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Gundam model has always been an unshakable leading product of Gundam animation peripheral series. The appearance of Gundam model shows this huge robot in the form of three-dimensional animation in front of Gundam fans ... (touching).

Generally speaking, Gundam model belongs to science fiction model, which is divided into many series, including PG, MG, HG(HGUC), TV, FG and so on. Each different series has its own characteristics and proportion differences. Because many friends are unfamiliar with Gundam and its model, I specially posted this post ... introducing the classification of Gundam model and its development and evolution in recent ten or twenty years.

[Edit this paragraph] Overview

Early models->; Advanced-> Investigation extremes-> Perfect development process

[Edit this paragraph] 1. origin

1979, animation It began to be released in Japan. At that time, after the animation was broadcast, there were only alloy toys on the market. In June of the following year, Bandai Company, which made the model, began to launch the model. The first modeled product is RX-78-2 Gundam, the price is 300 yen, and the ratio is 1: 144. Since then, it has also created the Gundam model market for 26 years.

Since the first RX-78-2 Gundam, Bandai Company has continuously introduced 1: 60, 1: 100, 1: 144, 1: 250 and/kloc-. However, the early Gundam model has no specific and strict classification. It can only be distinguished in scale and animation works. Throughout the eighties. Gundam model is groping forward in the bud.

[Edit this paragraph] 1. Debut.

1March, 990, the anniversary of 10, Bandai first launched the HG (advanced) series 1: 144Rx-78Gundam. This model has a variant mechanism of the core fighter, and the joints adopt embedded skeleton, which can be assembled without model glue. The design was redesigned by the original designer Kunio Okawara. Since then, HG has become an important link in the development of Delta model. It has opened up a new situation for Gundam model market. Since then, HG has become a hot product of Gundam model. The proportion has also expanded from 1: 144 to 1: 100, or even 1: 60. At the same time, many works outside UC have become the main trend of HG development.

[Edit this paragraph] [13] New situation

With the vigorous development of GK model market, Bandai also intends to develop innovative model products. By 1994, Bandai cooperated with HOBBY JAPAN to plan and produce a series of new Gundam models. After nearly a year's planning, a new version of Gundam model with the scale of 1: 100 was born.

This new model with the ratio of 1: 100 is named MG (Master). In the design concept, the goal is "research maximization". It inherits the advantages of HG. The latest technology and materials at that time were applied. It can be described as the most upscale Gundam model at that time. Therefore, the price of MG is also more than three times that of the first model 1: 100, reaching more than 2,500 yen.

MG was very popular in the market as soon as it went on the market. When designing MG Zgundam, Bandai invited designer KATOKI to take the lead personally, which achieved an excellent combination of perfect modeling and complete deformation mechanism. And received wide acclaim. After that, the MG series was mainly designed by KATOKI.

1998, Bandai developed a new model series-PG (perfect level), with the goal of making a "perfect Gundam model". Since then, Gundam mode has been divided into three levels: advanced-extreme-perfect new era production. The representative products of these three levels are HG-MG-PG.

PG is a technical improvement of MG, which was introduced on the basis of the ratio of 1: 60. Moreover, the whole skeleton is made, the accuracy is greatly improved, and many difficult movements can be made.

Due to the popularity of MG and PG, two old modeling technologies, Bandai made some popular models into MG. Non-economies of PG are introduced in the ratio of 1: 144. Because the product object is only UC series MS, it is named HGUC (with Global Century). It was difficult to make a model of an airplane before, and it was also because of the introduction of HGUC.

[Edit this paragraph] Classification introduction

Early models->; Advanced-> Investigation extremes-> Perfect level

The following is the classification of Gundam model. Use advanced-> Investigation extremes-> Perfection is the main line to introduce various gundam models.

[Edit this paragraph] Early Gundam Model

Introduce gundam model. I have to start with the morning class. As the origin and ancestor of Gundam model, the early model was first listed in June, 1980, 26 years ago. At that time, this RX-78-2 with a price of 300 yen and a ratio of 1: 144 caused a sensation as soon as it went on the market. This triggered a rush to buy. Even the final product is out of stock. It can be seen that Gundam model, as a new thing at that time, was very popular in the market.

Due to the popularity of the protagonist Xia Ya, the second model "Red Comet" was released two months later. Its model is also very popular.

1983, the cartoon Gundam Z was released, and in April of the same year, Bandai immediately released a new model named MSV (mobile suit Variation) series, so the protozoa that did not appear in TV were modeled one by one. It was very popular with Gundam fans at that time.

But throughout the' 80s. The development of Gundam model is spent in stability, and the model is constantly introduced. But there is little innovation. At the same time, in the classification of vehicle types. Bandai did not make a clear and systematic classification. It's just that different animation works are different ... The early Gundam model has different defects in appearance and maneuverability due to the lack of production technology and conservative design. As far as the first ancestor1144 is concerned, it is basically monochrome. Joints are also simple compound mechanisms. That is, the thigh covers the calf. So there is basically no classic POSE. And the whole model must be bonded with model glue. Compared with the existing non-adhesive clamping rod structure, it is a world of difference.

But as the pioneering work of gundam model. The early model undoubtedly laid the foundation for the continuous development and growth of the Gundam model. It is this pioneering inheritance of the early model. Let the current players enjoy more perfect models such as PG and MG.

At present, most of the first generation Gundam has stopped production and disappeared. Only some pictures can be used to remember here.

[Edit this paragraph ]HG (Advanced) Advanced Series

High-grade Hg1:1441:601:kloc-0/00, gundam seed TV version, HGUC series.

Advanced series series has always been a popular product of Bandai Gundam model. It has many members and categories, including HG, HGUC and TV series. It is the most primary product, with three levels of classification and the longest time span.

Through the early model, and after ten years of exploration and development. In the late 1980s, Bandai had developed a series of mature model generation technologies. In the 1990s, the voice of developing a new class of Gundam model became louder and louder. 1990 finally appeared a RX-78-2 of 1: 144, which pushed the development of Gundam model to a brand-new stage. This model was officially named HG (Xingxing), which is the first time in the history of Gundam models. Since then, a brand-new car series-Hg was officially born.

This 1/ 144 HG model (figure) introduces the linked ball joint, non-adhesive clamping rod and multi-color molding for the first time, and these innovations are the future development direction of MG and PG. It can be said that this RX-78-2 has played a milestone role in the development history of Gundam model and has become a specimen and model of high-level models in the future.

For the next ten years. The production of HG model is more and more extensive, including not only the model works of 1: 144 HGUC, but also the body that appeared in different periods of foreign animation in the 1990s. For example, V Gundam series, 08MS squad, mobile suit Gundam X, and new mobile warfare Gundam W &；; Endless waltz, martial arts biography G Gundam and so on. Since then, HG has become the most popular product of Gundam Model. It has also become the most popular representative series of Gundam Model Advanced Class.

From the mode point of view, the biggest difference between HG and MG PG is that it is not bound by proportion. The ratio of MG is set to 1: 100, and the ratio of PG is 1: 60. However, since the debut of HG, Bandai has continuously introduced1:044-1:100-65438.

Although the proportion of HG is not limited. There is a common feature, that is, simplicity, HG series mold opening is relatively simple, and color separation is also relatively simple. Usually there are only five or ten pieces of a model. Compared with MG and PG, dozens of boards are much less. The manufacturing degree is also relatively simple. Very popular with fast food players. HG does not pursue the details of research objectives. Therefore, HG model has some disadvantages compared with MG and PG, such as low mobility and inaccurate appearance. At the same time, HG does not have the gorgeous stickers and complicated internal structure like MG and PG, and even the instructions are very simple, with only a few thin pages. But because of its low price, there is always no shortage of supporters.

PS: Recently, HG's main work is Gundam Seed1144 series model. And1100&of SEED; 1/60 scale models are not introduced in HG form. Personally, Bandai should support MGPG. The proportion of HG is also limited in a certain range. That is1144. Compared with mobile suit, horses are usually introduced in a small scale.

◆ hguc (Advanced Cosmic Century) is an advanced series of Cosmic Century.

HGUC is a new series launched by 1999. It is also a popular product of Gundam model, and its production scope only includes Gundam works based on UC chronology, so it is named HGUC, that is, the century of the universe. It is a relatively pure series.

HGUC, like HG, has the characteristics of low price and easy combination. Its ratio is limited to 1: 144. Young people and UC fans.

Another feature of HGUC is its simple structure, no skeleton or few internal structures. However, the details of individual models, Bandai, have also been appropriately added to the internal structure. Just not common enough. The formation color of HGUC is more simple than that of MG, but even the element group has little effect. Because of the proportional binding, the details are naturally not as good as MG. Page 7. But the appearance is definitely not inferior to MG. Even many MGs look like magnified HGUC.

Another feature of HGUC is that it can put out all kinds of classic actions in comics, and the price is much cheaper than that of MG. And it is precisely because of the small proportion that many mobile suit who can't do MG and PG can do HGUC (such as GPO3) one after another, which meets the needs of UC fans to some extent. ...

◆ Mercury mechanics

If the ratio of1144 or1100 is still a huge organism, it will be commercialized according to the ratio of 1/550. From 200 1 to 2002, the series introduced three models of organism, namely Dendrobium, neue ziel and VAL-VALO, No.3 Gundam testing machine.

◆ Up to SEED HG Edition

A branch of HG series, which is devoted to the introduction of creatures in the AD era.

Because the HG series represents the high-priced1144 series, compared with the low-priced collection series, it also increases the movable part and contains the deformation mechanism.

This series includes all Gundam seed series, so the number of products reaches 58, which ranks as one of the popular series with HCUC. However, it is said that this series is a trial product of new technologies in recent years.

◆ Gundam Seed TV Edition1/60&; 1100 scale model

Gundam SEED TV edition is a series derived from the popularity of SEED animation. The ratio is1100 and 1/60. This series of models is very similar to HG series in characteristics. They are all advanced products of Gundam model. Although it has no HG title. However, it is related to HG.

SEED TV version is mainly made by SEED and seed-D, which is the same as the TURN A series: this series of models integrates all the features of HG in the past. In color separation. They are not as perfect as MG and PG, but they are better than HG series of W and X. If we compare them with HG, we can easily find that they are similar in content-there is no internal structure, and joints are also simple dual structures of HG in the past. Generally speaking, it has not broken through the inherent mode of HG.

The model of SEED-D is a bit too satisfactory. Not even accurate. To some extent, the principle of paying attention to appearance has been lost.

In color separation, the TV version is as close to the original as possible, but some details still need stickers. Its mobility is obviously not as good as MG. But there are still some excellent models. For example, as high as Astray Red Frame is very close to MG in mobility. You can pose in the classic position in the play. But there are only a few excellent TV models like this one.

Gundam's high-order model consists of HG, HGUC and TV series. Because the series are different but the level is the same, it is difficult for many players to distinguish. In fact, we only need to look at the packaging and logo to distinguish.

Generally speaking, no matter what series it is called. Their essence is similar. At the same time, they are all novices or young players. It is precisely because of the wide range of players facing the public that the high-order mode has become a door to Gundam mode. It has also become a model advertisement of Gundam model to a certain extent.

◆ gundam OO HG version

The latest hg series with mobility as its selling point. . Comparable to the movement of mg, the color separation is not bad, and the price is kind enough. Exia Gundam is the main engine, and the price is only 1200.

Hg oo is divided into1:1441:100 and 1 exia. Each work has a qualitative leap compared with the previous seed series, that is, the novice element group can also have a high degree of completion, which is quite suitable for novices, while waiting for the mg mode of oo series. It's a good choice to start with a few hg OOs.

[Edit this paragraph ]MG (Master) Master Series

In the early model development process, BANDAI tried to add a displayable internal skeleton to a single model. But these skeleton structures are just for display. Unlike the current model, bones are used to connect limbs. For example, in the early generation of Gundam in the late 1970s, large-scale RX-78-2 Gundam and MS-06S Zagu with local profile were introduced. The special edition RX-93 V Gundam model in 1980s was1100. Bandai also adopted a metal-built openable cockpit structure, but at that time, a special edition like this was accidental and there was no standard.

After the 1990s, Bandai's model three-level plan was introduced. After introducing the first level HG in 1990, Bandai plans to introduce the second level higher than HG. By 1994, Bandai and HOBBY JAPAN had jointly planned and produced a series of new Gundam models. After nearly a year's planning, a new version of Gundam model with the scale of 1: 100 was born.

This class of cars is officially named MG (Master), and the proportion is set to 1: 100. One of its major features is that detailed internal structures are appropriately added to the main parts of the model, such as the trunk and legs, and the hand is designed as a three-stage movable structure. Separate the index finger, thumb and other three fingers. So that you can make a fist with your hands. Holding a gun, unfolding posture ... From 1995 to 1999, when MG came, his fists were clenched and two sets of motionless palms were unfolded. However, after 2002, the MG gave up the fixed palm and only kept a pair of movable palms in the trunk of each MG. Bandai designed an openable cockpit, and these innovations greatly improved the realism and exhibition of the model. MG was very popular in the market as soon as it went on the market. When designing MG Zgundam, Bandai invited a famous designer, Mr. Hajime Katoki, to take charge personally, and achieved an excellent combination of perfect modeling and complete deformation mechanism. And received wide acclaim. After that, the MG series was mainly designed by Master Hornwood.

The opening technology of MG model is quite mature. The model kit is multi-colored and colorful, which is convenient for players who don't paint. At RX-78-2 1. 5 when the model is launched. For the first time, Bandai applied the integrated molding technology to manufacture the internal structure. Complex movable joints and telescopic oil pressure pipes are all built on a set of plates. That is, it is convenient for players to combine. It also makes the model have super maneuverability and demonstration. These innovations have been reflected in the development of MG for many years.

MG series has attracted much attention since its birth. Many players are loyal supporters of MG models. Including myself.

Up to now, the development of MG has gone through ten years, and the technology is quite mature. Starting from 1995, the first "RX-78-2 Gundam" of MG series went on sale. Bandai Company successively launched MG series according to the appearance order and popularity of MS in different animations. If you want to subdivide. MG also includes several small series. For example, MG (mainly UC series); MG- fighting action (mainly G- fighting biography); MG- Gundam seeds (mainly seeds); Mg-verka (designed by Katoki) By the end of 2005, more than 65,438+000 models such as UC (Cosmic Century) 0080, 0083, 0086-87, 0093, Gundam Outpost, Gundam Biography and Gundam Seed have been launched in MG series, among which it is worth mentioning that the G series and S (ex-in Gundam Outpost are Gundam. The former adopts action frame technology and has an independent and movable skeleton, which is convenient for posing a variety of fighting postures. The latter is Ke's shapeshifter. While considering its own variable mechanism, it also considers the problem of increasing internal structure within the allowable range. Bandai company really put a lot of brains into this aspect, and finally made this dual structure perfectly combined. This shows that Bandai Company has made new innovations in mold opening technology.

Another feature of MG series is their packaging and instructions. The cover of MG's packaging box is all made by computer CG, and the classic POSE in the play is made with the model as the imaginary body, which is displayed as the box surface. And the instructions are quite detailed and exquisite. The first page of the manual introduces the detailed historical data and development data of the machine body, and is accompanied by the MS line draft, and the inside page has the component drawing. Assembly instructions. And passes through the collective setting diagram. It has a very high collection value.

In the past two years, the production of MG series has basically maintained the speed of launching a new work every two months. MG's latest works are also constantly cooperating with the launch of the new animation Gundam Seed and Z Theater Edition. While allowing MG series products such as Gundam SEED to have a broader space, Bandai will inject more updated technologies into future vehicle development to make new products more excellent.

[Edit this paragraph ]PG (Perfect Level) Perfect Series

Because of the popularity of MG. Bandai then plans to launch a higher level than MG. It can fully display the concentration height of structural completion of each part of MS. Perfect car series with high display and high maneuverability.

1In March, 998, Bandai developed a new model series-PG (Perfect Level) with the goal of creating "Perfect Gundam Model". The first model of PG was 1: 60 Rx-78-2 Gundam. At that time, the market price was 12000 yen, which was a sky-high luxury. So is the PG model worth such a high price? I believe that the human body assembled with PG will come out-this is definitely a penny for a penny.

Let's talk about the model itself. The goal of PG mode is to pursue perfection. Nature has perfect qualities in all aspects. MG series adopts multi-color molding and integral molding. But PG series not only inherits the characteristics of MG. Moreover, the mold opening and molding characteristics of MG are brought into full play, and its internal structure has evolved more than that of MG. Adopt completely independent skeleton structure. It seems that the terminator in the movie can usually remove the skeleton. Even with an armored PG model. Legs, chest and other important parts also have openable structures for players to show their internal structures, which are very realistic. PG's hand adopts the five-finger total joint movable mode. And each finger is formed independently. You can do all the movements that a human hand can do. It's very fine. The head of PG model has an independent internal structure. This is what MG does not have. In addition, the head of each PG model is equipped with diodes and light-emitting elements. A battery connected to the inside of the body by wires. The detector (eye) of the head can be made to emit light through switch control. Luminescence has become another major feature of PG model.

PG's instructions are beautiful. Generally, a box of PG models comes with two instructions. A black and white one. Full color. Black and white instructions are assembly instructions. All kinds of information about the body are collected and listed in a full-color manual. Set the picture and use the model to match the realistic scene photos taken in the background. Even in the animation works, the troops, achievements and service history of the organism are introduced. It can be said that it is a database with great collection value.

The internal structure is complete and the shape is perfect. At present, PG models basically maintain the production speed of one car a year. In addition, several PG models such as MK-II and STRIKE GUNDAM have also introduced similar models with different molding colors. Thereby increasing the choice of enthusiasts.

Japanese modeler Zhiming said that he once praised: "The PG series of Bandai really made me realize the charm of Gundam robot model."

[Edit this paragraph ]FG (Grade One) Elementary Series

1999, this edition is made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Gundam's birth. This version of the model inherits the monochrome molding and the price (300 yuan) with the ratio of 1: 144 at that time, but the shape design refers to the perfect grade, realizing the advanced mold with low price without losing quality.

This series has simple structure and simple combination, but there is no molding color separation; Its customers also include young people and model beginners. But this model is also an excellent model used by professional modelers for large-scale transformation.

In recent years, with the release of Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, a new group of fans have joined in. Many seed bodies have introduced FG model. The only movable joints of the whole body are shoulders, thigh joints and head, and the color separation is simplified to the extreme. This seed pattern is also commonly known as "vegetative".

On June 5438+ 10, 2007, the four main airframes of the new work Mobile Suit Gundam 00 were also listed after FG. However, the movable joints of these FG GUNPLA have increased, and even the elbow joint and knee joint can move.

[Edit this paragraph] Super hybrid vehicle (HY2M series)

For advanced model lovers, this series are generally expensive super-scale models sold in limited quantities, such as RX-78-2 Gundam of 1: 24, MS-06Zakuii of1:kloc-0/2, etc. The latest HY2M model is limited to 1000 sets, and the RX-78-2 with the ratio of 1: 12 is as high as 1.5 meters. The price has also reached an amazing height of 350,000 yen.

HY2M model not only has the electro-optical part like PG, but also has the sound-producing part, which can be electrified to make sounds such as weapon firing and body starting. Moreover, the extensive use of metal parts also makes the maneuverability quite excellent.

[Edit this paragraph ]SD series

Q version of mobile suit model has been released since SD Gundam animation was broadcast. We have sold Yuanzu series, BB Warriors series and SD Gundam G Century Zero series. Only BB Warriors series (including SD Three Kingdoms series) are still on sale. The price is generally around 500 yen.

[Edit this paragraph ]BB Warriors Series

Since the late 1980s, people have put forward a series of models of longevity. At first, it was a simple Q version of the original, and later a series of SD warrior models for making SD-style Warring States were derived.

Starting from 1998, BB Warrior series has been revised. In addition to constantly introducing the short and thick bags of Warriors, the orthodox series has also been improved by applying new technologies, and the LOGO of "SD up to one generation-zero" has been added to the packaging. The new BB warrior changed from 2.5 to 3, which not only further strengthened the color separation, but also began to have an internal structure. Later, another SD model series was differentiated from SD Gundam Generation-Zero, and BB Warrior was changed to "SD Gundam Generation -F". Since 2002, BB Warrior series has started to use the design with legs. At this time, the packaging label was changed to "SD Gundam G NEO", until GAT-X207 Blitz No.264 was changed to "SD Gundam G Seed" in 2004. The seed destiny series BB Warrior launched in 2005 stopped using SD as high as G generation logo.

[Edit this paragraph] Repair series

The finished models of the FIX series, whose full name is as high as Fix Fiugration, commonly known as GFF series, are mostly in the ratio of 1: 144 (except for the mental strength of metal composite series, they are all 1: 100), and the price is relatively expensive; There are a lot of replaceable accessories, which can be replaced with other different models of the body through glue-free replacement combination, which is its biggest selling point. Exquisite painting, rich body serial numbers, badges and other mechanical symbols are its most remarkable product style characteristics; Mostly used for exhibitions, with general mobility and playability; They were all designed by Hajime Katoki, a famous Japanese prototype designer.

[edit this paragraph ]HCM Pro series

HCM Pro series finished product models (progressive high-completion models) are a series of finished product models that have been assembled and basically painted at the factory. The common ratio is 1/200. Good shape and maneuverability.

[Edit this paragraph ]MIA series

MIA series mobile suit in action, the ratio is about 1: 170, and the price is above average. EMIA series launched in recent years has good modeling, fluidity and coloring; The material structure is soft, which is very suitable for playing. EMIA has also made the one-eyed of the base MS move. So far, except for the size, EMIA has surpassed HGUC in all aspects. (In the past, Mia's paintings were comparable to box eggs or even twisted eggs, which has always been criticized. However, the listing of real paintings in the EMIA version has fully proved to the market that Mia paintings can also achieve this level! ! ! )

In addition, MIA has many other derivative series-mobile police LIA, Gaeta, fiend, electromagnetic man, SIA in magic dragon in the air (it is said that there is also Gulun Karst ...), holy warrior, heavy fighter, fighter armor, attacking Lu Lu Xiu and even Sergeant Kairuo have all appeared.

[Edit this paragraph ]EX battleship series

General warship 1: 1700 scale, aircraft 1: 550 scale. EX battleship series contains many warship models that have appeared on the stage.

[Edit this paragraph ]GC series

Gundam collects a large-scale body model with the scale of 1/400.

[Edit this paragraph ]UCHG series

Gundam Military Model U.C. Hard Drawing Series Assembly Model

[Edit this paragraph ]SGC series

SGC (speed grade series), color semi-finished model, scale 1:200.

[Edit this paragraph] Summary

No matter how it develops, it can be predicted that in the future, advanced-research-perfection will still be the main body and midline of model development of Bandai Company, with these three levels as the mainstay, the products will continue to expand and the quality will continue to improve.

Finally, to sum up in a few words: for more than 20 years, the development of Gundam model is to carry forward the past and keep pace with the times. It represents the development requirements of the most advanced modeling technology, the development direction of the latest Gundam animation works, and also represents the basic needs of the majority of model enthusiasts.