Mechanista in G

Nov 20 2024 284 ep. 156

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Two Gundam fans randomly select a robot from Gundam every week, and then talk about its design mechanically, symbolically, and more.

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Mechanista in G – MD-0064 Darilbalde

As a rival machine, the Darilbalde is an interesting example of how mobile suit aesthetic has changed. Certainly, part of it is down to Ippei Gyoubu's art style, but the bulky elegance of the Darilbalde, its spears and shields, it's a far cry from the Zaku II Commander Type. Here is a link to a Google Drive folder of images we reference that aren't easy to find, as well as Schiz

Mechanista in G – Vic Viper

We're always comparing transforming robots and their flight forms to schmup ships. Well, maybe it's time to turn the tables. As per a listener request, let's talk about a schmup ship, and... ok well, I guess we don't really compare it to robots much. Except the one that is a robot! Or two. Two that are robots. One of them's a Super Fighting Robot! Oh wait then there's technic- Y

Mechanista in G – Megalomaria Principal

Well, this is new. Contextless model kits for us to discuss? And hey, I'm always saying I want more feminine mecha- it doesn't get much more feminine than these slender, incredibly flexible robots with some... design choices. These models are very cool. They should send some to me, as like, a promotional thing. (hey the secret is no one ever sends me anything, i'm not that tier

Mechanista in G – STH-16 Shiden

A general goes to war with the army that was given to him by his mafia sponsor, not the one he wants. Or rather, he doesn't even do that- as famously one of the machines we're talking about today spent a long time on the bench. The Shiden sits in a weird place among IBO grunts, feeling torn between the rest of the world's design, and other 00s and beyond Gundam art. But it's still

Mechanista in G – Gwigsy & Friends

Let the small stand tall. This week we're celebrating all the shorties out there with a tour of all things Petit Mobile Suit. Bell bottom legs, armored boots with the fur. Shorty go low low low low low low low. ...Hang on, I'm being told I have those lyrics wrong. You can find a video version of this podcast for free on Scanline Media's Patreon! If you want to find us on Twit

Mechanista in G – World Heroes (Part 5)

Tiny, but fierce. We've got more SD Gundam designs for you this week, though... it's mostly just a ton of versions of the same one. But 1) they're pretty cool and 2) when you have Son Wukong, the Monkey King, as a Gundam? Yeah, I mean, he deserves his own spotlight, I think. You can find a video version of this podcast for free on Scanline Media's Patreon! If you want to find

Mechanista in G – FP/A-77 Gundam Pharact

Unlike Dylan, I'm skeptical we'll get any sort of Pharact variants in the Witch from Mercury manga. In its own story, it's born of such specific circumstances that it's hard to imagine why there'd be a Pharact Ground Type, or a Pharact Full Armor, or what have you. But heaven knows I've been wrong before, and I'd love to see more iteration on this design... whether it's done by Ina

Mechanista in G – HWR-00 Monster Mk II Heavy Weight Robot

You've tried the Variable Fighters- now it's Destroid time. Heavier armor. Heavier weapons. Less... move good. The destroids many not have the variable fighter elegance and flexibility, but the firepower is worth the tradeoff. But what about the design? Well, I'll let you in on a little secret: I like variable fighters better, and Dylan likes destroids better. You can find a vid

Mechanista in G – RX-9 Narrative Gundam

And with one model kit, the narrative has completely changed... as has the Narrative. We didn't like the Narrative Gundam much in its movie. We perhaps liked its High Grade even less. But with the launch of the Master Grade Ver Ka, an exciting possibility has opened up. Could it be... that the Narrative Gundam... is COOL? Today, we will find out. You can find a video version of

Mechanista in G – Megas XLR

They say "don't explain the joke." But what about examining and analyzing a joke from a mechanical design perspective? The titular mecha of Megas XLR is built out of a (surprisingly large) pile of mecha anime jokes and references. Do those elements come together to be a design with its own merit? You can find a video version of this podcast for free on Scanline Media's Patreon!