Why I build (and why you should too) - Badgunpla

[@19MofuMofu]

I started building cuz i was depressed, and getting worse due to my own.....problems. I watched toy reviews and someone reviewed gunpla and i wanted to try out the hobby. I used it to keep my mind away from my pains, gave me a reason to feel accomplished again, and actually saved me from a more permanent solution. Most imporantly, gunpla brought me into a community that i wouldn’t give for the world.

[@McGunpla]

glad to have you

[@tommyngospeech]

Same here, except I was inspired. Building gunpla kits is just a relieving hobby.

[@lordalpharius5928]

I avoid collecting 40k, it’s a love hate hobby. You’d love the models, but hate the community input.

[@foxbat51]

Modelling and painting ticks a lot of boxes as a mindfulness technique. Glad it helped.

[@arjunkrisna6266]

No i just enjoyed the process its same like you building a car or house you can do it whatever you want with it.

[@DTWARRIOR_MK]

Thank you! I am out of words. I am almost 50 yrs old, and I am gonna build my first Gundam today! I like to collect action figures and statues but buildings something with my own two hands it’s totally different again thank you!

[@lostonessoul8435]

DTWARRIOR as stated by the dbz community "welcome to this confusing cluster fuck we love."

[@Dragon_Werks]

Welcome to the madhouse! I recently turned 50! I've been building Gunpla for @ 15 years now, and models in general for @ 45 +/- years. The thing I love about Gunpla is that you can do pretty much anything with it. Right now, I'm in the acquisition stage of 2 themed builds: 1) A "Magnificent Seven/Seven Samurai" mashup using MG kits and heavy customization. 2) A Zeon Spec Ops team using MG kits with moderate-heavy customization. Now, if the RE/100 Zaku II Kai kits I pre-ordered would show up...

[@joeymesa4952]

you are in for a treat, Gunpla is amazing right now, the kits have definitely advance over the years. Its like you are building a action figure with tons of articulation

[@Dragon_Werks]

I just got the HG (1/144) MS-06S Char's Zaku II (Red Comet version) from Gundam The Origin, and I've been comparing it to the previous HG Zaku II kits (the oldest I have is from the dual kit boxing w/ the RX+79(G), from 1996 , while the newest is the MS-06Fz Kai from 2008), and this new kit is absolutely light years removed from the old kits. Truly a joy to build.

[@511dydy]

Do it man, i took the leap of faith a month ago and im on my 12th model.

[@kervyvillanueva9959]

I've been through a lot of addictive stuff (mostly destructive) and I think building gunpla is my therapy. It taught me to have patience,dedication and focus. And after finishing up my kit, the robot itself signifies accomplishment, courage, resilience and fortitude.

[@krysle3337]

Started building 5 years ago, when I was 9. No rhyme nor reason. I just saw Toonami airing Gundam 00 and I asked my mom to buy me an AG Dynames just cuz I saw it in the shelves. That was my initial dive. I stopped for a few years after building 20+ HGs in my first year and got back into the swing of it yet again(currently at 20+, mostly MGs). Why you ask? Why spend so much money on plastic robots? Cuz they're fuckin awesome that's why. But that's not all. There is just something so zen and addicting about spending countless hours laboring on a badass looking robot full of awesome weapons and gimmicks while optionally listening to your favorite podcast/music. It's hard to describe what truly makes you fall in love with this hobby, but you know it when you feel it. Millions of people have millions of reasons why they do this, but all of them share one thing in common. They love the feeling of building something from nothing, and seeing it form something awesome.

[@holden_7597]

Zeta Krysle I did too, my dad had a couple of the msias and had downloaded all of 00. My first kit was the zaku f2 hg, but my first build was the hguc sazabi.

[@-dxbotcrusader-6712]

There are awesome

[@ryuuohdeltaplus7936]

but what if someone's enjoyment is building bad gunpla and posing them in incredibly lifeless, static standing poses?

[@npc6817]

Gunpla is freedom my friend, gunpla is freedom.

[@user-ir1xo9jp8w]

Is it bad I pose almost all my models in the katoki standing pose?

[@ceeme03]

@@user-ir1xo9jp8w Nope, you can fit more on a shelf ;)

[@sirc625]

At least one "T pose" wouldn't kill anybody would it? ;)

[@fishpop]

I *would* display my kits in funky poses but i lack the space especially as my two displays, currently, are HGUC kits of all MS from 0079 & Zeta. 0079 is complete barring potential Revive kits in the future while my Zeta collection is only missing 13 kits which are the purple Rick Dias, both Titans Mk2s, all 3 AEUG Mk2s + the Flying Armor & G-Defensor that the older two include, OG Hyaku-Shiki + the version with the Mega Bazooka, OG Qubeley & the four who don't have kits yet, those being the pink & grey Baund Docs, Bolinoak Samahn & Psyco 2. The grey Baund Doc is likely to be P-Bandai making it only the 3rd MSZG exclusive alongside the AEUG GM 2 & pink Base Jabber. (Zeta variants don't count, one was referencing the 90s HG & the other is the ZZ version)

[@mammon310]

I am a heavy drug addict and gunpla has been the only safe escape for me to be healthy. I only hope that my family can understand that a hobby like this can save my life as sad as that is.

[@BadGunpla1]

There is nothing sad about that. You’re stronger than you think. I’m really happy the hobby is helping you. Keep going. I believe in you.

[@ceeme03]

I started building gunpla after seeing my friends builds and being heavily depressed and bored due being house bound for medical reasons. She encouraged me to start out with an RG kit as I used to modify car engines and enjoy fiddly things. 2 years later, 70+ kits, a huge backlog and an expressive outlet for my mental and psychical problems. I'm in a much better place with a new hobby that's replaced track drifting and gaming. In some ways these little plastic robots saved me and even helped me when one of best friends died. They allowed me to switch off my brain and do something productive and relaxing. I don't know how long I'll be with the hobby, but the community around it is mostly amazing and supportive (except when Bandai don't release something they like). I often share my builds and get alot of positive FB, I think I've only ever got 1 of this "Tip" type comments on my 3rd build. It was panel lining and basic detailing which i now share it with any new builder as a way to extend build time and cheaply improve the finish if desired.

[@BadGunpla1]

This is so nice to hear! Thank you for sharing your story. And true, a lot of good tips exist, and they’re great to get, I was referring to the kind where the fellow builder is using them as a guide for showing off. “Why did you do that? That’s wrong” sort of tips. Love that your experience has been largely positive!!

[@sirc625]

"I don't know how long I'll be in the hobby". 70+ kits and a huge backlog doesn't sound like you'll be giving it up anytime soon :)

[@ceeme03]

@@BadGunpla1 Thank for the reply! I'm not Sure why I felt compelled to share, but it felt good to share it. And I see what you mean by the "tip" thing... yeah that's pretty common unfortunately.

[@ceeme03]

@@sirc625 I hope you don't think I was bragging, it's less than one a week over 2 years. But honestly I can see myself building for years, but you never know what tomorrow can bring :)

[@sirc625]

@@ceeme03 I didn't think you were bragging at all. That's a lot of kits though! :)

[@jamesliu8576]

Watching Iron-Blooded Orphans inspired me to start building

[@drakelong5422]

Such a beautiful series

[@davedionisio7893]

same

[@sard8963]

Same

[@opie317]

Me too..

[@traidahhsien7378]

hope you got yourself a barbatos lupus 1/100! that kit is beautiful

[@raymondb7226]

coming to this 3 years later, my number one tip for anyone interested in the hobby and might feel nervous: just go slow there’s absolutely 0 reason to rush, and as long as you take it slow, and follow the instructions step by step carefully you will succeed.

[@STheRider]

This video spoke to me, I recently just got Into the hobby and I saw all the amazing gbwc builds and was discouraged a little thinking I will never be that good. After listening I now know that as long as I continue to build and I do the best I can, all that matters is if I myself like it and not anyone else.

[@sirc625]

When I first started this hobby 5 months ago I would watch videos from different GBWC's and just be in awe of how fantastic the builds are. I too would say to myself, "I will NEVER be that good!". But I remembered that these builders didn't get that good overnight. We all have to start somewhere. I'm on my 9th build and I can see the progress I've made with each kit. Heck, I haven't done a straight build since building my first Gunpla because I want to challenge myself and get better each time I put a kit together. Gunpla is freedom!

[@paultapping9510]

And if you keep at it, one day, you'll look at your latest build and realise it's waaay better than those kits from people you used to think you'd never be better than.

[@gfan3216]

I couldn't agree more! I always feel so bad about my basic painting jobs,but if I like it, it doesn't really matter.

[@johnlaperen7418]

I remember my first gunpla, a Master Grade RX 78, at the age of 9. My dad and I thought it was a toy, but boy were we wrong. It was quite an experience cutting them out with a scissors, and I never even considered sanding or painting, and had to do it alone. Took 2 days to put it together. It's different to experience the hobby at such a young age, the impatience and lack of proper tools, while also not knowing where to obtain said tools, makes the hobby a lot less enjoyable, frustrating even considering the difficulty of the kit. The part about it being "your work" however, hits true at any age. Being the ignorant child I was, I treated the model kit like a toy, but it was because I liked what I had made, and it was short lived. If nothing else it taught me to be careful with things I liked to ensure they last longer. The frustration from my first kit ensured I didn't buy another kit until decades later when I learnt of different grades. My first HG was far more pleasant.

[@cellula2302]

I built my first gunpla as a kid, thinking I was buying a cool toy from the '90s show. I was disappointed from a moment, discovering it had to be built. The pleasure I got from actually assembling it was immense though and it then became one of my favourite toys, because "I made it" Growing up, I wanted to feel that again. That's why I build gunplas.

[@rogerjohn7762]

Hats off good sir! I just recently got into the hobby. To me building gunpla is the best experience I've ever had. The feeling is like the joy when you finally finish a big jigsaw puzzle. It's like having your own lego kit. It's like taking your firstever epic photograph using your newly bought camera. It's an experience so good, words will never be enough to describe it. Gunpla saved me from depression. While others strive to remove all the nubmarks and imperfections of their kits? I love them. To me it's like a battle scar. It's an achievement. Forget the negative things and all the criticisms. What matters is you are happy with what you do.

[@Chromedskulls]

I started with a HGUC 1/144 scale Sazabi and it blew my mind how happy i was when it was finished. I couldn't believe how something from a tv screen turned into a living moving thing. I gotta say i never felt so accomplished making something. I sat back and could see it vividly flying around weightlessly in space during chars counterattack. I soon built a Zaku 2 FZ from stardust and a original Gouf. I was also blown way by how inexpensive they are. And even at there size they blow me way with detail.

[@sorenzx1923]

I started in the early 2000s because i loved gundam and models and building things. Then in 2005 i took a break for 13 years. Now in 2018 ive picked up some (far too many) new kits, a new airbrush, a new set of paints and im loving it more than i ever did before. I feel the time i took away from it, allowed me to figure out different techniques and the new kits i build are over 9000... times better. Ive even been redoing the paint and detail on my old kits which i used to think were great. Love this hobby

[@dialect64]

I have bipolar disorder and the meditative aspect of just the snap building is therapeutic. And, now, upon grtting deeper into the hobby, I absolutely love the community and learning from others to take my skills to the next level!

[@daisukeniwa402645]

I got into building Gunpla because I was bored and It was also a hard time in my life with my dad being in the hospital. It was around the time when GBD was first aired. I know a lot of people don't like GBD, but I'm not one of those people who hate it. I actually like it, I went into the show with no expectations at all. The show holds a special place in my heart because it reignited my love for gundams and gunplas that I had in high school.

[@wessharon9955]

Thank you I needed to hear "it's alright (to build bad gunpla), because I decided that it is." I struggle to create anything due to perfectionism and never having environment to express and letting expression form. Allowing my kits to be "my" kits being an expression of self. Subscribed for inspiration to build and create.

[@NepuRhythme]

My friend got into Gunpla and he got a lot of criticism disguised as "tips" lmao but when he built one in the store where they had tables specifically for DnD, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh and also Gunpla building. Alot more people were more complimenting him and giving him legit tips which is the funny part. Meanwhile I was next to him pulling Pokemon cards off a few packs

[@Tripledashhh_]

I was poor growing up, so all the kits I was bought throughout my childhood whether it be gundam or zoids were bootleg or older models on a for sale bin. So I had a fear that if I bought a gundam model it’ll come out flimsy and not that great looking. But in 2014 when I bought my first ever gundam which was a master grade wing ver ka I got hooked I took my time and made it look nice. My second kit was the nu ver ka which started my addiction. I put Atleast 40 hours on it and I was happy. 6 years later here I am with a bunch of kits happy as can be. This hobby really took me out of my depression and sparked a new interest that I’m sure will never go away! Thanks for this video Man. You brought back some raw memories from having nothing to having all the models that I want.

[@s3d17]

Absolutely! I screw up every gunpla kit I build including the ones I build for others. Gunpla is freedom.

[@BadGunpla1]

If you like it, and they like it, then you didn’t screw up right?

[@bkknight]

Gunpla ia freedom..puta cancerous.hahhaa

[@theguy3851]

@@bkknight did you have a stroke?

[@highlandertr]

TLDR thank you for helping me out of a depression funk with an amazing video. First time viewer. I have been having a shit week. A shit month. Hell a shit two months so far with constant migraines and been off work and upset about it because I miss working. I say all this because it is 1 in the morning my time i could not sleep due to the migraines and this video popped up on my feed. Never watched your videos but am now an avid subscriber. I just wanted you to know that your video made my night a whole lot better and put a smile on my face and good feeling in my chest for the first time in a long time. Thank you so much.

[@jeehawave7710]

"Bad Gunpla uploaded" *No Nut November failed*

[@pedrostacozsomehowopen4076]

•_°

[@lightskinninja9340]

I just started building Gunpla. I actually attempted to make one as a kid and it was to difficult for me at the time and so I gave up on it. But now being a grown adult I sought revenge for my younger self and I went out and got one to build. The process was almost therapeutic at times! I completely understand what you mean about forgetting the issues of the day and just being able to focus on your build. Since building that kit it inspired me to watch SEED which I actually enjoyed very much and am already planning my next builds. Spoilers they will probably all be SEED related lol but I think everyone should take a shot at one at some point in their life, It’s such a great hobby.

[@gerbian6575]

"So I was naturally drawn to the wall in the back with lined with a whole bunch of mecha designs I've never seen before." That feeling... I'll never forget it, kid in a candy shop.

[@blondie5835]

Some time ago me and my pal went on a small road trip in my state. When we got to our destination we stopped at a comic shop. As we were looking through the store he saw a gunpla on the shelf that kinda looked like a transformer and if I remember right it was a GM cold type. He was a bit hard pressed for cash and I had a suitable amount so I said go ahead man I got you. Time passes and he built it and was showing off the process and the finished product. As he was showing me his model I got hit with the feeling of, “…well… I wanna be included…” and soon after I went to my local hobby/game shop and looked for one to buy and build. I should note that neither of us actually have seen the show at that point. As I looked around I saw the Zaku II, it looked cool, the box was a thinner than most so it figured it was a simple build, and the mono eye looked endearing. And since then it’s been my favorite hobby of mine. I have roughly 40 of them with like 80% of em completed and growing.

[@fen_350z]

Thank you for this video. I used to chip at my backlog just to take pictures of a mobile suit, post it on reddit and hopefully start a conversation with someone. I wasn't really building for me but rather for others to just see my work. As of late I've just been doing my thing and building the way I like, taking my time, enjoying the process and your video definitely helps cement that into my head. No matter the mistakes made, at the end of it....it's my build. Again, Thank you.

[@Hubertalcala]

Wow! Your narrative skill is off the chart! You are spot on. I’m so glad I found your channel!

[@JohnTheMod1]

If I had to pinpoint my beginnings with Gunpla, it’d have to be with an article about the dismantling of the RX-78-2 statue in Odaiba that I read during my shift at a college radio station. Now, I’d known about Gundam beforehand, I remember seeing ads for Superior Defenders back when I was little, but somehow, this clicked with me. I wanted an RX-78-2 of my own. That’s how I found Gunpla, and a year or so later, I picked up a High Grade MK. II and put it together over the course of a Friday. I was just so struck by how cool it looked as it came together, how the foil stickers in the eyes gleamed when the light caught them just right, and I knew I had discovered something special. One year and six kits later, that rush of seeing a kit come together and enjoying how photogenic they are never gets old, and the community surrounding them is just so wonderful, I can’t see myself stopping anytime soon.

[@metadude1234]

Got my family into Gunpla, we now do Gunpla builds once every few months. I bought each of them their own nippers, sanding tools, etc to make it easier. It's going great :3

[@lite3667]

i suffer from BPD and some other stuff and i dont have alot of gunpla (3 rn and a 4th one on its way) but building them makes me happy. Its the only time where i can have the right thoughts and where i am satisfied about what i did. seeing those super cool box arts, sitting down, admire every single bag of runners and just thowing on a playlist of songs or themes fronm stuff i like or even from the series that MS comes from is just the best thing ever. i am super happy that i found this hobby for me!

[@christianfabian520]

Thank you for making this video. I've been building gunpla for over 7 years. I always feel like I'm competing against other builders but after clicking on your video by accident, you really opened my mind and my heart on my next build.

[@McGunpla]

The meme is dead he says... BUILD DIVERS TWO BAYBEE!

[@McGunpla]

All joking aside, I’m pretty sure I’ve told you this story before on the discord, but I credit you, your community, and this hobby as the main reason I’m alive right now. I was in a pretty dark place a bit over a year ago and then I got recommended one of your live streams, The RG Zeta Highlights to be exact, and that introduced me to your community. Everyone was so nice and supportive, and that social interaction with other people that were interested in similar things, people that I could joke around with and vent to, that really kept me sane. I don’t see many people outside of work and school so it’s nice to have the Gunpla community. Even Gundummies wouldn’t be around without the amazing Gunpla community. So thanks Jason. This was an amazing nine minutes of you pouring your heart, soul, and love for this hobby into a video. I dare say your love for this hobby surpasses that of Riku, you actually have a reason for it.

[@McGunpla]

I’m crying now

[@niconicokms1424]

McGunpla build divers season 2 huh? Well I’ll just try to be optimistic and hope that it’ll be something more interesting like tsukasa’s backstory and the origin of his no name or his redemption instead of following the main cast of season 1(though ayame and ko-1 can come back because ayame is best girl and ko-1 has some history with tsukasa).

[@McGunpla]

NicoNicoKMS MORE RIKU

[@lordalpharius5928]

So build divers and build fighters just remind gunpla collectors how many asshole exist.

[@JeremiasSR512]

I Started to build Gunpla just 2 years ago. More precisely July 27th 2016 with my first model being HG Wing Zero. The world of Gunpla and Gundam is so HUGE it definitely takes a newbie to catch up. Honestly, I have no idea how I didn't run into gunpla way earlier in my life. Really wish that was the case as I would have used my money just in this hobby and not in PC/Mobile games I would eventually stop playing forever. I had nothing to do besides studying, watching an occasional anime and taking care of my mom. The very same day I found about gunpla I bought the HG wing zero(yup boyz, CN wing era blah blah) in a rush because I was fascinated with the idea of building a toy figure. Ordered some basic tools from ebay and once I had everything and finished my first kit, I was amazed AF. Today I own half of the current RG line, All Wing MGs and some HGs. The gunpla community is one of the best out there, love seeing everybody's builds and custom kits. Gunpla cures depression too hehe!.

[@jacobjohnston3983]

I'm an artist, so I feel about gunpla the same way I feel about my drawings. There's a satisfaction to seeing your work come together in a complete whole, whether it's a huge drawing you spent upwards of 3 weeks on, or a MG Sazabi ver ka that looks amazing when you're all done. You can post the drawing online and put the Sazabi on your desk and every time you look at it, you think "I did that. This thing is the result of my hard work and effort, and I'm proud." That's what I enjoy so much about Gunpla. Great video (though I view the offering of "tips" from other more experienced builders a lot more positively than you seem to.)

[@BadGunpla1]

Oh no doubt, tips are important. Half of my videos offer tips in some fashion, for that matter. It’s all about delivery - “have you tried x? It does this thing and it’s really cool” tips are way more effective compared to “Why didn’t you do x? You should have done x instead reeee” tips. Maybe a video on constructive criticism might be worthwhile? 🤔 Glad you enjoyed the message of the video! Maybe pop into the Discord sometime and share you art? We’d love to see it!

[@RaggenZ]

I stopped Gunpla when I was 16, then the pandemic makes me come back to the hobby again. (You know you stuck at home for months). Now I seeking more tool and start painting my kits and that accomplishments feels DAMN GOOD! Edit: I'm now 26btw

[@jandreicapuyan2117]

It might sound cheesy coz some of us gunpla fans here is Manly. But gunpla is the only way of distracting me from a heartbreak that was so bad and some of my personal problems including anxiety and depression, so then I bought and build some gunpla. Even though sometimes my family disagrees but it's my hobby already, I feel like gunpla is my get away to forget all of my problems in life.

[@xleegrimlockx]

This video put a smile on my face. I look at all the amazing work that others have put into their kits and just look at them in awe. Someday, I hope to be as good as them. Today, I'm happy with what I've done and what I continue to do. Been doing the hobby for a little over a year now and it's been one of the most satisfying and relaxing things I've ever done for myself. I haven't really participated in any sort of community around it, but I love everything I've seen and read on social media and here on youtube. Keep it up everyone!

[@erickavery1]

This is a great story. I got into building myself as part of my therapy from a traumatic brain injury. Started with the master grade Tallgeese and now years later I've got a wall of gunpla and a serious addiction. Also...go Devils.

[@sirc625]

Someone called it "plastic crack". I would agree :)

[@ethday]

All I can say is thank you. Thank you for this it has helped me get out of my apathy for building Gunpla. It is refreshing to be able to look at my very limited collection and go "These are mine, I built this". So once again thank you.

[@thotdetectedanti-thotvacci912]

This is how I got into gunpla I was bored I saw a store that sold model kits and went in and got one I went back home opened it and saw you know what, I wasnt prepared and just pulled the pieces out and I regret doing that I could've done better at it but either way I had fun seeing something I built from the ground up put together and displaying it and playing around with seeing what pose that I could do with the model and the same process went on.

[@hyp3r-systems838]

Quarantine inspired me to start building..which also inspired me to start watching all the shows and OVAs..

[@jasonames5200]

This is a helpful video, I came across Gunpla only a couple days ago and was immediately interested, but I did what I do with every potential hobby and I researched obsessively so I can build a reasonable roadmap of progression, in this case, ending at customized kits in dioramas and such. Overwhelmed by the information I was taking in, how to most efficiently reach perfection, and worrying about failure I almost gave up (like I have done with so many potential hobbies in the past). I just watched this and thought what the hell, threw my plan away, deleted all my bookmarks, bought a basic model tool kit, and a high-grade RX-87-2. It's arriving in a few days and I cannot wait, the thought of butchering it has left me completely already. Thanks for the jump start.

[@Unsaidsteam3499]

Great words . My first was a RG 00 riser and my tool was a single box cutter , and I have to say I did not know what I was getting my self into , but I can say I don’t regret it at all . I LOVE GUNPLA

[@Unsaidsteam3499]

I have been into gundam for about 6 and build for 4 years

[@BadGunpla1]

This is awesome stuff! Make it work with what you have available. Just build!

[@coleviloria3800]

Growing up I always enjoyed Legos and I loved Gundam growing up but I remember being intimidated by the kits. Now that I’m 22 I have a handful of kits and kits being shipped and I love building them, it’s a new therapy and I stop whatever I’m doing and build. I’ll put on some old episodes on KZbin to watch while building or of the kit I’m building, just adds excitement. Sorta like watching your favorite TV show or movie with the toy of your favorite character like in all the old TV toy commercials or like in Toy Story. I haven’t gotten past HG kits yet because I haven’t decided which MG I want to tackle. I’ve subbed because of this video.

[@Veotax]

I started building at the start of December to give my self something to do other than sit at home doing fuck all on the internet and playing games. I was instantly hooked. Now at the end of February I've finished nine kits, six HG's and three RG's and I have four MG's waiting for me in my private warehouse on Hobby Link Japan so I can get right back to building after I move flats in a few weeks. This hobby has helped me get through some really rough patches in the last few months and I look forward to filling entire bookcases with theses things. The only thing I don't like about it is how hard and expensive it is to get kits in the UK, kits are massively marked-up and there are no physical stores to buy them from. I've only found one store in the entirety of London that sells the damned things.

[@duerf5826]

I build them cuz they're cool looking. They're very well engineered, too.

[@EDX2308]

I built gunpla before Master Grades were produced. In the last few years I took the hobby seriously and only built Master Grade Gundam models. When I would get off work I would use my spare time to build/paint/prepping rather than playing video games. Gunpla is said to be good for the brain! Now I share my work on Instagram (same name as this youtube ID). I love that gunpla has no expectations, no borders, and no "correct" way of modelling (unless you kitbash of course it will be different).

[@craurd]

I started building gunpla when I was 10, at first I bought a GM Sniper and I thought it was as easy as building a lego, I failed. I didn't gave up until I bumped into gunpla channels, never give up guys!

[@plamoverse]

This is very spot on. Safe to say gunpla is my reset, my sanctuary and peace. Thank you for this.

[@LucLightWolf121]

You just earned yourself a new subscriber, sir. Keep building. I just started months ago and it is cathartic/therapeutic. Hopefully, I will start on my real grade RX-78-2 model kit this week. Take care. And keep up the great work with your videos.

[@richardyamato]

Back to building after a decade now doing my mg shining gundam backlog

[@sirc625]

This is great! I've been building for almost 6 months now and I'm currently on my 9th kit. I started by getting an HG Star Burning Gundam from Barnes & Noble because I had lost a bunch of anime figurines during several moves and was looking to start a collection again. Like you, I was surprised that the "toy" I purchased was actually a model. I had some wire cutters and used those because I didn't have anything else :) Nine builds in and I've made about every mistake you've mentiond LOL. What started on a whim is now an addiction - Best hobby ever!

[@hollacopter4813]

I think this is the best and most encouraging video on gunpla :-) I started building my first kits this year and so far managed only to build 3 hg kits because I struggled with starting as well. I'm a designer by profession and therefore struggle a lot with perfectionism as a kind of profession based illness ;-). But accepting upfront that it is the process of building that counts more than the outcome helped me to start. I started with the mindset of practising and finding out whether I like it or not. I'll probably never jump on the airbrush waggon, that is too much effort if you don't have that much time but just the joy of building and maybe a bit of shading and panellinig does the trick for me. And honestly I don't even care what others think about my models or skills or lack of skills. It's brain off, joy on. Keep or start building everyone :-)

[@NeoJ4K3]

Damn dude. That was like oddly powerful. Purchased my first kit 3 days ago and thus far its been quite an experience. Won't get into details unless someone asks but wow, you hit many a nail on the head and it makes me feel better about the mistakes I've already done

[@AyushRaj]

Finished my first ever Gunpla built few mins ago, an MG RX-78-2 Ver3.0. Few nub marks here and there but it was fun and looks great.

[@gatomeong]

you built an mg as your first kit?? good job!

[@AyushRaj]

@@gatomeong YESS!! Sticker application wasn't great but all else turned out really well

[@vesania6768]

"... Better than an episode of Build Divers." Oooh, boy. Do I have news for you.

[@kylejimenez367]

thank you for this, man. i've been battling severe depression for almost a year now, and the only thing that helps me is my girlfriend, my brother, and my gunpla building. i used to customize shit, too, but depression really cuts off your balls. no creativity until i'm better.

[@_jaylifts]

I love this hobby because it makes me feel accomplished when I finish a model and I feel like I did something which makes me really happy

[@Xayr]

bro you're hilarious, love your camera shots too! For me, I started building gunpla because it was something I did when I was little (albeit not too much) and watching Gundam Build Fighters sparked that sort of nostalgia. That and seeing so many interesting takes on mobile suits that I'd known really made me wonder, "what can I do with that?". And I totally agree on the progress thing. It's not a pressing matter, you can take as much or as little of your time and you can see physical progress. I'm just a beginner with only a handful under my belt, but learning more and more about how to fine tune the art of making it the way you want is exhilarating. subbed!

[@DHXRevenge713]

I started building way back when I was only 4 with my dad but with zoids. Then as a teen I rediscovered cool looking hg kits and have been building for years, almost hitting my 200th kit. I finally got my first PG (Unicorn) and I love the progression I've made as a straight builder to this point. You've earned yourself a new sub friend

[@kingkoua1]

Just got into gunpla in 2020 and it’s made the year a lot better for me. Great video!

[@RRVCrinale]

I started with a Wing Zero model whose grade I can't remember. I basically started by building hand grenades, and if my ongoing Frame Arms Hresvelgr Ater kitbash is any indicator, I started as I meant to go on. It's a challenge for me, a way to own the engineering and tinkering I'm so proud of and that I make a living on. When I think I've lost control of it, having something to build and prove to myself that no, I'm still the one who can solve problems, is really important.

[@adrialorianmtb1252]

This was so GOOD!! I’ve been on the fence about starting to build any sort of models, but this really inspired me.

[@xRbx00]

I don't know who you are and chances are, I probably will never meet you in person. But your video made me feel a very warm feeling of happiness! It reminded me of all the time I've spent working on gunpla. And how much of it has been a very rewarding and cathartic experience. Thank you soooo much for the pleasant reminder!

[@BadGunpla1]

That’s awesome man! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sirc625]

Oh how I love the blank stares when you try to explain the joy you get from building scale models of giant humanoid war machines to people not familiar with Gunpla :)

[@FUBARGunpla]

I just finished my first build and can say I went into it knowing you could get really complex, and your not kidding none of it does truly matter..... Buuuuuuuuuut I'm already getting ideas of how I could customize the couple I just finished as my first models, having built one as a kid in the 90s It was NOTHING like the one as a kid, I'm surprised! so if your someone thinking about it do it! Just do it! I did a master grade and highgrade and it came out looking awesome, I'm not an amazing builder, I do have a small background but none of it has been necessary, you don't need some background as an artist or prop builder, just snips and a new nail file i stole from my girl, and it was all I needed, you don't even need the crazy pro tools, just grab em and go! It's so fun! I can't wait for the next one and now I can feel an addiction growing haha

[@PrimeYsiadGL]

Quarantine got me into the hobby, and I started off by building both a really good kit, the HG Sword Impulse, and a (by consensus, cause I think its fine) really bad kit, being the Banshee Ver.Ka, and I've loved every minute since. I think that idea that every build is uniquely yours is really important because when you look at a shelf full of stuff you've built, it feels much more satisfying knowing that you've made every single thing there, as compared to normal figures that too me always seemed a bit "hollow"

[@ShockedLogic]

I first started getting into the hobby through WarmaHordes figures, and how you had to glue together the bits and pieces for the figures and then paint them. I loved it, and was already a gundam fan since a kid because of Wing and G Fighter. I had no idea gunpla was even a thing because i wasn't really into the gundam community, just enjoyed the shows. Until I went to an anime con and to the dealer's room. Bought a master grade Freedom gundam, got home and built it with a box cutter.

[@Merellin]

I only recently started building Gunpla, I have 2 finished and working on my third. I used to play Warhammer but never quite liked building the Warhammer kits, Yet still had the itch from long ago to build model kits. I think the itch comes from me as a kid 30 years ago building lego and plastic model kits with my dad, And the itch never quite went away and Warhammer never quite managed to scratch it... Then a few months ago a friend started building Gunpla kits and after looking at his stuff and talking about it for a ocuple of months, I got my first Gunpla kit, The Entry Grade Lah Gundam. And I fell in love with it, Quickly moved up to High Grades and am currently assembling the Gundam Aerial and got 2 more waiting for assembly, With a GM sitting on my desk next to the Lah Gundam. Gunpla is freedom!

[@ppk2823]

With all sincerity, thank you, thank you, thank you, so much. This was deeper than gunpla for me, I really needed to hear it. Thank you ❤️

[@ppk2823]

You can see in the kits you’ve customized how you truly made each one unique to yourself, and that’s what I want for myself.

[@HarukaHeavensedge]

Just ordered my first kit, and have been really nervous about putting it together when it shows up. All I have is a basic hobby kit and Ive never done anything like this before. And I keep seeing videos about panel lining, top coating, etc and all the stuff you need to do those things, and felt like I was getting in over my head. Your video helped calm me down and remind me thats its all for fun and its okay to screw up. So thanks :)

[@thebuildbear]

Mad respect dude. Gunpla builders of the world unite!

[@natali_wolffe9012]

I totally agree. the v-fin on my RG build strike broke at one point, and I was annoyed at first. After a few days, however, I began to see how much I liked the broken v-fin. I couldn't explain why, but I did. this vid made me discover that blemishes are what make the gunpla yours, unlike an ultimate build that you're sure no man can make. Great vid.

[@IAmLo4f]

I think I'm starting to become like you in some ways. I've been working in a warehouse that ships out all kinds of drains for 3 years now, and been doing the same thing since then (go to work for 8 hours, come back home, get on the internet or gaming, eat, wash, and sleep), and during that time I got an upgrade for my bedroom, a nice TV stand, and an adjustable standing desk. It's gotten to a point where I just wanna accomplish something, and figured I go back to making models again, this time doing Gundam. But I've seen all kinds of tutorials on how to build gunpla, or how to add weathering or painting all together, with all kinds of things that you need to get, and it's just overwhelming. But this video you shared shown a new light to me, and I feel confident that I can now start doing it without worry of it being perfect. I'm planning on getting an astray red frame this week (cause I'm kinda a sucker for giant mechs with katanas) and see how I do. Also my apologies for being a bit disorganized with my thoughts, but I just had to share it with you.

[@Landbeforetime1992]

I went and picked up my first gunpla because of this video, the HG model of char's Zaku II. It was only $20, and it was crazy satisfying to see come together (even getting those tiny stickers on with a stolen pair of my girlfriend's tweezers was satisfying). I figure I'm going to practice panel lining on my next kit, so i've ordered an HG gundam vidar and two liner pens, one grey and one black. If i'm satisfied with the result i'm going straight for the rg Tallgeese and rg Sazabi next! Thank you so much for this video!

[@latettparty3409]

Great video, so much resonates with me. I haven't been buying and building Gunpla for very long. I even put videos on my channel, but have been a little put of lately as I I know what i'm showing isn't great. Your video has inspired me to not care and just get back to building my Gunpla and showing them on KZbin.

[@allistercain6591]

I have bought 2 of the rg rx 78 to actually practice and the third one I was very happy with. The first two I do test techniques on to this day

[@davidtench7306]

I was scared to build gunpla as a kid so I collected action figures. My buddy dragged me into hobby town and said "you need to just try one kit" and he bought me a hg 78. Five kits, lots of supplies and learning later here I am. The peace and relaxation I get from building and painting is the reason I love it just so much.

[@Vanderlingang2552]

Thank you, I just happen to dabble on Gundam and your video came up and they way you expressed your interest in this hobby made me wanna get into it, I do wanna say I am sad it's so difficult to find local stores that sell kits and that online seems to be the only way I can find any, I just wanna get into this community and meet/make friends over a common enjoyment, so anyway thank you for your video :)

[@bluegill5802]

I started by building revive RX-78-2 with nail clippers

[@aqua8785]

I own model supplies myself but I'm not afraid to admit I still do that. I'll use nippers if I need them for a cut but just getting parts out I go with nail clippers.

[@rightsideup6304]

Same here, built my first ultra crappy HG Strike Freedom years ago with nail clippers. Needless to say I was grounded when my mom found out the clippers no longer could cut nails

[@jumongwu]

I still use nail clippers and not even used nippers once

[@feetusgaming779]

I used my switchblade against the hardcover of my sketchbook.

[@fishpop]

I started with nippers on a pen-knife that my brother clips his toenails with. o_o' Luckily my dad is in to model trains so he had a spare pair of nippers handy.

[@HyperfixationWizard]

He makes a very good point about the personal attachment to the imperfections of your kit. I have an MG Wing Gundam Ver Ka with the knee clip from the inner frame broken apart and I had to fix it with superglue, and it holds in place and doesn't get in the way of transformation even today. I didn't have to tell you that and if some random person came and looked at my kit they wouldn't notice. I could have taken that information to my grave. But thats the thing, I know it's imperfect. I know deep down that the fix was a shotty job and if I had plastic cement or found my old receipt to get a new piece it would have been better. But because I know the effort and mistakes I made, I'm more attached to that kit than I normally would. Remember that mistakes like this are just more chances to improve. I'm trying to tell you this as much as I am myself.

[@CEOofBoneitis]

I always loved these i used to have a Deathscythe HG and loved it. I recently found a yard sale selling MG for $10 each. I have a lot of health problems and this is very therapeutic to me. I totally agree with this video. But now it’s all i want to do...lol

[@stat1cghost]

First minute just made me instantaneously clicked the subscribe button. Awesome video, man.

[@karanbantawa6236]

Love the content and structure of the script in your video. Quite an insight and a positive one at that. Keep inspiring! : )

[@anthonyzoreque8223]

Dude this is absolutely amazing and it made my day. Thank you so much for making such a great video that this community needed, also fellow Pens fan here glad to see they got their act together and are in a playoff spot!!

[@lockon7237]

I kind of do the same thing. I was building gundam to the point I couldn't enter my room without stepping on a tray of part or laying down on the floor to relax but I eventually got a shelf to put all of my finished gunpla until I realize o had too much so I started to give them away to friends or goodwill. I learned that I like the process of building not the storage lol....anyways good vid bro keep it up.

[@urielsedd7899]

My first kit was the zaku 3 custom. I had started models a 40k fan and was slowly moved into loving Gunpla. It was about four times cheaper and I loved the look of all the grunt suits. I’ve gotten myself almost 50 kits now and I’m eagerly waiting for the next 15 kits that arrive this Christmas.

[@seanwilliams5711]

I got into building gunpla because of my love from the franchise, I grew up as a kid with gundam wing, and when I first learned there were model kits I just wanted to start collecting them to immortalise the very things that were such a big part of my childhood and growing up in a physical tangible form. The very first kit I bought was the mg wing zero ew custom as that is my all time favourite suit, it didn't matter to me that I've never built a gunpla kit before and I could potentially screw it up, I got it because it just felt so good to see my favourite suit come together by my hands in a form I just idolise right there, it's a nice feeling and over time with more and more kits I've learned more skills from people online and on KZbin for doing custom paint jobs or panel lines etc, this is a franchise that I always look forward to new things they bring (yes even bf etc I don't like them but they are an important learning curve) and subsequently what new kits come out to blow my mind away with the engineering. Not even just gunpla but also kits from say kotobukiya as well like armoured core

[@mothereffintom]

I was interested ever since I was around 10. I always backed down for one reason or another. I never watched any of the anime or read the manga, I was just super interested in the aesthetics of the mobile suits. A couple months ago something in me wanted to look back into "gundam model kits"(that is what I googled) and I was so excited to see it was still relevant, actually a thriving and much more streamlined hobby. After looking up what I would need to get started I ran to a hobby shop an hour away that stocks gunpla and all the tools I need. Since then I have been snapping together a couple HGs a week and dabbling in panel lining and posing and photographing, trying to find my real groove. I am getting better and it is such a good way to get my head sorted out and focusing on what's in front of me, considering I lost both parents to cancer in the last 5 years it is keeping me from sliding down a really steep, dark slope. I love this hobby and the community around it. Thank you!

[@DarkRyu312]

Awsome video bro!! We need more of this in the modeling community in general. I can't tell you how may modeling shows I have been to with my gunpla and was told that this was not "real modeling". But I never let that stop me and anyone reading this should not let that stop you either!!! Like what was said this is "your model kit" and what you do with it is up to you. As long as your happy with it, forget what anyone has to say because it's your kit. Thanks again for the awsome video. Now I think I will pull out a new kit out of the old back log. Lol😁

[@Zeitgeist6]

Been building since I think the end of 2019 maybe? I was never into Gundam (more of a Macross fan) until I saw that Unicorn: Narrative movie. I liked the action and then after when I was Comic Con I picked up a kit. Still not convinced I could do it I picked up a Haro-pla kit and ended up putting that little thing together and ended up enjoying it. Over the past few years I learned to sand well, topcoat well and branched out into other model kits series as well (ZOIDS, A.T.K Girls, 30 Minute Sisters). I don't need a fancy painted one. It's fun to build, they look cool in my display case and like you said making something from all those little parts feels like you accomplished something.

[@gryoz1323]

Last year like many others I became "Unemployed", since I had a lot of time on my hands I watched the original Gundam 0079, Seed/Destiny, IBO, 00, Zeta, Thunderbolt, 08th MS. I was immediately hooked on Gundam, the rational next step was to start building kits, while simultaneously building the shows MS Models along the way. Snapping together a Kit is the most satisfying feeling in the world, and if I can do it wihtout leaving any nub marks or stress marks the dopamine rush is even better.

[@MaugzSR]

Here's the reason why I am starting model kit building: I'm a speedrunner. Yes, speedrunning is fun to do because you challenge yourself to best your personal best time, but it can be stressful if you miss a major skip or RNG screws you over. One day around a month or so ago, I saw a video of a person time lapsing a Gunpla kit, and hearing the clicking of the pieces were SATISFYING! I also work two jobs so it can get stressful.

[@Pawelism]

Great inspiring messages here, thank you! I'm going to rewatch this tonight after work before taking another stab at painting while 'procrastination by perfectionism' echoes in my brain.

[@ree572]

8:20 HIT ME SO HARD. i'll continue building my MG Astray Red Frame. i love this vid.

[@Megamaratsu]

This will help my sister get into Gunpla prove that as long as you enjoy it, you wouldn’t be wasting time.

[@bunnifer6585]

I remember the first kit I built by myself being the HG 00 Raiser, during the time I never really was a fan because of the fact that you had to cut out the parts and assemble them (which was a pain considering that I used my hands to pick the parts out like a little idiot.) Once Build Fighters aired around 2013 I picked up the Fenice as my first HGBF kit and a proper tool this time around. I was really satisfied on how the kit came out and because of that, it sparked my interest not just in Gunpla, but the entire Gundam universe itself. Recently I got one of my friends into the hobby, and it's safe to say that he's enjoying himself!

[@Kids_Scissors]

This video made me realize why I immediately liked gunpla upon building my first kit. Because I'm in control of the entire process which isn't something I can say often lol

[@nathanreddent2427]

I was scouting target for transformers the other day and decided to check out out the collectibles and found a American type Rx-38 and was like “it’s $10 I’ll try it. I found out after looking at other kits HG and higher require nippers and knives. I’ve was worried about details with nub marks and messing the kit up. You seriously just made me feel like I can build anything if I think I can. Thanks for that.🙏🏻