HGUC 1/144 Sazabi Review - Hobby Clubhouse | Char's Counterattack Gundam Model and Gunpla

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No one wants to be compared to the Real Grade Sazabi or the Master Grade Ver.Ka one, but that's exactly what the High Grade Universal Century Sazabi is up against. Bandai waited eight years after the first MG kit to produce this, addressing many flaws called out by fans, and the HG kit is something quite uniquely wonderful, even if the newer kits outpace it in technology by a lot, so come see what it has to offer!
Make sure to check out the review for the HGUC Nightingale as well!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:28 - Release Info
1:21 - Box Contents
2:24 - Completed Overview
3:15 - Colors and Construction
5:02 - Hands
6:25 - Weapons: Funnels
8:08 - Weapons: Beam Saber
8:55 - Weapons: Beam Tomahawk
10:17 - Weapons: Shield
11:24 - Weapons: Beam Shot Rifle
12:08 - Articulation
14:30 - Size Comparison
15:40 - Three-point Verdict
17:57 - Thank you and Closing

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@omideixis Ай бұрын

this was my first gunpla (only finished it last week) and i love it to bits. it’s really cool to hear an expert talk about what really makes this kit good. the one thing i will say is that i’ve found that the beam axe handle doesn’t actually stay in the hand that well, and even knocking it a little bit will detach it from the hand, but that might just be mine i guess? all i’ll say is it’s big, it’s red, it looks badass, it was a fantastic intro to the hobby for me. thank you for this video!

@Zeta506 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so in-depth and intuitive, it’s very surprising to see not more Gunpla enthusiast flocking to your videos for more educated purchases on models and so forth. Keep up the great work!

@HobbyClubhouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Slowly letting model fans discover my channel one-by-one without shouty titles, so it takes a while:)

@theredrock5783 3 жыл бұрын

The high grade proportions are still great, people that say the real grede makes the high grade irrelevant clearly haven't seen the movie or don't have appreciation for the anime design in my personal opinion. Props for makin the RG not look loke the MG but the MG looks better as a "realistic rendition" better, still probably gettin the RG tho

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

The MG Ver.Ka and RG both look really cool, but it does get boring seeing nothing but them around. This little(?) guy really is the best rendition of the animation Sazabi without additions like the opening armor

@StirlingDuncan Жыл бұрын

@@HobbyClubhousedefinitely for plastic, but I think Wave's soft vinyl kit even better captures the look of the movie and Izubuchi's setting art.

@changzooka 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this particular kit specifically for its anime design :) . Plus it fits better with the rest of my HG char kits. The rg is amazing and looks incredible but it seems weirdly overly detailed for my personal collection. Love your reviews man. Informative and fun. Great stuff to watch while I'm building my own kits :)

@HobbyClubhouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I got this kit mostly as a companion to the Nightingale video, but I ended up liking the kit a lot. For the age and budget restraints of the kit, the engineers' care for the kit still shines through so much

@jacquelinelove8481 2 жыл бұрын

this is the first review of yours I found, and it's absolutely convinced me to give more HGs a chance, especially this one. People will tell you to look at nothing besides the RG, but this looks so good?

@justindavisphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Another really good video / review. You obviously put a lot of thought into these with a lot of helpful info. Very much enjoying your work.

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It's always rewarding to hear someone enjoying the particular form of video for this channel:)

@MasterSwo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, the machine that Char traded what little sanity he had left for massive MS gains!

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

And the poor thing lost by a pretty clear margin against Nu

@MasterSwo 3 жыл бұрын

@@HobbyClubhouse That's more Chars fault then anything. After all, HE supplied the Psycho frame tech that was used by the Nu in the first place. Say what you will about Char, but when the guy wants to fight Amuro, nobody can accuse him of being unfair.

@charaznable. Жыл бұрын

@@MasterSwo the sazabi specs wise should be stronger it's just that char most likely only wanted to fight amuro while amuro wanted to kill char

@MasterSwo Жыл бұрын

@@charaznable. Mmmm... debatable.

@JH_x3 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as usual. Love that you review a lot of (imo) underrated/not as often talked about kits :)

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Lots of kits need some good attention:)

@pancakeinabin Жыл бұрын

love ur vids keep up the good work!

@REmasteredSEED911 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome informative review. Even though I already have (and custom-painted) the RG, this is actually tempting me to buy this. Thanks! Also, the Jagd Doga's pronounced as "Yahgid" Doga. Just thought I'd let you know.

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I remember that pronunciation now that you mention it... That's actually really important since there's a review of the classic kit of the Jagd Doga in progress:)

@Y34HT045T 3 жыл бұрын

I love this kit more than the RG. It has the best proportions of any Sazabi (aside from the original Wave 1/100 vinyl kit) and it comes the closest to matching the red. The build is also just sublime.

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

My god, you know about the Wave kit, kudos man! Just that box art alone is the stuff of legends. A true Sazabi connoisseur :) The simple lines and structure of this kit is just so exciting to pick up and look at in your hands

@masterkent1 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. The rg torso is too squished while the hg and both the mgs have the signature bulky torso that gives a commanding presence that is fitting for the main man char himself who is at this era the highest commanding officer of his force. The hg proportions reflect that while having some hint of "sleekness" that implies its high manueverability to it that really does reflect the character

@kaiju-odanny9778 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review there bro! Also, I can't wait to see you reviewing your very own HGUC 1/144 Nu Gundam as well someday.

@HobbyClubhouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm quite looking forward to publishing the Nu review some day too since I love that kit so much myself.

@kaiju-odanny9778 2 жыл бұрын

@@HobbyClubhouse That's great to know! Anyway, do you schedule any plans of reviewing it by chance?

@hainamphamphan8296 2 жыл бұрын

Great review loved it

@HobbyClubhouse 2 жыл бұрын

A belated but big thank you!

@Bobert2020 3 жыл бұрын

The main advantage the hg has over the rg is the beam sabers. The rg has inaccurate green blades while the hg has the accurate yellow blades Btw the music is kind of loud in this video. Sometimes you can barely hear what you are saying. Only complaint with the video. Everything else was great

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

It's likely my narration that's a bit too low, I'll tweak it for the next review for sure, thanks for letting me know:)

@retrodave4493 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a good cheap alternative for making a custom build for ground variant. Paint green forest camouflage all though out, paint top chest plate orange. Replace the spread beam rifle with a beam sniper rifle. And finally replace funnels with missiles.

@HobbyClubhouse 2 жыл бұрын

An HG kit is also easier to alter than an RG kit too if you want to reshape or refit anything. The clean surfaces are quite exciting for people who love to add their own panel line designs as well A forest camo Sazabi sounds really nice

@tedhodge4830 7 ай бұрын

Is it wrong that I like the Char's Counterattack kits just because of the shoulder joint and the gunmetal plastic? I think these would be some of my favorite high grades if they simply had a thigh swivel, regardless of the ball jointed hips.

@_MARC0_40 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna buy this big boi soon along with the nightingale, honestly i like the hg more than the rg, the rg sazabi is too slim for my taste.

@HobbyClubhouse 2 жыл бұрын

For me I find the RG Sazabi a little too fussy with all the moving parts that cause the kit to rattle quite a bit. The HG feels just right

@jeremydang7708 2 жыл бұрын

11:34 finally someone have the same thought as I did 😀

@satyawidagdo Жыл бұрын

i'm considering buying this kit. At first i'm thinking to buy the RG but with that price i can get 2 HG model

@UselessFox224 2 жыл бұрын

Ayo, gonna bring some advice over here: Bandai's Jet Effect set comes with a Cross connector so it can fit on this kit's funnels perfectly

@muffintosay5125 3 жыл бұрын

awwwwww hek yeee a classic kit that never gone out of style. i hope i can get this kit att som point. but living in a non gunpla ritch country is really enoying. but great vid keep up the great work.

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always! I bet even stores won't prioritize getting HG Sazabi in stock because the RG probably sells much better...

@matternot666 Жыл бұрын

Guess im getting this to go with the eg nu

@fii6600 11 ай бұрын

I think i just buy this because i'm afraid building RG sazabi left shoulder joint 😂

@primusvsunicron1 3 жыл бұрын

When you review HGUC Nightingale will you compare it with HGUC Sazabi? (Also give them Sleeves markings)

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

I'll certainly show this together with the Nightingale! Sleeves marking sounds like an interesting build actually, I wonder why no one does it...

@megajeremy90001 Жыл бұрын

I wish this could get a Revive version.

@BioGoji-zm5ph Жыл бұрын

Same. Just replacing that finnicky hip joint with a peg like newer kits would be the only real change necessary. Bandai could probably do what they did with the Rick Dias "Semi-Revive" from 2019.

@kelvichen 2 жыл бұрын

HG Sazabi has beautiful beam tomahawk effect part better than RG Sazabi. Full output effect part look like Claymore!

@HobbyClubhouse 2 жыл бұрын

It's also in yellow instead of green on the RG too:)

@marcosmata8233 9 ай бұрын

Concept What would it look like if gojulas or mechagodzilla 1974, warmaster titan & t-800 fused sazabi together?

@laplace2120 3 жыл бұрын

a kit for people like the anime accuracy

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

And for folks in 2008 disappointed by the first MG

@muhammadfaisalemir3172 Ай бұрын

Mantan Gundam Juga Ariel 😅

@samuelbumanglag2433 2 жыл бұрын

Please check the HGUC The O

@inoino9918 3 жыл бұрын

Fking better than RG, because of the Char's emblem

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

This kit really deserves more love

@Adniwhack 3 жыл бұрын

isnt the emblem there in the sticker sheet of the rg?

@robonyghtmarecy1354 2 жыл бұрын

How do you fix the leg issue?

@mudmux Жыл бұрын

Have u figured out a fix? Lol. Ive been thinking of fitting a new cap in there but havent tried yet

@robonyghtmarecy1354 Жыл бұрын

@@mudmux nope my sazabi is still in the box with destroyed polycaps

@DarthMaverik 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a great kit to find for my battle damaged scenes! Mild hairpull in this review...Gundam = GUN+freeDOM. Not 'gunDAME.'

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

It really is a nice canvas for you to add any details you want I've been getting that here and there about my particular way of saying the word. Not sure I agree with the spelling there, but I get what you mean.

@DarthMaverik 3 жыл бұрын

@@HobbyClubhouse it started as something pretty ridiculous with "freedom" and "gunboy" and eventually Tomino went with Gundom (Gun and the end of freedom). Then Tomino changed the end spelling to dam, like the structure. Because a Gundam can hold back enemies like a dam holds back water. Kinda cool bit of Gundam history, I think!

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Good news though, I'm actually going to change the way I read it to make everyone's life easier 😂

@BioGoji-zm5ph Жыл бұрын

The only real flaw this kit has is the ball joint hip connection. If only they had used a peg connection like new kits... or the HG Buster Gundam that was released years earlier... then this kit would be perfect.

@mudmux Жыл бұрын

I have this same problem. Have u sorted out a fix for it?

@BioGoji-zm5ph Жыл бұрын

@@mudmux Sadly, no. I've tried using pieces of plastic wrap around the ball joint itself for more friction, but that doesn't work. I even tried adding thin layers of glue on the joint and poly cap (while keeping them separated from each other until the glue dried) to increase friction, but that didn't work either. Nothing I've done works, and I think that's mostly due to how the ball itself is designed. It's got an odd oval shape compared to the proper round shape of other ball joints.

@snowpuddle9622 Жыл бұрын

zazabi

@muhammadfaisalemir3172 Ай бұрын

😑 Beliin dong

@Bluesharky38 3 жыл бұрын

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

@NetScourge Жыл бұрын

the HG is better than the RG AND the Ver Ka. come at me

@matternot666 Жыл бұрын

Definitely the most anime acurate one

@lifeinjersey9846 2 жыл бұрын

At least this kit won't break at the hips and everytime you look at it. Thr RG kits are so nice but they are just awful. They're made of paper and everything breaks and falls off. When it comes to char/unicorn kits i prefer HG

@HobbyClubhouse 2 жыл бұрын

It's not just the RG Sazabi, but the MG Ver.Ka is over-engineered to the point where the waist breaks and metal after-market replacements are easy to find....

@itsgab5745 3 жыл бұрын

While I love the Ver. Ka and the RG. I mostly prefer this version! That's mostly because I'm not a fan of how overly designed and detailed they are. It's the same reason why I'm not a fan of the Gundam Unicorn design, it's just too overly panel lined and there's shit everywhere! While I don't hate all overly designed stuff, cause I do love The O, Nightingale, and XI Gundam! It's just, something about them really throws me off.

@HobbyClubhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes all we want is the MS just like how it's designed:) Sometimes the piling on of details can seem excessive and outright change an MS, which is why some fans don't like the Ver.Ka adding the opening armor to the Sazabi

@masterkent1 2 жыл бұрын

@@HobbyClubhouse I don't think the o is overly designed either, it and sazabi feel rather similar in design philosophy. Both the hg and mg o have rather clean and curvy surfaces with a sense of raw power from my favorite purple genius scirocco