The build is very much a high grade build, but the detail is fantastic, really looks like a scaled down Master Grade. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like Bandai wants to make this style the standard.
@@a_wisepenny9227 I don't think so, I think HGs are just meant to maintain an anime accurate design, which in the case of The Origin is detailed but not so much in other series.
@@pyrojinn you should try the mg 2.0 and 3.0 2.0 have simplistic anime accurate design with great inner frame 3.0 is basically 1/100 version of the rg and it have great color separation and armor sifting gimmick when you move them
Yeah it really sucks. This would be the perfect time to build a kit. I unfortunately preordered this kit months ago, but due to the pandemic my order wont be fulfilled for awhile.
A few minor building tips... (1) Head vulcans are a bit fragile and tend to jam the head side armour when you are installing it. Do not try to force the head side armour in. You need to angle it a bit to get it in. (2) There is an extra wrist vulcan pod if you want more dakka. (3) Sadly, there is no extra chest vulcan pod. (4) The front skirts will get super floppy if you clip them; be aware and have a plan for reinforcing/thickening the ball joints just a smidgen. Or drill them out and insert a pin.
YES! please! I ended up having to find a resin kit on ebay to make my own MG origin zaku II to go with my rx78-02, and I'm certain I got a knockoff recast of the parts. Abysmal experience, everything was warped or needed dremeling to even fit, but I made it work.
I've been wanting to get a model kit of the RX-78-02 and Char's custom Zaku II but with so many versions i was struggling to decide which ones i wanted. This review helped me decide to get the HG The Origin versions of both. Thanks Zach!
I'm definitely pretty glad I picked this kid up. I had one of the older GM kits from the same line, but all of the joint parts were pretty loose out of the box. I wouldn't mind painting this one though to somewhat tighten the joints, as it's a really nice kit in general
Technically you can just make one using GM Guard Custom head, shoulder armors, and Gundam Origin for the rest. Yes, GM Origin's appearance resembles RX-78-02 more than its 79 anime counterpart
@@thomastsuihn I was just looking at that. This makes it even more ridiculous that Bandai hasn’t issued a GM revive. The parts are all freaking there! Just put them together!
I was wondering whether I should get this one or the Revive ver. But after watched this video, I will put my money on this kit. Thank you for the review.
If I had to guess, I'd say if Bandai were going to put out anymore HG Origin kits, they'd put out the version of the Guncannon used on White Base. It'd basically be a color swap of the First Type with different hand options and its beam rifle and maybe a different head/backpack. They could also put out a standard GM and a few more variations outside of the Guard Custom
glad i watched this for a second time i didn’t even notice the chest Vulcan when i built this kit also those two grey pieces you have taken out are forearm are gatling guns there is so many hidden weapons on this kit i love the grand daddy gundam plus all the weapons you do see 👌🏾
We still have one more really interesting HG grandpa coming this year, though. The Beyond Global version doesn't seem to have the detail (or the decals) that this one does but the engineering looks next level.
lowkey want to get a second kit so i can get two shoulder cannons and two hyper bazookas and custom paint it and leave one with dual beam sabers like amuro 🤔
The foil sticker for the eyes was hard to stick for me. Don’t know why. Also the red center part for the middle attachment to the helmet keeps falling out for me. The handles to the beam sabers don’t stay nested into the back. Other than that and a few parts not closing tighter than I like it was fun to build. I’m a noob so maybe it being my first build it was issues with me instead but I’d like to think I was competent enough to put it together.
How did you get your water decals to look so good, mine always seem to have a glossy finish over it and you can clearly see the borders of where it was cut out.
the amount of different versions of HG granddaddy being released is too damn high, lol! i know its to celebrate the anniversary so it depends on which version of him you want to buy, but for me i will take all of them because they look different enough to me.
I don’t think they will make a Red Guncannon with the regular hands. Bandai might go with the Origin Manga design since it will be a pretty easy remold with some minor changes from the GC Calvary.
They basically have all the parts for it with the GM Night Seeker. At this point, I’m positive that the only reason that we don’t have a GM revive at this point is that Bandai is actively avoiding it for whatever reason.
The best looking granddaddy after we saw the super ugly/unique G40. Pretty excited when they announced this kit and now the price of this kit is jacked up by the seller which sucks. Won't get it right away but definitely will get it eventually! And the Beyond Global ver...so far we only get a few images of it and it doesn't look all that good in terms of proportion...
Its been two years, but this still reigns true. This kit has been severely overpriced by online sellers, its crazy. By the way, since the Beyond Global has been out now, is your opinion still the same as before?
@@2spky5me I got the Beyond Global kit after we got the proper promotional images. The proportion is growing on me and I actually like the overall design!
@@2spky5me I like both, but if you want me to pick one I'll choose Beyond Global one. It looks dynamic when you pose it, and I really love that pastel color too.
@@ZakuAurelius Already have revive Rx 78 2. V fin is sharp. This is more intriguing. Is it a crime to combine selected elements of both types of this Gundam?
Hey I was wondering, do they send out review kits early? I get all my stuff from USA Gundam but they always seem to get here a couple weeks or more after RUclipsrs get there's. It makes sense just curious if you knew.
@ ZakuAurelius. Hi I had asked on your live stream how do I find 1/100 pilot figures? I am looking for seated replacement figures or generic pieces for kit bashing?
Trade off for mobility. This becomes a bit more obvious as the RX-78-02 Gundam gets continuously upgraded during the One Year War. The middle type adds the hidden rear calf thrusters and handles on the shoulder armor which eases the means to be transported by a transport plane. The late type RX-78-02 Gundam has more thrusters in the shoulders, chest, backpack (similar to the RX-78-01 FSD), knee caps and rear calves aside from a core fighter and the magnetic coating joints.
I don’t panel line unpainted kits, I’ll just have to panel line it again once it’s painted. Point of these reviews is to show how the kits look straight out of the box without adding anything
Waiting for the lockdown to be over so i can go to the shop to get this gunpla. I will support the brick and mortar shop if i can get the plamo i want.
I don't think it will be the last one especially since there's been a few more hints that bandai will be fully adapting the rest of original (ex: that recent crunchyroll article hinting at a new gundam anime related to the original (no it's not outdated))
if they ever make a new RG grampa, i hope they make it out of this origin version. it would work out considering how different this is from the classic 40 year-old design, and an excuse to update the accessories. simmilar to the recent TV version of the wing, it would be great if they updated the RG using a different design. itll also give them an excuse to also update the zaku, and boy would the origin zaku in RG form be wildly cool.
I just want a RG Origin Late Type RX-78-02 T_T and also, at least, HG Origin White Base's Guncannon and Guntank and Ramba Ral's Gouf. This is kind of good for a HG (I have the MG, but it's just not detailed enough to look good at that scale) but I think the HG Origin Zakus look better, this has too many holes and they make it seems more like a toy than a model.
@@ZakuAurelius bummer which stand is in the video? FYI 2020 & Qty 4 PG's down.......staying busy! Strenth & Honor to all fellow collectors & may we all be safe & healthy!
![1/144 HG RX-78-02 Gundam [The Origin] Review](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/7MZp0tNXFbk/mqdefault.jpg)
Man they're really pushing high grades to the max these days, I'm loving it
The build is very much a high grade build, but the detail is fantastic, really looks like a scaled down Master Grade. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like Bandai wants to make this style the standard.
@@GotNextVideo I mean maybe it's because it would be more costly
@@a_wisepenny9227 I don't think so, I think HGs are just meant to maintain an anime accurate design, which in the case of The Origin is detailed but not so much in other series.
@@GotNextVideo kinda like the thunderbolt
There’s so many RX-78-2 types it’s hard to choose! I might wait for the Beyond Global version for that new tech they’ve been showing off.
Why not all why have to choose 😁
Things are going to get crazy when it becomes the norm for most hg's.
THis is one of the best HG RX 78-2 kit.
I’m new, but the MG Origin one is quite cool. Plenty of articulations,and I’m especially impressed with the legs articulation.
@@pyrojinn you should try the mg 2.0 and 3.0
2.0 have simplistic anime accurate design with great inner frame
3.0 is basically 1/100 version of the rg and it have great color separation and armor sifting gimmick when you move them
Im so excited for this kit since it was announced! too bad due to the pandemic situation in our country my local hobby store was temporarily closed
Same.. when this thing becomes available in my local shop in 2-3 weeks time im gettin it
Probably, you have overlooked the upcoming Beyond Global version..
Mines probably not gonna get delivered until this is over, I’ve also got a G40 with it. I don’t have a backlog so the delay is killing me.
@@someoneelse210 i saw beyond global as well , but i like the origins design thats why i had my eyes fixed on this version
Yeah it really sucks. This would be the perfect time to build a kit. I unfortunately preordered this kit months ago, but due to the pandemic my order wont be fulfilled for awhile.
A few minor building tips...
(1) Head vulcans are a bit fragile and tend to jam the head side armour when you are installing it. Do not try to force the head side armour in. You need to angle it a bit to get it in.
(2) There is an extra wrist vulcan pod if you want more dakka.
(3) Sadly, there is no extra chest vulcan pod.
(4) The front skirts will get super floppy if you clip them; be aware and have a plan for reinforcing/thickening the ball joints just a smidgen. Or drill them out and insert a pin.
Time to wait for the origin Zaku to be brought into MG now
YES! please! I ended up having to find a resin kit on ebay to make my own MG origin zaku II to go with my rx78-02, and I'm certain I got a knockoff recast of the parts. Abysmal experience, everything was warped or needed dremeling to even fit, but I made it work.
That would be a first day purchase for me
dear bandai, just change the outer armor will be enough for the mg origin zaku, remain its 2.0 inner frame
Yeah!!!!
Need this
I've been wanting to get a model kit of the RX-78-02 and Char's custom Zaku II but with so many versions i was struggling to decide which ones i wanted. This review helped me decide to get the HG The Origin versions of both. Thanks Zach!
Try the revive one,it's cheaper and fun to build and I can't for the revive zaku 2 red comet as well
I'm definitely pretty glad I picked this kid up. I had one of the older GM kits from the same line, but all of the joint parts were pretty loose out of the box. I wouldn't mind painting this one though to somewhat tighten the joints, as it's a really nice kit in general
I just want a basic GM from the Origin line!
this
Technically you can just make one using GM Guard Custom head, shoulder armors, and Gundam Origin for the rest.
Yes, GM Origin's appearance resembles RX-78-02 more than its 79 anime counterpart
You're not alone
The Night Seeker has a ton of normal GM looking parts such as new shoulders and legs, we can hope
@@thomastsuihn I was just looking at that. This makes it even more ridiculous that Bandai hasn’t issued a GM revive. The parts are all freaking there! Just put them together!
I've been waiting for bandai to make an rx78 hg like this, I wasn't feeling any of the other variants like the revive etc. but this one's got it
this kit kicks ass,i just ordered 2nd to do early type!!!
This is my favorite 1/144 scale RX-78-2 so far. Looks nice next to my MG version.
This is going to be my first gundam im very excited. Never built a model kit before
I've been a fan of RX but never like any model kits BUT this!! I will definitely buy this one for sure!
I was wondering whether I should get this one or the Revive ver. But after watched this video, I will put my money on this kit.
Thank you for the review.
The only pro side of the revive is it is so much cheaper..
I got two of the kits, since I want to display them both versions
If I had to guess, I'd say if Bandai were going to put out anymore HG Origin kits, they'd put out the version of the Guncannon used on White Base. It'd basically be a color swap of the First Type with different hand options and its beam rifle and maybe a different head/backpack. They could also put out a standard GM and a few more variations outside of the Guard Custom
The middle type looks kinda like the Ver Ka
Great review Zach - thanks! I'm looking forward to building this one.
Thanks Jon!
Been waiting for this since I read origin, hyped to get it
Hands down my favorite version of the RX-78-2
I really hope they do the GM Origin version it's so badass and the GM Guard Custom already has some of the molds it uses
glad i watched this for a second time i didn’t even notice the chest Vulcan when i built this kit also those two grey pieces you have taken out are forearm are gatling guns there is so many hidden weapons on this kit i love the grand daddy gundam plus all the weapons you do see 👌🏾
Oh, the Hyper Bazooka is very nice. It looks a lot like the Alex's bazooka, which has never been in a HG kit.
Just cancelled my entry grade rx 78 2 and ordered this, my first gundam kit 🙌
8:46 RIP Amuro and core fighter
F in the chat
Great review - even 3 years since you dropped it it’s helped me decide on my first kit at 33 years old 😂
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! Check out the video on my painted build of this one too!
i actually preferred the revive chest vents, but then again the origin version might look better once panel lined
We still have one more really interesting HG grandpa coming this year, though. The Beyond Global version doesn't seem to have the detail (or the decals) that this one does but the engineering looks next level.
Just built mine this weekend. definitely my favorite HG rx78. plus decal from delpi
I plan to buy the MG version of this kit because its bigger and has effect parts.
Finally to match the char zaku II origin I have :D
lowkey want to get a second kit so i can get two shoulder cannons and two hyper bazookas and custom paint it and leave one with dual beam sabers like amuro 🤔
The foil sticker for the eyes was hard to stick for me. Don’t know why. Also the red center part for the middle attachment to the helmet keeps falling out for me. The handles to the beam sabers don’t stay nested into the back. Other than that and a few parts not closing tighter than I like it was fun to build. I’m a noob so maybe it being my first build it was issues with me instead but I’d like to think I was competent enough to put it together.
How did you get your water decals to look so good, mine always seem to have a glossy finish over it and you can clearly see the borders of where it was cut out.
I have been waiting a review from you about this kit. Thank you
The HG Origin line still needs the base version of the GM and it needs the GM Custom Sayla Mass ver.
Bandai: haha no
I bought this already and it’s on its way to my house and this is going to be my first gundam
I'm still waiting for mine to be delivered!
Great review! Question, when taking off stickers for paining prep is there some sort of special technique or solvent to get off the residue?
Lighter fluid does the trick and isn’t too harsh on the plastic
ZakuAurelius Awesome, thank you
This gives me a reason to buy both this kit and char’s zaku from hg the origin line of kits
I'm definitely getting this once the pandemic and quarantine ends
Thats gonna take months man
5 months later...
@@Gunpla_shrimp 1 year later
Cant wait to get my hands on this kit! It's going to look good next to my MG ver of this kit.
Bandai's hand game is leveling up!
Just waiting for this to arrive this April. Hope it pushes through
the amount of different versions of HG granddaddy being released is too damn high, lol! i know its to celebrate the anniversary so it depends on which version of him you want to buy, but for me i will take all of them because they look different enough to me.
nice review. Sold me on this, will paint as well but great overall.
Best HG of 2020.
Also HG the Origin MSD Psycommu Zaku
Marvellous. Origin kits FTW
We are still missing the Guncannon in red and with regular hands.
I don’t think they will make a Red Guncannon with the regular hands. Bandai might go with the Origin Manga design since it will be a pretty easy remold with some minor changes from the GC Calvary.
They could have given the yellow fin and optional purple eyes
just paint it 4head
@@bigweld6792 you'll see they'll release it as a late type.
@@Bocalt purple gundam marker
Do you think we will get a hg origins RGM-79 vanilla gm? We seriously need a new version in 1/144 and that would be a great addition to the line.
They basically have all the parts for it with the GM Night Seeker. At this point, I’m positive that the only reason that we don’t have a GM revive at this point is that Bandai is actively avoiding it for whatever reason.
5:42
CLOVER GUNDAM BANZAI!!!!!!!!!
I like that you can just ignore the early type and middle type and build it as a somewhat traditional RX-78-2
I love the build so far, but what the best way to clean up the thrusters after removed off the spruce tree?
Would you recommend this or the revive version for beginners? Thank you.
Either one, but I suppose the revive may be slightly easier.
@@ZakuAurelius Might as well build this one, and thanks.
The shoulder cannon makes this a buy for me.
I think I might get him to complement the mg the hg origin kits are great and I want bandai to know thats what they need to keep doing
i wonder if you do a flat top coat would the sticker decals seemed too obnoxious?
The best looking granddaddy after we saw the super ugly/unique G40. Pretty excited when they announced this kit and now the price of this kit is jacked up by the seller which sucks. Won't get it right away but definitely will get it eventually!
And the Beyond Global ver...so far we only get a few images of it and it doesn't look all that good in terms of proportion...
Its been two years, but this still reigns true. This kit has been severely overpriced by online sellers, its crazy.
By the way, since the Beyond Global has been out now, is your opinion still the same as before?
@@2spky5me I got the Beyond Global kit after we got the proper promotional images. The proportion is growing on me and I actually like the overall design!
@@fantastiCkiLler92 compared to the origin, which one do you prefer? To me, the beyond global looks a bit thin and small for my taste.
@@2spky5me I like both, but if you want me to pick one I'll choose Beyond Global one. It looks dynamic when you pose it, and I really love that pastel color too.
I've waited so much for this review. Thank you!
If I had to choose between this and the RG, which one should I go with? I've never had a RX-78-02 btw
Get this one!
@@ZakuAurelius wow thanks for the reply. Really appreciate it! Alright I'm going to get it for new year
@@ZakuAurelius
Already have revive Rx 78 2. V fin is sharp. This is more intriguing. Is it a crime to combine selected elements of both types of this Gundam?
I'm having a hard time plugging the Shoulder canon because it's not really fit and some how feels loose
Hey I was wondering, do they send out review kits early?
I get all my stuff from USA Gundam but they always seem to get here a couple weeks or more after RUclipsrs get there's.
It makes sense just curious if you knew.
No, I don’t get my kits from them directly. I get them here locally in Korea or from japan.
@@ZakuAurelius gotya, thank you
@ ZakuAurelius. Hi I had asked on your live stream how do I find 1/100 pilot figures? I am looking for seated replacement figures or generic pieces for kit bashing?
Wait till the "Beyond Global" version arrives...
Why does a later version of the machine have LESS weaponry???
I dont understand that. But still, this kit is so awesome. The mastergrade is one of my favorite kit ever and im looking forward to this one.
@@Coolio_Ash Origin is an alternate version of UC.
Trade off for mobility.
This becomes a bit more obvious as the RX-78-02 Gundam gets continuously upgraded during the One Year War.
The middle type adds the hidden rear calf thrusters and handles on the shoulder armor which eases the means to be transported by a transport plane.
The late type RX-78-02 Gundam has more thrusters in the shoulders, chest, backpack (similar to the RX-78-01 FSD), knee caps and rear calves aside from a core fighter and the magnetic coating joints.
Hey bro the gundam rx 78-2 rivive vs origin if rivive 3/10
If the origin is 99/10
No panel lining?
I don’t panel line unpainted kits, I’ll just have to panel line it again once it’s painted. Point of these reviews is to show how the kits look straight out of the box without adding anything
I think the early type with the middle-type Ver. Ka-esque shoulders will look super cool. I love little bar details like that. ^.^
Can't wait for the rx 78-2 global kit
Can we use the shoulder cannon on Gundam FSD as well? Coz both cannon looksalike.
Are you going to review the rg evangelion kit? Would love to see it ❤️❤️ great vid as always
Yes! As soon as I can
@@ZakuAurelius don't review it it's freakin terrible
@@imperatrixumbrosa8443 why is it bad
huge galaxy brain its not bad, the only bad aspect is the right arm is loose thats all
Welp, time to get this for part upgrades for my OO Sky Bahamut Gundam
Probably be many months before I am able to get one because it will sell out everywhere.
Is the hips join loose?
No
Waiting for the lockdown to be over so i can go to the shop to get this gunpla.
I will support the brick and mortar shop if i can get the plamo i want.
Finally..can't wait for mine
Great kit. Now can we finally get an MG Zaku from The Origin? Great review btw, super informative as always.
this is the one that launched in March right?
The sticker is hard to get on the figure
Hope they continue to do all the origin version mobile suits
Comfy gunpla review time
Is it waterslide decal or dry decal
Sticker decal
are they stickers or water slide decals? been looking at the beyond global for a diorama but this might fit the bill.
Just stickers, as usual to the HG Origin line
OMG MY FAVORITE VERSION GRANDDADDY GUNDAM IS NOW IN HG FORM!!!
💯💯💯
Tfw the configuration you wanted (two beam sabers and shoulder cannon) is impossible without mods.
HGs don't usually have armor separation like that on the knees, right?
It’s not too common
The only thing this is missing is a core fighter. But honestly do you want one in it’s stomach to interfere with articulation?
I don't think it will be the last one especially since there's been a few more hints that bandai will be fully adapting the rest of original (ex: that recent crunchyroll article hinting at a new gundam anime related to the original (no it's not outdated))
I'm just building this and I'm noticing that my kit is literally brown instead of red, is that possible?
Ehhhh? That’s not right haha
@@ZakuAurelius meh, I hoped that the camera somewhat changed the tone, but it's literally brown (#7e2e1f ! ).
Guess I'll have to paint it (:
if they ever make a new RG grampa, i hope they make it out of this origin version. it would work out considering how different this is from the classic 40 year-old design, and an excuse to update the accessories. simmilar to the recent TV version of the wing, it would be great if they updated the RG using a different design.
itll also give them an excuse to also update the zaku, and boy would the origin zaku in RG form be wildly cool.
I just want a RG Origin Late Type RX-78-02 T_T and also, at least, HG Origin White Base's Guncannon and Guntank and Ramba Ral's Gouf.
This is kind of good for a HG (I have the MG, but it's just not detailed enough to look good at that scale) but I think the HG Origin Zakus look better, this has too many holes and they make it seems more like a toy than a model.
So what's the difference from Gundam mobile suit grand daddy Gundam, and origin again?
Not a lot really just some design bits
Finally an Origin RX-78 i can afford
Awesome review. Is the stand included?
Unfortunately not
@@ZakuAurelius bummer which stand is in the video? FYI 2020 & Qty 4 PG's down.......staying busy! Strenth & Honor to all fellow collectors & may we all be safe & healthy!
I have a question guys.
Who is RX-78-2's main enemy?
And is there a Gunpla for his enemy, together with this release?
DON CARLO generally the RX fought against Zaku model mobile suits.
Chars Zaku 2
Is it possible to mount the shoulder cannon on the other side too sir?
Yes
ZakuAurelius Thanks for the reply!
Going to get 2 of these to create one HFA RX-78-02 Gundam
Need this and the upcoming global version too!
How do you tell marking stickers from water transfer decals?
If you can peel it up like a sticker, it’s a sticker. Plus stickers and usually have a square shape cut out around the decal
grandaddy never been this articulated.. but still might get the mg ver... 😁😁