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Sat 2008/08/30 20:46
Yikes - has it really been that long since the last Gundam article ^^;
These were taken today at the Chara Hobby being held this weekend at Makuhari.
These were taken today at the Chara Hobby being held this weekend at Makuhari.
Looking at the Gunpla made me realize how much I miss making them - the Unicorn looked especially cool.
The only real notable news was the new articulated series that Bandai is launching called Robot Damashi which I covered a bit earlier in the News Items.
Readers who have been with us for a few years will know that dannychoo.com started to become popular due to the Gundam content which I used to post daily. I also had much time back then to make Gunpla.
Now that I need to spend more time on running my company, I find it difficult to make time to make Gunpla and thus have not really been in the loop with Gundam anymore.
Folks who miss the Gundam stuff can always keep up at Gunota.
Now that the readership has changed a lot, am wondering how many Gundam fanatics are out there?
More Chara Hobby coverage tomorrow and you should expect to see more at Moeyo and Akibahobby.
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Here are some mecha and "other" stuff from Chara Hobby 2007.
First up is...(more)
Mon 08/27 09:44 comments (70)
Up next is the figure stuff from the chara hobby.
I like Noiji Ito-sans ...(more)
Sun 08/26 01:04 comments (54)
Dayum~!! Those are some tasty looking Gundams ^^ Nice photos!! Can't wait fpr the figurine sections of the coverages~XD
(ID #284710) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:07
Software Engineer
Wow... nice gundam pictures you have here. I also think that the Unicron gundam is so damn cool especially when it expanded and show up all the pink color parts.
(ID #284711) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:12
Programmer, Web Developer / Web Designer
You are so fast ^^. I will post mine later tomorrow. I still prefer mecha overall, pre-build if can ^^'
(ID #284717) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:31
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
oh my, the new MG Infinite Justice! the 3 doms in a basket and 2 acguys in the couch looked cute. but the acguys' scene seem wrong somehow. ^^ the Strike-E real type color looks badas awesome. ^^ thank you danny for the gundam update. ^^
(ID #284719) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:37
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
for the record, i do miss your gundam related posts. ^^
(ID #284721) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:38
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
me too Danny-san, visiting your site got me into Gundam.
(ID #285192) Posted on 2008/08/31 04:37
CEO MIrai Inc
You guys have given me a mission to finish my MG Wing Gundam ^^;
(ID #285498) Posted on 2008/08/31 12:35
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
yay! will be looking forward to seeing your finished MG Wing Gundam. ^^
(ID #286074) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:41
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
wow some of those look impressive I've never put together gunpla before...do you paint the parts yourself and glue 'em together or something?
(ID #284720) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:37
CEO MIrai Inc
That's the idea ^^;
(ID #285499) Posted on 2008/08/31 12:35
You can paint and glue, but there's no reason to if that's what you want. The parts just snap together really without the use of glue but people just sand/paint/glue for better aesthetic appeal... So yeah. You can build most Gunpla stright from the box!
(ID #290031) Posted on 2008/09/04 09:14
Designer, Trader
I'm also a Gunpla collector first before became figures collector, I never bought a single Gunpla in more than 3 years (the last one was PG Strike Gundam) since somehow I lost interest collecting them while my figures have growing so fast in past 3 years. But seeing your report now I would like to buy and built the Unicorn.
(ID #284723) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:39
Wahhhh~ I'm a huge gundam fan... but never really had an interest in collecting the figures. But After this post I may have changed my mind. They're really nice!
(ID #284730) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:45
willdavis (Registered on 2008/08/19 07:33)
Chemical Engineering Student
I looooooooove the gundam on the first pic!
(ID #284733) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:50
Full-time student へへ
i saw alot of those gundams in this month's issue of hobby japan
(ID #284739) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:58
I love all the gundam pictures here!
(ID #284740) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:58
WOAH! they must have used some really powerful car polish or something now that's what i call a gundam fanatic paradise!
(ID #284742) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:08
Web Designer & Game Developer
Great pics! Loving that first picture, Avalanche Astrea!
(ID #284747) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:20
more like musha avalanche astrea
(ID #284766) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:44
Yeah! same thing I thought when I saw it.
(ID #284840) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:08
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
it's the Musha Avalanche Astrea type F. ^^
(ID #284878) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:37
dun u guys feel the gera zulu looks like jin roh as well =D
(ID #285515) Posted on 2008/08/31 13:07
CG Artist wannabe / Figure Collector / Deadman
Now that you mentioned Gundam, It's been so long since I built a kit... Next week will be arrival of my SD Gundam Exia kit and SD GP-03D kit also figma kanu. Can't wait to have them...
(ID #284761) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:33
Wish I could own any Gunpla rather than watching them here. My parents wouldn't allow me to get them. Scare my parents will throw them away when I'm not at home.
(ID #284763) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:35
Mechanical Engineering student
I would give everything to be able to create Gundams like those! x_x
(ID #284764) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:35
That is one insane shiny Kyrios there O_o
(ID #284769) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:46
Marketing and Law Student
OMGZ.. Wish i could be there also ><
(ID #284767) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:46
I'm a Gundam fan, too. I used to build a lot of the old Gundam and Patlabor kits as a kid. My real passion, though was in the old 元祖SDガンダム kits. Those were the best...^_^
(ID #284768) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:46
OMG all look so~ooo cool! ^^ whats that red colour transparent-ish (metallic?) gundam? love watching gundam but havent put my hands on one yet (but I really want to!) ^^; I always look at those modelers webbie and saw many amazing works!
(ID #284773) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:57
Web monkey, coffee addicted cerberus, Chef Vader
SWEET LEAPIN JESUS!!! I FEEL THE FIRE TO BUILD GUNPLA NOW!!! *opens nearest queued gunpla box in his stack*
(ID #284783) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:09
closet hikikomori
Finally a Master Grade from the SEED series. Infinite Justice looks so cool even in grey-scale. lol. I know what you mean - not having the time for Gunpla. I had the same problem. a few boxes of unopened/unfinished Gundams stashed in a quiet corner back home. They're near retirement.
(ID #284790) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:16
figma Addict XD
Finally? There have been Master Grades for Strike, Strike Rouge, Freedom, Force Impulse, Strike Freedom, Destiny and Strike Noir from the SEED series. Infinite Justice is only their latest SEED MG. What I'm curious about is the Gundam Exia pictured. It looks detailed enough to possibly be the next MG after I-Justice maybe?
(ID #284802) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:33
C'mon, you know what he means... Finally, another MG from SEED.
(ID #284848) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:15
CEO MIrai Inc
Shiva diva is a She ^^
(ID #284853) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:17
Office Manager
what the... I am speechless.. :3 No offense, but it's quit rare to see someone especially a girl making a gunpla. I'm honored. As for me although I'm a boy, some of my friend will still laugh at me ^_^
(ID #285143) Posted on 2008/08/31 03:18
Oh..
(ID #288036) Posted on 2008/09/02 17:57
Office Manager
Nah.. I think Bandai will stick to their UC models. They still has MG Zaku cannon, Zaku tank, Gun tank, and G-Armor in their line up. I ever heard they will probably release either Sinanju or Kshatriya. But still i want MG from AD Universe too.. 00 would be nice..
(ID #285147) Posted on 2008/08/31 03:23
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
well - Ive probably been with your website here over 3-4 or more years??? I was also present long before you had the whole user login system. (building your little empire here & giving us users a voice so we can interact more with you, the site & also other users) well - you have definitely moved away from Gundam. I remember back in the day almost 98% of posts were on Gundam related topics. but i suppose after completing the initial task of making the site successful you got bored (perhaps? :P) & decided to seek out alternative news & happenings to blog about. But one of the main reasons i stuck with this site for so long was the Gundam postings - youd post about new/older models & id start making a wish list for my next trip to Hong Kong. Im no doubt a huge Gundam Fanatic & because the site Meta expontentialy going from Gundam to more Japanese Culture related & other topics I havent posted as much as I would have liked. Even though I do read all your posts & find them interesting (I hope to visit japan soon & hopefuly be able to meet the 'man behind the mask' - yay stormtrooper!) free saki for all!!! Errrrrrr what elso do i want to say???? yeah! i miss the Gundam posts - I know your really busy & keeping up with every area (Echi, Gundam, Culture etc etc) is obviously not an easy job given that you maintain the website in your own time so trying to blend it in with everything that life throws at you cant be easy. & with this post I think ive been with the site long enough to meet 'Grand Kai' (or OAP) status 'Nuff Rezpekt' Hayden. - (one of your most commited fans)
(ID #284799) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:30
Reminds me of the days when the users had dozens of pixelated SD Gundams avatars to choose from too.
(ID #284807) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:36
Well, I also wanna say what Hayden said, Danny..
(ID #284854) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:18
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
have always wondered about that, Who here is person who has been around the longest and is still commenting.
(ID #284952) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:12
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
This post has me thinking of the old days too... Well said Hayden. It's nice to see you are still around.
(ID #285312) Posted on 2008/08/31 07:05
Come to think of it... Danny had stop complaining about Bandai taking ages to release its new Perfect Grade... Glad to see you put up a new Gundam update!
(ID #284800) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:32
figma Addict XD
In their defense, the last Perfect Grade (Strike/Strike Rouge/Aile Skygrasper) was quite excellent. Easily the best of the PGs so far. It'll be tough to top.
(ID #284806) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:35
True. What Bandai made wasn't a Perfect Grade but a yardstick; the yardstick of all Gundam kits
(ID #284810) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:40
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
Testing - Keeps kicking me to 'did u use a naughty word when trying to reply to post....
(ID #284822) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:53
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
OMG DANNY fix the naughty word kick to google thing!!! i cant reply to peoples post 'my style' - full of sarcasim & lavish idioticness
(ID #284828) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:55
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
*Reply to Lazy Fiends post* - heres a 'cut down' censored version of my messege Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Custom is the BEST PG evah!!! the new 'V.2' Wing Zero Endless Waltz Custom with the pearl finish is truely beautiful ~*Gundams is serious biznesses*~
(ID #284830) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:57
Gundam Australia Forum Admin
Hayden I really liked the PG WZC too. I documented my snap build here if you're interested in taking a look: http://www.evilcow.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=863 Came up pretty nice in the end if I do say so myself ^^
(ID #286663) Posted on 2008/09/01 13:34
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
I think Danny mentioned this once, but don't think bandai plans on releasing any PG in the foreseeable future, PGs cost more to produce thus they are more expensive and harder to sell, plus Bandai certainly makes more money by selling MG kits.
(ID #284933) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:01
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
I do enjoy PGs but can live without them.
(ID #285340) Posted on 2008/08/31 07:46
Student and full-time otaku
Nice pics, but I'm more into figures I guess
(ID #284805) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:34
The figures look awesome, but I have never really been into Gundam.
(ID #284816) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:47
Bout time we had some gundam content, Want the Master Grade infinite justice. Effing hurry up october!
(ID #284827) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:55
you wonder why there's no food
those pics make me wanna get another gundam >_<
(ID #284833) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:59
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
word Purgatoreh (spelt correctly of course) is a 'bad word' which has been pick up by the Danny Choo defence net...... (testing parameters)
(ID #284835) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:59
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
purgatory?
(ID #284957) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:14
Web Surfer, 大学生 【だいがくせい】
Dam!!thats alot pictures!! Cant pic my favorite.
(ID #284849) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:15
Service desk support
The unicorn escaping is quite cool, shame that they didn't manage to recreate the "berserk" feel it gave when it escaped in the animated section they used for the unicorn advert. And that Modified Perfect Grade Strike Noir is brilliant!!! And I'm not even that big a fan of strike noir!!!
(ID #284855) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:18
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
wow the coloured infinite justice is not the to-be-released MG version right but a very good mod right? due to other commitments, i'm also spending lesser time on gundams now. :-(
(ID #284863) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:27
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
I've got a bad feeling that I will be in the same predicament as well. can't even paint my gundams anymore. I'm seriously considering having them built by commission. it's certainly less fun but at least I wouldn't leave kits gathering dust in boxes.
(ID #284902) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:48
Hotdog Repairman
Marvin, believe you got a new baby, yes? Congrats, but say bye bye to gundam time...
(ID #285153) Posted on 2008/08/31 03:29
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
LOL thanks FatB, it's GFFs and HCM-Pros from now on. ^^; tried to build a gunpla without sanding or painting a few weeks ago, didn't look so good. :(
(ID #286081) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:47
Dog of the Country
i;m not a big fan of gunpla, but looking at these makes me wanna salute Gunotas!! if Bandai is coming up nicely made Robot Damashi, I might consider a buy.
(ID #284899) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:47
I have never put together or owned gunpla before, but the pictures look interesting. Nice coverage:)
(ID #284960) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:14
ColdFusion Developer
Ah so you did end up going to Chara Hobby. I also went as well but yet to even look at my photos.
(ID #284976) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:27
WOW! Very Very Nice!
(ID #284979) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:28
wow, many nice gundam, i like the 1st one the most.
(ID #285008) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:41
anime/cosplay events organizer
And it was those Gundam articles that attracted me here to DC.com way before ^____^
(ID #285016) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:46
I think a lot of those in the models there are actually used for magazine shots; I recall the Astraea x Overflag and Tieren diorama via Ngee Khiong.
(ID #285028) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:53
hmmmmm gundam 00 series mecha doesnt attracts me. i like the old torso better. the ORb thing in the middle looks like bomberman+gundam. ARGH. and no big wings/back pack for the main mecha. GODAMNIT.
(ID #285029) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:53
Its just simply stunningly beautiful~
(ID #285036) Posted on 2008/08/31 01:57
former Emperor of Britannia
OH MY GHULAY~! i've just got back 4 hrs ago from a Gundam Exhibit here in my country and this fuels things up again! Gundams really do own the word "AWESOME". DO WANT ON THE ASTRIA FRAME~!
(ID #285061) Posted on 2008/08/31 02:08
Looking for work again
I have only wanted one Gundam series. Which was Gundam Wing. So I would love every one of the gundams that they had out for that series. Since I have not seen the others, I don't want em :P I managed to buy and put together 4 1 to a 100 gundam kits from the Gundam Wing series, but they fell out of fashion in the US before I could get all of them.
(ID #285131) Posted on 2008/08/31 02:52
fresh grad
The "Gundam modeling tutorial for busy people" was the one that lured me into this site. DC's site is also the reason I got back into gunpla modeling (I switched to Zoids before coming back to gundam). Yea, I really miss the gundam updates from Danny. I learned a lot from here =)
(ID #285133) Posted on 2008/08/31 02:58
CEO kerororo (Registered on 2008/02/27 07:54)
Yeah, Same. Well It's good to finally have a new gundam article up ^^ but unfortunately, Gunota is closing down. :(
(ID #286347) Posted on 2008/09/01 05:49
Office Manager
Ah.. I see Khsatriya and Sinanju there.. Hope Bandai will make the MG for them. It would be great! Delta gundam and Geara doga would not bad either.. MS from Unicorn series are awesome.. Currently waiting 00 to storm the MG line up. ^_^
(ID #285136) Posted on 2008/08/31 03:04
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
So many Gundams....... Is that a MG Infinite Justice I see... I want!!!!!! I love the details of some of these models... Just wow!!!!!!
(ID #285146) Posted on 2008/08/31 03:22
avanlache exia looks sick
(ID #285152) Posted on 2008/08/31 03:28
I honestly was never a big fan of war stories, which is why I loved G Gundam to death. It was the only Gundam series I watched more than 10 episodes of and liked.
(ID #285155) Posted on 2008/08/31 03:30
Ronin - Looking for #1
That Zaku is so awesome. I love how they refrence the helmet to German WW2 helmets. Gotta have love also for that beautiful NZ-666 and that MSN-06S. I just love those heavy armors, the Zeon just have different looks than the typical "gundams". So much more design put into there armors while i love the good guys most of the typical "gundams" all look similar. I do love Unicorn though.Great pics Danny, keep the gunamd news/pics coming. I prefer to see and read Gundam coverage over "human" figure news. Im just a Mech head I guess.
(ID #285167) Posted on 2008/08/31 03:59
Software Developer / Programmer
Gundams = awesomeness
(ID #285193) Posted on 2008/08/31 04:38
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
Great article Danny! I feel reinvigorated. Well, i'm off to buy some more gundam kits. BTW, can any wise and kind soul tell me what the model is in this pic? http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2810069357/sizes/o/
(ID #285196) Posted on 2008/08/31 04:40
Office Manager
Umm.. It's MG Strike Noir with a custom painting.
(ID #285539) Posted on 2008/08/31 13:47
dont know much about Gundam figures but those are really great *o*
(ID #285205) Posted on 2008/08/31 04:48
I personally don't care much for Gundams. Never did. They're just not elegant enough for my tastes, I guess.
(ID #285253) Posted on 2008/08/31 05:43
so many exia's....but good coverage
(ID #285264) Posted on 2008/08/31 05:55
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I LOLed at the basket of doms and the 2 Acguys huddling on the arm chair LOL so adorable!
(ID #285279) Posted on 2008/08/31 06:16
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:28)
The Sword of Magus
I'm a gundam fan, though I started visiting this website because of my intrigue in figures. :P
(ID #285302) Posted on 2008/08/31 06:52
security/3d graphic artist
gundams brought me here when i was looking to get the crossbone gundam x-3 in fix figuration! and i ran acrooss ur gallery of the x-2 i belive.. been hooked ever since! I agree.. haven't had much time for the hobby with school and all, but slowly making more time for it latly as school is winding down. I knew of someboy, not a gunlpa, but a model builder non the less, that he spent a minimum of 2hrs working on his models.. no matter what! it didn't mater if he didn't sleep, he spent quality time with his models.. True dedication!
(ID #285308) Posted on 2008/08/31 06:57
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Gundam is definitely something I can't live without. If I had to give up but one of my other anime otaku type activities, Gundam is what I would keep. I'm sure it is what first brought me to DC.com many years ago. *feeling old*. I understand you not having time Danny to build kits. I'm having the same problem, but I will work it back into my schedule somehow. I enjoy Gundam. Yesterday I was greeted with a box that contained two of the latest GFFs and an HG I'm looking forward to building. It will take sometime to build... T_T I do wish they would let us see what the new GFF Metal will look like soon. At first I wasn't really impresses with the GFF Metal figures. Now I look at them as the PGs of the GFF line. Wish they would give us a few Zeon suits in GFF Metal...
(ID #285333) Posted on 2008/08/31 07:38
I'm definitely a Gundam fan. Looking foward to seeing more 00 Gundam figures.
(ID #285344) Posted on 2008/08/31 07:53
Not really into them but I think they look cool.
(ID #285347) Posted on 2008/08/31 07:57
I wonder if bees have knees...
(ID #285348) Posted on 2008/08/31 07:58
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
Ya, been reading for a while. Do miss a lot of the gundamn posts. It was DC that made me more passionate about the gundams. If you don't have time it's hard to make them. I am fairly busy these days too and don't even have time to maintain my own blog as often as I want. It would be great if someone posted more gundan related material such as new releases in the member news section.
(ID #285362) Posted on 2008/08/31 08:15
Gundam Australia Forum Admin
Another Gunpla fan in Brisbane huh? Maybe you would be interested to check out the forum I have set up for Gundam enthusiasts in Australia if you haven't done so already? Just click the link under my name ^^
(ID #286658) Posted on 2008/09/01 13:31
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
Gundams are awesome and I enjoy building them. But given the choice I'd stick with figures. That's just me though.
(ID #285364) Posted on 2008/08/31 08:18
i love my GUNDAM!
(ID #285378) Posted on 2008/08/31 09:11
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Gundam is the best! I still haven't picked it up yet LOL Wished I start sooner...
(ID #285405) Posted on 2008/08/31 10:16
JR. College Student
I've never seen Gundam believe it or not. I have however seen other mecha shows, so I can understand the whole giant-robot appeal.
(ID #285414) Posted on 2008/08/31 10:44
Student Engineer
I love some of the new Zaku models. I have also been under the radar on Gundam a lot too- the primary reason being a lack of availability then I have a lot of work to do here at the campus. I go out of my way sometimes to build models, though. I am working on a Tamiya 1/35 IDF Merkava right now.
(ID #285423) Posted on 2008/08/31 10:48
New kits to buy! <rant> Anyway I felt pretty pissed when I see that the HG 1/144 00 Gundam doesn't include the shield. Damn! Makes me think of the time when I found out that HG 1/144 Dynames hasn't got the pistols. Seems like only the HG 1/144 00 Gundam doesn't have the shield. The Robot Tamashii, HCMpro, 1/100 even the SD have the shield. Damn!!! </rant>
(ID #285483) Posted on 2008/08/31 12:05
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
Wow all of those are so well built. I only have 2 gundams built, both suck and busted. First one was because I bought a MG for my first time building, did not end up well...I just sucked at it. The 2nd one I just dropped it and it broke...also possibly due to my lack of skill.
(ID #285484) Posted on 2008/08/31 12:09
I just don't have adequate space to spray, and hand painting every part looks sloppy with visible brush strokes. I wish there was an in-depth definitive tutorial for how to paint them to look "great", i.e. - no visible brush strokes, order of operations, etc.
(ID #285526) Posted on 2008/08/31 13:39
can any1 tell me what the gundam in the 1st pic is?
(ID #285575) Posted on 2008/08/31 14:05
That the Astraea F with Avalanche equipment. It was featured in last month's Hobby Japan I think. Its just a display, not going to be for sale.
(ID #285783) Posted on 2008/08/31 17:47
just got my figma saber this morning and my friend gave me a gunpla as a four month late birthday present... so maybe ill try building it sometime soon... need some pens and spray tho..
(ID #285617) Posted on 2008/08/31 14:59
neat pics although i am not a big fan of 00 series, there are some really cool looking gundam 1 question--> whats that gundam on the first picture/ cover? some modification of exia or astraea?
(ID #285675) Posted on 2008/08/31 16:00
Designer
There is a radio knob each on the 1st gundam's knee... wonder is it used to wind-up the legs for moving.. lol
(ID #285737) Posted on 2008/08/31 17:03
I'm not a collector but I enjoy assembling, posing, modifying/customizing, displaying etc. them. Wow, some mouth watering gundam pics you got there.
(ID #285740) Posted on 2008/08/31 17:07
I'll be honest and say I've never actually got into Gundam. Mostly because of the lack of opportunity I had to ever watch a Gundam anime. And now that I can there are so many different Gundam series out there that I have no idea where to start. As for Gunpla I wouldn't mind trying my hand at building some of them. I use to enjoy building models when I was younger. If anyone has any recommendations for a Gundam anime to watch and/or any Gunpla I can start with please let me know.
(ID #285776) Posted on 2008/08/31 17:38
I've never been into Gundam figures, probably because I don't understand them (I've led a very sheltered life ^_^). I intend going to the Expo in October at the Excel centre in London, so maybe I will pick up something from there. I enjoy the creative aspect of kit figures, so perhaps I should give these fellas a go - after all, it's only fair!
(ID #285785) Posted on 2008/08/31 17:49
Student/Part-timer
The teal decals on the unicorn looks interesting.. But I really like the destiny variation pic, pretty good turn-out with the maroon/purple color
(ID #285852) Posted on 2008/08/31 18:52
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
I discovered this site because of Danny's Gundam coverage! I'm so happy that Danny has more Gundam news for us evn though it is rare nowadays.. I've always thought that the Gundam section had the least news... Anyways, I'm always in the loop in the world of Gundam, but my unbuilt models are quickly building dust as I don't have time because of school, but I'll never let others build my models for me even though that they can do a better job than me. There's this sense of accomplishment once you finish a Gundam, and it feels very good. School is brutal, and I'm lucky enough to have finished painting my Pink Zaku. I still have 5 more years of schooling to go, since I plan on taking up Law... but that won't let my love for Gundam wither, I'll always squeeze time so that I can do things that I love (drawing,gundams and gaming)
(ID #286001) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:21
Heheheh wildflug, i'm taking up law right now, and i'm still building my kits :P so we can do this! when we're lawyers, we'll have gundam model kits in our offices... hahaha... by the way, the gundam unicorn looks cool, no need to paint it huh?
(ID #286033) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:57
Gundam Australia Forum Admin
I would hire a lawyer with Gundam in his office in an instant! :D
(ID #286655) Posted on 2008/09/01 13:29
Nice! Gundam has made an epic return in here. Thanks for sharing. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but unfortunately Gunota has officially closed down. Lost another excellent source for Gunpla information. :/
(ID #286144) Posted on 2008/09/01 01:58
Gundam Australia Forum Admin
Noooo! That's a tradgedy! Where am I going to get my daily updates now? T____T
(ID #286652) Posted on 2008/09/01 13:26
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
Infinite Justice spotted. INFINITE JUSTIC SPOTTED!! 8D
(ID #286203) Posted on 2008/09/01 03:13
Gundam Australia Forum Admin
+1 Gunpla fanatic right here! Sad that you seem to have lost interest due to time constraints Danny. Please keep up the Gundam coverage T_T
(ID #286600) Posted on 2008/09/01 12:28
Gunpla has been always close to my heart, even though my finances don't approve of 'em. I do hope you find time to knock out a kit or two, they're always a surefire good time. :)
(ID #286643) Posted on 2008/09/01 13:16
Gundam Australia Forum Admin
That Zaku with all the extra clips and armour?? Is that a custom build or something we'll be seeing available for purchase in future? Come back Gunota!! Sad, sad news. I hugely appreciated the work you guys did and I'm sad to see you go! Sorry for all the posts in this article! ^^
(ID #286669) Posted on 2008/09/01 13:40
Wow all the models look great! I definatly want to get my hands on the OO Gundam and I love the Char's Zaku II iPhone stand.
(ID #286864) Posted on 2008/09/01 17:02
.NET/Web Developer
Wow. Those gundams look cool. especially the one with the pink wings. ^^ Would love to try out doing gunpla but i'm just not good at doing the painting myself. heheh. I wish I had some artistic talent.
(ID #286901) Posted on 2008/09/01 17:33
MORE GUNDAM NEEDED DANNY!!!!!!
(ID #286917) Posted on 2008/09/01 18:10
Systems Engineer
:)) Three DOMs in a basket? How much for a dozen? And do you happen to have a green ones? :))
(ID #287831) Posted on 2008/09/02 14:24
website/graphic designer
I'm not fan of Gundam enough to remember the names of most characters or Gundams ^^; I do like watching the series though, my brother got a hold of the older ones and I like them too =D (I started from Gundam Wing at first). My brother builds them, but no painting or sanding u_u~ We'd like to try completing a few, but our rooms are too small too even attempt.
(ID #288291) Posted on 2008/09/02 23:59
College student and part-time Zeon MS Pilot
Wow, these models are amazing! Gundam 0079 has been my bag since I watched it on Toonami oh, so many years ago...but now I see that there are more people that like it just like me and know way more about it.
(ID #288307) Posted on 2008/09/03 00:19
my user name says it all :)
(ID #288831) Posted on 2008/09/03 09:24
As does mine =P, anyone know of any good gunpla blogging sites apart from Ngee Khiong now that Gunota has shut down?
(ID #289496) Posted on 2008/09/03 19:57
Customer Service
Yup I was surprised my self... Gunota is now over... Well, lesson learned from the anime Honey & Clover... live situation may change our path but no matter what we have to keep on going. Feel sad but all the best to Gunota... I believe there will be more great Gundam-related blog out there sooner or later. I hope Danny Choo wont shut down his Gundam Portal either ...
(ID #461875) Posted on 2009/01/25 23:00
Editor/Writer
I've dedicated a lot of my life, time and money to my interest and adoration of MS Gundam. I'm just about finished with my Crossbone Gundam Ver. Ka (MG), and then plan on working on my S Gundam or Resin FA Gundam Mk.II.
(ID #289865) Posted on 2008/09/04 05:45
Wow! Finally some gundam coverage! I was wandering around HLJ and saw the page for MG Strike Freedom Extra Finish version, due for release September, I wonder why it wasn't at the show? Here's the link anyways: http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN956892?nav=rss Anyone have any pictures of it or know anything about it?
(ID #290038) Posted on 2008/09/04 09:24
Visual Communications and Web 2.0
MORE GUNDAM POSTS! hehehe awww thats too bad, I love seen your pictures of gundams. makes me want to buy a few hehehe
(ID #291496) Posted on 2008/09/05 13:04
filmmaker, daydreamer
very badass designs
(ID #311210) Posted on 2008/09/24 03:10
Nice ... very nice ...
(ID #312135) Posted on 2008/09/24 22:00
TaskaroAKAtr1ckmastrAKANoobNeedsHelp in Up your butt and around the corner (Registered on 2008/10/14 11:24)
student
Gundam 00 Season 2 FTW!!!!!!!!!!!! 00 gundam looks cool with the double solar furnaces and the special trans-am (i think) is ownage also!
(ID #340148) Posted on 2008/10/20 13:06
EX-Student(?)
Started watching Gundam 00. :D Now looking at those... solar energy things inside the Exia reminds me of those toys of "Bomberman" with a marble inside it and push the button behind. ahah xD
(ID #342889) Posted on 2008/10/23 01:02
Has been ages since you posted gundam stuff lol, Tis how i stumbled upon this site. I remember when you were still writing that tutorial thing :P. That was very useful, thanks a bunch!! Hope you find time to finish your Wing Gundam, maybe start building some more! ^^
(ID #351198) Posted on 2008/10/30 05:05
So is that Exia a master grade...I feel stupid not being able to tell...God I hope it is...
(ID #351638) Posted on 2008/10/30 12:44
No...no it isn't ^_^
(ID #361658) Posted on 2008/11/07 05:49
DAMMIT I Want a Damn MG of that.... I refuse to pay what the dude at the local distributer wants for a HG its ridiculous.........This is my life in a nut shell....
(ID #370856) Posted on 2008/11/14 15:17
Oh and thanks for lettin me know much appreciated
(ID #370859) Posted on 2008/11/14 15:18
Customer Service
Dear Danny Choo.. You did said the following; "Now that the readership has changed a lot, am wondering how many Gundam fanatics are out there?" Well... I can tell you that there are still many Gundam fanatics out here... most of them always add a link of your website into their website/blog... Gundam... a small market or a big toy universe it is, will surely have their fans as long as BANDAI never stop in making them better and better year in year out... both the anime and the toys/kits... As for other loyal readers of your portal... I think anything that you posts.. they'll read it anyway...
(ID #461870) Posted on 2009/01/25 22:53
wooooo, i like those picture superb details, that what kind of gunpla want ^^
(ID #469289) Posted on 2009/01/31 15:34
I never caught on to the whole Acguy crazy. In Gundam online they'd be entire player-run events that were dedicated to them.
(ID #479383) Posted on 2009/02/08 03:47
Scanlator (Cleaner)
I was building a master grade version of the first gundam but I lost the little red jewel thing on the head... I don't think I can finish this anymore and call it a gundam -__-
(ID #494707) Posted on 2009/02/19 10:08
Photographer Wanna-be
As much as I prefer realism and something sensible, those are killer, awesome.
(ID #520754) Posted on 2009/03/14 04:35
student
gundam hobby is very time consuming... i've got a heap of unbuilt gundams... can't evne find time myself! i wish i had like a month or so to just harsh work on my gundams... sigh
(ID #536636) Posted on 2009/03/27 10:42
Student,Freelance Graphic Designer
excellent work..makes me like gundam even more
(ID #555089) Posted on 2009/04/09 03:03
I am in sheer awe of the mechanical beauty I've just seen...
(ID #555662) Posted on 2009/04/09 15:13
This is just incredible. So many awesome gundams. I like the shiny red one especially.
(ID #590124) Posted on 2009/05/04 04:56
Whoa! I just became a noob at plasmo. Those Gundams are sweet.
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