The Gundam model kit turns 35 this year

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Calling all Gundam fans! How would you like to celebrate the 35th anniversary of one of the most beloved mecha franchises in the world?

But wait. Didn’t Gundam just celebrate their 35th anniversary last year? Well, last year’s milestone was for the anime series – this year, it is the 35th anniversary of Gunpla, the hugely popular Gundam plastic model kits produced by Bandai (“Gunpla” is a combination of “Gundam” and “plastic model”).