distantmantra
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I'll post something meaningful later, but I just wanted to say:
Kiiidooo Sennshiiii Gundaamuuu! Gundamu!
Kiiidooo Sennshiiii Gundaamuuu! Gundamu!
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The Official Gundam Thread of Gunpla, Origins, and 35 Years of GUNDAMUUUU!
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polyh3dron
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This thread has convinced me to seek out Turn A. I've seen all the UC stuff except for ZZ and I've seen Wing so I am a pretty big Gundam fan in general.
distantmantra
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I didn't see anyone post a link to Ring of Gundam (Tomino directed, Yoko Kanno music and CGI done by ROBOT):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky5G5cwN9N4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky5G5cwN9N4
AzureNightmare
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Zeta, 0083, and 08th MS Team are my absolute favorites.
Edit: Most badass Gundam ever, and I'm building the model: http://hlj.com/product/BAN901788
Edit: Most badass Gundam ever, and I'm building the model: http://hlj.com/product/BAN901788
J-Roderton
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Epic thread.
Holy shit 30 years? Wow, I had no idea this franchise had gone on for so long. I've been thinking of getting into Gundam lately (I've never watched a full series before, but I have seen a few eps here and there), but I have no idea where to start. So what say you Gaf? What the best series for a Gundam newbie to start on?
S. L. said:my favorite battle is the one at the end of Zeta in the Colony Laser with Char Vs. Haman and Kamille vs. Sirocco.
the end of the Char vs. Haman part.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmHrJhc8P2E&fmt=18
Haman is such a badass <3 <3 <3 and the Qubeley <3 <3 <3 <3
designed by mamoru nagano
original zeta design
oh and need some love for Gundam Sentinel
ReiGun said:
If you want something recent that you don't need a lot of back story knowledge to enjoy, Gundam SEED or Gundam 00 are pretty fair shows. Being a toku fan, I'm sure you'll dig them for what they are.
If you want the real meat & potatoes, watch the original Gundam movie trilogy (or the TV series if you have the time), and then move on to Zeta Gundam and then Char's Counterattack. From there, you can pretty much watch anything UC, though most would recommend watching Turn A after you've seen most UC shows and a few AU shows like Gundam X, Gundam Wing, or G Gundam.
hteng said:
Aw yeah dude. The novels are pretty great too, I laughed when Ryu Roots pissed his pants because the Superior Gundam went so fast. Oh, and FAZZ shot rotations gets me hard. Fuck, all the gritty, real stuff of Gundam always gets so overlooked.
Drkirby said:I am still holding out they keep good to there word from the end of G Gundam and make a sequel to it. Loved G Gundam
Sorry to disappoint you bro, but the director, Imagawa, is the type of guy who makes open-ended endings with text referring to a potential sequel just for the sake of it. See Giant Robo.
AzureNightmare
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you will find no allies in here.Drkirby said:I am still holding out they keep good to there word from the end of G Gundam and make a sequel to it. Loved G Gundam
AzureNightmareXE said:
Seriously? A lot of people who didn't like normal Gundam love G Gundam. And call it their favorite too. If anything, someone declaring that he doesn't like 08th MS team/0083 will be more likely to find himself alone amongst western Gundam fans.
Victory's light years better than both, by the way.
LiquidMamba
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BattleMonkey
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Here comes Char!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNvwu7PN_eI&feature=related
hteng said:designed by mamoru nagano
original zeta design
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/44/107978575_2c6bfdba5e.jpg?v=0[img]
oh and need some love for Gundam Sentinel
[img]http://www.ehobbyland.com/BOOK/BOOK-GundamSentinel.jpg[img][/QUOTE]
this is my baby
[IMG]http://www.abload.de/img/mimg_87141pft.jpg
took me about forever to build :lol
more pics and a little wip here
Beowulf28 said:
It's kind of a mixed bag. The show certainly has its good points, but the fact that Tomino was severely depressed at the time really hurts the writing (it's not like Evangelion, where the director being fucked up enhanced the show).
It's far from the worst Gundam series, but it isn't the greatest either.
Blader5489 said:
Really? I thought it was great, even with the Tomino depression.
In any case, Victory has awesome, witty fights. It's also simultaneously cheerful and very dark at the same time; this show will get reactions out of you. Honestly, it's one of my very favorite series', great tech porn and great story.
donkey show
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GUNDAMUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!
I've been on a huge ass Gundam kick for the last couple of weeks now starting with playing Gundam Senki. The game is surprisingly really fun, especially with the Efreet Nacht.
Anyway, to follow up on the Gundam kick, I got word that my XN Raiser addition has been sent to my house. Time for some ridiculous add ons!
Plus, I started work on a functional SD Gundam in LBP as a 30th Anniversary tribute!
I properly added the pink beam blasts and other little details. Still working on the beam blade, but I'll get it done soon.
And Gundam X and G Gundam are my definite fave AUs.
I've been on a huge ass Gundam kick for the last couple of weeks now starting with playing Gundam Senki. The game is surprisingly really fun, especially with the Efreet Nacht.
Anyway, to follow up on the Gundam kick, I got word that my XN Raiser addition has been sent to my house. Time for some ridiculous add ons!
Plus, I started work on a functional SD Gundam in LBP as a 30th Anniversary tribute!
I properly added the pink beam blasts and other little details. Still working on the beam blade, but I'll get it done soon.
And Gundam X and G Gundam are my definite fave AUs.
BattleMonkey
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Victory Gundam was fantastic, one of my favorite of the UC
donkey show
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The battles were exceptionally awesome. Uso was really creative in using the multiple parts of the V Gundam and the enemies actually shotBattleMonkey said:
(some parts of)
GalacticAE
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I watched 0079 and Zeta last year for the first time and I loved it. The story in Zeta was great and 0079 was pretty fun to watch too even if the animation was dated. I watched the TV series which I borrowed from a friend and bought the movie trilogy when I finished watching them.
I started ZZ when I finished Z last year but needed a break from Gundam at that point but this thread made me want to start it up again. I plan on watching every Gundam series in order of production. I'll buy the ones available here in the US too.
I started ZZ when I finished Z last year but needed a break from Gundam at that point but this thread made me want to start it up again. I plan on watching every Gundam series in order of production. I'll buy the ones available here in the US too.
:lol :lol Dammit, another game that I'm buying just because it has Gundam stuff in it. Very well done.donkey show said:GUNDAMUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!
I've been on a huge ass Gundam kick for the last couple of weeks now starting with playing Gundam Senki. The game is surprisingly really fun, especially with the Efreet Nacht.
Anyway, to follow up on the Gundam kick, I got word that my XN Raiser addition has been sent to my house. Time for some ridiculous add ons!
Plus, I started work on a functional SD Gundam in LBP as a 30th Anniversary tribute!
I properly added the pink beam blasts and other little details. Still working on the beam blade, but I'll get it done soon.
And Gundam X and G Gundam are my definite fave AUs.
Too quiet in here. How's about some music?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GB90NcP5PQ
Tobe! Gundam- From Mobile Suit Gundam. Didn't care for this much at first, now it's one of my favorites.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA450yRJ6Cs
The Winner- From Gundam 0083: Stardust Memories
LOVE this song. This was what originally prompted me to watch 0083 when I first saw it on Cartoon Network.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ8XH5JGyzQ
Dreams- From After War Gundam X
Probably my favorite Gundam opening. Didn't care much for Resolution.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTEaue56tGk
Men of Destiny- From Gundam 0083
Right up there with The Winner, maybe even a bit more badass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLTzY00gNZY
Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite- From 08th MS Team
Like it, have yet to watch the anime though. :3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUNqUpChNeM
Stand Up To The Victory: From V Gundam
Again, haven't watched it, but I love the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GB90NcP5PQ
Tobe! Gundam- From Mobile Suit Gundam. Didn't care for this much at first, now it's one of my favorites.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA450yRJ6Cs
The Winner- From Gundam 0083: Stardust Memories
LOVE this song. This was what originally prompted me to watch 0083 when I first saw it on Cartoon Network.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ8XH5JGyzQ
Dreams- From After War Gundam X
Probably my favorite Gundam opening. Didn't care much for Resolution.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTEaue56tGk
Men of Destiny- From Gundam 0083
Right up there with The Winner, maybe even a bit more badass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLTzY00gNZY
Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite- From 08th MS Team
Like it, have yet to watch the anime though. :3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUNqUpChNeM
Stand Up To The Victory: From V Gundam
Again, haven't watched it, but I love the song.
Foxtastical
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This thread is making me miss being 10 years younger and spending way too much time building Gundam models.
And 0080/08th Team/Zeta always make me smile.
And 0080/08th Team/Zeta always make me smile.
Trakdown said:
The Winner is awesome, but you've missed the best ones. =P
Zeta Gundam (dub version)
Gundam Wing - Rhythm Emotion
Gundam 00 S1 - Daybreak's Bell <--best Gundam OP ever
Gundam 00 S1 - Ash Like Snow
And then The Winner rounds out the top 5.
distantmantra
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donkey show said:
Battlefield Record UC 0081 is so ridiculously well made for a Gundam game. I can't believe just how much fun it is.
That is awesome, me want!!
Blader5489 said:
The superior Zeta OP.
Blader5489 said:
Definitely one of my favorites. Uploaded the clean version from the 00 Blu-ray release...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tZYywFC2yc&fmt=22
yeah still around, expensive and difficult. Snapfit toys/kits are way more popular these days, but the effort to build a resin kit is worth it imo, the put any plastic kit to shame.hteng said:
Here my Master Grade Qubeley, looks like a cheap toy compared to that resin.
Did I mention how much i love Qubeleys?
Deadly said:
Nah.
It's still alive as a zombie. The days where Astray churned out sweet-looking designs to make up for its painfully weak storyline are gone. Now all they're doing is continually revising designs into uglier and uglier iterations. The last real Astray sidestory, Frame Astrays are just utter shit. Feast your eyes on Blue Frame Third, because apparently Blue Frame Second was TOO COOL.
Think this is bad? Check out Raigo Gundam.
Fun doesn't stop there. Check out Speculum Raigo Gundam.
After Frame Astrays was done eviscerating Blue Frame, they went on to VS Astrays, where they revise(trans: rearrange pieces into different parts of the body) and recolor (trans: pick the three ugliest color combination possible) popular CE designs into shit. ...Well, okay, a good amount are already bad, but meh.
Deadly said:
Well...for Gold Frame normal, I have to recommend that you buy a Red Frame model kit and paint it. The normal Gold Frame kit was a repaint limited edition exclusive, AFAIK. But there's a 1/100 Gold Frame Amatsu kit. Looks great with the gloss black. It should generally be available in major Gundam kit retailers in Japan. http://dalong.net/review/seed/d113/d113_p.htm
distantmantra
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TreIII said:Looking over this thread...it only reminds me that much more of how I SO want that PS3 "Gundam vs. Gundam NEXT" rumor to come true.
Love the Vs. Gundam series.
It's Famitsu Monday, so maybe we'll hear something tonight.
donkey show
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:lol Glad I could push you over the edge.Trakdown said:
I wasn't a part of LBP GOTY for nothing. =P I love Gundam and sidescrolling shooters like Valken and Metal Warriors to not try to make something in a similar vein. Wait til you see my Big Zam when it's complete.7th said:
distantmantra said:
Senki 0081 surprised me a lot. I have yet to get the RX-81 on the Feddy side considering I've been having too much fun with the Efreet Nacht. Katanas and kunais? C'mon. :lol
I found some old shitty pics of my custom colored PG Strike.
Can't wait for the PG 00 Raiser to come in later on this year... HYPE!!!
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