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Sat 2008/08/30 20:22
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.
This coverage is being brought to you with Akihabaranews.
This coverage is being brought to you with Akihabaranews.
Here are some mecha and "other" stuff from Chara Hobby 2007.
First up is Optimus Prime ...(more)
Mon 08/27 09:20 comments (59)
Up next is the figure stuff from the chara hobby.
I like Noiji Ito-sans work and liked ...(more)
Sun 08/26 00:40 comments (51)
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 20:43
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 20:48
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 21:07
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
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 21:13
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
for the record, i do miss your gundam related posts. ^^
(ID #284721) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:14
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
me too Danny-san, visiting your site got me into Gundam.
(ID #285192) Posted on 2008/08/31 04:13
Director/代表取締役
You guys have given me a mission to finish my MG Wing Gundam ^^;
(ID #285498) Posted on 2008/08/31 12:11
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
yay! will be looking forward to seeing your finished MG Wing Gundam. ^^
(ID #286074) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:17
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:30)
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 21:13
Director/代表取締役
That's the idea ^^;
(ID #285499) Posted on 2008/08/31 12:11
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 08:50
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 21:15
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 21:21
Chemical Engineering Student
I looooooooove the gundam on the first pic!
(ID #284733) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:26
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 21:34
I love all the gundam pictures here!
(ID #284740) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:34
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 21:44
Digital Designer, Guardian media group
Great pics! Loving that first picture, Avalanche Astrea!
(ID #284747) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:56
more like musha avalanche astrea
(ID #284766) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:20
Yeah! same thing I thought when I saw it.
(ID #284840) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:44
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
it's the Musha Avalanche Astrea type F. ^^
(ID #284878) Posted on 2008/08/31 00:13
dun u guys feel the gera zulu looks like jin roh as well =D
(ID #285515) Posted on 2008/08/31 12:43
Wannabe CG Artist/ 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 22:09
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 22:11
Mechanical Engineering student
I would give everything to be able to create Gundams like those! x_x
(ID #284764) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:11
That is one insane shiny Kyrios there O_o
(ID #284769) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:22
Marketing and Law Student
OMGZ.. Wish i could be there also ><
(ID #284767) Posted on 2008/08/30 22:22
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 22:22
Secondary Student~
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 22:33
resident caffeine junkie
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 22:45
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 22:52
figma Collector
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 23:09
C'mon, you know what he means... Finally, another MG from SEED.
(ID #284848) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:51
Director/代表取締役
Shiva diva is a She ^^
(ID #284853) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:53
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 02:54
Oh..
(ID #288036) Posted on 2008/09/02 17:33
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 02:59
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
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 23:06
Part-time Slacker, Part-time Student
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 23:12
Well, I also wanna say what Hayden said, Danny..
(ID #284854) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:54
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
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 00:48
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 06:41
Part-time Slacker, Part-time Student
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 23:08
figma Collector
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 23:11
Part-time Slacker, Part-time Student
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 23:16
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
Testing - Keeps kicking me to 'did u use a naughty word when trying to reply to post....
(ID #284822) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:29
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
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 23:31
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
*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 23:33
Sales Manager by day, Gunpla Otaku by Night...
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 13:10
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
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 00:37
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
I do enjoy PGs but can live without them.
(ID #285340) Posted on 2008/08/31 07:22
Student and full-time otaku
Nice pics, but I'm more into figures I guess
(ID #284805) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:10
The figures look awesome, but I have never really been into Gundam.
(ID #284816) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:23
Bout time we had some gundam content, Want the Master Grade infinite justice. Effing hurry up october!
(ID #284827) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:31
those pics make me wanna get another gundam >_<
(ID #284833) Posted on 2008/08/30 23:35
Hayden in London, UK