Lostconfused
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Unicorn has always been about newtype hippy bullshit. And it was pretty clear since episode 4, or even earlier, that Banagher was going to be something closer to a newtype than any of the previous universal century protagonists.
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The Official Gundam Thread of Gunpla, Origins, and 35 Years of GUNDAMUUUU!
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Nearly finished D-Hell. I got to say his Wings are one of the biggest pieces of shit in all of Gunpla.
To have that many connectors for such a thin and large piece of plastic makes it incredibly easy to break those damn pegs all because the damn connectors are garage and any time you need to undo them becaues you are just slightly off angle it's all to easy to put pressure on one side.
To have that many connectors for such a thin and large piece of plastic makes it incredibly easy to break those damn pegs all because the damn connectors are garage and any time you need to undo them becaues you are just slightly off angle it's all to easy to put pressure on one side.
Like I mentioned I had a few issues putting that thing together. Accidentally broke on of the red pieces that goes in the chest and I feel like the leg pieces don't really stick/fit to the frame properly.
HammerOfThor
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I'd give an opinion if Bandai released it before they went under =/
It's awesome. Took a bit to get going, but by the end I loved it.
ambientmystic
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It's different.
Takes a bit of inspiration from some other AE series like G Gundam (God Finger move for instance) and the original (you can see a brief homage to the past in the great OP of the show)
The main protagonist (Loran) is an okay dude, but I don't get why they had to parade him around in women's clothing half the time and make him pretend he was a woman. Amusing perhaps, but (to me) unnecessary. The plot is okay as per Gundam standards (earth v. moon)
The mecha design took me aback the first time I saw it, it's definitely a love/hate thingy. Got used to it, and it's an okay installment. Not the best of what Gundam has to offer, but not the worst either.
Etrian Oddity
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Honestly couldn't stand it. Has a pretty vocal fanbase that thinks very highly of it though.
However for me it has a very unlikable Cast, the music isn't good and the mecha design is garbage.
As far as characters go, I liked Loran enough but the rest I just didn't care for or activily disliked. I do however like how batshit insane Gym is.
Mecha - I know it's done by someone with alot of skill and a ton of work went into Turn A and X. Thing is, I just don't like them. I have a similar problem with Mecha Design from G and SEED where I can recognize the people who made the mechs are good and I can see why people would love them, but the fact is when I see them I see nothing but an ugly mess.
Music - My favorite music from the franchise are Wing and SEED and nothing in Turn A's soundtrack comes close anything from these two.
Not horrible, better then G or X for sure, but overall I wouldn't rate it very high.
Charoncaori
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;__;
I LOVE Turn A. Pretty much everything about it. Music, setting, throwbacks, mechs, kapools, characters, gratuitous cross dressing Loran and all. It's still my favorite so far. I would kill for a copy of Mead Gundam. Got an art book of it autographed by Tomino. =D
Your hatred of G is terrible.
No more so then your defense of it everytime I mention I don't care for the show.
It just saddens me deeply.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Turn A is weird at the beginning...because the awkward nudity. It's not sexualized, it's just there...but still.
But the ending hits things out of the park. It's got this beautiful song playing that'll probably make you tear up.
But the ending hits things out of the park. It's got this beautiful song playing that'll probably make you tear up.
At the very least I like Scharz and Spegiel Gundam. More good then you have really said about Wing and ya don't hear me being all sad over it.
Speaking of which, Bandai serionsly needs to release a HGFC Spiegel so I can pose him next to Nobell/Berserker.
I need to finish Wing one of these days. The thing that pisses me off is that the cast is so anime cliche. At least Duo is there to keep things somewhat entertaining it's just a shame he gets one of the dumbest looking mechs. Tallgeese is still cool though.
Another vote for Turn A.
While it's not always an easy watch (slow pace, throwaway episodes...), it is is without a doubt in my mind the "best" Gundam series. Not my "favourite", but the one that encapsulates the best the idea of Gundam as a... I was going to say war drama, but I'm not sure it's the definition I look for when thinking of Gundam. It's part of it sure, but not just that. Damn, need to think more about that.
Turn A comes with an overall wonderful package to boot (visuals, music, battle choreographies, etc).
Love the setting, the cast, the war drama, the epic (which comes late, admittedly), even the mecha design (came to terms with it).
Maybe I should watch it again... It'll only be the 4th or 5th time.
While it's not always an easy watch (slow pace, throwaway episodes...), it is is without a doubt in my mind the "best" Gundam series. Not my "favourite", but the one that encapsulates the best the idea of Gundam as a... I was going to say war drama, but I'm not sure it's the definition I look for when thinking of Gundam. It's part of it sure, but not just that. Damn, need to think more about that.
Turn A comes with an overall wonderful package to boot (visuals, music, battle choreographies, etc).
Love the setting, the cast, the war drama, the epic (which comes late, admittedly), even the mecha design (came to terms with it).
Maybe I should watch it again... It'll only be the 4th or 5th time.
Etrian Oddity
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Wing has the best grunt mecha in non-UC Gundam. The Leo, Taurus, and Virgo are all badass.
Nah, man. It has straight up the best. UC has the Zaku and... Acguy I guess? Leo/Taurus/Virgo/Aries/Maganac Corps dudes are too good.
did you just fuckin hate on Deathscythe?
But the Zakus are so iconic!
Yes, it screams try too hard to me. I was never a fan of the scythe as a weapon as well, seems so useless. Everybody knows the halberd is clearly better.
ambientmystic
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Eh.. it's not like the other Gundam series are free of this "awkwardness".
The UC series has such moments too.
donkey show
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Christina Mackenzie
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Needs more emphasis.
The idea that he would dirty his hand by touching Kira is insulting.
AgentOtaku
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So I just peaked in this thread for whatever reason and watched this clip ...this is the most insane thing I've seen all year lol
Is ...is this ...Gundam?
ambientmystic
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F'yeah! That's why G Gundam rocks! Double Tenkyoken ftw!
it's Love Love Tenkyoken
No that's G Gundam, the black sheep of the series. And my favorite.
ambientmystic
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AgentOtaku
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So what's the easiest way to watch the first 3 movies? Are they on Netflix or iTunes?
I don't think so.
Bandai's channel on Youtube used to host the trilogy for free, but not anymore.
And the DVD boxset is out of print, but you can buy it used.
... It's kinda difficult to get into the UC as it is, because parts of it are so outdated, and these high barriers to entry aren't helping.
distantmantra
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Looks like Origin vol. 1 got delayed a week.
Lostconfused
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No the black sheep would be G Savior, or possibly Victory.
Damn it all!
The red-haired step-child.
G is the only super robot Gundam series though.
Black sheep fits G pretty well. Black Sheep doesn't always refer to quality, and when you take into account all the things G does different it fits.
Mobile Fighter Cockpits
SSJ like Super Modes
Character based on Sailor Venus
Monster of the Week style episodes
No real war.
AGE, Victory, and even G Savior are still very much Gundam shows in how they are made. The quality maybe lacking (G Savior/AGE) but still they don't do anything to step outside of the box like G does.
Ooh, I missed this.
I'm glad they touched on the no killing thing because it seemed really weird that he was just shooting out all their legs and guns at the end of 5.
Though it always bugs me when Gundam shows get to the not killing thing because enemy suits suddenly become way less likely to explode. Or at least it seems like that.
EvilKatarn
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Making my way towards Turn A, which I've heard is amazing and I've been listening to Gabriela Robin's "Moon" a lot. I hope Turn A does that song justice as it's part of the soundtrack.
Talking about UC stuff I've seen the original series, 08th MS Team and am currently halfway through Zeta. After that I'm going to watch Char's Counterattack too.
Outside of that I've seen 00, SEED and
, which isn't really relevant.
I've heard that one's enjoyment of Turn A depends on how much you've seen before. I'm afraid of burning out though so is ZZ all that important for that or not? It's supposedly more comedic and I'm not sure if I want comedy in my Gundam.
Am I all set for Turn A after CCA? I hope I'm not setting myself some unrealistic expectations for Turn A though.
Talking about UC stuff I've seen the original series, 08th MS Team and am currently halfway through Zeta. After that I'm going to watch Char's Counterattack too.
Outside of that I've seen 00, SEED and
SEED Destiny uuurgh
I've heard that one's enjoyment of Turn A depends on how much you've seen before. I'm afraid of burning out though so is ZZ all that important for that or not? It's supposedly more comedic and I'm not sure if I want comedy in my Gundam.
Am I all set for Turn A after CCA? I hope I'm not setting myself some unrealistic expectations for Turn A though.
In development hell or cancelled, where they rightfully belong
DoubleLulz is very close though.
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