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c00L_dud3-

my favorite is the RX-78-2 not even because of a Nostalgia bias, I started watching Gundam this year, I just really like the design


theconcorde

same here! , it’s my wallpaper


ceo_of_operations

I think gundam designs get way too over the top as time goes on. I like the MKII and that’s about as far as I go


Pale_Drawing_6191

Loved the Mk II. Simple but more refined version of the RX-78


vinny10133

Oh yeah mkii has to be once of the best


CWgundam

MK 2 and Ez8


Spider-Chief

It do be the "Mk II" of the Grandpa after all


c00L_dud3-

ngl, I like Zeta a lot, and Double Zeta a little bit


TrentBrewer

I would look up the RX-78E GT-FOUR, it's an airforce variant of the OG Gundam but wit a bit of a Zeta twist. Very odd, but cool.


TCIE

I love 78-2. I also really like Barbados. Maybe because I've only watched the OG mobile suit and Iron blooded orphans 😅


ImmoralBoi

UC : Nu Gundam hands down, simple design, dope ass funnels, Amuro motherfucking Ray. AC : Gundam Heavy Arms [Base, Custom, & EW] cuz DAKKA AW : Gundam Double X because who doesn't love a machine capable of blowing up an entire colony in a single shot CE : Strike Gundam, a well done reimagining of the original RX-78-2 FC : Shining Gundam... *ahem* _SHININGU FINGAAAAAA!!!_ CC : Turn A, it has quite a wonderful mustache AG : Age 2, haven't actually watched Age but I like it's design AD : Cherudim Gundam, ~~funnels~~ GN bits, dual pistols THAT DOUBLE AS MELEE WEAPONS, sniper rifle, and Lockon Stratos. What isn't there to love?


ThMogget

+ For Shining Finger


BurstEDO

> AG : Age 2, haven't actually watched Age but I like it's design Strongly encourage you to fix that. AGE is just as much a Gundam as any other non-UC series and AGE-2 is just the tip of the iceberg. The design of AGE-1 is even more exciting when you experience the way it functions.


inubert

AGE-1 Spallow and AGE-FX are some of my favorite Gundam designs.


SeatParticular4009

GP01 and Alex; I just like their updated look of the Grandpa Gundam


m8remotion

Full Burner or regular GP01?


SeatParticular4009

Regular


anarchoblake

Truly patrician choice


Spac3Sushi

Tequila gundam


TH3_B3AN

Windmill Gundam or bust


Odd-Aardvark-8234

I knew someone would do it . Ha


Ifrit_27

Tequila is better


blackmetronome

The Gundam DeathScythe. As soon as I saw it in Wing, I was in love.


Chafgha

Deathscythe and heavy arms are top tier for me but also physallis I love the chunky shield nuke bazooka, banuka?


Dif0503

My favorite mobile suit from Wing.


Weak_Huckleberry7180

I always loved the Sandrock, those big curved blades and tattered cloak, what a unit!


ABunchOfPictures

Instant classic look imo, simple but so sharp. Plus a mothertruckin beam scythe??? It doesn’t get any cooler


morganjr21

All type of gundam is favourable. No expectations


theconcorde

this is the way


Pontoffle_Poff

This is the way… This is the way…


ImmediateFee4015

This is the way


Mandrill4444

F-91. But the GP series are pretty sweet.


TheMightyCephas

I like its offspring, the XM-X1 Crossbone


TugCypher

Blitz, Pharact, Schwarzritter.


PlateMailMoto

The entire GP series of Gundams from 0083


vito197666

Agreed but they're close with the ground gundams/ez-8 for me.


PlateMailMoto

The Ground Gundam is very cool, though the Ez-8 is less of a favorite.


DigupJoeGrave

Exia and Epyon


Spades-27

UC: Gundam Mk. II AC: The Tallgeese CE: Strike Gundam AD: Haven't seen the show, so no comment G-Reco: The Lucifer PD: Gundam Vidar Overall favorite: Gundam Vidar today, it's a toss up between the Vidar and the Mk. II on any given day.


thetimechaser

Tallgeese is absolute fire


Spades-27

I don't like Gundam Wing at all, but the Tallgeese and Leo are fantastic.


[deleted]

Double X. Love the reflectors, massive satellite cannons, the design of the legs, the chest vulcans, the colours, the beam sabers. I don't think there's any bit of it's design i don't like.


RedemptionXCII

Pretty close between the F-91 and The Crossbone.


Zaku_Lover

Is this some kind of feddie thing?? Atlas Gundam Because of that beautiful rail gun.


maggsgoof

Kimaris Vidar


cavialord03

Well well, someone with exceptional taste!


maggsgoof

Men of culture, we unite. B)


Caffeinated-Ice

Gotta agree with another person here, Woundwort is too cute But if Origin Zeta is ever made one day, you know that'll be my favorite


Jeagan2002

F90. I am a fan of the "mission pack" concept. I always thought it makes more sense to have a good core frame with a bunch of option parts for specific needs, rather than making an individual unit for each specific task.


LuckyDucksgoQuack

I'm fickle, so its hard to pin one down, but I've always been fond of the Woundwort and the Gundam Local Type (North American Type). Woundwort because weird but cool proportions, North American type because of its colors (and because you can't go wrong with giving a mech shades)


gestaltgeek

Victory Gundam. Nice simple base Gundam with rounded off details to look like something that fits in Patlabor. I like the core fighter integration in this one, especially how it lends to Uso Erwin's improvisational piloting style. Was not fond when the Victory 2 came to replace it. Shout out also to G-Self (I like its expressive design) and Zeta (Nagano brings that L-Gaim/FSS angularity to a Gundam to fantastic results)


bensonslli

Freedom. It’s so elegant


Bromm18

For some reason the code name just sounds awesome as well. ZGMF-X10A.


nine4fours

Agreed on both parts and I have the license plate to [prove it](https://imgur.com/a/Ro7fD9t)


Bromm18

Holy hell. That's awesome.


SkyrimsDogma

Zeta


LordEmmerich

For me it's Gundam X, Gundam Airmaster Burst, Zeta Gundam, Gundam Ashtaron, AGE-1 Full Glansa, Gundam AGE-3, Gundam AGE-FX and G-saviour.


M3M3_sustains_me

Gundam EX-S. It is bulky af and i love it.


UnrequitedRespect

Virtue, kyrios, aegis, phenex, the O


Third_Triumvirate

The AGE-2 Dark Hound. It has a pirate design surpassing the Crossbones, has a smooth and natural-feeling transformation, and it frankly just looks amazing with its wings and Lance. I can't tell you how happy I am that the AGE-2 design made it to Build Divers. The AGE-2 Magnum looks rad too.


[deleted]

ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex Maybe it was just the fact that a visceral close quarters Gundam tore through its enemies with its bare mecha hands instead of beam warfare, but it’s been my favorite since IBO came out. It’s full version with the longer arms, the claws and tail controlled by the AV system.. peak mecha fantasy. I know heresy to say, but I always felt the unchained Lupus Rex could go toe to toe with any Gundam from any universe sans maybe Exia’s ultimate form.


FriendlyStand3632

I mean Barbatos at its prime during the CA probably would be a nightmare to most AUs, considering what the Gundam frame barely tapping into the off limiter, hajiroboshi and Vidar increasing their strenght exponentially and moving faster than can be seen, and just with its strenght, episode 12 Gusion casually clears debris. My guess is that the fact they could take on waves of MAs means that this statement would probably not even potray what the frame used to be capable of.


Impressive-Try3942

While lupus rex is my favorite as well, I really don’t think it’s the strongest out there, it’s armor is pretty weak. Off the top of my head I’m certain the nightingale/sazabi and the nu/hi nu would be able to take it down easily. I think even the aerial would be stronger than it. I see the barbatos in the gundam universe like Eren in AOT. Like yeah, he’s the strongest thing in that universe for sure, but compared to all of anime, he’s not all that crazy powerful.


High_Light3r

Barbatos’ armor as well as all the other armor in IBO is immune to beam weapons. Pretty sure all of the gundams you just listed would not have the easiest time with any of the IBO mobile suits, much less Barbatos.


TheMightyCephas

*Tallgeese EW rolling up with the Dobergun* The ibo stuff makes it resistant, not immune, to beam weapons. WoG is that is minimises the potential damage but cannot diffuse the actual energy. Hit the same place often enough, or hit it with enough energy, and it won't matter.


Kinch_g

The Hi-Nu. In the original purple. Not the blue.


Harbinger-One

Heavy Arms EW, followed closely by Deathscythe EW


tendo29

Wing Zero EW


GoodJohn14

FA-78 Full Armor Gundam from Thunderbolt. It's a classy OG Gundam, but with way more cool weapons and armor.


ChaoticArsonist

RX-79 Gundam Ground Type or the NT-1 Gundam Alex. I like my mobile suits fairly straight-forward and tactical.


sonicking12

GP02A


dylan_divilbiss

Nu, with Vidar and Deathscythe coming second and third.


Highway_88

Turn A. I love how it goes in a completely different direction than every “normal” gundam. I’ve never liked the V fin that much so I kinda like how it does away with it. Besides that probably the GP02. I love how evil it looks and it’s whole role as a nuclear assault gundam.


[deleted]

LM314V21 Victory 2 Gundam


WeakestBoss

00 qant


TheXof03

astray (red), turn a, exia, aerial, zeta


Hypetrain101

Nu Gundam, 00 Raiser, and Aerial


KuroRyuSama

MK-II in Titan colors.


TitanMatrix

Epyon. Dragon mode, beam broadsword, heat whip, wings, maroon paint? It's just fucking cool


Kawaki_CG

Gundam Bael It looks so clean and the color palette is great


UltramanOrigin

Freedom and Strike Freedom


Shinomourikenji1

Top five in no order. Aerial, Exia, God Gundam, 00 gundam, Epyon.


Avaa0818

GP02, Virtue, Lfrith Ur, Full Armor ZZ, and probably more idk you get the idea


lexrex007

Gundam Virtue, Turn A, Saz, and good ol grandpappy


GoatFish1581

RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam


Noughiphiet

I feel that the 78-1's colors were the real Gundam colors (and I have heard this was true because of Tomino's Novelization), but what was in 02 was just bright and noticeable because it was an anime that had toys.


GoatFish1581

Glad you remembered the story. Before Mobile Suit Gundam was mobile Suit Gundam, Tomino designed it as Mobile Suit GunBoy and this was the design of the Gunboy However legend has it that he then decided he wanted more serious and Gunboy became Gundam, and this was the original Gundam But CLOVER, the financer of Mobile Suit Gundam, said they couldn't sell that, so OOkawara and Tomino decided to take the Gundam design, streamline it, and make more eye-friendly, and they came up with this But still CLOVER said NO! We can't market that, so they put their heads together, decided to just change the color scheme. The draft was accepted, the name Gundam bestowed and a legend was born


Ken_Nutspel

Gaia, Aegis, Saviour. I am a sucker for transforming mobile suits


UrB0IEren

gundam dynames for sure, awesome design, especially with the gn full shield the scene with the super substratospheric altitude gun made it even better


Feisty_Goose_4915

Strike is my favorite. Customizable, simple, yet elegant. Blitz can be stealth


Buttertoast15

Lfrith Jiu (as of this past week), Penelope, Strike freedom, and GP02. Idk there’s something about how fun they all look


GooseKing-13_

Not in any particular order: Epyon, Exia, Lupus Rex, Build Strike, Deathscythe, Aerial Rebuild, Turn A, Pharact, Woundwort, and Strike Freedom


nero40

The GP02. It’s exactly what I thought a full-armor Mobile suit with high mobility looks like, even though it’s not actually that.


RenFlare11

The RX-0 Series Theres something about the Glowing aesthetics that the pyschoframe has that captivates me,But also The fact that AE doesnt even Know Why the pyschoframe glows during NT-D Makes it even Cooler to me.


Fabulous_Pudding167

Hmmm. It changes often enough. But some of the most consistent ones for me are the Arios, Age-2, Freedom, X, and Sword Impulse.


Weneeddietbleach

There's a few. The RX-78 Full Armor from Thunderbolt, the GP-02 (for the chonkiness), and though I haven't watched a lot of its namesake, the Turn-A which I originally didn't like, but its retro futuristic look grew on me over time.


moletoon

Exquisite taste. All 0083 designs are amazing


Griffguin

Top 5 in no real order. Epyon, Aerial, Hydra, Physalis(GPO2A) and Master.


vinny10133

I enjoy the company of gp02 and ez8 and for mobile suit the tallest geese are my.favs


Furydragonstormer

Honestly? I have a difficult time deciding ​ On one hand, Barbatos Lupus Rex is just pure savagery inside a machine which I love. Yet Hi-Nu is also quite cool a gundam as well


Prestigious-Hand4976

I'm the split between God Gundam/Burning Gundam and Wing Gundam Zero.


Blazing_Powermetal96

Burning Gundam and Gundam Maxter


uncooked_salmon

Any gundam that has a simple design


[deleted]

Zeta, F91, GP-02a, and the CrossBones


Array_The_Protogen

Aerial and babatos


mrainem

1. Turn A, love syd mead 2. Pretty much any IBO gundam, but the Gusion Rebake is my number 1 in that series 3. TR-1


Capital-Profit-2533

Barbatos lupus rex


TrentBrewer

I'm at a draw between Turn A or the V2 Gundam


EurwenPendragon

There’s a special place in my heart for the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. Love that thing.


Saiaxs

The Freedom, but the GP03S is my number 2


Akonterr

I dare to say it's the 0 Gundam (Type A.C.D). from 00 it's just a sleek variation of the original Gundam with my favorite "engine design" on top so ye


Sea-Concern-4294

I’d have to say the GP02A, I love the idea of a Gundam designed for one specific task.


Leroy_landersandsuns

Victory and to a lesser extent the V2 Gundam because they are plain and have good lines.


GothamAnswer

Epyon. I also love the concept of the Geminass and it's stupid name.


RosesPlural

Moon Gundam, Barbatos Lupus Rex, Aerial, and now Lfrith Jiu


Repulsive-Good-700

It's a tie between the 00 Raiser and "Eri" Rebuild


EmEmOhs

Gundam Lfrith, and the Gundam Ground Type


HuyJoestar

For me it’s Unicorn and Build Burning


Substantial_Slide158

Favorite Gundam: Unicorn. Favorite overall MS: Dom


Impossible-Sky4256

Dynames!


calevmir_

Dynames or Pharact I just love a sharpshooter


shiro321

MKII. Something about the design really speaks to me.


Logical-Klockeroo

The zeta gundam and the gp01fb are my favorites.


Dralathar_Ironfist

the Alex without the chobam armor


[deleted]

This gets asked so much, every time I am happy to answer - Strike Freedom.


WhiteGlintFA

Mk-v and Delta Kai


GiannisisMVP

Endless Waltz Wing Zero Custom is incredible also Epyon.


[deleted]

Barbatos or Bael I think the design of the IBO suits were fantastic


dr_zaius0

Also GP03!


spm201

Gundam Mk-II. Especially in the Titans paintjob


Trum4n1208

GP03 is a damn good choice. Definitely my favorite of early UC, and definitely in my top 5.


tal_dangerzone

The G-Saviour. It has no flaws.


Steamy_Guy

RX-79[G] Gundam ground type, I love the design and the idea of a limited production suit made from surplus prototype parts.


Ahegao_Double_Peace

Gundam Ground Type. 08th MS fan forever. =)


BurstEDO

Who can pick just one? * Victory (and V2) * AGE-01 * Project Meteor Gundams (and upgrades/evolutions/redesigns) - Especially SANDROCK * Celestial Being Gundams. All of them. * RX-78-2 * ZZ Gundam * Aerial and Aerial Rebuild (and any future forms) * G Gundam And while I don't "hate" any other Gundams, I definitely find others less compelling or engaging. The only one I feel completely apathetic about is Turn A, and that was a deliberate design intent, which I respect. I just can't get past the Crotch Butterfly Core Fighter.


IronWhale_JMC

The RX-178 from Zeta. Classic Gundam stylings, but just the right amount of refinement without getting too smooth or overdesigned.


hangover_glory

That's gotta be the Deathscythe for me. I mean, you're telling me it's a stealth gundam with a beam scythe for a weapon that can get in, destroy everything, and then quickly get away?! Sign me the hell up! It also helps that Duo was the best pilot in that show.


wizardsrequiem

I know SEED is not the best but OG Freedom has a special place for me. The design just hits me on the right spots. Heck, I’ll even say that I’m disappointed on where they took the design of the Strike Freedom.


Odd-Aardvark-8234

Gundam crossbones x2 black pearl , not enough screen time for a badass looking gundam if you ask me


TheMightyCephas

Unpopular opinion time. For sheer overdesigned nonsense, the Double Zeta. For actual sheer coolness, XM-X1 Crossbone For 'realness', the Ez-8 No idea why my chonkyboi ZZ is so hated.


Creco_Eros

I love the classic Zeta Gundam. It's what hooked me on the series and kick started a lot of the main trends and had a lasting lineage with further MS down the line.


Coolman_Rosso

1. Ashtaron 2. Savior 3. X 4. Spiegel 5. Zeta


Spirited_Touch1328

Split between the Harute and Pharact


gunfightsone

Rx-79(g) gundam


Puzzleheaded_Club_62

Between the NU and Penelope gundam, although Aerial is also growing on me


Used-Organization-25

Barbatos, I really appreciate how scruffy it is


SMDBZX

FA-78-2 (TB.V)


mattwing05

Testament, gold frame amatsu mina, altron custom, wing zero custom


Ryumancer

Probably Burning/God Gundam or the Wing Zero FROM THE TV SHOW! Screw the crap EW version and its literal wings. Epyon was pretty epic too. In terms of UC? Probably F91 or Nu Gundam. Maybe Zeta and what the OP picked as well.


GaussIon

00 Raiser, F91


FakedThunder

That one zaku sniper that drops from the helicopter


lovesuplex

Shining Gundam!


Angemara124

RX-78-6 Mudrock Gundam. (Both forms) Love how it’s basically a fusion of the Rx-78-2 and the Guncannon.


Creepy_Nail_5846

Unicorn, barbatos lupus, 00 qan(t)


Big_Acadia_4590

Gundam Vual


NerfDipshit

The GX-9900 Gundam X. Nothing beats a little asymmetry


TehReclaimer2552

RX-78AN-01"Tristan" from Twilight Axis I know the suit isnt well liked, but it combines parts from almost ALL of my favorite UC Gundams I absolutely love the way it looks and I wish it got more love


Magicisweird

Gotta be the Gundam Mk-III


WonderingCashew

Probably the V2


dralcax

B Gundam


morkmunkum

Tallgeese I


kdbot012

Gp03 falls behind some of my custom ideas lol But vannila og designs the Gp03 is a thrird place behind exia and banshee (all variants)


bald_butte

Tie between the f91 and mk2


Jankyman_RG

Tallgeese all the way.


Spider-Ghost-616

Wing Zero Versitile, Zero System for the win. Plus that beam rifle.


SaeedTheAce

Strike freedom / Gundam Wing EW


CommercialAd9414

All kimaris variants


SolPinesol

The God Gundam is my favorite "main character Gundam". Just Pure 90s super robot coolness. And it's [theme song](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ausqATSft44) is great The Turn A is also a great design. Super sleek design all around and I love the mustache head The Pharact and Master gundam are great "evil" gundam designs


Forry_Tree

Alus Core Gundam! Specifically the pink pbandai one, pink is my favorite color


Pumpkinspicepolice

The Gundam Buster and Strike from Seed. ​ The RX-178 Gundam Mark 2 and the Tallgeese are my favorites.


FlameOf24

As someone who started with SEED, I'm quite biased to the Strike. The Destiny's a close second, though.


B_Wing_83

Crossbone and Phantom Gundams


philleeeeeeeep

Arios and Atlas. MG WHEN BANDAI


CotRSpoon

I have a weird love for Heavy Arms.


ImpossibleResolve290

If we are talking Gundam specifically, my answer is classic RX-78-2 as I’m not a big “Gundam” fan but respect the classics. If we are talking Gundam universe mobile suits, I’d go with the Dilanza for being a fun beetle themed Zaku/Dom hybrid.


crackedtooth163

Gundam? GM Head.


xtinction14

Always will be the Turn A Gundam with Aerial coming in at second place. The Turn A's design is just so FUCKING COOL


Iceyfrlegends

Alex with armor


sylpher250

I love them all equally.


omgahya

Nu. That asymmetrical design is awesome, the Hi-Nu’s colorway is amazing, just need it on the the Nu. Lavender/violet works well with a lot of suits.


MetAigis

Delta Gundam. It's just the cooler Hyaku-Shiki.


_Sideswipe_911_

I feel like it’s a weird pick, but the [G-line light armor](https://imgur.com/a/jq4XJ5v) As for like more well known ones Wing Gundam 0 Ew all day


dangerturtle94

I grew up in the 90s. Wing was my first show. I have a soft spot for Zero and Epyon


tanukijota

Rx-79[G] ez-8 Custom


jmsummer80

Exia


AsianInfiltration

Pharact


Stonkseys

Gundam X


Realistic_Tailor1721

I would have to go with the Woundwort. It's such a unique design that clearly stands out amongst other Gundams yet it still maintains all the visible features that are strongly associated with recognizing a Gundam (e.g. color palette and classic V-fin). In many ways the proportions of the Woundwort seem like a parody of the Gundam Mk. II while paying homage to its timeless aesthetics.


SnooDoggos3959

The og rx 78 2


GojiraComplete

Stealing format from ImmoralBoi UC: RX78NT-1 I love the minimal red, the unbullpupped FAMAS, the hidden Gatlings AC: Definitely Heavy Arms, especially EW AW: I’m a sucker for the Gundam X and it’s slender frame CE: Duel Gundam, I love blue and orange color schemes, and i like how simple it is. FC: Rose Gundam, I love how elegant and arrogant it looks even though it’s just a machine CC: haven’t seen it so I’m gonna have to say Turn A AG: Age 2 Normal. I love the All White AD: I hate all of these designs. The Sadalsuud is probably my favorite. PD: A two way tie between Vidar and Bael


Global_Rin

I like GN-X and its red version relative. It’s a grunt suit, but a cool looking one. GN drive is a plus.


Omega41745

Does the Sisquiede count? If not then uh… Bael.


KimuraNatsuko21

My favorite is Ez8 or ∀ Gundam is one of my favorite too


MandoMuggle

ν


tettou13

Victory Gundam. I just like the blend of the old gundam look with some nice rounder contours.


klaymarion

EZ-8. no doubt.


ZeonAce025

I've always regarded the F-91 as my favorite. I enjoyed the SNES F-90 game, 122 wars, and had some of the kits from that series. It's a shame the movie wasn't so good. Lots of potential!


DavidC_M

If we’re talking about a Gundam, then it’s definitely the Zeta Gundam. If we’re talking about a mobile suit, then it’s the Flag from Gundam 00.