Gundam Giveaway

Wed 2009/07/22 09:36 JST
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Looks 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
http://akiba.keizai.biz/headline/1555/
http://www.gizmodo.jp/2009/07/post_5835.html
http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/4258834/
http://digitallife.jp.msn.com/article/article.aspx/genreid=104/articleid=439995/
http://news.ameba.jp/gizmodo/2009/07/41953.html

Apart from the current 3 Figure Giveaway, HobbyLink Japan also want to give 3 figure.fm users a Robot Tamashii of their choice. All you have to do to enter is post photos of any Gunpla kit that you have made. The best three kits will be chosen by HobbyLink Japan and the winners choose what Robot Tamashii they want.

Rules and wot not over at figure.fm. Anybody can register and post stuff straight away.
Arms Installation is complete - good luck!

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  • yamada
    yamada in Belait District, Brunei Darussalam (Registered on 2009/02/04)
    studying comp studies, dreamer but not really diligent ('~`)
    http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com

    I don't have Gunpla yet.

    Wed 2009/07/22 09:11:44 JST (ID #682384)
    reply to yamada's comment
    • Cyberchaos
      Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
      Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
      http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

      darnit - same here

      Wed 2009/07/22 09:18:28 JST (ID #682390)
      reply to Cyberchaos's comment
    • yihsieh
      yihsieh in CA, USA (Registered on 2009/04/29)
      student
      http://listlessink.wordpress.com/

      Me too. Not only do I not have one, I didn't even know what Gunpla is....

      Wed 2009/07/22 12:55:15 JST (ID #682552)
      reply to yihsieh's comment
    • Yalari
      Yalari in your imagination (Registered on 2007/09/18)

      I do, but they're certainly not if a decent standard enough to win anything.

      Wed 2009/07/22 14:59:14 JST (ID #682607)
      reply to Yalari's comment
    • Reltair
      Reltair in California, United States (Registered on 2009/06/13)
      College Student
      http://www.projectsaber.com

      Ditto.

      Wed 2009/07/22 17:12:09 JST (ID #682691)
      reply to Reltair's comment
    • silent1134
      silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
      ???Confused???

      Same goes for me...

      Thu 2009/07/23 02:47:16 JST (ID #683107)
      reply to silent1134's comment
    • raptor_cZn
      raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/12)
      Pre-U Student
      http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net

      Me too. Well I have one actually but its the cheapest one and more like a door gift ^^;

      Fri 2009/07/24 08:24:09 JST (ID #684159)
      reply to raptor_cZn's comment
      • Y10NRDY
        Y10NRDY in USA (Registered on 2009/06/04)
        Comic Shop Owner

        mine suck ass.

        Sat 2009/07/25 02:28:25 JST (ID #684833)
        reply to Y10NRDY's comment
  • lightningsabre
    lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30)
    Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
    http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/

    Danny, I asked a question on figure.fm and was wondering if I can enter a mod/kitbash? Go or no go?

    Wed 2009/07/22 09:12:44 JST (ID #682386)
    reply to lightningsabre's comment
  • Jeromaru
    Jeromaru in San Diego CA. (U.S. of A) (Registered on 2008/04/29)
    Night Stalker
    http://myspace.com/Jaycolina_02

    interesting giveaway. good luck to all participants!cant wait to see those amazing entrys

    Wed 2009/07/22 09:23:05 JST (ID #682393)
    reply to Jeromaru's comment
  • Kushieda
    Kushieda in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2009/03/30)
    Student
    http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/

    Haha, I tried getting into professional gunpla making, but it didn't go too well. I don't think I have the artistic skills to know where to put details and i'm such a collector heh, thinking that I would spoil the model if I did something wrong.
    Also so many giveaways that have come from the re-release of figure.fm

    Wed 2009/07/22 09:33:21 JST (ID #682404)
    reply to Kushieda's comment
  • NPC
    NPC in Rocklin, CA (Registered on 2007/12/06)
    JR. College Student
    http://npc.talkingincircles.net/

    Looks like I could have at least participated in one of these, darn. I'm asleep at the switch as they say.

    Wed 2009/07/22 09:41:21 JST (ID #682411)
    reply to NPC's comment
  • Kesenaitsumi
    Kesenaitsumi in Sengoku, Tokyo (Registered on 2009/02/06)
    Student, Performer
    http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/

    Didn't have one. Zannnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeenn

    Wed 2009/07/22 09:56:20 JST (ID #682428)
    reply to Kesenaitsumi's comment
  • euphoria
    euphoria in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/04/28)
    Student/Part-timer
    http://random-euphoria.blogspot.com/

    ooo, never knew a gizmodo japan existed... adds to daily site visit list, though I have no clue how to read japanese :P

    Hmm i have a whole bunch of airbrushed gundams, but I usually just faithfully recreate the original colors...maybe ill submit some for the heck of it.

    Wed 2009/07/22 09:56:23 JST (ID #682429)
    reply to euphoria's comment
  • aprilius20
    aprilius20 in Malaysia. Physically, at least. (Registered on 2008/10/26)
    Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
    http://www.aprilius20.com

    Haha, impossible for me. All I have is one stock FG Strike Freedom which is gathering dust on my shelf:3

    Wed 2009/07/22 09:59:55 JST (ID #682435)
    reply to aprilius20's comment
  • kyubi
    kyubi in Australia (Registered on 2009/05/11)
    website designer in training

    damn my top best ones were broken by little kids while i was babysitting damn, now all i have is Guren mkII and freedom
    i wonder if they will except Gurren Lagann

    Wed 2009/07/22 10:03:27 JST (ID #682441)
    reply to kyubi's comment
  • Takako
    Takako in Philippines (Registered on 2009/04/16)
    writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
    http://popgoespj.blogspot.com

    I've lost my Gundam Wing Custom kit! Oh noez! I can't join >.<

    Wed 2009/07/22 10:06:13 JST (ID #682447)
    reply to Takako's comment
  • necrophadian
    necrophadian in a transitionary phase of existence (Registered on 2007/04/22)
    -1
    http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/

    anything from the Gundam meta-verse right? so do the bad guys count? Sieg Zeon!

    Wed 2009/07/22 10:16:53 JST (ID #682461)
    reply to necrophadian's comment
  • zyuan
    zyuan in the coolest driver's high! (Registered on 2007/10/12)
    student
    http://www.gunpla-inochi.com

    Yay! A contest that I can enter IMMEDIATELY for once :D. I even already know what to submit ^^;..

    Wed 2009/07/22 10:17:06 JST (ID #682462)
    reply to zyuan's comment
    • tamerchris
      tamerchris in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/07)
      Gunpla Hunter
      http://www.flickr.com/photos/31219625@N03/

      lol Z, have you been waiting for this?

      Since Danny has focus on figures more than Gundams, I guess the Gundam community here has decrease. Let's give this our best shot, Gunpla comrades!! XD

      Wed 2009/07/22 17:54:38 JST (ID #682724)
      reply to tamerchris's comment
  • Pippo
    Pippo in Italy (Registered on 2007/07/03)
    Universitary Student

    i'm gonna try this, with my only mg gundam XD

    Wed 2009/07/22 10:18:38 JST (ID #682463)
    reply to Pippo's comment
  • Hidden Oasis
    Hidden Oasis in California, United Sates (Registered on 2008/10/28)
    College Freshmen

    I don't have time to make my own gundams or so I tell myself.

    Wed 2009/07/22 10:47:57 JST (ID #682480)
    reply to Hidden Oasis's comment
  • Veeediot
    Veeediot in Canada (Registered on 2009/01/30)
    Multimedia Designer/Developer
    http://www.mcmonagle-interphase.com/

    Aw man, I'm never going to win a giveaway. I never have enough money for good gunpla (the cheap kits that snap together are soooo ugly) or nice figures or a nice camera to take pictures of either one.

    That's it then. I'm going back to painting D&D miniatures.

    Wed 2009/07/22 10:54:53 JST (ID #682485)
    reply to Veeediot's comment
  • Syaoran
    Syaoran in Io, Jupiter (Registered on 2009/01/31)
    Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
    http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran

    Good luck to those who enter. Will be waiting to see some of the awesome jobs people have done! ^^

    Wed 2009/07/22 11:17:51 JST (ID #682496)
    reply to Syaoran's comment
  • SG
    SG in 英国 (Registered on 2006/12/28)
    Art/Media
    http://sgallen.wordpress.com/

    Oh dear, oh dear oh dear!
    I only have a MG Strike properly built to show o_O;

    I will give it a shot, I love competitions... I participate in way too many competitions >_>

    Wed 2009/07/22 11:32:13 JST (ID #682504)
    reply to SG's comment
  • AndyH
    AndyH in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    3D artist
    http://andyh.cgsociety.org

    What gundam figure is that? Is that a master grade?
    Ive been after a decent RX-78 figure (like the odaiba gundam) but dont really want a kit as i know i wont be able to make it look as cool and detailed as that pic above.

    Does the RX-78 fix figuration (#22 i think) have as much detail as that?

    Wed 2009/07/22 11:49:33 JST (ID #682513)
    reply to AndyH's comment
  • zephi
    zephi in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2008/04/26)
    student
    http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/

    Very exciting to see how much attention you are getting now

    Wed 2009/07/22 11:59:18 JST (ID #682517)
    reply to zephi's comment
  • DontRun
    DontRun in USA (Registered on 2009/04/30)
    student, otaku, fast food worker

    I have gunpla just nothing good enough to enter.

    Wed 2009/07/22 12:17:26 JST (ID #682528)
    reply to DontRun's comment
  • El Bastardo
    El Bastardo in Germany (Registered on 2009/06/05)
    Computer science student

    I'm not that big of a mecha fan so I don't have any.

    But surely some of my friends are outstanding Gundam and Macross freaks.

    I just like the basic idea and watching it from now and then.


    So let the best present their battle armors!!

    Wed 2009/07/22 12:23:58 JST (ID #682531)
    reply to El Bastardo's comment
  • Kenpol
    Kenpol in here. (Registered on 2008/01/17)
    NEET,no namecards.

    my gunpla skills is of a japanese schoolgirl,dun ask.

    Wed 2009/07/22 12:49:08 JST (ID #682549)
    reply to Kenpol's comment
  • Paws
    Paws in Australia (Registered on 2009/06/14)
    I.T. Technician

    I dont have one either.... cant I just win one... then I'd have one to enter!!!!

    lol

    Wed 2009/07/22 12:56:41 JST (ID #682554)
    reply to Paws's comment
  • pipopaz
    pipopaz in A little place called home (Registered on 2008/08/26)
    still trying to figure it out...
    http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/

    wow, so many giveaways Danny! Good thing i had build my first one, the 1/144 00 gundam ^^

    Wed 2009/07/22 13:40:37 JST (ID #682575)
    reply to pipopaz's comment
  • beamknight87
    beamknight87 in Mexico City (Registered on 2008/02/07)
    Student
    http://beamknight87blog.blogspot.com/

    Already made my entry, but I want to see many others that will participate in this contest.

    Wed 2009/07/22 14:14:38 JST (ID #682592)
    reply to beamknight87's comment
  • Wolfman-X
    Wolfman-X in Melbourne Australia (Registered on 2009/02/16)
    About that......

    i got gunpla, but i dont think theyre worthy enough for enty
    well maybe except my astraea

    Wed 2009/07/22 14:59:25 JST (ID #682608)
    reply to Wolfman-X's comment
  • punynari
    punynari in Yokosuka, Japan (Registered on 2008/09/20)
    US Navy Sailor
    http://punynari.wordpress.com/

    Don't have any Gunpla yet but I'm interested to see what all everyone posts. I saw one recently with sand on it and was quite impressed. Should be a good contest.

    Wed 2009/07/22 15:22:43 JST (ID #682621)
    reply to punynari's comment
  • Saouri
    Saouri in Alicante, Spain (Registered on 2007/11/23)
    Chemical Engineer
    http://saoblog.laventanadesaouri.com/

    What a pity... all my Gundam models are at my homeland and not here, in Spain.
    By the way, congratulations for the success of Figure.fm ;)

    Wed 2009/07/22 15:51:41 JST (ID #682646)
    reply to Saouri's comment
  • Pyoro
    Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Student
    http://anime.tedfox.com/

    nope, don't own any gunplay. good luck to everyone else!

    Wed 2009/07/22 16:29:21 JST (ID #682670)
    reply to Pyoro's comment
  • D-kun
    D-kun in USA (Registered on 2008/12/01)
    Student

    Hm, I just want to clarify just in case... The kits we take photos of have to be made by Bandai, yes? Just curious because I have a few Kotobukiya kits I'm a big fan of... ^^;

    Wed 2009/07/22 16:40:54 JST (ID #682680)
    reply to D-kun's comment
  • WiseFreeman
    WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
    http://dannychoo.com.my

    Final a Gundam giveaway ^o^

    All the best DC members~~~~~

    Wed 2009/07/22 19:21:26 JST (ID #682799)
    reply to WiseFreeman's comment
  • RogueTrooper
    RogueTrooper in Berkshire UK (Registered on 2009/01/06)
    Dental Technician, i make teeth!
    http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/

    Only just built my first Gunpla, 1/144 Exia and damn did i screw that up.

    Wed 2009/07/22 19:42:49 JST (ID #682826)
    reply to RogueTrooper's comment
  • Argyle
    Argyle in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2008/12/23)
    Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
    http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com

    All my gunplas aren't even painted XD haha shi~

    Wed 2009/07/22 19:48:19 JST (ID #682832)
    reply to Argyle's comment
  • jowy
    jowy in philippines (Registered on 2008/01/23)
    vendor
    http://www.friendster.com

    I gonna finish MG strike nior..

    Wed 2009/07/22 21:07:57 JST (ID #682887)
    reply to jowy's comment
  • Revo-Life
    Revo-Life in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2009/04/15)
    Student

    interesting giveaway i will try this.

    Wed 2009/07/22 22:12:34 JST (ID #682928)
    reply to Revo-Life's comment
  • MAsia
    MAsia in NERV HQ, Tokyo-3 (Registered on 2007/01/14)
    Supreme Commander of NERV Co.

    GOOD LUCK TO THE CONTESTANTS ^__^

    Wed 2009/07/22 22:13:02 JST (ID #682930)
    reply to MAsia's comment
  • memoriesoffaddict
    memoriesoffaddict in CA, USA (Registered on 2008/10/30)
    University Student

    I only snap them together so I definitely have zero chance of winning.

    Wed 2009/07/22 22:35:35 JST (ID #682971)
    reply to memoriesoffaddict's comment
  • Kanon
    Kanon in Minnesota, USA (Registered on 2008/10/16)
    Student & Artist
    http://kanochu.wordpress.com

    Ahhh~~~ I really want to try! But I don't really have anything special... Good luck to everyone entering, though!

    Wed 2009/07/22 22:51:17 JST (ID #682986)
    reply to Kanon's comment
  • I_Love_Kotomi_Lacus_Shana_Louis_CC
    I_Love_Kotomi_Lacus_Shana_Louis_CC in Memphis,Tennessee, USA (Registered on 2009/05/08)
    Student,ICP,PT

    No!!! I want to join too but all of my gundam figures have been destroyed by my cute nieces huhuhu, oh yeah what is a gunpla anyway? I wanna know what it is please.

    Wed 2009/07/22 23:09:27 JST (ID #682994)
    reply to I_Love_Kotomi_Lacus_Shana_Louis_CC's comment
  • Pickle
    Pickle in USA(but mostly his imagination) (Registered on 2009/06/13)
    Student
    http://nintendopapercraft.com

    Hmm....would Keropla count IF they where the robot and Platoon sets, like Keroro robo Mk.II or Musha Viper Robo Eldest Son Custom?

    Wed 2009/07/22 23:37:24 JST (ID #683011)
    reply to Pickle's comment
  • Jez
    Jez in Mississauga Ontario (Registered on 2008/04/11)
    Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
    http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/

    Yay! Gundam photoshoot time! havent done some in a loong time xD

    Thu 2009/07/23 00:13:45 JST (ID #683031)
    reply to Jez's comment
  • Teresa_Chan
    Teresa_Chan in Tacoma, WA USA (Registered on 2009/07/07)
    *HINT* MY BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 12TH *HINT*
    http://www.facebook.com/TeresaStockroske

    I have something up my sleeve. I may be able to whip something up.

    Thu 2009/07/23 00:31:02 JST (ID #683040)
    reply to Teresa_Chan's comment
  • Morpheus
    Morpheus in Miami, FL, USA (Registered on 2009/07/23)
    Software Developer

    figure.fm registration is not working for me. I've gone through the registration four times (using different email addresses) but still no confirmation email so I can not activate the account. Is there any one having the same issue?

    Thu 2009/07/23 01:32:22 JST (ID #683083)
    reply to Morpheus's comment
    • Morpheus
      Morpheus in Miami, FL, USA (Registered on 2009/07/23)
      Software Developer

      Hey Danny, still no luck with the registration, any suggestions? (BTW sorry to bring this up again)

      Fri 2009/07/24 01:47:20 JST (ID #683910)
      reply to Morpheus's comment
  • Wavehawk
    Wavehawk in Melbourne, Australia (Registered on 2009/07/05)
    All Decade's Fault
    http://wavehawk.weebly.com/

    I got a different problem. Have tons of Gunpla in my flat, but all I have is this lame mobile phone camera. -_-

    Thu 2009/07/23 06:05:08 JST (ID #683207)
    reply to Wavehawk's comment
  • Barch
    Barch in Santiago, Chile (Registered on 2007/12/14)
    diseñador grafico

    i can't upload any pictures.... maybe if a had posted more...

    Thu 2009/07/23 07:21:33 JST (ID #683263)
    reply to Barch's comment
  • Keoni
    Keoni in a place far from my island home, USA (Registered on 2009/07/23)
    Robotic/Mechanical Engineering Student

    when does the contest end?

    Thu 2009/07/23 09:21:44 JST (ID #683320)
    reply to Keoni's comment
    • Keoni
      Keoni in a place far from my island home, USA (Registered on 2009/07/23)
      Robotic/Mechanical Engineering Student

      How do I post more than one pic?

      Sat 2009/07/25 09:37:34 JST (ID #685044)
      reply to Keoni's comment
  • Kevin Nguyen
    Kevin Nguyen in Florida, USA (Registered on 2008/09/18)
    Student
    http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/

    Don't have any Gunpla.

    Thu 2009/07/23 09:46:15 JST (ID #683330)
    reply to Kevin Nguyen's comment
  • marvin
    marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)

    are resin kits allowed or just Gunpla?

    Thu 2009/07/23 11:18:41 JST (ID #683375)
    reply to marvin's comment
  • depressant
    depressant in malaysia (Registered on 2008/08/19)
    student
    http://decarboxylation.blogspot.com

    yes. submitted. i don't think i can win because mine is a straight build kit :(

    Thu 2009/07/23 21:22:58 JST (ID #683777)
    reply to depressant's comment
  • Tubbygaijin
    Tubbygaijin in Leeds, UK (Registered on 2008/03/14)
    Web Designer & Game Developer
    http://www.naffworld.co.uk/blog/

    Uploaded and massively outclassed, but hey it's the taking part right? :)

    Thu 2009/07/23 23:49:06 JST (ID #683839)
    reply to Tubbygaijin's comment
  • Tofu Prod
    Tofu Prod in USA (Registered on 2009/09/01)
    http://www.tofuprod.com/

    Wow... this is just awesome work! I can't even manage to get the decals perfect... MUST WORK HARD!!

    Tue 2009/09/01 15:18:54 JST (ID #710584)
    reply to Tofu Prod's comment

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