Gundam DismantleLooks like an accident happened when they tried to dismantle the 1/1 scale Gundam in Odaiba.
Could it be that the Gundam gods didn't approve?
Via Hatimaki.
Bandai World Gunpla CompetitionWe've had Good Smile Company x Danny Choo, Kotobukiya x Danny Choo and it gives me great pleasure to announce Bandai x AFA x Danny Choo. Muhahahaha! Cant be bothered to copy/paste so head along to the official site for more details of this Bandai off...
GUNDAM EXPOWhile I'm stuck indoors working on the DC to MG migration, Akibahobby-san is out n about taking a load of pics for us at the Gundam Expo being held at Tokyo Big Sight this weekend (last day tomorrow) - check out his pics which include this 1/35 scale...
GunplaA bunch of Gunpla from the Wonfes - finishing off with some Patlabor at the end of this post and continuing to look at the other Mecha related photos including Gurren Lagann in this post over at figure.fm
Gundam GiveawayLooks like figure.fm is really taking off with a load of Japanese press covering the co-branded figure.fm x Kotobukiya Otacool site. Coverage from Gizmodo, MSN, Livedoor and more to come ^^;
http://www.new-akiba.com/archives/2009/07/otacool.html...
Gundam Opening CeremonyVideo of the opening ceremony of the 1/1 scale Gundam at Odaiba.
Many festivities and a load of fans gathered at the venue this weekend. I didn't make it for the opening but will go again. The best time to go will be at about 7PM.
Gunpla N PantsuDiscovered that comrade Yoshimu-san had an FG account and stumbled across these most interesting Gunpla N Pantsu photos that he took.
For those who don't know, FG is a social networking site for figure/model collectors and creators. You need to be...
RX-78Now it moves!
Looks like they now got the steam, head movements and sound effects going. Sounds like its going to take off!
And for those who missed it - the photos are in the Gundam Odaiba photo article.
Original text from wcloudx below.Someo...
Gundam Lit UpUpdate: Now includes HD video (day time).
The Gundam Odaiba now lights up at night. All thats left I think is the steam shooting out from the joints.
More pics at Pink Tentacle.
Assembled Odaiba GundamUpdate: The night time shots I took tonight are up in the Gundam Odaiba photo article.
Its complete and Punynari has more pics at his burogu! (update: and more!)
Cant wait to see it with my own eyes!
As for the location - it should be right he...
Odaiba GundamUpdate: Its complete!
Father of many Dollfie daughters Punynari updates us with more progress on the 1/1 scale Gundam that's being built in Odaiba - more pics at his burogu.
Gundam dolphin looks great.
Up skirt shot. Love the decals.
This is...
Gundam ProjectPunynari gets along to Odaiba and takes a few pics for us of the 1/1 scale Gundam thats currently being built - more pics at his burogu.
From the looks of these photos, it looks like they've done a really good job in making RX78 look more than dec...
Green Tokyo GundamSome progress photos of the 1/1 scale Gundam RX78 thats being built in Odaiba.
They currently got the frame up for the legs and also have many other bits n pieces lying around the construction site.
RX78 will be ready on the 11th of July. While y...
Life-Size GundamLate hijack desu. Very much looking forward to seeing this life size Gundam thats going to be built in Odaiba round the corner.
Apart from the head being able to move up/down/side to side, there will be devices all over the body that will let of so...
Gundam Unicorn Anime OPAwesome fanmade Gundam Unicorn OP. Love the animation style - reminded me of one of my fave Gundam OP's -Stardust memory.
And Stardust Memory below.
And while I'm at it - don't let the OP of War in the Pocket below fool you - a brilliant an...
Perfect Grade RedFrameLooks like I'm going to get back into Gundam modeling come this March when the PG Astray is out. Retails for a whopping [currency=18900].
The PDF of the above image also states that it will come with a comic of some sort and that you need to be over...
Gundam ModsHole O Gundam mod spotted in one of this months hobby mags at my local book store.
Wanted to do mods to my Gundams but never got round to it - didn't have the know-how either.
How many of you mod your Gundams or do you prefer to keep the original p...
Tower O GundamMember Zyuan shows us his Gundam collection - a load of GFF and kits. In the larger version you can spy some figures too. I must get back into Gunpla!
Original text from zyuan below.Hello everyone. How about a little Gundam motivation to kick off...
Ready Made GunplaIn all the garage kit events that I go to, I always see these chaps selling ready made Gunpla.
This ready made Gundam OO is selling for [currency=14000] and the Unicorn below for [currency=16000].
Alternatively, one can pay [currency=90000] at Yaho...
Gundam HeadsMany cool Gundam designs out there but have been wondering whether you would buy just the head? I personally prefer to have the whole body too. Would not mind having this though - especially if the cockpit opens to fit a figma ^^; This Nu Gundam head...
GundamingHmmm. I really need to get back into Gundamming but finding time to start modeling again is going to be tough.
How often do you get around to making a new kit?
Via Byonavi.
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Robot DamashiLooks like Bandai want a piece of the articulated figure market and are jumping on the bandwagon with their Robot Damashi (Robot Spirits) line.
No need for assembly and are ready to play out of the box. The ones they had on display looked like color...
ACGHK 2008Follow the bunch of links below and from the listed blogs to see some awesome coverage of a model show in HK. There are two Gundam girls in there too.
I need to get back into Gundam modeling. When was the last time you built Gunpla?
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WC GundamSomebody just raeped Gundam by making a toilet shaped mobile suit...
Via Neta.
Whats the worst Gundam design in your mind?
I used to think Tallgeese looked odd but the design grew on me and now I love it. Would love an MG Tallgeese.
Psycho Gundam MK IIMore pics of the GFF MC Psycho Gundam MK II at GA Graphic.
Retails for [currency=13650] and is out in September. My Gundam knowledge seems to be fading away - in what series this this appear in?
Another world exclusive Gundam post later today ^o^/
ProcrastinationMember zyuan also getting a load of SAFS?
Its actually his pile of gundams that he has not opened yet.
Same thing with me - got a load of figures I have not opened yet. Usually open the really nice ones first though.
As for Gundams - I really want...
Gyan GirlHas it been 5 years since my last Gundam post?
This "Girl Gyan" can be yours for a laughable [currency=20000] currently up at Yahoo Auction. Any takers?
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2008Didnt bother to travel to Shizuoka this year but Yoshimu-san who I went with last year uploaded a ton of pics from last weeks show.
The only thing interesting from these pics for me is the MG Musha Gundam. Having said that, I still need to finish my...
Gundam SlippersFancy these pair of Gundam slippers which make the Gundam walking noise when you walk?
If so they can be yours for [currency=1984] from Rakuten.
Any takers?
