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A must-have collector's edition that reveals 45 years of Gunpla history!
Gunpla is a plastic model series that has brought to life mechs and other vehicles from the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. As of February 2025, it has sold approximately 800 million units worldwide, making it one of the best-selling plastic model series in the world. The series mainly features humanoid weapons called MS (Mobile Suits) and large mobile weapons called MA (Mobile Armors), and the lineup is said to include more than 5,000 different types.

In addition to the color scheme from the show, over 250 different molded colors were used for the resin to recreate the image of the real-life mecha. There are over 70 different shades of white, which is the main color of Gundam.

Gunpla was born in 1980, and even now, 45 years later, it continues to evolve. This book thoroughly explains its history, focusing on the main technologies that have been cultivated over the past 45 years, and includes interviews with representatives from BANDAI SPIRITS.

This issue focuses on the history of innovations that have brought a breath of fresh air to the plastic model industry. We hope that this will deepen your understanding of the evolution of technology poured into Gunpla and serve as a reference when choosing your next Gunpla. This issue also includes a bound-in supplement (B3 poster). Please make use of it.


Item Size/Weight : 29.7 x 21.2 x 1.3 cm / 498g

• *Please note that the book's paper strip may not be included. Additionally, we do not offer replacements for any damage or wear to the strip.

Product Specifications

Item code

022106

ISBN code

9784098022106

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