Gundam RX-78-2 1/48 Mega Size Model from Bandai (30th Anniversary)

[deezipp3011]

wow it took you 11 minute to build that? fast

Man, it would cost a shinny penny to paint the whole thing.

[professerht]

i got my pg rx 78 for around £80 lol and this kit i ve seen around for like £123 lol

[CharEznable]

08:48-9:31 1st time i saw a gunpla builder did that. ^_^

[striker0]

I noticed watching this while listening to Ai Senshi (Soldier of Sorrow) just makes everything in the universe seem right.

[retardedmau5]

This gundam is being pilot by a person called 'Amuro Ray'. Am I right?

[narutoman876]

@retardedmau5 Yes, Probably the best Gundam protag, and the one that's most copied

[joblagz]

i swear i saw one of these had the bazooka

[CaramellDancerElite]

Fully articulated fingers would be nice

[ThomasAtlus]

I was considering getting my first Gundam model and wanted an RX-78-2, but I'm not sure which one I want to start with. Do you have any recommendations?

[soldier4670]

12,000th view! What do I win?

[henritje19]

@soldier4670 12,000 internets!

[jintat87]

mega size gundam including zaku is too ordinary.. just emphasized from 1/144.. even articulation is too limited.. they should add some led light up to make it worth buying.. just my opinion..

-sorry for bad english-

[MaikForte]

ZOMGFTWIMBALOLBBQ!

That shied is huge!

[jellybeans711]

Does mega size have a skeleton?

[Wizartar]

@jellybeans711 No, hollow like a 1/144 scale model.

[Wizartar]

@jellybeans711 No, hollow like a 1/144 scale model.

[jellybeans711]

@Wizartar tnx

[kiokagasaki]

the only thing I like about this kit is the face...

[chesterchan2005]

Seems good I want to buy one

[kemnp005]

i adjusted my sound to max to hear the snapping bandai plastic! i love that sound hahaha

[Hermitboi289Produc]

i wonder if they made a 1/60 PG dendriobium how big it will be lol... and the cost

[ndalum75]

@Hermitboi289Produc It would be about 3 feet long at least. It will never happen. And a even a master grade is a big if.

[nightslash3535]

The exact opposite of RG.

[Blake99xboxlive]

damn dude thats almost one thousand bucks for a kit

[Wizartar]

@Blake99xboxlive The price is Japanese Yen, so it's about 100 bucks

[Blake99xboxlive]

@Wizartar sorry i thought i saw it for a bunch on ishop2go or something, but 100 still seems to much for this.

good review 10/10

[nightslash3535]

@Wizartar It's actually arouns $85.

[madar38]

i know this is a really ridiculous question, but how many parts have this kit ? xDD

[nightslash3535]

I wish they made these new 1/48 scale kits for the more elaborate-looking transforming mobile suits, but since the kit they debuted with seems very simple in terms of build, then the sign will eventually points towards a "no".

[Wizartar]

@nightslash3535 Don't see this line doing anything complex, it mostly just unscaled 1/144 kits.

[nightslash3535]

@Wizartar So that means that this new Gunpla line won't do justice over elaborate transforming mobile suits.

[Wizartar]

@nightslash3535 Not that it wont do justice, I can't see Bandai doing many releases at this scale. The design's are simple and sturdy. Fancy stuff tends to be a little more prone to breakage.

[nightslash3535]

@Wizartar That's why I'd expect larger sizes to fix it.

[akirazzz2]

you know... i like big size they look like easy to assemble...

[theMilkproduct]

soo its like a giant HG right?

[Wizartar]

@theMilkproduct Yes

[theMilkproduct]

@Wizartar sould this be my first model cuse Im getting into building gundam model kits

[Wizartar]

@theMilkproduct It's price for a first kit, but it would be a good one.

[Armatige]

@theMilkproduct

It is an easy to build model mate. So for a first time kit it is a good place to start, but the price. If I were you I would go to Hobby Link Japan and have a look at their gundams. They give you a level guide regarding difficulty so as a first timer, you will not get caught out.

My first Gundam was the 1/100 Wing 0 (Endless Waltz version). Great model, looks cool and was a good learning curve. Mind you, I picked it cause it just looks great.

Hope this helps.

[ABCba5tard]

how much did it cost?

[Wizartar]

@ABCba5tard Normal retail price is 7,800 yen, can't remember what I paid. Got a discount on it.

[gundamfan021]

How tall is this kit? I know that the perfect grades are around a foot tall. (Obviously taler than a foot.)

[Wizartar]

@gundamfan021 The size is written on the box... 37.5cm (a little under 15 inches)

[ShironYamato]

it looks easy to bulid Dang...I should have brought this kit 3 months ago ever since I thought it was hard to bulid until I look at this...

[torterratom]

giva mea da gundama lol

[chino0moreno]

could you speak? and could you show it next to a vf-1 yamato 48 scale? awsome figure

[darkhero101010]

one question , how is the green base you built on called , looks handy to have 

[Wizartar]

@darkhero101010 It's an "A3 Cutting mat"

[darkhero101010]

@Wizartar thanks a lot sir

[sujin99999]

can u plz buy the 1/12 rx 72 gundam hen it comes out

[TheCanadian316]

This looks like it would require a lot of seam line removal.

[GundamGuns]

Also, i just saw on Ngee that they are coming out with a Titanium Finish and a Gold Plated mega scale RX-78.... I am sure the price will be...Ridiculous!

[Wizartar]

@GundamGuns Saw that, those extra finishes aren't for me. You need to shop around, it can be picked up for about 25% off at Amiami, assuming they have any stock left

[GundamGuns]

Very neat how you put the 2 runners together with the poly caps inside for the legs. It reminds me of what was shown of the RG RX-78 with their "advanced" runner system... put 2 runners together... can't get more advanced than that! And what happen to the little guys arms? Did all the other ones gang up on him and tortured him? I don't this kit is worth the money, if it had light up eyes like you said than yes I would pay 7800 yen...

[0414matong]

the smallest gundam dosent have an arm

[sdgundamexia]

how much is it?

[Wizartar]

@sdgundamexia It varies check around: Amiami or HLJ

[iamichigonaruto1989]

@sdgundamexia i just bought and finished mine today, it cost $105 for me

[GNSquacker]

Hey there I noticed you said something about the PG 00 Raiser and how it wasn't good. Could you tell me why as I simply love it as my first PG. Either that or the other Pgs are simply groundbreakingly more awesome. A reply is much appreciated on your thoughts

[gundamexia95]

hope u do more videos like this keep up the good work

[Ereos]

it like making a giantic size HG

[Wizartar]

@Ereos It sure is

[regirock57]

Ahh My Foot!!!! XD

[MeisterStyx]

i glad i back down from this one, its just a big RX-78 with minimum detail and articulation, for a kit made in 2010 with the price tag of 8,000 yens no thanks, better going with the PG but its the porpotions on the PG are so dated, bandai should make a PG RX-78-2 Ver 2.0

[ritchthofen]

There are some new 30th anniversary PGs

[gessnesse]

this is why i subbed.

[InfiniteSaviour49]

how i wish there's a corefighter

[ILikeEggsWithBacon]

times are bad cant afford to buy one

[wewyllenium]

Entertainingly funny. lol. Whatever happened to the PG Astray vid with 2OldForToys?

[TheTraveler12]

the last shot of the 4... awesome and funny at the same time... side note.. what kind of camera do you use for the videos?

[Wizartar]

@TheTraveler12 a Canon VIXIA HF100

[dead6wulf6rising6]

looks awesome but.....lack of extra cool shit like a core fighter is disapointing

[harute1061]

WTF is that supposed to be good I mean who would want to own a giant block with hardly any movement if you ask me It's more like an over sized toy than a model, how many parts are there like fifty not It's smaller then a PG and yet it's bigger!!!

[GnomeSharkTOG]

It seems like a giant high grade gundam too me.

[tomytimy]

@Gnome sharkTOG: thats what it is basicly

[jl931]

This video triggered the subscription of another happy youtuber!

Damn that model looks cool, to date it is the largest posable gundam model ever created by Bandai.

[peetswee]

@jl931 No, this is not the biggest pose able gundam model ever created by Bandai -.-". 1/24 HY2M

[jl931]

@peetswee

Thats similar to considering a remote controlled toy car a MODEL. Im pointing out the R/C bit, you can obviously have model cars. Jeebs otherwise you could mention the 1/35 jumbo grade MSs in the same light =_=

[peetswee]

@jl931 So why can't the 1/24 hy2m be a model? Just because it is big and expensive, it is somehow not considered a model? How is it not considered a model? It is nothing similar to a remote control toy car. It is more like a 1/100 no grade gundam which has been supersized. The parts even come off trees for god sakes.  Everything about it just screams MODEL at you. If it is not a model, please tell me what it is.

[MeisterStyx]

@jl931 thje lagest poseble gundam ever made by bandai is HY2M, the Mega Size is 37.5 cm the HY2M is 75cm

[HellfireDraco]

nice review. seems like they skipped out on a few things didn't they.

[heartlessboy808]

awesome !!!! i want one so bad and nice review

BTW where did you get the kit from??

[Wizartar]

@heartlessboy808 This time HLJ, but Amiami is also good

[AhGweeV2]

RX-78. What a beauty. Amazing how it can balance even on one foot.

[lordsjp]

not a big gundam fan but well done review

[gundamOPS]

lol i love at 15:05

[DavidPrime83]

GASP< wooow

[itachi0314]

Where is your High Grade RX-78-2's arms? o.o

[Wizartar]

@itachi0314 Still to be detailed and built

[itachi0314]

Did you buy this off Hobby Link Japan?

[Wizartar]

@itachi0314 Yes

[eckergus]

Holy Crap That Thing Is Huge!!! Nice to see you back!

[digioverlord]

this looks quite fun to do! are the instructions easy to follow despite been in japanese?

[Wizartar]

@digioverlord depends on the kit, but this one is nice and easy

[crapmunky99]

Wizartar, you are my hero! xD

This video was awesome! Loved it!

It looks like a pretty nice kit too! A little better than I would have assumed.

I can think of a number of nice little details I could add to this kit, inspired by the 1/1 version, of course... :3

[gundam12ful]

This version of Kit is HG RX-78-2 G30th only Big

[gundam12ful]

wish this kit with frame but too heavy!!!

[anubisxdmj0]

Finally you are back!!!

[stryderprime]

I really like the colors that this box show off. Its basicly an over size high grade kit and thats not a bad thing. Thanks is niffity little tool it come with yet I don't see it being used on other kits so yes the clippers is your best bet. Wow that is a really big kit, make that PG look like punk! yet I agree the PG has more quality parts and gimmicks then the MS kit.

Good review as always!

[AaronTheDino]

I missed your reviews while you were gone. ):

Awesome video.

:D

[8jwong14]

Hey Wiz. Welcome back. One question though, why is the HG missing its arms?

[jondeak]

Welcome Back Good Sir !! This thing is sweet !! 2 questions.....How much? and How tall? thanks !!

[Wizartar]

@jondeak Well checkout Amiami or HLJ for the price... it's certainly not cheap. But shipping is the real killer on this one.

Height is 37.5 CM or about 14.76 inches to the head; and about 17" if you include the shield on his back

[booksy1a]

GLAD TO SEE U BACK

[jiidee]

I really like the dvd style menus you did for this and the red frame 2old4toys co-op. very slick. Damn you for being to videographically inventive.

Also, am i the only one that finds the long periods of silence in this and 2old4toys videos oddly hypnotic.....wuhh? give you my pin numburrr? why suurRrRrrreEeEe.....

[tc012009]

Great to have you back Sir, I really enjoyed the video. Given the cost of the kit I was a little disappointed to see Bandai cut corners with the cavities and lack of clear plastic.

IMO the perfect grade is the best rendition of the RX78-2. I know the MG 2.0 is very popular but I've never really liked it anime inspired looks.

What are you thoughts on the "Real Grade" 1/144 RX78-2 which was announced today by Bandai, it looks like they are trying to blur the line between HG and MG.

[Wizartar]

@tc012009 Still very early days, but it looks interesting.

[jiidee]

It may be just me, but the legs look a bit long. is it me?

[Wizartar]

@jiidee I agree, the height has been disproportionately added to the legs. It's something Bandai are doing more and more with their suit, long legs tiny chests. Says a lot about the designer's tastes ;)

[JKimproductions910]

I wish there was a frame.. but then this would be alot more XD

[darfjono]

lol why did the tiny model not have arms?

[TransformersMan1994]

Welcome back, Wizartar, and what a review to come back with/

[zversus]

gosh you could hurt someone with that shield...

[royalpain88]

Something THAT BIG doesn't have the core fighter? COME ON!

[Kenny24595]

it seen so easy to build

[179107199999]

That was amazing and soothing as well.I want one!

[LiamTheGreat]

good to see a new video from you. That tool it comes with for taking the pieces off the tree looks like those things for taking ticks off of cats and dogs

[jakstrieder]

yeah I'm with lamm3rrr welcome back and I hope your right hand is ok there. as for the model, it looks cool but I'd love to get one that size with twice the detail of a perfect grade.

[Guiltaur]

Great review and build video, sir.

This version of the RX-78-2 is definitely interesting and I think a very good item for diehard RX-78-2 fans. I don't think the price is that bad for what you get and while I do prefer more articulation in a Gundam model, this is a kit meant more as a novelty piece and perhaps, as you pointed out, geared towards the younger Gunpla crowd.

[scrappy]

Welcome back Wizartar. I'm glad to see you return but your review lacked that Wizartar spunk that I've come to enjoy in your videos. Also I would have loved to see this beast next to a Macross figure for scale.

[chunlau]

Great vid, thanks for the info!!!!

[J374338]

i want to see the build review of this,i hope 2old4toys will do it............ like usual

[Wizartar]

It's only slightly longer, but the PG's is fatter.

[J374338]

@Wizartar

longer? O.O wow thats wat i have always want my rx78 to be xD like in the anime series its also not fat,or even a better one,like nowadays the redesign of rx 78 in gundam musou 2/gundam vs gundam.i like fitter,averaged rx 78 lol

well although have been said,i do know why rx78 has to be fat - cause its a ms xD

[ienjoymodels]

i was hoping for a build n review on this n then i woke up turned on youtube n here it goes.

It helped a lot i'm certainly getting the 2.0 mg now instead.

[2Old4Toys]

Sweet Baby Jezus, have you seen bgmin95's 1/48!!!

[Wizartar]

I have; OMG!!!

[2Old4Toys]

Buttery smooth video. Loved the unique head build and the v piece in the crotch (and anything that is not seen in the 1/144 HG 30th Ani version) . Had no intention of getting this till I'd watched your review. Curse you! Do they sell oversized Gundam markers now?

[Wizartar]

Thanks! I don't know how you do it, it's a lot of work making a build video. My hat is off to you sir!

I'm not sure if I cut more plastic or film making this! XD

[2Old4Toys]

Fascinating the bit where you have made the joint sandwich!

Build videos are a lot of work, but it's an strange mental condition from which I suffer where enjoyment is derived from watching back something which took me time to choreograph and assemble.

[Tigerr4Ruler]

Sir bow before your editig skillz and fantastic build lol panel line it ya lazy sob! ^^ Not good to hear ya overworked, hope you and 2Old4Toys can finally dish out part 3 from Red Frame review, yes still waiting patiently or rather impatiently. Might I ask where you got it and what the overall inclusive shipping cost was?

[Wizartar]

LoL, just what everybody wants to see, 20 minutes of panel lining! XD

Red Frame part 3 is being worked on, 2old4toys, a Special Guest and myself are putting a lot of effort in to it.

This time HLJ, as I pre-ordered. Shipping was crazy!  That's all I'm going to say. But if you're interested checkout Amiami as they've a 50% off EMS at the moment! While HLJ only have a 20%. Plus Amiami are great for discounts... but never have enough stock! :(

[Tigerr4Ruler]

@Wizartar Thank you very much for the quick answer lol I cerainly did not mean20 minutes of panel lining just the result ^^

[shigerumiyamoto1]

WOW This is amazing. I've been wanting to get into a hobby of collecting and building these. Maybe even the detailing and advanced stuff to.

Is there any informative and educating forum or wiki on the terminologies and where to start in this hobby for beginners? Thanks again, Wizartar.

[Wizartar]

@shigerumiyamoto1 There's actually a lot of videos here on YouTube about "Gunpla".

'Gunpla' comes from GUNdam PLAstic. if you search for something like 'gunpla tutorial' you'll find some good ones to get you going. Another topic is also "Plamo" PLAstic MOdel, for things non-Gundam related.

[MomotarosSWORD]

the pieces looks like lego blocks

[thedeicide]

Yeah it looks like a big brick.

But painting/detailing and pannel lining this kit could be fun.

But it's real selling point is indeed his hight...

Not too imprissed by this kit but I guess it still can be fun.

[lamm3rrr]

YEY Wiz is back =D

Welcome back and I hope you have been well =)

[Wizartar]

@lamm3rrr I've been well, but over worked :(

[lyjacknt]

is thier audio?

[gundam00lover4eva]

if it wasnt for the price, id be all over this model. xD

[GNSquacker]

Kewl

[VolumeLowHigh]

welcome back man!

[X3freako]

awesome!!

[EVILSNAKEZOMBIE]

I forgot to add, my only let down was the lack of hand options, I don't PG style hands for the price of this kit but they dont give you any open hand options, just closed fists and fists with holes in them for weapons.

[charlieballc]

Huge polycaps ? wow.

[FrostGibbon]

kind of a disappointing model for me

[EVILSNAKEZOMBIE]

what is bad about it? You are buying this model for the sheer size of it not the complexity or superfine detail. If you want a super detailed RX-78-2 with a highly articulated inner frame then get the 1/100 Master Grade 2.0 kit (Titanium finish coming soon). I feel this kit is perfect for the price after building 2 of them. I bought a second one to try "detail upping" into a replica of the 1/1 RX-78-2.

[FrostGibbon]

I see what you mean. Ill check those out thanks for the heads up

[duraine22]

first post haha