Ah the splendid Delta Kai. Still my favorite ever UC Gundam. Sleek and sharp design, neat color scheme, can transform and has funnels and even has a power up mode. Literally everything I want in a Gundam
Fun fact : Astray No Name use the same system as this unit called n.i.t.r.o system. The system basically enchance the pilot reaction time to keep up with the machine so they can fight equally with Newtypes, it also emits blue flames just like No Name did in XC mode (In no name case it actually is blue flame but because the background sky is red in turned into purple). But this system has a drawback which made the pilot emotionally unstable with every use.
I always liked shields that basically have everything, having both defense and offense. The cannon having been based from ZZ's High Mega Cannon and the beam sabers usable both in hand or attached on the shield Edit: I think the shoulder armor of Mecha's Delta Kai is too pushed in that's why the peg doesnt connect securely. Mine can hold the shield no problem
The combination of a transformable mobile suit with a history of having a distorted frame + the white & purple colour scheme and funnel technology of the hi-v gundam.
It’s a great kit. Remember, gunpla is entirely subjective. Their are very few truly bad kits. If you like the design then get it. A lot of people take mecha’s opinion as the be all end all on what kits are good or not. It’s a dangerous mentality to have because so many people will just right a little off because he doesn’t rank it hold or higher. If you like the design, get it. You won’t be disappointed
I got this Gunpla from my dad as a birthday present (along with Megami Device Asra Ninja) back in May this year, and yeah, the kit is not perfect and flawed, but I still love this thing so much. I first saw the Delta Kai on SD Gundam G-Generation Overworld for the PSP and since then it became one of my favorite MS of all time. I also absolutely love the white-and-purple plus yellow color-scheme combo, so this is a definite win for me despite all the issues and being an old kit from 9 years ago.
For some reason I wasn't expecting this kit to be reviewed. Funny enough I built this myself months ago. So it's pretty cool to see mecha's opinions on the kit. Predicted his opinion on the massive amount of stickers, but did not expect the issue with the wings popping off since I did not have the problem. I bought it because it looked cool and would provide a good reason for me to use my color gundam markers. If you plan to paint it, I recommend you keep in mind it uses a light purple. So you'll need to make a light blue first and then mix in some red. I mistakenly thought it was a basic blue, but no. I got close to the color, but just barely. Also, as a warning, as said in the review the plastic is brittle. be very careful when putting the beam saber hilts in the shield, because you may break the connector stub off; demanding the hilt to be glued on if you want the gundam to look fully equipped. As silly as it sounds, twisting the hilt onto the stub is the best way I found to put it on and off.
The HG Gundam Age line was from 2011. Bandai just didn't put in as much effort as they could have with the HGUC offerings, particularly for some of the Unicorn kits. Some of them had aspects that were outdated for HG at the time, like the ReZel's lack of shoulder articulation despite being a partsformer.
zeta plus is quite limited in its movement range but mine is rock solid. since its mainly just in one colour there are very few stickers. plus u get marking stickers to spice it up a bit
@@AnhKamishirasawa I'll still personally rank it Bronze because it has some small parts, surprisingly, color separated. But, it still needs few paintings
I just got it and it was alot of pain to keep it together, especially the wings and shoulders. A lot of balancing issues too as the big back plate on his torso restricted a lot of movement.
@@evoltblackhole8677 1)- Im definitely buying the RG GOD Gundam 2)- RG Devil Gundam will never happen 3)- I would gladly get a modern HG Devil Gundam 4)- I made 2 heavily modified customs of the Devil Gundam based on the NG (The Final Form and the episode 16 version)
Honestly they need to update this kit using the Hyaku Shiki's internals.They should drop the transformation part. The Delta Kai looks absolutely amazing
I own the Daban Model version of this, and it was solid a rock. It didn't even feel like a bootleg. I honestly recommend buying it if it's available in your area, it's totally worth it.
I think that this would be an excellent candidate for next year’s Ver Ka, because at the moment the only way to get a 1/100 version of this Gundam is to get a resin kit for the MG Delta Plus.
I think the ‘parts rejection’ is an aspect of the era, where pegs (and holes) taper for molding purposes. You should try Forever Gundam for a really good example of this phenomenon. That said, it’s still a good kit, with phenomenal other perks.
Is Mecha Gaikotsu FINALLY giving older HG kits the appreciation that they deserve?? not really. Mech NEEDS to review some of the awesome gunpla from the early 2000s
@@HURT108 Where do I even begin? I would say that the 10 best of the old HG kits are as follows Nu Gundam/HWS Zock Asshimar The O Dom Zeong GP02A Psycho Gundam Gabthley Hy Gogg Sazabi
This is a pretty good kit. My biggest gripe is that the shield doesn't stay on very well without modifications. It does look very good though. I love that beam rifle
Got this a few years back and kitbashed it with the mega shiki from build fighters try, honestly want a do over and try again with the two kits cause the two kits together can work out well.
I like the design of this MS. More so because it's part of the Delta Line. That said, I think the old tech on this really puts it down. Shame that the shield is way too heavy, and that the torso looks too stumped. I wonder if kitbashing it with either the revive Hyaku Shiki or the Luna Gazer would help resolve issues.
Getting a delta kai today gonna keep it transformed. I had a zeta transformed before I sold it. I think I'll get this kit too and start a transformed collection and get a murasame transformed
The old pink beams looks cool but man, the new SUPER VIGOROUS LIGHT CATCHIN effect parts are so freaaakin cool.... I dont know why i associate the old beams with something from my childhood. Its weird.
This was my 40th and now I got a Bootleg Version (Mostly to display at the province, but I’ll make my cousin assemble the completed parts of the kit (I will keep the head parts torso legs split but built)
this kit came out in 2012 meaning we have the better HG 00 2nd season and 00 movie kits and the revolutionary HG AGE kits that has better articulations, this kit feels older than its actual release in terms of engineering.
Don't forget to use the links in the descriptions on videos of his like this when your buying from those venders to support him! Especially when he turns you on to something you'd never have thought to buy in the first place like me!
My very first gunpla. I would love to have another because I did a lot of mistake on the 1st one 😅😅😅 imagine using a knife and a chopping board to remove nub marks. At least i got a stanley wire nipper at that time.
Man, one of my favourites. Although, it overtime got a bit grating to pose as the shield no longer attaches anymore due to how heavy it is and now it's arms are too loose XD. Also the fins snapped on mine, had to glue them back on. And of course I had to paint it for accuracy, but damn I sucked at painting. Regardless, the Delta Kai is still one of my personal favs regardless of the flaws. It's just the physical definition of "cool"
About a year ago, I bought the zaku 2 kai re100 but they sent me this kit instead. Guess they wanted to get rid of it cause they told me to keep it in addition to sending the correct kit.
So that's what causes parts to separate from polycaps like that. I've had a couple older kits over the years that have had that exact issue but it never occurred to me that it was a fitting issue with a polycap. Been a while since I saw it on any kit
Pretty much a cursed kit for me as the v-fin suddenly snapped (while stored inside a box in a safe spot), the beam saber also broke off the mount, + also lost the light grey sub chest segment suddenly disappeared. The fin funnels and the wings on the waist won''t stay on (pegs seems too short). The only good things I found with this kit is for kitbashing as the rifle looks great, comes with the original delta plus rifle, and the fin funnels can be modified to fit other kits or be a rifle with the proper handle. One good trick is to repaint the arm internal part and chest grey armor with a metallic red Gundam Marker to simulate a Psycoframe effect.
I have this high grade but I never built it because I had to steal its V fin after the one that came with my Hg Narrative Gundam C-pack went flying in my garage never to bee n seen again after I finished painting it lol.
Oh ho ho thought you could get away with sneaking that in out-of-focus did you?? Right at 7:38 you're showing us you've ALREADY BUILT the 30 Minute Missions Espossito Beta! (Also nice touch, transforming robot vs transforming robot and they even share a color scheme.) So can we expect the review of that this week? I hope?
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Fun Fact: Gundam Delta Kai is the first stock unit that can tank few shots of Beam Magnum recoil
Ah the splendid Delta Kai. Still my favorite ever UC Gundam. Sleek and sharp design, neat color scheme, can transform and has funnels and even has a power up mode. Literally everything I want in a Gundam
Hmmm. Id say that there are better options put there
Nu Gundam/HWS
Zeta revive
ZZ Gundam
Hyaku Shiki revive
@@GojiraFan-in9oo I'm just commenting on the design and functionality of the Gundam itself, not the gunpla kit
I completly agree with you. It Is the perfect gundam and the best MS that came from the delta Project
@@GojiraFan-in9oo full armor nu gundam is better (however i agree those are great lookers aswell
Basically the gaia gear
Fun fact : Astray No Name use the same system as this unit called n.i.t.r.o system. The system basically enchance the pilot reaction time to keep up with the machine so they can fight equally with Newtypes, it also emits blue flames just like No Name did in XC mode (In no name case it actually is blue flame but because the background sky is red in turned into purple). But this system has a drawback which made the pilot emotionally unstable with every use.
Like every other system in UC
By rewriting their brain to become a cyber newtype and the effects differ from pilot to pilot since one of them shows no change from using NITRO.
it makes the pilot into a newtpye, basically, it literally grants them newtype abilities, build divers version just sucked
Not just that - the Nitro system literally triggers a temporary conversion into a Cyber-Newtype - which allows them to use the Funnels.
like doping?
I always liked shields that basically have everything, having both defense and offense. The cannon having been based from ZZ's High Mega Cannon and the beam sabers usable both in hand or attached on the shield
Edit: I think the shoulder armor of Mecha's Delta Kai is too pushed in that's why the peg doesnt connect securely. Mine can hold the shield no problem
same. maybe that's why i like the Divider shield so much, so much in fact that I STILL wish we had it in Master Grade form ;A;
it's MGK< I could believe if he didn't build the kit right and then complained
@@justpassingby298 MGK Basically sucks.
"Delta Plus Gundam..."
Marida Cruz:. *you're a Gundam too!!?*
"Well I guess just Delta Plus"
Banshee deactivates.
The combination of a transformable mobile suit with a history of having a distorted frame + the white & purple colour scheme and funnel technology of the hi-v gundam.
The kit made me love the Delta-kai despite it not being a great gunpla kit.
I hope they'll revisit it someday.
Well the MG Delta Plus was a hand grenade, so I guess they don't have plans for the MG Delta Kai
It’s a great kit. Remember, gunpla is entirely subjective. Their are very few truly bad kits. If you like the design then get it. A lot of people take mecha’s opinion as the be all end all on what kits are good or not. It’s a dangerous mentality to have because so many people will just right a little off because he doesn’t rank it hold or higher. If you like the design, get it. You won’t be disappointed
I got this Gunpla from my dad as a birthday present (along with Megami Device Asra Ninja) back in May this year, and yeah, the kit is not perfect and flawed, but I still love this thing so much. I first saw the Delta Kai on SD Gundam G-Generation Overworld for the PSP and since then it became one of my favorite MS of all time. I also absolutely love the white-and-purple plus yellow color-scheme combo, so this is a definite win for me despite all the issues and being an old kit from 9 years ago.
For some reason I wasn't expecting this kit to be reviewed. Funny enough I built this myself months ago. So it's pretty cool to see mecha's opinions on the kit. Predicted his opinion on the massive amount of stickers, but did not expect the issue with the wings popping off since I did not have the problem.
I bought it because it looked cool and would provide a good reason for me to use my color gundam markers. If you plan to paint it, I recommend you keep in mind it uses a light purple. So you'll need to make a light blue first and then mix in some red. I mistakenly thought it was a basic blue, but no. I got close to the color, but just barely.
Also, as a warning, as said in the review the plastic is brittle. be very careful when putting the beam saber hilts in the shield, because you may break the connector stub off; demanding the hilt to be glued on if you want the gundam to look fully equipped. As silly as it sounds, twisting the hilt onto the stub is the best way I found to put it on and off.
The HG Gundam Age line was from 2011. Bandai just didn't put in as much effort as they could have with the HGUC offerings, particularly for some of the Unicorn kits. Some of them had aspects that were outdated for HG at the time, like the ReZel's lack of shoulder articulation despite being a partsformer.
Woah, now I'm curious on how you'll rank HGUC Ex-S or any Zeta Plus kits
zeta plus is quite limited in its movement range but mine is rock solid. since its mainly just in one colour there are very few stickers. plus u get marking stickers to spice it up a bit
Ex-S desperately needs a revive
@@AnhKamishirasawa ex s is that bad?
@@AnhKamishirasawa I'll still personally rank it Bronze because it has some small parts, surprisingly, color separated. But, it still needs few paintings
@@AnhKamishirasawa I recently bought this kit. It was my dream kit from when I was a kid… don’t make me feel old bro lol.
Oh gawd, that intro was SO me when I bought this kit YEARS ago.
My Delta Kai is using some super glue on shield connection to make not fall & full colour accurate to make this kit good.
Despite it's issues due to being outdated, I still love this kit. I have two lol I do wish Bandai would make a MG for it.
2012 isn’t outdated at all for a kit. Have you tried building a kit from the 90’s?? It’s still comparable to most hg’s tiday
Damn, that's one of the best looking flight forms I've ever seen
For a decade year old kit, it looks attractive and solid enough. Might go to my list of gunpla kits to get next.
I just got it and it was alot of pain to keep it together, especially the wings and shoulders. A lot of balancing issues too as the big back plate on his torso restricted a lot of movement.
The colors look so Hi-Nu, it almost makes me think of Delta Kai Nu.
I have had this on the shelf for a year or two, the thick box drew me in but the sticker sheet made me put it back for another day lol
When you realize that the functional ankle movement test is completely redundant for space type and flight type MS
Will you buy rg devil gundam?
@@evoltblackhole8677 1)- Im definitely buying the RG GOD Gundam
2)- RG Devil Gundam will never happen
3)- I would gladly get a modern HG Devil Gundam
4)- I made 2 heavily modified customs of the Devil Gundam based on the NG (The Final Form and the episode 16 version)
@@GojiraFan-in9oo can you show those off id love to see em
Honestly they need to update this kit using the Hyaku Shiki's internals.They should drop the transformation part. The Delta Kai looks absolutely amazing
YES! finally you reviewed one of my favourite mobile suits that i use in gundam breaker mobile.
Same as me
I own the Daban Model version of this, and it was solid a rock. It didn't even feel like a bootleg. I honestly recommend buying it if it's available in your area, it's totally worth it.
Same, the polycaps are perfectly tight and fit, not loose too
This was actually the very first Gundam I built, now since lost by my son.
I think that this would be an excellent candidate for next year’s Ver Ka, because at the moment the only way to get a 1/100 version of this Gundam is to get a resin kit for the MG Delta Plus.
I think the ‘parts rejection’ is an aspect of the era, where pegs (and holes) taper for molding purposes.
You should try Forever Gundam for a really good example of this phenomenon.
That said, it’s still a good kit, with phenomenal other perks.
Is Mecha Gaikotsu FINALLY giving older HG kits the appreciation that they deserve??
not really. Mech NEEDS to review some of the awesome gunpla from the early 2000s
Any honorable mentions you can think of?
@@HURT108 Where do I even begin?
I would say that the 10 best of the old HG kits are as follows
Nu Gundam/HWS
Zock
Asshimar
The O
Dom
Zeong
GP02A
Psycho Gundam
Gabthley
Hy Gogg
Sazabi
@@GojiraFan-in9oo he’ll probably call them all Bronze tier and call it a day. Thats what I believe he’d do lol
@@jordongutierrez1219 probably would be an understatement, he will literally say it's bronze due to ancient tech and clunky proportions.
@@tristain0 exactly like that. They aint perfect put they sure aint bronze
Still my fave suit and kit, decided to paint the parts than using the stickers
Never knew you had a TH-cam channel lmao
@@mechalinkergaming7169 just for commenting vids, lol
I love this one, it's the second Gundam I've built with Lego.
The best looking wave rider mode in opinion
One of my favorite gunpla design
This is a pretty good kit. My biggest gripe is that the shield doesn't stay on very well without modifications. It does look very good though. I love that beam rifle
That flight form reminds me of a Valkyrie. It's kinda cool.
Imo it looks the best on wave rider mode
Built this myself a couple weeks back and it's a pretty good kit.
The stickers are obnoxious though.
was playing overworld recently. and this unit is growing on me.
just finished building this kit last week and its so sturdyyy!
First time I prefer the flight form over the mecha form. The Gundam looks cool too, but that Waverider form us just on a higher level in my opinion.
This was hell putting stickers on, kinda wish i had markers to just work it all up
Such a funny coincidence that i got this guy as a full set in GBM today then this video was recommended to me today
Got this a few years back and kitbashed it with the mega shiki from build fighters try, honestly want a do over and try again with the two kits cause the two kits together can work out well.
i think it looked presentable enough even without the stickers. some of the yellow feels unnecessary imo. i'd still use the purple wing strips tho
If it came with effect parts for the NITRO system, I might be tempted to pick it up, but otherwise it’s a pretty plain kit and doesn’t stand out much.
Damn I just realized the origins series and the msv have great details in retrospect
You should review the PG Zeta Gundam.
This hguc kit is part of my really really really really really long backlog of gundams…
I like the design of this MS. More so because it's part of the Delta Line.
That said, I think the old tech on this really puts it down. Shame that the shield is way too heavy, and that the torso looks too stumped.
I wonder if kitbashing it with either the revive Hyaku Shiki or the Luna Gazer would help resolve issues.
Got the old MG S Gundam by going "think I'll get another kit to fill up the cart" with the box art and preview pics
Mecha giving us Esposito beta cameo to hint the (probably) next set of 30mm review!
I love it but there's a lot a stickers and it's joints are fairly weak to holding that big gun but in its ship form it's nice to look at
I bought it anyway 🤷🏻♂️ design wise its a grandchild of the Hyaku Shiki, so it is a must have for me 💯
Just finished building this bird. Too bad it's a parts-former but it's still a nice look suit and decently solid.
Getting a delta kai today gonna keep it transformed. I had a zeta transformed before I sold it. I think I'll get this kit too and start a transformed collection and get a murasame transformed
I have one of these in my backlog, was gonna paint in the Wing Zero scheme
I have like three of this kit. One Bandai and two daban. I planned to kitbash the dabans, alas life happened and they're still unassembled
Great video. That flight form reminds me of Macross VFs. Have you ever considered reviewing some Bandai Macross kits?
This my 1st gunpla that i build, how nostalgic
Where is my MG Delta Kai, Bandai? This suit NEEDS one.
That wave rider mode is savage!
Old Fashion HG = Gundam Delta Kai
New Breed HG = Moon Gundam
Thank man long time i wait to you review this gundam
The old pink beams looks cool but man, the new SUPER VIGOROUS LIGHT CATCHIN effect parts are so freaaakin cool.... I dont know why i associate the old beams with something from my childhood. Its weird.
I swear the kits mecha has done recently except the new and non - Gunpla releases have been dug straight from my backlog..
Honestly if delta kai. Ver ka MG 1/100 release no doubt i will automatically call it out. Better looking than Hi nu ver.ka.
This was my 40th and now I got a Bootleg Version (Mostly to display at the province, but I’ll make my cousin assemble the completed parts of the kit (I will keep the head parts torso legs split but built)
I love the design, but The fragility in Gundam form is enough to make me keep in in plane mode.
"I haven't eaten in a few days, let's watch some Gundam videos to distract myself."
1:28
The ball joints for the legs remind me of the old zeta gundam
at this point, they should just make that shield an autonomous support unit.
Just add some thrusters on it and you got yourself a surf/spaceboard
@@senpie6639 how did you know what I'm building?!
@@Sm00k Because I customized my first Delta Kai's shield into buster sword and surfboard
nice sneak peak at the new 30 mm kit
This is my favorite Delta kit.
I broke this kit when I first got it. Been meaning to hunt down a replacement.
this kit came out in 2012 meaning we have the better HG 00 2nd season and 00 movie kits and the revolutionary HG AGE kits that has better articulations, this kit feels older than its actual release in terms of engineering.
It’s because it’s based off the hg delta from 2009
Don't forget to use the links in the descriptions on videos of his like this when your buying from those venders to support him! Especially when he turns you on to something you'd never have thought to buy in the first place like me!
I like it Gundam Delta kai keep coming and i looking forward to it
My very first gunpla. I would love to have another because I did a lot of mistake on the 1st one 😅😅😅 imagine using a knife and a chopping board to remove nub marks. At least i got a stanley wire nipper at that time.
for the first time i build a gundam before mecha review it first lmao
I've been waiting for this review thanks.!
Top tier asmr right there
At least this one have posable Funnels... The P-Bandai's Silver Bullet Funnel type one is stuck on the backpack
Man, one of my favourites. Although, it overtime got a bit grating to pose as the shield no longer attaches anymore due to how heavy it is and now it's arms are too loose XD. Also the fins snapped on mine, had to glue them back on. And of course I had to paint it for accuracy, but damn I sucked at painting. Regardless, the Delta Kai is still one of my personal favs regardless of the flaws. It's just the physical definition of "cool"
About a year ago, I bought the zaku 2 kai re100 but they sent me this kit instead. Guess they wanted to get rid of it cause they told me to keep it in addition to sending the correct kit.
It's weird to see a video with very little comments I know it's a brand new one but still
I'd def love to see this as a mg
I always regret never buying it, since it is rare nowadays to find anything unicorn related that’s not the unicorn and it’s variants.
Who's with me? Waiting for any Zeta plus/Delta plus review from Mecha ;-;
I built this a while ago. Transformed to Waverider and never transformed it again
So that's what causes parts to separate from polycaps like that. I've had a couple older kits over the years that have had that exact issue but it never occurred to me that it was a fitting issue with a polycap. Been a while since I saw it on any kit
I've had one of these for years and never had any trouble with the wings popping off, that was weird.
I have a doubt, the 30 minute mission kit what is seen in the backround in the minute 6:23 is the Espposito?
Yes, pretty sure he's gonna review that one
Pretty much a cursed kit for me as the v-fin suddenly snapped (while stored inside a box in a safe spot), the beam saber also broke off the mount, + also lost the light grey sub chest segment suddenly disappeared. The fin funnels and the wings on the waist won''t stay on (pegs seems too short). The only good things I found with this kit is for kitbashing as the rifle looks great, comes with the original delta plus rifle, and the fin funnels can be modified to fit other kits or be a rifle with the proper handle.
One good trick is to repaint the arm internal part and chest grey armor with a metallic red Gundam Marker to simulate a Psycoframe effect.
Definitely this kit screams paint me
Just got my P Bandai Lighting strike gundam
I was curious about this guy
The gundam isn't worth it but the wave rider is.
I love hg and mg
It's a shame that this kit is so subpar, 'cause this is a great looking Mobile Suit imo
6:19 in the back review when :O
I have this high grade but I never built it because I had to steal its V fin after the one that came with my Hg Narrative Gundam C-pack went flying in my garage never to bee n seen again after I finished painting it lol.
This kit feels exactly how a plastic spoon feels
That is the perfect description. So accurate!
@@MechaGaikotsu I'm glad I'm not the only one
Oh ho ho thought you could get away with sneaking that in out-of-focus did you?? Right at 7:38 you're showing us you've ALREADY BUILT the 30 Minute Missions Espossito Beta! (Also nice touch, transforming robot vs transforming robot and they even share a color scheme.) So can we expect the review of that this week? I hope?