With what RG did with a flashy suit like Freedom, I'd like to see what they could do with more simple things. Personally I wouldn't mind an RG Z'gok, or EZ8. Or if they kept going with the Seed stuff, RG Mobile Ginn.
I can only sign up with our summary. You got all the pluses and minuses. Although I'm kinda surprised you tore off thumbs. Yes they are vulnerable, but that was obvious when I saw them on RX-78-2. All you need to make sure you won't break them is to fold them down and align them along the palm. Then when you get the blaster/shield handle fixed with other fingers, you put them up. Looks like the next RG kit is Skygrasper with Launcher and Swords striker packs - it's already up for pre-orders.
I have built this kit. A major issue is the waist section. It is not very securely attached and will fall out if you hold it by the upper torso. Also in my one the face mask broke so be careful when handling it. Other than these issues this is a great kit and will attract attention on your shelf.
Just finished building mines last night, only part I broke was the tiny white mouth piece. It split in 2 when i applied to much pressure trying to remove it from the plastic. Thankfully i was able to shove them both into the face and they stayed together without any glue. The only part I don't like about this kit is the rear hip guard, it doesn't really move but overall great rg
I think a strong point for RG Freedom was its ability to turn the "meh" people into "I'm getting this!" people such as myself. There are so much great poses the Freedom can do and the promo pictures even sold me (imagine what more you can do). I place my money on (for RG) Gouf Exia Gundam Mk-II AGE-1 Normal GM
This was my first build (any grade) in years! It was a bit confusing when it came to the wings but the rest of the build was really straight forward. The end result looks great without any paint. Really like this build. ^_^!!! Cheers
the freedom is definitely a likely choice for a perfect grade. but so are many other gundams, like the Nu or maybe even the alex. a "the origin" RX-78-02 is also a possibility! given the fact that bandai is giving both SEED and the universal century a lot of love recently both are very likely though. but its pretty obvious that we will have to wait until next year. by the way, its almost time to see how your predictions for 2011 went!^^
@archole1106 robert has a video of where you can buy the models online in his channel somewhere. If you wish to buy it in a store, you would need to look for any hobby stores around your area. Hope this helped, but if you still have question just ask around you have the whole internet to use.
@TaurusOxford Bandai isn't completely screwing over Wing fans. The Master Grades are still coming out. If anything its fans of X or Victory that are getting screwed over. Wing has what 8 MGs and 1 PG out while X has only 2 HGAW and Victory has 2 MGs out. As much as I'd like to see more Wing(HGAC or RG) X and Victory deserve a bit more attention. Also I'm not counting the old kits from all of the series, I'm only referring to the newer stuff.
can't wait to start building mine after hearing all of these, thanks a lot and as usual a great review. I guess it would be fun to see a RG force impulse together with a anti-ship sword just to recreate the scene where freedom got beaten
I'm going to guess Shining as the next RG. They've been giving G Gundam a lot of love lately, and a RG Shining would top it off well, followed by an RG God.
I must say I can't wait to finish mine I pre ordered it long ago. And thanks for the warning real grade is my favorite line but the parts are so detailed and so many that things tend to be fragile and thin.
this kit i have and my 1st one its pretty good! I have no problems except the weight and alittle bit of splitting between pieces but my the gun and sheild have no weight problems for me
PG Unicorn (not happening bandai said it but there will be a new PG soooooo as long as its not AGE im good) PG 00 Quanta (i could see it...and it could feature the full saber as a add on kit with a stand and other stuff like the clear parts for the astray red frame), RG Zeta (you wish has come true lol) HG ELS 00 Quanta... im still waiting for a setsuna flag, and a searvae 2 model kit
@Zeroasd693 Plus, I found its Extreme attack, aka the Meteor + full burst, itsn't helpful at all. The docking is slow, it immediately eats up all of your boost gauge leaving you vulnerable if you miss, which is mostly the case. I really wish they would give it a melee combo with the DRAGOONs as its extreme attack rather than the much less useful Meteor..
It would be cool if they did a Force Impulse that comes with the Sword Impulse's sword (like the MG) so that you can make some cool battle poses that look right :P
@Magith1 I think Freedom deserved a RG treatment more. Besides this, the MG Freedom is the only model that can do a proper full burst mode. Even the 1/60 scale Freedom can't do it.
Knees, waist, beam rifle, and the wings are a huge improvement of the MG. Although i'd still prefer my MG over the RG Freedom as i saw those thumbs and wing part fall down. It's also weird that the beam sword is that long like the waist railguns. xD
I already have this a few days when my RG justice came, well this model is extremely good for a 1/144 scale, i just cannot help but praise Bandai for coming out with something like this. RG Freedom is a step-up to the MG although Im not sure if others would agree. But i think robert may have broken the thumbs cuz of an accident or something. But then Yup i agree with him in manyy points.. its a must have for all Freedom Gundam fans =)
@GundamReview I think R Freedom because unless you prefer Freedom, Strike Freedom is almost the same as Freedom, and RG will definitely be much more enjoyable to make because it's different.
Still would be a bad ass PG if they did release the Unicorn. But eh I will take the Quanta. I got the MG 2.0 of the Zeta and the Mk 2 as my next kits. The last of the year I think it is fitting is either the Hi Nu MG or the newer Nu Gundam 2.0
i built it and it it awesome but the mouth visor broke in half with me i did glue it back but not perfectly back to how it should look but still the freedom kicks ass :)
rrobbert, i wonder why you can't just put the thumbs back on, because i accidentally detached rg aile strike's 3 finger knuckle joint, and i could just slap it back together...
@UlrichVIII Probably. It would probably be too floppy from the transformation if it didn't involve parts forming, and every one would whine if it didn't have a "perfect transformation". Personally I'm hoping for a RG Mark II or Ground Gundam. I don't like most Seed designs, they're too colorful.
I would kill to see a DX or even a X or Divider in RG. Seeing as I normally don't have the spare cash to splurge on a MG the RG line is nearly a godsend for my screaming wallet!
I totally agree bandai needs to make force impulse. If not justice or just go straight to strike freedom.. I love the rg skygrasper that's coming soon..
I would rather have bandai make a PG 00 Quanta than a RG -___-'' .Next RG i kinda want is Aegis/Harute/Zabanya I mean do we really need a RG Age-1? Its so simple and bland MK-ll yeah that would be cool i mean even a Zeta would be awesome!
"Can you say downloadable content?", certainly; however, I speculate they are going to reserve the freedom for the Full Boost release, which is coming soon next year in arcade anyway. We don't know if they would release it for the PS3 though. After playing the game I can say Strike Freedom is great, I am happy they've change its sucky melee, from Next, but it still have the least HP out of all 3000 cost suits, plus, its melee combination is still lacking in compare to something like Sinanju
Not that keen on RG SF . Personally I think the SF looks badass in the anime but when translated into a model kit it sadly disappoints. If a RG SF is really planned bandai has to improve it greatly esp since weight issues of the heavy wings/dragoons will arise as seen in the RG Freedom
With what RG did with a flashy suit like Freedom, I'd like to see what they could do with more simple things. Personally I wouldn't mind an RG Z'gok, or EZ8. Or if they kept going with the Seed stuff, RG Mobile Ginn.
I can only sign up with our summary. You got all the pluses and minuses. Although I'm kinda surprised you tore off thumbs. Yes they are vulnerable, but that was obvious when I saw them on RX-78-2. All you need to make sure you won't break them is to fold them down and align them along the palm. Then when you get the blaster/shield handle fixed with other fingers, you put them up. Looks like the next RG kit is Skygrasper with Launcher and Swords striker packs - it's already up for pre-orders.
I have built this kit. A major issue is the waist section. It is not very securely attached and will fall
out if you hold it by the upper torso. Also in my one the face mask broke so be careful when handling it. Other than these issues this is a great kit and will attract attention on your shelf.
Just finished building mines last night, only part I broke was the tiny white mouth piece. It split in 2 when i applied to much pressure trying to remove it from the plastic. Thankfully i was able to shove them both into the face and they stayed together without any glue. The only part I don't like about this kit is the rear hip guard, it doesn't really move but overall great rg
I think a strong point for RG Freedom was its ability to turn the "meh" people into "I'm getting this!" people such as myself. There are so much great poses the Freedom can do and the promo pictures even sold me (imagine what more you can do).
I place my money on (for RG)
Gouf
Exia
Gundam Mk-II
AGE-1 Normal
GM
This was my first build (any grade) in years! It was a bit confusing when it came to the wings but the rest of the build was really straight forward. The end result looks great without any paint. Really like this build. ^_^!!! Cheers
the freedom is definitely a likely choice for a perfect grade. but so are many other gundams, like the Nu or maybe even the alex. a "the origin" RX-78-02 is also a possibility!
given the fact that bandai is giving both SEED and the universal century a lot of love recently both are very likely though. but its pretty obvious that we will have to wait until next year.
by the way, its almost time to see how your predictions for 2011 went!^^
This is going to be my third RG and totally am looking forward to the next!
@archole1106 robert has a video of where you can buy the models online in his channel somewhere. If you wish to buy it in a store, you would need to look for any hobby stores around your area. Hope this helped, but if you still have question just ask around you have the whole internet to use.
@TaurusOxford Bandai isn't completely screwing over Wing fans. The Master Grades are still coming out. If anything its fans of X or Victory that are getting screwed over. Wing has what 8 MGs and 1 PG out while X has only 2 HGAW and Victory has 2 MGs out. As much as I'd like to see more Wing(HGAC or RG) X and Victory deserve a bit more attention. Also I'm not counting the old kits from all of the series, I'm only referring to the newer stuff.
What do you think of the HG Revive version?
can't wait to start building mine after hearing all of these, thanks a lot and as usual a great review.
I guess it would be fun to see a RG force impulse together with a anti-ship sword just to recreate the scene where freedom got beaten
I'm going to guess Shining as the next RG. They've been giving G Gundam a lot of love lately, and a RG Shining would top it off well, followed by an RG God.
Might pick him up, but the negatives on this one make me put him way lower on the list of kits to get. In short, will wait for him to show up on sale.
I must say I can't wait to finish mine I pre ordered it long ago. And thanks for the warning real grade is my favorite line but the parts are so detailed and so many that things tend to be fragile and thin.
The beam sabers make the freedom look badass
What are the Advanced MS joints made out of, ABS plastic or regular PS (polystyrene) plastic?
Should I get the MG because I already have the MG Strike Freedom and Aile Strike or go for the RG?
@archole1106 Um, they're never pre-put together. Ever. They just show you pictures of the finished kit.
this kit i have and my 1st one its pretty good! I have no problems except the weight and alittle bit of splitting between pieces but my the gun and sheild have no weight problems for me
@TaurusOxford They still can't do transforming mobile suits in RG.
I cant wait to build mine over my vacation :) Too bad about the posing issues
i would buy this except the part about breaking thumbs.
u being in japan is easy to get replacements, but not in the states
PG Unicorn (not happening bandai said it but there will be a new PG soooooo as long as its not AGE im good) PG 00 Quanta (i could see it...and it could feature the full saber as a add on kit with a stand and other stuff like the clear parts for the astray red frame), RG Zeta (you wish has come true lol) HG ELS 00 Quanta... im still waiting for a setsuna flag, and a searvae 2 model kit
I really want some of Gundam X to be re-model, don't you think?
@kochinken29137 it does come with stickers.
@Zeroasd693 Plus, I found its Extreme attack, aka the Meteor + full burst, itsn't helpful at all. The docking is slow, it immediately eats up all of your boost gauge leaving you vulnerable if you miss, which is mostly the case. I really wish they would give it a melee combo with the DRAGOONs as its extreme attack rather than the much less useful Meteor..
I hope we see a RG Nu and Sazabi cause i'd buy them!
Will there be a decal set for rg freedom ?
Fun to see a RG Force Impulse or a RG Gundam MK-II
RG Freedom is the one you should pick im going to buy it on May 28
Lol love the use of the beams as pointing sticks 😂
What Gundam is that next to the freedom at the end there
Its obivous that we are not getting next year a wing gundam RG because they are half way to finish thier MG endless waltz line
I see the next RG either being the Mk II or Sword impulse (Was more popular than Force impulse)
I think that Plasma Cannons (once in wings) have enough color as it is.
Do you glue the parts or do they snap together?
next is MKII
are you unaware of that, or just simply trying to ignore it
Would like to see in RG form:
Akatsuki
Astray red frame
Age--1 normal
Hi- nu
Unicorn
Wing
X
awesome review. I would like to see an RG force impulse or an pg destiny gundam with those wings of light :P.
It would be cool if they did a Force Impulse that comes with the Sword Impulse's sword (like the MG) so that you can make some cool battle poses that look right :P
i hope they switch the hand to the wing EW style...
how did you manage the panel lining? i was having a heck of a time with my real touch marker and q-tips
Impulse with all attachments would actually win me over.
@Magith1 I think Freedom deserved a RG treatment more. Besides this, the MG Freedom is the only model that can do a proper full burst mode. Even the 1/60 scale Freedom can't do it.
Knees, waist, beam rifle, and the wings are a huge improvement of the MG. Although i'd still prefer my MG over the RG Freedom as i saw those thumbs and wing part fall down. It's also weird that the beam sword is that long like the waist railguns. xD
Mark Mejia why don't you try not to put the wings on.
Id like to see a rg gp02a, kampfer, sazabi, shenanju, hi nu, crossbone x-1, gouf custom in rg.
I already have this a few days when my RG justice came, well this model is extremely good for a 1/144 scale, i just cannot help but praise Bandai for coming out with something like this. RG Freedom is a step-up to the MG although Im not sure if others would agree. But i think robert may have broken the thumbs cuz of an accident or something. But then Yup i agree with him in manyy points.. its a must have for all Freedom Gundam fans =)
@GundamReview I think R Freedom because unless you prefer Freedom, Strike Freedom is almost the same as Freedom, and RG will definitely be much more enjoyable to make because it's different.
i built mine it was stiff which I like, the hands didnt break off so that was a plu, but i havent still lined it up so ya
Still would be a bad ass PG if they did release the Unicorn. But eh I will take the Quanta. I got the MG 2.0 of the Zeta and the Mk 2 as my next kits. The last of the year I think it is fitting is either the Hi Nu MG or the newer Nu Gundam 2.0
I still want a rg strike freedom
i built it and it it awesome but the mouth visor broke in half with me i did glue it back but not perfectly back to how it should look but still the freedom kicks ass :)
rrobbert, i wonder why you can't just put the thumbs back on, because i accidentally detached rg aile strike's 3 finger knuckle joint, and i could just slap it back together...
@UlrichVIII Probably. It would probably be too floppy from the transformation if it didn't involve parts forming, and every one would whine if it didn't have a "perfect transformation". Personally I'm hoping for a RG Mark II or Ground Gundam. I don't like most Seed designs, they're too colorful.
Should I get RG or MG version of Freedom?
can you make a review of RG Justice Gundam..
I wonder if he ever saw the freedom 2.0 in the end
does anyone know what that last gundam was nest to freedom in the very end?
it gundam age-1
I would like to see a PG Unicorn Gundam, a PG 00 Quanta, RG Zeta (yes I heard its coming out.), A HG ELS 00 Quanta.
i want to see RG strike freedom but.... its impossible...
pg kits should have semi pre built inner frame.... just like the rg
MK2, or Strike Freedom sounds the most likely to me.
where is the cockpitt?
I would kill to see a DX or even a X or Divider in RG. Seeing as I normally don't have the spare cash to splurge on a MG the RG line is nearly a godsend for my screaming wallet!
great review dude, gonna start building mine now
I totally agree bandai needs to make force impulse. If not justice or just go straight to strike freedom.. I love the rg skygrasper that's coming soon..
Do want, RG wing zero custom
RG strike or freedom?
RG Akatsuki?
Is it too early to ask for a RG Unicorn? Or Kshatriya? Or Sinanju?
Also: Can we have more a RG nu Gundam or RG Sazabi? Dear god a RG Sazabi...
wow you predicted everything except on kshat, but who knows?
what the hell is that box? with the coins?
Wait. Where is Exia?
there would be a rg launcher and sword strike gundam :)
This was my first kit
I would rather have bandai make a PG 00 Quanta than a RG -___-'' .Next RG i kinda want is Aegis/Harute/Zabanya
I mean do we really need a RG Age-1? Its so simple and bland
MK-ll yeah that would be cool i mean even a Zeta would be awesome!
"Can you say downloadable content?", certainly; however, I speculate they are going to reserve the freedom for the Full Boost release, which is coming soon next year in arcade anyway. We don't know if they would release it for the PS3 though. After playing the game I can say Strike Freedom is great, I am happy they've change its sucky melee, from Next, but it still have the least HP out of all 3000 cost suits, plus, its melee combination is still lacking in compare to something like Sinanju
How would Unicorn improve with the Real Grade, the High Grade already has enough details
Wow this comment aged poorly
RG Tallgeese please and EPYON
Why does japan like Gundam Seed so much i never seen the show.
Rg its good to see ... MG its great gundam & pilot
Wing gundam or wing zero or wing zero custom
He looks cool along with 1/100 No Grade Provisence :)
Not that keen on RG SF . Personally I think the SF looks badass in the anime but when translated into a model kit it sadly disappoints. If a RG SF is really planned bandai has to improve it greatly esp since weight issues of the heavy wings/dragoons will arise as seen in the RG Freedom
Hmm I see that RG has better quality than MG, but im a die-hard Freedom fan and seeing it in 1/144 just doesn't cut it.
No, u have to buy the base separatedly. And if u mean a Stand like with MG Freedom then no
the box art really reminds me of Gundam X tbh
Hopefully they fix the Freedom's fingers.
skygrasper is the next RG GO SEED
Thumbs up for a RG providence
I really want a RG EXIA!!!
MG freedom of RG freedom? I cant decide
I wants real grade God GUNDAM ^_^
I will be getting it.
overall good kit, freedom is my favourite gundam.
I want Gundam Alex, Come one show some War in the Pocket love. That or a MG Alex 2.0 would be nice.
I've already got the Master Grade so I think I'll give this one a miss.
i kinda wish bandai make a MG akatsuki,or RG of akatsuki
i would love a exia RG >:)
RG Exia please~!