P-Bandai HG GM Spartan Review | Fukuchi Mobile Suit Station

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This is the review of the HG GM Spartan, a GM that approaches its problems stealthily then shoots its way out of it.
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Who would ever think something from Fukuchi Mobile Suit Station would ever get a kit release? Well, ulterior motives or not, here we have one from that obscure art from the pages of the Model Journal magazine, the GM Spartan. Complete by mixing both the Master Archive and original illustrations, while implementing an original gimmick for its signature firearm. All this GM is missing, is a blue AI partner.
🕘Chapters:
Intro (0:00)
Release Info (0:23)
Unbox (0:42)
Aesthetics (1:28)
Articulation & Handling (2:33)
Accessories (3:42)
Leftovers (5:09)
Verdict (5:23)
Closing (6:16)
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Пікірлер: 107

@aggelosaggelos5696 Жыл бұрын

THEY PUT MAMCHSTER CHIEFT ON THE SODER

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

I seriously don't get why that meme took off

@aggelosaggelos5696 Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam me neither but therussianbadger made it better

@VincentHarold Жыл бұрын

Never thought that HG GM Spartan will happen, but it did. Makes me hopeful for a P-Bandai HG High Boost GM. Also shares the same designer who designed my favorite transforming MSes Flag, Enact, and Brave.

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

Hopefully so, fingers crossed. I never knew that Fukuchi designed the Flags, well, the more I know

@spikmaster18 5 ай бұрын

One of the reason I love this channel (especially Gunpla) is that, review the vanilla product, then shown the painted/coated kit with full panel line (unlike Gaikotsu)

@mj2005gundam 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I try to be as comprehensive as possible

@LunaS043 Жыл бұрын

I just got this kit today and built it as well, it's such a cool kit so much to it while also not having the problem of there being left over weapons that you have to store somewhere. I am happy to add this to my GM army and honestly it's my favorite.

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

The particularly stubborn nub marks aside, I loved everything about this kit. I'm glad someone else loves it too

@fishpop Жыл бұрын

That ammo reload gimmick is pretty cool.

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

It's cool, fits right in with Halo as well

@RevanR Жыл бұрын

I like how such Tacticool this kit is, wish this isn't P-Bandai

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

It's such a massive shame really, but I see their potential ulterior motive of selling more Code Fairy kits since a manga has come out about it. Not sure we'd get any other FMS designs as kits though

@spikmaster18 5 ай бұрын

I can't wait to see HGUC GM Spartan Black Dog or Renato Germi ver, I hope in 2024 we'll get em.

@mj2005gundam 5 ай бұрын

Gates exist for them, so it's only a matter of time

@ericjones4120 Жыл бұрын

Remove the backpack and look at the slot on its back. I just noticed it on both of mine trying to figure ways to customize. The slot is the same as on the pale rider and other rider kits. That connector piece for the extra equipment fits perfectly. The backpack is even designed for the perfect amount of room underneath to add extra equipment on it. Check it out in yours. They didn’t mold that in for no reason. Variants are definitely coming.

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

That is indeed interesting. I do wonder though, were there any GM Spartan variants that use that brace?

@ericjones4120 Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam I don’t know if there were any that used that brace but maybe it may be a different type of piece because the black dog variant with the Gundam type head did use duel pistols that came from the back. I think the back skirt but maybe they’ll change it to use a special piece to holster them onto that. Also there are some that used bazookas that may attach back there.

@Brawler_1337 15 күн бұрын

That definitely makes me curious on why they didn’t use the Pale Rider as a base for this thing instead of the GM Sniper II. The Pale Rider has better joints that don’t need to be bootstrapped to give a double joint. Like, if they’re only going to reuse the joints from an older kit, then why pick one specific to the unit’s lineage when you can pick a frame with good mobility? It’s the same thing with the Tristan, though not NEARLY as egregious.

@duskwolf4232 Жыл бұрын

God I can just imagine the fights it could have alone or with 2 other Spartans

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

Yep, I can only imagine what that would be like

@JH_x3 Жыл бұрын

Wish I'd been able to pick this up. Looks fantastic and great review!

@ericjones4120 Жыл бұрын

If you can you can still pre order for the July release on P Bandai USA. I was able to order 3 after missing other re releases and they had a one time coupon for free shipping. Well I live here to do that too. I just just checked and they are still up to order.

@JH_x3 Жыл бұрын

@@ericjones4120 I live in the UK so my only options are Mandarake/Jungle, SideSeven or Hangar Bay (For PBandai anyway)

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

You definitely should try if you could

@dreamkeem1119 Жыл бұрын

Intro was perfect 😂😂😂😂❤️💯🔥

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

IKR? This GM will go on adventures then have the impression built up over the last 30 years destroyed in 9 weeks

@photogrizer Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I got this from Peebs. I snagged two (should be three but I came up short) because it's a grunt suit. I can't wait for the Renato Germi version, too. Hopefully...

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

They set themselves up for it, but it'd probably be years until they decide to take advantage of the gates

@OtonashiV 11 ай бұрын

Just built mine today. I originally built the HGUC GM Sniper II back around 2012 and the K9 in 2014 and was underwhelmed both times because the kit felt overall worse than the GM Custom preceding it. Although I was worried about the Spartan suffering due to the lackluster base kit, I'm pretty pleased at the result. The only unmodified joints are the knees and hips, which were probably the best joints on the base kit. The increased articulation in the waist, elbows, and ankles doesn't make it on par with the most flexible HGs or anything, but it's more than enough for the Spartan IMO. It also feels much more solid, especially the wrists. I just took out my GM Sniper K9 to compare and got reminded of how awful the HG 00 polycap wrist sockets were. Also really appreciate how the leg armor no longer clashes with the ankle armor. This feels much more like a late 2010s HGUC kit rather than the disappointing release that was the HGUC GM Sniper II. I did find it funny how Bandai decided to give us an extra hand guard for the original Sniper II right trigger hand when they sometimes don't even give us enough handguards for all the actual hand options on certain kits.

@mj2005gundam 11 ай бұрын

The joints are the only thing that "ages" this thing, since the rest of the kit is brand new. I'm so satisfied with it it's in my top 10 kits of 2022, and I'm glad you echoed that as well

@iqbalprasadana5208 Жыл бұрын

That intro scream sass all over the place i love it

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

Master Chief got ruined after all the epic adventures he had over the last 30 years or so. I'd just hate for another Spartan to suffer from bad writing again

@iqbalprasadana5208 Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam lmao truee. That's what happen when the writers and the other people on the show don't care about their source materials

@AstreaGT Жыл бұрын

So happy I grabbed one from peebs last reprint. I'll probably paint it a more stealth color scheme though since I'm not a fan of military green.

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

A gray camo perhaps. I'm happy you managed to nab one though. Just two more unmade variants to go

@TheAshlight41 Жыл бұрын

Perfect, now all we need is GNX striker, red berret, and command qant to make a perfect green military army's squad. 👀

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

And I have all of them, woo

@TheAshlight41 Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam damn!! So lucky 😆 I lack of gm spartan and red berret 🙈

@stormbreaker504 11 ай бұрын

Bro I’ve been waiting for this specifically bc of code fairy after seeing the black versions of it like holy this thing is amazing, it also looks amazing and now that it’s here I can now add another gm to my full on custom rider lol

@mj2005gundam 11 ай бұрын

Eyy, glad you liked it. I fully bet the Code Fairy variants would be like a '24 '25 release, especially with all the gates set up for that

@godofunity2612 Жыл бұрын

I'm just trying to imagine a Gundam version of the Spartan. The visor could be lifted up, like what the GM Sniper has, to reveal a Gundam face underneath, for starters. And also add in the various GM armaments for additional accessories, as well as the laser bazooka that certain Doms carry to act as the Spartan Laser.

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

I could imagine that someone mixes the Gundam Re-Rage with this, armed it with a beam bazooka and completely go to town

@godofunity2612 Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam And maybe also add in the GM Sniper Custom for the beam handgun and multiple weapon hard points for a wide and varied loadout.

@WolfeLockheart Жыл бұрын

I'm excited for the 2 I bought hue hue great vid bud cx

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are

@LeeONardo Жыл бұрын

I believe this is only the second GM made since the revive HG's started? That seems really odd, where is the standard GM? GM Spartan however is amazing, I loved building this kit.

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

Standard GM might be locked behind the Origin line, then again, it's not the original original. Bandai just never gives a damn about them

@1996starter Жыл бұрын

amazin mj best review yet cuz i could hear how excited and in good mood you were in but as always please do share what kind of back pack connection the kits have as here are a lot of accessories we want to equip on this badass kit like the gattling gun i can equip with the backpack and make it a war machine

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

Universal double-peg backpack. Go ham with it

@1996starter Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam buying it just now theres an auction. And the gattling gun and 30 mm weapons for the rectangle hard point. And all kinds of navy blue and black and grey markers and referencing war machine colors this will be a awesome kit. Unless i get the gm k9 in stock somewhere

@MasterSwo-MK Жыл бұрын

Here's hoping for the Black Dog version. BTW, this came BEFORE the GM Sniper 2 didn't it? (In-Universe that is.)

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

They've basically set themselves up for the other variants, so I don't see why not. And based on what I've read while doing the research, yeah, the Spartan came before the Sniper II

@MasterSwo-MK Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam I see, then depending on how recently the Spartan was rolled out, that might explain why the Black Dogs settled for the GM Sniper Custom among their ranks rather then the 2. For all we know, the Sniper 2 hadn't finished production yet.

@RagingRobo Жыл бұрын

The color looks great did u top coat it or something, all the other vids I’ve seen it’s just been super dark green

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

Towards the verdict, I did topcoat it. It's as it is out of the box for the rest of the video

@fishpop Жыл бұрын

Dey purt do murshtur cheef in da Gundam!

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

The jokes write themselves this way

@Error-ld3lt Жыл бұрын

I have a question, how easy is it to remove the visor from the head?

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

Quite tough. You basically have to use a knife and be careful with it. I pried it out from the top edge, and that isn't the most foolproof way to approach it as it still comes flying off

@dogeypirate1814 Жыл бұрын

What Decal are you using for the chest part and the number?

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

The Federation logo on the chest comes with the kit, but the "117" I stole from the water decals from the Red Giants set, since they're white instead of the gray from the Ground GM

@dogeypirate1814 Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam Awesome, can't wait for my GM Spartan to be delivered soon. Thank you very much.

@leobardo8370 Жыл бұрын

COOL!! How did you get that matte finish?? Looks so good

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

A good spray of matte top coat is all it takes

@leobardo8370 Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam which brand do u recommend?:3

@ADVGreeN Жыл бұрын

I found this on pre-order again for about $30. Is it worth that price tag?

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

If you're based in the US, it's actually not far off from the P-Bandai US price, so go for it

@gerardsotes2461 Жыл бұрын

Does it have the same color for the GM k9? Can it use the shield from the GM k9?

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

The Sniper K9's paint is a more pastel green with a bit of army gray, so they're not the same color. Also, the arm attachments are completely different, so the shield of the other Sniper variants will not fit in the Spartan

@sonnysunny975 Жыл бұрын

Gm spartan remind me telling what are you doing in that zeon ship sir finishing the fight

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

We gotta bring Chief back for that line. Imagine his next upgrade to literally be a GM Spartan

@Roadcrashroller Ай бұрын

I have a question, is the ammo clips the same as the Gundam Ground Type?

@mj2005gundam Ай бұрын

No. They are unique ammo clips

@Roadcrashroller Ай бұрын

@@mj2005gundam Ah touche, I was wanted more ammo for this kit without buying another

@Eizyraa 8 ай бұрын

man i wish i know this kit sooner, in my country the price is skyrocketing to 50-ish USD which kinda insane for hg....

@mj2005gundam 8 ай бұрын

Ugh.. That sucks. But hopefully the Code Fairy variants would be a thing in the future

@Eizyraa 8 ай бұрын

@@mj2005gundam really wish that happened, the chest part was soo good

@armydude102 9 ай бұрын

Do you know of any High Grade GM kit that has a yellow or orange visor that can replace this blue one? You know, for obvious reasons.

@mj2005gundam 9 ай бұрын

I'm sure there's more out there, but the one that immediately comes to mind is the GM RR from the Red Giants, which do have leftover visors

@armydude102 9 ай бұрын

@@mj2005gundam Sweet, so if I do buy them I won't need to poach one from the GM RR. Thanks for letting me know. Do you know if all the visors are the same shape for the GM RR and Gundam Re-Rage, or different?

@mj2005gundam 9 ай бұрын

@@armydude102 the GMs are identical between each other save for weapons, while the Gundam RR has a unique visor. Might be worth checking out my video on the set

@johnyoutubegaming Жыл бұрын

Insane that this has double jointed elbows, while the original gm sniper II only has single jointed elbows.

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

Well, the new armor provided the chance for upgrades

@iazy47 Жыл бұрын

Oh look master chief

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

Yep, Master Chief is here

@gabrielcarlos5826 22 күн бұрын

Nah that chest movement are beautiful to pose ngl

@mj2005gundam 20 күн бұрын

It's not limited, but it can only go forwards if you don't include the ball joint

@ODSTArx Жыл бұрын

In my opinion I think that they should have used the GM Striker as a base

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

Well, canonicity is arbitrarily more important to them in this situation

@Iwhipthemkneegears Жыл бұрын

may I ask what are the names of the recolors

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

The black one is the GM Spartan [Black Dog Use], while the one with the Gundam-like head is the GM Spartan [Renato Germi Use]

@Iwhipthemkneegears Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam thank you so much

@meezo9980 Жыл бұрын

need need need

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

I heard they got another run in the US P-Bandai store

@Sotau890 Жыл бұрын

I wonder you can display GM Spartan doing Master Cheeks pose

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

You can try, but he isn't gonna have a human face under that GM helmet

@HajimaruHenshin 4 ай бұрын

you are so V3 😊

@mj2005gundam 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@jesseerven4859 Жыл бұрын

you guys know this design predates anything halo by about 11 years

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

I know, but the jokes really write themselves with the resemblance between that and Master Chief

@jesseerven4859 Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam true i just think its funny I totally would have thought with the name spartan that it would be after :P

@Fred1032MC Жыл бұрын

Don't make a girl a promess if you can't keep it

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

That supposed to be a reference to Halo or something?

@Fred1032MC Жыл бұрын

@@mj2005gundam just a reference, (maybe to the state of Halo Infinite)

@laidbackkevin Жыл бұрын

WHY USE THE CRAFTKNIFE TO OPEN THE GIMMICKS!!!! Considering you’re a gunpla channel.... R.I.P PBandai kit

@mj2005gundam Жыл бұрын

I'm not even gonna try and defend myself for that. Try removing those panels by hand if you have that kit. I tried, and it's hard.