BANDAI SPIRITS has announced that "Gunpla-kun," the first plastic model of the Gundam series using LIMEX, a new material based on limestone, will be the first to be commercialized as a supplement to the September issue (July 25, 2022) of "smart," a men's fashion magazine published by Takarajima-sha, Inc. The "Gunpla-kun" will be commercialized for the first time.
Gunpla-kun" is a character created in August 2021 to convey the fun of Gunpla, and appeared as a guide to introduce the recycling activity of "Gunpla" in "Gundam R (Recycle) Operation" held in 2021 to raise interest in recycling through "Gundam Gunpla. The story is about the fun and wonderful experience of plastic modeling.
The story is about "Gunpla-kun" and "Zakupla-kun," who have a strong desire to spread the joy and splendor of plastic models around the world, and who amusingly confront people with their passion and selfishness.
⇒ "Gunpla-kun, Gundam Base Battle", a special TV version of "Gunpla-kun" that conveys the fun of plastic models, will be broadcast on March 21, 2022 (Monday, national holiday)!
⇒The TV program will not be a "build it and forget it" program, but rather a "learning material" that will explore the possibilities of plastic models. BANDAI SPIRITS will air "Why BANDAI SPIRITS is making mammoths into plastic models" (Hobby Industry Inside Vol. 77).
Gunpla-kun," a character who conveys the fun and appeal of Gunpla through various activities, has been selected as the first plastic model of the Gundam series using LIMEX.
The first "Gunpla-kun" plastic model will be a "painting model," which can be painted in any color using plastic model markers (sold separately).
The September issue of "smart," which will include the "Gunpla-kun" plastic model, will be available for pre-order on the Takarajima Channel from June 10, 2022 (Fri.) at noon, so be sure to check it out.
*This product may be sold with new specifications at a later date.
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Takarajima Channel "smart" September issue pre-order site: #
Reservations will be accepted from June 10 (Fri.) noon.
Gunpla-kun" official website: #
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*The contents are as of May 11, 2022 and are subject to change without notice.
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