The Zeta Gundam Ver Ka is definitely the greatest transforming kit Bandai has put out, with the Double ZZ Gundam coming in at a close second place for me
@Hakumai_o7
8 ай бұрын
Its crazy how well that ZZ kit was engineered. Truly ahead of its time
@megaflux7144
8 ай бұрын
..and simultaneously the shittiest ver. ka ever made. its barely even a master grade! no full inner frame, super shitty stickers, and about as much shelf presence as a lego minifig.
@AlexLee-je5jg
8 ай бұрын
What about the ex-s gundam’s transformation
@gsm_liv8980
8 ай бұрын
Double ZZ = Quadruple Zeta?
@duomaxwell90
8 ай бұрын
ZZ was fun AF to build and transform
@-Seek-17
8 ай бұрын
I can't wait to get my first kit and it's all because of you I got into this hobby thank you Mecha.
@gamjanamja
8 ай бұрын
Cool, what kit are you planning to get as your first?
@aa-tx7th
8 ай бұрын
dont worry about grade theyre all easy if youre patient and careful i reccomend the astray hi resolution as the absolute peak of gunpla it has a dos cast metal inner body that doesnt rely on fragile plastic joints but be careful about the katana it snapped at the hilft for me ver ka sazabi and turn red astray with those TWO MASSIVE TRANSFORMING GUN SWORDS are also some of the absolute best my advice is to never cheap out on low grade kits. waste of money and space ESPECIALLY if the mobile suit theyre inspired from already has a higher grade kit out from anytime since 2010ish imo its master grade or better
@fishchips5121
8 ай бұрын
who'd you choose?
@meikisaragi1445
8 ай бұрын
I'm also curious of which kit you picked for your first. I went with the RG Strike Freedom because it's my favorite.
@-Seek-17
8 ай бұрын
@@gamjanamja I was planning on wing zero ew ver ka.
@pkt0827
8 ай бұрын
it's honestly pretty funny how the Zeta ver ka is the only regular release 1/100 MG last year & it sure as hell didn't miss the number 1 spot. They finally made a Zeta that's actually perfect in model kit form & I couldn't be happier when I built one last year
@GojiraFan-in9oo
8 ай бұрын
0)- Figure Rise Standard Chuchu 1)- RG Epyon 2)- MG Zeta Gundam Ver. Ka 3)- MGSD Freedom Gundam 4)- Full Mechanics Gundam Aerial 5)- Full Mechanics Forbidden Gundam 6)- HG Gundam Schwarzette 7)- HG Gundam Calibarn 8)- HG Gundam Maxter 9)- HG Gundam Rose 10)- HG Shin Burning Gundam
@aa-tx7th
8 ай бұрын
lotta high grades 🤮 guess 2023 wasnt a dumpster year for only the real world they massacred my boi master grade too didnt they? oh well mecha musume kits are more my jam anyway
@miragebangbravern
8 ай бұрын
@@aa-tx7thMecha Gaikotsu literally explained why MGs weren't produced as much during the Forbidden Gundam part.
@maximusaurusrex
8 ай бұрын
I just got into Gunpla late last year, and I've already amassed a little collection and lots of tools. Happy that I have about half of the ones on this list. I can't wait to see what comes out this year!
@lacunarikain2
8 ай бұрын
Great list. I was so blown away by the fm aerial and the hg calibarn they just are so Friggin perfect
@hankoldenburg
8 ай бұрын
I just had a birthday + Christmas which means a lot of presents, and thanks to you, I got some amazing gifts from your reviews. Thank you for putting me into the hobby of GUNPLA by your amazing reviews.
@hyperionhelios190
8 ай бұрын
4:26 I actually appreciate you calling out Bandai on this. FM are usually only $10 cheaper than MGs where I am (unless you are talking about oversized MGs like Virtue).
@bunnyfreakz
8 ай бұрын
But some FM also bigger than regular MG.
@SunBro_Talos
8 ай бұрын
I’m new to gunpla. Can someone please explain to me what full mechanic is in relation to a normal HG gunpla kit? What’s the difference?
@Cactuar_Jack
8 ай бұрын
@@SunBro_TalosFull Mechanics are bigger and have more detail and parts than HG kits. HG is 1/144 and FM is 1/100
@jaymiechan
8 ай бұрын
@@SunBro_Talos They're something like a half-step between HG and MG. MG size, and usually without all the MG flairs, hence the "half step" label.
@MrBadmonkeycw
8 ай бұрын
I too, look forward to our MGSD overlords! Also, one item I keep my eyes out for is the KOSMOS led kit for the FM Aerial. Definitely curious as some of the images I’ve seen are mind blowing!
@hoerublick5821
8 ай бұрын
You should try it, it really is beautiful
@MyelzMendoza
8 ай бұрын
I love the MGSD so so much. I'd love enemy MS in this form.. Sazabi, Sinanju, Char's Zaku etc
@superior152
8 ай бұрын
Hoping to experimemt more with HG kits and going further with top coating, decaling and painting some kits to a point where I can make a custom of my own. Thanks for sharing such banger picks for some of the best kits, some of which I've grabbed for myself and experienced as a someone who's just getting into the hobby!
@GFalconDX
8 ай бұрын
I finished building the FM Aerial Gundam a few weeks ago, and I must say, it was a blast putting it together!
@donniedo9431
8 ай бұрын
I appreciate your hard work! Thank for the gundarium tier content you’ve been putting out! 🙏🏽
@keideepabilonia4698
8 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to this year's Gunpla Lineup but also a bit sad as I may not be able to buy new kits. I'm a dad now so I must put my gunpla money for our little one. I'm still a lucky dude as my wife gave me an RG Epyon for Christmas, a perfect gift for my hiatus from the hobby. I may not be able to acquire new kits, but I will always be a part of the community.
@gundariumrodney
8 ай бұрын
Got that MGSD Barbatos for Christmas…WOW! That was the coolest build I’ve experienced in a while.
@Blastmaster19
8 ай бұрын
Hey Mecha, just wanted to thank you for the reviews and all the videos you do. I really wanted to thank you for recommending me to Buyee in your previous videos. It really helped me get kits I thought I could never get like Doan's Zaku and RG Crossbones X2. Keep having a great 2024 and all the best of luck in your future endeavors!
@cryingdemon
8 ай бұрын
I really hope we get some more MG announcements this year, and another PG kit.
@DarkROSkull013
8 ай бұрын
When I saw RG Epyon at 2nd place, I was wondering if there was an MG release at all this year, then I realized we had MG Zeta Ver.Ka. Congrats to those who got all of the kits on this list. Good job Mecha! I have no favorites of the year.
@ShinDB
8 ай бұрын
Kinda unexpected but also glad to see the Zeta Ver. Ka at the top spot. I thought it'd turn out to be Epyon cause it's a Real Grade, i haven't built mine yet but i'm really happy to see my all time favorite Mobile Suit at the top of this list.
@gsm_liv8980
8 ай бұрын
I think it's also about what these two kits achieved. While the RG Epyon is the perfect Epyon, the MG Zeta is both a perfect Zeta AND a perfect transforming Zeta, which Bandai had not achieved for 40 years ever since the Zeta graced the screen.
@ShinDB
8 ай бұрын
@@gsm_liv8980 Fair point.
@justawagon937
8 ай бұрын
Tbh I’d say that rg is more like mini pg kits then mini master grades, there’s so much detail and gimmicks that’s work, much more like a perfect grade then a master grade
@Another_Zeon
8 ай бұрын
Ya, the detail on ones like the zeong or epyon is so nice
@HighEffortUsername
3 ай бұрын
Definitely with rg 2.0 coming out soon
@tomasangelomena6866
8 ай бұрын
If you only got $1,000 dollars to spend on your entire collection, what gunplas will you buy? (If you will focus on aesthetics and how they will hold their pose.) Thanks in advance.
@eddievelazquez5221
8 ай бұрын
I’ve been SLOWLY getting back into the hobby So this is a great place to start to see what’s worth my time 💛💛 Great list
@bangf1sh
8 ай бұрын
BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!! I FEEL LIKE I HAVE ALL THE KITS HERE. Let's continue watching!
@DeeJay_WR
8 ай бұрын
It feels like last week i saw your best gunpla of 2022 vid. Like damn... Time flies.
@OtonashiV
8 ай бұрын
...Doesn't the FM Aerial have a very deliberate armor sliding gimmick with the yellow piece on the knee?
@NorthBayCryo
Ай бұрын
I would love to see a guide later this year or beginning of next year about getting into Gunpla and witch kits within the grades are good for beginners.
@sir_coma60
8 ай бұрын
New kits are great, but bandai needs to up their restock game too. I saw news that the new factory for bandai hobby should begin operation this year, so hopefully that means older, harder to find kits get restocked. (also do we really need to restock HGUC Sazabi every other month?)
@DarkKing32
8 ай бұрын
Love your channel and all the advice... I just started building this past Christmas am 100 % involved now...just 4 straight builds and a new century zero liger zero for now but the new exia and shin burning are next on my list.
@christianvazquez1979
4 ай бұрын
I like the look of the older Gundams more! Especially that Epyon!
@joshuaguste6883
2 ай бұрын
I got into Gunpla at the start of this year and Epyon is the first I completed and I have to say it is my favorite thus far and I’m on to no 2.
@LemontheWeeb
4 ай бұрын
I am BRAND new to gundam and gunpla, and 2 of my first and only 3 kits are on this list the Calibarn and the StrikeExceed Galaxy! Cool
@serpventime4690
8 ай бұрын
MG and MGSD line shows what potential lies for IBO MS can deliver. the mech design translates very well to the real world when being given over-the-top production quality. with the new animation project for urdr hunt, wishing more kits from Post-Disaster timeline
@omura00
8 ай бұрын
Will be ordering those cute MG SD’s. 🤩
@bidujador
8 ай бұрын
I do not have a top 10 but I do have a top 5: 1. RG Epyon 2. HG Schwarzette 3. HG Calibarn 4. HG Aerial Rebuild 5. HG Lfrith Jiu They were so much fun to build and they look fantastic on my shelf
@youtubesresidentfbiagent8735
8 ай бұрын
I hope we get more RG sets in 2024
@ImoutoTherapy
8 ай бұрын
Was really hoping for more MG kits this year. Looking forward to Narrative Ver. Ka.
@gameslacker2711
8 ай бұрын
I'd say one I've really enjoyed seeing was the FM Aerial since I love the feminine designs so much, although I wish we'd get an MG of it at some point. FM Aerial is great but I've always loved the armour gimmicks of MG kits. Also, I love the building process of kits. Seeing the inner frame details is always a joy which is why I prefer MG kits.
@MechaGaikotsu
8 ай бұрын
It happened with Gundam Barbatos, so we might see a MG Aerial in a few years…
@gameslacker2711
8 ай бұрын
@@MechaGaikotsu Here's hoping it does happen. Praying that we get some really great kits(preferably not pbandai) while we wait for it to come out, whenever that is. Gonna be awhile but it is what it is.
@Serom_974
8 ай бұрын
Can’t wait for 2024 releases, the 2 new MG Ver.Ka from NT are a blast into my account 😂
@iamdickel8574
8 ай бұрын
ive been waiting for this video for days, thank you
@rrrrrrrrrrrrenato
8 ай бұрын
I loved building both mgsd’s need more this year!!! ✌️
@kyranthewalker9095
8 ай бұрын
Just today I took the EG Build Strike Gundam Exceed Galaxy and mixed it with the regular EG Strike Gundam. It has the more traditional Strike/Build Strike colors of the red/blue chest and the red feet mixed with the effect part pieces on the chest plate and knees. I have the regular Strike shoulders on it for compatibility with the strike packs they're releasing later this year for max options. The only actual modification to parts I did was I chopped off the fins on the chest piece that stick up so it now has better compatibility with the Universe Booster. It doesn't fit perfect because the chest plate extends a little too far out, but it's close enough that it doesn't look too bad. Doing this also left me with an almost entirely blue/grey strike. It's practically the Deactivate mode, except for the red/yellow on the head and the EG system plates from the exceed on the shoulders.
@petermcdonnell6428
8 ай бұрын
I am very happy that Barbatos got some love in this list, as it is my all time favourite gundam 😊
@MarkNDelaSanta
8 ай бұрын
Ive been waiting for this!!! Thank you Mecha!
@PrkrS
8 ай бұрын
Going to my favorite gunpla shop nearby tomorrow, I’m going to buy the calibarn!
@SilentSniperMamoru
7 ай бұрын
Hey there, i am new to gunpla and was looking arroun ffor my next set to build. first of all, thank you alot for this video. I definitly found some sets i would love to get. Saldy almost all sets i found here and in other videos that were recommended are all out of stock, both locally in my country and in the shop you linked to. I live in germany so i might be out of luck when it comes to this hobby ^^.
@gordwu9182
8 ай бұрын
Excited to watch your review for the Destroy Gundam from Seed Destiny!
@jamesdeadlocked6664
8 ай бұрын
I have to admit RG r amazing because u don't have to paint if u don't want to. The coloring is really good and all u have to do is add panel lining to give it detail.
@ZedarShadow
8 ай бұрын
I'm really hoping the 30 MM ones for Armored Core get announced soon, and that they're good 😅
@Ton_D_Chicken
8 ай бұрын
Not gonna lie, The Witch From Mercury kits kinda foocked up the HG line... great vid once again!!! can't wait for next year's countdown.
@ventzxX
8 ай бұрын
I bought both the MGSD they are absolutely gorgeous
@MechaGaikotsu
8 ай бұрын
They are! Anyone passing on these is truly missing out
@M.L.C-323
8 ай бұрын
Every time I see this it changes my plans for kit building weakend
@soddenassassin
8 ай бұрын
Your "Daka" comment for the forbidden gundam brought a smile to my face lol
@coopers1716
3 ай бұрын
16:22 THIS. Do more of this please. If you're wondering what I mean; look at those few shots. Beautiful. Your videos are really well produced but I seriously think shots of your builds would benefit from more directional overhead lighting than the broad omnidirectional softbox look you often use. I get why you use it, it does really well at showing off the details in the model- but when you're posing and stuff give us some dramatic lighting. 😈 Uhhhh reference material. Think Astartes.
@machado5765
5 ай бұрын
Number 10: I got the one in the left. Build it in the hotel room to save luggage space. Very easy and beautifull indeed. The Calamity 2021 is hummmm....
@Hangryman9038
8 ай бұрын
I whole heartedly agree with our desperate need of a new pg. My favorite part of kits are the builds (The more complex, the better) and ive been fiending bad ever since the pg-U grandaddy and MGex strike freedom. I needs that itch scratched bad man.
@DarKKnightt07
8 ай бұрын
Those Witch from Mercy kits are some of the best High Grade Gundam model kits ever made.
@randomjobber6969
7 ай бұрын
That's for the video just started getting in the hobby and want to see some budget friendly kits.
@kamufuentima9815
8 ай бұрын
I hope that the Calibarn, the schwarzette and the aerial rebuild will get a future in the MG line 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🙏🏾
@MechaGaikotsu
8 ай бұрын
That would be great, the designs deserve it!
@springtrap-ml9qw
8 ай бұрын
Finally some respect for the zeta gundam
@mr.k7739
8 ай бұрын
Ngl, I had quite high expectations for Build Metaverse kit as I'm a Gundam Build fan and the success from TWFM kits actually convinced me about Bandai's HG line. Then the 3-episode anime and the poorly designed kits (except for the Exceed Galaxy and Diver Arc) just totally let me down. Luckily I watched your review and chose the MGSD Barbie over Plutine, 100% correct decision. Thank you Mecha for great reviews through the year, always support you and your contents!
@neywu
8 ай бұрын
Man i love mgsd this year, cant wait to get more in 2024
@demus89
8 ай бұрын
Was a great year for the hobby
@albertko1
8 ай бұрын
Here's hoping the new factory will start operations this year and we start getting more new releases that aren't low effort cash grab HGs. Third party already announcing some kits that the community has been demanding forever... (ie 1/100 GP02)
@breadlord2855
8 ай бұрын
speaking of the narrative ver ka, it looks like in some pictures it has poseable hands like the master grade 3.0 fully articulated hands. they look very different, but from the way they're sculpted they seem like the fingers are somewhat poseable to me
@JericoLeslie
8 ай бұрын
Sad that only 1 mg this year
@kingio1184
7 ай бұрын
“And it gives the best high fives” SPLAT
@raphaelsanluis9711
7 ай бұрын
I loved the head design of the gunpla .
@jonathanyap3770
8 ай бұрын
Amazing summary of 2023 gunpla. Now here Hoping for you making Best of non-gunpla 2023
@Nairb1007
8 ай бұрын
One day we’ll get a MG Ribbons Reborns kit from 00. One day.
@mrcloudychickensaurus-9795
8 ай бұрын
Glad that my favorite Schwarzette landed on the list
@Rayan-yw2xd
6 ай бұрын
The most unexpected and one of if not the best kit released in 2023 was the MGSD line.
@Jvsmoothlikegravy
8 ай бұрын
I got into gunpla summer of last year and have 40 kits under my belt now lol currently working on rg epyon and just got my first MGs, MG sinanju OVA and MG Unicorn. Never able to do this as a kid and now at 32 you and zakuaurelius got me to say FUCK IT lol also helps the local hobby lobby has them 40 percent off every other week!
@bayurhegiana6969
8 ай бұрын
That exceed galaxy is TIGHT!
@kelitas
15 күн бұрын
real grades are great, but i can only build one every so often. its a bit stressfull with how small they are. high grade and master grade are what ill generally stick to
@Getwright-
3 күн бұрын
You should try MGSD’s. Super interesting complex builds, but bigger pieces. Super sturdy compared to RG’s too
@CBG.Studio
7 ай бұрын
who like Forbidden Gundam / 🖐 🖐
@wanderingbufoon
8 ай бұрын
I really dislike the Zeta VerKa's aesthetic but I cannot deny that I absolutely admire it due to how it was engineered. I hate it for it's 80s anime look (it's wonky) but the fact that they did it justice to pay homage to it and they did it so cleanly makes it so beautiful. It's like you wanna hate it but you just can't. Truly deserving of #1 spot.
@meikisaragi1445
8 ай бұрын
Love the Build Strike Exceed Galaxy.
@ziangreigramirez8841
8 ай бұрын
Honestly gundam aeriel rebuild with the buster rifle looks sick
@possessedlampshade178
8 ай бұрын
i didnt think you could exceed my expectations with how many exceedingly blatant puns you cracked but youve done it, youve exceeded- lol
@Sazabi4prez
8 ай бұрын
Only got the MG Zeta ver Ka, so it wins by default
@obicross
8 ай бұрын
Next PGU this year, you can do it bandai! Also mgex and GP series! *Cough
@andrewliang5401
8 ай бұрын
pistons of mgsd barb are not separated, you have to mask to paint
@trevorbowen1747
8 ай бұрын
The last newest kit i build was the hg nightingale. My back log still has like 20 model kits to go and 10 of them are mg 😂
@yogortly1388
8 ай бұрын
2023 has been a great year for me to get into gunpla
@dat1guy314
8 ай бұрын
I have been waiting for this video for a while.
@aki_Alter
8 ай бұрын
The Gundam Calibarn is the best HG I love it
@mayukich.1379
8 ай бұрын
JUST IN TIME! HECK YEAH !!!
@JoshuaAbbott-fg1xg
8 ай бұрын
Yea this is straight up the best KZitemr
@simonmuscat8603
8 ай бұрын
At this point, the only Bandai kits I’m looking forward to are the MG Ver Ka Narrative Gundam and the RG 00 XN Raiser. Still, I agree that the Zeta Ver Ka was a revolutionary kit that was flawless. What I’m really looking forward to in 2024 are actually third party kits. That was what 2023 was for me and none have disappointed. I intend to get the Aurora and the Glory. Mecha, do you still intend to review 3rd party kits in the future?
@Lamirian215
8 ай бұрын
Dude...i saw you posted video about these SD kits, but i never watched them. Cuz you know...SD look stupid. But seeing those 2 MGSD kits...i am in shock. I NEED THOSE
@keideepabilonia4698
8 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to this year's Gunpla Lineup but also a bit sad as I may not be able to buy new kits. I'm a dad now so I must put my gunpla money for our little one. I'm still a lucky dude as my wife gave me an RG Epyon for Christmas, a perfect gift for my hiatus from the hobby. I may not be able to acquire new kits, bu
@marcosdheleno
8 ай бұрын
sd designs have come a long way, and every time i see people complaining about them, i cant help but think they are talking about the stubby-no-legs from the pre-2000's era sd models.
@gbresaleking
8 ай бұрын
Hopefully the leaked gundam list comes true ! We need more master grades
@xxxtrathin3809
8 ай бұрын
Can’t wait for the 2024 releases!
@C0DESnake
8 ай бұрын
Since bandai doesn't have too much MG this year, i suggest you for a review of the Glory Stargazer that pushes before 2023 ends
@MechaGaikotsu
8 ай бұрын
I’m definitely curious about that one!
@kirarhodeback315
8 ай бұрын
Your arm warmers are so cute!
@vustvaleo8068
8 ай бұрын
my pick is the HG TOLRO-800 "Torohachi" and the HGUC Hobby Hi-Zack A.O.Z. version hich sadly both are Gundam Base exclusives despite being new molds created.
@porakiyadraekojin3390
8 ай бұрын
Lovin this list, even if I still need to get most of these kits 😂 The Schwarzette is definitely my number 1 gunpla of 2023. You could be a final fantasy fan or a transformers fan and still enjoy the Schwarzette. In the one wonged form, it looks like Sephiroth, the One Winged Angel. If you buy two kits to give it two full wings, it looks like Nova Prime. One mecha kit, two evil alien angels! What's not to love? Edit: also, I'm prating Bandai makes a master grade of it. I'd buy 2 kits in a heartbeat
@Shonobu
2 ай бұрын
Newer collector here, what bases (clear) do you recommend? Thanks! Awesome videos, definately earned a sub my friend (:
@BuildersBench
8 ай бұрын
Hope you can do a review for Thunderbolt cosmic general purpose combat robot :)
@gamerkingdom1442
8 ай бұрын
As one who got ZETA VERKA as my Xmas gift, I can confirm it’s a masterpiece! Deserving of #1.
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