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A Mobile Suit Gundam plastic model.
Mobile Suit Gundam is a Japanese animated TV series.
It is about space, war, and robots.
The giant robots in the series are called Mobile Suits.
The humans wear the giant robots as suits to fight each other.
The controls are in the body.
It is called the cockpit.
The robot’s head is the camera.
It sends images back to the cockpit.
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What Are Gunpla Model Kits?
You can build models of the Mobile Suit Gundam robots with kits.
The model kits are known as Gunpla.
The model kits are colored plastic pieces that you put together.
You don't need glue.
The pieces attach together similar to Lego.
The instructions are in pictures.
So there is no text to read.
The pieces are already colored.
So you don’t have to paint them.
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There Are Different Grades of Gunpla Kits
This is a High Grade (HG) model.
If you are a beginner start with kits called High Grade.
There are many different types of Gunpla models and kits.
Choose from the High Grade models if you are a beginner.
They are labeled HG, like this:
Check for HG on the box and in the item description online.
Gunpla HG models cost from 10 to 40 US Dollars.
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Gunpla HG models are usually about 12.5 centimeters (5 inches) tall.
The pictures on the boxes show how artists imagine the plastic model.
This is the artist's picture on the box.
This is the real plastic model.
Check what the real Gunpla plastic model looks like before buying.
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There Are Gunpla Fans All Over the World
People from all over the world enjoy building Gunpla models.
You can find Gunpla fans who exchange helpful tips on:
websites
YouTube
online groups
There's a Gunpla-pedia website.
There's information about every Gunpla topic.
The website Gunpla 101 is a good place to start.
You will find useful tips for beginners.
It is run by a husband and wife team.
They say:
There’s not just one correct way to build Gunpla.
We want to help you to build Gunpla in a way that makes you feel good.
Where To Buy Gunpla Model Kits
You can buy Gunpla kits online.
A good place to start looking for vendors for your country is this website.
Prices are between 10 US Dollars to more than 100 US Dollars.
Read Part 2: Building Mobile Suit Gundam Gunpla Models
Update:
Netflix is making a live-action Gundam movie.
They haven't said yet who the actors will be
Photos: Premium Bandai , Bandai Hobby Site , Crunchyroll
Sources: Premium Bandai , Bandai Hobby Site , Gunpla 101 , Buefin Brands
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