this is a review of the master grade ex (extreme/expensive) unicorn gundam version KA. This kit is from the series mobile suit gundam unicorn.
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@twilight_phantom29693 жыл бұрын
They really should have painted the folding horn if they're going to charge that much money.
@jmc28302 жыл бұрын
the perfect grade unleashed comes with sticker decals! bandai needs a kick up the ass for that one.
@barryharrell64368 ай бұрын
I honestly don’t even understand why it’s going for that price
@EpicBlargman3 жыл бұрын
I managed to get the kit for $150 with coupons and GP points from gundam planet 2 weeks before christmas. Its definitely the most difficult build ive ever built, for someone who hasnt messed with LED sheets or leds in a model kit it was a nightmare but was well worth it in the end. The engineering for the transformation is genius too.
@nightmare69metalmatt523 жыл бұрын
Another excellent review from one of the best JABMAN
@jabman0253 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@dragoonoly30843 жыл бұрын
The one thing that this kit was missing a light up beam saber.
@jonathan199473 жыл бұрын
My older brother who is a gundam guru built the perfect grade unicorn and he struggled his butt off trying to get the wiring in place. Other than that he said it was an awesome build.
@zerovalon62433 жыл бұрын
🎶Up down turn around build yourself a Gundam, up down turn around build one every day.🎶
@nediojon7493 жыл бұрын
Well technically it’s not a standard master grade in Bandai’s grade system.So you should look at it like that. I’d say look at the ones you were concerning before this and pick the one you consider master grade of the year then compare that to this and if that beats this without money as an issue then you’ve got mg of the year but if this somehow beats that then look at money of the two
@soulreever092 жыл бұрын
I just bought this kit and I am kinda intimidated on the LED part coz everyone tells that it's very fragile. The vid is very thorough and I really appreciate it! subs now :D
@jabman0252 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@TheTechPoTaToCHIPАй бұрын
I don’t have the kit but I have the PG version and I’m not quite convinced it trumps it. I just feel like certain features the PG has are more worth it than the superior lightning system this thing has. For starters I like the PG exclusive unchained mode a lot. Plus the PG I think is the only unicorn model kit that has a sliding knee gimmick. Those two things alone make me like the sheer engineering of the PG a lot more. Plus the PG also has pre-painted v-fin parts that even have magnets to keep them closed in unicorn mode. All those little things add up to the PG just feeling a lot more premium overall. Another more subjective point is that I prefer that the PG has an already colored psychoframe. Sure, it means you have to have a completely separate kit for a different color but the MGEX only has two color options anyway plus since both kits run on batteries, the leds are likely to be off 90% of the time so having the psychoframe colored all the time helps with display options. Another thing the pre colored psychoframe allows is that it lets the PG have variants like the banshee, phenex or even the perfectibility. Ever wonder why the MGEX is the only unicorn that isn’t milked to death with tones of variants? It’s because the led and clear psychoframe gimmick basically backed the engenners into a corner because the other variants have the armed armor weapons which all also have psychoframe. And since the MGEX’s shield already has some issues with the light piping when attached to the arm, how the hell are they supposed to pipe all that light onto stuff like the phenex’s wings or the banshee’s collar without heavily modifying the leds? That or just giving up on the gimmick and having a pre colored psychoframe.
@frenchbreadbuilds70533 жыл бұрын
Finallly! I knew you’d feel the same way I did about it. Price is for sure a factor but it’s still no doubt the best unicorn bandai has put out.
@raven2kf3 жыл бұрын
I just can't justify spending that ridiculous amount of money on yet ANOTHER unicorn.
@xiopia39403 жыл бұрын
I have been holding off on unicorn kits, so this will be my first 1 and I find it to be worth it I think
@steponick8 ай бұрын
I got mine for around $234 in August of 2022. It was kind of a late Birthday present for myself 😊
@Hakumai_o73 жыл бұрын
Awesome review as always. I'm a huge Unicorn fanboy so I'm terribly biased, but even with the price included this thing blew all the other MGs of this year out of the water for me. Other than the shitty foil sticker horn that I had to paint and reuse of the old weapon molds, this kit was pretty much perfection for me. Truly the ultimate Unicorn kit. While the PG is still slightly better looking without the lights, the fact that the LED set for the PG looks like shit compared to the MGEX AND will make the price zoom up an extra $100 on an already ~$180-200 kit, the MGEX has surpassed even the PG. I don't think it's a PG killer, but as someone who enjoys the 1/100 sizing the best, its still superior all things considered. With the fact that armor is undergated, I am already sold for the inevitable Banshee and Phenex releases. I'll be waiting Bandai
@jabman0253 жыл бұрын
well put, I agree with cost of the led kit on the pg kit putting it a rung down, but what put this kit over the top for me was the posability, literally any pose you want.........with a unicorn kit!
@Hakumai_o73 жыл бұрын
@@jabman025 Good point. That's a weakness of the PG Unicorn I don't hear often enough, that being it can't pose really at all. That's what happens when a kit is that large I suppose (hence why I enjoy 1/100 best)
@user-lynKx Жыл бұрын
finally, someone with great passion for the unicorn!
@scizorlord51263 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, are you getting that MG Gundam Mk. V?
@brentlyjb233 жыл бұрын
Only a intelligent person would ask such a question, a big yes for me, already pre-ordered mine .
@patrickkaranjeet50633 жыл бұрын
Same here
@fused4813 жыл бұрын
Will this change your mind for Master Grade of The Year find out next time on Jabman Master G
@vince14853 жыл бұрын
thanks for mentioning about the full armour unit from the previous MG unicorn full armour ver ka
@cad20233 жыл бұрын
I need to finish building mine. Can't wait to see how your review is.
@hks0713 жыл бұрын
Just finished this kit. It is such a good kit, the head transformation is so difficult, and scratch up the paint since I painted the whole thing.
@TaurusOxford3 жыл бұрын
I don't agree at all that this kills the PG Unicorn. If i'm gonna pay PG prices for a kit, I want something that's PG-sized.
@CharloBagis3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review Jabman! Was really looking forward for it, I really appreciate your honest opinion. Will you be getting the new PG Unleashed?
@nicolengaa24893 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!! looking forward for new Gramps rx78
@dsharp2521 Жыл бұрын
I’m surprised they don’t release this kit without the LED system and just add different color psycho frame. Where’s the phenex and banshee version
@karloverg3 жыл бұрын
Unit 1 is done now all bandai need is to milk more money of the unicorn and it won't be a shocker if Ex ver. Ka versions of unit 2 banshee and unit 3 phenex will be announced down the line. Only time will tell.
@shawnbriscoe13323 жыл бұрын
Those are coming for sure. There's still the Phenex Gundam RC(or the Silver Unicorn) that hasn't had a MG or PG release, so it will probably pop up too.
@fanman65683 жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen people talk about how you’re getting two kits in one. You’re getting the normal red destroy mode color and you’re getting the final battle version. Like for example if you want a perfect grade you’re going to be spending around $550 or more for it. That doesn’t feel worth spending at all. So I think for $250 I think it’s worth the money.
@titan133760 Жыл бұрын
I personally call this the Master Grade Extremely eXpensive Unicorn Gundam
@zaboomba6635 Жыл бұрын
I hope they eventually release a version without the leds
@darrellmurray49283 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't a 1/100 colony still be the size of a small town?
@theofficialavenger3 жыл бұрын
i feel like this is going to be a common thing to say but like, god i hope they release JUST the Unicorn at some point, without the LED gimmick and with an inner frame - however amazing the LEDs are they add so much to the price when this is legitimately a great Unicorn 2.0
@kamillebidan3643 жыл бұрын
It was already release. It is the RG Unicorn
@Gunpla_shrimp3 жыл бұрын
@@kamillebidan364 no the rg is in 1/144 scale
@Gunpla_shrimp3 жыл бұрын
Won't happen, they'll make more money like this
@shawnbriscoe13323 жыл бұрын
Just buy the MG OVA Unicorn then. The MG have an inner frame to connect everything too. If you buy the standard release where you can't really bend the knee, you can take some clippers and clip away the back part at an angle to allow the knee bend. I figured that out on mine.
@theofficialavenger3 жыл бұрын
@@shawnbriscoe1332 the inner frame itself limits the OG Unicorns knee bend, is the issue.
@edwinooi91663 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the Plan B (Perfectbility) variant that undoubtedly release few years down the road.
@user-lynKx Жыл бұрын
it makes me so sad that this isn't the kit we initially got or at least for the revised ova version back in 2010 of course without the led sheet, and with the normal psychoframe and weapons loadout but the sturdiness, proportions, and detail of it
@andweebh68943 жыл бұрын
I am a beginner builder and when I saw this kit I instantly fell in love with it. The only thing that is keeping me away from this kit is the leds. I am scared of messing it up. Should a beginner like me build this kit?
@nediojon7493 жыл бұрын
Hell I’ve got a crap ton of hgs, 20 some MGs, and a pg under my belt and the LEDs scare me away from this kit. Me and wire LEDs have an... ummm history
@jabman0253 жыл бұрын
not a beginner kit, but if you take it slow I can see someone with just a little practice doing it...........just take it SLOW
@emanon87443 жыл бұрын
The led sheet is tough. Don't be afraid to build it. I'm quite a butterfinger but i managed to build mine.
@shawnbriscoe13323 жыл бұрын
For a beginner, start with the HG line first. Do several of those, and then a few MG kits before getting into a kit like this one and a PG.
@David-N72 жыл бұрын
How many hours does it take for standard mounting with decals and led? Without adding details and without painting. Thank you so much !!! Amazing work !!!
@twilight_phantom29693 жыл бұрын
The only way an add-on pack can kill the FA Unicorn MG kit is if it actually includes everything to match the original, which no FA Unicorn has since the original.
@Warmagon3 жыл бұрын
Anything Bandai does with LEDs seems excessively expensive. Something like 4 LEDs built in will be like 30 dollars more. You can get a lot of little LEDs for 10-20 dollars. I wonder if they just cost more in Japan for some reason, or if they really inflate the price for the LED based sets, or if the light variation gimmicks many kits use are driving up the price a lot relative to a more basic set up.
@suyo33803 жыл бұрын
beautiful kit
@metalenthusiast9942 жыл бұрын
Its gonna take a bit for the rest of the unicorns because they need to get new leds for each unicorn
@ii_r_ftw3 жыл бұрын
yeah a 1/100 colony laser would need a 1/100 colony and that would be 64 meters in diameter so a reasonably tall building in diameter
@engrenagemgunpla95113 жыл бұрын
They call it the 'beast of possibility' because of all the possible kits they can make out of this design.
@thebigdeac35823 жыл бұрын
Hoping for a banshee mgex that goes from orange to green
@JMTeBOCK08 Жыл бұрын
Looking for an update. Some people are saying that the LEDs quit working on theirs. Has this happened to you?
@rx-42-s2 жыл бұрын
I.... disagree that this kit killed the perfect grade. It 100% killed the other MG unicorns (if you're willing to pay the money for this one, that is), but the perfect grade??? The perfect grade may have a lackluster lighting system in comparison, but to be honest the lighting for it was not the draw for me (heck, I don't even HAVE the LEDs for the PG, though I do have the FA expansion). For me it was the size, the extra transformation, and also that the Unicorn is my favorite MS. I see why you'd say that this kit kills it, but I can't really say that I agree.
@lancebardock3 жыл бұрын
This review alone made me consider getting a Banshee after refusing to get one for the last 8 years
@gundampharmacist73483 жыл бұрын
Shame no blue, I was hoping they might have done a Perfectibility version
@F95XM13 жыл бұрын
Does it have the head vulcans? Can't see clearly on mobile
@jabman0253 жыл бұрын
yes they are there
@TherealSTAR_BOUND8 ай бұрын
But a mgex banshee and phenx would be sick
@armin83063 жыл бұрын
As cool as the engineering is in this kit, I don't think I'm hurting for a unicorn kit. I'm fine with just the RG. But the PG Unleashed Gundam is really cool and I'd probably be moure tempted to drop the money for that
@fantastiCkiLler923 жыл бұрын
Doing 2020 MG kit of the year seems kinda pointless while there's only 4 regular release? And I rather buy the MG Testament which is much more interesting than another Unicorn. Heck you can buy the PGU RX-78-2 at the same price.
@brentlyjb233 жыл бұрын
It's 299.00 but a better investment and bigger bang for the buck, I bought two of them and I be painting one as the real type custom.
@teddandersen73943 жыл бұрын
Nice review... but it kinda turned me off this kit.. Price and that ledflimsything.... Nice try but no sigar BANDAI....whats up next?
@MCCCAlexA2 жыл бұрын
Anyone know the best way to mod it so that I could use a remote control while it's in the display case
@St4rTr3v1Ut10n3 жыл бұрын
What about the Real Grade? Does it trounce on that as well? Seems like the RG scale is a little different because it's like a mini-MG
@awangharris62393 жыл бұрын
Hi Jabman will you do the rg zeong review in upcoming build?
@marksayosmejia72513 жыл бұрын
I dont own any unicorn mg kits yet. But i cant add this to the options becauseo f the price.
@porkflaps47173 жыл бұрын
Got myself the RG FA Unicorn and the MG FAZZ Ver Ka and I think the money was better spent. Not saying this kit isn't straight up awesome, it is. Just need more than what this offers at that price point.
@survivalgames49493 жыл бұрын
Cant wait
@thejuanderboy51393 жыл бұрын
Jabman, thank you for making this review. I only have the RG and I agree that this is hands down the best representation of the Gundam Unicorn in kit form. I cannot blame Bandai for the price as the engineering involved and the thought process on this kit is next level. Which kit do you think would get a MGEx next? I have a strong feeling that it's going to be the Gundam Exia.
@metalenthusiast9942 жыл бұрын
Im sorry people its 2022 and no banshee or phenex and no unicorn without leds and i just got this kit because duck it
@marvinjasonlopez36232 жыл бұрын
Is there an indication how long the LED lights will last? Or like how many hours does it take
@Critiri3 жыл бұрын
epic
@coleviloria38003 жыл бұрын
I don’t own a MG Unicorn, I could spend an arm and a leg for this or is there a runner up to this?
@GundamFan5203 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the review but I disagree on this kit killing the PG Unicorn or even the MG TV Unicorn as of yet.
@andweebh68943 жыл бұрын
So is this MG kit of the year or no bc of the price
@nizalmuhammad96893 жыл бұрын
People more exited to pg unleashes than this mg ex
@steffy23 жыл бұрын
thing is , this thing is as expensive as the pg , if not more expensive and smaller ....sounds like a shitty deal tbh. would rather get all the other mg unicorns for the ssame price
@browneye0102 ай бұрын
About how many hours would you say the main body took to build?
@jabman0252 ай бұрын
It's been a while since I built it but I guess 6-7 hours..... Again that's just for the Gundam not anything else
@browneye0102 ай бұрын
@@jabman025 Awesome! Mine should arrive tomorrow and I'm stressing thinking about messing up those LEDs while building it lol
@jabman0252 ай бұрын
The LEDs are a little complicated because they're just so different than most gunpla, take it slow and you should be fine
@browneye0102 ай бұрын
@@jabman025After building this kit every gunpla forward will be a price of cake lol
@browneye0102 ай бұрын
@@jabman025 just built the unicorn, all that's left is the back pack hands and side waist flaps. Can't believe how relatively smooth the process was. I'm so pumped lol! It looks incredible in person.
@devzeppelin19113 жыл бұрын
This thing just costs way too much for what it is
@jungyul20053 жыл бұрын
👍
@marksayosmejia72513 жыл бұрын
I thougt you told me on a different vid that you werent gonna buy this kit. But oh well.
@jabman0253 жыл бұрын
I didn't plan too but I saw enough images on social media........ a lot from frenchbread builds...... and they got my interest
@frenchbreadbuilds70533 жыл бұрын
I changed his mind 😈
@jabman0253 жыл бұрын
@@frenchbreadbuilds7053 and slapped me via the internet..........somehow
@Gunpla_shrimp3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the armed armor DE will have full LEDs
@shawnbriscoe13323 жыл бұрын
Me too! That's why I'm waiting to see a Banshee and Phenex release before buying any of these types of kits.
@cidelric41723 жыл бұрын
Meh. I think I'll buy 3 or 4 Master Grades instead
@thomaskok57733 жыл бұрын
I would rather get a Metal Build Figures than this pile of plastics, at least Metal Build Figures got reselling value, the price is not worth it in every aspect as model kits especially in that size IMO.
@Gunpla_shrimp3 жыл бұрын
I like it but I think I'll pass. I'm happy with the PG. Ha so I thought my stupid ass Likes unicorn way too much I need it
@xxnike0629xx3 жыл бұрын
I'm more surprised that Bandai didn't release a version of this without the LEDs, and instead just give the option for colorless clear, clear pink, and clear green psychoframe parts. That way it would encourage people to buy multiples and not worry about paying the $200+. Regardless, I think we can expect a 'Full Armor' add on set as a full kit version would probably make it ridiculously expensive. I also expect an MGEX for: - RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee - RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn - RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility - RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility Divine ...etc. In terms of 2020 MGs, I'd go with the MG GN-003 Gundam Kyrios and MG XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero EW "Ver.Ka" instead. Other MGs from 2020 that I'd go with include: - XXXG-01D Gundam Deathscythe EW (Roussette Unit) - MG Expansion Parts Set for Gundam Barbatos - MG XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit)
@rx-93nugundam203 жыл бұрын
@xxnike629xx "I'm more surprised that Bandai didn't release a version of this kit and its *BOX* without the LEDs, and instead just give the option for colorless clear, clear pink, and clear green psychoframe parts. That way it would encourage people to buy multiples and not worry about paying the $200+. Regardless, I think we can expect a 'Full Armor' add on set's *BOX* as a full kit version's *BOX* would probably make it ridiculously expensive. I also expect an MGEX *BOXES* for: [Cue _wishlist_ ]" _Fixed_ 😉 PS1: lmao that you still waste time and effort to give a damn on UC kits, things you hate so much with all of your heart Still wondering why you're still doing the above. You're neither getting paid nor being blackmailed by someone to do those things.... Which reminds me, you really love wasting things. No wonder, you're still getting *REKT* by your financial crises, which are all thanks to you wasting so much moolah in your #BandaiMagic obsession. Sad 😥 "In terms of 2020 MG *BOXES* , I'd go with the MG GN-003 Gundam Kyrios *BOX* and MG XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero EW "Ver.Ka" *BOX* instead. Other MG *BOXES* from 2020 that I'd go with include: [Cue _list_ ]" _Fixed_ for Suiton629 the *BOX* collector 😉😉 PS2: Would you also go in posting your comments about HGUC Xi Gundam being *NOT* a P-Bandai? huehuehuehuehue
@Gunpla_shrimp3 жыл бұрын
It's not a surprise that they only sold it like this, of course they're gonna make more money like this
@Bobert20203 жыл бұрын
The entire gimmick was the med so selling it separately will ruin part of the unicorn.
@shawnbriscoe13323 жыл бұрын
Good point! I already bought the MG Cage Unicorn kit. It would be nice if they sold the MG figure with the shield and weapons separately from the cage.
@brentlyjb233 жыл бұрын
No this thing has not killed the perfect grade, just no, the value to scale and build quality aswell as the proportions of that build is still better, and magnetic Blade antenna vs sticker, no no My Jab throwing friend the PG is still better.
@alastormedial3 жыл бұрын
for whatever it's worth, the PG's magnet antenna gimmick never worked for me, it stayed just as split as any other, and the color swapping (and intensity) of the MGEX's lights far surpass the PG's too. Only thing the PG has on it is the pre-painted horn...
@GundamFan5203 жыл бұрын
@@alastormedial The PG has more than just the pre-painted horn. Its meant for those who want a big scale Unicorn with a detail mechanical inner frame that can also light up with a sold separately LED system, it also comes with a pre-painted inner-frame so its still looking good even with the LEDs turned off unlike the MGEX that would be blending in with the wall behind it if the LED are off (which they are going to be most of the time unless you wanna keep killing the batteries). This is also small but the details on the PG's are still slightly better than that of the MGEX's and it even has a more accurate head design. (MGEX's head looks a bit weird in DM). Lastly sure the LEDs on the MGEX are superior to the PG's but the PG Unicorn's LED system still gets the job done. So yeah the PG Unicorn still has a place.
@frenchbreadbuilds70533 жыл бұрын
Nothing about the PG outside of personal aesthetic preferences (size and proportions) is better than the MGEX. The MGEX is better engineered, more posable, better LEDs, and has more accessories out of the box than the PG. if you air brush or even have a gundam marker that foil stickers on the horn are dealt with in less than 2 minutes, so that barely a substantial con. If you like the size of the PG more, that’s absolutely valid. But the MGEX does everything outside of being big better than the PG does at a cheaper price point than it would take to get the PG to have everything the MGEX has.
@Gunpla_shrimp3 жыл бұрын
Proportions are something subjective
@GundamFan5203 жыл бұрын
@@frenchbreadbuilds7053 At the end of the day both kits are here to serve a niche to different people. So jabman saying the MGEX killed the PG Unicorn is still invalid.