The countdown begins! In celebration of Gunpla's 45th anniversary, a special broadcast is scheduled to hit Gundam's official YouTube channel on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 8:00 PM JST—and it’s one Gunpla fans won’t want to miss.
This commemorative program promises to be a treasure trove of excitement, as it dives deep into the legacy, evolution, and future of Gunpla. Joining the stream will be Genki Okawa, along with a Gunpla planning staff representative from BANDAI SPIRITS, ready to reveal the latest and greatest developments straight from the heart of Bandai.
Expect:
- Hot new product reveals (63rd Shizuoka Hobby Show announcements)
- Behind-the-scenes insights into Gunpla development
- Exclusive previews of the latest building technology
- A closer look at what’s coming for the 45th anniversary
GunPla — short for Gundam Plastic Model — officially began in July 1980. The very first kits were based on the 1979 anime Mobile Suit Gundam and were manufactured by Bandai. These early kits were part of the 1/144 scale— simple builds that required glue and paint. From these humble beginnings, GunPla has transformed into a global hobby and cultural icon.
Over the years, the evolution of GunPla gave rise to advanced lines like High Grade (HG), Master Grade (MG), Perfect Grade (PG), Real Grade (RG), and Entry Grade (EG) — introducing snap-fit assembly, intricate color separation, and dynamic articulation.
Stay tuned, stay hyped—and get ready to build what’s next!
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