What is Gunpla?

Gunpla is short for "Gundam Plastic Model Kit," referring to plastic model kits based on the popular Japanese mecha anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam." The term "Gunpla" is a combination of "Gundam" and "plastic model," and is used to refer to model kits of the robots and mecha featured in the "Mobile Suit Gundam" franchise. Gunpla model kits have been produced since 1980 and are popular among anime fans, model builders, and hobbyists all over the world.