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[PaulExcellent]

So pretty much the last good Gundam show was Build Fighters? I heard Try isn't as good.

Try is doing that one thing where you have to watch it to see the gradual improvement, but the fighting scenes are cool, the suits are neat, and little by little, we're getting some decent character development. I like it so far.

Reconguista is cool visually, and I feel like the slow burning definitely has a reason to it. If anything, I won't fully judge it until it's finished.

 

[RangerBAD]

None of your impressions are ringing endorsements for the show. I'm waiting for the season to finish before I watch it. Is it even worth watching?

I endorse the show. It's great and random while still being understandable (to me). This is why I wanted to do an F.A.Q., but I don't really know where to start. lol

 

[JadedWriter]

Try is doing that one thing where you have to watch it to see the gradual improvement, but the fighting scenes are cool, the suits are neat, and little by little, we're getting some decent character development. I like it so far.

Reconguista is cool visually, and I feel like the slow burning definitely has a reason to it. If anything, I won't fully judge it until it's finished.

Ok. I'll probably watch one of those after Space Battleship Yamato 2199, or after Gundam Age...if I ever watch that because I'm waiting for both of the current gundams to end.

I endorse the show. It's great and random while still being understandable (to me). This is why I wanted to do an F.A.Q., but I don't really know where to start. lol

Ok so pretty much it's a Tomino Gundam show then because those seem to thrive on random at times.

 

[RangerBAD]

Ok so pretty much it's a Tomino Gundam show then because those seem to thrive on random at times.

Yes, very much so, but I think it's more random.

 

[JadedWriter]

Yes, very much so, but I think it's more random.

First 20 eps of ZZ random?

 

[Valkerionseven]

Try is doing that one thing where you have to watch it to see the gradual improvement, but the fighting scenes are cool, the suits are neat, and little by little, we're getting some decent character development. I like it so far.

Reconguista is cool visually, and I feel like the slow burning definitely has a reason to it. If anything, I won't fully judge it until it's finished.

Pretty much my assessment of the two.

Stopped Reconguista at episode 4 because I had no clue what was going on in terms of the world, plot, characters, or characters line of thinking. When I saw the girl get mad at the main character for killing that guy, then literally 2 seconds later not care, then get mad, then get happy, then be mad again, then be happy like nothing happened. I was out. It's like either make it a part of what makes that character or don't, but everything about the show just seemed to flip flop like 3 different people were writing every episode without talking to each other.

 

[Jomjom]

Damn you guys are really discouraging me from starting G-Reco. It seems like such a waste of a Tomino series from the sound of it. =(

This could have been Iron Heart, Gaia Gear, Hathaway's Flash or Beltorchika's Children goddamnit!!!!

Oh well I still have some episodes of Aldnoah.Zero to finish. Maybe G-Reco will get better by the time I finish.

 

[Keasar]

First 20 eps of ZZ random?

Random in that characters just do stuff and say stuff and tell others stuff that then doesn't do the stuff they were told to do to stuff cause they just kinda forgot and proceed to do other stuff even though the first stuff actually kinda made sense doing. And then other characters run in and do some more random stuff.

 

[RangerBAD]

First 20 eps of ZZ random?

I think it's closer to Xabungle.

 

[JadedWriter]

Random in that characters just do stuff and say stuff and tell others stuff that then doesn't do the stuff they were told to do to stuff cause they just kinda forgot and proceed to do other stuff even though the first stuff actually kinda made sense doing. And then other characters run in and do some more random stuff.

My god it sounds like people do what they want when they want to and then they don't do things. Sounds weird but tempting.

 

[CorvoSol]

None of your impressions are ringing endorsements for the show. I'm waiting for the season to finish before I watch it. Is it even worth watching?

I'm really enjoying G-Reco, and here's why:

1. The show carries the bad things associated with Tomino's reign, but it also carries the good. Specifically, Tomino, for all that he struggles to really write compelling female characters or believable dialogue during combat, is actually incredibly adept at picking up on the nuances of situations that, although mundane, are especially useful in establishing a sense of reality in things. For all that Tomino's psychic rainbow meteor dispersal is unbelievable, the man has managed to lend a certain amount of realism to a genre that began with giant metal super heroes. The kind of stuff I'm talking about is just things like people scratching their ears or needing toilets or, in the last episode of G-Reco I watched, struggling with zippers. All of it is inconsequential, but it's the kind of stuff I don't think that other anime directors often think about, and it really makes scenes feel natural at times when they otherwise mightn't.

2. Despite this, Tomino remains a distinctly weird guy, and it continues to show in the show. It's a unique flavor of weird that's specifically his, and it's an acquired taste, but after sitting through MSG through Turn A Gundam I've kind of grown fond of it. His sense of humor has at times grated people's nerves (see ZZ Gundam), but I think Tomino's actually on top of his game with that weird sense of humor of his this time around.

3. It reminds me a lot of Turn A Gundam. For me, at least, Mobile Suit Gundam and Turn A Gundam are the man's true best works, and as this show skews in the direction of Turn A I find myself enjoying it more and more. It's true that elements of earlier UC shows are present there (like the frequent introduction of new mobile suits), but there's this, how do I put it, more earthy feeling going on in the show than the likes of Zeta or ZZ.

4. It's absolutely beautiful. I'm totally in love with the Yoshida looks going on, and there's this kind of attention to movement that seems based around dancing. People and mecha sort of twirl and such. It might well be the most attractive UC show to me.

 

[Stage On]

Reconguista is cool visually, and I feel like the slow burning definitely has a reason to it. If anything, I won't fully judge it until it's finished.

Sorry but it shouldn't take 50ish episodes to tell if a show is good or not.

11 episodes is far more then I'd give the average anime and I think it's safe to say at this point that it has far more flash then substance.

 

[Megalosaro]

I actually REALLY enjoyed this week's GBFT. SOme great comedy bits, the fight was decent and Mirai was fun to watch. Plus it had some great franchise fan service (I"ve never cared about the other kind of fanservice, which I found wasn't as bad as what the preview promised)

"Show us your tears of time"

 

[JadedWriter]

I'm really enjoying G-Reco, and here's why:

1. The show carries the bad things associated with Tomino's reign, but it also carries the good. Specifically, Tomino, for all that he struggles to really write compelling female characters or believable dialogue during combat, is actually incredibly adept at picking up on the nuances of situations that, although mundane, are especially useful in establishing a sense of reality in things. For all that Tomino's psychic rainbow meteor dispersal is unbelievable, the man has managed to lend a certain amount of realism to a genre that began with giant metal super heroes. The kind of stuff I'm talking about is just things like people scratching their ears or needing toilets or, in the last episode of G-Reco I watched, struggling with zippers. All of it is inconsequential, but it's the kind of stuff I don't think that other anime directors often think about, and it really makes scenes feel natural at times when they otherwise mightn't.

2. Despite this, Tomino remains a distinctly weird guy, and it continues to show in the show. It's a unique flavor of weird that's specifically his, and it's an acquired taste, but after sitting through MSG through Turn A Gundam I've kind of grown fond of it. His sense of humor has at times grated people's nerves (see ZZ Gundam), but I think Tomino's actually on top of his game with that weird sense of humor of his this time around.

3. It reminds me a lot of Turn A Gundam. For me, at least, Mobile Suit Gundam and Turn A Gundam are the man's true best works, and as this show skews in the direction of Turn A I find myself enjoying it more and more. It's true that elements of earlier UC shows are present there (like the frequent introduction of new mobile suits), but there's this, how do I put it, more earthy feeling going on in the show than the likes of Zeta or ZZ.

4. It's absolutely beautiful. I'm totally in love with the Yoshida looks going on, and there's this kind of attention to movement that seems based around dancing. People and mecha sort of twirl and such. It might well be the most attractive UC show to me.

Man some love it, some hate it, another love hate show. I like Victory Gundam and people here hate the shit out of it. I'll have to eventually give this a try. I'm still thinking of watching Age so it's like I'm going to eventually watch it.

 

[Megalosaro]

I just finished watching last week's Reconguista in G/ I thought it was pretty good. It's starting to heat up. Hard to believe we're almost halfway through

 

[kiunchbb]

So I already prepared my next project.

From the best gundam series!

I don't know what's with me and those unlicensed gundoom kit, but I am addicted to them.

I am happy MCmodel finally included a real stand, the qubeley stand is a major falling hazard.

 

[Acid08]

I really like GReco but I've stopped watching it for right now to let some episodes build up.

 

[donkey show]

Picked up a couple things at the local collectible show before I head back to the UK tomorrow ^^

Zaku Amazing for myself, Rozen for the gf, and had to jump on the RD Kshat

 

[JadedWriter]

Picked up a couple things at the local collectible show before I head back to the UK tomorrow ^^

Zaku Amazing for myself, Rozen for the gf, and had to jump on the RD Kshat

Man kshatriya is my favorite unicorn suit.

 

[kiunchbb]

Man kshatriya is my favorite unicorn suit.

I will pay banks for a mg Kshatriya.

 

[JadedWriter]

I will pay banks for a mg Kshatriya.

Isn't it just like an HGUC or something?

 

[kiunchbb]

Isn't it just like an HGUC or something?

MG usually has more details, better interiors, more panel line, more mechanic gimmick. I really like those kind of stuffs.

 

[JadedWriter]

MG usually has more details, better interiors, more panel line, more mechanic gimmick. I really like those kind of stuffs.

Makes sense. I was looking at pictures of the available Kshatriya model and the detail on it is pretty basic. I'm pretty sure it would cost them too much for any of the actual G kits. I would never put one together but I wouldn't mind seeing an MG or PG of the Kshatriya. That suit is just so damn sexy and buff and I love the wings on that thing.

 

[NEO0MJ]

Man kshatriya is my favorite unicorn suit.

I wish I could love it, but I can't help seeing it as an inferior Queen Mansa. Personally my favorite thing to come out of Unicorn is the Byarlant Custom, followed by the Jesta.

I will pay banks for a mg Kshatriya.

Isn't the main problem the wings and how they would be too much for a regular MG kit to handle?

 

[Zerojul]

I will pay banks for a mg Kshatriya.

Me too, but I think a RE1/100 of it is the best we can get :/

 

[Wubby]

If they made a 1/100 Kshatriya it would more than likely be a RE/100 kit like the Nightingale... so probably not much more detailed than the HG.

 

[donkey show]

Isn't there a non Bandai MG Kshatriya?

 

[NEO0MJ]

Isn't there a non Bandai MG Kshatriya?

Yeah, there are a few Resin 1/100 kits.

 

[kiunchbb]

Yeah, there are a few Resin 1/100 kits.

There is also a 1/100 plastic kit that copied from the resin kit. However I heard there are a bunch of annoying problems, nothing you can't fix, but you would expect more for a $140+ kit. They are no longer selling the kit, unless you want to drop 200+ on eBay.

 

[JadedWriter]

I wish I could love it, but I can't help seeing it as an inferior Queen Mansa. Personally my favorite thing to come out of Unicorn is the Byarlant Custom, followed by the Jesta.

Yeah the Queen Mansa does look to be more of an imposing suit. The Kshatriya seems more agile though, but I haven't seen ZZ in a good amount of time. Ep 4 of Unicorn was my favorite just from all of that old school mecha porn, it was one of the best battle scenes...that and the intro to it.

 

[Haly]

Four action bases to hold up her wings believe.

 

[EvilKatarn]

HLJ just took my PG Unicorn money. Can't ship it yet because I'm waiting for another kit to be in stock.

dat shipping

 

[glaurung]

dat shipping

That fresh PG payment smell...

BTW, I am bringing you your markers and action base tomorrow at the get-together.

 

[Divvy]

AmiAmi took my PG unicorn money too. GGInfinite hasn't take my LED parts money yet though. Hopefully they arrive close to each other!

 

[yami4ct]

My PG is paid and should be shipping any time now, cannot wait!

My first PG, so that should be super exciting. Can't decide if I'll build it or Hi-Nu first. Will probably do a quick build of SD Winning before either just to get back in the groove of kit building.

 

[vas_a_morir]

I see you got the RG WZC ordered. I think I'm done with 1/144, unless it's my only option for a kit with which I am obsessed.

I told RG Justice "Get out of my sight, failure" and put that son of a bitch (RIP) in his box. "You don't deserve to be seen on the same shelf as Exia."

 

[yami4ct]

I'm actually thinking of getting back into 1/144s. You can get a lot of nice suits on a shelf and you have a far nicer variety than MGs. MGs will always be my main, but there's definitely something to be said for 1/144s, especially RGs.

RGs definitely seem hit or miss for most people. I've gotten the Strike, Zeta and Freedom and love all of them. They aren't perfect, Zeta's transformation is super fiddly and the frame parts can be super delicate. That being said, I love the engineering on the little guys. They are fun OOB builds that I can throw on the shelf without even painting. During the winter months when painting isn't really an option for me, I really appreciate that.

 

[vas_a_morir]

I'm actually thinking of getting back into 1/144s. You can get a lot of nice suits on a shelf and you have a far nicer variety than MGs. MGs will always be my main, but there's definitely something to be said for 1/144s, especially RGs.

RGs definitely seem hit or miss for most people. I've gotten the Strike, Zeta and Freedom and love all of them. They aren't perfect, Zeta's transformation is super fiddly and the frame parts can be super delicate. That being said, I love the engineering on the little guys. They are fun OOB builds that I can throw on the shelf without even painting. During the winter months when painting isn't really an option for me, I really appreciate that.

The decals on Freedom really set it apart. I love that kit, but the tech, compared to the newest RGs, isn't on the same level. Very fragile. The waist connection is the worst part.

 

[Ken]

Gotta pay for PG unicorn today. Are those led kits in stock anywhere? I'm kinda ambivalent on whether or not to pick them up since I much prefer Unicorn Mode over Destroy.

 

[kiunchbb]

I think some Chinese 3rd party is making different colors psycho frame for pg unicorn. No price or date yet so you can wait a bit for that.

 

[Zerojul]

MG Turn A was back in stock at AmiAmi so I grabbed it yesterday. Pretty excited for this one. Time to put a little mustache on my Gundam shelf.

 

[PaulExcellent]

So I already prepared my next project.

From the best gundam series!

I don't know what's with me and those unlicensed gundoom kit, but I am addicted to them.

I am happy MCmodel finally included a real stand, the qubeley stand is a major falling hazard.

You gotta tell me how much you like it. I'm so close to buying it! lol
I also asked MCmodel about their stands, and they said that it's something they'll be working on with their new kits, apparently. So... yeah. Expect good ones more often, maybe.
Also, their new limited SD model or whatever it is looks so cool. I just wish it was full-size. :/

Here's the Nu Gundoooooooom in its regular form without any work done. So much still needs to be done...
I'll be doing a full review when I finish him because goddamn this kit is so good and such a pain at the same time. >.<

 

[CorvoSol]

This time next week I will have looked at my ZZ Slim box and realized I'm terrified of attempting to build it.

 

[yami4ct]

Here's the Nu Gundoooooooom in its regular form without any work done. So much still needs to be done...
I'll be doing a full review when I finish him because goddamn this kit is so good and such a pain at the same time. >.<

MG Nu Ver Ka., right? God dang I adore that kit. The tweaks to the proportions are amazing and everything feels so darn high quality and cool. Invoke mode is a nice little nod to Unicorn as well. Was my favorite kit ever for a few months until Sazabi ver Ka hit.

 

[PaulExcellent]

MG Nu Ver Ka., right? God dang I adore that kit. The tweaks to the proportions are amazing and everything feels so darn high quality and cool. Invoke mode is a nice little nod to Unicorn as well. Was my favorite kit ever for a few months until Sazabi ver Ka hit.

Actually, it's an HG resin conversion of the Nu Gundam from Evolve.
It's a third-party kit, so it doesn't feel like, 100% Bandai nice, but it's actually really nice. lol

My issues with it so far are the shoulders that like to fall off every second you move the arm to pose it, the weak forearm joint, the thick panel line crevices, floppy fin funnels (that stay together REALLY well), and the red crotch piece that literally has no way of attaching itself ti the kit without glue. Everything else is solid and perfect.

 

[yami4ct]

Looks like I just won a giveaway here on Gaf for a free figure. Holy crap! Getting a MG Turn X. Really happy that Turn A that I just ordered is going to have his nemesis. Going to be such a fun winter building season for me. Also congrats to Corvo who won a MG Qubeley. Such a cool, underrated suit.

Actually, it's an HG resin conversion of the Nu Gundam from Evolve.
It's a third-party kit, so it doesn't feel like, 100% Bandai nice, but it's actually really nice. lol

My issues with it so far are the shoulders that like to fall off every second you move the arm to pose it, the weak forearm joint, the thick panel line crevices, floppy fin funnels (that stay together REALLY well), and the red crotch piece that literally has no way of attaching itself ti the kit without glue. Everything else is solid and perfect.

Ah, yeah. Didn't take a close enough look. All the panel marks and proportions are clearly different. I do like that conversion, though. Sticks to a more animation-like version of the suit while still improving on the MG Ver. 1.

 

[NEO0MJ]

Really jelly of the peeps who are getting the PG Unicorn. But until I finish my current kits I have to hold off buying any future kit. I mean, I have a MG EX-S Gundam and a HMM Gojulas still sitting in their boxes!

 

[kiunchbb]

You gotta tell me how much you like it. I'm so close to buying it! lol
I also asked MCmodel about their stands, and they said that it's something they'll be working on with their new kits, apparently. So... yeah.

It looks great, the color separation is kind of bad, doesn't have enough details, may be it will be better after stickers and decals.

If you have money to burn, consider the 1/100 from MECHANICORE. That thing is a beast.

Just look at this https://m.facebook.com/Samueldecal/albums/10152377367716897/

Just a minor warning that mechanicore screw up a few things on their previous kit(fixable I think). So do it at your own risk, but god dam it is beautiful. If only I knew sooner.

 

[Acid08]

Really jelly of the peeps who are getting the PG Unicorn. But until I finish my current kits I have to hold off buying any future kit. I mean, I have a MG EX-S Gundam and a HMM Gojulas still sitting in their boxes!

Same here. I'm still part way through the MG God Gundam and have the MG Crossbone X-1 and MG Turn A in box. Got my Christmas bonus though and I'll probably buy the MG Goose with that. RIP my time and money.

 

[PaulExcellent]

Looks like I just won a giveaway here on Gaf for a free figure. Holy crap! Getting a MG Turn X. Really happy that Turn A that I just ordered is going to have his nemesis. Going to be such a fun winter building season for me. Also congrats to Corvo who won a MG Qubeley. Such a cool, underrated suit.

Ah, yeah. Didn't take a close enough look. All the panel marks and proportions are clearly different. I do like that conversion, though. Sticks to a more animation-like version of the suit while still improving on the MG Ver. 1.

What? A contest? Shit, where? >.<