Spotted this custom "Rebornnu Gundam" over at Hobby no Toriko (which means "slave of hobby"), of which the base model is the HG 1/144 Reborns Gundam (from Gundam 00) modded to look like the famous Nu Gundam from Char's Counterattack. Hence the name "Rebornnu Gundam".Colour scheme is changed to white and black instead of white and red, with a bit of red and yellow on smaller details. The backpack is changed completely so that the gimmick to transform to Reborns Cannon is removed, and instead the Fin Fangs are now mounted in the way like the Nu Gundam does. The mouting packpack somehow does remind me of Destiny Gundam's from Gundam SEED Destiny.In case people do not know how the original Gundams should look like:Reborns GundamNu GundamOne interesting thing to note is that both pilots of Reborns Gundam and Nu Gundam are voiced by the same voice actor or seiyuu - Toru FuruyaVarious action poses of the Rebornnu Gundam. Fin Fangs / Fin Funnels can be seperated from mounted positions.Wow, it actually looks much cooler than the original in my opinion! It may be how the Nu Gundam is a very solid design in the first place, making the converted Rebornnu Gundam looking more attractive now than the original Reborns Gundam, in Gundam 00 style mecha design~Reborns Gundam, which debuted in penultimate episode of Gundam 00 Second Season, could transform an alternate mode called Reborns Cannon via a back-to-back transformation, which I am not too fond of. It is quite an unusual design and perhaps unique too, but I do prefer the two forms to be seperated into two different MS (like the prototypes 1 Gundam and GN Cannon). Now that HG 1/144 1 Gundam gunpla is announced for May release, I may consider buying one over Reborns Gundam. An unexpected release but I welcome it~All Rebornu Gundam images from Hobby no TorikoReborns Gundam and Nu Gundam images from Dalong
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It looks like that I am shifting more and more back to Gundam than anything else recently. There are quite a lot of nice gunpla to be released / released recently, and coming up with a to-buy list will mean certain something to my wallet.1/144 HG 00 Gundam Seven Sword/GAlready released, 1680 Yen (tax inclusive)An utter no-brainer for me. This is a variation of 00 Gundam (from 2nd season of Gundam 00) with different equipment. Equipped with seven swords (hence the name), it is the "true" sucessor of the Exia Gundam which also has 7 swords. Despite the fact that it's just a variation and was not seen in the animated series, it is still very popular among fans compared to the 00 Raiser (00 Gundam docked with O Raiser support fighter). The massive GN Buster Sword is the highlight for this model kit, and big blades can be quite a killer for me.Despite having built 2 1/144 HG 00 Gundam models already (one for a friend, one 00 Raiser + GN Sword III for myself), I don't mind building another one to be honest.Chance of me getting this: Guaranteed1/100 Vent SaviourAlready released, 2940 Yen (tax inclusive)The new Gundams from Gundam SEED VS Astray side story has gained its notoriety by being colour variations of previous Gundams with a few parts swapped from one place to another. The Vent Saviour (pronounced "Van" Saviour) has for some reasons caught my eyes; maybe it's the fact that it doesn't look too drastically different to the original despite a colour change from red to white/cyan scheme. I may decide to buy one and give it a few simple modifications to make it look something closer to ReZEL (see below) or Zeta Plus.Chance of me getting this: Medium1/144 HGUC ReZEL Commander VersionMarch release, 2310 Yen (tax inclusive)Transformable, grunt machine, and large gun. This is the commander version of the normal ReZEL units (already released).The ReZELs are mass produced MS of the famous Zeta Gundam, but the transformation is based on another early transformable grunt machine called the Methuss. What's a real pity though is that the transformation for this kit will require a lot of part swapping rather than a smooth transformation (unlike the Methuss). It was also the reason why I held back on getting HG/144 Murasame from Gundam SEED Destiny for the same reason unfortunately.The ReZELs have some sort of handles on the back so other MS can get a free ride on them (laughs). If HGUC Jesta is announced (which is very likely) then I would probably pair them up in as a team, especially since they share very similar colour schemes.Chance of me getting this: Medium-high1/144 HGUC Zaku II F2To be released in MarchA later variation of the famous Zaku II that featured in Gundam 0083, it was a pleasant surprise when I first heard its annoucement for HGUC line. While I may still consider getting the green Zeon version, I do want to buy at least 1 captured EFSF version to go with my GM Commands.Chance of me buying this: HighMG GN-XAlready released, 3780 Yen (tax inclusive)The first MG model of a grunt machine outside the Universal Century. It was a surprise to some of the fans when it was first announced as it's an unprecedented move. More on it on the previous post made a few months ago.I was tempted to get the HG 1/144 version some time ago, and I even had an ambition of making a small squad of it (~3-5 of them maybe?). Hm... Maybe it's a good pair up with my MG Exia Ignition Mode that I bought in the summer.Chance of me getting this: MediumMG Wing GundamApril Release, 4200 Yen (tax inclusive)This is a total surprise for me, especially since Bandai has released a redesigned version by Hajime Katoki (aka Version Ka.) some time ago. This one is the original TV animated version, which looks remarkably different to version Ka:Left: TV Version, Right: Version Ka.Images from MAHQWhile it's not surprising that lots of fans would prefer the latter design more, I think it's still good news for those who want the original version. I did hear a lot of people ranting about why Bandai bothered releasing the "uglier" TV Version, but I think fans should respect and appreciate each people's preferences and tastes instead (something I tend to see less and less as of lately, which is a pity).Thinking back, I did wish for Bandai to rework on some of their earlier models and release them gain with newer technologies implemented on the models, and this happens to be one of them that I was 'dreaming' of one day. However, 4200 Yen is not exactly cheap, so I will have to see how the end product is like. I seriously don't mind a HG 1/144 version or it or a Wing Zero though.Chance of me getting this: MediumWhile I am not planning to get most of them a few did take into my interests recently:HG 1/144 Gundam X, 1 Gundam (predecessor of Reborns Gundam), Avalanche Exia, Astraea Type F, and many more.Most of the new gunpla are announced from the latest issue of Hobby Japan (April 2010), which all somehow sound more exciting and anticipating for me than the whole WonFes Winter 2010 had to offer last month or so. The fact that some Gundams of the non-Universal Century series during the 90s are making a return, such as Wing, X, and God Gundam as well (not shown here). I am only planning to get a few out of all that selection, not to mention that I still have a backlog of gunpla underneath my bed...Picture from my end-of-year post last DecemberWell, at least 2010 is going to be an interesting year for gunpla release. I wonder what more stuff are to be expected later in the year; at least I know that I will be kept busy for gunpla-ing when I am back in Hong Kong!Anyone here got anything they like in the recent new annoucement? It sounds like that MG Wing Gundam and HG Gundam X are going to be some of the popular ones for sure~Official pictures of gunpla from Medio Online Shop via Ngee KhiongMagazine scans from Ngee Khiong1 Gundam scan from SRW Hotnwes
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Top 10 Male and Female Anime Characters By NewType magazine Though the list consist of mostly anime characters from mecha series… no k-on! and lack of Moe … this list may make someone berry sad… Top 10 Female characters 1.Cagalli Yula Athha (Gundam SEED) 2.Lacus Clyne (Gundam SEED) 3.Sheryl Nome (Macross F) 4.Nagato Yuki (Suzumiya Haruhi) 5.Suzumiya Haruhi (Suzumiya Haruhi) 6.C.C. (Code [...]
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Love/Hate. I’ve always avoided the Gundam series because of one reason: the rabid fanbase just turned me off. That, and no mecha can be cooler than a transforming jetfighter!  Also, Macross was one of the first anime I remember seeing as a kid, so it holds a special place for me. Back on topic, after a lot [...]
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I’ve been a fan of the Gundam franchise for about ten years now.  Starting with, not surprisingly, Gundam Wing.  Then during my early years of anime infatuation and mass DVD buying, the Gundam SEED series.  From there came the show that really made me fall in love with the metaverse, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.  After that, [...]
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This week we talk about Meatballs falling from clouds, Seeds of Gundam, why Uncharted is so great and how Killzone 2 can make you sick. Also, Final Fantasy XIII. deculture_podcast_11.mp3 Hosts Taimoor; Mihir Movies - Cloudy with a chance of meatballs Anime - Gundam Seed season 1 Games - Uncharted (1) - Killzone 2 - Final Fantasy XIII (combat, summon and crystarium system) You can catch us live [...]
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I'm finally back, though a bit tired. Just as I said in the previous post, here's the coverage of Gundam Expo Hong Kong 2009 which took place in the Metropolis Hall in Hung Hom last month.When I was on my way to the Expo, I did see an advertisment in MTR (Hong Kong's main railway) showing promotion between Gundam and MTR. Apparently you can buy tickets which will have images of RX-78 Gundam, Char's Zaku, chibi looking Exia or Flag on the ticket itself.Just like the year before, large statues of Gundam Exia and 00 Gundam stand proudly in the entrance.A large footprint of the RX-78 Gundam!Various 1/144 HGUC on display, including the huge GP03 Dendobrium in the second imageCloser shot of the GP03 + the DendrobiumThe recently released 1/100 MG Victory Gundam. Seeing the actual model in person makes me appreciate its incredible small size! It's about the same height as a 1/144 HGUC Nu Gundam!Shelf showing recent gunpla releases of the time - including 1/144 HG Masurao, 1/100 Mirage Frame, and the 1/60 PG 00 Raiser.Robot Damashii action figures. Most are from Gundam 00 with a few exceptions in the middle section like the Turn A and Turn X, Crossbone X-2, and the uncoloured and yet-to-be released V2 Assault Buster (the middle one in blue and white only).1/60 PG 00 Gundam (without the O Raiser) up close.1/60 O Raiser up close.A collection of actor Joey Leung's (梁榮忠) Gundam merchandise. I don't know much about him (along with a lot of the Hong Kong's entertainment), but he is well known as a Gundam fan.A closer look of his custom painted PG 00 Gundam.Closer look of his other merchandise, including the MTR tickets mentioned above, phone accessories, a Federation uniform, a signed Zeon flag, as well as books and catalogues on gunpla.A runner of MG Sinanju's bazooka, which only comes with volume 8 of the Gundam UC novel. Unlike MG Unicorn's gattling gun, which could only be obtained from the Japanese version of the novel (volume 4). Sinanju's bazooka can be obtained from the localised Chinese version of the novel too.BAKUC statue and cups on display.BAKUC is a gunpla modelling competition (hence the full name Bandai Action Kits Universal Cup), as well as a mysteriously masked guy who is apparently "a top modeller" as well as a friend of Kawaguchi sensei (the "father of gunpla kits" or so people say).Various recoloured models in display in the BAKUC sectionA model submitted for BAKUC competition, showing a customised Guntank and Zaku I. I think this is the grand final model for this year's competition.Closer look of the customised Guntank. It seems to have used parts from the 1/100 Tieren. Very nice I must say, and there's even an artwork for it too!Various recoloured models on display.A poor angle, but this custom built and painted MS-06RD-4 Zaku II caught my attention. It's a prototype of Dom using Zaku as the frame for testbed, which is seen in first episode of 08th MS Team.1/144 XN Raiser conversion kit shown built and mounted on Cherudim Gundam and 00 Gundam. The kit was released with Hobby Japan sometime near September last year. I managed to get one myself too. May work on it over the Easter or the summer.1/100 MG Asray Blue Frame 2nd ReviseA display of an Astray Red Frame that was used for photography for Hobby Japan December issue (i.e. this is NOT the MG Astray Red Frame, but rather it's converted from the MG Astray Blue Frame model kit).Gunpla shop area, located in the same area like last year.Various limited models on sale. Most of them are clear colour models which I don't take a keen interest on. For a full list of the limited stuff there you can check this post from Ngee Khiong.1/144 HG Gundam Exia Repair x O Gundam clear colour bundel kit. Not interested in the kit itself, but love the art though.A small shelf showing the the latest Model Plus magazine with the 2 differently coloured 1/144 HGUC Kshatriya used for the front cover.A bird's view (or rather view from an escalator) of the Expo's shop section. Boxes and boxes of gunpla can be seen~Candy toys (shokugans and gashapons etc) section. Showing various candy toys including the StandArts on the top section, the relatively new Digital Grade (DG) miniatures, as well as the chibi Gundams from gashapons at the bottom.Various Sangokuden models on display. Too bad I am not familiar with this particular line of gunpla.The (notorious?) Gundam SEED VS Astray line of gunpla kits. They are supposed to be new models for the upcoming new side story manga of the Astray series. I am not sure whether the first chapter of the manga is out on magazines yet or not, but there are already quite a few models released since the summer.A small diorama showing various Gundams in battle from Gundam 00. I find it interesting how Seravee Gundam is literally staying up in the air using the thin pink beam as a support.Various Gundam 00 gunpla on display. Most are from Season 2.Various Sangokuden models in diorama display.Closer look of the Unicorn Gundam in Destroy mode for the StandArt shokugan minature. For something that's even smaller than 1/144 scale this is a very detailed pre-painted pre-assembled model.Kshatriya StandArtTiny SD Gundams gashaponsLuminodot - something like art display of some sort. For reference you can read this post from Ngee Khiong (old images are gone unfortunately)Stage area for the Expo, various gaming, speed modelling, or even quiz events will take place according to the daily schedule they have planned in advance.Foldable spray booth from BAKUC for those who need an easy setup for spraypainting. What got my attention wasn't the spray booth itself, but rather the runners that are on display, since I have no clue on where this sniper rifle or the bazooka are from.A timeline showing all the aired animated series for Gundam franchise from the first Mobile Suit Gundam to Gundam 00.The middle enclosed section of the Expo shows photos of the construction of 1/1 Gundam that was displayed over the summer in Odaiba.1/30 scale referecnce model of the Gundam that was used for its bigger brother.Nice shots of the completed Gundam in full glory.Also included in the middle section was the promotion of the upcoming Gundam UC (Unicorn) OVA series, showing models and promotional video of it.A prototype of the GFFMC Unicorn Gundam. As one can see it's not completed yet (like the unpainted black head), and its weapons other than the beam rifle are not dipsplayed here. Well let's just hope that it will not disappoint the fans like the Zeta Plus released earlier last year.Robot Damashii action figures of Unicorn Gundams (both Unicorn and Destroy mode), as well as Geara Zulu.StandArt minatures mentioned above.Upcoming model of HGUC Rezel. In fact it has *just* been released as of writing this post.1/144 HGUC Kshatriya, already released.Main display area of the gunpla models for Gundam UC.Final shot showing the entrance of the Gundam Expo just before I left the place.Overall, the Expo is keeping its standard like the one before. Not like super impressive, but a fair number of stuff on display including upcoming models and BAKUC entries, but hey there's no admission fee so one can't really complain too much about it. It's more like a small Expo intended for the general public as well as big fans to appreciate the Gundam franchise. While I did not buy anything over there, it's nice to stroll around freely and appreciate the models and photos that are on display.Album: Gundam Expo Hong Kong 2009
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Why can't we get commercials like this?   <object width="640px" height="388px"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gaL2I4zxk8o&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"> </param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> </param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gaL2I4zxk8o&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640px" height="388px" wmode="transparent"> </embed></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </param></object>   Great Touhou Fight Scene: If you always wanted to visualize what a side-scrolling bullet hell game would look like as an actual fight scene, then look no further. It reminds me of something like Dragon Ball Z and Macross fused together; major props to whoever made this.    <object width="640px" height="518px"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2X6VxpXqXzc&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"> </param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> </param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2X6VxpXqXzc&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640px" height="518px" wmode="transparent"> </embed></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </param></object>   Let Naruto Sing you a Love Song: This is perhaps the most ridicules thing ever, Naruto and friends (ie. Sasuke) rock out to some Foo Fighters; and by rock out I mean actually sing, play the guitar, and drums. Perhaps this is the true calling for these two troublemakers?        <object width="640px" height="518px"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pbtAmS3oVWA&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"> </param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> </param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pbtAmS3oVWA&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640px" height="518px" wmode="transparent"> </embed></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </param></object>   Tales of Vesperia X Ouran High School Host Club: Are you ready to kiss kiss fall in love with the characters from Tales of Vesperia? Of course you are!       <object width="640px" height="388px"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KXYipS7hfao&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"> </param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> </param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KXYipS7hfao&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640px" height="388px" wmode="transparent"> </embed></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </param></object>   This is what Gundam 00 Looks Like as Gundam Seed: Check out this great AMV opening that places Gundam 00 inside a Gundam Seed opening; it really does have that feeling of a real Gundam Seed opening, so kudos for that. But seriously, do you really have to have you name down there for the entire video?        <object width="640px" height="518px"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8xqskiIehfk&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"> </param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> </param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8xqskiIehfk&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640px" height="518px" wmode="transparent"> </embed></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </param></object>   Proof That JAM Project Can Make Anything Awesome: If you needed proof that JAM Project can make anything amazing, this is it. Even a boring movie about triangles can become epic.    <object width="640px" height="518px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wg5cAZETPZw&amp;badVar=0xb1b1b1&amp;badVar=0xcfcfcf&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feature=player_embedded&amp;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wg5cAZETPZw&amp;badVar=0xb1b1b1&amp;badVar=0xcfcfcf&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feature=player_embedded&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="640px" height="518px" wmode="transparent"></embed></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param></object>  Hire Santa For a Good Time: Here is a handyman Santa, a Santa that you can hire that will do whatever you like. Though you get what you pay for, and I don't think the children buy it; oh well, at least he can fix your sink for you.
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This week we talk about Left 4 Dead 2’s Scavenger mode, Dark Void’s adventures, how scary the Saw game is, the mediocrity of Army of Two: 40th Day with the little time we had with it and the innocent charm of Tornado Outbreak. Also, Gundam Seed and a little trip down memory lane with the [...]
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A Bandai Entertainment press release yesterday announced the North American Blu-ray release of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Sunrise's newest anime series in the long-running Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. The first Blu-ray disc, which is exclusively available for pre-order on Amazon.com right now, will hit retailers on March 12, 2010 (the same day as the Japanese release), and will feature TrueHD 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0 sound on both the English and Japanese audio tracks, a 16:9, 1080p video transfer, and ... just one episode of the six-episode OAV. The disc will go for a SRP of $49.98. Furthermore, to "celebrate" the release of Gundam Unicorn, Bandai Entertainment will be providing six older Gundam series in streaming video format through the Anime News Network, Crunchyroll, and YouTube, starting on February 1. The six series that will be available are Mobile Suit Gundam (the original), Z (Zeta) Gundam, Gundam Wing, Gundam SEED, Gundam SEED Destiny, and Gundam 00. The first season of Gundam 00 is already available on Bandai's YouTube channel, so this announcement might signal a streaming release for the second season, which has only been available so far on the SyFy channel's Ani-Monday block. Unicorn takes place in the "Universal Century" (UC), the same time period as the original Mobile Suit Gundam, and it is the first UC series since the 2004 CGI project MS IGLOO. The events depicted in Gundam Unicorn are based on the novel of the same name by Harutoshi Fukui, and take place three years after the events of the 1988 film Char's Counterattack. I'm as excited as the next guy (actually, way more excited than the next guy) about Bandai streaming old Gundam shows, especially since I'm currently playing catch-up, trying to watch a bunch of the old UC Gundam series. Nevertheless, the release strategy for the Unicorn Blu-ray is simply unforgivable. $50 for a single OAV episode means that the entire show (whose six 50-minute episodes bring its runtime to around that of a 13-episode series) will cost an American a whopping $300 for the Blu-ray release. For what amounts to a 13-episode anime! Bandai's Unicorn release is following the same strategy of most Japanese anime DVD releases: very few episodes on a disc with a criminally high price point. Because of Bandai's notorious fear of "reverse importation" (Japanese buying the significantly cheaper American discs), they are simultaneously releasing identical Blu-rays, which will certainly stop the few Japanese fans who actually reverse import anime DVDs. Coincidentally, it will also stop most American fans from purchasing this release, which completely defeats the purpose, as it were. Details regarding the standard DVD release of Unicorn (if any) and more information on the streaming shows have not been released yet, but I will get in contact with Bandai PR to try to iron out some of the finer points of the announcement. FULL PRESS RELEASE: AMAZON.COM TO EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTE MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN V. 1 BLU-RAY; OTHER GUNDAM SERIES AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING January 14, 2010 – Bandai Visual Japan announced today that Amazon.com will release the Mobile Suit Gundam UC(Unicorn) Vol.1 Blu-ray with a two-month exclusive window in North America under the “Honneamise” label. Amazon.com will be taking pre-orders starting on January 10 with a street date of March 12, 2010 at a SRP of $49.98. Bandai Entertainment Inc. distributes this Blu-ray product for Bandai Visual Japan. Since its inception in 1979, the Gundam franchise is considered the introduction of the giant robot or “Mecha” genre in the U.S. Mobile Suit Gundam UC is a series of popular novels by Harutoshi Fukui, which was originally serialized from 2006 to June 2009 in the monthly Gundam Ace magazine by Kadokawa. Ten volumes of the novel have sold over 2 million copies. The story is set in Universal Century, three years after the events of the film Char’s Counterattack. The series will be comprised of six 50-minute episodes directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi. The Blu-ray will feature Episode One with Japanese and English TrueHD 5.1 and Japanese and English Dolby Digital 2.0 audio with a 16:9 / 1080P High Definition transfer. Subtitle tracks will include Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Chinese (in both Cantonese and Mandarin). The English voice cast features the talents of Steve Cannon, Stephanie Sheh, Rachael Lillis, Tara Platt, and others. Additionally, to celebrate Gundam UC's Blu-ray release, Bandai Channel will begin streaming classic Gundam series starting February 1. This is a long-awaited opportunity for existing fans to revisit their favorites or for newer fans to become familiar with the world of Gundam before watching Gundam UC. Six TV series of Gundam (Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Z Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, and Mobile Suit Gundam 00) are planned for free streaming in North America and Europe for limited time only on AnimeNewsNetwork (www.animenewsnetwork.com), Crunchyroll (www.crunchyroll.com) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/AnimeChannel). More series are to be added later. For streaming schedule and more information, visit Gundam UC's official site: http://www.gundam-unicorn.net/en *streaming information will be available on February 1. For more information on Bandai Entertainment please visit: www.bandai-ent.com For more information on Amazon.com please visit: www.amazon.com
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