May 23, 2025 — The ultimate test for plastic model kit building is now officially open and is seeking participants! Diehard fans of Mobile Suit Gundam and GUNPLA can try their creativity and craftsmanship through the GUNPLA BUILDERS WORLD CUP 13th Tournament to see who’s the best at their craft!
April 04, 2025 — In a momentous occasion for anime fans, Gundam made a triumphant return to Times Square, New York, with an epic takeover to celebrate the upcoming release of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX! The newest Gundam series will begin streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video simultaneously worldwide starting from April 8th, 2025.
January 11, 2025 — The largest competition for BANDAI CARD GAMES occurred over the weekend of January 4th-5th, bringing together card game enthusiasts and anime fans from around the globe. Hosted in the iconic city of Orlando, Florida, this event was far more than just a tournament – it was a celebration of all things anime, featuring intense competitions, exciting merchandise, and plenty of opportunities for fans to connect and celebrate their shared love of popular series like ONE PIECE, Dragon Ball, Digimon, Gundam, and more!
An Incredible Spectacle Featuring an Immersive Fan Experience, Filled with Franchise Showcases, Exclusive Collectibles, Photo Ops, and Free Swag Awaits Fans in San Diego, CA! Attendees Will Also Have the Opportunity to Watch a Special World Premiere Screening of Sand Land!
GUNDAM EXPO U.S.A. 2022, A THREE DAY EVENT YOU MUST SEE TO BELIEVE IS COMING TO YOU LIVE AT ANIME NYC AND ONLINE FOR EVERYONE AROUND THE COUNTRY
All aboard the hype train for a fun and unique showcase that needs to be experienced by Gundam fans, including Exclusive items, and online content which will remain available into the month of December 2022.
Irvine, Calif. – November 02, 2022. In just days, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (“BNTCA”) will bring a special Gundam only event called “GUNDAM EXPO U.S.A. 2022” to New York for Anime NYC from November 18 to November 20, 2022.
The Gundam Online Expo was brought to the U.S last August as an online only event. This year we have upgraded the Expo for the fans to enjoy on a much grander scale. Specifically, with an in-person event, as well as featuring online content and a shopping experience for fans to enjoy at home.
Gundam Expo U.S.A. 2022 | Booth 540
o Giant 11ft Statues - Gundam Aerial and Wing Gundam are positioned in front
Irvine, Calif – (October 3, 2022) For NYCC attendees that had missed the epic Dragon Ball Experience booth from San Diego Comic-Con or the jaw-dropping One Piece U.S.A Tour Booth featured at Anime Expo, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA) has got them covered! Coming in hot to NYCC 2022, these booths will make a grand reappearance in addition to booths dedicated to Tamashii Nations, Bandai Hobby, MegaHouse, Shokugan, Tamagotchi, Dragon Stars, Anime Heroes, Gundam, Studio Ghibli, nanoblock and unique Demon Slayer exhibit, designed after the show’s Japan-inspired setting!
“This year has been an incredible one for attendees as conventions like New York Comic Con continue to make a return for anime and pop culture fans across America,” says Adam Newman, SVP Marketing and Business Development, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles American Inc. “We’ve had incredible feedback from fans at previous events for some activations and brands we have decided to bring back for New
Bluefin Will Present a One-of-Kind Exhibition of Its Entire Brand Portfolio Including Special Displays, Product Reveals, Exclusive Collectibles, Giveaways and More including Comic-Con Debuts of Studio Ghibli and MegaHouse as well as a Kamen Rider 50th Anniversary Panel
Anaheim, CA – November 17, 2021. Fans and collectors are experiencing a whole new level of Comic-Con FOMO with today’s news that BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) will present its largest-ever exhibition in San Diego. For the first time ever at Comic-Con, Bluefin will showcase its entire brand portfolio across a trio of booths totaling 8,000 square feet of exhibit space and offering
Comic-Con attendees a one-of-kind experience from Bluefin. In addition to THE GUNDAM BASE SAN DIEGO POP-UP announced last week, Bluefin’s exhibition will also include not only Tamashii Nations, Storm Collectibles, Sentinel Toys and Flame Toys but also BANDAI Shokugan, Blitzway and Nanoblock as well as the Comic-Con debuts of both Studio Ghibli
THE GUNDAM BASE SAN DIEGO POP-UP Brings the Experience of THE GUNDAM BASE to Comic-Con and Will Feature Over 150 Collectibles Including Event Exclusives, THE GUNDAM BASE Exclusives and Gundam Factory Yokohama Exclusives
ANAHEIM, CA – November 10 2021. The BANDAI HOBBY Department of BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) brings another franchise history-making moment for Gundam in North America with today’s announcement that Comic-Con Special Edition 2021 will host the first-ever THE GUNDAM BASE installation outside of Asia. Presented by BANDAI NAMCO Group companies Bluefin, SUNRISE INC., and BANDAI SPIRITS, THE GUNDAM BASE SAN DIEGO POP-UP brings THE GUNDAM BASE concept direct to fans and recreates elements from THE GUNDAM BASE Tokyo and THE GUNDAM BASE Fukuoka flagship stores in Japan. THE GUNDAM BASE SAN DIEGO POP-UP offers Comic-Con attendees what could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience THE GUNDAM BASE right here in the U.S.A. versus travelling to Japan. THE GUNDAM BASE
GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO RETURNS TO U.S.A. WITH EXCITING, NEW 12-DAY PROGRAM OF PANELS, EXCLUSIVES, LIVESTREAM SHOPPING AND MORE FROM AUG. 26 – SEPT. 6, 2021
Following its franchise history-making first year, the GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO is confirmed to return to the U.S.A. with today’s announcement from BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin).
This official, Gundam-only, digital event is presented by BANDAI NAMCO Group companies BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles, SUNRISE INC., and BANDAI SPIRITS. It offers 2021 attendees an expansive schedule of programming including workshops, panels, specially produced video content, and event exclusive collectibles. New features include the 2021 GUNPLA Builder’s Cup winners announcement ceremony and the GUNPLA Livestream Shopping Experience (akin to a cable TV shopping network show) co-hosted by a team at BANDAI NAMCO Collectible’s U.S. headquarters and well-known Japanese model/TV host RinRin at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment’s Miraiken Studio in Tokyo.
In addition, for the
Gundam has been around for 40 years. Starting in 1979, the franchise has spanned multiple series, which has stimulated the creation of hundreds of Gunpla model kits. There are over 30 different Gundam series and films available currently. With so many, it is easy to miss a series. Let's take a look at some Gundam series that should be on your radar to watch.
We will start with our honorable mentions, most of which are widely known. You definitely should watch them, but because of their overall popularity they do not need any help when it comes to recognition. They are: Gundam Wing, Gundam 00, G Gundam, Iron Blooded Orphans, and the Build Fighters/Divers series.
Now comes our list of the top 5 Gundam Series you don't want to miss:
#5 08th MS Team
Back in the good old days of afternoon cartoons, 08th MS Team was a series that aired on Cartoon Networks Toonami programming. It aired not long after the hit-series Gundam Wing. Many fans, including us love what this series brings to the table.
