The June 2015 issue of Hobby Japan hits newsstands!

Hobby Japan June 2015 issue On sale April 25th, 2015 Price: ･972

Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin


With kits and the anime both hitting shelves, it's the perfect time to take a detailed look at Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin!
Naoki Kimura does a detailed build review of the HG Char's Zaku. Meanwhile, Orange Ebisu converts it into the original Zaku!
There's also info on upcoming HG Gundam The Origin releases, and the latest info on Artesia's Sorrow coming this fall!


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HJ Real Grade Model Frontline [GN-0000+GNR-010 00 Raiser]


The newest Real Grade kit is Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season's "GN-0000+GNR-010 00 Raiser (00 Gundam + O Raiser)", slated for April 29th release.
We take a close look at the RG 00 Raiser. Our review touches on the realistic engineering features in the kit.


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Gundam Build Fighters Try


Team Try Fighters took the crown in the 13th Gunpla Battle Japanese Under-19 Championship. However, the Gunpla Battle action isn't over yet! With an OVA announced and expectations high, we bring you reviews of the "HGBF Transient Gundam" by Masataka Suzuki and the "Crossbone Gundam X1 Full Cloth" by sannoji. Plus, Kazuhiko Aikawa builds episode 24's combined "Try Burning Gundam" with triple speed. Combine these with Masuo Seira's HGBF Gundam Amazing Red Warrior-based contribution to Gunpla Love for a technically amazing slate of builds!
Our upcoming product coverage features info on kits of the Gunpla seen in the final episode, and Gundam Build Fighters Honoo Try reaches long-awaited battles between fierce rivals.



- Gundam Reconguista in G self-report
- Hobby Japan's editors take on the Gundam Reconguista in G contest! * Seiji Okamura, Teppei Hayashi
- Gundam G-Self Assault Pack [Bandai 1/144] * matsuo-ji (firstAge)
- Catsith [Bandai 1/144] * GAA (firstAge) - Gaitrash [1/144] * Nozomu Nakai
- Z'Gocky [1/144] * yubaba
- RX-78GP04G Gerbera [Bandai 1/100] * Miyuki Uehara
- RX-80PR Pale Rider (Ground Combat Equipment) [Bandai 1/144] * Ryunz
- MSZ-006-3B Zeta Gundam 03 Type B Gray Zeta [Bandai 1/100] * Keisuke Watanabe
- Gunpla Battle Project Type Bongs "GP01J" [Bandai 1/144] * Seiji Okamura, Teppei Hayashi
- SD Gundam Retsuden Musha Gundam Mk-III [Bandai] * Ryo Matsuda
- "Rules of Engagement" [Bandai 1/144] * Ani, taka
- Gunpla New Kit Review
- Gundam Express
- Gundam Fix Figuration


- "Red Comet" * Naoki Kimura, Orange Ebisu
- G.F.F. Metal Composite "RX-78-02 Gundam" * Hajime Katoki