P-Bandai HG GM Spartan Review | Fukuchi Mobile Suit Station

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  • Опубликовано: 1 июл 2024
  • This is the review of the HG GM Spartan, a GM that approaches its problems stealthily then shoots its way out of it.
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    Who would ever think something from Fukuchi Mobile Suit Station would ever get a kit release? Well, ulterior motives or not, here we have one from that obscure art from the pages of the Model Journal magazine, the GM Spartan. Complete by mixing both the Master Archive and original illustrations, while implementing an original gimmick for its signature firearm. All this GM is missing, is a blue AI partner.
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    Intro (0:00)
    Release Info (0:23)
    Unbox (0:42)
    Aesthetics (1:28)
    Articulation & Handling (2:33)
    Accessories (3:42)
    Leftovers (5:09)
    Verdict (5:23)
    Closing (6:16)
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Комментарии • 107

  • @aggelosaggelos5696
    @aggelosaggelos5696 Год назад +56

    THEY PUT MAMCHSTER CHIEFT ON THE SODER

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +8

      I seriously don't get why that meme took off

    • @aggelosaggelos5696
      @aggelosaggelos5696 Год назад +9

      @@mj2005gundam me neither but therussianbadger made it better

  • @VincentHarold
    @VincentHarold Год назад +26

    Never thought that HG GM Spartan will happen, but it did. Makes me hopeful for a P-Bandai HG High Boost GM.
    Also shares the same designer who designed my favorite transforming MSes Flag, Enact, and Brave.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      Hopefully so, fingers crossed. I never knew that Fukuchi designed the Flags, well, the more I know

  • @spikmaster18
    @spikmaster18 6 месяцев назад +3

    One of the reason I love this channel (especially Gunpla) is that, review the vanilla product, then shown the painted/coated kit with full panel line (unlike Gaikotsu)

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  6 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you. I try to be as comprehensive as possible

  • @LunaS043
    @LunaS043 Год назад +6

    I just got this kit today and built it as well, it's such a cool kit so much to it while also not having the problem of there being left over weapons that you have to store somewhere. I am happy to add this to my GM army and honestly it's my favorite.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      The particularly stubborn nub marks aside, I loved everything about this kit. I'm glad someone else loves it too

  • @fishpop
    @fishpop Год назад +8

    That ammo reload gimmick is pretty cool.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      It's cool, fits right in with Halo as well

  • @dreamkeem1119
    @dreamkeem1119 Год назад +4

    Intro was perfect 😂😂😂😂❤️💯🔥

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад

      IKR? This GM will go on adventures then have the impression built up over the last 30 years destroyed in 9 weeks

  • @RevanR
    @RevanR Год назад +7

    I like how such Tacticool this kit is, wish this isn't P-Bandai

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +4

      It's such a massive shame really, but I see their potential ulterior motive of selling more Code Fairy kits since a manga has come out about it. Not sure we'd get any other FMS designs as kits though

  • @JH_x3
    @JH_x3 Год назад +2

    Wish I'd been able to pick this up. Looks fantastic and great review!

    • @ericjones4120
      @ericjones4120 Год назад +1

      If you can you can still pre order for the July release on P Bandai USA. I was able to order 3 after missing other re releases and they had a one time coupon for free shipping. Well I live here to do that too. I just just checked and they are still up to order.

    • @JH_x3
      @JH_x3 Год назад

      @@ericjones4120 I live in the UK so my only options are Mandarake/Jungle, SideSeven or Hangar Bay (For PBandai anyway)

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      You definitely should try if you could

  • @duskwolf4232
    @duskwolf4232 Год назад +5

    God I can just imagine the fights it could have alone or with 2 other Spartans

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад

      Yep, I can only imagine what that would be like

  • @spikmaster18
    @spikmaster18 6 месяцев назад +1

    I can't wait to see HGUC GM Spartan Black Dog or Renato Germi ver, I hope in 2024 we'll get em.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  6 месяцев назад +2

      Gates exist for them, so it's only a matter of time

  • @Mugen.Kouryu
    @Mugen.Kouryu Год назад +3

    I'm glad I got this from Peebs. I snagged two (should be three but I came up short) because it's a grunt suit.
    I can't wait for the Renato Germi version, too. Hopefully...

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +3

      They set themselves up for it, but it'd probably be years until they decide to take advantage of the gates

  • @OtonashiV
    @OtonashiV 11 месяцев назад +1

    Just built mine today. I originally built the HGUC GM Sniper II back around 2012 and the K9 in 2014 and was underwhelmed both times because the kit felt overall worse than the GM Custom preceding it. Although I was worried about the Spartan suffering due to the lackluster base kit, I'm pretty pleased at the result. The only unmodified joints are the knees and hips, which were probably the best joints on the base kit. The increased articulation in the waist, elbows, and ankles doesn't make it on par with the most flexible HGs or anything, but it's more than enough for the Spartan IMO. It also feels much more solid, especially the wrists. I just took out my GM Sniper K9 to compare and got reminded of how awful the HG 00 polycap wrist sockets were. Also really appreciate how the leg armor no longer clashes with the ankle armor. This feels much more like a late 2010s HGUC kit rather than the disappointing release that was the HGUC GM Sniper II.
    I did find it funny how Bandai decided to give us an extra hand guard for the original Sniper II right trigger hand when they sometimes don't even give us enough handguards for all the actual hand options on certain kits.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  11 месяцев назад

      The joints are the only thing that "ages" this thing, since the rest of the kit is brand new. I'm so satisfied with it it's in my top 10 kits of 2022, and I'm glad you echoed that as well

  • @ericjones4120
    @ericjones4120 Год назад +4

    Remove the backpack and look at the slot on its back. I just noticed it on both of mine trying to figure ways to customize. The slot is the same as on the pale rider and other rider kits. That connector piece for the extra equipment fits perfectly. The backpack is even designed for the perfect amount of room underneath to add extra equipment on it. Check it out in yours. They didn’t mold that in for no reason. Variants are definitely coming.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +2

      That is indeed interesting. I do wonder though, were there any GM Spartan variants that use that brace?

    • @ericjones4120
      @ericjones4120 Год назад +2

      @@mj2005gundam I don’t know if there were any that used that brace but maybe it may be a different type of piece because the black dog variant with the Gundam type head did use duel pistols that came from the back. I think the back skirt but maybe they’ll change it to use a special piece to holster them onto that. Also there are some that used bazookas that may attach back there.

    • @Brawler_1337
      @Brawler_1337 28 дней назад

      That definitely makes me curious on why they didn’t use the Pale Rider as a base for this thing instead of the GM Sniper II. The Pale Rider has better joints that don’t need to be bootstrapped to give a double joint. Like, if they’re only going to reuse the joints from an older kit, then why pick one specific to the unit’s lineage when you can pick a frame with good mobility? It’s the same thing with the Tristan, though not NEARLY as egregious.

  • @AstreaGT
    @AstreaGT Год назад +1

    So happy I grabbed one from peebs last reprint. I'll probably paint it a more stealth color scheme though since I'm not a fan of military green.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      A gray camo perhaps. I'm happy you managed to nab one though. Just two more unmade variants to go

  • @iqbalprasadana5208
    @iqbalprasadana5208 Год назад +1

    That intro scream sass all over the place i love it

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +2

      Master Chief got ruined after all the epic adventures he had over the last 30 years or so. I'd just hate for another Spartan to suffer from bad writing again

    • @iqbalprasadana5208
      @iqbalprasadana5208 Год назад +1

      @@mj2005gundam lmao truee. That's what happen when the writers and the other people on the show don't care about their source materials

  • @WolfeLockheart
    @WolfeLockheart Год назад +1

    I'm excited for the 2 I bought hue hue great vid bud cx

  • @stormbreaker504
    @stormbreaker504 11 месяцев назад

    Bro I’ve been waiting for this specifically bc of code fairy after seeing the black versions of it like holy this thing is amazing, it also looks amazing and now that it’s here I can now add another gm to my full on custom rider lol

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  11 месяцев назад

      Eyy, glad you liked it. I fully bet the Code Fairy variants would be like a '24 '25 release, especially with all the gates set up for that

  • @godofunity2612
    @godofunity2612 Год назад +2

    I'm just trying to imagine a Gundam version of the Spartan. The visor could be lifted up, like what the GM Sniper has, to reveal a Gundam face underneath, for starters. And also add in the various GM armaments for additional accessories, as well as the laser bazooka that certain Doms carry to act as the Spartan Laser.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      I could imagine that someone mixes the Gundam Re-Rage with this, armed it with a beam bazooka and completely go to town

    • @godofunity2612
      @godofunity2612 Год назад +1

      @@mj2005gundam And maybe also add in the GM Sniper Custom for the beam handgun and multiple weapon hard points for a wide and varied loadout.

  • @TheAshlight41
    @TheAshlight41 Год назад +3

    Perfect, now all we need is GNX striker, red berret, and command qant to make a perfect green military army's squad. 👀

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      And I have all of them, woo

    • @TheAshlight41
      @TheAshlight41 Год назад +2

      @@mj2005gundam damn!! So lucky 😆
      I lack of gm spartan and red berret 🙈

  • @LeeONardo
    @LeeONardo Год назад +1

    I believe this is only the second GM made since the revive HG's started?
    That seems really odd, where is the standard GM?
    GM Spartan however is amazing, I loved building this kit.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      Standard GM might be locked behind the Origin line, then again, it's not the original original. Bandai just never gives a damn about them

  • @RagingRobo
    @RagingRobo Год назад

    The color looks great did u top coat it or something, all the other vids I’ve seen it’s just been super dark green

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад

      Towards the verdict, I did topcoat it. It's as it is out of the box for the rest of the video

  • @MasterSwo-MK
    @MasterSwo-MK Год назад +2

    Here's hoping for the Black Dog version.
    BTW, this came BEFORE the GM Sniper 2 didn't it? (In-Universe that is.)

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +2

      They've basically set themselves up for the other variants, so I don't see why not.
      And based on what I've read while doing the research, yeah, the Spartan came before the Sniper II

    • @MasterSwo-MK
      @MasterSwo-MK Год назад +2

      @@mj2005gundam I see, then depending on how recently the Spartan was rolled out, that might explain why the Black Dogs settled for the GM Sniper Custom among their ranks rather then the 2.
      For all we know, the Sniper 2 hadn't finished production yet.

  • @leobardo8370
    @leobardo8370 Год назад

    COOL!! How did you get that matte finish?? Looks so good

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      A good spray of matte top coat is all it takes

    • @leobardo8370
      @leobardo8370 Год назад

      @@mj2005gundam which brand do u recommend?:3

  • @fishpop
    @fishpop Год назад +1

    Dey purt do murshtur cheef in da Gundam!

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      The jokes write themselves this way

  • @1996starter
    @1996starter Год назад +1

    amazin mj best review yet cuz i could hear how excited and in good mood you were in but as always please do share what kind of back pack connection the kits have as here are a lot of accessories we want to equip on this badass kit like the gattling gun i can equip with the backpack and make it a war machine

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      Universal double-peg backpack. Go ham with it

    • @1996starter
      @1996starter Год назад +1

      @@mj2005gundam buying it just now theres an auction. And the gattling gun and 30 mm weapons for the rectangle hard point. And all kinds of navy blue and black and grey markers and referencing war machine colors this will be a awesome kit. Unless i get the gm k9 in stock somewhere

  • @Eizyraa
    @Eizyraa 8 месяцев назад

    man i wish i know this kit sooner, in my country the price is skyrocketing to 50-ish USD which kinda insane for hg....

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  8 месяцев назад +1

      Ugh.. That sucks. But hopefully the Code Fairy variants would be a thing in the future

    • @Eizyraa
      @Eizyraa 8 месяцев назад

      @@mj2005gundam really wish that happened, the chest part was soo good

  • @Error-ld3lt
    @Error-ld3lt Год назад +1

    I have a question, how easy is it to remove the visor from the head?

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      Quite tough. You basically have to use a knife and be careful with it. I pried it out from the top edge, and that isn't the most foolproof way to approach it as it still comes flying off

  • @ADVGreeN
    @ADVGreeN Год назад +1

    I found this on pre-order again for about $30. Is it worth that price tag?

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +2

      If you're based in the US, it's actually not far off from the P-Bandai US price, so go for it

  • @gerardsotes2461
    @gerardsotes2461 Год назад

    Does it have the same color for the GM k9? Can it use the shield from the GM k9?

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      The Sniper K9's paint is a more pastel green with a bit of army gray, so they're not the same color. Also, the arm attachments are completely different, so the shield of the other Sniper variants will not fit in the Spartan

  • @dogeypirate1814
    @dogeypirate1814 Год назад +1

    What Decal are you using for the chest part and the number?

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +2

      The Federation logo on the chest comes with the kit, but the "117" I stole from the water decals from the Red Giants set, since they're white instead of the gray from the Ground GM

    • @dogeypirate1814
      @dogeypirate1814 Год назад +1

      @@mj2005gundam Awesome, can't wait for my GM Spartan to be delivered soon. Thank you very much.

  • @Roadcrashroller
    @Roadcrashroller 2 месяца назад

    I have a question, is the ammo clips the same as the Gundam Ground Type?

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  2 месяца назад

      No. They are unique ammo clips

    • @Roadcrashroller
      @Roadcrashroller 2 месяца назад

      @@mj2005gundam Ah touche, I was wanted more ammo for this kit without buying another

  • @johnyoutubegaming
    @johnyoutubegaming Год назад

    Insane that this has double jointed elbows, while the original gm sniper II only has single jointed elbows.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      Well, the new armor provided the chance for upgrades

  • @sonnysunny975
    @sonnysunny975 Год назад +1

    Gm spartan remind me telling what are you doing in that zeon ship sir finishing the fight

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад

      We gotta bring Chief back for that line. Imagine his next upgrade to literally be a GM Spartan

  • @armydude102
    @armydude102 10 месяцев назад

    Do you know of any High Grade GM kit that has a yellow or orange visor that can replace this blue one? You know, for obvious reasons.

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  10 месяцев назад

      I'm sure there's more out there, but the one that immediately comes to mind is the GM RR from the Red Giants, which do have leftover visors

    • @armydude102
      @armydude102 10 месяцев назад

      @@mj2005gundam Sweet, so if I do buy them I won't need to poach one from the GM RR. Thanks for letting me know. Do you know if all the visors are the same shape for the GM RR and Gundam Re-Rage, or different?

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  10 месяцев назад

      @@armydude102 the GMs are identical between each other save for weapons, while the Gundam RR has a unique visor. Might be worth checking out my video on the set

  • @iazy47
    @iazy47 Год назад

    Oh look master chief

  • @ODSTArx
    @ODSTArx Год назад

    In my opinion I think that they should have used the GM Striker as a base

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад

      Well, canonicity is arbitrarily more important to them in this situation

  • @Iwhipthemkneegears
    @Iwhipthemkneegears Год назад

    may I ask what are the names of the recolors

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад

      The black one is the GM Spartan [Black Dog Use], while the one with the Gundam-like head is the GM Spartan [Renato Germi Use]

    • @Iwhipthemkneegears
      @Iwhipthemkneegears Год назад

      @@mj2005gundam thank you so much

  • @gabrielcarlos5826
    @gabrielcarlos5826 Месяц назад

    Nah that chest movement are beautiful to pose ngl

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Месяц назад

      It's not limited, but it can only go forwards if you don't include the ball joint

  • @Sotau890
    @Sotau890 Год назад +1

    I wonder you can display GM Spartan doing Master Cheeks pose

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      You can try, but he isn't gonna have a human face under that GM helmet

  • @meezo9980
    @meezo9980 Год назад

    need need need

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад

      I heard they got another run in the US P-Bandai store

  • @HajimaruHenshin
    @HajimaruHenshin 5 месяцев назад

    you are so V3 😊

  • @jesseerven4859
    @jesseerven4859 Год назад

    you guys know this design predates anything halo by about 11 years

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад +1

      I know, but the jokes really write themselves with the resemblance between that and Master Chief

    • @jesseerven4859
      @jesseerven4859 Год назад

      @@mj2005gundam true i just think its funny I totally would have thought with the name spartan that it would be after :P

  • @Fred1032MC
    @Fred1032MC Год назад +1

    Don't make a girl a promess if you can't keep it

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад

      That supposed to be a reference to Halo or something?

    • @Fred1032MC
      @Fred1032MC Год назад

      @@mj2005gundam just a reference, (maybe to the state of Halo Infinite)

  • @laidbackkevin
    @laidbackkevin Год назад +1

    WHY USE THE CRAFTKNIFE TO OPEN THE GIMMICKS!!!! Considering you’re a gunpla channel.... R.I.P PBandai kit

    • @mj2005gundam
      @mj2005gundam  Год назад

      I'm not even gonna try and defend myself for that. Try removing those panels by hand if you have that kit. I tried, and it's hard.