More supplemental research for the "First Gundam" production history update: I've translated some of Sunrise veteran Yoshie Kawahara's behind-the-scenes columns for the "Magmix" website... gundamunofficial.com/production/m... - ThreadSky

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toysdream.bsky.social • 1 day ago

More supplemental research for the "First Gundam" production history update: I've translated some of Sunrise veteran Yoshie Kawahara's behind-the-scenes columns for the "Magmix" website...
https://gundamunofficial.com/production/magmix_sunrise.html

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toysdream.bsky.social•1 day ago

Char is supposed to be the "Red Comet," so why is his Zaku pink? Contrary to fan rumor, it's not because Sunrise had a bunch of leftover paint.
https://gundamunofficial.com/production/magmix_sunrise.html#article20220910

toysdream.bsky.social•1 day ago

Why are the antennas of the original Gundam white in the anime, and yellow in the toys and licensed merchandise? So that little kids don't poke their eyes out!
https://gundamunofficial.com/production/magmix_sunrise.html#article20220927

toysdream.bsky.social•1 day ago

There's a secret reason why they gave the indestructible Gundam a shield. And the shield itself is inspired by those used by Japanese riot police in the 1970s.
https://gundamunofficial.com/production/magmix_sunrise.html#article20221028

gryps2.bsky.social•1 day ago

So the infamous shot of the Gundam hidden completely behind its shield other than its head, beam saber and leg was just things working as intended!

toysdream.bsky.social•1 day ago

The tragic story of how First Gundam was canceled, and then extended again at the last minute.
https://gundamunofficial.com/production/magmix_sunrise.html#article20230425

toysdream.bsky.social•1 day ago

And finally, why Sunrise went to the trouble and expense of ordering an entirely new color of cel paint for the not-quite-white Gundam.
https://gundamunofficial.com/production/magmix_sunrise.html#article20241229

harpy.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is so cool! Super interesting how the nature of painted animation cells influenced the colors of merchandise too.

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