Introduction to Gunpla & Gundam Models: for beginners

Book MAJOR REVISION April 2026. Gundam is a metaseries of Japanese anime, created by Sunrise studios which got started in 1979 as a serial TV show called Mobile Suit Gundam. That first TV series has since spawned a franchise that has come to include models and toys in the world marketplace. Bandai is the primary licensee of the Gundam trademark that makes a variety of hobby products for the Gundam fan. Gundam Models are those plastic and non-plastic model kits depicting the mechas, vehicles and characters of the fictional Mobile Suit Gundam universe. These kits have become highly popular in many Asian countries since the early 80s. Through this book we'll talk about everything on the topic of Gundam modeling, from market intelligence to the many different facets of practical modeling know-how. So, are you ready to enter the world of Gundam Modeling?