Same! but for me it was when I build the Michaelis, Beguir Pente and Calibarn which all weren't reviewed yet and I gotta say, I'm so happy that Mecha put Calibarn at number one of best wfm kits.
@@meow-meow-beans I live in the US so I was able to order directly through P-Bandai. Usually as long as you get there within an hour of when pre-orders open you can get what you want, with few exceptions (thank god they did 3 runs of the Neo Zeong).
My main issue with the Lfrith Jiu is that the Tiger Hand expects you to put absolutely microscopic stickers right on top of where its fingers were connected to the runner, which after two and a half hours of building my hands were just too shaky to do. I ended up using a metallic pink Gundam marker which was exactly the right shade. It was messy since it was my first time using a Gundam marker, but it ended up looking great!
my main issue are those v fins. this kit would look waaaaay cooler without them, they look goofy ahh hell on it. if i get this i definitely won't use those v fins
I think we should have another mid-tier between Gundarium and Platinum or between Gold and Platinum, whatever it will be, the Gundarium kits will maintain their supreme quality, while new kits can be better evaluated.
Mj2005 has the best rating system in my opinion. It’s just strongly recommended, recommended, recommended, suit yourself, discretionary, and avoid. Shows his clear preferences, but not too specific as to dismiss older kits as outright subpar or crap. Honestly, Mecha’s tier system is bullshit. He calls IBO his favorite line of kits one day, and gives them bronze tier the next day because they’re old. Or he gives the first kind of a certain kit at gundarium tier, then the succeeding kits as platinum just because it feels slightly old or it was done before. Or how about something is almost Gundarium, but it still feels like an HG or something. On what metric!? I think he tries to be objective with regards to engineering and current tech, but just can’t help inserting his biases. Because of that, his criteria are all over the place or just vague. Truth is, you can never have a consistent metric with gunpla since some kits stand the test of time despite modern tech.
Since this is a more niche MS it’s understandable. Since it’s not mainline and pretty much only manga exclusive, they’re not sure if it’ll sell well so they’re doing a P-Bandai run to be safe instead of putting all their eggs in the basket and then it goes belly up
@@sir_coma60 I get what you mean. MG hasn’t gotten a good basic kit in a while. All we’ve been getting is MGEX, MGSD, and MG Ver. Ka. RG kits are good but the fact we got one super good G-Gundam kit and now we’re right back to Wing is kind of disappointing. Can’t say much about HG since it’s just a fun middle of the line kit line and since this is a HG I think the HGWFM line is really good
@@ilikegiantrobots1775 The G-Gundam series, movie special MS, even Deathscythe Hell...? Nah man, it wasn't because of that niche MS or sell-or-not-sell case. It's just the latter, controlled production-safe market-quick profit Kinda wish to live in Japan but heck no....
Imagine a acessory pack that is the other parts of a Tiger's body, being: a giant bit/space ship like, the other arm(could be acimetric) and both legs toghether or separeted at use in a gund bit style
It would be pretty cool if they came out with more kits from this series that each came with a different giant robot part and once you buy all of them you can combine the giant parts into a full gundam mech, kinda like those dc legends toys you can buy that each come with a seperate piece of a bigger action figure.
another cool kit. i myself just finished building the MG Stark Jegan. i havnt built the regular jegan yet, but this was a fun easy build in my opinion and i loved it and it looks great and cant wait to hopefully see you review it someday.
Ngl, I was hoping that G-WFM had Mobile Armors like Ibo with hashmal and the UC series. I have a feeling that G-Jiu's Tiger Arm came from a mobile armor maybe, imagine the WFM series' final arc was everyone fighting together against a Mobile Armor that could control/disrupt every mobile suit just like Quiet Zero.
I expected that since it came as P-Bandai, it will come with much more(?) like expressive spare hands, etc. Also I wholeheartedly agree. That smoky clear part apparently too "smoky" so that the glow can't be seen clearly unless you watching it from some angle. Still, gonna purchase it though. I like gunpla with faceplate like that
Yeah definitely thought that too. But realized Bandai isn’t jacking the price on this release at least in the US P-Bandai the Jiu is $23 compared to the Lfrith which is $22. But yeah wished the overall line didn’t skimp out on hands.
@@viperson9818 I think it's a great deal for 23 USD. I would have expected this thing to run for at least $30 given the massive extra arm it uses for a weapon.
@@livingglowstick1337If you put more than 0 care into your model kits it’ll be fine, just add a few layers to the joints and in return you get a really accurate and pretty model kit
I love mecha and characters with big exo arms like this, would love to see the unit that arm came from too, maybe a full exo kit for a mobile suite of this ones size.
I got an lbx custom weapon 14 instead last tuesday it looks like a giant ogre club/mace just perfect for non scale and 144 scale gunpla getting ibo/anime vibes.
How the fuck do you build, film, and edit so quickly?? I swear to god you were posting your building process for this kit on Twitter YESTERDAY. Regardless, this is a great review and it looks like a very fun kit to build and play with. I want to read the manga!
To be fair, WFM kits don't take very long to build unless you really take your sweet time because of their assembly system being similar to 30MM or even EGs.
You know what it could've used? Beam effect parts. 1. Beam shots from the fingers. 2. Beam blades from the fingers. 3. Thruster effects for the booster. 4. Maybe beam effect for the defensive field if that's doable. But at least this is not your typical sticker hell from "Premium" Bandai.
Beginner here. Can you please do a custom build with this, currently own one this kit and aiming to buy another one so I could custom the one and install the other hand to the other one. Like, adding some scoring marks and panel linings as well as SMD LEDS. Also, I would like to know your opinion on what color scheme that might be good for it since I'm also planning on painting one.
I know everyone is already kinda looking at the Heindree and Dilanza as grunt MS staples of G-Witch. But the Lfrith Jiu is probably the closest in visual design we will ever get to a GUND equivalent of GM.
@@wulf8889 Grassley never did make a Gundam so the designer didn't have the chance to design one. Glad to see they got a chance to designed a Gundam after all.
Just a video idea. How about top 10? Pbandai Gunpla Kits that are worth the price/premium brand? great video btw really looking forward to getting the kit
12:59 This is what I would consider Bandai trying to 'encourage' you to buy multiples. I'm pretty sure the Tiger Hand origin story will be shown in Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury: Vanadis Heart later on . 22:24 Tiger Uppercut? 🤣 Sagat reference. I see what you did there. On a related note the High Grade XGF-01A Gundam Lfrith Anocta is being planned by Bandai. I hope we get an HG XGF-01 Gundam Lfrith Pre-Production Model as well. Both of those were featured in Vanadis Heart.
A perfect MS design that should be P-Bandai truly obscure and one that would go under the radar for everyone. Now with those G-gundam kits Bandai have no excuse for those.
Bandai does have a reason though because G Gundam kits don't sell well in Japan and most of the people who buy G Gundam kits are fans who are more in depth with the franchise. G is my all time favorite Gundam show by the way.
I'm not a fan of the head BUT I really like the rest. If I have money and easy access to buy P-Bandai kit, I will buy two of these and kitbash it with the rest of WFM
Is it just me who finds the transforming gundam of the new age really bad? Its just all parts forming, I have a 2005 Gabthey and it transforms perfectly with no spare parts. Genius!
Wait.... So your telling me that Ad Stella has a single Gundam that wasn't wiped out in the Quiet Zero incident (depending on the timeline), and that it uses parts from other MS to do things with? And the pilot has a Gund Heart?? I know the communiry likes to call the H-Zowort the "Armored Core" of Gundam, but this thing is screaming that at me right now.
You know, a double armed version of this would fit Chuchu from the anime. I could totally see her flipping people off with the jet arm.
wish they made a season 2 like IBO where some of the main characters like Chuchu get their own Gundams cuz this would be SICK!
Quarantine got to him
Watchu mean by that?
Damn. I got that too fast
@@itookskoffyfirststay innocent 😔
@@Nat-gm6yr nah I get it completely
i dont get it
That glorious feeling when you beat Mecha to building a model first …. Pure bliss
Same! but for me it was when I build the Michaelis, Beguir Pente and Calibarn which all weren't reviewed yet and I gotta say, I'm so happy that Mecha put Calibarn at number one of best wfm kits.
Good to hear that you can build the hand as either a left or right version. I pre-ordered two with the hope that I could have it dual wield.
how did you even get an order in?
@@meow-meow-beans I live in the US so I was able to order directly through P-Bandai. Usually as long as you get there within an hour of when pre-orders open you can get what you want, with few exceptions (thank god they did 3 runs of the Neo Zeong).
@@meow-meow-beanslast time I checked you can preorder on premium bandai until the end of december 23’ and shipping starts Jan 2024
Buy two of them only for the second extended arm for one kit lol.
@@Dahaka461989 I am planning on using the second one as a base for kitbashing.
I hope we get an anime adaptation, the story is pretty fun so far. I need more G-Witch content!
yes it would be sooo good
Finally. A Gundam I can pose with a middle fucking finger. Minus Psycho Gundam.
Fun fact: Zeonic has the next two chapters of Vanadis heart, but you have to go into the url and change the 01 or 02 to 03 or 04.
My main issue with the Lfrith Jiu is that the Tiger Hand expects you to put absolutely microscopic stickers right on top of where its fingers were connected to the runner, which after two and a half hours of building my hands were just too shaky to do. I ended up using a metallic pink Gundam marker which was exactly the right shade. It was messy since it was my first time using a Gundam marker, but it ended up looking great!
my main issue are those v fins. this kit would look waaaaay cooler without them, they look goofy ahh hell on it. if i get this i definitely won't use those v fins
I like to use tweezers to put stickers on. It's like I'm doing surgery
“AND HERE COMES THE GIANT FIST!!!!”
“KIYU NO!!!!!!”
seeing a side by side of Jiu and the OG Lfrith is just healing
real
Real
I think we should have another mid-tier between Gundarium and Platinum or between Gold and Platinum, whatever it will be, the Gundarium kits will maintain their supreme quality, while new kits can be better evaluated.
GWitch has upped the model quality so much that you can throw the entire tiering system out of the window.
Mj2005 has the best rating system in my opinion. It’s just strongly recommended, recommended, recommended, suit yourself, discretionary, and avoid. Shows his clear preferences, but not too specific as to dismiss older kits as outright subpar or crap.
Honestly, Mecha’s tier system is bullshit. He calls IBO his favorite line of kits one day, and gives them bronze tier the next day because they’re old. Or he gives the first kind of a certain kit at gundarium tier, then the succeeding kits as platinum just because it feels slightly old or it was done before. Or how about something is almost Gundarium, but it still feels like an HG or something. On what metric!?
I think he tries to be objective with regards to engineering and current tech, but just can’t help inserting his biases. Because of that, his criteria are all over the place or just vague. Truth is, you can never have a consistent metric with gunpla since some kits stand the test of time despite modern tech.
I agreed, I’d like if they reveal the full Mecha of the Tiger Arm, and one can only wish that after they reveal it, we get a kit for it.
Dantillion never got his pants😅
@@PhoenixFyreNot even printable. Dantalion is unlucky.
Imagine if it's a mobile armor, g-witch's own zeong(except it works like a smaller neo zeong)
I absolutely love this design, I can't wait for mine to arrive.
This is the equivalent of making the Moon Gundam, Hajiroboshi, or Astray Red Frame P-Bandai. Bandai is getting out of hand making even MC suits PB.
Since this is a more niche MS it’s understandable. Since it’s not mainline and pretty much only manga exclusive, they’re not sure if it’ll sell well so they’re doing a P-Bandai run to be safe instead of putting all their eggs in the basket and then it goes belly up
@@ilikegiantrobots1775makes sense, but I do hope bandai will start taking more risks.
@@sir_coma60 I get what you mean. MG hasn’t gotten a good basic kit in a while. All we’ve been getting is MGEX, MGSD, and MG Ver. Ka. RG kits are good but the fact we got one super good G-Gundam kit and now we’re right back to Wing is kind of disappointing. Can’t say much about HG since it’s just a fun middle of the line kit line and since this is a HG I think the HGWFM line is really good
Or G Gundam lead cast kits or Wing upgrades or basically everything.
@@ilikegiantrobots1775 The G-Gundam series, movie special MS, even Deathscythe Hell...? Nah man, it wasn't because of that niche MS or sell-or-not-sell case. It's just the latter, controlled production-safe market-quick profit Kinda wish to live in Japan but heck no....
Love it when a cool looking kit is p Bandai 😭
all of A.O.Z 😭
This, the Varguil and the Leo-S are all unforgivable.
Me with the MK5
First time I bought a PB kit. Very excited but can't lie, I'm very disappointed the shell units aren't the same as Lfrith and Aerial
Imagine a acessory pack that is the other parts of a Tiger's body, being: a giant bit/space ship like, the other arm(could be acimetric) and both legs toghether or separeted at use in a gund bit style
It would be pretty cool if they came out with more kits from this series that each came with a different giant robot part and once you buy all of them you can combine the giant parts into a full gundam mech, kinda like those dc legends toys you can buy that each come with a seperate piece of a bigger action figure.
Feel like that would just inflate kits prices with the extra parts.
@@viperson9818that's the fun part, its two figs for the price of five
you can change 1/100 Aerial with this arm!
Oh yeah everybody would be so hyped about the Gundam with one really big leg
Sounds like Build Divers
Is this going to be another HG that earns the mecha gaikotsu best HG ever award? (This would be the 11th one)
I think I'm starting to notice that I like gundams that barley look like one but has some of the core elements.
another cool kit. i myself just finished building the MG Stark Jegan. i havnt built the regular jegan yet, but this was a fun easy build in my opinion and i loved it and it looks great and cant wait to hopefully see you review it someday.
Ngl, I was hoping that G-WFM had Mobile Armors like Ibo with hashmal and the UC series. I have a feeling that G-Jiu's Tiger Arm came from a mobile armor maybe, imagine the WFM series' final arc was everyone fighting together against a Mobile Armor that could control/disrupt every mobile suit just like Quiet Zero.
Hell yea been waiting on your review 4 this I pre-ordered mine about a month ago and it's gonna b a long wait
Bought 2 of this one
Id paint one as Alus' Core Gundam.
I expected that since it came as P-Bandai, it will come with much more(?) like expressive spare hands, etc.
Also I wholeheartedly agree. That smoky clear part apparently too "smoky" so that the glow can't be seen clearly unless you watching it from some angle.
Still, gonna purchase it though. I like gunpla with faceplate like that
Yeah definitely thought that too. But realized Bandai isn’t jacking the price on this release at least in the US P-Bandai the Jiu is $23 compared to the Lfrith which is $22.
But yeah wished the overall line didn’t skimp out on hands.
@@viperson9818 I think it's a great deal for 23 USD. I would have expected this thing to run for at least $30 given the massive extra arm it uses for a weapon.
This kit was awesome,but i still gonna prioritize the hg barbatos lupus and lupus rex first,those kit was badass
There not really that good honestly your better off looking at off brand versions
@@livingglowstick1337If you put more than 0 care into your model kits it’ll be fine, just add a few layers to the joints and in return you get a really accurate and pretty model kit
To summarize its a solo style love gimmick.
The Fist from Mercury
I love mecha and characters with big exo arms like this, would love to see the unit that arm came from too, maybe a full exo kit for a mobile suite of this ones size.
I got an lbx custom weapon 14 instead last tuesday it looks like a giant ogre club/mace just perfect for non scale and 144 scale gunpla getting ibo/anime vibes.
Seems you could definitely use the “backpack” adapter part as the actual shoulder and use the arm as the full arm
you have heard about third leg, now we introduce to you the third hand
I bet you could use the adapter for attaching the arm into the back and put it in one of the shoulder sockets.
Already thinking about how difficult it would be to turn the fists in to claws if you ordered two.
Such a cool idea… LOCKED away in PBANDAI…. 😭
How the fuck do you build, film, and edit so quickly?? I swear to god you were posting your building process for this kit on Twitter YESTERDAY. Regardless, this is a great review and it looks like a very fun kit to build and play with. I want to read the manga!
To be fair, WFM kits don't take very long to build unless you really take your sweet time because of their assembly system being similar to 30MM or even EGs.
Simple he's a new type
You know what it could've used? Beam effect parts.
1. Beam shots from the fingers.
2. Beam blades from the fingers.
3. Thruster effects for the booster.
4. Maybe beam effect for the defensive field if that's doable.
But at least this is not your typical sticker hell from "Premium" Bandai.
It's remind me Soo zabimaru 😅
I want to see Lfrith Jiu have a punching match with Dantalion 🤣
I made my own pre production version of the lfrith and the mirasoul flight unit painted up and just cut the ears off and it looks great
What is it with side story mobile suits having giant arms?
I'm looking forward to reading this Manga. This is a great kit. I'm curious. Can you detach the right arm of Jiu and instead, attach the larger arm?
I thought the astaroth and the hazel units got the hands power.
Hey another one joins the team
Giant mobile armor from the good guy's side? I can get behind that.
Wait, it has a ball joint... Can you switch arms?!
Imagine your attacks being block while getting flipped lmfao
Where does this rank in the other 20 kits
Like what number
Can you make review of HG G-Saviour please.
That Sagat reference though XD
I hear saying this Tiger Hand can flip the bird? That's good to hear...
Also at 12:24
Time to make a meme template out of it....
"I cast Fist!"
"That's not a spe--"
*BIFF*
Beginner here.
Can you please do a custom build with this, currently own one this kit and aiming to buy another one so I could custom the one and install the other hand to the other one.
Like, adding some scoring marks and panel linings as well as SMD LEDS.
Also, I would like to know your opinion on what color scheme that might be good for it since I'm also planning on painting one.
Anyone remember that "tenative" gundam kit that supposed to be coming out? Maybe this is the precursor
Both tentantavive products were already revealed and released. First one was the Gundam Aerial Rebuild and the second one was the Gundam Calibarn.
@@MasaokaKunThe giant High Grade from Gundam Build Metaverse
I apparently collected all of the Lfrith and Aerials. "Rocket Punch"!
I can picture this in the next Gundam Breaker game.
When are we getting a vid on your HG IBO custom
The gundam who was single for a bit too long...
This felt like using IBO design, blank mobile suit with weapons add on later on.
the first time i saw it im gonna definitel get it and its worth it thanks again man just waiting mine to finally be home
this model kit looks amazing ☺️
I managed to grab two for the January release!
Bro there's stress marks from the nub on the big arm thingy 🫣😭
A mobile suit that the Red Frame and Astaroth would approved 👍🏼👍🏼
I know everyone is already kinda looking at the Heindree and Dilanza as grunt MS staples of G-Witch. But the Lfrith Jiu is probably the closest in visual design we will ever get to a GUND equivalent of GM.
It's more like if Grassley made a Gundam. Especially when it's designed by Ebikawa.
@@wulf8889 Grassley never did make a Gundam so the designer didn't have the chance to design one. Glad to see they got a chance to designed a Gundam after all.
The design looks cool
Renji, that you?!
The way the arm attaches is a bit of a bummer. Orienting the actual arm into its proper position orients the tiger arm for bicep curls
This kit has made me want a gundam exo suit to exist a gundam gundam
Try review an HG Winning Gundam because you can make Burning Gundam wearing a giant fist too. 😁😁
The tiger arm reminds of of an alternate version of the hazel owsla big arm unit
I need to buy two of those and make a part that can enable it to dual wield two hlgiant hands
My request got answered yehey
Just a video idea. How about top 10? Pbandai Gunpla Kits that are worth the price/premium brand? great video btw really looking forward to getting the kit
13:00 bandai wants you to buy 2 kits. Rather, P-bandai wants you to buy 2 kits
12:59 This is what I would consider Bandai trying to 'encourage' you to buy multiples.
I'm pretty sure the Tiger Hand origin story will be shown in Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury: Vanadis Heart later on .
22:24 Tiger Uppercut? 🤣 Sagat reference. I see what you did there.
On a related note the High Grade XGF-01A Gundam Lfrith Anocta is being planned by Bandai. I hope we get an HG XGF-01 Gundam Lfrith Pre-Production Model as well. Both of those were featured in Vanadis Heart.
@xxnike0629xx but will that ENCOURAGE you to build a kit again?
@xxnike0629xx or still NOT? In favour of you ....
@xxnike0629xx spamming wishlist, hoarding BOXES ...
@xxnike0629xx selling your hoardings OVERPRICED in your eBay ...
@xxnike0629xx firing cheap shots against UC, Turn A, G-Reco, Kotobukiya and other non-Bandai brands ...
Yeaahh. Bandai forgot about making a kit for Dantallion. I would love to get my hands on it even if its an IBO kit even if its PBandai.
The paneling for the head reminds me of Omega from Mega Man Zero.
And now I can't unsee it, thx 👀
Oh look it's Alus Core Gundam
Ayo the prostate exam gundam!!!
The Jiu... Eri's second body lol
..........I now wanna see a WfM gundam with an Energon Optimus Prime Power Link gimmick
The tiger arm looks like the MegasXLR arm
A perfect MS design that should be P-Bandai truly obscure and one that would go under the radar for everyone. Now with those G-gundam kits Bandai have no excuse for those.
This one doesn't have an excuse either though
the big problem is the backpack cannot be interchange with any other Examac, and I don't like an arm dropping down!
G Gundam Pbandai aaaaaaahhhhhhh
@@TheUnoriginalDrCorgiIt does, Vanadis Heart's marketing isn't as strong as Astray, IBO Gekko/Urdr Hunt and Moon so it was guaranteed to be P-Bandai
Bandai does have a reason though because G Gundam kits don't sell well in Japan and most of the people who buy G Gundam kits are fans who are more in depth with the franchise.
G is my all time favorite Gundam show by the way.
It looks a lot like a 30 minute missions machine.
a Gundam with a Mazinger Z style rocket punch attack, with the other being the Gundam Tryon 3, lol.
Yessir a new video
Amazing review! But can we an Astraea Type F Avalung Metal Build?
My wallet screams already....
I'm not a fan of the head BUT I really like the rest. If I have money and easy access to buy P-Bandai kit, I will buy two of these and kitbash it with the rest of WFM
Is it just me who finds the transforming gundam of the new age really bad? Its just all parts forming, I have a 2005 Gabthey and it transforms perfectly with no spare parts. Genius!
Wait can't Mecha when he gets his house set up WIP out the 3d printer and make a adapter? 🤔
There are none available online, he'd need to design it himself.
Base geometry for the 2 peg side is up on Cults tho.
@@malakimphoros2164 that is exactly what I meant
Wait.... So your telling me that Ad Stella has a single Gundam that wasn't wiped out in the Quiet Zero incident (depending on the timeline), and that it uses parts from other MS to do things with? And the pilot has a Gund Heart??
I know the communiry likes to call the H-Zowort the "Armored Core" of Gundam, but this thing is screaming that at me right now.
Mecha doomfist custom, and if u have two fists with a bit of modification u can make a Vi.
I wish i could get kits early before they are released
What color did you use for the pen aligning? Just Grey and the corrector? Could you explain it to me please? Love your videos
Guess I gotta download the app to get exclusives… lol
looks like g witch lfrith mode libidors
10k likes for you awe
Mecha gaikotsu review the rg gcp freedom too. You wont regret it
Now that this kit's out, how would you rank it agains other G-Witch Gunpla kits? Is it better than Aerial?