Hot on the heels of First Grade and Speed Grade comes "Model GD"...
Or maybe not. These are pirated versions of Bandai's 1/400 scale models. Packaging has been redone and the Bandai logo removed.
Max Watanabe took these photos on one of his regular trips to China.
Below: More Model GD.
Below: Stack O pirated Gunpla.
Below: Obviously not only Gunpla gets pirated. Although I do prefer the color of the B-Chiku on this
Ryofu though ^^;
Below: More pirated figures.
Below: Mizuho gets the pirated treatment too.
So what can you do to avoid buying pirated stuff? Well you need good photos and advice so go to the
Comrades section and look for comrades who categorized themselves under "Figures" or "Gundam." You will find a list of most coolsome blogs who know their thing when it comes to figures and Gunpla. They give informative reviews and you can also see a bunch of detailed photos too. Also have a look under the "Otaku" category.
Figure.fm is also a place you want to check out too.
OK, I'm off to the Wonfes now and will be back in the afternoon to upload some coverage. Then its off to the Good Smile offices. See you in a bit.
