Totally loving the more organic look from Reconquesta, if Bandai publishes a master grade variant I'll probably pick it up. Waiting on a stand for my MG Exia Ignition Mode to arrive from Japan
+jabman025 If you end up doing your own review on this, make sure you stick it under a black light. Then you'll know why there's so many blue stickers on all the G-self kits. :) (In fact, since you're the only prominent reviewer other than Rrobbert185 who does use a black light, and Prime92 I think has sworn of G-reco entirely, I'm kind of hoping you do one. :))
+Sebastian Palm hasn't Rrobbert184 dropped off the map entirely? For some reason he stopped the gundam reviews and started on power ranger toys which was a 'wtf' moment for me.
+Sebastian Palm hasn't Rrobbert184 dropped off the map entirely? For some reason he stopped the gundam reviews and started on power ranger toys which was a 'wtf' moment for me.
sold...thank you for this great review. I'm now sure that this is the G-Self I'm getting. I don't mind the plethora of stickers, there's always paint and top coat to solve those problem...one gripe though, since they already went sticker heavy they could at least add some for the rifle...
After watching this review i decided to actually buy this kit, Ive been holding off on the G-self because of the mediocre articulation and stickers, but my goodness this backpack looks too good to resist honestly. Will buy the MG since i dig the design of the G-self.
The perfect pack is supposed to be just like the Perfect Strike-a combination of all the G-Self's perfect packs. In the anime the G-Self even changes color when it changes modes (red for the Assault pack, for example) but of course that wouldn't be feasible for the HG.
I was waiting for this one, since it's basically all backpacks in one. Lot of stickers but they look fine (except for the big blue shoulders. Meh. ) Too sad the show was so bad, I really love the G-Reco designs, so refreshing.
MG of this could be awesome . . .I'm planning of buying this kit, in the anime that perfect pack has a weapon named grenade something (hahahaha sorry), it looks like light dust that whenever it touches the enemy's suit armor its disappear . . .very cool weapon. hehehe Nice review!
I think this is the best G self for the money. While I agree the assault pack is cool, for 3800 yen or so price tag, you can get some nice master grades instead. I guess my only thoughts on this; Why stickers for the hand guards? And I wish it had thrusters, I find the lack of, a bit off putting.
I wish we would have gotten a torque pack :( i actually really liked the Series and its MS designs, i thought the kits were pretty cool too regardless of the stickers and stuff. Wish it was a better received show and having pretty high hopes for IBO, would hate to see that flop like G reco.
Jesus I was actually considering buying this kit, but why couldn't bandai just mold the parts in the color instead of having to apply color correction stickers. I mean from head to waist, there's borderline 20 stickers.
I don't know anything about this gunpla, (I'm only familiar with Build Fighters/ Build Fighters Try) but I really like this kit! Might pick it up eventually
+Munchell360 Whaaaat? Dude, you're missing out. I suggest expanding your Gundam horizons. Build fighters is great and wonderful but most of the fun comes from all the references to older Gundam. If you like Try you might thoroughly enjoy G Gundam, both the series and the Gunpla. God Gundam is the inspiration for the Build/Try/Kamiki Burning Gundam. The MG God Gundam came out in either '01 or '02 and I still find it superior to many modern MGs.
+KaiRellim509 Awesome! Thanks for the suggestions. I started Gundam this past school year, and didn't get my first kit until this past June. I only have three kits so far, but will definitely broaden my horizons. Thanks!
Munchell360 for sure! Just a warning, depending on where you live it may be rather expensive to get your hands on older Gundam DVDs. Last I checked you could still watch Gundam OO and the remasters of SEED and SEED Destiny on the GundamInfo youtube channel. Other than those you may have to venture into some gray areas to watch the old shows. Hope you enjoy the hobby!
I honestly don't expect us to get a master grade of the G Self. If we do it would probably be in several years if this series gains a cult following. I think it's highly unlikely though.
+xxnike629xx It does strike me as odd that there aren't any SDs, as they're even cheaper to produce than HGs. I agree that we likely won't see the G-Self in MG for a few years. I don't think they'll finish up Age though, for the same reasons as G-Reco. Out of the 5 Age Gundams (Age-1, 2, 3, FX, and Legilis) I believe that Age-1 and Age 2 are the most popular, and they're already out. The most likely thing we'll see for the MG line is more of what we've been getting. The most popular suits from Build Fighters, 2.0/remaster/3.0/EW versions of old UC, SEED, and Wing kits. Well, maybe not the Wing kits, there aren't many left that would make the cut for standard release MG. Possibly Iron Blooded Orphans will be taking over the MG release schedule, however from the news I've seen they haven't specified whether the 1/100 Barbados is MG, No Grade, RE100, or it's own new line. I'm leaning more towards new line due to the whole intercompatible kits thing they keep talking about.
xxnike629xx yeah so we agree that Iron Blood Orphans will likely see the launch of a new 1/100 line. Obviously if Bandai were to release more AGE MGs it would likely be the Age 3, its various forms, and the FX. I just doubt that they will come back to it anytime soon. I find it most likely that we'll see more from Try, since we don't have any of the Try Fighters in MG. Isn't the only MG from Try the Amazing Red Warrior? The others are from the first season. I am interested as to how they would pull off the Star Winning. A 1/100 scale SD is weird to think about.
+xxnike629xx They can't make kits for Build Fighters Try because it did worst than G Reco. The only MG that came out was MG Red Warrior and that's just a painted MG version 2.0.
xxnike629xx Bandai have already said it G Reco did way better than Build Fighters Try, in fact G Reco was fucking number 3 of best anime series in fall in Newtype magazine while Build Fighters Try wasn't in it. Also Zaku Amazing, Kampfer Amazing, Exia Dark Matter and Build Strike Cosmo aren't from Build Fighters Try. And if Build Fighters Try really did great why didn't the Build Burning was released on the same year the series came out like the Build Strike.
+xxnike629xx Newtype magazine ranking is based on people votes so it's entirely impossible for Bandai to pay money to all these people to say G Reco is the best. Also here's the link. sgcafe.com/2014/12/newtype-rankings-january-2015-kira-yamato-finally-drops-top-10-years/ Uhh you realise the Origins MG RX-78-2 was just shown in the Shizuoka Hobby show, and is expected to be released during the holiday, so they're not even busy at all. Also why did they released the MG Red Warrior but not the MG Build Burning nor it was ever announced, also G Self have Robot Damashii with all it packs yet nothing from Build Fighters Try. As for you, you seem to be in complete denial that G Reco did better than Build Fighters Try even though it's been proven.
+Remy Y If you got a titanium finish kit, stripping off the finish would kind of make it pointless. Unless you got it for free and don't care about keeping it titanium. Nevertheless, you can strip off the finish if you want using bleach or other similar products (check around online, I'm not entirely sure what other products work). Titanium finish of course does scratch if you aren't careful, but it's not THAT weak. You will have nub marks though.
Everyone who likes the g self design better pray that bandai says "hey why not we make a revive of it" Cuz i actually like the design but after seeing like countless reviews of this, im not gonna buy it due to stickers being excessive lol
+suq madiq i completely agree with your reply but at least there is 1 MG of ev protagonist Suit so there is still hope for the future i myself would def want to see it made a MG dint like the series really but i thing the MS is unique in itself and i think it will look good with a inner frame and 1/100 but thats just me lol
+xxnike629xx What you're talking about Turn A story isn't even fast paced at all in fact it's slow and perfectly pace with good artstyle like Studio Ghibli. Also if you're saying the artstyle is bad you're basically saying Eureka 7 is shit same with King Gainer.
@@Cieln0va Bandai released a Gundam Base version not long ago and it is a completely redone version of the kit with new parts and improved articulation.
This just may be the version of the G-Self that I get. Assault pack isn't worth the money to me, and I don't really like the Atmospheric pack. I do like the Space pack, but this one is basically a better version. I also like the Reflector pack, but thats P-Bandai, and the perfect pack has the whole reflector mode thing.
I am really disappointed with the amount of stickers there are.I'm most probally gonna scrap most of them and hand paint instead accept for the one on the head
I really hope that your review could be shorter and more direct to the point. If you can keep them at 10 ~ 12 minutes, it will be easier to watch. If it is 30 minute long, I just skip through the entire video.
*In before people hated G-Self yet had a kit of it in the end* Dayum...... Too much stickers..... Much worse than Delta Kai... Good thing I chose Barbatos over this first.... Gonna buy me some paint before buying this.
I honestly LOVE this kit. It's so damn beautiful. Sure it's not the most perfect in terms of articulation but damn those laser wings look so awesome
ALSO HECATE FRIGGIN WHEN?! SERIOUSLY
So technically you buy the stickers and they give you the gundam as a gift?
Panagiotis Ampatzis hahaha HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
and even a manual as a lil' book for colors for the gift
I just want to pay respect for those who wished for the MG for G-Self for 5 years and I hope Bandai makes these wishes come true
Hah! S I X😢
7... sigh
still no mg or rg g-self ☠
no g reco kits
no turn A kits
no new grunt suit kits from victory or f91
just seed
a lot of seed
Totally loving the more organic look from Reconquesta, if Bandai publishes a master grade variant I'll probably pick it up. Waiting on a stand for my MG Exia Ignition Mode to arrive from Japan
Did it arrive? It's been 5 years now
@@able5566 Oh yes, it arrived.
The G self has won the next ver ka poll multiple times already and still no kit 😤
For some reason, I enjoy listening to you say the word sticker.
that is an amazing backpack.........cannons make everything better
You can say that again! Doesn't impress quite as much as the Assault Pack, but it's definitely more elegant!
I agree. It has a nice 'tech' look to it.
+jabman025 If you end up doing your own review on this, make sure you stick it under a black light. Then you'll know why there's so many blue stickers on all the G-self kits. :) (In fact, since you're the only prominent reviewer other than Rrobbert185 who does use a black light, and Prime92 I think has sworn of G-reco entirely, I'm kind of hoping you do one. :))
+Sebastian Palm hasn't Rrobbert184 dropped off the map entirely? For some reason he stopped the gundam reviews and started on power ranger toys which was a 'wtf' moment for me.
+Sebastian Palm hasn't Rrobbert184 dropped off the map entirely? For some reason he stopped the gundam reviews and started on power ranger toys which was a 'wtf' moment for me.
This suit SLAPS
I absolutely love the design of the G-Self, especially this version with this backpack. The only problem I have is those stickers. So fucking many =[
sold...thank you for this great review. I'm now sure that this is the G-Self I'm getting. I don't mind the plethora of stickers, there's always paint and top coat to solve those problem...one gripe though, since they already went sticker heavy they could at least add some for the rifle...
After watching this review i decided to actually buy this kit, Ive been holding off on the G-self because of the mediocre articulation and stickers, but my goodness this backpack looks too good to resist honestly. Will buy the MG since i dig the design of the G-self.
5 years hence, and several years since 2017 when G-Self won the Gundam website poll for which MS should get a Ver. Ka MG, and no MG G-Self in sight 😑
@@SeaTimeless i want to die.
@@Monvo707 *we
The Perfect Pack has greater firepower than the Assault Pack though. But the AP does look more imposing.
+LatencyProblem Indeed the Assault Pack certainly has the bulk!
I like the shoulders. They look a lot better than the default blue ones.
The perfect pack is supposed to be just like the Perfect Strike-a combination of all the G-Self's perfect packs.
In the anime the G-Self even changes color when it changes modes (red for the Assault pack, for example) but of course that wouldn't be feasible for the HG.
just got this today . cant wait to put it together
How did it go? It's 5 years now I and hope it's finally done
@@able5566 yup and holding like a champ. great build for any level builder
the main gundam has roughly 50 stickers alone
I dont need it... I dont need it... I definetely dont need it... I NEED IT
It's HG. You know the drill; spam details with stickers
Blazing is the only song i hear when looking at this , but instead it's played with the stickers syncronizing with the song
If they ever make the MG, they might as well do the same thing they did with Exia DM or Am Exia, or Sinanju Stein: the 2 in 1 optional parts
Very nice review of the BackPack Gundam
Jesus, i think we've got more stickers than all parts in each runners with this!
I was waiting for this one, since it's basically all backpacks in one. Lot of stickers but they look fine (except for the big blue shoulders. Meh. )
Too sad the show was so bad, I really love the G-Reco designs, so refreshing.
Am I the only one disappointed that the back pack is only compatible with the G Self?
No, i feel you m8
Seems like a really great HG kit
Isn’t there 4 g self kits if you include the p bandai reflector pack
I think I really want this kit to practice masking and hand painting
That's the spirit!
Any suggestion for a good SD kit?
I'd go with the 3.0 HG RX-78 for my first painted kit. For $10 you get a solid kit and a broad palette to experiment with.
nice ring there buddy
Here's to the G-Reco film(s?) maybe making Bandai make this guy a little easier to get my hands on.
MG of this could be awesome . . .I'm planning of buying this kit, in the anime that perfect pack has a weapon named grenade something (hahahaha sorry), it looks like light dust that whenever it touches the enemy's suit armor its disappear . . .very cool weapon. hehehe Nice review!
The cannons would make for a cool shield
I think this is the best G self for the money. While I agree the assault pack is cool, for 3800 yen or so price tag, you can get some nice master grades instead. I guess my only thoughts on this; Why stickers for the hand guards? And I wish it had thrusters, I find the lack of, a bit off putting.
G-Self Perfect Sticker Pack :v
Is it supposed to be Strike's imposter?
Just get it I feel it will work good with advanced z kits
I wish we would have gotten a torque pack :( i actually really liked the Series and its MS designs, i thought the kits were pretty cool too regardless of the stickers and stuff. Wish it was a better received show and having pretty high hopes for IBO, would hate to see that flop like G reco.
Really want one because of the design but oh boy is this a sticker hell. Please give us a Master Grade Bandai!
Jesus I was actually considering buying this kit, but why couldn't bandai just mold the parts in the color instead of having to apply color correction stickers. I mean from head to waist, there's borderline 20 stickers.
I don't know anything about this gunpla, (I'm only familiar with Build Fighters/ Build Fighters Try) but I really like this kit! Might pick it up eventually
+Munchell360 Whaaaat? Dude, you're missing out. I suggest expanding your Gundam horizons. Build fighters is great and wonderful but most of the fun comes from all the references to older Gundam. If you like Try you might thoroughly enjoy G Gundam, both the series and the Gunpla. God Gundam is the inspiration for the Build/Try/Kamiki Burning Gundam. The MG God Gundam came out in either '01 or '02 and I still find it superior to many modern MGs.
+KaiRellim509 Awesome! Thanks for the suggestions. I started Gundam this past school year, and didn't get my first kit until this past June. I only have three kits so far, but will definitely broaden my horizons. Thanks!
Munchell360 for sure! Just a warning, depending on where you live it may be rather expensive to get your hands on older Gundam DVDs. Last I checked you could still watch Gundam OO and the remasters of SEED and SEED Destiny on the GundamInfo youtube channel. Other than those you may have to venture into some gray areas to watch the old shows.
Hope you enjoy the hobby!
+KaiRellim509 Sweet! Thanks!
seriouslee!
I honestly don't expect us to get a master grade of the G Self. If we do it would probably be in several years if this series gains a cult following. I think it's highly unlikely though.
+xxnike629xx It does strike me as odd that there aren't any SDs, as they're even cheaper to produce than HGs. I agree that we likely won't see the G-Self in MG for a few years. I don't think they'll finish up Age though, for the same reasons as G-Reco. Out of the 5 Age Gundams (Age-1, 2, 3, FX, and Legilis) I believe that Age-1 and Age 2 are the most popular, and they're already out. The most likely thing we'll see for the MG line is more of what we've been getting. The most popular suits from Build Fighters, 2.0/remaster/3.0/EW versions of old UC, SEED, and Wing kits. Well, maybe not the Wing kits, there aren't many left that would make the cut for standard release MG. Possibly Iron Blooded Orphans will be taking over the MG release schedule, however from the news I've seen they haven't specified whether the 1/100 Barbados is MG, No Grade, RE100, or it's own new line. I'm leaning more towards new line due to the whole intercompatible kits thing they keep talking about.
xxnike629xx yeah so we agree that Iron Blood Orphans will likely see the launch of a new 1/100 line. Obviously if Bandai were to release more AGE MGs it would likely be the Age 3, its various forms, and the FX. I just doubt that they will come back to it anytime soon. I find it most likely that we'll see more from Try, since we don't have any of the Try Fighters in MG. Isn't the only MG from Try the Amazing Red Warrior? The others are from the first season. I am interested as to how they would pull off the Star Winning. A 1/100 scale SD is weird to think about.
+xxnike629xx They can't make kits for Build Fighters Try because it did worst than G Reco. The only MG that came out was MG Red Warrior and that's just a painted MG version 2.0.
xxnike629xx Bandai have already said it G Reco did way better than Build Fighters Try, in fact G Reco was fucking number 3 of best anime series in fall in Newtype magazine while Build Fighters Try wasn't in it.
Also Zaku Amazing, Kampfer Amazing, Exia Dark Matter and Build Strike Cosmo aren't from Build Fighters Try.
And if Build Fighters Try really did great why didn't the Build Burning was released on the same year the series came out like the Build Strike.
+xxnike629xx Newtype magazine ranking is based on people votes so it's entirely impossible for Bandai to pay money to all these people to say G Reco is the best.
Also here's the link. sgcafe.com/2014/12/newtype-rankings-january-2015-kira-yamato-finally-drops-top-10-years/
Uhh you realise the Origins MG RX-78-2 was just shown in the Shizuoka Hobby show, and is expected to be released during the holiday, so they're not even busy at all.
Also why did they released the MG Red Warrior but not the MG Build Burning nor it was ever announced, also G Self have Robot Damashii with all it packs yet nothing from Build Fighters Try.
As for you, you seem to be in complete denial that G Reco did better than Build Fighters Try even though it's been proven.
Question. Can I plug this in say, the Build Strike gundam using the backpack that comes with the strike.?
MegaSonic Network I think you’d have to modify the connection, it wouldn’t fit on its own
I see.
Hey Zaku, I got a titanium finish set. Should I wash it or just build it? I heard titanium finish is easily scratched and the finish will fall off.
+Remy Y or anyone who has the knowledge.
+Remy Y If you got a titanium finish kit, stripping off the finish would kind of make it pointless. Unless you got it for free and don't care about keeping it titanium. Nevertheless, you can strip off the finish if you want using bleach or other similar products (check around online, I'm not entirely sure what other products work). Titanium finish of course does scratch if you aren't careful, but it's not THAT weak. You will have nub marks though.
Does this kit still have the same problems as the original G - Self as far as the balancing issues go?
+En Glaive Well it's got a huge backpack, so I guess it won't stand on it's own, yeah.
Everyone who likes the g self design better pray that bandai says "hey why not we make a revive of it"
Cuz i actually like the design but after seeing like countless reviews of this, im not gonna buy it due to stickers being excessive lol
Very nice
i think ill wait for a rg version if it comes out
me too
3 years later, still no RG nor MG.
4 years~
thanks for the review. thinking about getting this as my first build but not too sure if my wallet can handle this as hobby
how many cost?
I only wish for a Mg of this MS it will def be done right but ill bet anything it will be a P-Bandai release
+suq madiq i completely agree with your reply but at least there is 1 MG of ev protagonist Suit so there is still hope for the future i myself would def want to see it made a MG dint like the series really but i thing the MS is unique in itself and i think it will look good with a inner frame and 1/100 but thats just me lol
the series reminds of Turn A.
Yeah I could see that. Tomino directing, beautiful animation, colorful characters, obscure story.
+xxnike629xx What you're talking about Turn A story isn't even fast paced at all in fact it's slow and perfectly pace with good artstyle like Studio Ghibli.
Also if you're saying the artstyle is bad you're basically saying Eureka 7 is shit same with King Gainer.
The amount of stickers is making me reconsider buying this. What the fuck were they thinking?
You are lucky that there is a new version coming out
@@miragebangbravernwait what?
@@Cieln0va Bandai released a Gundam Base version not long ago and it is a completely redone version of the kit with new parts and improved articulation.
@miragebangbravern oh my god I need that
Bandai bother to make this but not full dress G arcane
Can you review Gundam Lucifer?
that's actually one of the few kits from the series that I like (but don't have). So probably in the future, yes.
ZakuAurelius ohh I see
Why is there no mg G-self
This just may be the version of the G-Self that I get. Assault pack isn't worth the money to me, and I don't really like the Atmospheric pack. I do like the Space pack, but this one is basically a better version. I also like the Reflector pack, but thats P-Bandai, and the perfect pack has the whole reflector mode thing.
Watching this again because I am sad that the new ver ka is another wing zero ew instead of G Self....
How the G-Self got rekt against the Kabakali intrigues me. It just needed to be destroyed I suppose.
Wow!
Now these days the Gundam G-Self is hard to find now😔
trying to get a g no reco kit in 2023 is literally impossible 😭
MG G-Self Ver. Ka incoming
hopefully~ but just cause it won the poll doesn't guarantee it's coming.
i come to dissapoint you bro. LOL
I am really disappointed with the amount of stickers there are.I'm most probally gonna scrap most of them and hand paint instead accept for the one on the head
i got this on my birtday #easy #detaled #so much stickers #to many hashtags
Although i couldn't stand the anime, i wouldn't mind if this kit comes out in MG form.
Does anyone else realize that the G-Self is just another Strike Gundam?
I really hope that your review could be shorter and more direct to the point. If you can keep them at 10 ~ 12 minutes, it will be easier to watch. If it is 30 minute long, I just skip through the entire video.
5th
What's gucci though.
lol the feet look like sneakers
*In before people hated G-Self yet had a kit of it in the end* Dayum...... Too much stickers..... Much worse than Delta Kai... Good thing I chose Barbatos over this first.... Gonna buy me some paint before buying this.
Sticker hell
Tron much?
i so want to build this model but cant find it anywhere that not way over price