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The Black Tri-Stars as "Aces" Changing History?
What if a certain pilot had been in that mobile suit (MS)? The history might have changed... The more familiar you are with Gundam, the more you've probably imagined such scenarios and gotten excited. Of course, "what ifs" are taboo in "Gundam history," but with Gunpla, anything is possible. Popular modeler K1 (@K1h0923), who boasts 13,000 Twitter followers, customizes various MS, particularly amphibious units he calls the "Zeon Swim Team," as special machines for ace pilots of the Zeon forces. His work is praised for its high quality and detailed settings. But how did his "special machine" customizations, which have become his lifework, come to be?
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Mass-Produced "Cannon Fodder Mecha" Boldly Modified: Ramba Ral and the Black Tri-Stars as "Aces" Changing History? "All to Defeat Gundam"
Custom Michaelis "Michaelis Cathedral Order"
Since its premiere 2022 fall, "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury" has become a hot topic, captivating not only Gundam fans but also newcomers to the franchise. Many modelers have showcased custom versions of the mobile suits from the series. Soreiyu (@Soreiyu8ZOE8), a modeler, customized the Grassley Company mobile suit Michaelis and received much praise on social media. Motivated by the lack of significant screen time for Michaelis in the series, Soreiyu shared the story behind the creation.
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"Divine!" Michaelis from "The Witch from Mercury" Custom Mech - "Even Without a Spotlight, I Had to Showcase Its Coolness to the World"
"Too Adorably Cute"
ToMoS (@ToMoS_Qkit), a talented “Gunpla”modeler known for combining unique ideas and old kits to bring them to life, previously created the original unit 'Zionmu,' a fusion of Zeong and Dom.
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"Too Adorably Cute" Gunpla 'Frau Bow Customized Gym' Receives Enthusiastic Acclaim on SNS - "Isn't the Plumpness Just Like Frau Herself?"
The Unusual "Red Gundam"
Modeler Mr. puras (@puras9211), who captivates 22,000 followers with his work pursuing the coolness of Mobile Suits (MS), recently completed the Strike Rouge at the end of June.
This unique character, introduced in "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY", generally has a heroic blue scheme among many Gundams, but it predominantly bears a reddish hue.
Mr. puras emphasized the red, making it more enchanting. Combined with the pose, he has created a new image of the Strike Rouge that is praised on SNS for its 'exceptional coolness' and 'godlike quality'.
We asked him about his obsession with making Gunpla “vibrant” with color and deliberate posing.
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The Unusual "Red Gundam," praised on SNS as "exceptionally cool" and "godly quality" - Popular modeler reveals the secret to making Gunpla "lively"