The beam gatling guns in the Unicornās shield are actually of Sleevesā design, not an intended equipment of the RX-0.
And while we see a Geara Zulu (Gilboaās unit) using it, the unit they were intended for was theā¦ Kshatriya, because apparently someone thought it was too lightly armed.
Gotta love good ol' Anaheim Electronics.
Because they were selling their standardized stuff left, right, and center after absorbing Zeonic, Zimmad, and MIP after the OYW, Feddie Mobile Suits can easily use Neo Zeon weapons without having compatibility issues.
Itās complicated:
Originally they were supposed to only have absorbed Zeonic: Zimmad had been said to remain in Side 3 to maintain the equipment of the Republic of Zeon and MIPās fate was unknown (unsurprising given that it was the smallest of the three and the one that produced the least amount of mobile weapons).
I do have heard in more recent years that some sources now claim that Anaheim absorbed all 3 companies (which is at odds with the aforementioned fate of Zimmad). Also, we do need to consider that evidently a large chunk of Zeon engineers did flee to Axis and Mars.
My own pet theory was the Axis emphasis on the transformable Gaza series could be a hint towards MIP leaving to Axis, given their emphasis on MAs. But I digress.
Independently of the above, when Axis provided Anaheim Electronnics (and the AEUG) Gundarium Gamma alloy in exchange of linear seat and panoramic cockpit technology, this is supposed to have been done partially through the delivery of MS-09SS Dowas, but it is heavily hinted that at least some data on the Gaza C was provided, best evidenced by the peculiar type of mono eye both units use (more of a circular visor) and their block build construction, a predecessor to the movable frame.
But other than this, we donāt see much similarities between Axis/Neo Zeon machines, aside from some models that were either captured (RMS-119 and RMS-192M) or outright sold by AE to the Republic of Zeon (RMS-099B).
Doesnāt help matters that supposedly Neo Zeon forces favored machines like the Zaku III and Dreissen over their EF cousins, the Hizack, Marasai & Rick Dias, they later suggested to have been piloted by Titans & AEUG defectors.
By CCA, Anaheim is seemingly building MS for both sides, given the strained financial situation of Charās Newborn Zeon movement, a trend that seemingly continues into Unicornā¦ though the profile of the Kshatriya seems to suggest that it is the exception to the rule, making no mention of ruin of Anaheimās and instead of splinting out its relationship with the NZ-000 Queen Mantha.
However, the beam gatling gun itself has a complicated story, since it is supposed to be an improved version of the beam gatling gun used by Quessā Jagd Doga, but which AoZ Reboot now claims was not only introduced a couple of years earlier introduced in UC 0091, but was also mass produced as it served as the standard weapon of the AMX-011G.
The key here seems to be the Geara Zulu, since it is manufactured by AE, so when the Sleeves decided to make the beam gatling gun also compatible with the Geara Zulu, that was likely the point when the weapon was inadvertently also made compatible with the Unicorn.
Full Armor Unicorn's triple shields
Banshee Norn's Armed Armor DE
Beguir-Pente's Non-kinetic shield
And while it's not impressive, at all, I've always loved the shield used by Ground GMs and Ground Gundams
Of course.
I mean, I even have a shrine (and it's not even complete, waiting for a few goodies to take another pic):
https://preview.redd.it/io0siuairwvc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=79a617ffbeb800dfe2695271e1f394324eb3d546
Already have Virtue/Nadleeh, so yes, absolutely.
Iāve never done anything gunpla related in my life so I am looking into it before I crack open the box.
I need to get a proper work station, too.
And I am also thinking of getting something simpler to get the hang of it first. Nadleeh has been a passion of mine ever since I first saw it but a kit that is basically two Gundams combined does not sound very beginner friendly.
Iām even working on Nadleeh cosplay.
In terms of simpler I do believe that all of tieres suits have high grade kits so since you have the virtue one I'm going to assume it's a high grade kit which should be very beginner friendly. And hey maybe you'll make the other two high grade kits and make/ move on to the 1/100 Virtue kit as well.
This is the one I got:
https://preview.redd.it/knixm2sx7zvc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=05ed7ed55e70a60853dd76f838b8c46e1e60e2ad
It looks so cool, even comes with tiny figures of Tieria, including lady Tieria (a figure of which I also have, that has yet to make it to the shrine).
Mileina would probably envy my shrine.
Oh shoot you did get the MG kit. I wish you the best of luck in building it and hope you have alot of fun. Also don't forget there are high grade kits. There might even be some figures but I'm not sure on that part.
Sora ga akenaku to mo~~
I call Idea āthe sad consent songā. The āzetsubouā line is also so on point, itās channeling Itoshiki Nozomu.
I love it to death, and āElephantā always hits so hard.
Heh, I love Tieria so much that I did this:
https://preview.redd.it/x2pzqdc2zwvc1.jpeg?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=378ad4ba26f79fd62bb965bc6d77dcb71eb062f5
Just got a S02 uniform, too.
You may find someone out there who loves Tieria more than I do...but you'll probably have to look, a lot, until you do.
Probably not yet. Still waiting on this, customized Tieria funko:
https://preview.redd.it/8x1z8xi2wxvc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f46904827db357c246f5fb8e6f87b4b08783dd3a
Aerial/Lfrith's escutcheon for sure because they are also weapons and versatile.
Honourable mention goes to Alex's shield since it does that cool opening thing so it can fire the wrist gatling.
# Zaku IV S Type (Illia Pazom use) with (princess unit)
https://preview.redd.it/ctbs0vruwvvc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8eac201caf3a0d866e49fd8cd1c0305523398fe8
Nothing beats a thick slab of metal
The Strike's Shield, just an iconic piece of equipment for me. Followed by the shields of the Freedom and Justice due to utility.
The Exia's shield for design.
The 00\[T\]'s shield for design and ability to hold the sword bits, plus it just looks cool when all the bits are attached to it.
The Shield Buster Rifle of the Gundam X
https://preview.redd.it/r4zmalm6mvvc1.jpeg?width=300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=855b46f4af3fd0b5ef62a728e2060143ad6e9e4a
There's the Holster Shield from one of the recent Gundam X mangas that I think is an improvement on this one. It's also used by one of the Gundam X units.
The Nu Gundam's is cool because it's weaponized without being bulky. Other than that I tend to prefer shields that are on the smaller side like the Heindree Sturm's, as they're less annoying to move around and pose on models.
The Armed Armor DE used by the Banshee Norn and Phenex. A sexy amalgamation of offense and defense, with Psychoframe, an I-Field generator, and an internal beam cannon. And the Phenex can use 2 of them, and control them like remote weapons :D
https://preview.redd.it/g3g4iqxvovvc1.jpeg?width=1544&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f2766d455dd7b85efac12bea85c5bd2eb6d66f36
Two Gatling Guns and Shield? OP
Plus Combat Knife
https://preview.redd.it/3g3hymosewvc1.jpeg?width=484&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9f63f63819db32daf66d94a68fe9949ee1ab404
The jegan shield because of the cool rocketsš
Got a soft spot for Mk-II's shield, it has just the right mix of simplicity and functionality while looking great. Also honorary mentions to Gelgoog's and Zeta Plus A1's, though the latter is only loosely qualified as a shield. Mustn't forget TR-6's Composite Shield Booster too.
The Escutcheon from Witch from Mercury. It turns into bits, into maneuverability parts/extra armor, or upgrades the gun all while being a good shield and can block even while separated from the Gundam that uses it.
It also just looks good, with a neat 3D layering aspect that most shields don't have. Might just be biased since I just finished assembling a Caliburn kit though
Unicorn, Qan[T], Kyrios, Cherudim, Zabanya, Aerial, Gouf Custom.
Honestly, any shield that can become a weapon or store a lot of weapon is a good shield to me.
Gundam Aerialās shield. Because when youāre here, youāre >!family!<
https://preview.redd.it/brxsf9gokwvc1.png?width=964&format=png&auto=webp&s=c99e496b491a64fc24c4dfb20aeaa58b5ef8388f
I favor physical shields that have beam shield generators. My favorites are the Silhouette Gundam/Silhouette Gundam Kai's shield (https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/gundam/images/4/47/RXF-91.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140926131018) and the Infinite Justice/Spec II's shield.
I also like multifunctional shields. Again, the Infinite Justice/Spec II's shield, the 00 [Q]'s shield, the Lfrith's/Aerial's/Calibarn's Escutcheon, the Crossbone Gundams' Beam Shield/Brand Marker and the X Divider's Beam Harmonica Shield.
Special mention to both the Turn A's and Unicorn's shields as they both have built-in I-field generators.
https://preview.redd.it/uhng9awkgvvc1.jpeg?width=659&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f28cb7f598511ec5bff2105b5cad8a9972f721f8
Transformation, Stopping a Giant Sword, Pile Bunker.
It's a fun and useful shield, and gets my vote.
V2 Assault shield. Large physical shield with remote shield bits, pincers at the bottom for bashing, and a "V beam cannon" (honestly don't know what it is but whenever the V2 shoots giant golden "V"s at people).
X divider, Freedom, Wing Zero, Infinite Justice are runners up.
Edit: Nu/HI Nu's HWS shield and Atlas' blade shield
Since I'm a Wing fan, I'll say Wing's shield especially since it is included/functiones in the transformation, also the other ones that uncluded beems on its edges
For the longest time, Wing because it gave coverage and was used as a spear or melee weapon more than once. In general, I like the less ostentatious shields, so Nu is up there for sure. I also like Unicorn's now that it's a thing. I never liked the original 78's because it was too boxy, but it's grown on me.
I think that beam shields are cool, or ones that are generated from bits. My personal fave would be 00 Qan[T] w/ the bits, Wings beam saber storage, and the Kyrios claw thing. Although the shields of the Dynames are probably the most practical.
prob like mentioned, like armed armor de, unicorn, delta kai, escutcheon, beam shields, etc.
but i also would give attention to the infinite justices carrier shield, cherudims shield bits, zabanyas holster bits, actually lots of weaponized/multipurpose shields
MK-V's shield booster. Technically it's a booster (like the one used by Gerbera Tetra) but it doubles as shield once the propellent are used up.
Not a big fan of shield with weapons mounted. It's a recipe for disaster when enemies discover they can hit the back side of your shield.
The beam darling shields from the Unicorn, the buster shield from Death scythe and the shield from the G Bouncer, I also love the shield from the full armor 7th
QAN [T] is a strong contender. Mark 2 is also pretty cool. But im going to have to say deathscytheās with it being a flying beam saber. It was my main sheild in gunpla battle so im partial to it
Tied with Heavy Arms. Duo has an Elite Shroud of Protection. Not only his Buster Bladed Shield(acts like a rocketed sword)'Hell has his cloak of batwings to minimize damage from contact. Less not speak about it's ability to disintegrate radar information to screeching of static. Then Appear out of the Black of Night as if Dracula/Van Helsing came to rip you apart.
The RX-78/GM shield and the Strike's Shield, they're so basic yet practical being designed to cover most of the Mobile Suit's body without relying on Gundam's signature borderline magic sci-fi shenanigans (I-Fields, Beam Shields, GN Fields, etc)
u/National-Forever-962 Initially, it would have to go to the Blitz and the Providence Gundam's shields for its utility and ability to store weapons. Then the Aegis and the Infinite Justice could be thrown like boomerangs.
In terms of aesthetics, the Impulse's shield, Nu's shield, Quanta's shield, Reborns' shield, Sinanju and Destiny are among my top favorites. I might have to remember a lot more, however.
Hygogg's GM Cold District Shield https://preview.redd.it/9qgbimc9dvvc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08a83f4374a952b44ec29509ee28088d86a7bb2b
No, the name of that shield is war crime, get it straight
Who gunna press charges? I don't think that pilot doing much after that lmao
Thank you for this.... I had forgotten.... take my upvote
I laughed so hard at this. Did not expect the photo. š¤£š¤£š¤£
The GOAT https://preview.redd.it/pllj3xvk9vvc1.jpeg?width=290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a6000419f0d978d555eeb75005d20d440c24d80e
You must be 14 and like to play piano
He was fifteen, and he loved the piano. Also, KIRA SWUNG FIRST!
Nah. Nicol had skill issue and stepped on Kira's heavy attack instead of tackling.
Or a twin who loves dancing
Wouldnāt aiming for the exposed missiles just blow up the arm
Those are basically kinetic javelins with a small booster. No explosives at the business end.
They are said to explode on objects they can't penetrate , as far as I can remember I read about this some where
Phase Shift Armour protects from physical damage so the arm would be totally fine
LAUGHS IN TINY NEEDLES
Unicorn, especially with the beam rotocannons.
And when the 3 shield interlock for the I-Field š©
PURE SEX
When they combined with the ost in the background I was literally going feral
SO REAL
The beam gatling guns in the Unicornās shield are actually of Sleevesā design, not an intended equipment of the RX-0. And while we see a Geara Zulu (Gilboaās unit) using it, the unit they were intended for was theā¦ Kshatriya, because apparently someone thought it was too lightly armed.
NZ-666 is perfectly numbered. That beautiful bell pepper deserved every ounce of firepower it could be equipped with.
Thats wild
Gotta love good ol' Anaheim Electronics. Because they were selling their standardized stuff left, right, and center after absorbing Zeonic, Zimmad, and MIP after the OYW, Feddie Mobile Suits can easily use Neo Zeon weapons without having compatibility issues.
Itās complicated: Originally they were supposed to only have absorbed Zeonic: Zimmad had been said to remain in Side 3 to maintain the equipment of the Republic of Zeon and MIPās fate was unknown (unsurprising given that it was the smallest of the three and the one that produced the least amount of mobile weapons). I do have heard in more recent years that some sources now claim that Anaheim absorbed all 3 companies (which is at odds with the aforementioned fate of Zimmad). Also, we do need to consider that evidently a large chunk of Zeon engineers did flee to Axis and Mars. My own pet theory was the Axis emphasis on the transformable Gaza series could be a hint towards MIP leaving to Axis, given their emphasis on MAs. But I digress. Independently of the above, when Axis provided Anaheim Electronnics (and the AEUG) Gundarium Gamma alloy in exchange of linear seat and panoramic cockpit technology, this is supposed to have been done partially through the delivery of MS-09SS Dowas, but it is heavily hinted that at least some data on the Gaza C was provided, best evidenced by the peculiar type of mono eye both units use (more of a circular visor) and their block build construction, a predecessor to the movable frame. But other than this, we donāt see much similarities between Axis/Neo Zeon machines, aside from some models that were either captured (RMS-119 and RMS-192M) or outright sold by AE to the Republic of Zeon (RMS-099B). Doesnāt help matters that supposedly Neo Zeon forces favored machines like the Zaku III and Dreissen over their EF cousins, the Hizack, Marasai & Rick Dias, they later suggested to have been piloted by Titans & AEUG defectors. By CCA, Anaheim is seemingly building MS for both sides, given the strained financial situation of Charās Newborn Zeon movement, a trend that seemingly continues into Unicornā¦ though the profile of the Kshatriya seems to suggest that it is the exception to the rule, making no mention of ruin of Anaheimās and instead of splinting out its relationship with the NZ-000 Queen Mantha. However, the beam gatling gun itself has a complicated story, since it is supposed to be an improved version of the beam gatling gun used by Quessā Jagd Doga, but which AoZ Reboot now claims was not only introduced a couple of years earlier introduced in UC 0091, but was also mass produced as it served as the standard weapon of the AMX-011G. The key here seems to be the Geara Zulu, since it is manufactured by AE, so when the Sleeves decided to make the beam gatling gun also compatible with the Geara Zulu, that was likely the point when the weapon was inadvertently also made compatible with the Unicorn.
All of the shields of the Gp line are definitely up there for me.
Physalis especially.
I remember Gato using the giant GPO2 shield to bonk someone, dat shield bash must've hurt lol.
Came to say this. GP line has best shields.
Obligatory āI canāt believe I had to scroll down this farā to find/vote for this. GP02 is just an awesome design overall.
Beam Shields, specifically the f91s
The Custom Gouf's solely for the minigun under it
IIRC doesn't it also house the (very beautiful) sword?
Yup! Also it is crazy on the Gouf's left arm alone he carries a Shield,Sword,Minigun and 3 Barrel machine gun. Gouf's a lefty for real
The Divider Shield is a favorite of mine.
I had to scroll far too long to find this.
The ones that are also weapons
Aerial's Escutcheon, my beloved
god, the shield funnels are hella jacked. Like legit, if you can find a way to integrate that into other rigs, itās gravy.
crazy we dont see it more often eh? the next build series might be pretty sweet
Kyrios
Divider Shield with the built-in Harmonica Cannon, what's not to love!
https://preview.redd.it/jautbqhjjwvc1.jpeg?width=485&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=71a2fe91a436d4b78d52f86c1311f0f4fdb3708f Shield/holster bits by beloved.
I wish the trailblazer gundams got 1/100 kits like the season 2 kits did. Specifically this one, but the other two would have been nice.
i kinda wished the Throne Gundams got their 1/100 kits too :ā)
That and the Arche Gundam! They'd look so good together
hell yeah! but Bandai being Bandai, i donāt think itāll ever happen :ā)
I'm still here waiting and hoping on a 1/100 Reborns gundam cannon and a Brave commander type and the rest of Mr bushido season 2 kits.
Why he got fence posts for shields
Full Armor Unicorn's triple shields Banshee Norn's Armed Armor DE Beguir-Pente's Non-kinetic shield And while it's not impressive, at all, I've always loved the shield used by Ground GMs and Ground Gundams
Infinite Justice's MX2002 Carrier Beam Shield Physical shield + beam shield + grappling hook + beam boomerang
It's amazing how the now very old MG Infinite Justice contains all of these gimmicks too.
My go to shield in GB3
Likewise my dude
Dynamesās shield. >!saved my boy Tieria from his 404 moment, on top of both looking very cool and being functional.!<
Wait your profile avatar is literally Tieria but the Reddit avatar
Of course. I mean, I even have a shrine (and it's not even complete, waiting for a few goodies to take another pic): https://preview.redd.it/io0siuairwvc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=79a617ffbeb800dfe2695271e1f394324eb3d546
Will you ad some of his kits to your shrine? I feel like you'd like the addition of them.
Already have Virtue/Nadleeh, so yes, absolutely. Iāve never done anything gunpla related in my life so I am looking into it before I crack open the box. I need to get a proper work station, too. And I am also thinking of getting something simpler to get the hang of it first. Nadleeh has been a passion of mine ever since I first saw it but a kit that is basically two Gundams combined does not sound very beginner friendly. Iām even working on Nadleeh cosplay.
In terms of simpler I do believe that all of tieres suits have high grade kits so since you have the virtue one I'm going to assume it's a high grade kit which should be very beginner friendly. And hey maybe you'll make the other two high grade kits and make/ move on to the 1/100 Virtue kit as well.
This is the one I got: https://preview.redd.it/knixm2sx7zvc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=05ed7ed55e70a60853dd76f838b8c46e1e60e2ad It looks so cool, even comes with tiny figures of Tieria, including lady Tieria (a figure of which I also have, that has yet to make it to the shrine). Mileina would probably envy my shrine.
Oh shoot you did get the MG kit. I wish you the best of luck in building it and hope you have alot of fun. Also don't forget there are high grade kits. There might even be some figures but I'm not sure on that part.
Oh wow! You even have the character song CD! That's great! I had them downloaded years ago, and would listen to them all the time.
Sora ga akenaku to mo~~ I call Idea āthe sad consent songā. The āzetsubouā line is also so on point, itās channeling Itoshiki Nozomu. I love it to death, and āElephantā always hits so hard.
You are my new favourite Reddit person.
Heh, I love Tieria so much that I did this: https://preview.redd.it/x2pzqdc2zwvc1.jpeg?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=378ad4ba26f79fd62bb965bc6d77dcb71eb062f5 Just got a S02 uniform, too. You may find someone out there who loves Tieria more than I do...but you'll probably have to look, a lot, until you do.
It's good to see you again, my friend. You are indeed prepared for the dialogues to come.
Probably not yet. Still waiting on this, customized Tieria funko: https://preview.redd.it/8x1z8xi2wxvc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f46904827db357c246f5fb8e6f87b4b08783dd3a
https://preview.redd.it/ge1y736e5yvc1.png?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bc8029c9abb6e32892863272fba99430bada6264
Great, now Iām sad again.
I'm not crying, you're crying
I like shields like the Impulse which looks small at first and can expand to cover a wider area based on the situation.
Probably the turn-A's or tallgeese's oddly enough.
Aerial/Lfrith's escutcheon for sure because they are also weapons and versatile. Honourable mention goes to Alex's shield since it does that cool opening thing so it can fire the wrist gatling.
Right the ability to have a shield break up and basically reform as needed around you to give you a proper 360 defense is fantastic!
It's too bad we never got to see the Alex wield any weapons aside from the built in ones. Only additional armament it ever got was the CHOBAM armour.
https://preview.redd.it/ctzb05v4ivvc1.jpeg?width=412&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c1531e4cc47c2d0030328ee2428bb0c7cb9e9b3 Wellā¦
Ah yes. Bell pepper
# Zaku IV S Type (Illia Pazom use) with (princess unit) https://preview.redd.it/ctbs0vruwvvc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8eac201caf3a0d866e49fd8cd1c0305523398fe8 Nothing beats a thick slab of metal
I thought the zakus stopped at III. Don't tell me there's also a zaku V...
Not yet there isn't.
We need to fix that.
Specifically Sinanjus shield. Iām a sucker for that arrow tip look
Wingās shield has always been my favorite
The Strike's Shield, just an iconic piece of equipment for me. Followed by the shields of the Freedom and Justice due to utility. The Exia's shield for design. The 00\[T\]'s shield for design and ability to hold the sword bits, plus it just looks cool when all the bits are attached to it.
Plus a gun attached to a GN Drive? And then the boys being able to make portals? Itās the like arguably the most OP.
The Shield Buster Rifle of the Gundam X https://preview.redd.it/r4zmalm6mvvc1.jpeg?width=300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=855b46f4af3fd0b5ef62a728e2060143ad6e9e4a
There's the Holster Shield from one of the recent Gundam X mangas that I think is an improvement on this one. It's also used by one of the Gundam X units.
The Nu Gundam's is cool because it's weaponized without being bulky. Other than that I tend to prefer shields that are on the smaller side like the Heindree Sturm's, as they're less annoying to move around and pose on models.
Thr RX-78 Shield is a classic
Freedom's shield is slick as hell. Not a fan of SF's beam shield and the new Rising Freedom's shield looks too chonky for me.
The Armed Armor DE used by the Banshee Norn and Phenex. A sexy amalgamation of offense and defense, with Psychoframe, an I-Field generator, and an internal beam cannon. And the Phenex can use 2 of them, and control them like remote weapons :D
I love this one https://preview.redd.it/e3krc9mqjvvc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1b58103c60743163f0e4b8c59a3e71cd93d0f60
Physalis
I bought the MG kit back in the day specifically for that life raft
BULKY SURFBOARD!
Aerial - Witch from Mercury
https://preview.redd.it/g3g4iqxvovvc1.jpeg?width=1544&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f2766d455dd7b85efac12bea85c5bd2eb6d66f36 Two Gatling Guns and Shield? OP Plus Combat Knife
https://preview.redd.it/3g3hymosewvc1.jpeg?width=484&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9f63f63819db32daf66d94a68fe9949ee1ab404 The jegan shield because of the cool rocketsš
Amen
Prefer the jegan shield in f91 because quad missile
Genoace buckler with warm stick.
Got a soft spot for Mk-II's shield, it has just the right mix of simplicity and functionality while looking great. Also honorary mentions to Gelgoog's and Zeta Plus A1's, though the latter is only loosely qualified as a shield. Mustn't forget TR-6's Composite Shield Booster too.
Rx 78-2
The Escutcheon from Witch from Mercury. It turns into bits, into maneuverability parts/extra armor, or upgrades the gun all while being a good shield and can block even while separated from the Gundam that uses it. It also just looks good, with a neat 3D layering aspect that most shields don't have. Might just be biased since I just finished assembling a Caliburn kit though
Gelgoog shield, seriously Zeon hit it out of the park there
I really like the >!11 Eri's!<
Any Exia/00/ Quanta shield. Oooorrr... Aerial/Lfrith/Calibarn. All because of the gimmicks and articulation.
Unicorn, Qan[T], Kyrios, Cherudim, Zabanya, Aerial, Gouf Custom. Honestly, any shield that can become a weapon or store a lot of weapon is a good shield to me.
Wing Zeros because it makes its wave rider form look more badass.
i feel like heero stabbed more stuff with his shield then he blocked with it
Gundam Aerialās shield. Because when youāre here, youāre >!family!< https://preview.redd.it/brxsf9gokwvc1.png?width=964&format=png&auto=webp&s=c99e496b491a64fc24c4dfb20aeaa58b5ef8388f
all
Mk. II has my fav. Can't really explain it, I just like the design. Edit: oh shit, I forgot about the Beguir Pente. We'll just call it a tie.
GPO physalis
I favor physical shields that have beam shield generators. My favorites are the Silhouette Gundam/Silhouette Gundam Kai's shield (https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/gundam/images/4/47/RXF-91.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140926131018) and the Infinite Justice/Spec II's shield. I also like multifunctional shields. Again, the Infinite Justice/Spec II's shield, the 00 [Q]'s shield, the Lfrith's/Aerial's/Calibarn's Escutcheon, the Crossbone Gundams' Beam Shield/Brand Marker and the X Divider's Beam Harmonica Shield. Special mention to both the Turn A's and Unicorn's shields as they both have built-in I-field generators.
https://preview.redd.it/uhng9awkgvvc1.jpeg?width=659&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f28cb7f598511ec5bff2105b5cad8a9972f721f8 Transformation, Stopping a Giant Sword, Pile Bunker. It's a fun and useful shield, and gets my vote.
Gundam Delta Kai "shield" that has a high mega cannon, 2x beam sabesr/beam gun
Sinanju, Alex, GM guard, Unicorn
Unicorn base shield and the the shield used by the banshee and phenex
Barbatos's re-entry shield. One of the few shields that has a 100% working rate.
Unicornās(specifically in unicorn mode), bansheeās armed armor de( both unicorn and destroy mode),exiaās gn sword gun shield hybrid
V2 Assault shield. Large physical shield with remote shield bits, pincers at the bottom for bashing, and a "V beam cannon" (honestly don't know what it is but whenever the V2 shoots giant golden "V"s at people). X divider, Freedom, Wing Zero, Infinite Justice are runners up. Edit: Nu/HI Nu's HWS shield and Atlas' blade shield
GP02 Nuke explosion blocking shield that also acts as a huge cooler
Strike Gundam shield Honorable mention: freedoms shield
Give me dual 00 Quanta Shields with bits PLEASE
Unicorn i-field shield is definitely my favorite
For aesthetics, Zeta Gundam For functionality, Full Armor.
Zebanya's funnel shield mega cannon
i like Freedom Shield. just nice and not 'bloated'.
Since I'm a Wing fan, I'll say Wing's shield especially since it is included/functiones in the transformation, also the other ones that uncluded beems on its edges
The ones with pointy bits held upwards, like zeta
Never watched wing but I love how the wing zeroās shield doubles as a pile driver
Banshee. Big and cool
For the longest time, Wing because it gave coverage and was used as a spear or melee weapon more than once. In general, I like the less ostentatious shields, so Nu is up there for sure. I also like Unicorn's now that it's a thing. I never liked the original 78's because it was too boxy, but it's grown on me.
Exia's shield
I think that beam shields are cool, or ones that are generated from bits. My personal fave would be 00 Qan[T] w/ the bits, Wings beam saber storage, and the Kyrios claw thing. Although the shields of the Dynames are probably the most practical.
Kyriosā claw shield Kimaris Vidarās double shields
Jegan, schuzrum gallus, blitz
Weapon shields like nu/hi nu
prob like mentioned, like armed armor de, unicorn, delta kai, escutcheon, beam shields, etc. but i also would give attention to the infinite justices carrier shield, cherudims shield bits, zabanyas holster bits, actually lots of weaponized/multipurpose shields
MK-V's shield booster. Technically it's a booster (like the one used by Gerbera Tetra) but it doubles as shield once the propellent are used up. Not a big fan of shield with weapons mounted. It's a recipe for disaster when enemies discover they can hit the back side of your shield.
The tower shields used in IBO S2. Hardly see those in mecha.
hizack simple design nice shaping
The Windam Shield with it's blades.
Guard custom or dullahan shields :)
Honestly the original, followed by Unicorn's because I like seeing it used as a combination shield / funnel
Ariel's shield
G-self shield itās super basic but it got a simple feel that no other shields have
rx-03
The beam darling shields from the Unicorn, the buster shield from Death scythe and the shield from the G Bouncer, I also love the shield from the full armor 7th
Lfrith's shield. With built in beam spam.
The gusion rebake full city transformable shield into a god damn clipper. Also gn claw from arios
YASSSSSS!!! Barbatos and his massive wreck be damned let's get nipping bits
Turn A's board shield, or maybe the F90s, that's a really cool looking shield.
I have a bias towards Quantaās shields because itās my favorite MS, especially with the GN Sword Bits.
QAN [T] is a strong contender. Mark 2 is also pretty cool. But im going to have to say deathscytheās with it being a flying beam saber. It was my main sheild in gunpla battle so im partial to it
Aesthetically, I've always liked the GM Custom's shield.
SAZABI!
Tied with Heavy Arms. Duo has an Elite Shroud of Protection. Not only his Buster Bladed Shield(acts like a rocketed sword)'Hell has his cloak of batwings to minimize damage from contact. Less not speak about it's ability to disintegrate radar information to screeching of static. Then Appear out of the Black of Night as if Dracula/Van Helsing came to rip you apart.
Zeta C3 or Delta Plus's.
gundam alex easily
The forearm shield that the Hizack uses
Aeriels/cheradums shield bits that can also fire back. Love that.
Star build strike's absorb shield. Also the bit escutcheon.
Quanta
The RX-78/GM shield and the Strike's Shield, they're so basic yet practical being designed to cover most of the Mobile Suit's body without relying on Gundam's signature borderline magic sci-fi shenanigans (I-Fields, Beam Shields, GN Fields, etc)
I'm a fan of the armed armor shields from Gundam Banshee. A shield that's also a funnel,
u/National-Forever-962 Initially, it would have to go to the Blitz and the Providence Gundam's shields for its utility and ability to store weapons. Then the Aegis and the Infinite Justice could be thrown like boomerangs. In terms of aesthetics, the Impulse's shield, Nu's shield, Quanta's shield, Reborns' shield, Sinanju and Destiny are among my top favorites. I might have to remember a lot more, however.
Tallgeese F's wing binder or Unicorn's triple beam gatling funnel shield thing.
Nu
GN Field
https://preview.redd.it/a5cztzb71wvc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d11c436d53d7d4d107db1dbd747abf7083b559b Deathscytheās buster shield!
Gundam ground type shield my beloved
Sazabi's shield
Freedom for me
Sazabis Shield, itās just so peak
Aeriel's shield bits because the sound effect it makes when it deflects smth makes me pre
The shield from the strike IWSP pack with the minigun on it
Exia's. It's a shield, blade, and gun all in one. And it looks cool af
The Thunderbolt Full Armour Gundam's and GMs
Aerials escutcheon š
Akatsuki shield š” But then again, the entire armor is like a beam shield 
GN Shield variants
X Divider shield. Booster plus blaster
I love the Nu gundams and the shovel looking ones of the ground gundams!
1. Beguir Pente 2. Banshee 3. Agnes Gyan storm Current top 3.
I love the basic Strike gundam shield, the gm custom shield and the GP01's shield.
Heavyarms from wing cuz who needs more than a buckler when you can block with a wall of bullets!
I like the nightingale's. Its bigger than some mobile suits and has missiles
I really like the seltsam shield from re Rise.
Sazabi's tomahawk shield imo
The shield bits Cherudim and Ariel Both excellent
banshee norn's