I believe the winglets that you pull out is inspired by the glove vanes on a real life F-14. Those winglets only extend when the aircraft reaches a certain speed for extra life. It's really cool they added that design detail.
Despite the origami nature, I love the transformable suits like it. As intricate as the transformations are, I don't know if it's worth it exactly, but you at least get better alt modes than very simple ones like the Wing's. Imo at least. But that said, for display I'd probably buy a HG to display the Aly mode side-by-side and save myself the pain of regular transformations. Or doing it live if a curious guest asks about it.
The C1 has been one of my favorite mobile suits since I was a kid. It's unique because it's one of the few that isn't blazing in several different day-glow colors. So happy to finally see a decent toy version of it after so many kits. Thanks for the review. (EDIT: Of course, my other favorite is the Akatsuki from Gundam Seed, in super blinged-out gold. Go figure. Did you get that one?)
I bought mine 2nd hand, no box, no manual, bunch of missing parts, I been using your video as reference and to transforms this gundam. Thank you so much citrus.
Also, if you think this transformation is scary, I’d like to see you try to transform the RG Zeta lol. Zeta Plus series prob have the easier transformations because you don’t have to deal with the clunky flying armor of the regular Zeta. Once you’ve break in the metal joints and loosen them up a bit, the transformation is pretty easy, save for trying not to scratch the paint.
The only reason why this is scarier than that, is cause this figure is about 150-200 and when you scratch the paint or break a piece. That’s gonna be either an eye sore or a total anger inducing experience. RG zeta no issue you can disassemble it.
Absolutely love this figure. I've seen it on sale for as low as $101 USD new so its not too bad compared to the EX-S Gundam. The still joints are very hard to break in (damaged a part of the shoulder armor trying to break them in) but once its loose, its great at poses and I love the detail and transformation gimmick. I should add though that the legs on my Zeta became very loose after like 4 transformations. Was able to tighten them again but it was a bit annoying.
@@Scro10m Top coat mostly. Put some masking tape over parts I didn't want covered, brought the can as close to the joint as I could, and sprayed and let dry till I had the tightness I wanted.
Hey there again! I have a video recommendation. I'd love to see you do the MG RX-78-2 Gundam The Origin, to see how complex of a build it is versus the 3.0, and tell us which of them you recommend. It just would seem fitting, because you've built and reviewed A LOT of other RX-78-2 Variants. On a separate note, I'd love to see you do a PG build, with you just commentating on it as you build it. I'd love to see a 1+ hour-long video, because your videos are just so entertaining. Thanks!
Great review, Citrus. Please be more active doing Gundam stuff. It doesn't matter whether you review expensive figures or cheap old kits. Covering rare/old items which haven't been reviewed by many will be more appreciated. We need more reviewers with good camera work & framing like you. Also, keep doing in-depth reviews the best you can. Thanks.
A1 variant got announced and has the A2 head and also C1 parts for 22k yen. This video has been pretty insightful since I own the HG Unicorn which I think sucks, and my MGs got so loose they cant even stand so I'm hoping this new A1/C1/A2/C2 variant that got announced will be the definitive Zeta Plus for me.
Hey, Citrus! I'm not sure if you've seen it yet, but that old Xeku Zwei MRD prototype just recently re-appeared in a hobby magazine labeled under [PLANNING]; whatever that entails for the future. I was wondering if you could confirm if these MRD Sentinel toys are truly, or at least really close to 1:144. I'm sure you've mentioned it somewhere along this and the Ex-S video you made, but the MRD Advance of Z line seems to have scaled their releases about a head or a head and a half taller than their HGUC counterparts which make me a little weary of getting into this line as I'm a total scale obsessive. I've been enjoying your recent videos a lot! Hopefully you keep sharing your collections and life treats you well.
I totally get where you're coming from! I'm the same way: relative scale is a huge decision-maker for me. I was pretty disappointed that the MRS Hazel was taller than my HGUC GM Quel, so I didn't buy anything else after MRS Woundwort. It's a shame I didn't take a picture with the HGUC Zeta Plus C1 when I still had it, but I just took this picture of the MRS Zeta Plus C1 next to the HGUC Zeta GEP and MRS Zeta for you instagram.com/p/C9kDS2Mp0D9/ I think the MRS Zeta Plus C1 is a tiny bit longer in the legs than it probably should be, but the overall feeling looks just about right to me. If you display your figures in the air, I don't think you'd notice the discrepancy at all. Overall, the MRS Ka Signature line seems to stick the 1/144 scale pretty closely.
Thanks for reviewing this, it's kinda hard to find a full, comprehensive review of this specific figure. Glad to see it turned out rather great, was definitely worried about it's flopiness, but it's all good. Hope they make the Hummingbird variants at some point.
@4:02 The feet of the HGUC Zeta plus A1 can bend for the transformation. Like this figure the heels don't slide forwards but there is a toe bend. How about a comparison of the model and this figure? that'd be cool to see!
You make the transformation look easy. Excellent video! And it was a dick move on Bandai's part that they didn't include a separate shoulder part with a 03 and made a whole separate P-Bandai figure. I find that very frustrating. I am hoping we will get the red and blue color schemes from this line with humming bird parts.
your review convinced me to get this toy after i came back from the trip to japan. i visited 10 cities in 12 days so i wasnt able to buy any toys while i was in japan. after i came back from japan i found 100 cad on the train and that helped pay for the toy. i have been a big fan of zeta gundam and zeta plus c1 and this toy is awesome.
Oh, and.. one more thing... - ;) - PLEASE make a video of your arsenal of Detailing markers. (weathering, coloring surfaces, small detailing, etc.) I would love to know what's good, and what's just not worth buying. As of now, all I have is the "base" set of Gundam Markers, and those metallic sharpies you recommended. Thanks again!
This looks like a repaint and slight reworking of the old FF Metal Composite Zeta Plus (C1) (C1 [Bst]) figures that came out in 2010. As I recall they were 1/100 scale.
I notice some of ka signature robot spirits release are on 1/144 near or exactly in that scale, which is good for me. unlike the standard robot spirits and metal robot spirits that not consistent in comes with the scaling.
In the Sentinel manga, there's 3 Zeta Plus C1 assigned to TaskForce Alpha. Cheaper to buy 2 MG and built them but keep it in waverider mode while the other is in MS mode. I got 4 MG with a pair for MS and MA modes. I'm just waiting for Bandai to release an MG HummingBird by expansion set or full MS and i'll probably get several of them. My original Zeta Plus C1 is close to a couple decades old and unfortunately the plastic is a bit more brittle, which gives me an excuse to just buy a new MG and build it again.
@@citrusjuicebox Already got both the Red&Blue Gundam Fix Figuration Zeta Plus A1/C1 HummungBird nearly a couple of decades ago when it came out. More interested in building and then modding it. Unfortunately the MG S-Gundam Booster Pack is sold out&too expensive if it's available as i'd like to get a couple of them to complete the 3 Zeta Plus TaskForce Alpha. Looking for 3rd party 1/100 Booster Packs but not acrylic. I do have the Bandai Metal Robot Spirits Soul Ka signature S Gundam Option Parts Booster Unit but it's not 1/100 scale, more like 1/95.
@@thforres Been there, too! I had a couple of VF-25's and Ozma's YF-29. They definitely felt more toy-like than Yamato's offerings, but the added durability was nice.
wonderful review.. I really love the way you present the poses..I've been itching to ask if you use some kind of tool moving the camera around your kits or do you do it freehand? so damn good to watch..
Freehand film and then stabilize in editing. I looked into buying a gimbal, but I haven't found an affordable one that can track the shots I like to take.
Is there or have you any evidence or experience of anyone combining a typical MG Gunpla model kit with a Metal Robot Gunpla expansion kit successfully?
I have the zeta plus C1 hg back from 1999 and it's awesome but articulation wise......I hate the legs SO MUCH because the piece that holds it BROKE that thing is so small and thin It's just CANCER
If I remember correctly, that kit had really weird proportions too, but it was definitely ambitious for incorporating nearly the whole transformation back in 1988.
Citrus the only thing it left out was the head. You just took it off. I still prefer parts forming over a full transformation. It always feels more solid.
i donno why when i want ms with some transformable gimick build into it i always wanted to buy 2 1 in waverider mode and 1 on mobile suit form but when it comes to metal roda you must have an extra extra money to buy 2 of thoose thing
believe it or not, my first gundam kit was a HG Zeta Plus C1 way back in.... i'm tempted to say 91? this one is so much cooler. but the transformation feature is always kinda shit. and it still looks like flying legs.
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I believe the winglets that you pull out is inspired by the glove vanes on a real life F-14. Those winglets only extend when the aircraft reaches a certain speed for extra life. It's really cool they added that design detail.
That makes sense, considering that the Zeta Plus is kind of a swing-wing design too!
Despite the origami nature, I love the transformable suits like it. As intricate as the transformations are, I don't know if it's worth it exactly, but you at least get better alt modes than very simple ones like the Wing's. Imo at least.
But that said, for display I'd probably buy a HG to display the Aly mode side-by-side and save myself the pain of regular transformations. Or doing it live if a curious guest asks about it.
If you have a silicone oil is good the metal joints so it’s easy when you try to transform it
The C1 has been one of my favorite mobile suits since I was a kid. It's unique because it's one of the few that isn't blazing in several different day-glow colors. So happy to finally see a decent toy version of it after so many kits. Thanks for the review. (EDIT: Of course, my other favorite is the Akatsuki from Gundam Seed, in super blinged-out gold. Go figure. Did you get that one?)
I did not, but I also have a thing for low-vis color schemes _and_ chrome gold
Can I just say that the thumbnails for both this video and the MG Ex-S are absolutely beautiful! Great shot!
I bought mine 2nd hand, no box, no manual, bunch of missing parts, I been using your video as reference and to transforms this gundam. Thank you so much citrus.
I was waiting for a good review of this figure
Also, if you think this transformation is scary, I’d like to see you try to transform the RG Zeta lol. Zeta Plus series prob have the easier transformations because you don’t have to deal with the clunky flying armor of the regular Zeta. Once you’ve break in the metal joints and loosen them up a bit, the transformation is pretty easy, save for trying not to scratch the paint.
Some reviews say that you shouldn't get the RG Zeta at all because the joints are so floppy.
@@doctorx0079 they should just revamp the RG zeta gundam
@@alexisnunez2877 agree, with their recent experience the RG zeta 2.0 might sounds plausible
The only reason why this is scarier than that, is cause this figure is about 150-200 and when you scratch the paint or break a piece. That’s gonna be either an eye sore or a total anger inducing experience. RG zeta no issue you can disassemble it.
Absolutely love this figure. I've seen it on sale for as low as $101 USD new so its not too bad compared to the EX-S Gundam. The still joints are very hard to break in (damaged a part of the shoulder armor trying to break them in) but once its loose, its great at poses and I love the detail and transformation gimmick. I should add though that the legs on my Zeta became very loose after like 4 transformations. Was able to tighten them again but it was a bit annoying.
How did you tight it?
How did you tighten the legs? Or are you lying?
@@Scro10m Top coat mostly. Put some masking tape over parts I didn't want covered, brought the can as close to the joint as I could, and sprayed and let dry till I had the tightness I wanted.
the pelvis transformation always a nerve wracking process for me
Hey there again! I have a video recommendation. I'd love to see you do the MG RX-78-2 Gundam The Origin, to see how complex of a build it is versus the 3.0, and tell us which of them you recommend. It just would seem fitting, because you've built and reviewed A LOT of other RX-78-2 Variants. On a separate note, I'd love to see you do a PG build, with you just commentating on it as you build it. I'd love to see a 1+ hour-long video, because your videos are just so entertaining. Thanks!
Great review, Citrus. Please be more active doing Gundam stuff. It doesn't matter whether you review expensive figures or cheap old kits. Covering rare/old items which haven't been reviewed by many will be more appreciated. We need more reviewers with good camera work & framing like you. Also, keep doing in-depth reviews the best you can. Thanks.
A1 variant got announced and has the A2 head and also C1 parts for 22k yen.
This video has been pretty insightful since I own the HG Unicorn which I think sucks, and my MGs got so loose they cant even stand so I'm hoping this new A1/C1/A2/C2 variant that got announced will be the definitive Zeta Plus for me.
Hey, Citrus!
I'm not sure if you've seen it yet, but that old Xeku Zwei MRD prototype just recently re-appeared in a hobby magazine labeled under [PLANNING]; whatever that entails for the future. I was wondering if you could confirm if these MRD Sentinel toys are truly, or at least really close to 1:144. I'm sure you've mentioned it somewhere along this and the Ex-S video you made, but the MRD Advance of Z line seems to have scaled their releases about a head or a head and a half taller than their HGUC counterparts which make me a little weary of getting into this line as I'm a total scale obsessive.
I've been enjoying your recent videos a lot! Hopefully you keep sharing your collections and life treats you well.
I totally get where you're coming from! I'm the same way: relative scale is a huge decision-maker for me. I was pretty disappointed that the MRS Hazel was taller than my HGUC GM Quel, so I didn't buy anything else after MRS Woundwort.
It's a shame I didn't take a picture with the HGUC Zeta Plus C1 when I still had it, but I just took this picture of the MRS Zeta Plus C1 next to the HGUC Zeta GEP and MRS Zeta for you instagram.com/p/C9kDS2Mp0D9/
I think the MRS Zeta Plus C1 is a tiny bit longer in the legs than it probably should be, but the overall feeling looks just about right to me. If you display your figures in the air, I don't think you'd notice the discrepancy at all. Overall, the MRS Ka Signature line seems to stick the 1/144 scale pretty closely.
@@citrusjuicebox Thank you so much! Works out for me!
Thanks for reviewing this, it's kinda hard to find a full, comprehensive review of this specific figure. Glad to see it turned out rather great, was definitely worried about it's flopiness, but it's all good. Hope they make the Hummingbird variants at some point.
Nice review, superb camera quality for satisfaction. well done. also like the side to side comparison
Loved the appearance by Mr. Scissors at the end. How is he doing?
He developed another pretty big abscess recently, and we just drained it yesterday. It was traumatizing (for me), but he seems to be recovering well.
@@citrusjuicebox i hope he gets better.
Citrus best gunpla reviewer
@4:02 The feet of the HGUC Zeta plus A1 can bend for the transformation. Like this figure the heels don't slide forwards but there is a toe bend. How about a comparison of the model and this figure? that'd be cool to see!
Definitely coming up!
Citrus Is it still coming? Would like to hear your opinion on the HG kit.
Putting the side skirts on for me was too tight so I kind of left it somewhat halfway on, with the way the paint is I’m afraid of scratching anything
Literally finished the MG Zeta plus C1, yesterday and then I see this haha
Time for some rant video citrus, I'm excited for that
You make the transformation look easy. Excellent video! And it was a dick move on Bandai's part that they didn't include a separate shoulder part with a 03 and made a whole separate P-Bandai figure. I find that very frustrating. I am hoping we will get the red and blue color schemes from this line with humming bird parts.
this is a very nice deal. robot spirits with a transformable feature!
Wish there were more!
Thank You for the review. Greeting from Indonesia.
Been eyeing the P-Bandai HG for awhile now. I need to pull the trigger this MS is dope
your review convinced me to get this toy after i came back from the trip to japan. i visited 10 cities in 12 days so i wasnt able to buy any toys while i was in japan. after i came back from japan i found 100 cad on the train and that helped pay for the toy. i have been a big fan of zeta gundam and zeta plus c1 and this toy is awesome.
That Gundam Poisoning me
Oh, and.. one more thing... - ;) - PLEASE make a video of your arsenal of Detailing markers. (weathering, coloring surfaces, small detailing, etc.) I would love to know what's good, and what's just not worth buying. As of now, all I have is the "base" set of Gundam Markers, and those metallic sharpies you recommended. Thanks again!
can't believe this isn't the one that's called grey zeta
This isn't bad. I would love a regular Zeta KA Signature Figure.
This looks like a repaint and slight reworking of the old FF Metal Composite Zeta Plus (C1) (C1 [Bst]) figures that came out in 2010. As I recall they were 1/100 scale.
Not even close
God yes this thing is gorgeous.
Ooof, the sounds when you were manipulating the hip area for the transformation were scary.
It was just as scary in-person. 😆
I notice some of ka signature robot spirits release are on 1/144 near or exactly in that scale, which is good for me. unlike the standard robot spirits and metal robot spirits that not consistent in comes with the scaling.
I have the MG 2.o Zeta..i honestly dont think the conversion process is THAT bad
That's true. It's better than, say, YF-27.
In the Sentinel manga, there's 3 Zeta Plus C1 assigned to TaskForce Alpha. Cheaper to buy 2 MG and built them but keep it in waverider mode while the other is in MS mode. I got 4 MG with a pair for MS and MA modes. I'm just waiting for Bandai to release an MG HummingBird by expansion set or full MS and i'll probably get several of them. My original Zeta Plus C1 is close to a couple decades old and unfortunately the plastic is a bit more brittle, which gives me an excuse to just buy a new MG and build it again.
The Metal Composite Hummingbird is worth looking into. They go for really cheap sometimes.
@@citrusjuicebox Already got both the Red&Blue Gundam Fix Figuration Zeta Plus A1/C1 HummungBird nearly a couple of decades ago when it came out. More interested in building and then modding it. Unfortunately the MG S-Gundam Booster Pack is sold out&too expensive if it's available as i'd like to get a couple of them to complete the 3 Zeta Plus TaskForce Alpha. Looking for 3rd party 1/100 Booster Packs but not acrylic. I do have the Bandai Metal Robot Spirits Soul Ka signature S Gundam Option Parts Booster Unit but it's not 1/100 scale, more like 1/95.
I just got one and it's fantastic. My Macross Valkyrie toys are more complicate to transform though.
They really are. I had a couple Yamato 1/60's before, and they were kind of terrifying.
@@citrusjuicebox Then definitely stay away from the Bandai VF-19 Advance or the YF-19, they are incredibly complex with all their little mechanisms.
@@thforres Been there, too! I had a couple of VF-25's and Ozma's YF-29. They definitely felt more toy-like than Yamato's offerings, but the added durability was nice.
wonderful review.. I really love the way you present the poses..I've been itching to ask if you use some kind of tool moving the camera around your kits or do you do it freehand? so damn good to watch..
Freehand film and then stabilize in editing. I looked into buying a gimbal, but I haven't found an affordable one that can track the shots I like to take.
Is there or have you any evidence or experience of anyone combining a typical MG Gunpla model kit with a Metal Robot Gunpla expansion kit successfully?
MRS is roughly 1/144 scale, so you'd generally want to use an HG or RG instead
I have the zeta plus C1 hg back from 1999 and it's awesome but articulation wise......I hate the legs SO MUCH because the piece that holds it BROKE that thing is so small and thin It's just CANCER
If I remember correctly, that kit had really weird proportions too, but it was definitely ambitious for incorporating nearly the whole transformation back in 1988.
Citrus the only thing it left out was the head. You just took it off. I still prefer parts forming over a full transformation. It always feels more solid.
Please make more video
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>C1
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i donno why
when i want ms with some transformable gimick build into it
i always wanted to buy 2
1 in waverider mode and 1 on mobile suit form
but when it comes to metal roda you must have an extra extra money to buy 2 of thoose thing
If you want to display it both ways at the same time, totally makes sense.
yes man
i had a zeta
1 is robot damashii
1 is hguc revive ver for wave rider
and because of your video i want 2 hguc zeta plus 🤣
believe it or not, my first gundam kit was a HG Zeta Plus C1 way back in.... i'm tempted to say 91? this one is so much cooler. but the transformation feature is always kinda shit. and it still looks like flying legs.
Great video!
Are you gonna review the other Sentinel figs (Nero, Mk V)?
Maybe. I haven't thought about it. Some of them aren't as expensive as they used to be, but the big ones (like FAZZ) are still really up there.
Man Japan knows how to make action figures. Not like they are here in the West.
Is this 1/44 scale?
Yes
@@citrusjuicebox thanks
Lmao zeta origami XD
the mg sucks, 2.0 version needed
It’s pretty good for its time, the thing is from around 2002. It’s not perfect but it’s definitely not the worst from that time.
Anyone trying to buy this off of me?