I gave building a Gundam a shot, and I have to admit, it was pretty fun. Haman's Qubeley now sits next to my computer, keeping watch over my desk. Bandai has just released a 30th anniversary pack of Gundam model kits (Gunpla), which contain 12 Gundams, representing most of the different Gundam series.

Packed in here are the Turn A, Gundam, Wing Zero, Burning Gundam, Strike Freedom, Double 0, Destiny, Gundam X, Victory Gundam, Zeta and Double Zeta. This would be an immediate buy for me, even with the 15,750 yen price tag, but the problem is all the models are clear.

Seriously?

I've seen you do these clear kits before, but I just can't see the attraction of them. I understand that it's cheaper to make, but I just find them...boring. Is it just me? Is there some hidden attraction in this sort of Gundam that I'm just not seeing?