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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · 9d

Scott's gradient trick for minis and Gunpla is surprisingly simple to master:

How to Airbrush Simple Gradients For Gunpla - Gunpla 101

Gradient painting is a technique in which one color gradually morphs into the next. It may look fancy, but it doesn’t have to be hard. Let Gunpla 101 contributor Scott—the one and the same behind the ...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Aug 20

Iron-Blooded Orphans was 10 years ago. Do its mobile suits still hold up? www.gunpla101.com/review-mg-gu...

Review: MG Gundam Vidar - Gunpla 101

Feeling old yet? Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans just celebrated its 10th anniversary. But the show’s demon-inspired mobile suits have stayed fresh and in-demand even after a decade has pass...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Jul 22

Get started with color-shift paints with our new guide:

How to Airbrush With Color-Shift Paint: A Liquid Alchemy Guide - Gunpla 101

Imagine a Gunpla model that offers a different look from every angle: that’s the magic of color-shift paint, a special type of paint that appears in different colors depending on your viewing angle an...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Jul 3

Did you know Gunpla sales in Japan and overseas have a 1:1 ratio? More facts from Bandai Namco's GM of the Gundam Business Division:

Gunpla Czar Talks Tariffs, Covid-19 Sales Bump, and His Favorite GQuuuuuuX Kit - Gunpla 101

Longtime Gunpla 101 readers might know that when I’m not editing this site or building my own Gunpla models, I’m a professional journalist. Recently, I got the opportunity to interview Bandai Namco’s ...

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Lauren Orsini @laurenorsini.bsky.social · Jul 3

Y'all are gonna want to read the Gunpla 101 interview I'm about to post with Bandai Namco’s Naohiro Ogata. I have not heard some of these sales numbers before.

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Lauren Orsini @laurenorsini.bsky.social · May 12

Got a hugely comprehensive tutorial for you today. If you've ever wondered what the MAX Technique is or how to recreate this famous preshading look, Megaplamo has everything there is to know: www.gunpla101.com/what-is-the-...

What Is The MAX Technique? A Guide To Gunpla's Famous Painting Style - Gunpla 101

Who is Makoto “Max” Watanabe? He’s a Japanese professional modeler and the face of the garage kit manufacturer Max Factory. He is famous for his contributions to the modeling hobby, including his uniq...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · May 5

Tired: no panel lining
Wired: Panel lining for accuracy
Inspired: Panel lining in neon green just because you can

Alternative Panel Lining Techniques For Creative Gunpla Builds - Gunpla 101

There’s no one way to build a Gunpla kit—and that’s true for every step of the process. For example, take panel lining: who says you have to do it in one particular way? Follow along with Gunpla 101 c...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Apr 29

See how contributor Alex reacts to the Pharact: www.gunpla101.com/review-hg-gu...

Review: HG Gundam Pharact - Gunpla 101

The Pharact is Elan Ceres’ mecha in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury. Powerful and graceful, it’s a Gundam typical of the 2022 show with an elegant frame that abstractly takes inspiration fr...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Apr 17

Don't let social anxiety slow you down at a Gunpla competition:

6 People That You Should Talk to at a Gunpla Competition - Gunpla 101

Whether you usually build Gunpla models alone or with friends, it’s not normally the kind of hobby that draws a crowd. That changes when you attend a Gunpla competition: a public event that will lead ...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Apr 9

Megaplamo both enters and judges Gunpla competitions, which puts him in a unique spot to offer advice:

3 Things to Include With Your Gunpla at a Competition - Gunpla 101

Nobody said competitive Gunpla building is easy. Just gathering your courage to submit your work under the unrelenting scrutiny of the judges is a major accomplishment. Gunpla 101 and contributor and ...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Apr 2

This is the harshest model review we have ever published, of the RG Sinanju: www.gunpla101.com/review-rg-gu...

Review: RG Gundam Sinanju - Gunpla 101

The Sinanju is a favorite at Gunpla 101. We even love it in its teeny tiny SD Sinanju form! Now, contributor Daniel shares his thoughts on one of the most recent additions to the Sinanju family, the R...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Mar 25

You can do more with finished Gunpla than just display it. Filipino fans have developed a tabletop game incorporating their Gunpla: www.gunpla101.com/what-is-gunp...

What is Gunpla Battle: War on the Table? How it Works - Gunpla 101

Your enjoyment of a Gunpla kit doesn’t need to end when it’s finally finished and posed. In the Philippines, a tabletop game is catching on that makes use of your completed kits. Gunpla 101 contributo...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Mar 18

I absolutely despise Facebook. Why even both posting my new articles there?

Facebook telling me it only showed my post to 50 of my 2,400 followers.

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Mar 18

New tutorial! www.gunpla101.com/how-to-apply...

How To Apply Waterslide Decals To Gundam Kits - Gunpla 101

“How do you apply waterslide decals?” is one of the number one questions we get here at Gunpla 101. They may be different from stickers, but they’re not that much more complex—and the visual payoff is...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Mar 11

Can't guarantee I'll always have ads turned off but man it was not worth the $1 a day it was earning.

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Mar 11

I have the website set to never block ads for me so I can emphasize with its worst possible browsing experience. Just got frustrated and disabled all but the bottom of the page ad.

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Mar 11

The Gunpla content creators we're watching now: www.gunpla101.com/8-great-gunp...

8 Great Gunpla Streamers You Should Follow On Social Media - Gunpla 101

Gunpla building may be an individual activity, but it’s far from a solitary hobby. Through social media, you can connect with other builders all over the world. Looking for some new creators to add to...

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Tex Merquise @texmerquise.bsky.social · Nov 26

TY Lauren for including the Tequila Gundam pint glass on the list <3

Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Nov 25

DONE! The Gunpla 101 Holiday Gift Guide 2024 is HERE:

Holiday Gifts for Gundam Fans 2024 - Gunpla 101

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Nov 27

By my count, Bandai Hobby released 48 new Gunpla in 2024: www.gunpla101.com/every-gunpla...

Every Gunpla Kit Released in 2024: Complete! - Gunpla 101

This year, we did things a little differently at Gunpla 101. For the last 10 years, I wrote a monthly update of Gunpla pre-orders and new releases. In that time, we’ve seen the Gunpla Year in Review g...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Nov 25

DONE! The Gunpla 101 Holiday Gift Guide 2024 is HERE:

Holiday Gifts for Gundam Fans 2024 - Gunpla 101

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Nov 5

ICYMI, we talked to @gundamplanet.bsky.social about the US Gunpla industry's biggest myths—and learned the truth instead. www.gunpla101.com/the-7-bigges...

The 7 Biggest Misconceptions About the Gunpla Industry Debunked - Gunpla 101

How well do you really know the Gundam industry? After years of buying Gundam model kits and even running my own Gundam modeling site, I would have guessed I knew it pretty well. But no longer. Rece...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Oct 25

Wanna feel old? Iron-Blooded Orphans turns 10 in 2025. Our newest contributor, chennerbot, gave the MGSD Gundam Barbatos a test drive! www.gunpla101.com/review-mgsd-...

Review: MGSD Gundam Barbatos - Gunpla 101

Can you believe it’s been nearly 10 YEARS since Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans? Even after nearly a decade, the show’s emotional storyline and iconic demon-inspired mobile suits continue to ...

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Lauren @ Gunpla 101 @gunpla101.bsky.social · Oct 25

It's about time I brought Gunpla 101 to Bluesky! Follow me for website links and not-so-deep Gundam thoughts.

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