HG Gundvolva - Gundam The Witch from Mercury UNBOXING and Review!

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
  • It's an odd name, but a great design and awesome model kit! Definitely one to pick up and have fun with!
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    00:00:00 Intro/Box
    00:01:24 Contents
    00:02:41 Runners
    00:03:26 Review/ Accessories
    00:08:26 Articulation
    00:09:45 Posing/ Conclusion
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Komentáře • 75

  • @Tony_Tyson
    @Tony_Tyson Před rokem +96

    I looked it up: a 'völva' is a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy in Old Norse society. A 'vulva' on the other hand..

    • @lylestratos6880
      @lylestratos6880 Před rokem +17

      So basically... like a Witch, since the Gundvolva isn't piloted but controlled. Just trying to make sense of it and why Bandai chose the name
      Gundam:Witch
      Gundvolva:Your explantion

    • @MechaBorne
      @MechaBorne Před rokem +14

      Both use dark magic

  • @bizophone
    @bizophone Před rokem +37

    Can't wait to get this, it's going to pair well with the Vigna-Ghina.

    • @hitachicordoba
      @hitachicordoba Před rokem +6

      also Quattro Vajeena's Rick Dias and Hyaku-shiki lol

    • @DarknoorX
      @DarknoorX Před měsícem

      Vulva and vagina... Hmm

  • @StudioAUOnline
    @StudioAUOnline Před rokem +9

    The unmanned unit kit doesn't really have a bad color scheme. Love the shape of the parts.

  • @highbeamneem4607
    @highbeamneem4607 Před 9 měsíci +4

    when i first saw the kit announced i prayed it was a main character’s gundam but its cool its basically a gun-bit in mobile suit form. i bought one but i’m going to try making my first custom with this mobile suit. i feel it has great customization potential

    • @gundamgamer7060
      @gundamgamer7060 Před 4 měsíci

      Yep, it's pretty cool that it's the WfM equivalent of Wing's Mobile Dolls.

  • @marljhonamolat1127
    @marljhonamolat1127 Před rokem +3

    The Shoulder looks exatly like the HG Graze Shoulders.

  • @gelgoorx
    @gelgoorx Před rokem +3

    The real challenge is getting 6 of these they are hard to come by

  • @redheads604
    @redheads604 Před rokem +30

    I'm surprised you didn't have any problems with the ball joints at the feet because a fair number of reviews I've read have had their ball joints snap right off because they are too tight.

    • @arethas6537
      @arethas6537 Před rokem +6

      Yep, it’s the heel peg but a little bit of sanding took care of it

    • @MikeTheGamer77
      @MikeTheGamer77 Před rokem +1

      @@arethas6537 something no customer should have to do. The kit shouldn't have these tolerance issues.

    • @arethas6537
      @arethas6537 Před rokem +10

      @@MikeTheGamer77 yes of course, i was just stating how i solved the issue…

  • @BrandonTjon
    @BrandonTjon Před rokem +2

    Shoulders look pretty fine to me. If I had to adjust them I'd make them a bit more angular.

  • @parkerpartain5529
    @parkerpartain5529 Před rokem +1

    So excited for this kit

  • @TheSickening1
    @TheSickening1 Před rokem +1

    I have built mine today! I was finishing the build as I watched your video 😂 this is a great kit. I sanded the pegs on the feet, just in case

  • @joshuaandre8911
    @joshuaandre8911 Před rokem +4

    Just got mine. Already assembled it. This baby's amazing. If this keeps up, it can be just as good or even better than the RGs
    Edit: SERIOUSLY, THE GUNDVÖLVA LOOKS WAY BETTER IN PERSON!

  • @RiderManX0
    @RiderManX0 Před rokem +3

    I've seen *alot* of cool customs out of this little guy floating around on Twitter, it's a really good canvas to start on

    • @whatisnot1926
      @whatisnot1926 Před rokem

      Yeah it feels like this kit can be the TWFM of Aile Strike Gundam without the back pack

  • @RevanR
    @RevanR Před rokem +2

    I like it due to its simplicity

  • @NeoSlashott
    @NeoSlashott Před rokem +1

    The redish shell unit makes me think of a Rear car signal lights.

  • @gundamgamer7060
    @gundamgamer7060 Před 4 měsíci

    Word of caution: the peg for the ankle armor can break off pretty easily, as mine snapped off during the building process. At least it doesn't look _too_ bad without the ankle armor, though (provided you're willing to do the same to the other side to make it even). Also, you CAN just bend and split the conjoined magazines in two, if you're careful about it and sand them down afterward.

  • @shinatoIV
    @shinatoIV Před rokem

    I just realised I've been watching your videos since 2017. Seeing reviews on TWFM reminds me that IBO was so long ago lol

  • @MedskiPurnamski
    @MedskiPurnamski Před rokem +2

    I'd paint it gold and pretend that it's piloted by Quattro Vajeena

  • @Cahximel
    @Cahximel Před rokem

    Should totally do a gundvolva contest at some point!

  • @CsStrez
    @CsStrez Před 9 měsíci

    Love the color scheme being a nod to the RX-78-3.

  • @saltyvanilla3304
    @saltyvanilla3304 Před rokem +6

    Love this guy, he looks so much like the GunEZ, the backpack, the hardpoints of the arms/legs and ofc the face, can't wait to grab at least 3 to customize

    • @nealforreals2098
      @nealforreals2098 Před 5 měsíci

      I think the thrusters on the backpack can be replaced with the Zowort Heavy's backpack weapons to give it a more militaristic vibe.
      So yea, a custim EZ potential there.

  • @nauro9187
    @nauro9187 Před rokem

    This thorn and ur is so good

  • @douggoins2960
    @douggoins2960 Před rokem +2

    This is definitely one of my favorite ms designs from wfm. I wonder if we will get the gundnode as well?

  • @bradleyjones5932
    @bradleyjones5932 Před 10 měsíci

    that would come alive , with some panel lining and a few small bits of paint for small details.

  • @ImHideva
    @ImHideva Před rokem

    The second mobile suit I like in the series, the first one is the Michaelis. But, the best kit from the series is HG Lfrith, hahaha.

  • @BLAZE084
    @BLAZE084 Před rokem +2

    This design strikes me as a what if the GN-X was converted into a Gundam type MS. Can’t wait to get this kit.

    • @gtf234
      @gtf234 Před rokem +1

      It more strictly reminds of the Rasveht from Gundam X, and to be fair that's absolutely what they're running off of in this unit- as it's essentially a G-Bit reimagined as G-Wtich tech. Similar very simple design and minimal armament like the Rasveht

    • @BLAZE084
      @BLAZE084 Před rokem

      @@gtf234 I never watched Gundam X so I’m not familiar with the lore. But it’s true this isn’t the first time Gundam has had unmanned units like Rasveht you mentioned and the mobile dolls from wing. Thanks for the info.
      The Gundvölva is such a cool design. I wish they would create a side story where the main character finds and rebuilds one, retrofitting it with a cockpit.

  • @haihuynh8772
    @haihuynh8772 Před rokem

    Aerial did have the coolest shoulders out of all of them.

  • @jayempreem
    @jayempreem Před rokem +6

    I can feel the Raphael Gundam -ish mechagaikitsu graded this as perfect HG Gundam for me the only issue is no extra relax or open hands.
    This is a must buy kit.

    • @flamestoyershadowkill6400
      @flamestoyershadowkill6400 Před rokem

      Hgs have had badly detailed hands for a long time now

    • @xander7765
      @xander7765 Před rokem

      not a perfect solution but im sure you could nab the open hands from Ur or Thorn and swap for the grey backs. the hands are the same so itll work but the colors may not be a 100% match

    • @Schmaglow
      @Schmaglow Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@xander7765could also use some build hands if you can find them

  • @ivanhill6099
    @ivanhill6099 Před rokem

    Care with the ankle armor, the joints are a bit tight, and can break off easily

  • @user-lynKx
    @user-lynKx Před rokem

    I never noticed it being purple in the anime

  • @pikabolt09
    @pikabolt09 Před 4 měsíci

    ammo piece feels like a kitkat bar.

  • @HatsuneM1ku01
    @HatsuneM1ku01 Před 10 měsíci

    Witch from mercury designs seem to be a bash of uc, 00 and ibo

  • @DarknoorX
    @DarknoorX Před měsícem

    Can't recommend building this enough

  • @chrisbellon3739
    @chrisbellon3739 Před rokem +1

    Mb dolls like for gundam wings

    • @gtf234
      @gtf234 Před rokem +1

      More like G-Bits from Gundam X

  • @brianlyers7484
    @brianlyers7484 Před rokem +1

    is there a reason as for why you haven't reviewed Aerial rebuild?

    • @ivanj46
      @ivanj46 Před rokem +2

      I forgot what stream he said it but if I recall correctly, he doesn't want to because there's tons of reviews of it going around being a very popular kit so there's nothing that can be covered that isn't covered already.

    • @ZakuAurelius
      @ZakuAurelius  Před rokem +1

      Yep, what Ivan said! Also, I just don’t really like the design 🫤

  • @fantastiCkiLler92
    @fantastiCkiLler92 Před rokem +3

    I find a lot of people complaining about the ankle joint been too tight...It could be a defect but c'mon. If the joint is too thight, just don't push the joint in! Remove the joint and sand it a bit then install it!
    If you know the joint is tight and you still try to move it of course it will break, that's common sense! Same thing with MG Sinanju waist, people who break that joint is stupid af.

  • @stephanmatuteschulz6209

    HG WFMercury line, hollow plastic syndrome excitement lol. Polyester putty practice time!

  • @MuShinnen
    @MuShinnen Před rokem

    Those are pretty much just Graze shoulders, and it drives me nuts that they don't match the rest of the suit aesthetic.

  • @MikeTheGamer77
    @MikeTheGamer77 Před rokem

    really? You had NO issues with the tightness of the joints in the heels and ankle guards?

  • @vustvaleo8068
    @vustvaleo8068 Před rokem +1

    these beasts are humanoid unmanned drones similar to the GX-Bits from Gundam X.

  • @razrafz
    @razrafz Před rokem

    what they coudlve done with the magazine is put the peg on the shield and hole on the mag instead. really weird design choice, but tbh not the first time i came across weird design choices in like 30+ kits ive built

  • @SirSybian
    @SirSybian Před rokem

    meat curtains gundam

  • @Ictiuso
    @Ictiuso Před rokem

    Ayyyy, those are G-3 colors! Too bad that none of these cool desings did anything in the series.

  • @newcastle6666
    @newcastle6666 Před rokem +2

    Is Bandai going to make more MG kits? Too many HG kits out there

    • @joshuapena95
      @joshuapena95 Před rokem +1

      Well there's always going to be more HG than mg that's the point

    • @RevanR
      @RevanR Před rokem +1

      HG is Bandai-Namco mainstay products, they will pump more hg because it is more easy to produce and more profitable than MG

    • @fantastiCkiLler92
      @fantastiCkiLler92 Před rokem +1

      What's the problem with more HG kits? It's cost less to produce and much more affordable. Imagine for those new comers who want to get their 1st kit and found out all those MG's cost like 6000-10000yen vs HG kits around 1000 yen. Which one would you rather buy if you're new to the hobby?
      In short, HG sells more than MG

  • @ninjaguy_12
    @ninjaguy_12 Před rokem

    Me personally this kit is really the only witch from mercury design I like :/

  • @valentetellezperez6538

    It looks very... polygonal... like something out of an N64 or PS1 game

  • @newcastle6666
    @newcastle6666 Před rokem +4

    Witch from Mercury series sucks