I wants more older MG to be done atleast in 2.0 form like GP01 and GP02A. the RE line for me only the Nightingale that satisfied me. all and all the GP04 should be done in MG form.
As promised we’ve built the 1/144 RG GN-0000+GNR-010 OO Raiser on camera for you fans out there to see just what goes into making this kit so great and to build up excitement for those of you who have this beauty […]
whoa whoa whoa…
hold your horses, guys. 1 hr 26 minutes? yeeeahhh, i need to go fix me some dinner and get comfortable before we get this show rolling; give me a sec
nice build, syd! that raiser assembly was sweet & your speed building skills were on point, too. as for my dinner, it wasn’t too bad; all in all, a pleasant ending to a not so pleasant tuesday
by the way, i like what you did there at the end:
oh; its getting close… waaait for it… almost there!… annnnnnnnd; nope! not putting 00 and the raiser together… wait for the next episode, suckers! classic cliffhanger tactics.
We are just like you, chomping at the bit for a chance to get our hands on the 1/144 RG GN-0000+GNR-010 OO Raiser. Now that we do have it in our possession, we are going to build it but first we thought we would […]
Okay so I did a Star Wars marathon last weekend after enjoying the new trailer. And with speculation of quality from J.J Abrams it reminded me of this spoof I saw a while ago of what might happen if good ol George directed it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v93Jh6JNBng
It’s like Christmas time here for Ryan this week (it’s pretty much Christmas every day here for Syd) with the release of not one but two Star Wars kits from Bandai. While Ryan is mostly occupied with thoughts of […]
yes I go to anime expo every year since its inception and it is pretty large event. I live in LA and it is worth it as for place to eat let me know what you like to eat and ill send you to the right place. Now star wars movie is going to be ok my favorite scene form the trailer 2 i saw at celebration was the handing over the lightsaber a child passing to the mother.
Why didn’t you show off the peril plastic on the crossbones gundam? Also with the RG it looks like it has less of the two tone colour effect than previous RG’s from the press photos is it the case that bandai is going away from the idea.
Bandai have steadily been doing less and less of the two-tone main color thing. They did it most extensively with the 78-2 Granddaddy Gundam (I think… four different shades of white/off-white?), and since then they’ve generally toned it down to two variations per color.
greetings Syd and Ryan, now after watching the new star wars trailer I felt a bit of excitement seeing Han and chewie and like Syd I felt like a kid again. and just last weekend I did a marathon of all of the star wars movies. After dragging myself through the prequels it was magic seeing the first five minutes of a new hope again. Pure magic, brilliant intro. But New star wars look and sounds authentic but story is the only thing left unknown but I highly doubt we will see anything due to Abrhams “Mystery box”.
honestly i hope Bandai don’t kill the NG1/60. I love my 1/60 exia. it is a size of a PG but a price of a MG for me its a really good bargain. hope then consider maybe a simple version of 1/60 kits maybe RE60 or something.
About the only brand broadly available now is Bandai. Fine Molds used to be the source for Star Wars models, but their contract with Lucas Arts/Disney/whoever has expired. Being from a scale aircraft model background, their SW kits tend to look generally better than comparable Bandai kits (X-Wing to X-Wing, TIE to TIE, etc.), but they’re getting increasingly rare since, y’know, they’re not commercially available anymore.
Fantastic episode as always. Have you guys ever thought about doing real world military model kits? I know you have old episodes of your boss doing some car models, but I think some planes and tanks would be interesting as well. Also, Don’t Stop, Carry On! and give me that V-Gundam! (get it because that’s the opening theme- I’ll stop now)
Awesome to see Gunpla TV before the week even starts guys! Syd I have to ask since the Canucks got eliminated who will you be rooting for now in the Stanley Cup playoffs? And both of you guys what will you guys be doing to advance your model building skills in the future are you guys going to get airbrushes or start scribing or using more pla plate?
Cool episode!!! Great job Syd and Ryan!!! because of this episode, I might buy an X-Wing for myself. Excited to get my hands of that RG 00 Raiser!!! More Gunpla, more episodes of HobbyLinkTV!!!
Hey I’ve got a question for Syd. Which do you prefer hg mg pg or rg? Me personal I LOVE mg but every now and then I enjoy a simple SD or HG. oh and LET ME WIN THAT KIT!
The color scheme of the g-self assault pack looks more better than the ori g-self ~
BTW~ the white color of crossbone FC ver.gbf is it in pearl white or just normal white?
I love frame arms. Ever since I found out about it a few years ago I’ve been buying their kits. Can’t wait to get this new one.
Syd and Ryan I am have a question about the rules for the competition.
Will leaving more than one comment increase your chances of getting picked by the random generator? I only ask because as you mentioned about the spammers I’ve noticed that a lot of people leave more than one comment.
So those like me who only leave one comment will hardly get chosen and are chances to be picked by the generator will be diminished because of thse people who leave more than one comment.
Great episode as always
RG 00 raiser? Hell yes! Cannot wait to get it. Im going to pre-order at least 3 as soon as I’m writing this comment! Also, any tips/tricks for custom gunpla? I’m building my first custom gunpla and I don’t want to screw anything up.
I just had my first HLJ package come this past week. Everything was in great condition. I ordered a set of Assault Kingdom gundams and forgot that they come with gum in Japan. So I tried a piece and I was let down by the fact it lost flavor after about 10 seconds. Other than that they are a cute way of picking up some mini versions of your favorite gundams.
What are your plans for Golden Week?
I’m actually getting into a lot more Kotobukiya kits these day and wishing there were more stock of HMM Liger variants.
Looking forward to the release of Frame Arms Girl which is very different from the other frame arms.
Really do love the Victory gundam for how it was depicted as a mass produced ms giving it a sense of realistic military use even with all the crazy stuff that happens in the anime, like swimsuit clad women attacking Uso or putting a robot in a giant tire.
the wait for this new episode was killing me! lol i’m so excited for the HG Zaku Origin and the RG 00 Raiser. was hoping Syd was going to do the Zaku build. i’ve never been much of a fan of zeon mobile suits except for the awesome Kampfer but when I saw how they updated the new Zaku (well, old since it’s from the Origins) and how it’s also very detailed and comparable to the RG version in terms of panel lines and accessories, i had to order it! love the episode and looking forward to the next one.
great episode, i recently finished putting together the 1/72 x-wing and have to agree that it is an awesome kit, though i feel the plastic parts are more brittle because i broke some parts. hopefully it’s much better with the 1/48. they describe it as the “moving edition” is there any “non-moving edition” for this scale?
glad to know that C-3PO kit is undergated as well.
keep it up guys, looking forward to your next video, especially from the hobby show(s).
so that’s why i never won. i need to log-in! been wanting to win those kits even those custom painted ones! looking forward for the RG 00 raiser syd and ryan! watching the your episodes is the only time i get to relax from studying for my archi board exam.
I’m not sure if I’m a fan of the frame arm kits. they appear to be great but they seem to have a toyish look.
I’m really liking the origins char zaku and the guntank, but dang, those kits are getting to the expensive side
Victory for everyone. I mean to say is nice Victory gundams in the give away.
As for the episode itself. I am glad you shown the Full Cloth X1 box.
My girlfriend and I have been quite happy with the kits we ordered from you. So we will order more.
Keep up the great work and good luck to everyone in the giveaways.
(Though if a RG/PG 00 Raiser shows up I’ll be all over it!)
That x wing looks too cool to miss ! Glad i pre ordered my RG Raiser before it went on order stop. As you dont think Mega sizes will be made anymore , is it worth me keeping an order open for the mega size age 2 as i really want to get hold of it but can only find it for stupid prices feom re-sellers? Keep up the good work guys.
To clarify what they meant: They don’t think Bandai will be making any more NEW 1/48 MSMs. They tend to do limited re-productions of old molds (MSMs, old 1/100s, other anime kits, etc.) every now and again, so chances are your 1/48 Age-2 will see the light of day sooner or later. And at its original retail price, too, to boot.
Man I wish they had a MG V2 gundam, really love that show and it’s designs. Can’t wait for the HG V2 Assault/Buster I ordered from you guys and the p-bandai wings of light parts that I pre-ordered.
It’d be extremely awesome if they released a MG Victory 2 or the Second Victory gundam….. shooty pew pew laser mobile suits are awesome! A little sad that they are releasing a MG Fenice Rinascita instead of the Fenice, I think the Fenice looks more unique. Will grab a kit regardless though hahaha!!
great episode as usual.
i would like to see bandai do a big sized weapon kit. like a 1/1 scale heat hawk or something similar, alright maybe not 1/1 scale but something you could hold in your hand like a real sized axe. could you imagine something like that hanging on your wall?
if you want to give a matte finish to a kit, how will that coat react to:
1. Foil Stickers
2. Regular Stickers
3. Clear Plastic Parts
great show guys, thanks for taking the time to answer!
Great like usual always love a new idea for videos how tos are so important. Was hoping to win mega sized but to no avail hope I win Ryan’s age gundam think he did a lil lining . Hope I win a V. Hope the red wings win tonight. Hope ur watching the playoffs syd. And hope for world peace.
Hey Syd, first of all, already liking the assault pack, and second, I just recently watched episode 1 of Gundam the Origin this weekend, and it was AWESOME! Can’t wait to see more what BANDAI will be making for the origin mobile. One last thing I want to mention is that I am definitely looking forward to the RG 00 Raiser.
I’d really like a V Gundam, they always seemed like cool suits, but I’ve never watched the anime so they’ve never been something I would buy. Great episode as always!
As a gunpla builder that didn’t get to see the original Gundam series,I am actually happy that the kits are being updated to modern day rendition.Watched the movie, it was moving. Waiting for the next movie and more kits to be “revisited”.Thank you guys for giving life and vigor to my kits.
A enjoyable episode really like the frame arms kit do hope they go less on the exotic looking designs and something thats more combat like tho.
Sad to know there are people that spamms messages to try and win something they should just leave it to lady luck and hope she will be kind to them and have their message chosen.
If I will win this time i will “Stand up to the victory”…did you get it? Come on…it’s one song from the tv series! You are not real Gundam fans if you don’t get it.
Set X-Foils in attack position!!!!! God that X Wing is gonna look so freaking awesome when built. Hope you guys can build it and show it off in an future episode (btw missed you last week… had to go back to old episodes I haven’t watched to fill in the gap… am all the way back to episode 92… Ohh the memories…) Anyway, quick question for both of you, If you are going to paint a kit, is it necessary to use primer or a straight forward paint works? I saw the Boss do it like that when building the Tallgeese, so I was wondering if it is necessary or just a recommendation, I am not changing any colors just trying to give a more metallic look the cage that comes with the MG RX-0 Unicorn Gundam HD Colors.
Hope you or any one can help with that. Keep up the good work guys! Greetings from Costa Rica!
Primer isn’t strictly necessary, but it does help the paint go on more easily by creating a rough surface for the paint to adhere to. You can simulate the effect by sanding the surface of the piece with fine (800+) grit sandpaper.
When I saw the trailer its like everything I watched from all the star wars movie are like coming back to me then when Chewbacca and Han showed up and Boom! I’m sold! I’m gonna watch that! Syd you should watch the Avengers 2. About the the large Heat Hawk for the tristar origins bandai will sell it as P-bandai (as the time I’m making this comment,it is allover the internet).I like the idea of having the tutorial videos will have its own archive or space within the blog which I and fellow members will appreciate it much.Thanks guys for this amazing ep.
Thanks for bringing the spamming to the attention. When looking trough the comments, I can see that only 75% of the comments are one-liners. Used to be 90%
But still, far too much. I hope in all sincerity that you (Syd) run out of kits to give away real soon, so that it will become a joy again to read through the comments again.
Can’t imagine what it must be like for you guys:
-Victory!
-Pick me!
-Win!
etc etc
Anyways, finally that Frame Arms kit is released. Have seen it on a hobby show episode a long time ago and was interested in this kit. Not loving it so much in real life though. Sorry…
Thanks for another episode and looking forward to the unboxing/building of the RG OO Raiser (and when you run out of free give aways)
RG 00 Raiser HYPE!!!
And now the question:
Is there a chance that next year we will see RG 00 Qan[t]?Last year we saw Exia,this year we will see Raiser,so why not make final Setsuna suit into Real Grade?
I built my first RG last week and now I’m hooked really excited for the RG 00 raiser in fact you could say I EMBODY EXCITEMENT (laughs manically) what other kits would you like to see as a RG my personal hopes are for turn A, 00 Qan[T],Nu,Gm and a unicorn
Am I the only person that is disappointed that there was no talk of the new Macross Super VF-1J Gerwalk kit? I have it in my rpivate warehouse and would have loved to see an unboxing.
Unfortunately but understandably, HLJ tends to focus on Bandai and Kotobukiya kits, in that order. Snap-fit kits especially. I don’t think I’ve seen Hasegawa kits featured or built on here in… ever.
1 comment 1 account! I do this every week but I never win anything, come on guys let me win something! Just joking…. Kekeke exciting for the RG 00 riser next week!
Looking forward to seeing that X wing built and see how it looks and works with the moving aspects. I like the tutorial Archive because trying to find them in 1704 episodes can be a daunting tasks and I know you have some good ones out there. I am agreeing with Ryan on the New Star Wars Trailer, it looks so great but I am trying to not get too hyped over it and get let down like I was with the prequel trilogies.
i hope that the new char’s zaku it’s just the start for a new line of zeonic awesomeness…just bought some old 0079 kits and i like them a lot but i wouldn’t mind these updates on kits like the gyan.
Victory and V2 are nice and intresting kits i wouldn’t mind win one of the two
Great episode guys! It’s nice to see you care enough about the fans to try to keep the competition fair. On a side note, “That Frame Arms looks like a souped up samurai version of IronMan!”
I really want a new real grade announcement, hopefully they gives a new UC kit after the last two releases. We really need that RG gouf if they aren’t going to give us an hg revive kit anytime soon.
I think it will be great if Bandai make more MG Build Fighters Try kits such as Lightening Gundam and Red Worrier. This is my first time leaving comments, what a great show absolutely love it! Keep on the great job guys!
I don’t know, that comment,”megasize me” and that person winning the megasize model seems to much of a coincidence. I’m starting to thinks that the winning comments aren’t picked at random. Hmmm…
It’s not the first time either. Anyway, that x-wing cover art is sweet.
Comments are picked at random, though if 80% of the comments are a variation of “megasize me/I want that megasize” then the chances of a comment like that being picked are that much higher, no?
damn spammers, guys keep up ,cuz of low cost shipping (im off limits )too bad I cant never get stuff from anywhere of course not your fault blah blah blah, anyways ,that g-self….. just wow. c3po neat. good luck to the winners cheers
Syd, Ryan, I get my first MG on thursday. I’m super excited for it, its the Astray Blue Frame D. I was eyeing it for a while, but seeing it on your show made me really want it. Im also looking into some of those Frame Arms kits. Any one in specific you had alot of fun with?
Hey syd and ryan, one question, stickers and foils have been improved for gunpla, when bandai remake old model kits, do they use the old style stickers or the stickers get better?
Having just recently built the 20-year old 1/100 F90-II, I can tell you that they indeed do NOT get better. Mine were all misaligned on the sheet by about two millimeters. :/
You do realize that the Federation has committed FAR worse atrocities then any form of Zeon right? They’re actually closer to being the Nazis then anyone.
They oppressed the colonies which led to Zeon’s war for independence.
They refused to let the colony that Zeon dropped hit jaburo and redirected it causing it to hit Sydney Australia killing millions of people.
The attacked many earth villages under suspicion of harboring Zeon soldiers or the families of Zeon soldiers, which led to the rape, murder, and total destruction of many those villages.
They purposely covered up the prediction of newtypes to empower themselves.
They publicly denied the existence of newtypes, while exploiting them for combat.
They created the titans and did nothing to stop, or punish them for the terrible things they did.
They did nothing to stop the Crossbone Vanguard until after they took over an entire colony.
They rufused to do anything about both Zanscare and Jupiter Empires.
That’s just a few things. Sure Zeon has done some terrible things, but nothing near the scale of the Federation’s.
That Frame Arms kit makes me wish Bandai would release more MG versions for Musha versions of Gundam. I love the Musha Victory SD, but would love to see a MG version of it.
I must say.. from the first time I ever laid eyes on the original Gundam, whenever I explain the Anime to anyone, I always refer to the Zeon as “Nazis”… being the first comment I read, it made me laugh.
Most people really hate all the recycled animation, Kira Yamato is a… well.. pardon me, but a little bitch. Then they go on to say the story is horrible. I personally think they miss the point, it is supposed to be fun to watch Yet, for some reason, people need to sit behind their respective keyboards and be internet a-holes and curse others out.
Sorry to hear about the Canucks, Syd… I am from Southern Alberta but not really a Flames fan… I was actually kind of hoping Vancouver would move to the next round.
Alright, first I must say that the Victory Gundams are both sex machines of the highest tier, and I have a burning need to get one.
That said, you guys think Bandai’ll be willing.able to do any kits from the Knights of The Old Republic game? I would eat up Ebon Hawk, T3, or HK-47 models.
I still love Rad. I was a BMX kid in the eighties and this was my movie. Love Cru and his crew! That X Wing looks awesome, might have to pick one up. Also, hope to see a MG Build Burning Gundam. Hope I win something!
Spam be gone! I’ve got the V2 Assault Gundam pre-ordered with you guys!
Sure would be nice to get another HG Victory kit from you!
Maybe this time I’ll win!
Hi Ryan and Syd. I only watch your episodes ones a week, and only when there’s really nothing to do. Another thing is I do learn a lot. 🙂
I would be looking forward to you guys, archiving all your model building tips. That way, I wouldn’t have to browse back to the old episode just to refresh my memory on building model kits. 🙂
Awesome Episode once again!
P.s I think I want to have my hands on that V2 gundam HG. 🙂 Send them here to the Philippines please. 🙂
What I’m interested about “the Shiz” is the new RE100 kit announcement. I’m eager to be surprised about something new instead of wanting to see something we all knew was coming anyway. (like a 47th version of Exia for example…)
As for the spammers, all it takes to win is that one comment. You don’t win with 10 comments. I hope no one won by spamming…
I want to have a little piece of hlj history so I hope I get chosen to win any of the great prizes you have to offer oh and just in case if you listen to the Beatles here you go “Here comes the sun, here comes the sun And I say it’s all right Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here”
TIE = Twin Ion Engine. They probably thought it sounded super fast, but an actual ion engine, used to propel our interstellar spacecrafts through deep space, generates almost zero propulsion: “The ion drive is comparable to a car that takes two days to accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour…” (Wikipedia)
Dunno about y’all but I have a sudden love for Code Geass KMF! I know Bandai released some models from the line but I would really like a Sutherland or Glasgow or even a Gloucester!
I like that they are making star wars kits now. I just wish that they would produce an English branch and distribute gundam further. I really would like to not pay extra shipping for most Gundam.
Like how you guys are gonna upload more tutorial videos. Can you guys do a tutorial video on how to fix broken gundam model such as broken pegs? Ive had a few broken models and no idea how to fix them. Wish I could win the V2 HG Victory gundam. As always keep up the awesome work dudes!!
The Xwing looks interesting. I wonder if Bandai will make a 1 to 1 scale statue like the statue of the RX-78-2. Would be nice to watch it get lit up at night. As always, thanks for the new Episode!!
Great show as always Syd and Ryan. I can’t wait to see what you show us from Shizuoka. I’m personally hoping for a new RG from the Wing series to be announced at least
are you guys excited for jurassic world ? The new star wars looks sweet but I’m also worried. Also any news on HG Origin RX78 ? great episode as always !
Noticed you mentioned anime expo and places to eat in Los Angeles. Here’s what I recommend:
Everyone needs to do In-n-out, but if you do, get your burgers “Animal Style”. It’s on their secret menu, and it’s the only way I eat my burgers there.
Since you’re going to be downtown, I recommend Guidsado’s for a unique taco experience. Get the sampler plate.
There’s an umami burger downtown too. Umami used to be on forefront of the LA burger phenomenon.
My favorite pizza place in downtown Los Angeles is Pizzanista.
I know yelp isn’t a big thang in Japan, but it’s pretty much how we do things in the states. I recommend you download it, and use that to help you find the diamonds in the rough.
lookong forward to seeing what you have to sell at the expo.
hope this helps!
Lucas
great episode. star wars kits are starting to look amazing! i have been wanting the victory gundam and its line of suits. course this means I prob wont win them
Zeon sucks, they want ‘freedom’ but they drop colonies on Earth and choose who will remain alive and who will not. I know the Federation is not a perfect organization, but we are better than those space nazis. Hurray for the Federation ^_^
Great episode guys!
Glad to know the spammer will be gone now
I started to suspect when I saw 500+ comments in 3-4 days.
You should build the Gerbera RE/100, it’s a really neat design and I think many of us are still skeptical about the new line and how it stacks up compared to master grade.
I’m considering going to Anime Expo so I can meet Brian and Syd! I assume there will be a HLJ booth their? I’m on the East Coast though, so will have to arrange the airplane ticket and hotels.
May the 4th be with you (Star Wars)
Not a star wars fan but the kits look awesome, can’t wait until they make the first Build Fighters Try master grade kit
Do you get it Ryan? May the force be with you
Hello please listen to the whole message, Im sorry to say that i was one of the spammers BUT WAIT! It wasn’t really my fault. I was posting to win the Mega size AGE 1 and my message wouldn’t post. I sent it in 3 times but it never showed up until the 3rd time. On the 3rd time it showed up with all 3 requests. I felt bad and im sorry. Keep up your awesome work!
No problem! If a duplicate message comes through we typically assume it was a mistake 🙂 Our concern about spammers had more to do with commenters writing several different comments intentionally. Thanks for your consideration, though!
Great episode. Hey syd i like the zssa but had been holding out for a regular yellow version only to find out its a bandai limited kit. Kind of odd. i have to say the new hg chars zaku was my fastest hg build yet.
As model fans and as Star Wars fans the folks in the office were eagerly awaiting the release of the 1/48 Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter Moving Edition by Bandai. We thought we would share the unboxing experience […]
It was only a matter of time for BanDai to release to us fans of the Original STAR WARS Trilogy the Fame X-Wing starfighter. Now when are they going to release Darth Vader’s Advance Twin Ion Engine starfighter?
Currently working on SIX kits, right now. I love building kits, but maybe I should finish a kit before starting anew. Actually, I’m waiting on paints I ordered.
Back row:…
I think Bandai is at a point they don’t have any interesting to show to us fans apart from RG Double OO Raiser and. I don’t see any MG that I’m interested (the one I’m interested is on the P Bandai). my Gunpla mood have been down since December when I got my PG Unicorn from Hlj(but a bit dissapointed but get it anyway. BTW @Syd and @Ryan can’t hlj…[Read more]
it has a full inner frame which is the amazing part. if this type of kit can have inner I am sure Bandai can do them for gundam kits in the future and this kit is really really cheap as well
This is actually a Majin bone kit you can find it on HLJ, they are about as big as the average 1/144 gundams, I am not sure about the sprukits as they have really weird looking articulations but if they are the about the same size as this kit I would just them and kit bash it with this one
If you want to panel line a painted kit is it necessary to apply a topcoat over the paint and then add the panel lines or can I just fill the panel lines directly on the paint.
p.s. Been using regular tamiya spraycans for painting and will be using the gundam panelwash marker.
If the paint went on really smooth, you could do the panel lining on top of the paint, since the Tamiya spray cans are lacquer based and the Gundam Markers are water based. If the paint is a bit grainy, you could have some difficulties removing the excess.
When planning on doing a top coat over the panel lines and paint job, make sure the panel…[Read more]