Gunpla (ガンプラ Ganpura, a Japanese portmanteau of "Gundam" and "plastic model") refers to plastic and non-plastic model kits that have become popular among anime fans and model-lovers, especially in Japan and in other nearby Asian countries since 1980s. Plastic Gundam model kits are manufactured by Bandai in Japan (or China) which has an exclusive license in manufacturing and marketing the kits around the world. The popularity of Gundam models increased in 1990s with North America and Europe being exposed to Gundam through television, video and manga. FEATURED RELEASE: April 2016MG Freedom Gundam 2.0MG 1/100 Freedom Gundam 2.0 (Release Date: 29 April 2016, Price: 4,500 yen) Kira Yamato’s mobile suit Freedom Gundam from the hit series “Gundam Mobile Suit Gundam SEED” and “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny” gets an updated Master Grade 2.0 release from Bandai! This new kit has been redesigned with fantastic details and improved articulation! All parts come molded in multiple colors and features a snap fit construction. |