Its unfortunate that the RE:100 line has pretty much been relegated to an occasional p-bandai release. It was nice having kits of more obscure suits at retail prices. Wish they had gotten to do the Nemo III, Methuss Kai, or even the Hizack Custom or Hizack Cannon back when they were still doing retail releases.
@@redheadphones6 tbh it's not that suprising, looking how much simplified the last MG are. There's just no room for this line, especially when bandai decides to waste resources on things like multiple waves of battlelogue or kyoukai senki line of kits. Not sure how it looks in japan or us, but here in europe they're just gathering dust in hobbyshops.
There aren't NEARLY enough Gunplatubers that go into depth about the proportions or what makes them work/don't, so it's good to see someone that gives attention to them. Design and how the kit ultimately looks is probably one of the longest parts of developing Gunpla and yet almost no attention is given to them, so it's nice to see someone give them the attention they deserve. All in all it looks as if they tried to make the proportions look consistent to Katoki style, so as to mesh better when displayed with a Victory/V2 ver. Ka. Also, I DID NOT KNOW that it wields the gatling gun! I just finished a Core Booster/Victory ver. Ka painted build and now I GOTTA see how this looks on a Shokew. The Shokew looks like the result of a bygone era in the late 2010s, where the RE/100 could have really taken off and Bandai was going to develop more kits in the Victory lineup; Rig Shokew, Tomliat, Contio/Rig Contio. In some parallel timeline we would've gotten a Zolo that would've separated into the top/bottom flyers, or a Federation Javelin. It's a shame, because I feel like I'm one of the 3 English-speaking Victory fans that loves its designs and wants more kits from it. For now I'm glad we at least have this and the GunEZ. Fingers crossed Bandai reprints the MG Victory/Core Booster/V Dash ver. Ka, or maybe even makes the novel-exclusive Second Victory. Especially the V Dash, because the weapons on it are just amazing.
@@rx-105xigundam2 problem with NexT 0100 is that they announce it, make one movie (Hathaway) and then backpedal to rehashing seed and 0079 sprinkled with new AU again ;p
I'm glad that P-Bandai has gotten somewhat easier to get in America, so many kits that were impossible to get now have a (small) window of availability, and they are willing to restock older releases if I miss something. I may have to check out the Shokew if it becomes available again. Hoping to see more videos soon!
it literally looks like Bumblebee from transformers and I love it, I bet if you like put it next to some transformers figures it would just blend right in
OMG!!! Is this a RedHeadphones6 Gunpla review?! Christmas just came early around the corner! I am so happy to see you pop up again on my RUclips notifications. I consider your's and Karkarot197's channel as the best Gundam content on RUclips. Please upload more regularly in the future. Also, I love how the design of the Shokew makes it a perfect arch-nemesis to the Victory Gundam. It would have been so cool if we saw this in the anime.
I got one of those years ago, and its a super sweet build. Painted mine more like a wasp with black airbrushed stripes, a few darker yellows on some pannels and metallic green eyes. Rebuilt the rifle as well to replace that ugly front grip and replaced it with a large grenade launcher as well. Really fun to pose this little guy.
Thanks! I'm gonna try to make more, especially since I've worked out a lot of the production kinks with this video. The next few should be much quicker to make!
I suddenly have an annoying desire to watch Victory again, despite telling myself that the second time was enough for the rest of my life. On another note, it is hilarious to me that the same series that brought us the mobile suit with Minovsky flight craft system also brought us mobile suits flying around with helicopter propellers.
Great buy! I'm already seeing these selling from 3rd parties with a 50% mark up, so snagging something like this early is definitely the way to go, even if we're not quite ready to build it.
Oh sheesh!!! Let’s go!!! So glad you’ve returned 😊 This was a great vid, I’ve had this fella in my eBay Wishlist for a while and now I’m going to pull the trigger!
I’m a year and a half late but to maintain vibrancy when painting red Gundam marker on dark colors, especially black, you’ll want to put a coat of white on first.
Was disappointed that it didn't come with the gatling gun but you mentioning it not only came in the V-Dash pack but also has compatible hands for holding it is great information! Overall awesome review! I have one of these and it's awesome!
Hey good to see you back. The Shokew is kinda cool, I like the insectoid appearance, but I'm not gonna bother with P-Bandai lol, especially since I'm still waiting to get my hands on a RE100 Zaku
Glad to see you back, there may be alot of reviewers now a days but yours will always be my favorite and my go to on deciding on what kits to purchase.
Hey! For small details that you need to paint a lighter colour over a darker one, you can use a white gundam marker and colour it over with red sharpie. I did this in the chest divots for my HG EVA-01 and it turned out incredibly. I wouldn't do it for large pieces, but these antennae would work perfectly.
I like the new "professional" look to the filming and editing, but I feel like the soul is missing because of the lack of that nostalgic intro and BGM. The video is still great either way.
Thanks! Also, I understand. I was just getting a little bored of the previous set up. There was no room for experimentation with the video work. When there's no background, any panning shots or slider footage is pointless as there's nothing in the background to create that sense of space/parallax. Still, I think you're right that I need to inject a little bit more SOUL back into it. Hoping to really go all out with the next MG review with the intro/scores/etc and find that happy middle.
Glad to have you back! I have a rec, try dspiae acrylic water based markers. Theyre really good and easy to work with. The tip is a brush so you can be super accurate with it, or be broad and cover wider surfaces. The gold and gun metal is so good. Its water based so its easy to erase and to get it working. Cheap too
Their metallics are really good, but the normal colors are just okay. Probably wouldn't have done better than a gundam marker on those bug antennas, for example.
You know I think the reason why the feet are so strangely designed is I think they originally were designed to act as a sprain to launch the mobile suit up in like a spring jump.
Hey there! Curious where you got the Bespa logo for your thumbnail? Looking for a high res and cant seem to find one. I'd like to try making waterslides for this kit. Thanks!
I used the .png that popped up on Google, then did some photoshop filtering to fix it up a bit. Still pretty low resolution though and real blurry when scaled up. Works for thumbnails though. I can probably send it to you. Do you have an account on Twitter/Instagram I could send a DM to?
Bandai has lost confidence in anything that would be considered "Side MS" that isn't iconic like the Zaku or has western appeal like the Leo. So most of it is P bandai now. I can get it for recolors and variations, but it is always unfortnate when new tooling is web shop exclusive. Still waiting for a new run of the MG Mk V in the US.
![Shokew COMPLETE Development History (Gundam Lore/ [Late UC/Victory Gundam])](/img/1.gif)
Its unfortunate that the RE:100 line has pretty much been relegated to an occasional p-bandai release. It was nice having kits of more obscure suits at retail prices. Wish they had gotten to do the Nemo III, Methuss Kai, or even the Hizack Custom or Hizack Cannon back when they were still doing retail releases.
Agreed. I feel there's a lot of room for the RE/100 line to grow. Bandai just seems to be sitting on it right now.
@@redheadphones6 tbh it's not that suprising, looking how much simplified the last MG are. There's just no room for this line, especially when bandai decides to waste resources on things like multiple waves of battlelogue or kyoukai senki line of kits. Not sure how it looks in japan or us, but here in europe they're just gathering dust in hobbyshops.
There aren't NEARLY enough Gunplatubers that go into depth about the proportions or what makes them work/don't, so it's good to see someone that gives attention to them. Design and how the kit ultimately looks is probably one of the longest parts of developing Gunpla and yet almost no attention is given to them, so it's nice to see someone give them the attention they deserve. All in all it looks as if they tried to make the proportions look consistent to Katoki style, so as to mesh better when displayed with a Victory/V2 ver. Ka.
Also, I DID NOT KNOW that it wields the gatling gun! I just finished a Core Booster/Victory ver. Ka painted build and now I GOTTA see how this looks on a Shokew.
The Shokew looks like the result of a bygone era in the late 2010s, where the RE/100 could have really taken off and Bandai was going to develop more kits in the Victory lineup; Rig Shokew, Tomliat, Contio/Rig Contio. In some parallel timeline we would've gotten a Zolo that would've separated into the top/bottom flyers, or a Federation Javelin. It's a shame, because I feel like I'm one of the 3 English-speaking Victory fans that loves its designs and wants more kits from it. For now I'm glad we at least have this and the GunEZ. Fingers crossed Bandai reprints the MG Victory/Core Booster/V Dash ver. Ka, or maybe even makes the novel-exclusive Second Victory. Especially the V Dash, because the weapons on it are just amazing.
The camerawork and editing are so smooth it adds a sense of professionalism but keeps your reviews chill. Love seeing you back!
Thanks! I decided if I was gonna make more stuff after a year break, I should at least make the new videos look a little better lol
I wish for more HG 1/144 RE and MG 1/100 'Late U.C.' Mobile Suit kits someday, please make it happen Bandai Namco.
Agreed! I try to pick up all the strange late U.C. stuff I can get. They're always interesting builds/designs.
Chris Goyen That's the point of UC NexT 0100
@@rx-105xigundam2 problem with NexT 0100 is that they announce it, make one movie (Hathaway) and then backpedal to rehashing seed and 0079 sprinkled with new AU again ;p
It goes without saying this video was much anticipated.
Glad to have you back redheadphones! Your Review of the mg guncanon got me to buy it. and its incredible for the price!
Thanks! Glad more people are looking into older kits. There's a lot of great stuff out there that people are just sleeping on imo.
I'm glad that P-Bandai has gotten somewhat easier to get in America, so many kits that were impossible to get now have a (small) window of availability, and they are willing to restock older releases if I miss something. I may have to check out the Shokew if it becomes available again.
Hoping to see more videos soon!
NEW REDHEADPHONES? LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Oh my guy welcome back
Let's gooooooo! Good to see you back, mate.
Thanks! It's always fun making more of these!
I love the weird design of the Shokew. Also great to see you back uploading!
Same, these more unique designs always have something interesting going on!
it literally looks like Bumblebee from transformers and I love it, I bet if you like put it next to some transformers figures it would just blend right in
OMG!!! Is this a RedHeadphones6 Gunpla review?! Christmas just came early around the corner! I am so happy to see you pop up again on my RUclips notifications. I consider your's and Karkarot197's channel as the best Gundam content on RUclips. Please upload more regularly in the future. Also, I love how the design of the Shokew makes it a perfect arch-nemesis to the Victory Gundam. It would have been so cool if we saw this in the anime.
I got one of those years ago, and its a super sweet build. Painted mine more like a wasp with black airbrushed stripes, a few darker yellows on some pannels and metallic green eyes. Rebuilt the rifle as well to replace that ugly front grip and replaced it with a large grenade launcher as well. Really fun to pose this little guy.
the slimming up works so well making it look more in line with Ishigaki's artstyle
Great to see you back, i kinda miss the old backdrop, the new backdrop feels MechaGaikotsu esc which isnt bad, i just miss the signature black
One of the best yet underrated gunpla reviewer imo. Glad you're back! Hope u can upload more videos again.
I couldn't wait for this review, you always have fantastic concise reviews. Please keep it up!
Thanks! I'm gonna try to make more, especially since I've worked out a lot of the production kinks with this video. The next few should be much quicker to make!
@@redheadphones6 that makes me very happy. I wish you the best of luck with all your future content!
Glad to see ya back, you got the chillest reviews, nice audio, and you generally cover details I'm interested in. Hope to see more
Thanks! I'm hoping to make more, regardless of how long it takes lol
I'll be looking forward to it, it'll be a nice change of pace from the usual reviewers.
I suddenly have an annoying desire to watch Victory again, despite telling myself that the second time was enough for the rest of my life. On another note, it is hilarious to me that the same series that brought us the mobile suit with Minovsky flight craft system also brought us mobile suits flying around with helicopter propellers.
Glad to see you've returned! Looking forward to your MG Victory Gundam review.
So glad you’re still making videos was scared you stopped
Ayyyye Glad you're back! I like the color and bug like face of the Shokew.
I really like your reviews, I couldn't wait for you to make one!! Thank you!
Bro got a budget upgrade, the camera shots are great
I'm so glad to see you come back. I hope you keep making these awesome videos bro, I really love how you review.
Holy smokes best gunpla reviewer is back! Hope you’ve been doing well man!
Love your reviews, always makes me smile when I see your our videos on my feed 😊
Thank you!
Ah yes, Bee Gundam.
Glad to have you back, king.
I’m so glad that I managed to pre order this when I had the chance to. I haven’t had the chance to build it yet, but I’m looking forward to it.
Great buy! I'm already seeing these selling from 3rd parties with a 50% mark up, so snagging something like this early is definitely the way to go, even if we're not quite ready to build it.
Your videos are top tier for gunpla reviews, we just need more!!!!!!!!!
Good to have you back!
Bumblebee in Gundam, like literally both in design and color scheme, all its lacking is an Autobot insignia
I agree with you there
I’ve been waiting for a new review and it looks amazing
Oh sheesh!!! Let’s go!!! So glad you’ve returned 😊
This was a great vid, I’ve had this fella in my eBay Wishlist for a while and now I’m going to pull the trigger!
bro i missed your reviews, and its perfect timing that you came back just when i was getting back into gundam 😅
Thanks! I was also out of Gundam for a good year or so. Getting back into it now. Have a lot to catch up on lol
I’m a year and a half late but to maintain vibrancy when painting red Gundam marker on dark colors, especially black, you’ll want to put a coat of white on first.
OMG the yellow bee!!!
I absolutely love this design! Especially the head.
Same! Such a cool design. V Gundam in general had some really out there takes on mobile suits.
Woahhhh feels like ages since I last watched a review of yours! Great to see you keeping it up and great critical review as always
I just recently found you glad your uploading
return of the king!
I've seen this strange, wasp-like mecha in an old Hobby Japan magazine years ago and always wondered what it is, good review.
Return of the king
Great Review but I really do miss those splash screen with the model and the background along with the music
My boi is back?!
It makes me so happy when I see one of your videos in the sub box
Hope we can have your take on RG Kits in the future, better late than never ! 😊
Great review, and good to see you back!!! What's the name of the song/track you used in these reviews??
HE LIVES!!!!!
Welcome back man!
Thanks!
It looks amazing! Nice!
Was disappointed that it didn't come with the gatling gun but you mentioning it not only came in the V-Dash pack but also has compatible hands for holding it is great information! Overall awesome review! I have one of these and it's awesome!
Hey good to see you back.
The Shokew is kinda cool, I like the insectoid appearance, but I'm not gonna bother with P-Bandai lol, especially since I'm still waiting to get my hands on a RE100 Zaku
Glad to see you back, there may be alot of reviewers now a days but yours will always be my favorite and my go to on deciding on what kits to purchase.
Excellent review as always! Also, you should review the MG Nemo, I've seen it available in some places.
Hey! For small details that you need to paint a lighter colour over a darker one, you can use a white gundam marker and colour it over with red sharpie. I did this in the chest divots for my HG EVA-01 and it turned out incredibly. I wouldn't do it for large pieces, but these antennae would work perfectly.
I like the new "professional" look to the filming and editing, but I feel like the soul is missing because of the lack of that nostalgic intro and BGM. The video is still great either way.
Thanks! Also, I understand. I was just getting a little bored of the previous set up. There was no room for experimentation with the video work. When there's no background, any panning shots or slider footage is pointless as there's nothing in the background to create that sense of space/parallax. Still, I think you're right that I need to inject a little bit more SOUL back into it. Hoping to really go all out with the next MG review with the intro/scores/etc and find that happy middle.
Glad to have you back! I have a rec, try dspiae acrylic water based markers. Theyre really good and easy to work with. The tip is a brush so you can be super accurate with it, or be broad and cover wider surfaces. The gold and gun metal is so good. Its water based so its easy to erase and to get it working. Cheap too
Their metallics are really good, but the normal colors are just okay. Probably wouldn't have done better than a gundam marker on those bug antennas, for example.
Good to see a new video review, any possibilities of a MG Guntank review to complete the operation V of reviews?
Oh shit new video!
You know I think the reason why the feet are so strangely designed is I think they originally were designed to act as a sprain to launch the mobile suit up in like a spring jump.
I will always regret not picking one up... i hope there's another reprint soon
damn your footage looks sharp, I'm getting into this myself soon since I already have most of the gear I'd need
Thanks! Video production is such a fun hobby. Best of luck!
Do more reviews! Great videos!
Next video Id like to see that collection or at least your top 10 favorite in your collection
HE LIVES
Ouch , no rear shots ! But in overall - a great review !
He’s back!!
Let's goooo new reviewww
I love weird kits...I'm gonna have to get this sometime.
Found one and I loved building it. It's a great kit.
they could've just releaased a 1/144 regular and it'll be flying off the shelf
It is such a cute mobile suit not gonna lie.
I really want to see you cover the mg hi Zack
Great review 👏 👌 👍
Building this right now actually
Another knockout review!
Are you gonna review the new rg god gundam?
Hopefully, it's still on back-order for me. Still, I hope I can review every G Gundam kit at some point!
Still the best Gunpla reviewer
The goat is back 🫡
Legend
I'm not even going to be even be lying I thought we lost you again I thought you were going to be taking a long break all over again
Hope HG Shokew as retail
Hey there! Curious where you got the Bespa logo for your thumbnail? Looking for a high res and cant seem to find one. I'd like to try making waterslides for this kit. Thanks!
I used the .png that popped up on Google, then did some photoshop filtering to fix it up a bit. Still pretty low resolution though and real blurry when scaled up. Works for thumbnails though. I can probably send it to you. Do you have an account on Twitter/Instagram I could send a DM to?
Bandai has lost confidence in anything that would be considered "Side MS" that isn't iconic like the Zaku or has western appeal like the Leo. So most of it is P bandai now. I can get it for recolors and variations, but it is always unfortnate when new tooling is web shop exclusive. Still waiting for a new run of the MG Mk V in the US.
My man also knows Kamen Rider
Very unique looking. Looks like a bug.
YOOO
YOOOO~~
awww yissss
it's a pikachu
It has weird Dunbine bug vibes, which I like, but I think all of the designs from V Gundam are pretty weak.
Kamen Rider Gundam
Tt noice
ρгό𝔪σŞｍ 😍
It isn't a gundam, and your comparison to kamen rider is a far reach...
Thanks!
@@redheadphones6 chug acetone
@@jessemoreno114 lmao
Yaaaaay!
Really want this kit, but it's basically non-existent in Europe :(