There’s never been a shortage of Gundam garage kits, but in the 1980s multiple manufacturers offered up a plethora of kits based on the designs of Kobayashi and Kondo in an unusual scale.
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Kikeroga: Char’s Phantom Machine
Tom digs up the history of a long-forgotten mobile suit with an incredible pedigree; designed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, appearing in the original pitch for Mobile Suit Gundam, and piloted by Char Aznable.
The Hollywood Gundam Bibliography
Tom shares his primary resources for researching the failed 1983 adaption of Mobile Suit Gundam, including links to complete PDFs of the original script by Chip Proser and storyboards.
Kazuhisa Kondo’s Gundam: The Revival of Zeon
Yet another feature on proverbial Zimmerit favorite Kazuhisa Kondo. Translations and art from the introduction of his manga “prequel” to Char’s Counterattack, The Revival of Zeon.
Makoto Kobayashi’s ZZ Gundam
From the pages of B-Club Magazine, a brief look at Makoto Kobayashi’s design process for the ZZ Gundam.
When Gundam Came to Hollywood
The never-before-told story of the unproduced American film based on the Japanese giant robot series.
Anime Archaeology: Shibuya’s B-Club Shop
We’re taking another look back at Tokyo’s otaku past, this time we’re visiting B-Club’s long-gone shop in Shibuya.
The MS-06 Zaku II: An Enduring Eye-Con
The design and legacy of Kunio Okawara’s Zaku II.
Mecha Before Macross: Studio Nue, 1981
A brief look inside one of the most important design studios in the history of Japanese animation.
The Chunky Comfort of Robot Vinyl Toys
Who needs fancy features and detailed accessories, anyways?