Can you believe it’s been nearly 10 YEARS since Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans? Even after nearly a decade, the show’s emotional storyline and iconic demon-inspired mobile suits continue to capture fans’ hearts. Chennerbot takes a closer look at one of the show’s most recent Gunpla: the 2023-vintage MGSD (that’s MG for Master Grade) Gundam...
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