Gundam Model Gunpla-kun, Zakupla-Kun & Charzaku-kun has Announced to Release from Bandai

BANDAI SPIRITS has started developing the character "Gundam Model" that conveys the joy of Gunpla!

Gundam Model Gunpla-kun, Zakupla-Kun & Charzaku-kun 

 It is said that the appeal of Gunpla will be promoted to new fans through various activities centered on the short PV that conveys the fun of the plastic model in which Gunpla and others are active. In the future, various developments are planned, such as the release of related products and the start of serialization in fashion magazines.

What is "Gundam Model Kit"?

Born as a "character that conveys the joy of Gunpla", from August 19, 2021 (Thursday), 1 minute x 10 short PVs will be distributed on the official Gundam YouTube channel "Gundam Channel". The story is a spectacle story in which "Gundam model" and "Zakupla", who have a strong desire to spread the fun and splendor of plastic models all over the world, face people in a funny way with their passion and selfishness.

"Gundam model" character introduction

Gunpla-kun

One day before dawn, an unconfirmed standard runner came out from the production line of "Bandai Hobby Center" with the light of mystery. RX-78-2 Because it is a plastic model of Gundam, it is full of pride and passion as a plastic model who calls himself "Gundam model", and it is hot and noisy with the mission to convey the fun of plastic models to the world. Start operation.

Zakupla-kun

An unconfirmed standard runner of the MS-06 Zaku II model that appeared at the same time as Gunpla. He starts operation to fulfill his mission together, but he is a solid person who calmly supports Gunpla who gets too hot. In fact, it has a selfish complex called mass production type.

Charzaku-kun

An unconfirmed standard runner for Char's Zaku II model. Too high pride is to hide a too delicate personality. I'm struck and weak.

"Gundam model" product development

From September, 6 types of acrylic key chains will be released at BANDAI SPIRITS official Gunpla general facility "THE GUNDAM BASE Tokyo / Fukuoka". It is a key chain with a pedestal that can be placed and displayed as well as hanging. We plan to continue selling various products in the future.

"Gundam model" serialized in fashion magazine "smart"

From the October issue of Takarajimasha's men's fashion magazine, a new series "I made my first Gunpla!" Will start, with Gunpla-kun and Zakupla-kun acting as navigators. Every issue, guests who have never made a Gunpla will challenge the first Gunpla in their lives. In addition, to commemorate the serialization of Gunpla-kun, the November issue will include both old and new Gunpla package art A-side pouches as a special appendix.