Many people had asked that we show the Zoids’ Death Stinger kit when it came in, however, it arrived just before the winter break and we didn’t have enough time to assemble it before the lights went out and the […]
When you see a new video get excited then realize you forgot to comment last video… By the way has anyone built a ship model? Im building a 1/350 Shimekaze and its so fun but 6hrs in im only about half way done. What’s longest time you guys have spent on a model? What model was it?
Great episode guys,if you guys are intrested you should watch the Zoids anime, the death stinger is in the Chatoic centry.
This kit looks amazing it brings out all the anime glory, like the gojulas and the iron kong, from the way this is going I do hope kotobukiya will be making the Death saurer.
There are still some un-kitted designs from Armored Core, but From Software hasn’t made any new AC games since Armored Core: Verdict Day (2013, I think), so I don’t think there’s much incentive to make new kits.
The fact that Verdict Day and its predecessor (Armored Core V)’s mecha designs didn’t exactly hit it off with fans certainly didn’t help model kit sales, either.
Kotobukiya has recently completed a re-production run of some of the existing AC kits, though. (I believe there was an HLJ promotion for it.)
Nice episode as always, might think about picking up some of the Zoids kits, they’ve always looked pretty neat. Something different would stand out in the collection
Broken Blade was actually a six movie/OVA series based on a manga, that got stretched into a 12 episode TV anime. So it wasn’t that it didn’t last long (in fact it lasted a full cour), the anime was just a re-cut version of movie adaptations of a manga series.
“Don’t think about what you lost…” made me snort. Troll the fans more, Syd. It keeps us happy.
Does Zoids have an accompanying anime or manga series? If so, which came first, the kit line or the anime/manga? Or is it like Frame Arms, where there are just a bunch of cool robot designs built around a central frame (or theme, in this case)?
Dang, zoids bring me back! I remember building an older scorpion kit but it was blue and didnt have much articulation; it could only go fowards, backwards, or left or right
The Delphine? Really?! A rare kit that’s not built and easily worth 60$ minimum? I have one already, but I wouldn’t mind having another. O_O I loved the anime, and the kit is awesome. God, I hope I win it. I would totally fight an army, armed with nothing but a stick, to have it.
Syd, you are the reason i am in love with that HMM Saber Tiger Zoid kit, because of that review all those years ago. and good lord, that Death Stinger Gunmetal plastic is gorgeous
I have to say recently I am addicted to the zoids kits. They are rather expensive but the detail in them are amazing. So much so it very satisfying to do a slow detailed build.
The new line of 1/100 Hi-Res kits seems kind of interesting…but what other kits could possibly go into that line? An RX-78-2? I feel like there’s really an over-saturation of that…
I’ve been wanting to build some Kotobukiya kits, so this would be a great chance for me to get one! Also, that Death Stinger looks awesome. I might have to get one for myself.
The Deathstinger looks pretty awesome with a lot of gimmicks. It’s a shame with the amount of detail the Pistons couldn’t be movable types. Still an awesome kit!
When Kotobukiya puts in their best effort, like on that Death Stinger, they can easily go toe to toe with any master grade Gundam for quality. I’m very much looking forward to their new Arbalest kit. A Delphine would be very helpful in keeping me satisfied until then.
I love the Death Stinger, but I will not get it solely because I would have to build those legs 8 freaking times! Hell, I get bored building Mobile suit legs and arms…lol
1.) Bandai have announced DX Chogokin toys of the VF-31 and SV-262 in the works, as well as fighter mode model kits of the VF-31 and VF-171 as part of their small-scale Mecha Colle line of kits.
2.) Big West (Japanese copyright holders) had a Youtube video that was open-region for a while, but it’s been closed now, I think. I’m not sure of any legit ways to watch the show thanks to the still ongoing dispute between Big West and Harmony Gold.
Delphine? There can only be one thing that dominates my mind when thinking of that particular mech; the claymore springboard counterattack. That one scene is still one of the most memorable moments of any anime i’ve ever seen. Epic…
Great episode Syd and Todd (feels weird to not mention Ryan). Fun fact about Break Blade, when the anime was made the manga was not finished and thus devised their own ending. Its also well worth watching despite the mechs being operated by magical energy its combat looks very weighted and realistic.
now why did you have to go and show zoids. as if my gundam models addiction wasnt bad enough. i havent built a zoid in about 20 years when i got a zoidzilla as part of my 10th birthday present. great episode guys
The PG Wing Zero was my first kit, then I got the PG Astray and the 00 Raiser; can I get a triple fist bump? Also, Syd’s face at 25:40, poor headless Stinger.
Broken Blade it’s not bad, it is a pity that was not achieved a second season. I read much of the manga and i would have liked to see animated the rest of the story
Do you guys have any idea what give on the water slide decals from Bandai? Are they discontinued again? Have some ordered at HLJ for almost a year now…
I would love to see more kits like this on the channel, they look really nice, although the plastic looks weird, I don’t want to say cheap, just weird.
Little Megs!! So cute!!
Hey guys awesome show. To be honest my first module kit was a zoid but I was to young to know how to build them so I used to rip the pieces off the runners and then shave them down with scissor. I’m really getting excited to properly build one now!!!
Man, that Death Stinger. I already want to get a few more Gunpla, Armored Core and now I have to look into Zoids? Preposterous, my wallet will be gasping for air by Feburary.
Anyway, I have a couple of questions. One, what gundam markers / cutting mats / nippers / paints / miscellany building tools do you guys use? As someone who just cuts and nips with $5 storebought things I would like to get some proper equipment and I dunno where to start. Two, do you plan on playing Gundam Breaker 3 when it comes out? If it wasn’t for that series of games I never would’ve started building, so yeah, really excited for the new one.
And eh, if I win the Armored Core weapon pack I might just end up getting around to buying one of the Armored Core kits I can’t get my eyes off. 😛
I though I could resist to the zoids but today you really convinced me to buy one! Probably one of the Tiger-Lion suff! I don’t know anything about the anime…anything! I usually study the anime to understand what a kit does, if it’s bad or good in the story, stuff like that. But this time I think I will build it just because they looks so good! Do the core in the anime lights up? It could be a nice touch to add lights in the model if it lights up in the anime!!
the deathstinger is from the zoids: chaotic century series. it was made by combining a lot of different zoid cores into one uber-monstrosity. if i remember right, it picked up the blade liger and tossed it like a toy with those front claws
Finally, something different!
To be honest, even if I don’t build Zoid kits, I found this episode more entertaining than the usual Gundam stuff, Don’t get me wrong, I Know gundam is the main theme on the show and I love them as much as the next guy, but you have to mix it up more often guys!
Kotobukiya usually do amazing kits, drop a few HIQ Parts waterslides, and a little paint and you will have an awesome model. That Deathstinger got my eye, I was imagining it with the interiors all painted and with a different color scheme, Amazing kit.
Its been awhile since I have been on here. but first hello lol. I haven’t kept up my model kit skills in a bit but I am getting a few kits in the coming weeks really want to get the mg sazabi ver ka. this was an awesome show and keep it up guys and I WANT THE DELPHINE!!!! broken blade was an awesome show WHOOOO!!!
Great show again lads. And i’m going to ask again top 10 gunpla so far not grade limited please, i’m going to keep asking. Death stinger i think i have to get one now
Hey Syd Brake Blade is a pretty good anime it was first released as 6 individual movies in theaters in Japan. It was later adapted in to a Tv anime several years later. The shows basic premise is all the mecha are made of quartz crystal and all the humans have the ability to move quartz with there minds and are called sorcerers. However the Brake Blade is ancient and was found buried. It is made of metal not quartz and the humans can not get it to move when it is found. There is only one person who can what they call an unsorcerer. He can not control quartz with his mind just like the dead mummified pilot they found in side. If it sounded interesting to you check it out sometime it is good. Also the manga is still on going so the story is not finished yet.
I do love the Death Stinger, easily one of my favorite zoids. I can’t believe you are offering up the Delphine, really hoping for that one because I loved that anime. I keep hoping for more but seems we will be stuck with the small number of episodes we have.
That Death stinger looks awesome! Looking forward to see more Zoid kits from you guys. And by the way, they recently remastered the broken blade series. They expanded it from the original 6 episode movie to 12 episode TV series.
Wow the death stinger is so impressive I am so glad I was able to see it all built and explained, major props to Todd, also who else was amused by Todds narrating skills on the comment section, It was hands done the best narrating in all of Gunpla TV History. Question for Syd, was the popcorn reference from the Walking Dead when you expressed your astonishment to Todd. Because if it is I need to give you a virtual fist bump and welcome you to the Walking Dead Faction. As always stellar episode I hope that one day there really is going to be a Gunpla TV host cast at HLJ, that sounds so complex and intricate, but definitely INCREDIBLE. Would love to win the nice weapon set, and keep the ball rolling HLJ and Hobby Link TV and Gunpla TV!!!
Its a shame that the scorpion is so expensive… guess ill have to start saving up my pennies since its too sick to skip on it xD
ps. gimme dat chibi megatron :]
That deathstinger looks amazing! And I really wanted the delphine but since it’s discontinued I might just get lucky and win it “cough hint,hint cough”
im still never sure what to think of zoids, but the death stinger did put a few ticks in the good books.
looking forward to hopefully making my first kotobukiya kit if i win
Another great episode guys and keep up the good work! I have been building Gunpla for almost two years and still loving it. I want to sincerely thank both Syd and Ryan, as it was you guys who inspire me to take up this hobby. This hobby now have evolved to the point where I am now starting making/design my own Gunpla model with a Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool called SolidWorks. Eventually I am going to 3D print these design to create something completely new. My hopes is when I get enough skills with CAD, I can apply to Bandai and start making Gunpla kits for them.
As much as I love gunpla, seeing different kits always gets me excited. Have not built a zoid kit ( or much of anything really, still new to this ) but it is now on the list.. along with my incredible back long of kits ive already amassed
This has made me want to buy some Zoids HMM kits, probably a Linger, the Death Stinger, and a D-style kit as well. If I’m able to win one of the Kotobukyia kits I’d have to say it would be a tie between Lord Megatron and the Broken Blade Delphine.
What better way to start off the new year than to win a Kotobukyia kit. I’ve never had one. However if I do win the weapon set, please draw again. I’d hate to win something that I’m sure someone else could make better us of.
Episode 200 is coming soon, can’t believe it. Congrats on having such a successful run.
We’ve had a live stream and a complete build but Episode 193 marks the first time in some time that we’ve sat down in front of the camera to do a proper Gunpla TV Episode. Todd’s got a 1/100 Graze to talk about […]
I’d personally love that gelgoog 2.0, as the 1.0 was my first master grade, and it wasn’t the best…so the 2.0 would be really nice to get! That and the design of the gelgoog is really nice too 🙂
For Syd, my wife willingly watched the first 6 SW films.. and she actually enjoyed the story.
Love the V2. Nice to see Todd is going to be a part of the show for a while. Hard to believe ep. 200 is coming.. thanks for all the years of great episodes, and here is to many more!
C-can I get a belated PG master race fistbump for when I got my Unicorn? (Still happy that I managed to get it in the first batch, which coincided nicely with my birthday!)
Also, you were saying that Japanese people love to queue, but can they out-queue… THE BRITISH!?
Would love either kits honestly, nice episode with some awesome kits making shopping with my tax money on HLJ.com more and more possible. Keep up the awesome work and curse you Sid for making me think about Ep. 200 and what will be there.
I have an old Realtype Gelgoog already in building process but it would be great to compare the look of it when i finish it to the Master Grade 2.0 the old kits can you look awesome too but you need many time i love them because there are no same two of them in the world every builder can put his soul in this old kits more then the new ones.
TRY ON 3 GO, Gunpla is freedom! lol, SO glad you guys are back, really enjoy watching your show weekly, the live builds were fun but i wish you had more advertisement for them so next time i can watch them as they are going on. As for your 200 episode maybe do not only a giveaway but a contest. Anyways, Great show as usual, can’t wait till next week.
Digging the slew of IBO kits, especially the 1/100 line. I wish more of the designs could make 1/100, like the Hyakuri/ren. As for the anime itself, after 15 episodes, any chance the writers had of turning Kudelia and Mikazuki into interesting characters has come and gone, and now they want to write a romance subplot for the two? Boo. Stick with Orga and Merribit, your gut was making the right call on that one.
I visited Japan recently and managed to get to Gundam Front Tokyo. I left their shop with 7 Gundam kits including the MG V2 ver.ka and RG Wing EW, it was a very good day.
I actually left on the day of that coming of age festival.
Hi guys! Nice to see you back 🙂 Recently turned 18 and would really really really want to win the MG Gelgoog!!! It would definitely make my day haha. Fingers crossed.
Now that the HG Revive Qubeley is available I find myself thinking whether it will see additional releases, not just the Elpeo Ple and Ple Two Mk-II variants, but the mass production which has a different head, a larger funnel binder and back mounted cannons. I do not recall seeing an official release of this version of the Qubeley, but if Bandai were to release one now is as good a time as any.
I can’t wait for next weeks episode, I remember when Zoids aired on Cartoon Network. I also have a question for you to answer on the show. There seems to be a number of anime that has yet to receive a release of figures, which anime would each of you choose to have figures released?
been looking at qubeley’s recently. as much as i want the revive one, i really feel i need to get a MG instead. wouldnt mind that mg kit in the giveaway
I really like the new HG Qubeley. The build was quick and fun. I bought one and it’s now with my girlfriend, displayed on a shelf. Chicks really dig the pink-purple-white color scheme.
Now I’m working on my 1/100 Bartatos.
More power guys and a Happy new year!
First let me say thanks guys for all the info that you provide. I was wondering, I live in the US. I recently bought a kit from my local hobby store. MG Heavyarms EW. It came with a missing part. The I runner, the one that has the eyes on it. I was wondering if you could direct me to the right place to see about getting a replacement. I really would like to build the kit and would rather not build it without the head. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the great videos and MG kit please 🙂
I watched SWTFA only on IMAX-3D and it was very nice to see a series I grew up with (ep 4-6) now continued with the same spirit and feel like with the original trilogy. I won’t even consider 4D as I feel it’s too over the top 😛
P.S. That gelgoog looks really sexy xD
Waking up every Monday morning to see a new episode of Gunpla TV just makes my day, to see all the new stuff and reviews is just fantastic ! Thanks Syd, Ryan and Todd for the reviews !
P.S. wouldn’t mind the TRYON 3 for my Build Fighters collection though. 😀
I was really worried my son was not going to want to see The Force Awakens with me because up until this year he didnt like any Star Wars. Luckily though he started getting into it a couple of months ago. Mabey he saw that other kids liked it when he started kindergarten. So I was very happy to share watchingthe movie with him in the theatre. I find itodd when I see grownups pick apart a movie thatis meant for kids. I loved the movie but loved that my son got to enjoy seeing it with me more.
Great to see you guys back after the new year. Excited to see what new kits they have for IBO. Btw, is the Thunderbolt episode frequency similar to that of the Origin?
Happy New Years guys and I hope you enjoyed the time off! Another great episode to another great new year. I can’t wait for the new IBO kits builds that you are building for the upcoming shows in the future! Keep up the awesome work and stay frosty!
come on lady luck, help me win a gundam! Hey guys, great show as always, but what happened to the girls? They should do more reviews too! It would be nice to have one of you guys review magazines that come with gundam goodies! I’m sure there are more magazines than must Hobby Japan that does this every once in a while. How about it?
Another good show. I missed the PG props, I’ve recently acquired both the Unicorn and the Norn. They are waiting for paint and customization.
I have a couple of the RG Wings, and was actually mildly disappointed when they announced this kit as I had actually tracked down a first casting resin kit to convert the RG Wing Zero in the the EW. Well, such is life, and we’ll see which one looks better at completion.
Keep up the good work guys!
4D seems like it’s only good for rides like those at the Universal Studios Parks, otherwise known as purpose made product.
Great to see a new episode. On a semi-related note, what are the companies that produce the model guns in Japan?
been watching gunpla tv for a few years now. but i started to find the recent details analysis of each kits took a bit too long. unless it happens to be my favorite, if not j will just forward. maybe just edit the videos to be snappier?
That v2 is actually so cool. I only have two transferable hg’s and still finishing my deathscythe hell custom mg but this I think will be my second mg!! P.s I would also love the trying for my little bro!!
I have recently found the great hobby of gunpla and love watching you guys. I have learned so much from watching and thanks to this episode finally searched out a specific kit. Cant wait until my qubeley revive comes in!
Hint hint: without giving away too much of a spoiler the new mobile suit, MS A, in IBO is a mobile suit we have already seen in previous episodes. Last I recall in the last episode, its armor was removed and was being rebuilt.
I recently caught up with all of the episodes…only to find out that the Millennium Falcon and the Mallard are still works in progress. Maybe you guys should race to see who can finish it first.
Qubeley is a great looking kit. I like it!
Zeta is quite a strange anime in regards to the characters, but Ōkawara Kunio’s mecha are some of the best ever designed.
The first big Gunpla release of 2016 dropped in the first week and so our first episode of 2016 will be a special! A complete build of the 1/144 RG Wing Gundam EW!
Kit featured in this video:
– 1/144 RG Wing Gundam EW
Another Great Build Video, I haven’t purchased a RG model yet, but after seeing this i might give it a go with this kit. Really love the detail on it. I been checking back each day for a new video and was glad that this was posted to hold me over to the new Show video comes out. Hope you had a awesome new years. Keep up the good work man
I’ve been building gunplay kits in Hong Kong since I was about 6 (now 21).. Ever since I moved to England, I was looking for good place/website to buy gunplas… finally I found it hlj.com 😀
Wonder how many hours would it take for me to watch all the previous episodes??
Todd held up his end of the bargain and assembled two kits while Syd brought the Gusion. They go in depth on their HGs and talk about the just-released 1/100 Graze as well. And don’t forget the PG Unicorn, […]
I booked my ticket a month in advance only to get an email 2 days before the release that my seat had been double booked and there were no more seats available. I went to the cinema and they refunded me the money, then rebooked me a VIP seat for today (22nd) for free, and gave me a card for a complimentary large popcorn and large coke
Great episode guys! Been waiting for it quite eagerly 🙂 btw, why do u guys give out completed kits? In my opinion, it would have been better if the giveaways are kits that are not build so that people can enjoy the process of building the kit themselves. That what I would prefer. And yes! MG Geara Doga!!! Omg wish I could win one that isn’t built yet but hey beggars can’t be chooser hahaha. Fingers crossed.
(Ps. Try reading my username: wytre muahahaha)
We give away the completed kits because we don’t have room to store kits we’ve already shown on the show and it gives the viewers a chance to have a kit they’ve seen on the show for themselves.
Well those are some good kits i really like the IOB stuff, but need more star wars stuff. Heres a good question for you guys are you coming back to los angeles for Anime Expo 2016? PLease dont bring Todd but bring Anne and Lindsey.
the Long-Distance Transportation Booster does reminds me of GN arms from Gundam 00. It actually looks cool but i dont think bandai will release it for the 100 scale. if there is then it will be huge
wow I just got on to watch the show and as i am typing this there is only 14 comments, usually by now there is a hundred or so, lol I am glad there was only one real spoiler to star wars as i am going to see it on Wednesday. I can’t wait, Great Show as usual, May the Force be with you
You guys are my weekly “anime” drug. Please try to go on as far as you can. Syd and Ryan. I watched you guys grow from being awkward and funny infront of the camera, to two great Hosts and still Funny as hell! May the Force be with you.
i’ve seen the movie for free( thank you company) :p i can say I was not disappointed with ep 7 because I am not expecting anything big. but nonetheless it was very good, abit disney-ish with the humor but something i welcome
i hope to win the mega shiki so i can make the Shiki-shiki amazing
Quite excited to be able to hold (and own) a PG. Hopefully will arrive before the post office breaks for Christmas. Was in Japan back in June this year and was a bit reluctant in picking up a PG box to admire. Didn’t want to risk dropping it and need to explain and apologize especially since I don’t speak Japanese. Plus, didn’t want my son following my lead in pulling things off the shelf 😛 Merry Christmas Ryan and Syd… and to everyone else at HLJ.
The Long Range transport looks like the GN ARMS of Exia for Barbatos and GN ARMS of Dynames for the Graze Kai.
PS:great work as always.
PPS:Advance Merry Christmas
I went to see the movie the 17, it was pack as hell but my friend and I enjoy the movie a lot we couldn’t sit next to echo other beca use we get the last tickets for that showing, anyway great movie I think for this year mad max was a little bit much better justo a little. Loving the pack of the transporter that includes even the figure and needs some serious painting
Great episode guys! I recently ‘rediscovered’ Gundam kits (started way back in 1998 while living in Japan) and have been having a whole lot of fun in the past couple of months. I find the Hobbylink TV episodes really fun and educational. I was lucky enough to watch SWTFA during a private screening here in Auckland and i find that there was a lot nostalgia in this latest film. Definitely a nod to the original trilogy. I did find the ending a bit ‘abrupt’ probably because of the more action oriented/’roller coaster’ approach of the movie. Still, quite pleased with how the movie turned out.
Ryan! C-3PO’s red arm is explained in a one-shot comic released by Marvel. You’re probably right about them using it as a tactic to sell more junk, since it has no purpose in the movie whatsoever and seems to exist exclusively to sell that comic and toys.
But, the red arm reminds me of Big Boss from MGSV, so the idea of owning my very own Venom 3PO is enough to get me to buy a model kit. I’m part of the problem.
i wonder if syd and ryan have heard that episode 8 already has a release date. its set for 2017, so be ready for rushed, quick cash in stuff from disney.
on a gundam note, i would love to see a hyaku shiki revive (better yet, rg) because it seems that bandai is going back to its older kits and is redoing them, and i feel that the hyaku shiki deserves some love
I still can’t help but think of the Ninja Turtles when I see the Man Roodi and Gusion.I might have to order the Long Distance Transport and the Graze Kai just because of all the modes. And hopefully I’ll be able to win either the Geara Doga or Mega Shiloh, now that would really get me pumped to finally order some Master Grade kits.
i really want to get that transport booster + barbatos kit but shelf space really is an issue… i wanted to get the meteor from seed and the gn arms type-d from gundam00 as well. those 3 would already take up one shelf lol and btw, you guys made my day reading my comment and advice for ryan! thank you and i’m always looking forward to the next episode.
You guys are awesome,I’ve watched Gunpla TV from episode 1-192, I know I won’t win, just wanted to comment on how I enjoyed watching the show, Happy Holidays to you and all the commenters here. 🙂
IBO anime make my gundam blood boiled and start to buy my first gundam…wait for it.. is barbatos!!
and thanks for the Star wars spoilers, waiting to watch the movie this weekend.
The V2 for me looks plain. I dont think its up to ver ka level for nowadays standard. hopefully when they out I’ll rethink. hoping to have it more gimmick rather than transformation.
I saw the film at 00:05 UTC on day of release, the cinema has an online booking system that displays how many seats are available. About two thirds of the seats in the 2D screen were still available so I was able to buy the tickets at the automated machine and make my way in.
The film at first seemed like a series of separate scenes hastily edited together and there are some choices made in the film that I do not agree with, but I know some people have taken to complaining about a particular characters development, however it seems as though they were told “These are not the Droids you’re looking for” which compelled them up to the point that they touch an item that appears to unlock some repressed memories and pays off towards the end of the film.
I think I’m getting a sort of fetish for “Fat” mobile suits. For example I love the Gusion a lot! It’s hard to draw something that is “fat” but also “powerful”. Usually fat mobile suit looks more funny than “dangerous”. Like the Man Rodi with its strange feet…too strange.
Merry Xmas guys! I’m waiting for my gundams that I bought from hij as we speak. I really don’t mind to get a mg as extra. once again great show, looking forward to see you guys in 2016!
great episode, hope you have a great christmas. thanks for not spoiling starwars as i have yet to see it. please tell me when i can get a super fumina, seem to not be avaliable anywhere. and would love that mg
Oh man, that new Gusion kit looks amazing, I can’t wait for the 1/100 kit and see how that shapes up! Merry christmas to all of you, or any holiday that you have for that matter. I think my girlfriend grabbed an MG Tallgeese as my Christmas present and my heart is about to jump out of my chest. So excited!
I saw Star Wars and liked it as well. Although I felt the throwbacks were a bit much. But the moment I saw the title crawl in 3D my inner fanboy awakened. As far as spoilers go, I think towards the middle or end of january is fine.
Keep up the great episodes, love watching them and of course happy holidays everyone!
Great episode guys! Great use of the force in not giving away spoilers for the movie! The long range booster looks pretty awesome. I can’t wait for you to stream a build of the V2. That’s one kit I’ve been waiting for many years. Happy holidays!
wow. That Barbatos with the Long Distance Transportation Booster is a mouthful but still looks great. Thank you for not spoiling Episode 7 haven’t watched it yet. (but maybe by the time you read this I probably have)
Great show Syd, Ryan and Todd, always itching to get my weekly fix of Gunpla TV.
On a side note after all the talk about how old Syd and Ryan feel after seeing Old Solo, Syd throw’s in a “Got Milk” reference.
I don’t think anyone but us old timers still remember comments like “Got Milk” and “Where’s the Beef”, god…where’d the time go? IT WENT INTO GUNPLA!!
dam I remembered I forgot to do something last night before I went to sleep is to see if you guys had new episode or not. Well now I am late to the party but good episode guys and have a marry Christmas anyways even if you guys have to work!
About the Force Awakens: I would have to say that the force is strong with this one. I have quite a few nit-picks about it, but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s a good start to the new trilogy.
Great episode, you guys. I wasn’t sure about the booster until this episode, so you made a sale!
If you guys are curious about how C-3po got his red arm, Marvel is releasing a one shot comic to tell that story, so you might want to keep an eye out for that.
Great show guys! Love the new IBO stuff. Only 7 more days till I can see Star Wars, and really hype about the new Kotobukia droids, and the MAEFX Boba Fett anouncements.
Great episode. And Todd seems to be comfortable on the show now. Glad to have another great host, but im curious is Todd just new addition to the show or was he brought on to eventually replace ryan or syd?
Nice episode. I love the torso on the Manrodi, although longer limbs would suit him better. The Gusion seems to be bigger and bulkier than I expected! I might end up buying a third one. Keep up the good work guys. One question though, has Bandai mentioned anything about an RG Deathscythe Hell Custom EW? I’d love to see that kit, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one.
GEARAAAA DOGAAA!!!
wish there were more zeon grunt suits mastergrades
I hope thunderbolt will release a master grade phsyco zaku. That would be a must buy for me.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year everyone =)
That HG long range booster reminds me of the Gn-Arms from 00. I wonder if there are any similar pieces? Anyways, love the show guys! Keep up the great work!
hay Syd love you other site Gaijin Gunpla with its review on gundam models. I am planing to pick up my first PG kit and I was wondering what PG would you recommend for my first one
Before the PG Unicorn/Banshee released my favourite was the Strike Gundam. That frame is the basis for the Strike Rouge, Strike Freedom, and Astray Red Frame. It’s really well designed. Right now, though, I’m still infatuated with the Unicorns.
I agree with Syd, while I’ve only built the PG Banshee, it makes sense to me to go after the latest and greatest. either way you go, you will pick the PG that speaks to you.
Hmm… A BFHG or a MG? Well I just got my MG MBF-P02KAI GUNDAM Astray Red Frame and Action Base 1 today (12/22/2015) from USAGundamStore.com (I’m sorry guys, but I knew the person who helps with shipping and so I was able to get a special offer over there.) But don’t worry I’ll post pictures of the building on my account.
So for my Christmas Holiday I’ll be busy building my MG MBF-P02KAI Red Frame and the HG Gundam kit that brother-in-law got me thinking year.
Great show. Loved the gusion I built. I attempted to do some weathering with the tamiya kit for rust and botched it, made it look like it’s covered in dirt. Like the look but not what I was going for. I posted pics in the completed group. Any chance syd or todd can do a tutorial on that? Thanks! Oh, kit please!
Great episode guys! Saw Force Awakens myself on Saturday and loved it! Great review on the long range booster Todd, makes me want to get one now myself!
I just watched SW: Episode VII, and really liked it. Just like Ryan I avoided everything Star Wars related. Unfortunately, that also included this show because of the discussion, even if it was just opinions. So, I watched this episode a couple of days after. Happy holidays, guys. And I hope my family got my gundam presents from your site. 😀
Hey guys, I was curious if you know where one could get the colors listed on Gundam kits for painting translated? I can see the percentages listed for the color mixtures and would like to paint my kits to color match, but I can’t read Japanese. Thanks for any information.
I’ve found it bizarre that everyone is just satisfied with the new stars wars movies. All we needed was for them to not be garbage thankfully they were not.
Hello….Santa Ryan and Syd!!!!! This year I have been a very good kid!!!! My wish is to win a MG GEARA DOGA!!! Merry Christmas guys!!!!! Wish u guys all the best and stay healthy!!!!!
I’ve been waiting forever for MG Geara Doga to be In Stock at hlj.com but now I can finally get it for FREE!!!! Thanks for the Christmas gift Syd and Ryan! Nice episode by the way. Gusion looks badass, can’t wait for the 1/100.
Merry Christmas!
What were your favorite kits of 2015, and what kits are you looking forward to next year? Also, do you have any predictions for what might be announced next year?
Episode ViI is so good. It’s such a shame that we are not able to get the new Bandai kits outside of Japan anymore. That new X-Wing & R2/BB-8 sets look awesome.
Watched Star Wars The force Awakens with my friends. I gotta say, it was awesome!
Great episode guys. love those new IBO kits. Merry Christmas and Happy new year.
*PLEASE* No spoilers till i watch it,i don’t know when i’ll watch it but please don’t spoil it!I can’t go a day without watching the new episode of GunPla TV!!!
I would also love comment on the incredibly amazing customer service. I ordered my PG Unicorn (still need to save for the LED Kit) and it arrived here in New Zealand inside of 5 days. At Christmas Time no Less. Fantastic work from the HLJ Team.
I hear you on that, I got a PG Banshee on the first run but was too late to get the LED set. But to my amazement I got an email from HLJ saying that there are few LED sets coming into stock and would I want one? Sure enough 5 days late I had a Banshee and an LED set on my doorstep!
Great episode guys, I loved hearing opinions without spoilers as I’m waiting to get to an english speaking part of the world before seeing the new Star Wars.
Also the Gusion looks amazing, I’ll have to pick one up when I reach Japan at the end of my holiday.
Thanks for not spoiling star wars I am determined to see it at my local I MAX screen but they are sold out for weeks 🙁
Do you know if Bandai plan on releasing MG or PG iron blood orphan kits nest year?
Hope everyone had a great Christmas even though you have to work
I’ve avoided 90% of spoilers on the new movie. The only thing I’ve ever asked of people who have seen it is whether they enjoyed it as a fan of the original trilogy, or as fans of the EU. The first EU book was ‘The Splinter of the Mind’s Eye.’ The first book I read, though, was ‘Heir to the Empire.’
Got the 1/100 Barbatos earlier this week, and after snapping it together… I’ve concluded that I’m “action figure model kit”ed out. There’s too much action figure, not enough model. For comparison, a VF-0 battroid that I only test-fitted is simpler in every way and yet looks a thousand times better. No silly gimmicks, just does what it needs to do. I think I’m gonna binge on Hasegawa for a while.
Hi. Great episode, as always. I really like the Long Range Transport Booster for Barbatos. Just waiting for the MG version of the Barbatos to snag one. Have to be choosy as the currency rate between Yen and Malaysian Ringgit is quite far apart these days. Hahaha
Lost quite a lot of my Gundam kits in the terrible big flood that hit my country during the same time last year. But I’m slowly trying to build my collection back up again.
Wow thanks for not spoiling Star Wars Movie. I don’t have a chance to see it yet because I have a lot of work for this end of year. Atleast I have 2 days off for the christmas eve and the christmas.
Thanks for the great episode. And now I just want to see v2 Gundam that you guys just uploaded a moment ago.
Speaking of Star Wars though, First Order Stormtrooper JB-007… 😉 Not a spoiler, I don’t think… but yea! That Geara Doga would be nice… Right next to my nicely posed Unicorn…
hey another great episode i will recommend avoiding spoilers for a few weeks unlike most of the poeple on the internet and i enjoyed the movie as much as you have may the force be with you
Happy Holidays Syd, Ryan, Tod and the HLJ team. I have to say I am really excited for the ReBorn series and specially for Aprils release for the MS-08TX Efreet Exam Custom, Seriously one of my favorite Zeon unit. I really hope they continue and bring out all the variants. I just got the Nightingale and waiting to break into it soon.
Hey syd and ryan love the ep and tod building skill was pretty cool and happy Xmas! Also i was thinking why don’t you guys do a Gunpla Tv Xmas special ep were all the gunpla tv member come togeter and have fun building gunpla on a special day? I hope that you guy read this and one last thing i got to say (Sdy and Ryan your my only hope and please let me win the gunpla) 😛
Loved the new Starwars. Went to a 3am session, felt like a brand new era leaving the cinema at sunrise.
Was Ryan wearing a XXL shirt this ep or was Syd wearing the XXS? 😉
Hey guys another great episode. I’m looking to get a Barbatos I think I will go for the carrier version you featured on this episode. I liked Star Wars but didn’t love it. I found it to predictable.
Great episode guys! I’m new to the hobby, but I’m so addicted to it. You’re show has helped me pick the kits that interest me the most – Jesta, Unicorn and Banshee!! The new Thunderbolts anime is amazing and can’t wait for the MGs for it in 2016. I’m looking forward to seeing those kits on your show. Happy Holidays!!!
Awesome episode like always. The new year is upon us and so comes the new kits. Just recently finished assembling my RG Justice Gundam, amazing kits, hope BANDAI keeps releasing RG kits. Watched the force awakens which made me find all the other star wars movies and watch them to clearly understand whats going on
Awesome episode, guys! Those new kits look amazing! Its just kinda sad that new ibo kits dont have a full inner frame.. But i just recently built the graze kai and it was awesome, and maybe ill go back and get the schwalbe graze as well! Good job as always, and i hope i get that geara doga!
Great work guys! Just having a show like that, and running it for so many years, is a blessing for the robot-loving part of humanity. Thank you, and keep up the good work!
Great Episode as always. All this talk about IBO has got me wondering. Has there been any additional information about MGs from this series? Also, any new info on the HiRes Barbatos? I’d love to see a MG Gusion, though it’s doubtful something that bulky would end up as a MG.
Episode VII rocks! It did not let us down, in my humble opinion.
I feel like once I say this you guys will be back on the next day, but I have to ask this question I already know the answer is going to be. Any hoot here is my question, where did you guys go?
As the year wraps up Bandai releases a slew of High Grades from Iron-Blooded Orphans so Syd recruits a wide-eyed Todd to help him out. The 1/100 Barbatos is all armored up and gets a review in this episode, as […]
Well I am glad I at least won the hi mach, Sorry Syd and Ryan Get to see SW:TFA on monday 12/14/15 at the premiere also please bring the girls back because Todd seems like a nice guy but not a good on camera fit. For Ryan SW BF just practice and play the campaign to get better then smaller battles.
Syd & Ryan, Bros for life! Star Wars jacket x2 & same color as well. Hope next week’s episode won’t be too short as its only a day before Force Awaken and you two will be too hype to film. Enjoy the movie.
The gimmick of 1/100 Barbatos’s gun is really unique.. first time seeing that. Worth the price for a NG kit with an inner frame.
I have yet to try a PG but I would like my first PG to be a PG Ball. Please Bandai, make a PG Ball! Thanks.
Have you ever built the MG Ball? (Either the Ver. Ka or the 08th MS Team Ver.) It absolutely blows most other MGs out of the water, even the most complicated modern ones, in terms of detail and color separation. It also makes for a great sturdy toy, and it’s super cheap to boot.
A PG Ball, even just a scale-up of the MG, would be amazing.
I wish i would have looked into the long distance transportation booster before i bought my hg barbatoes but oh well i will probably still pick it up, it never hurts to have spare parts.
also i cant wait for the review of the gusion its my favorite from the ibo series.
Well, I’ve ordered the banshee and the led (despite how bad I think I am at building). I was torn between the unicorn and the banshee. Made me went back to go watch the entire series again to gauge how I feel about each one.
What finally pushed me over to the banshee is because I would have lusted over the p-Bandai final battle unicorn more if I got the unicorn.
Thanks for the episode guys. Looking forward to the IBO kit reviews next week.
Great Episode Guys, as always of course, never a doubt ;). I really hope I win that Mk. III that would be my first RE kit, I’ve been wanting to get them, but I’ve got too much backlog as is to justify buying them atm. Although I’d make an exception to that if Bandai would kindly bring out an RE/100 NZ-000 Queen Mansa (aka Quin Mantha)!!!
My pg gundam rocks but it is intimidating when I put it together more so then my other builds but it still rocks out on my shelf lol. P.s. I got the winged gundam endless waltz.
Syd: “…nice and snug, bend my arm, line up my hand joint … some part comes off again, what a surprise! *sarcastic voice*”
LOL, we still love you Barbatos, and MK III INCOMING!!! + Star Wars RuleZ
Nice comparison between the 1/100 and the 1/144 Barbatos.RE/100 is definitely a scale I want to try to get my hands on.
P.S.:Also am hyped for star wars episode 7 and may the force truly be awakened
Hey guys, great show! (and good luck to Todd) – my question is: If you had to choose between two Dark Side powers, would you choose Sith Lightning or Force Choke? Hope you guys enjoy yourselves in the movies.
Tip for Ryan. People tend to think FPS games are all impulse but strategy is a vital part. Learn the map, learn the attack and defense patterns, and learn the sniper nests. Being one step ahead mentally beats having better reaction speed. It might be a game but The Art of War by Sun Tzu is applicable.
Note: Wish to opt out of this giveaway, please choose another if my number comes up.
Hell yes 2016 will be an amazing year for movies – Cap America 3, BvS, Deadpool movie ( this is gonna be awesome) and X-men Apocalypse..prbly more that I can`t remember right now, but either way …my eyes will burn out from going to the cinema too much lol
mk-ii is my favorite design but i’d like to have a go at that mk-iii! happy holidays guys!
@ryan, what’s your play style on your star wars game? it might be helpful for advice from other gamers. one important thing though is to always use cover to your advantage and not rush forward and go rambo gung-ho lol always kills me in FPS games…
Hiho 😀 i cant wait for the Hi-Res Barbatos and Ted is a little bit scary 😀 like me …dont get between me and my gundam !! ^^ like too see him often in this great show of yours. keep up this nice work greeting from germany…with bradtwurst express 😀
The Gusion is supposed to use the same Gundam Frame as the Barbatos so it will be interesting to see how Bandai translate this aspect of the suit into the actual model. I would have thought we’d need to wait for the 1/100 Gusion scheduled for release next year, but we were all surprised by the inner frame of the 1/144 Barbatos.
I’m a fan of the RE/100 kits, already have the Mk iii & Dijeh & I will get like 10 of the Leo if it’s made but I’m just not feeling the 1/100 NG Barbatos . I love the design and the anime is fun too but the NG just doesn’t look sharp enough. I also noticed that it looked very weak and unbalanced.
Battlefront’s problem is that the damn shitheads at EA thought it’d be nice to not have local servers. They did it in beta and took it out at launch. I asked for a refund a few weeks back and to be honest, I’m glad I did. The beta was so much better. They ruined it
Darth Syd and Darth Ryan… that scene was way funnier than it should be; now I want that jacket. Also, that guy that got two PGs in one go, I’d like to be that guy one day.
90% of the people who play Battlefront have struggles and complaints with it.
I am slowly getting better. The best thing is adjust your loadout and star cards to your play style. I like to go back-and-forth between a more aggressive run and gun style to playing that mid-back line support roll. I either use the EE-3 or the RT-97C primarily. As for star cards I prefer the Impact grenade, explosive shot and the jump pack. That jump pack is so useful to either get you into the thick of things or out of it.
wake up to a new episode and there is already about a hundred comments. i love watching you guys and look forward to this. are you going back to having a schedule yet? love the hoodies by the way, and no spoiling it for us
How can you guys feel awkward about getting the same sweater? If I saw someone wear the same thing as me, I would give them the biggest high five and say they have great taste in fashion.
Also, Todd… You’re hilarious. You being on the show was a great idea. XD
Hello again!! I won an Origin booklet! Finally I win something!
Maybe it’s time for winning the Mark 3 too!
Oh please! Don’t spoiler anything about SW next week. I’m the type of guy who waits as much as possible to see a movie! So internet will be very dangerous for me in the next weeks!
Also, “stand a good chance of winning” yet I still haven’t won anything… I blame it on the random number generator and will proceed to claim that it’s rigged!
Have you guys been watching IBO so far ? Opinions ?
Syd did you see the fan-art theory that the Gundam Gusion actually hides a smaller Gundam inside ? A bit like the Virtue in Gundam OO, what do you think about it ?
Always a great episode ryan and syd, which is better to get the HG Barbatos or 1/100 barbatos? Hope you guys have fun watching star wars and as always have a great christmas 🙂
Nice jackets. Where does one find such a jacket? Great episode guys! I’m stoked for the new Star Wars movie as well. I really am starting to dig the new IBO line.
MG is the coolest! What do you guys think about bandai pumping out 1/100 scale kits but they are not in/have potential for the MG line? And of course I’m hoping to win that Mk 3
…hi syd and ryan, speaking of star wars i think it will be available on 17th here in the philippines but dont worry i wont give spoilers after i watched it ahahhahahahaha… the barbatos looks amaizing but the gushion also catch my attention aftrr i wathced episode 11 of the ibo…
Hey guys, great episode. I have a feeling the hi-res kit(s?) may be to the 1/100 scale what the RGs are for the 1/144 scale. Adding a bit more detail and possibly quality as well. Looking forward to it. And Star Wars of course!
Now i am even more Hyped for my 1/100 Barbatos that my friend got me for christmas from you guys, I got him the Origin’s Char’s Zuku to complete his collection of Origin’s MS and as i am collecting IBO series right now. I didn’t notice it in your last two video’s but does the NG have a cockpit gimmick? I really like that about the MG series. And maybe if Santa is nice to me this year money wise i will be able to finally get me a PG MS, or maybe just let me win one of your giveaways, either way i will be happy. Great Show as usual, can’t wait for the next one, and the plot of Star wars is…. lol just kidding.
I hope you guys get the 1/100 Graze on the show. I also hope it’s as good as the Barbatos; you don’t get many grunt suits in 1/100 scale. The last good 1/100 scale grunts we got were back in the Gundam 00 lines.
I liked the off-shoot clips you had this episode that wasn’t just at the desk. You should do that stuff more often! Great episode and may the Force be with you!
The NG Barbatos is somewhat disappointing. All the more reason to wait for the the Hi-res version or the eventual MG. I want to get a PG soon but my problem is I want to paint it so that it will look its best which means more money to be spent 🙁
i did not expect the NG got the cannon gimmicks at all, that’s nice. I’m hyped for the V2 Ver.Ka and i am waiting for the next MG announcement from Bandai, i hope they will suprise us (in a good way). Nice show guys, love it.
I honestly not quite understand Bandai politics on master grades. They put so much effort in producing Barbatos in pretty much any form… except MG. I bet making this new Hi-Resolutin Model will cost a lot more than MG because it’s basically action figure with attachable armor. It looks rather nice and everything, yet…
And I’m still waiting for Build/Try Burning Gundam =|
Great show. Can’t wait to see the IBO long-distance transportation booster review. Do you think that this will eventually be released in a 1/100 scale or will it only be a 1/144 HG release similar to the likes of the Meteor Unit from Gundam Seed and the GP03 Dendrobium because of its would be size?
I know that I am a little late to the discussion but I would chose the 3.0 version of the RX78-2 simply because I love the level of detail on that kit and it also happens to be the first RX78-2 kit that I have built.
Speaking of the RE 1/100, I’m hoping to see the Re 1/100 Kshatriya in 2016 but it would be awesome to win the RE Gundam MK-||| in the meantime ^_^
This is the first time I’ve actually seen your show, and it’s really great! And the Star Wars hype is very real XD dig the hoodies! I recently got into gunpla a few months back, and I’m enjoying it a lot so far even on a tight budget XD I really can’t wait for the Gusion to come out! I like the bulky, turtle-frog(?) look to it! 😀
The RE MkIII looks really cool. I bet it looks amazing in person!
I haven’t heard of the REs before, but looking through the line they have, the Dijeh looks pretty amazing too!
Cool episode! I have a question. BANDAI did an RE100 Nightingale. Does this mean that we could see an HGUC 1/144 scale Nightingale soon? Thank you Gunpla TV. May the force be with you. Always!
Ryan, didn’t order the LEDs for the PG Unicorn and Banshee because…wait for it…I got the LEDs when the were in stock before haha. Just needed to wait for the kits to restock. side note, too bad HLJ doesn’t do P-Bandai stuff, but I did also get the PG Full Armor Expansion for the Unicorn and the Armed Armour BS & VN for the Banshee.
I plan on ordering the 1/100 Barbatos, IBO Gusion+ Man Rodi within the next week or so. I might even start getting some MG kits including the Zaku II and Gouf Custom. What other MG kits would you suggest?
So is the High Resolution Barbatos simply going to be another plastic model using metallic-plated plastic? I was under the impression that the frame would be pre-assembled and utilize diecast metal along with plastic, and the armor would come on plated runners?
i build the inner frame for Barbatos last saturday. still not sure if i want to build the armor around it, or keep it al terminator like
i did give it a overal gunmetal paint job and the wires a silver color to make it stand out…. i want more of those inner frames 🙂 fun to build and fun to play with
Another amazing episode guys!! I am going to see Episode 7 on the first showing on Thursday at 7:30! 😀 Can’t wait! Also I am loving the Barbatos! Happy Holidays Guys!!
A unique kit. I have placed an order for 4 Barbatos Kits for the kids in the house :). This will be their first build and we are eager to start building it. Happy Holidays.
Thanks Darth Syd and Darth Ryan for this episode, the kit I really like to have this coming christmas is the MG RX-78-2 Origin ver. hehe just posting. Advance Merry Christmas both of you and the rest of HLJ.
Awsome episode!
The Barbatos looks good, but some how it just feel too naked to me.
Maybe I’m more into the traditional armored mech type of models while Barbatos just too skeleton-ish.
Anyway hope I can win one of those give aways!
Even after building 40 something MGs and a PG (Astray Red Frame) the Banshee I have on the way is still incredibly intimidating. There’s so much detail and work to it.
Lol the sweaters. In regards to not sucking so much, the biggest problem my brother has when playing is he gets too close, i mean he just gets so close its utterly ridiculous you have a gun, a blaster rifle at that, stand back dont walk closer shoot from a distance thats what guns are for!.
Anyways you guys are sooooooo lucky to work at Hlj, if i had the cash id be buying Gundam’s left right and center, but no matter how Much I want the PG’s if i dont have the money i cant get em. The 1/100 Barbatos looks really cartoonish, and Plasticky, i’ll just wait for an MG.
IBO designs seem to emphasize function over form, so they’re more basic and more functional than previous kits. This is a huge contrast with what we saw in ‘Build Fighters,’ with all the over-the-top anime style, weapons, and effects. IBO even uses bullets and other physical weapons rather than beam weapons.
1/100 Barbatos looks awesome! Is the High resolution Barbatos at 1/100 scale too? Can’t wait for the 1/100 Gusion, looks massive! I want that RE Gundam Mk III!!!
Another great episode guys. The 1/100 Barbatos looks great might pick it up in the new year. I really want the PG Unicorn with the lighting set but will wait until I have more skill at the hobby as I’m still pretty noobish at it. Also I know you show newly released kits on the show but would it be possible for you to feature older kits. Thanks.