The Grips from kotobukiya’s M.S.G range arrived yesterday So I have been able to assemble the GM Sniper Custom rifle. I made further alterations using the MS Lens Builders Parts, a leftover tank from Wave Corporation to extend the barrel, a section of runner and some modelling putty.
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??
So, the new sailor moo… ejm, sorry, the Macross Delta pilot is out.
My review?
Dancing mechs, Tiny drones that project force fields and backup dancers, pink fire and e…
Not the kits though. I don’t usually care about the story or history behind a kit. The suits look like Frontier upgrades. If the prices are good, I’ll get them & change the color scheme a bit.
made some time I didn’t went in !
Same feeling for me, just saying that on FBook…
Since the transformation f the drakken still give me a hint, I’ll wait, but I don’t think I will buy any
Except if they make 1/60 destroid cheyenne, so that I can downgrade it as a ZERO cheyenne MkI…
Unless it will be sooooooooooooooooooooooo girlish… yirk…[Read more]
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?
The GM Sniper Custom is almost complete, I need to find which box I put the MS Blades in so I can choose which antenna to use, then decide which waterslides to apply. I have…
snap built the gundam barbatos , really like the inner frame of this NG kit its awesome, loved the design as well it looked even better then I imagined as a kit.
will be taking it apart when I get a week of break from work to clean the nubs and plastic marks