Plastic models
For fans of Mobile Suit Gundam, outside of watching the iconic anime series, there’s probably no more defining hobby than building “Gunpla” (a portmanteau of…
While we’re pretty accustomed to seeing those dedicated to plastic modeling (“puramo”, as it is often shortened in Japan) craft impressive anime-themed works such as…
Plastic modeling, often called “puramo” for short in Japan, can be quite the time consuming hobby. When truly talented hobbyists put their mind to it,…
Plastic modeling is a hobby in Japan that requires a lot of time and effort, but there are some hobbyists that go above and beyond…
Japanese plastic model hobbyist @zF5qCrS8szTPQsM regularly posts his awesomely crafted works to both Twitter and YouTube, and notes in his Twitter profile that he tries…
Japanese Twitter user and modeling enthusiast annkoromoti (@ufjmFR0BF7t5Jq7) crafts and paints many plastic models, particularly those from Mobile Suit Gundam and Macross. However, where the…
Plastic modeling can be a rewarding, but frustrating hobby. Japanese Twitter user Buffy’s (@bafiwo) husband found that out when their young child accidentally broke a…
“Gunpla” (a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) refers to the Mobile Suit Gundam hobbyist model and figure kits manufactured by Bandai, and the company…
Nissin Cup Noodle is often the subject of some creative promotional campaigns, including Final Fantasy-inspired Ultima Weapon sporks and commercials that transform the cast of…