"I bet the 3rd time you transform it, it'll be its last" that sort of transformation complexity and durability. :-P

I finally got around to building my Zeta 2.0 this evening 😊 I usually paint the eyes, cameras and scope. I used a liquid chrome pen for the vulcans, center of each vernier thruster and vents. The grenades will be painted in metallic red.

"I see dead people :*(" Zeta: "And I run on them! :D" Best one so far XD

They're forearm mounted Grenade Launchers.

Thanks for the review Jabman. I've wanted this kit for awhile and now I know from this that it's a must have. I have to say the waverider mode looks better then most of the others I've seen out there.

great review, always fancied this kit. I think after seeing this I may get one someday! Thanks for reviewing it Jabman. Very very well put together and honest as always!

Poor Sirocco had to watch Zeta transform for over 5 minutes after Kamille Newtype hacked him.

great review! I built this figure, put the decals on, posed him and never moved it. and i'm happy with that. haven't even tried transforming it. i really like the effect when it's base and the base from the MK II are put together. I briefly considered getting the hyaku shiki and making a hanger dioramawith all 3 suits. looking forward to the conversion kit review. i've been thinking about getting the Z II convserion parts.... maybe someday.

It stands perfectly for me, just use the ankle tilt and it works

on mine I noticed that the connection on the beam rifle was loose when attaching it to the arm and the wave rider but that was easy to fix by applying a tiny bit of superglue and letting it dry and now it fits perfectly.

What really sucks is that I had the original Zeta kit and ended up breaking one of the inner hip joints when I tried getting it into Wave Rider mode. It's been in it's box ever since.

I've been seriously thinking of picking this up since it's a UC gundam. It's good u went over how difficult and time consuming the transformation can be. I mite get 2 zeta's to avoid the hassle cuz the wave rider is probably one of the better looking mobile armors.

@jabman025 The support arm on the base does move, you have to disconnect it from it's current position and then re attach it at the base's back.

@jabman025 My kits just sit on the shelf and I rarely touch them once I finish them. So I shouldn't have a problem with it. I may actually get a second at some point so that I have the both the Gundam and waverider modes.

great review

If you like transformers and have alternators then you won’t have a problem with this kit

@ZR0Ver2 I'm the same; never had any problems with balance or weapons. Wonder why so many people have problems.

@smpleleo It refers to when kamille uses the souls of his dead friends to pierce the cockpit of The-O with his nose cone in waverider mode and kill Scirocco

Finally got to it and have to say thanks for the advice. Right now the head and chest are done (built). Would it be wise to apply the decals to the chest right now?

And the way I think y there's balance issues is it's closely based on the looks of the zeta in the anime series. the zeta in the anime, if I recall, is hardly seen walking. Ive always seen it hovering on it's legs thrusters so something to keep in mind. Great review though. Always comes back for ur opinion

My bicep swivels were so tight that I thought I would break it if I did a full 360 turn. Sadly this was also my first mastergrade, if I could I would heavily modify the shoulders and shave the bicep pegs a bit, and paint most of it.

well thats odd, i got mine to stand properly pretty much on my first try after building it last week!^^ the trick is to shift its center of gravity forward a little by playing with the knees. mine actually stands very securely, i can bump it slightly from the front and the back and it wont topple over.

Hey can you make I video on how to fix loose joints on kits

Alright. The Mark II was fairly easy. still need to apply the decals (HD Colors ). I am really going to take my time with Zeta 2.0 any ideas for an action base for the Gundam Mk II 2.0 ( I got the limited edition with no base.)

@jabman025 Nice review, definitely helped make my mind up on this kit! Did ya get the mg epyon yet? What are your thoughts on it?

i'm gonna buy this mg z gundam soon , because my FA zz gundam need friend from his sequel^^

Hey man, I'll be going to Asia in August and I absolutely need to get a Zeta Gundam (considering Master and Perfect Grades): to your knowledge, which kit will you suggest?

I agree that this is the best-looking Zeta kit out there - even the Perfect Grade looks kinda chunky in comparison. The MG1.0 is the most unstable kit I've ever seen. I don't fault the kit design for the transformation - it's inherently complicated and that's the beauty of the Zeta. To make it happen with the interlocking parts in this 2.0 is engineering brilliance. Most any complex transforming kit usually is a design balance between articulation & transformation.

Is there anything I have to watch out for when I build this model as I am going to receive it tomorrow.

I always used the stand mine has a hard time standing normally

So tell me, do you happen to have the old Zeta Plus Test Color MG figure, and if so could you do a video of it. I will be receiving it along with several HG sometime at the end of the week.

@jabman025 Haha same here.....Ive a back log as well, Isnt the box art just awesome! Cool Ill look forward to seeing those! keep up the good work!

nice review :)

My first gundam model was the assault kingdom zeta gundam lol

Well my Zeta Gundam is finally built (some decals added). I found issues with the balance (horrible balance). The Nub marks I never found too much issue with as they are well hidden behind things. The display stand was VERY handy in taking care of the balance. The transformation I could tell during the build I was not going to like at all. I do thank you for the review it was enlightening and for the advice. If I get The O I will probably rough it through the trans. and do the Death of Scirocco.

Mine balances fine. I do not know what's wrong with your copy. You should look into the vintage 1/144 Zeta gundam model kit from 1985. For me, It's the closest Bandai ever got to how the design appeared in the cartoons. Nice review as usual.

you know...I thought the arms would be able to get close to a 180, but it was like a certain other kit (Who's name escapse me). if you try to bend the top joint first you can only get a 90, but if you bend the bottom joint first, it allows for a bigger bend...oh well...still, zeta looks amazing, and I wish I could get the amuro ray version...just so I don't have a shelf full of Blue-Red-White-Yellow kits...

jabman quick question I was thinking about getting this kit and was wondering if it comes with landing gear parts

@somegai There are other suits far more deserving of PG 2.0 treatments. Wing Zero Custom, and especially the Evangelion Perfect Grade. Yes, the first Perfect Grade was an Eva. Yes, it was crap. Not a 180 bend in the elbows or knees, not a full inner frame, a rubber suit that was hard to get on and no inner angel. The only thing wrong with the PG Zeta is it's proportions could use some tweaking.

Do you have the original version? I have the original MG version, other than the base it looks very similar to the original ones, just wondering if it's worth purchasing 2.0

Honestly once you get used to it, the transformation isn’t that complicated.

also: "a connection into the crotch area" ohhh my, that sounds naughty :D

this transformation is child's play compared to the rg zeta.

My Zeta 2.0 is very balanced, one of the more balanced master grades on my shelf. Looks like you have the knees bent a bit, that'd cause a problem.

@jabman025 Really? All for the sake of the review haha So is the Gray Zeta going to be able to transform after you're done assembling and painting it?

its not a missle in the fist it's laser grapples

@PaceBreaker23 I sadly dont get it lol and ive watched the whole series too

is it worth the buy??

did you use custom decals my dude?

Just wonder, is there any Zeta gundam kit that is actually good?

This thing has nothing on the VerKa's anime accuracy. Hopefully it'll have a better transformation too.

Zeta the transformer

i had a hd version of this and i hated the fact that his arms are off scale + small and on a ball joint, the shoulders are also a pain in the butt.

i got this kit for 85 euro,i overpaid i think.This kit is amazing tho,any beginners should avoid this,you might break something.I myself painted it silver and black,moved the wings on the sides of the shoulders,like the 00.The kit poses very well no matter what people say,the ankles and shoulders are the biggest problem pose wise.

love the zeta, love gundam zeta. but, just clicked. why would you need a more aerodynamic form (the wave rider) for a suit that spent the majority of its time in space.. were things like drag or friction... dont exist.

My list to close out the year MG Zeta Gundam 2.0 MG Gundam Mk 2 2.0 (limited edition) MG Banshee (Sister broke my HGUC Banshee destroy mode ) MG RX-78-2 2.0 MG Char's Zaku 2 2.0 That is to close out November. December will be MG Hi Nu Gundam and maybe to close out the year MG Nu Gundam ver ka.

isn't it funny that the original zeta is the best design...all of the variations and "Upgrades" are either mooks or just feel like cheap immitations...well...except for Shin's...that Zeta is Badass!

this suit need a pg 2.0

Horrible Balance? I've built like 3 Zeta Gundam 2.0 kits (this one, Red Snake & Gray Wolf) and they've all been standing just fine.

zeta came before transformers

i think the Zeta a1 is better than the 2.0...

Sad boy twerking.

u just horrible, look at his leg position thats why he can stand by his own