It got good when the ver.ANIME line started. Proportions made to mimic the on screen counterpart in ways a Gunpla can't as well as coming with a ton of cool effect parts.
These line were also really good for either "play" or "display". Highly articulate (maybe not all of them), anime accurate, and tons of effect parts. Even Gunpla can't always reached that level. It's too bad that I can't afford to buy them. Gunpla wins at the price category.
@@narutoman876 They're still good. It just happened that Mecha's Aries had a pretty odd issue in regards to the materials used for plastic and paint (eventhough I'm not quite sure what really happened, either the degrading paint or something else).
Avenger_00209 Judging from the past records of RE line, it would not be as good as the damashii one in terms of posability. Moreover, 1/100 will certainly have weight issues.
Bandai seems to be putting a lot of effort into Robot Damashii. Must be catering to the new generation that have no patience for building Gunpla. The HGUC Hygog is actually very solid kit at $15USD. Still a good deal today. The gunpla arms can be posed without drooping. This RD figure has superior articulation, effect parts, more color separation. They seems to be doing every suit for 0080 for the RD line. Also.. The P Bandai RD Zeong Ver ANIME is an absolute Beast.
@@mr.cranker8086 Yup in the age of mobile apps and ADD... model kits are more of a hobby for old timers. From my experience at several local hobby shops in my region the gunpla kits are mostly sold to ages 20+ (95%). Action figures are popular among ages 10 to 15.. and usually purchased by adults.
I don’t really think that the “new generation” has no patience. The main reason robot damashi has gotten better is simply because the methods used to produce and the money invested has increased. Also with anime making a larger mark the world wide market the amount of people interested in the gundam franchise has increased. This leads to more people in the fandom some of which would not enjoy building gunpla simply because that is not something they are interested in,
Nice to see some Robot Damashii for a change. Bandai has definitely improved them in the last few years. I buy some every once in a while, hope to see more of this!
That's odd about your previous experience with RD. I have some that are from 2010, - zero discoloring, perfect QC and better proportions than their Gunpla counterparts.
4:20 You know you are a small fry and your days are numbered when there's peg hole on your face. What connects on the other side isn't just a Hy-Gogg, it's your fate.
ABS plastic can become discolored over time if exposed to UV light. It happens because ABS plastic is flammable, and they have to mix a flame retardant in with it. This is why some people's SNES is all yellow, and gross looking rather than the grayish color that it was originally. Gunpla doesn't discolor because it's outside isn't made of ABS plastic. The reason ABS plastic is used is because it's a strong plastic. If you block out the natural light in your display room, and use LED lights then you shouldn't have any issues with discoloration.
This right here saved the life of MAH BOI JOBBY... Robot Damashii... No need to build, or paint, or modify... Building kits for me is a GREAT experience, but simply playing with them... 🤩👌👌👌
Believe it or not, the arms of the HGUC Hy-Gogg are pretty solid. I've had mine for about a year and have posed and re-posed it numerous times, but the arms still can hold themselves up.
Bought this for my 4 year old, needless to say he lost a few fingers for it, but its an AWESOME toy (for ~9 or older probably, though sites say 15...). Simply so fun to play with all the effects!
I got myself the Strelitzia last month and was really surprised by the quality, it’s really good and Iam now currently away in spain and I happend to come across the A.N.I.M.E RX-78 so I had to pick it up. And im glad i did!! it did not disappoint me!
I remember when I was just a little kid in the early 2000s when Gundam aired on toonami and they sold 1/144 scale NoGrade models at Target stores. The Gundam Alex and the Hygogg were two of the first Gunpla I ever built. Even now those suits hold a special nostalgic place in my mind.
This is coming from nowhere but I noticed that all the gundams galeo from gundam ibo pilots have a gimmick in the legs:Kamaris has leg thrusters,trooper well...has the trooper form,vidar are has the foot blades/hunters edge,then finally the Kimaras vidar has the extending nee drill or pile
I appreciate you covering stuff like this to you are doing a great job keep up the good work and never give up would like to see some armored Core stuff and some Pat labor stuff maybe at least I would appreciate it
I'm pretty sure that the Robot Damashii GM Cold Climate is already out. I think the one that's coming out in January is the GM Sniper II ver ANIME, which is the second (and vastly improved) GM Sniper II Robot Damashii figure.
Would you consider doing retro gunpla reviews as some fun side project? Notably of HG Deathscythe Hell Ew and HG Altron EW, and the like? I think it'll be pretty funny, but more than that show how far gunpla has improved.
I love the ANIME line of Damashii's a lot, but 0080 really hit it out of the park. Especially because the HG's are, for the most part, pretty old. Really excited for the other GM's and the Guncannon. Even if there's a high chance that many will be P-Bandai. Oh well, at least the Sniper and Cold District were regular release.
Yes, you do. Also Since hlj upgraded their site they no longer show shipping prices for items going into warehouse,back order or pre order. I've found they tend to be a bit more pricey and slow to dispatch. If they offered a discount code with these videos, then they'd be on par with competitors imo. But sometimes it's all we got
You are late to the game, the Ver Anime line is amazing. RD has been amazing for awhile now. Also I’ve never had issues with discoloration, but I keep my figures out of sunlight.
Wish you could do more ver A.N.I.M.E. Robot damashii so we can see what to expect before we buy any. Also have you checked out the HCM Pro Exia DX? Or any thoughts on it?
So what do you do with all of these kits and rd's that you don't keep? I've noticed the claim in a few videos now and I'm curious to see where you get rid of them.
Bandai really needs to release more multi-purpose effect parts for Gundam model kits, something like the ninpulse beam effects... those things could give some much needed life for those who build stuff out of the box...
I recently got the robot spirit devilfish and a ice broke off because was and an idiot and wasn’t sure if it was a snap on part and super glued right on you don’t even notice it
i really want to know what should i buy, cuz i have built 2 SDs and 3 HGs , but im not sure if i should go up by a grade and buy an RG or go to an MG instead. so yeah im a bit puzzled rite now.
I actually have a set of effect parts like those for the RG Freedom Gundam that I got in a little goody pack from my vendor... Pretty sure they were part of a campaign or something cause the goody pack was made up of leftover stuff from Bandai's prior Gunpla Campaigns. I'll tag you in a post on Instagram after I try them out with the RG Freedom I got for Christmas.
Mecha Gaikotsu im pretty sure I accidentally flipped it and another small piece out of the tray when I opened it. Just an excuse to buy a couple more I guess and finish Cyclops team lol
This would be a good way to gauge what a Master Grade Hygogg can potentially have for articulation, but alas its gonna be a re 100 if they ever make a 1/100 hygogg
I hope they make more Code Geass model kits.. (Since ... Uhh.. Y'know.. There are new code geass anime and stuff) ;-; A Gawain Kit would be nice to have.. But alas, we got just a few. They made the Lancelot and Guren Mk-II but why not the Gawain, Gloucester or Gekka ;-; most Code Geass Mechs are Robot Spirits.
It got good when the ver.ANIME line started. Proportions made to mimic the on screen counterpart in ways a Gunpla can't as well as coming with a ton of cool effect parts.
The Ver Anime RX-78 and GM are absolutely fantastic.
These line were also really good for either "play" or "display". Highly articulate (maybe not all of them), anime accurate, and tons of effect parts. Even Gunpla can't always reached that level.
It's too bad that I can't afford to buy them. Gunpla wins at the price category.
It was good before then too. The Wing, X, and G lines where all fantastic.
the ANIME line just went to the max with great engineering and accessories
The engineering also went up a level with the ANIME line. Never imagined a Zaku to bend that much at the waist 😂
@@narutoman876 They're still good. It just happened that Mecha's Aries had a pretty odd issue in regards to the materials used for plastic and paint (eventhough I'm not quite sure what really happened, either the degrading paint or something else).
I'm hoping Bandai do an RE/100 Hy-Gogg at some point, it's one of my favourite grunt suits ever.
Avenger_00209 Judging from the past records of RE line, it would not be as good as the damashii one in terms of posability. Moreover, 1/100 will certainly have weight issues.
But is it truely a grunt suit? 1st episode of war in tge pocket gave me the special forces vibe
@@DJ_GrimDark I'd say so, even specialised/high performance suits are grunts sometimes - take the Jesta, for example.
@@samuelandjw I think with Bandai's modern engineering they could work around any weight issues, as well as giving it good pose-ability.
@@theofficialavenger fair enough you have a good point there
Aquatic Zeon gundams are amazing, I love each and every one of there designs
Bandai seems to be putting a lot of effort into Robot Damashii. Must be catering to the new generation that have no patience for building Gunpla.
The HGUC Hygog is actually very solid kit at $15USD. Still a good deal today. The gunpla arms can be posed without drooping.
This RD figure has superior articulation, effect parts, more color separation. They seems to be doing every suit for 0080 for the RD line.
Also.. The P Bandai RD Zeong Ver ANIME is an absolute Beast.
hahahahha lol. damn youngsters, can't sit down to build a gunpla!! (says this as a millennial)
@@mr.cranker8086 Yup in the age of mobile apps and ADD... model kits are more of a hobby for old timers. From my experience at several local hobby shops in my region the gunpla kits are mostly sold to ages 20+ (95%). Action figures are popular among ages 10 to 15.. and usually purchased by adults.
Spicy Build Compared to 0079 ver ANIME, 0080 lines are not as good. Although hy-gogg is a clear exception.
@@s3d17 you kids with your figmas and figuarts
I don’t really think that the “new generation” has no patience. The main reason robot damashi has gotten better is simply because the methods used to produce and the money invested has increased. Also with anime making a larger mark the world wide market the amount of people interested in the gundam franchise has increased. This leads to more people in the fandom some of which would not enjoy building gunpla simply because that is not something they are interested in,
You know it is good when he uses background music
He always uses background music
@@fauxvier8519 Well, it's the good background music. Does anyone know the title?
I hope that the modelkit team in Bandai takes this as serious competition and starts re-releasing 2.0's of the 0080 and 0083 kits.
W I D E B O I
S H O R T A N D S T O U T
@@sathu8317 B R O A D A N D S L U M P Y
Isaac Bautista “that’ll hold’em alright”
HEHEHEHEHEHEHE
W I D E H Y G O G G
F LE X I B L E A R M S B O I
Nice to see some Robot Damashii for a change. Bandai has definitely improved them in the last few years. I buy some every once in a while, hope to see more of this!
That's odd about your previous experience with RD. I have some that are from 2010, - zero discoloring, perfect QC and better proportions than their Gunpla counterparts.
mitch mitchell Discolouration all depends on the colour of the parts but more importantly how you store it e.g. away from direct sunlight.
*F91 Gundam intensifies*
For gunpla, yeah sure old RDs don't do justice, except Duel Gundam Assaultshroud.
But for other Mechs, RDs are the best
gadessa and garazzo did alright considerating how early they were
@mitch mitchell do you know if this is an action figure or do you have to completely assemble it?
This looks so impressive, thanks for showcasing a golden nugget from a line I had similar negative assumptions about!
theyve been pretty great for a long time. And theyve been EXCELLENT since the ANIME sub line.
Such a unique mobile suit to make a pricey figure out of
I got 3😍
I just received mine and it's worth the price. One of the best RDs to date in my opinion.
@@skibidiwonyoung talk to ppl that make a lot of money but don't have time to build gunpla man, like me =)
4:20 You know you are a small fry and your days are numbered when there's peg hole on your face.
What connects on the other side isn't just a Hy-Gogg, it's your fate.
Thank you, Robot Spirits, for not making Andy die in vain. *salute*
ABS plastic can become discolored over time if exposed to UV light. It happens because ABS plastic is flammable, and they have to mix a flame retardant in with it. This is why some people's SNES is all yellow, and gross looking rather than the grayish color that it was originally. Gunpla doesn't discolor because it's outside isn't made of ABS plastic. The reason ABS plastic is used is because it's a strong plastic. If you block out the natural light in your display room, and use LED lights then you shouldn't have any issues with discoloration.
That’s some super useful info! Never actually knew a SNES was made from ABS, but I know the exact gross colour you’re taking about.
Robot Damashii has been smashing it for a good while now... My last one was an exclusive RGM-79GS Space Command GM-also badass!
It was one particular amazing and awesome hy gogg..
This right here saved the life of MAH BOI JOBBY... Robot Damashii... No need to build, or paint, or modify... Building kits for me is a GREAT experience, but simply playing with them... 🤩👌👌👌
Believe it or not, the arms of the HGUC Hy-Gogg are pretty solid. I've had mine for about a year and have posed and re-posed it numerous times, but the arms still can hold themselves up.
Bought this for my 4 year old, needless to say he lost a few fingers for it, but its an AWESOME toy (for ~9 or older probably, though sites say 15...). Simply so fun to play with all the effects!
I got myself the Strelitzia last month and was really surprised by the quality, it’s really good and Iam now currently away in spain and I happend to come across the A.N.I.M.E RX-78 so I had to pick it up. And im glad i did!! it did not disappoint me!
@Mechagaikotsu , you forgot to mention the extending ankles for more articulation in the feet too ! :D
I remember when I was just a little kid in the early 2000s when Gundam aired on toonami and they sold 1/144 scale NoGrade models at Target stores. The Gundam Alex and the Hygogg were two of the first Gunpla I ever built. Even now those suits hold a special nostalgic place in my mind.
The Robot Spirits Freedom, Justice, and Tallgeese are all awesome figures too, some of my favourites!
Anything from war in the pocket has a special place in my heart
YOOOO those effects parts are out of this world!
I just got the Alex robot damashii. Its awesome. The weapon effect parts are what sold me
So glad I got 2 of these. It's so beautiful. Can't wait for the Kampfer release and potentially Dom from 0083.
Hy gogg!
Bye goog!
The world needs more gundam puns. We don't have enough, if any.
King Gogg
GunDAM that was a good pun
I I love watching he's videos , keep up the good work mechagokaitso😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😁😀
Ethan Joeff Aquino Hmph, Mechagokaitsu
This is coming from nowhere but I noticed that all the gundams galeo from gundam ibo pilots have a gimmick in the legs:Kamaris has leg thrusters,trooper well...has the trooper form,vidar are has the foot blades/hunters edge,then finally the Kimaras vidar has the extending nee drill or pile
Ok this is EPIC
Acguy squad from Thunderbolt would be great addition to the line up
You convinced me to buy one just now.
Dude some of the new ones been looking rad.... ohhh that hy gogggg
Glorious, I wasn't impressed with the gunpla version of this guy, but I wanted one for my collection, guess Robot spirit has me covered here
Take a shot everytime Gaikotsu says "That is so cool" or "So good"
Jesus without paint and with only good lighting it can already look that good.
I appreciate you covering stuff like this to you are doing a great job keep up the good work and never give up would like to see some armored Core stuff and some Pat labor stuff maybe at least I would appreciate it
i'd have to find a way to reverse the arms and legs, he looks so much like a startled frog from behind and i love it.
There is actually a little sliding gimmick in the little fins on the legs.
HAPPY NEW.YEAR BRO!!!! MORE GUNPLA FOR 2019
Those effect parts are amazing.
I'm pretty sure that the Robot Damashii GM Cold Climate is already out. I think the one that's coming out in January is the GM Sniper II ver ANIME, which is the second (and vastly improved) GM Sniper II Robot Damashii figure.
6:47 OK that bit made the video for me lol
Keep up the good work mechagaikoutsu
Happy new year 🥳 From the Philippines
WOW
Even playing as Hygogg in GUNDAM BATTLE ASSAULT 1 & 2 is amazing!
My girlfriend actually got me the OG Hg HyGogg from the 80’s for Christmas. XD
Where did you get those stands from? Great review btw!
Would you consider doing retro gunpla reviews as some fun side project? Notably of HG Deathscythe Hell Ew and HG Altron EW, and the like? I think it'll be pretty funny, but more than that show how far gunpla has improved.
I love the ANIME line of Damashii's a lot, but 0080 really hit it out of the park. Especially because the HG's are, for the most part, pretty old. Really excited for the other GM's and the Guncannon. Even if there's a high chance that many will be P-Bandai. Oh well, at least the Sniper and Cold District were regular release.
Man , now I want a hy gogg myself
Just like the Gunpla version. Need Swap change the leg and the arm in underwater mode. But this one has ton gimmick than the gunpla version.
Yeah but the hguc Is like 10 dollars, I guess this One costs like 5-6x times that price
Yep.
I already got HGUC Hygoog and the arm joint is still solid. But the big problem with and a let down is only the mono eye can't move.
Hobby link japan have to Pay a lot of shipping fees?
Yes, you do. Also
Since hlj upgraded their site they no longer show shipping prices for items going into warehouse,back order or pre order.
I've found they tend to be a bit more pricey and slow to dispatch. If they offered a discount code with these videos, then they'd be on par with competitors imo. But sometimes it's all we got
You need to spend about 75+$ with them to make it worthwhile, shipping ranges from aproximately 8$- 32$
You are late to the game, the Ver Anime line is amazing. RD has been amazing for awhile now. Also I’ve never had issues with discoloration, but I keep my figures out of sunlight.
I'd recommend checking out the Metal Robot Damashii line.
He did review the Metal RD Double O. But I do wish the Infinite Justice could feature one day, it's so damn good.
@@cal7447
Gonna be honest, completely forgot about that.
I'm guessing you displayed your Aries where it is exposed in sunlight, sunlight can cause discoloration on plastic, especially white parts
Wish you could do more ver A.N.I.M.E. Robot damashii so we can see what to expect before we buy any. Also have you checked out the HCM Pro Exia DX? Or any thoughts on it?
So what do you do with all of these kits and rd's that you don't keep? I've noticed the claim in a few videos now and I'm curious to see where you get rid of them.
What about the 00 boomerang?
Happy New Years. Peace ✌🏻
The Robot Spirits ver. A.N.I.M.E. figures are all very good, you should check them out.
Bandai really needs to release more multi-purpose effect parts for Gundam model kits, something like the ninpulse beam effects... those things could give some much needed life for those who build stuff out of the box...
Have you ever looked at the MG epyon kit?
Could you also review the hg version of this?
Just built the hg , 2024 lol, I would kill for a mg version of this
Hi, where to buy that action base? it looks slimmer than the standard gunpla stand
Real grade hygogg would be interesting af
I believe since robo damashii rx-78 gundam ver anime. Because lots of effect and nice articulation.
Btw, my old gunplas also discolor (specially white plastic turn to yellowish).
I recently got the robot spirit devilfish and a ice broke off because was and an idiot and wasn’t sure if it was a snap on part and super glued right on you don’t even notice it
every Gundam ive tried to buy on HLJ is backordered the prices are nice but I dont really wanna wait 4-6 weeks for a gundam that I want.
Can you review the GM CDT and NT Alex?
Ever think about getting more Metal Builds?
i really want to know what should i buy, cuz i have built 2 SDs and 3 HGs , but im not sure if i should go up by a grade and buy an RG or go to an MG instead. so yeah im a bit puzzled rite now.
I will take a look at every thing that is related to gunpla
☝️😎🤘
Do you have to build that
are these just action figures or are the actual models you build?
I actually have a set of effect parts like those for the RG Freedom Gundam that I got in a little goody pack from my vendor... Pretty sure they were part of a campaign or something cause the goody pack was made up of leftover stuff from Bandai's prior Gunpla Campaigns. I'll tag you in a post on Instagram after I try them out with the RG Freedom I got for Christmas.
When will be my PG kit review Mecha??? :(
The pacific rim uprising robot spirits were great
My question is, have u gotten the don tropen?
Since you love the Aries so much.. You must be aware there's a Noin green deco one out there..
HAPPY NEW YEARS MECHA GAIKOTSU! IT’S OFFICIALLY *2019!*
he liked the figure so much he ran out of adjectives multiple times during the video XD
Along with the hy-gogg, RD Dom ver ANIME is one of the best RD figures.
You should pick up the zgok, its damn good
I have several of both regular and commander type.
Help!! Cant decide if i should get this or the robot spirits zaku II kai
Wait, so do you not have a GM Sniper II?
Odd. I cant seem to find the extra antenna for mine. Did it have it’s own spot in the tray or in a baggie? What an I missing here? Lol
Tiny little spot in one of the top corners IIRC. Maybe you breathed it in by accident 😂
Mecha Gaikotsu im pretty sure I accidentally flipped it and another small piece out of the tray when I opened it. Just an excuse to buy a couple more I guess and finish Cyclops team lol
You gotta check out the A.N.I.M.E. (can't believe I actually typed that) Zaku 2 Kai. You might like it.
By the way, hlj has it listed as discontinued
Did you know Damashii/Tamashii figures are hand assembled?
God I love the hy gogg. it's not on hlj but I bought it!
I love Robot Spirits. I sell these things, and have never heard anyone claim they discolored. Or seen it myself. But maybe you had a bad experience.
Opening this video broke my tablet... But it is better now :)
This would be a good way to gauge what a Master Grade Hygogg can potentially have for articulation, but alas its gonna be a re 100 if they ever make a 1/100 hygogg
I hope they make more Code Geass model kits.. (Since ... Uhh.. Y'know.. There are new code geass anime and stuff) ;-;
A Gawain Kit would be nice to have.. But alas, we got just a few. They made the Lancelot and Guren Mk-II but why not the Gawain, Gloucester or Gekka ;-;
most Code Geass Mechs are Robot Spirits.
Is this HY a buildable kit?