My Favorite Non Gundam Mecha Kit
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2024
- Face it. Nocthing compares to gunpla. But what is my number 2 when it comes to mecha model kits?
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So you're telling me that mecha was a greek god behind the camera the entire time? Man if only I could subscribe a second time
Greeka-God-kotsu
*Geek God, sorry to fix your typo
@@nimblebimble Geeka-God-kotsu
Mecha is the Geek god Gundam?!
he went from the most Irish-looking man to a greek god
Mecha is on the same level of physically fit as Setsuna and Mikazuki
But still not even close to Master Asia
Is Mecha an orphan
@@francisn.4051 A plastic one, yes
Akihiro
@@KodaivaSPACE GUTS SPACE GUTS
Mika gaikotsu
seeing that thumbnail and been watching mecha for a while... all i could think was that mask is probably being held on with a handful of blutac xD
I would have to agree with this statement.
Mecha just casually flexing 💪
Mecha-Flex-kotsu
im down horrendous ohhh lawdd
Holy shit my dude you make all these model kit reviews and still have time to lift my guy you on another level
Im inspired by him HAHA
Mecha Gaikotsu holding onto a Kotobukiya kit with his hyper mega bazooka of an arm.
I adore this style of mecha design. Growing up with Gundam and Armored Core are my favorite memories, I’ll have to pick up one of these kits
What's armored core?
bruuuuuuh you mentioned that and i thought it was going to be an armored core in the video 😭
@@SomeD00D01 video game franchise. Arguably one of the best mech genre franchises out there together with mechwarrior and gundam.
but sadly none of them ever came out for pc and i guess a small amount of people (including me) are holding out hope that from software will make an armored core 6 U_U
@@thenoobgamer95 nah. AC kits sucks tbh, too much loose parts, still looks cool though
@@ry0usama511 i can imagine, i saw the white glint video aaaaand yeah.. Shit's a handful to say the least 😂
Muscles-Gaikotsu
Mecha-Macho-tsu
Mecha-Gains-kotsu
Mecha-Chad-kotsu
Mecha-Ripped-kotsu
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Flexa-Gaikotsu
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*Mecha Chad-Kotsu*
Awesome rendition
I've been trying to talk my kid into trying a Hexagear kit, but so far he's resisted, he's "strictly a Gundam man."
But, he respects the hell out of you so this might be the push he needs to at least try one.
Although we are unrelated by blood or don't even personally know each other, I just wanted to say this:
I'm so proud of your son.
Here's a Like and a salute for your son
Im here to just say the video is great and all as usual but man....... Mecha is an absolute unit himself
IKR
I like that he’s starting to go more into non, gunpla stuff. Definitely helps me personally want to step out of my mecha model comfort zone
Mecha, I got to know: what’s your workout routine??
Me: sees Bulk Arm Beta's sword
My brain: RULES OF NATURE
I love how since the virtue review, any opportunity to do size comparisons has the virtue. It's kinda cute how much mecha gaikotsu seems to love it!
I'm a huge fan of Kotobukiya, and I have a lot of their Frame Arms kits, which are basically the "all grown up" (and therefor sometimes dysfunctional) precursor to the 30MM kits that Bandai makes now, (for real, Frame Arms are pretty much lego kits in terms of cross-compatibility, but the complexity of options you can get to is just staggering compared to what is out for 30MM right now... it's just that the fit and finish of a lot of the Frame Arms kits you can find is often lacking compared to Gunpla kits, and they tend to need a lot more attention to get to a stable build.)
However, far and away their best kits are the Armored Core (especially Gen 4 and 5, though, to be fair, I haven't actually got my hands on any Gen 3 AC kits, so I can't say for sure... but the ones I do have, like Aaliyah Suplice, just absolute crush it in terms of detail... they look like real life military model kits... more so than even a Bandai RG,) offerings and the Metal Gear kits. Metal Gear Sahelanthropus is easily one of the most impressive kits on my shelf, making even the MG Sinanju Stein look more like a toy in comparison. This also holds true for the Yoji Shinkawa Frame Arms kits, (which are effectively "off-brand" Metal Gears,) i.e. White Tiger, and Shadow Tiger.
I'd agree with this. I got into Frame Arms first because 30MM wasn't out yet and there is amazing built in customization and provide a lot of suggestions to build off of... but it takes effort. A lot of the parts just look like random things and pieces of misshapen plastic and could literally be any part of a mech.
Not exactly the best thing to jump right into as a beginner, like me, but great potential opportunity if you creative and have experience.
Thankfully, not too long after I started doing models 30MM came out and it's way more my pace, but I've still got plans for some of my Frame Arms Kits, 30mm are just so easy and satisfying and that's why started following this channel.
I'd love to see some videos on Frame Arms kits on this channel, but I think there are only videos on Gourai... which is basically the most boring Frames Arms Girl, haha.
@@redcog1083 I seem to recall he did at least one review of a proper Frame Arms kit sometime back in the day? I don't really even remember how I got into them, but it was probably circuitously through drooling at AC and Metal Gear kits, before I committed to putting up the dough for some of those on resale.
It's definitely quite a mess of plastic, as you've mentioned, and it gets a lot worse if you decide to dip into the M.S.G. line, (which, hilariously, stands for Modeling Support Goods, and not Mobile Suit Gundam, but I can't believe that the identical acronym wasn't intentional,) which I've probably bought a dozen or so packs of, but honestly do not know what I'm going to do with them yet. (This is an inherited issue from my background as a fine artist... I have no problem spending well over a grand on art supplies that are just going to sit around in my studio for years until I decide I want them for a project... some people might think of that as hording, I prefer to imagine it as pre-emptive preparation, and I've pulled random shit out of storage a half-decade after the fact enough times to convince myself I'm in the right.)
I do really like what you *can* do with the kits though... even with bog-standard Gunpla, I have a tendency to convert the legs to reverse-joint wherever possible, (engineering is in my blood, and I look at bipeds and go, "every single one of them other than humans is 'chicken legged' because they're all birds, and mechs don't even *need* hands, so why are so many mechs humanoid? IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!!!!") and the Frame Arms kits really let me play with possibilities in a way that Gunpla doesn't really offer, even with the 30MM kits, so I put up with slogging though generic plastic bits in order to custom build my ideal creations. (Again, as an artist, this makes more sense to me than it should for most people... I look at random bits of plastic in my recycling and think, "I could probably make something out of that.")
Part of me still wants to track down a Kotobukiya Skell kit, or maybe even a Siren kit if there’s any deal on eBay, but they’re both so hard to get now
Never tried the Hexa Gear line before, they seem pretty interesting. Best model kit I've ever built is the HMM Zoids Gojalus, it's just an absolute PG sized monster and 10 years later it's still rock solid on my shelf. Worst kit was a Five Star Stories Junchoon from Wave, but that was an old kit from the early 90's, more recently the FFS V-Siren Prominence from Volks was a bit of a nightmare to build.
In the keyboard world, ABS is not really preferred because it shines due to finger oil and grease after a while. I guess it’s not a problem for model kits unless you touch it for hours a day.
Some types of paints have adherence issues with ABS plastic. Additionally, solvent-based paints that can go on PS just fine will melt ABS if applied too thick.
@@garrus5486 The more I know, thanks! I have yet to actually paint my gunplas so I have not delved in this area yet.
I absolutely heart the Bulkarms. They do give the vibe of being your typical high tech corporate security mechs that protagonists or antagonist mechs will blow up in a cool CG video game intro like you'd find in say Armored Core. Also do hope you get a chance to review the Loud Gale - that's an awesome addition to the Bulkarm variants.
I have two hexagear kits, the White Governor which always makes me want to cry whenever I have to handle him, and the Agnirage, which is a BEAST of a kit. Although it falls on the "bestial" side of the kits Mecha mentioned, that kit is awesome. I was a bit reticent about getting any more hexas because of the governor, but after this video I will give them another try.
The Loudgale is probably my favorite non-Gundam kit that I own, definitely recommend it if you like the Bulkarm
The bulk arm with the plane attached to it reminds me of the mechs from macross when they are half transformed. Its actually really fricken cool.
The kits are good and all, but can we talk about the thumbnail,gotdang!!
your song choice is great my guy !
Wow these kits look amazing. I defo gta get afew of these. The designs are so cool also the fact u can switch different kits around and create ur own stuff thats mad
ABS plastic is also used in Legos which is good for play.
The thumbnail alone deserves a like
I recently purchased 4 Hexagear kits: 3 Bulkarms (Lumberjack, Glanz and Loudgale), and one Quetzal governor. I wanted to order more governors at first, but after getting the Quetzal I decided not to, for the same reason you stated. Everytime I try to pose this one (it's kinda top-heavy), I'm guaranteed to pull out a piece. And I didn't want to glue those because they're supposed to remain modular :(
But I'm very satisfied with the Bulkarms. I've only recently got into kit building, maybe I'll get one of the "expansion" sets in the future.
That’s so funny! I just took advantage of HLJ’s discount to pick up a couple of extra Bulkarms because of how much I loved the red Glanz (I regret not getting a second one, since it has since doubled in price) and the Jungle type Alpha. I really REALLY wish the governors had painted faces, and while I agree that they aren’t the greatest (and are extremely overpriced for what you get), it’s the medium sized kits that almost made me pass on the larger ones. I plan on opening up the Loudgale next. So much fun! Just wish there was more color separation.
I still remember those videos you made a lover a year ago!! Funniest videos you’ve ever made!! 🤣
mecha jacked kotsu damn dude that thumbnail haha ;)
These Looks like the old toys of a line called _exo squad_ , and i loved it !
Bulk Arms looks like the result of a Jogress Evolution (DNA Digivolution) between ED209 and the original Metal Gear...and I like that!! Too bad that the pilot figures suck, though.
Huh. Neat. That combination is sick!! Like a Super Saiyan Valkyrie!!
Would you ever look at the kotubukia Eva kits? I have unit 00 and 02 and I haven't finished unit 02, but 00 is really good, basically a really light feeling action figure
I think the top of the plane bulkarm+legs of the Beta would look so cool!
17:53 Jesse!!! get in the robot!!!
FINALLY, been seeing this thing in other vids for years now
When you add the Best of 2021 for hg and mg I Can't wait for it
That mech integration kinda reminds me of Valkyrie's Gerwalk mode.
Frame Arms looks like an alternate take on VOTOMs.
I think I need this, now ive seen the add-on.
After all these years, Mecha G. has reveal himself.
16:30 GERWALK MODE
The booster unit kind of reminds me of a near-future version of the Slug Flyer from Metal Slug.
Damn mecha flexing on us
Would be interesting to find out the scaling of deferent kinds of it's next to each other, good info for kit bashing and stuff...if you can, can you put them next to each other or even accessories from different company attached to a gunpla.
Somewhere in my mind, I expected Mecha Gaikotsu to have an anime style hair with pointy bangs.
You should totally do the Hexa Gear BA Loudgale with the helicopter for the next kotobukiya review.
from the reviewer of THE FUCKIN' TRUCK, we bring you now a review of.. A FUCKIN' PLANE!
The return of the Kotobukiya "Murderer" Bulk Arms!
These mechs do have a "military industrialized complex" feel to them. It's aesthetically pleasing, thought not _quite_ my cup of tea. Still really cool though.
These are FREAKING AWESOME!
Combined with the plane it kind of reminds me to the kids TV show "Super Wings". But it looks badass
I think it's time for you annual "BEST GUNDAM OF 2021"
It's still December, he usually does that in early January
design-wise the Bulkarms reminds me of Armored Trooper VOTOMS.
as someone who prefer the slower moving and more "Realistic" Mechs design, this video is a godsent
I thought I saw real life Lyle Dylandy flexing. ( If only with lighter brown hair ) hehe
Im waiting for figure rise standard kamen rider review
Mecha you should really try the Danball denki hyper function kits. They are mind-blowing
The thumbnail got me acting some type of way
I have not tried Hexagear yet, but, at least for me, Kotobukia's Zoids are amazing, I'd say on par with gunpla.
personally ive just got into hexagear and pretty inpressed with the builds
Damn. Building Gunpla in almost daily basis makes your arms grow. I need to buy and build more gunpla then.
1:59 There's a Rick Dom 2 with a sword like that (Which the Astray No-Name used on the 00 Diver Ace) but i doubt Bandai will ever give it a kit... It's pretty annoying too since a Rick Dom 2 HGUC already exists, they just need to give it the sword along with its holster bracket and hands to hold the thing.
Been wanting a kit of the Rick Dom 2 (GH) ever since it was added to GBO2. Also i just bought that Bulk Arm Lumberjack cos of you...
Gotta wait mecha gaikotsu build muv luv modelkits
Please do more!
The one kotobukiya kit i really want is the sleipnir. Sadly, kotobukiya discontinued it, and the cheapest one i could find was $350 CAD on ebay. Idec if it's a good kit or not, as i've never seen a review. I just really like the sleipnir's design.
Edit: for those of you who have no clue what the sleipnir is, watch Aldnoah:zero
I second that, I hope kotobukiya re issues it.
Mecha, you really should get a HG Tieren. You'd probably really like it.
This design is similar to the Teiren. I am a fan of both.
Hexa Gear is also my fav. franchise besides Gundam. The syle is absolutely amazing. Price is quite high, but the product itself is amazing regardless.
wish i could find a good model of the big O. underrated anime imo.
Is there a chance u review deepstrike 1/100??
Hexagear be like: "I heard you like mechs, so I've put a mech in your mech."
That's so weird, I just got my first hexa gear kit in the mail tonight.
You can try flame toys model kit as well. Most of its model kit are transformers mecha
Mine are the transformers flames toys furai model kits, HIGHLY recommend the drift and rodimus kits.
Did you panel line your arm?!
Reminds me of some 1/60 scale mecha figures I've seen on AliExpress by ForgingSoul I think
I recently snagged a few Hexa Gear kits. The animal/motorcycle isn't bad, but a few bits need to be glued. But the Governor I got? Flimsy and over-priced. A figure the size of my thumb for $25? At least it looks fairly cool.
Have you tried doing Macross model kits by Bandai, they have great-looking and engineered kits. Be careful though they're a bit fragile the result is an is great
Try some of the Eastern Model kits
Can u please review "governor warmage hetzer" kit please ....
How about Mecha's favorite workout routines?
try Rihio & Number 57 model kit
Pacific Rim kits are good. Wish there was more of them.
These are awesome
Every time this man misses a nub mark he dose a push up
I wish there were kits for Battletech/Mechwarrior mechs. I know about the old macross kits I’m talking the new designs
1:10 That voice is in my head too but it wants HGUC kits specifically.
I've only got 74 of the 241 retail HGUC kits left to get. That's less than a third of them.
Problem is that i keep spending money on non HGUC stuff like HG Gunpla from other lines, MGs, SDs, stuff that isn't even Gunpla or stupid snack food that i keep impulse buying.
I got paid today and i'm pretty sure it's unfortunately not going towards any HGUC kit...
EDIT: Yep, £76 just went to buying that Bulk Arms with the big sword...
I had wanted to buy SH Figuarts Birth and his weapon pack but NOOO~!
It looks like the viking from star craft 2.. I wish I could get one of those as a model kit..
This man looks like he was molded by Bandai themselves
Pls review the hg buster Gundam
was anyone else not expecting CHAD Gaikotsu
Front Mission vibes intensifies (not the plane though)
When I 1st saw your videos I always imagined you as a slim looking dude but my God your ripped af lol that voice always throws me off 🤣
When are we gonna get another Knockoff Zaku video???
Can you review Frame arms too
Is Imperial knight in the list?
Edit : ah well its kotobukiya governor lineup, not top 10 list
NOOO I just followed ur like and this line has been discontinued and is not expected back in stock. Thats such a shame i love the design and the interchangable parts
Since I'm new to this hobby I've never tried non-gunpla kits or kits outside of Bandai maybe I should take a dive on them specially the zoids and frame arms kits I'm interested to build one of them
And also buff MechaGaikotsu I like can you teach me how to be fit as you heheheheheh