I was initially super excited for this until i learned that they made no changes to the inner frame. Most 20+ year old kits haven't aged well, but the Kampfer specifically has aged very poorly, ESPECIALLY the knees. When it comes to things like seam lines, color accuracy, or nub placements, a bit of work can fix it, but there isn't much you can do to fix bad articulation.
@@travisfranz703as a hug fan of this mobile suit im very satisfied with the kit. Its by far the oldest ive built and the only one ive done thats used screws, its a bit tricky at times for how simple it is but after painting the in my opinion ugly gray and green weapons, i love it.
Just a heads up theres a miss print in the instructions in the first batch of released kits (which seems you got since it looks to be missing the leg thrusters in the new leg armor) that dont show you adding the new thrusters to the new leg armor. But if go to the p-bandai preorder Schwer page of the May-Sep closed preorder (USA/english page) itll show the correction for the manual which shows you needed to add parts A1 6&7 to the part J2 11 in the 6(10) section of the manual and parts A1 9&10 to the part J2 11 in the section of 7(7) of the build manual. It seems they didnt make a large enough announcement for people to hear about this.
The Kampfer is so cool, and so well liked, it completely boggles my mind they haven’t made a 2.0 for this release. Make a 2.0 normal one and then a handful of variations
I was so hyped seeing someone show this when it popped up on p-bandai thinking it was a 2.0. Instantly deflated like Squidward seeing that it's a kit that's almost as old as me instead
woah woah woah, i remember when the kampher was new. i was so juiced to build it, it was so different with those cool looking shotguns. crazy, slightly painful that it was 23 years ago lol
What I would like to see on an updated MG Kampfer (if they ever wanted to make one) is how they would tackle the thighs. Dem thicc thighs have no cut for swivels without some thigh armor separation/layering, so a layered thigh armor that allow the thigh to rotate separately from the armor would be cool to see 🤔🤔🤔
@@flamestoyershadowkill Let me explain : Kampfer's bulky thigh consists of the outer armor that connects to the butt thruster, and the inner thigh that was concealed inside the outer armor. The design of the inner thigh (without the outer armor) on Kampfer's concept art is just like Zaku's, so why not utilize Zaku's thigh and somehow connect the outer armor on to the top of the thigh joint so that the thigh could rotate separately? They can engineer it like Gundam Mk.V's thigh 🤷♂️
Just finished this kit. I did a full custom Metallic paint on the original MG Kamfer, and it turned out gorgeous!! When i saw this release, i immediately preordered. After building it, I am disappointed the build form wasnt properly updated. It looks AMAZING, but i agree its just not on par with current MGs. Bandai needs to release a 2.0 of the standard Kamfer!
You want a pump on a shot gun for a mobile suit for the same reason you want a pump on a shotgun for a person. ammo. could you have the ammo loaded automatically? sure? could you have the weapon pump itself? sure. but both of those options are expensive. maybe if this were a federation suit then you'd have auto shotguns, but this is a zion suit. Zion was shoveling money at mobile suit design. i somehow doubt there was much of a budget to resign 1 weapon on one mobile suit for Ace pilots. also note that this suit in particular came out near the end of the one year war.
Cool kit but I don't feel like I need a second MG Kampfer. It always looked good on paper (or on the box) but didn't much like this mech in kit form. The weaponry loadout is identical to the stock kit. The Sturmfausts attach to the knee joints facing forward though. BTW, as someone who started building gundams in 1997, while the new kits are fantastic, there really isn't much to complain about with the older kits. Try some of the vintage car or plane models tooled in the early 1970s and then get back to me, lol.
I did model kits in the 90’s, it was a mess of parts that didn’t match and had to be glued while a dozen vices kept it together. You were lucky if there was more than one color plastic. And if you played warhammer you’d have to deal with metal assembly and customization. However, 00 vs 23 Bandai are night and day. Even 2010 and 23 are miles apart in how quickly Bandai improved their RG line. Just because other model hobbies did (and still do) it worse does not mean you can’t have expectations of Bandai. Sure, appreciate what we have today, stay humble and be thankful, but let’s not pretend that they didn’t evolve their designs a ton since then.
@@Smilomaniac The modern designs are much, much better, but every master grade kit I've ever built has been excellent and aside from polycaps which everyone hates, I feel like it's only in comparison to the newer kits that the older MG ones are "bad", granted that I've only built under 10 of them, but when I got them in the 90s I was blown away by the details and instantly in love. I never needed to glue anything, or modify anything, so maybe the kits I had were outliers, idk.
Calling the encounter between the Kampfer and the Alex a fight is quite generous. It was essentially a tutorial on how to make Swiss cheese in 30 seconds
This is pretty much what I expected the review to be like, which is why I avoided this and most of the kits that are based on the real old MG kits. It really is too bad that they don't do a 2.0 of some of these.
There is a syep missing in the instructions for the new thrusters on the legs. The instructions never have you place the verniers in them though they are included
I just recently built the MG Powered GM from P-Bandai and I enjoyed that build. Not sure what you'd think about that older suit mold. As for this Kampfer, I have both and they are definitely display pieces.
I get that the original kämpfer is old, and doesn't hold up to modern standards, but it's still a great kit. Something that surprised me was the grip of the old-fashioned hands. I've built 2 kits with them so far, and they both have a fine grip on their weapons.
...wait, what the deuce!? The Build Era has infiltrated Master Grade now!? AND they had the nerve to just remold the original parts instead of making an entirely new mold!? 😮😮😮 Next thing y'know, they'll do Wing Gundam Fenice Rinascita as a retool of the Wing Gundam Ver.Ka!!
That was a P-Bandai. Based on Wing Gundam TV version. Had a re-issue upon P-Bandai NA realizing they weren't utilizing the full capabilities without selling Gunpla.(Translation "They put the model kit P-Bandai releases on there.")
While it looks awesome, I value build quality over aesthetics in the end. That's why I love 30 Minutes Missions, they may be simple designs but they are rock solid and feel great to handle. Older kits make me feel like I'm handling egg shells.
I have always liked how the weapons are a different color feom the frame, even in the original, the weapons were a lighter metallic than the darker frame, and now theyre a darker more olive color? Neat. If only the rest of it was good...
This is why i dont generally pose my pla with weapons. They just typically look cheesey, like a gi joe toy from 1987. Aside from a few weapons of course. Some rg and modern mg kits look great.
a lot of of the older UC suits have weapons that dont make sense and clashing arm shapes with very long stocks so they always had to be held at an angle
I was really disappointed when I heard that there was no changes to this kit. But I love the Kampfer so much and this design looks so good, I didn't mind. Though still hoping for a 2.0.
Isn't there a really sick looking Kämpfer action figure that was supposed to be coming out this year or had recently came out ? Swear I saw something about it this year then never saw anything about it again
This easily would've been my first pbandai if they didn't keep the 23 year old build experience. Definitely one of my favourite gunpla designs but way too far behind
Maaaan, when this was announced i was hoping it would be packed with a 2.0 or 1.5 inner frame, akin to the dom like you mentioned, what a dissappointment that its bones are still two decades old
Should i put on Mate Topcoat first, then Waterslides, then another mate topcoat for finish ? Or waterslides on bare plastic then finished with the mate topcoa ?
The typical order is actually gloss coat>decals>optional second gloss coat to seal them in>final matte coat The gloss coat gives the decals a solid, flat surface to lay down on, but even that's optional. Bare plastic is usually okay, but not ideal. There's usually no reason to do a matte coat first, really, unless you're trying to create a specific weathering effect or something.
Yeah premium Bandai has this for 70 bucks I. Not paying that for a kit that is old AF, but then again you can see it as a old mobile suit that's been modified
shame it doesn't come with the chain mines... or any new weapons, and i prefer the original leg mounting for the panzer faust... the legs could have used some update, but the original still looks good up on my shelf so this should look marginally better next to it... this one is berried deep in my back log though... got like a literal hundred to go through, cause fuck work...
Bandai focused on the business side. Not the fans concerns like HG IBO loose parts etc. Not all the fans are dead kids I personally like to see old anime Gundam Revives and MG 2.0 and 3.0. Bandai refuse to get new technology specially in Master Grade. (Half dead) Only High Grade priority lol I love the Witch from mercury high grade technology this should be implemented on other like SD Gundam color separations and Master Grade etc. It looks final boss to me. Looks aggressive. This should be the build fighter meijin kawaguchi Mobile suit in Gundam build fighters The Movie 2024. 🤞
You can't be surprised if the actual build of this MG is disappointing and annoying considering that it's based on the MG MS-18E Kämpfer; a 2001 kit. Even though I'm not too into UC, I'm shocked that Bandai still hasn't released an MG 2.0 of the MS-18E Kämpfer; especially with the MG 2.0 RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 that came out in 2019.
It's cool and all and the head in particular is hella cool, but it is everything I don't like about most redesigns. The original artist's aesthetic is basically twisted into something it's not so it looks, off. Basically everything I liked the kampher for aesthetic wise for its design has been eradicated. Props to the redesigner though, their work looks great still nonetheless.
I built this after the Zaku 2.0, and I think i enjoyed the build of this far more. That said, I have since taken a MG hiatus after this and have been doing HGs after that Runner hell.
Feels like Bandai’s taking the piss. If it meant more regular releases I actually would get this kit, but not as P-Bandai. Not 2.0’ing the Kämpfer instead of using an outdated kit is also borderline insulting. They save nothing on this, designing a new model and tools would not be a hit for them, if anything reusing this old kit does more damage to their reputation! It would sell based on its looks alone. It doesn’t LOOK outdated despite its age. Compared to the wasp waist WfM kits that all look the same, this stands out in a positive way. I should mention that I have the old model. It’s the oldest design I own, followed by the 2001 PG Mk II (which holds up MUCH better!). I like it and think it’s a fun window into what gunpla design used to be, but it should be retired. Frustrating.
If u want this for building experience, then its not for you. I bought this for the end product. Just stand there menacingly on my shelves is good enough for me. 😁
i wanted to get this but after seeing this i just pass. Its funny and sad because the 2022 dom while not getting a full 2.0 rework still had new stuff that made it worth building. This Kampfer isnt even a 1.25 version.
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I was initially super excited for this until i learned that they made no changes to the inner frame. Most 20+ year old kits haven't aged well, but the Kampfer specifically has aged very poorly, ESPECIALLY the knees. When it comes to things like seam lines, color accuracy, or nub placements, a bit of work can fix it, but there isn't much you can do to fix bad articulation.
And the sticker placement, but since a lot of people don’t use stickers and just paint it, that’s about it
I broke mine on that part (the knees) it was designed very poorly so caution to anyone who wants to build an MG Kampfer
Same I canceled my P Bandai order like twice because it's such a cool design but I couldn't find any good reviews for this thing.
I felt the same way too. Bandai dropped the ball with this release. Such a big opportunity to revise the Kampfer to something more modern.
@@travisfranz703as a hug fan of this mobile suit im very satisfied with the kit. Its by far the oldest ive built and the only one ive done thats used screws, its a bit tricky at times for how simple it is but after painting the in my opinion ugly gray and green weapons, i love it.
A 2.0 Kampfer would be insane
But it'll probably be another Setsuna MG next 😂
Or most likely another unicorn variant haha
Imma just get the metal build at that point
thatd be great actually.
@@veerbadrekiaWouldn't mind a ver ka 2.0 tbh lol
It'd probably end up being a ver ka and then it would be priced over $100 US lol
Kampfer Amazing is still my favorite. With the Amazing pistol, Amazing rifle, Amazing long rifle, Amazing fingers, Amazing feet, Amazing everything!
Just a heads up theres a miss print in the instructions in the first batch of released kits (which seems you got since it looks to be missing the leg thrusters in the new leg armor) that dont show you adding the new thrusters to the new leg armor. But if go to the p-bandai preorder Schwer page of the May-Sep closed preorder (USA/english page) itll show the correction for the manual which shows you needed to add parts A1 6&7 to the part J2 11 in the 6(10) section of the manual and parts A1 9&10 to the part J2 11 in the section of 7(7) of the build manual. It seems they didnt make a large enough announcement for people to hear about this.
thanks for the update
Hoping this will get pinned. This is good info.
They needed to add a supplemental instruction sheet like they do with some other kits.
The Kampfer is so cool, and so well liked, it completely boggles my mind they haven’t made a 2.0 for this release. Make a 2.0 normal one and then a handful of variations
I was so hyped seeing someone show this when it popped up on p-bandai thinking it was a 2.0. Instantly deflated like Squidward seeing that it's a kit that's almost as old as me instead
woah woah woah, i remember when the kampher was new. i was so juiced to build it, it was so different with those cool looking shotguns. crazy, slightly painful that it was 23 years ago lol
What I would like to see on an updated MG Kampfer (if they ever wanted to make one) is how they would tackle the thighs. Dem thicc thighs have no cut for swivels without some thigh armor separation/layering, so a layered thigh armor that allow the thigh to rotate separately from the armor would be cool to see 🤔🤔🤔
considering this year there was only one new mastergrade, and a ver ka at that, its not likely we will see alot of new master grades anytime soon.
Dumbell joints at the hips?
@@flamestoyershadowkill
Let me explain :
Kampfer's bulky thigh consists of the outer armor that connects to the butt thruster, and the inner thigh that was concealed inside the outer armor. The design of the inner thigh (without the outer armor) on Kampfer's concept art is just like Zaku's, so why not utilize Zaku's thigh and somehow connect the outer armor on to the top of the thigh joint so that the thigh could rotate separately? They can engineer it like Gundam Mk.V's thigh 🤷♂️
Just finished this kit. I did a full custom Metallic paint on the original MG Kamfer, and it turned out gorgeous!! When i saw this release, i immediately preordered. After building it, I am disappointed the build form wasnt properly updated. It looks AMAZING, but i agree its just not on par with current MGs. Bandai needs to release a 2.0 of the standard Kamfer!
DUDE I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO SINCE OCTOBER
That thumbnail goes HARD
The handheld RPG rockets are called Sturm Fausts
Congrats on 420K Subs... Blaze it
Love the dark, edgy look of this mecha! 👏🤖
why would a giant robot need a pump for its shotgun? Because it is cool, that's why
You want a pump on a shot gun for a mobile suit for the same reason you want a pump on a shotgun for a person. ammo. could you have the ammo loaded automatically? sure? could you have the weapon pump itself? sure. but both of those options are expensive. maybe if this were a federation suit then you'd have auto shotguns, but this is a zion suit. Zion was shoveling money at mobile suit design. i somehow doubt there was much of a budget to resign 1 weapon on one mobile suit for Ace pilots. also note that this suit in particular came out near the end of the one year war.
Looks amazing
That pink lighting cloud my color judgements for the black kampfer
if Mecha drops the "Absolutely and Utterly..." you know something
is down💥
For custom gunpla builders, this is their cup of tea-
Cool kit but I don't feel like I need a second MG Kampfer. It always looked good on paper (or on the box) but didn't much like this mech in kit form. The weaponry loadout is identical to the stock kit. The Sturmfausts attach to the knee joints facing forward though.
BTW, as someone who started building gundams in 1997, while the new kits are fantastic, there really isn't much to complain about with the older kits. Try some of the vintage car or plane models tooled in the early 1970s and then get back to me, lol.
I did model kits in the 90’s, it was a mess of parts that didn’t match and had to be glued while a dozen vices kept it together. You were lucky if there was more than one color plastic. And if you played warhammer you’d have to deal with metal assembly and customization.
However, 00 vs 23 Bandai are night and day. Even 2010 and 23 are miles apart in how quickly Bandai improved their RG line.
Just because other model hobbies did (and still do) it worse does not mean you can’t have expectations of Bandai. Sure, appreciate what we have today, stay humble and be thankful, but let’s not pretend that they didn’t evolve their designs a ton since then.
@@Smilomaniac The modern designs are much, much better, but every master grade kit I've ever built has been excellent and aside from polycaps which everyone hates, I feel like it's only in comparison to the newer kits that the older MG ones are "bad", granted that I've only built under 10 of them, but when I got them in the 90s I was blown away by the details and instantly in love. I never needed to glue anything, or modify anything, so maybe the kits I had were outliers, idk.
Finally some more zeon stuff, you should review a gelgoog
Calling the encounter between the Kampfer and the Alex a fight is quite generous.
It was essentially a tutorial on how to make Swiss cheese in 30 seconds
" join the dark side "
completed a red astray PG 1/60 just recently. imported 21. Februar 2020. took me 3 days. was fun but my fingers were not prepared
This is pretty much what I expected the review to be like, which is why I avoided this and most of the kits that are based on the real old MG kits. It really is too bad that they don't do a 2.0 of some of these.
I was hoping an MG Amazing Kampfer BUT this is another level of Acceptable replacement. I would buy it immediately
This kit might not has aged well but it still looks beautiful nonetheless.
There is a syep missing in the instructions for the new thrusters on the legs. The instructions never have you place the verniers in them though they are included
EDGELORD KAMPFER…. I like it.
this is my comfort youtube channel as i play games. is it good? overcores i love gunpla
I just recently built the MG Powered GM from P-Bandai and I enjoyed that build. Not sure what you'd think about that older suit mold. As for this Kampfer, I have both and they are definitely display pieces.
I get that the original kämpfer is old, and doesn't hold up to modern standards, but it's still a great kit. Something that surprised me was the grip of the old-fashioned hands. I've built 2 kits with them so far, and they both have a fine grip on their weapons.
Now that's a wobbly kit.
Btw "Kämpfer Schwer" is german and means "Fighter Heavy"
I really wanted to preorder the MG Kampfer Schwer but watching some reviews on RUclips made me change my mind to preorder the MG Tallgeese instead.
The only issues I've had with mine is the hips are so loose it can't stand up under its own weight.
...wait, what the deuce!? The Build Era has infiltrated Master Grade now!? AND they had the nerve to just remold the original parts instead of making an entirely new mold!? 😮😮😮
Next thing y'know, they'll do Wing Gundam Fenice Rinascita as a retool of the Wing Gundam Ver.Ka!!
… _looks at the P-Bandai box I got for that but haven’t built yet_
That was a P-Bandai. Based on Wing Gundam TV version. Had a re-issue upon P-Bandai NA realizing they weren't utilizing the full capabilities without selling Gunpla.(Translation "They put the model kit P-Bandai releases on there.")
The regular Fenice was based on TV Wing, Fenice Rinascita was Wing Zero.
While it looks awesome, I value build quality over aesthetics in the end.
That's why I love 30 Minutes Missions, they may be simple designs but they are rock solid and feel great to handle.
Older kits make me feel like I'm handling egg shells.
Can't wait to get mine from P Bandai!
the Build series needs more MG kits, my wish is that they will make a MG Tryon 3 using the MG Ver.Ka ZZ Gundam.
I have always liked how the weapons are a different color feom the frame, even in the original, the weapons were a lighter metallic than the darker frame, and now theyre a darker more olive color? Neat. If only the rest of it was good...
This is why i dont generally pose my pla with weapons. They just typically look cheesey, like a gi joe toy from 1987. Aside from a few weapons of course. Some rg and modern mg kits look great.
The new hands needed to be holding hands
a lot of of the older UC suits have weapons that dont make sense and clashing arm shapes with very long stocks so they always had to be held at an angle
love the kampfer
Man I was expecting a size comparison with the Gundam Alex
I still prefer the original Kampfer design; it's a top 10 Gundam design for me. I'd love an RG version.
I was really disappointed when I heard that there was no changes to this kit. But I love the Kampfer so much and this design looks so good, I didn't mind. Though still hoping for a 2.0.
I swear build divers are so creative with their kits design more then build fighters
Design is nice visually for what it is. It sounds like Scooby Doo named this things. Try saying "Schwerrr?!" in his voice.
When Standard Bandai has more premium feel than the Premium Bandai lmao
I could see it wobbling 🤣
random fact: Panzerfaust is an actual WW2 Weapon used by the Infantry against enemy tanks.
Isn't there a really sick looking Kämpfer action figure that was supposed to be coming out this year or had recently came out ? Swear I saw something about it this year then never saw anything about it again
It's decided: every time I buy an older MG, I'm buying a pair of 3rd party posable hands to give it some worthy hands and make it feel not so crappy.
This kit is amazing!
You open the cockpit and you can see a MG Hamburger!
MG Swiss Cheese. The MG Hamburger is overlooked, as it's kit is really just an RE100 Zaku Kai.
This easily would've been my first pbandai if they didn't keep the 23 year old build experience. Definitely one of my favourite gunpla designs but way too far behind
Same gonna choose this as my first Pbandai until I read it's using a 20yrs+ frame so I ended buying the the stormbringer as my first pbandai
I preordered this kit because it looks awesome. Not sure if I should cancel since it’s basically a glammed up 20yr old kit
Maaaan, when this was announced i was hoping it would be packed with a 2.0 or 1.5 inner frame, akin to the dom like you mentioned, what a dissappointment that its bones are still two decades old
A VerKa or MGEX Kampfer would bring tears to my eyes, a dent in my wallet (im buying 2 damnit) and moisture to my pants
I like Kampfer, so i bought the HG
Not because i liked Kampfer
But because it was the closest I'll ever get to making a HG Titania from Code Fairy
i always thought that the titania was more related to the efreet than kampfer.
@@maryus786 I'm pretty sure they combined aspects of an efreet with a kampfer Zeon delivered to them in the game
i wouldnt be surpise. it was like the last couple of week when alma got titania@@boshwa20
Thanks for the video. I really want to get into gunpla but i dont have the patience or money for it
You can have an Entry grade for 10 bucks and it's easy enough that you can see if you like it or not :)
@@jeancouscous ill look it up, thanks for the heads up
the shoulder canons look like they should be on a 30 Min. Missions kit if 30MM was on a 1/100 scale.
a 2.0 would be cool, theres alot that need it. also MG Stark Jegan soon?
You missed that? It had multiple initial batches.(reissue is like another random year)
yeahhhh Master grade!
Personally I'm a big fan of the kampfer design but it's p Bandai
Oh no! I preoredered one from p-bandai! 😢
Should i put on Mate Topcoat first, then Waterslides, then another mate topcoat for finish ?
Or
waterslides on bare plastic then finished with the mate topcoa ?
The typical order is actually
gloss coat>decals>optional second gloss coat to seal them in>final matte coat
The gloss coat gives the decals a solid, flat surface to lay down on, but even that's optional. Bare plastic is usually okay, but not ideal.
There's usually no reason to do a matte coat first, really, unless you're trying to create a specific weathering effect or something.
@@ASpooneyBard ohhh it's gloss coat as the bed for the decals & the finishing with gloss then mate is news to me thank you very much.
Will you review the mg eclipse reactor 2?
Hopefully soon!
Bit of a silly question, but what's the Gundam in the background of the supporters page?
It’s the HG Psycho Doga
Things MS weapons don't need: pumps, stocks, sights/scopes...
Yeah premium Bandai has this for 70 bucks I. Not paying that for a kit that is old AF, but then again you can see it as a old mobile suit that's been modified
It looks like a kampfer that belong in seed universe.
Maybe we could get a 2.0 or RG Kampfer one day
Doubt it. Bandai never gives us what we really want.
shame it doesn't come with the chain mines... or any new weapons, and i prefer the original leg mounting for the panzer faust... the legs could have used some update, but the original still looks good up on my shelf so this should look marginally better next to it... this one is berried deep in my back log though... got like a literal hundred to go through, cause fuck work...
Do you know that there’s a mistake in the manual did you have an extra piece of paper letting you know what’s the mistake ?
Wish I could get this but I'll skip it. Too bad, sadly.
I just bought one on pre-order from P-Bandai's website. $86 after tax and shipping. Won't be here till Feb. 2023 unfortunately.
Bandai focused on the business side.
Not the fans concerns like HG IBO loose parts etc.
Not all the fans are dead kids I personally like to see old anime Gundam Revives and MG 2.0 and 3.0.
Bandai refuse to get new technology specially in Master Grade. (Half dead)
Only High Grade priority lol
I love the Witch from mercury high grade technology this should be implemented on other like SD Gundam color separations and Master Grade etc.
It looks final boss to me. Looks aggressive. This should be the build fighter meijin kawaguchi Mobile suit in Gundam build fighters The Movie 2024. 🤞
So, it's not a Gespent?
FINALLY
To answer the question: yes to the first and second. A HELL NAH to the third.
Can you do a review on a over flag ?!?!
It is an exciting kit but not as exciting as the MB Astraea Type F Avalung soon to come
Day 3 of asking Mecha Gaikotsu to review the Sentinel Riobot Gurren Lagann
Too bad they didn't update the bazookas...good thing I have extra bazooka from the MG unicorns
You can't be surprised if the actual build of this MG is disappointing and annoying considering that it's based on the MG MS-18E Kämpfer; a 2001 kit.
Even though I'm not too into UC, I'm shocked that Bandai still hasn't released an MG 2.0 of the MS-18E Kämpfer; especially with the MG 2.0 RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 that came out in 2019.
@xxnike0629xx Good thing, you are not into UC, err .... You actually hate UC so much LUL
@xxnike0629xx because if that is not the case ....
@xxnike0629xx many UC kits will be wasted by them ....
@xxnike0629xx falling inside your BOX fort, and they will be there forever ...
@xxnike0629xx because you are still too ...
It's cool and all and the head in particular is hella cool, but it is everything I don't like about most redesigns. The original artist's aesthetic is basically twisted into something it's not so it looks, off. Basically everything I liked the kampher for aesthetic wise for its design has been eradicated.
Props to the redesigner though, their work looks great still nonetheless.
I built this after the Zaku 2.0, and I think i enjoyed the build of this far more. That said, I have since taken a MG hiatus after this and have been doing HGs after that Runner hell.
if i want a black kampfer with modern tools I'll just buy the HGBF Kampfer Amazing instead lol
Dopest Build kit so far. Shame that the actual, well, build is pretty crappy, lol.
If you want real pain, build the MG Gramps 1.5
Feels like Bandai’s taking the piss.
If it meant more regular releases I actually would get this kit, but not as P-Bandai.
Not 2.0’ing the Kämpfer instead of using an outdated kit is also borderline insulting. They save nothing on this, designing a new model and tools would not be a hit for them, if anything reusing this old kit does more damage to their reputation!
It would sell based on its looks alone. It doesn’t LOOK outdated despite its age. Compared to the wasp waist WfM kits that all look the same, this stands out in a positive way.
I should mention that I have the old model. It’s the oldest design I own, followed by the 2001 PG Mk II (which holds up MUCH better!).
I like it and think it’s a fun window into what gunpla design used to be, but it should be retired.
Frustrating.
If u want this for building experience, then its not for you. I bought this for the end product. Just stand there menacingly on my shelves is good enough for me. 😁
it sucks that the build is so janky, because the thing LOOKS beautiful
FEAR THE SCHWER!
lol their iron sights for old shotguns, early zeon was obviously German themed look up ww1 and 2 weaponry
i really wish they would release at least a 1.5 for the Kampfer like they did for the Dom. The original is just so disappointing
i wanted to get this but after seeing this i just pass. Its funny and sad because the 2022 dom while not getting a full 2.0 rework still had new stuff that made it worth building. This Kampfer isnt even a 1.25 version.