Gundam Toys - Merchandise
Gundam toys are very popular with fans of the world-famous mecha series known as Gundam ever since its first release in 1979. Science fiction and anime fans have taken a liking to Gundam and all items associated with it, especially the cool toys that portray the incredible robots from the series. The toy robots show all the detailed features as seen in the series. While many of the Mobile Suit Gundams were made into models called “kits”, there have been a string of other kinds of merchandise released showing the series in a variety of diverse ways. There have also been a number of special edition and custom Gundam kits made by manufacturers, which have become popular with fans interested in the mecha genre. An example of some popular Gundam toys include the following: the “HGUC 1/144 Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Byralant Custom”, the “HGBD Gundam Build Divers 1/144 Gundam Astray No-Name”, and the “Sofubi Toy Box Space Runaway Ideon”.
HGUC 1/144 Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Byarlant Custom
This plastic model kit of the Byarlant Custom is a part of the High Grade Universal Century series of Gunpla models. The mech itself has an incredibly intimidating appearance, as it has a mainly black and grey design and large, wide shoulders. Once assembled, the model is fully articulated, allowing users to pose the mech in a variety of different poses. The included extra parts and mount also open up the possibilities of striking poses recreating intense action scenes as well.
- Manufacturer: Bandai
- Specifications: Painted and articulated 1/144 scale plastic model kit
- Includes: 2 beam sabers, 2 propellant tanks, and a mount for the included base
HGBD Gundam Build Divers 1/144 Gundam Astray No-Name
This asymmetrical, 5-inch tall figure is a 1/144 scale plastic model. The toy is based on the Gundam Astray, which is from the "Gundam Build Divers" series that was released in 2018. The toy is white, black, and red and has hints of ice blue. The 1/144 scale toy comes on a grey and turquoise base and includes several optional pieces such as a gauntlet saber and nine runners. Moreover, one special characteristic of the toy is that it has an open left hand. The toy comes with stickers and an instruction manual. The Gundam’s unique "No-Name Rifle" can also be placed onto its right side. Furthermore, what is interesting about this toy is that the rifle can switch between different modes, like its defensive, long-range shooting, and neutral backpack modes, further making it popular among fans of the series.
- Manufacturer: Bandai
- Product Line: High Grade Build Divers
- Specifications: Painted, articulated, 1/144 scale plastic model
- Height (approx.): 5"
- Also Includes:
- Gauntlet saber
- Open left hand
- 9 runners
- Stickers
- Instruction manual
Sofubi Toy Box Space Runaway Ideon
This toy shows the iconic mecha Ideon from the popular 1980's series, "Space Runaway Ideon", which is a mecha series created by the original creator of Gundam, Yoshiyuki Tomino. The toy is designed just as it appears in the series. It is mainly colored red, but has accents of white, black, and green. The humanoid machine is designed in great detail, as the toy displays its special equipment and cool robotic characteristics. The toy was originally sculpted by Hiroyuki Nakazawa and adjusted by Atsuya Otsu. The soft vinyl figure stands approximately 9.4 inches tall and can be placed in many different poses, making it popular with fans from the series.
- Release Date: March 2019
- Manufacturer: Kaiyodo
- Sculptors: Hiroyuki Nakazawa (original), Atsuya Otsu (adjust)
- Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale soft vinyl figure
- Height (approx.): 240 mm | 9.4"
About Gundam Toys
Gundam toys are colorful and designed in detail by professional sculpture artists. The mecha toys often feature the giant manned robots just as they are seen in the series. Cool toys from the series and spin-offs including "Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G", "Gundam Build Fighters", and "Gundam Build Divers" are often made of high-quality materials and can be made to pose in cool ways to show the various characteristics of each mech. One particularly interesting thing to many fans is that some toys can transform into robots and reveal high-tech weapons as seen in the series. Gundam toys are often painted, articulated, and are accurately scaled to their original counterparts.
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As Gundam has become increasingly popular, more items, especially toys, have been manufactured. The series’ popularity has also spawned many new spin-offs, which further made fans seek out toys of the humanoid robots. The toys, which are crafted by some of the most skilled sculptors in the market, often are limited edition, leading them to be quickly marked as “sold out” by retailers worldwide. Some sculptures of the toys have been adjusted and are available in various sizes. Gundam toys can be made to pose in various stances to show the various different combat abilities and characteristics seen in their respective series, allowing users to make perfect recreations of iconic scenes.
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HGUC 1/144 Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Byarlant Custom
HGBD Gundam Build Divers 1/144 Gundam Astray No-Name
Sofubi Toy Box Space Runaway Ideon
Gundam T-Shirts
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