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Deucey Supporting Member of TMP27 Oct 2024 2:04 p.m. PST

Last summer when I went to Japan, my son and I visited Gundam HQ and each came back with Gundam models. Since then I've built 4 more Gundam's.

It's rather addicting. Or maybe I should say Zen. So….

What has your experience been with Gundam modeling (Gunpla)?

A Not familiar with Gundam
B I've never built a Gundam.
C I've built one or two Gundam's.
D I've built several Gundam‘s.
E I can't get enough of that plastic crack!

ZULUPAUL Supporting Member of TMP27 Oct 2024 4:15 p.m. PST

A

stephen m27 Oct 2024 4:24 p.m. PST

A buddy is really into it. So much so he wrote a set of rules for (and called) Gunpla vs Gunpla (Wargamesvault). Good for a single or maybe two pre side. Kinda detailed but fun.

Oberlindes Sol LIC Supporting Member of TMP27 Oct 2024 6:33 p.m. PST

A

Personal logo Parzival Supporting Member of TMP27 Oct 2024 7:01 p.m. PST

B

For the record, they sell Gundam model kits at Target stores in the US (along with pirate vessels from One Piece, which might be of use to those who don't mind a little cartoonish nonsense in their fantasy sailing ships).

Stryderg28 Oct 2024 6:36 a.m. PST

B

Raynman Supporting Member of TMP28 Oct 2024 6:49 a.m. PST

B

advocate28 Oct 2024 7:20 a.m. PST

A

John Leahy Sponsoring Member of TMP28 Oct 2024 11:28 a.m. PST

C

Frederick Supporting Member of TMP28 Oct 2024 12:02 p.m. PST

B (only slightly more than A)

Gokiburi28 Oct 2024 9:00 p.m. PST

D (I've lost count of how many gunpla kits I've built, though only a few of them were of actual Gundam suits. I'm currently in recovery for plastic crack addiction, or I would have answered "E")

You may want to re-word those options before it becomes a actual poll though. As the way that you've worded things is functionally similar to referring to all Star Wars model kits as "X-Wing's"..

A better replacement for "Gundam's" in the poll options might be "Gundam kits", "Gunpla", or simply"Kits".

I'm really happy that you and your son are enjoying yourselves, gunpla (and plamo in general) is an excellent hobby.

chironex29 Oct 2024 4:34 a.m. PST

D

Personal logo miniMo Supporting Member of TMP29 Oct 2024 8:27 a.m. PST

Not the Gunpla type models, but built many a 3" tall mecha model of Dougram, Macross, and Robotech for FASA's Battledroids.

When I catch up on building more recent acquisitions, it will be time to play some Battledroids Alpha Strike!

Personal logo Mister Tibbles Supporting Member of TMP30 Oct 2024 12:09 p.m. PST

C

Valderian30 Oct 2024 12:56 p.m. PST

A

Saxondog30 Oct 2024 2:28 p.m. PST

c

Sargonarhes30 Oct 2024 5:56 p.m. PST

E

I have shelves full of them, about 30 to 40 of them. Not just Gundam, have some AT Votoms as well, to which Bandai reissued some new Votom kits this year. Then there's the 30 Minute Mission robots.

I have models waiting to be assembled.
I think I have a problem… and I'm going to a model show this weekend. (o_O) !

Deucey Supporting Member of TMP31 Oct 2024 12:50 p.m. PST

Yes. You do have a problem Sargon. The problem is that you need more Gundam!

Sargonarhes01 Nov 2024 5:29 p.m. PST

RG Zeta Gundam is my plan for this weekend.

Personal logo Old Contemptible Supporting Member of TMP01 Nov 2024 6:33 p.m. PST

A Not familiar with Gundam.

Captain Pete04 Nov 2024 12:36 p.m. PST

B for me. I am more of a 6mm guy but always interested to see good models out there.

Personal logo Legion 4 Supporting Member of TMP05 Nov 2024 1:28 p.m. PST

A

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