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The Official Gundam Thread of Gunpla, Origins, and 35 Years of GUNDAMUUUU!
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as emo as ever. well UC5 isn't going to be anymore happier if they follow the novels.
Femmeworth
Banned
The Hygogg had its moment to shine in War in the Pocket, and boy did it shine.
Lostconfused
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Best part of AGE 20 was
"You, flunky get in here!"
"Yes commander"
"Get out"
"Yes commander"
"Sorry, what was that you were saying?"
"You, flunky get in here!"
"Yes commander"
"Get out"
"Yes commander"
"Sorry, what was that you were saying?"
Yes indeedy, though the AGE-2 vs Zeydra fight was awesome enough to make me smile,
Reminded me of Gunbuster, made me chuckle out loud.
Zeydra's a cutie, too. Wouldn't mind seeing a ver.Ka or a Fix Figuration of it someday.
especially the INAZUMAAAAAA KEEEEEEEEEEEEKU at the end.
Zeydra's a cutie, too. Wouldn't mind seeing a ver.Ka or a Fix Figuration of it someday.
Lostconfused
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Pshhh just like everyone else that lousy show is just ripping off the Red Comet.
Speaking of this, is there anywhere that provides a good synopsis on the novels? I'm curious how much they've deviated and where they're going, and looking around the net hasn't yielded much.
sixteen-bit
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Who's that Pokemon?
it's pikachu
This isn't the first dragon mech in the show? Haven't really cared about it.
So the toys for age aren't selling?
Dragon's in Gundam always come across as corny to me.
Epyon was the closest only to have the transformation be one of the worst in the franchise.
Outside of that every Gundam that has a dragon Motif has been bad, all that said that thing easily takes the cake as the worst.
Looks like something out of Pokemon/Mega Man.
Finally got to see a colored and up close picture of Epyon White the other day, I must say the color scheme really works well with that model. Makes me want to see Snow White and Warlock even more now.
Epyon was the closest only to have the transformation be one of the worst in the franchise.
Outside of that every Gundam that has a dragon Motif has been bad, all that said that thing easily takes the cake as the worst.
Looks like something out of Pokemon/Mega Man.
Finally got to see a colored and up close picture of Epyon White the other day, I must say the color scheme really works well with that model. Makes me want to see Snow White and Warlock even more now.
Rahxephon91
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At least the Epyon had a big ass sword that cut through a Space Station.
I don't know I really don't like Age so far. I gave it a chance. I didn't want to right it off because of just the character designs(which I still dislike), but Gen one was just incredibly boring to me. I don't really like the set-up, which just doesn't seem very Gundam to me. Even if the political aspects of Gundam shows are not what some would call "deep" I've still enjoyed them. The situation and how the UE behave just seems a little too silly. I can't get past that, it's just a barrier. They are the Jovain's of Nadeisco without all the charm and self awareness. I also just find everyone but the captain to be incredibly boring. Wolf was ok, pretty much a highlight because they made him more then just stereotypical arrogant person. And the mech designs are hardly at all exciting, nor have any of the battles.
I'll try watching Gen 2 at a later date, but it was almost a chore really to watch the end of Gen 1. It's not even that they show is bad. It's really in-offensive. It's no hilarious train wreck like Seed Destiny, but that was at least fun to watch that show self-destruct.
In other news, I'm actually on another re-watch of Gundam 00. I really like this show now. Think I'll re-wtach Seed or Zeta after. I do wish Turn A had come out as I would have re-watched that as well.
I don't know I really don't like Age so far. I gave it a chance. I didn't want to right it off because of just the character designs(which I still dislike), but Gen one was just incredibly boring to me. I don't really like the set-up, which just doesn't seem very Gundam to me. Even if the political aspects of Gundam shows are not what some would call "deep" I've still enjoyed them. The situation and how the UE behave just seems a little too silly. I can't get past that, it's just a barrier. They are the Jovain's of Nadeisco without all the charm and self awareness. I also just find everyone but the captain to be incredibly boring. Wolf was ok, pretty much a highlight because they made him more then just stereotypical arrogant person. And the mech designs are hardly at all exciting, nor have any of the battles.
I'll try watching Gen 2 at a later date, but it was almost a chore really to watch the end of Gen 1. It's not even that they show is bad. It's really in-offensive. It's no hilarious train wreck like Seed Destiny, but that was at least fun to watch that show self-destruct.
In other news, I'm actually on another re-watch of Gundam 00. I really like this show now. Think I'll re-wtach Seed or Zeta after. I do wish Turn A had come out as I would have re-watched that as well.
Femmeworth
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Kids fucking love dragons.
Rahxephon91
Banned
They don't seem to love Gundam Age though.
chickdigger802
Banned
So how is gundam age? Got to eps 10 or so and got bored. I liked Flint... but all the other duders were pretty damn boring.
Lostconfused
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I am sorry what? Who's Flit again? I forgot all the characters besides Grodek and Woolf.
BattleMonkey
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It gets worse, then in 2nd gen gets better, but it's still poop
Picks up at the end of Gen 1 and then Gen 2 has been good so far. Gen 2 Flit is pretty boss.
Gundam AGE 21
Interesting development, with Asemu
NOT being an X-Rounder.
I might agree if it wasn't for them spending the whole ep emphasizing why it's okay for him not to be one.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Finally got my laptop fixed, so time for more Gundam ZZ...
I'm surprised Double Zeta's already popped up by Episode 12, but damn was his debut transformation scene awesome. It looks a lot skinner here compared to the model in Gundam Dynasty Warriors 3, where its the bulkiest looking Gundam in the game.
12 episodes in, and I stand by my original opinion that this is far more entertaining than Zeta and the humor, while goofy and often childish, has honestly gotten me to legitimately laugh. Especially anything with Mashymyre. I'm glad they dumped Fa though, even if she improved a bit since Zeta, so now none of the original Zeta pilots are left to steal the spotlight from the new kids.
I'm surprised Double Zeta's already popped up by Episode 12, but damn was his debut transformation scene awesome. It looks a lot skinner here compared to the model in Gundam Dynasty Warriors 3, where its the bulkiest looking Gundam in the game.
12 episodes in, and I stand by my original opinion that this is far more entertaining than Zeta and the humor, while goofy and often childish, has honestly gotten me to legitimately laugh. Especially anything with Mashymyre. I'm glad they dumped Fa though, even if she improved a bit since Zeta, so now none of the original Zeta pilots are left to steal the spotlight from the new kids.
chickdigger802
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distantmantra
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Yep, AGE follows three generations of mobile suit pilots in a "100 year war."
SonicX_Zero
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Gundam Age 22
Wow Flit totally owned the Vagan tactics and skill-wise. It also makes me wonder if he did some magic to his MS since he was able to keep up the fight despite the suit's age, and as for 23
Wow Flit totally owned the Vagan tactics and skill-wise. It also makes me wonder if he did some magic to his MS since he was able to keep up the fight despite the suit's age, and as for 23
well Grodek is back.
SonicX_Zero
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What did so many people asked for a protag?
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
I'm guessing you're referring to the complications with Leina and Glemy? Or does something darker happen later?
I don't know about other people, but I'd always thought it'd be cool to have a more jingoistic Gundam protagonist for once (excluding Domon since it was more the genre that determined his character) to clash against the "war is hell" motif. You know, a young man who actually wanted to be a Gundam pilot.
Doesn't whine about having to pilot/fight.
Doesn't adhere to adults = bad nonsense.
Defers to his elders.
Understands the need for fighting.
Legitimately wants to fight/defeat the Vagan because they're a threat.
Doesn't preach about understanding, war is bad, etc.
Isn't emotionally switched off.
He's probably one of the more practical, reasonable Gundam protags to date.
Urban Scholar
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I have to admit I think highly of domon in that regard.
Whoa, you might have sold me on actually checking AGE out. Was getting tired of all the blithering, blubbering main characters who lived in some fantasy version of warfare.
BattleMonkey
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It's still full of shitty characters
So I am thinking about getting back into building Gundam. I'm looking into getting the MG Zaku 2.0 from HLJ with a set of gundam markers and a panel line pen in gray.
Does that sound like a good place to jump back into things for someone who built Gunpla in his teens and is looking for something that will take a while to build?
Does that sound like a good place to jump back into things for someone who built Gunpla in his teens and is looking for something that will take a while to build?
Seems good, but why the gray panel lining pen?
I thought they were good to have to outline the panel lines. Are they not necessary on MG kits?
sixteen-bit
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speaking of Gunpla, I really want that MG Heavyarms. I'm holding out on a decked out one with more missile pods or maybe even the EW version though.
Sure it's good. My comment was about the color. Why not black? Gray is used mostly on black model kits where a black pen wouldn't really help the details stand out.
Waiting for an EW version myself. It's just not as cool without duel handed double gatling guns.
Still, I refuse to believe that the earth federation has to resort to using these moron kids as pilots. It's like they refuse to give the decent mobile suits to the adults.
Also, Asemo is a pretty shitty gundam pilot.
Wolf is still the best part of this show.
But that one giant gatling is kind of cooler looking than the two smaller ones.
The old one does get bonus points for looking bigger, meaner, and dificult to handle but duel wielding is so cool and I like to imagine those two gatling guns at gauntlets that it can use to punch opponents with and shoot their insides.
eh, what? Aseumu has been a pretty great pilot since he appeared. He's just not better than Zeheart
I don't think I've seen him do anything really useful aside from taking out some grunts in the last few episodes. Also him and Wolf just sitting there watching Flit fight and getting shanked by Zeaheart was pretty lol-worthy. This was a pretty good episode though. I just don't get why they have to make it worse by having pilots do really stupid things.
SonicX_Zero
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Well if many people are being specific about what they dont want from a protag then surely Flit could probably end up as one of the most celebrated protagonist ever? But what do I know, imo the way Flit's character has been handled is pretty "safe". There's just something about him that doesn't really strike me in a way that makes him unforgettable compared to other protags.
The way I see it they are trying cater to the youngest demographics since it would be far more easier for kids to relate if the characters are young rather than adults, that is despite getting a 0% rating in that age bracket.
Well I think they'd be more successful if these kids weren't morons. I swear that was like the third time that kid of distracted in the middle of a fight and had to have someone else bail him out.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Gundam ZZ Moon-Moon Arc
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I didn't get this arc at all. Why would a space colony, who presumably had been up there since the 2000s or so, revert back to some bizarre Aztec-style culture? This "ancient South American-style culture meets Gundam" thing worked a bit better in Turn A, but it was stupid there too.
Thank God it was only two episodes.
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I didn't get this arc at all. Why would a space colony, who presumably had been up there since the 2000s or so, revert back to some bizarre Aztec-style culture? This "ancient South American-style culture meets Gundam" thing worked a bit better in Turn A, but it was stupid there too.
Thank God it was only two episodes.
distantmantra
Member
Because Tomino.
BattleMonkey
Member
Remember Texas Colony in the original Gundam? Yea silly stuff happens in colonies
In his first fight, he was dual wielding the hell out of the Gundam.
Asemu has been a better pilot than Gen 1 Flit was, he's just getting his shit rocked by someone way better than him right now.
:lol, yeah there is that one kid who is constantly being saved by Woolf in almost the exact same manner every time.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Texas Colony made sense, though. It was a resource for meat and produce, iirc, not a weird LOST IN TIME world.
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