We are pleased to announce that we have managed to secure very limited number of the special edition 1/60 Perfect Grade OO Raiser  with Clear armour and display stand. I think it is safe to say that this will be the last time we will be able to source this combination - so make sure you don`t miss out!

We also have a few new kits for you in the shape of:
1/100 00 Gundam + 0 Raiser Designers Colour Ver. - This large box contains the 1/100 GN-0000 and the GNR-010 00 Raiser and features light up parts and a new pastel colour scheme.
1/100 MG Mobile Pod Ball Ver. Ka with Clear Parts - To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gunpla, Bandai have released an updated version of the Mobile Pod Ball Ver. Ka. This features some optional clear armour parts - in addition to all the existing features and quality of the original MG release!

The Gundam Mad team have now fully recovered from the event that is Amecon - and what an event it was!!
As ever, it was great to meet our our friends and customers and of course to make new friends.
Thanks for your comments about our stand and we were glad to see that so many of you were very happy to see `Fred` (our 1/12th scale Char`s Zaku) back on the stand after a few years off from these events. So until the next time, it`s back to business as usual!

The Gundam Mad team are now packing the van and generally getting ready before we set off for Amecon 2010.
As usual, we are really looking forward to the event, which we classify as the `the` Anime event of the year!
More news later!

A reminder that if you are attending this years Amecon, then you can place and pay for your order online and arrange to collect at the event - thus saving on shipping costs.
Just select `Amecon 2010 collection` as the shipping option at the checkout. Cut off for this service is 5pm Thursday 12th August 2010. Please be reminded that to collect your order at the show you`ll need to bring proof of ID that matches your order!

A brilliant new Master Grade Gundam kit and two awesome Armored Core kits - what more could a PLAMO fan want?!
1/100 MG Wing Gundam - At long last a Master Grade version of the original Wing Gundam from the `Gundam Wing` series!
1/72 Rayleonard 03-AALIYAH `Krasnaya` Ltd. Edition - This is a very limited edition re-work of the original Rayleonard 03-AALIYAH which features mainly gloss red colours and some new weapons.
1/72 White Glint & V.O.B Set (Movie Colour Ver.) - The 1/72 White Glint & V.O.B Set is the absolute pinnacle of Armored Core kits, with the entire package weighing in at 1.75Kg! When loaded up with the complete array of boosters, launchers and weapons this is one hell of a show piece!. Make no mistake - this is THE Armored Core kit!!

Today sees a cross section of new scale plastic model kits live on the site - and what a selection we have for you:
1/35 Border Break Shrike Type I - The Border Break Shrike Type I is the third release in Kotobukiya`s `Border Break` series of very high quality self-assembly model kits.
1/144 HG GX-9900 Gundam X - At long last Bandai have released a High Grade version of the GX-9900 Gundam X.
1/72 Omer Type-Lahire Stasis - The Omer Type-Lahire Stasis is one of the awesome new  Core designs as featured in the `Armored Core for Answer` PS3 video game.

Arriving here at your favourite Gunpla store we offer the following new and exciting kits:
1/100 MG RX-78-2 Gundam v2 with Clear Armour parts - As part of the 30th anniversary of Gunpla, this is an updated version of RX-78-2 with some optional clear armour parts.
1/100 MG Musha Gundam Mk-II - Didn`t quite like the original Shin Musha? Then maybe this stunning MkII version is more to your liking!?
1/100 Gundam Avalanche Exia -  This superb new kit is modelled after Kanetake Ebikawa`s design which first appeared in the `Mobile Suit Gundam 00V` series.

Just a quick note to advise that although our latest inbound stock shipment is a little overdue, the good news is that it should arrive with us during this week. So please keep checking the site to see what new arrivals and re-stocks we have in store for you!

If you have found your way to the Gundam Mad website via our full page advert in this months `Neo` magazine (issue 73), then we heartily welcome you!
We hope that you will take the time to browse our wide range of Gundam model kits and hopefully make a purchase. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email us - and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, which is full of the details of our latest offers and promotions.

A little later than expected, we are very excited to announce that Kotobukiya`s second kit in the `Border Break` series.
Yes - the 1/35 Border Break Heavy Guard II has arrived!
For those that may not be familiar with the `Border Break` series of kits, we can assure you that when assembled they are a similar size and complexity to a typical 1/100 scale Bandai Master Grade Gundam kit. They also feature the familiar assembly method of snap together coloured plastics, so no glue or paint required.
So why not try something a bit different? The Gundam Mad team do not think you will be disappointed!

1/60 PG OO Raiser + Clear armour + display stand - We are very happy to announce that we have managed to secure very limited stocks of the 1/60th scale Perfect Grade OO Raiser kit and with it we are bundling the limited edition clear armour parts and the limited edition display stand!!
And all for an astoundingly low price of £299.99!

Well I have to tell you that you are so lucky that these two kits have actually made it onto the site - the Gundam Mad team were so impressed when we frantically prized open the boxes with our sweaty, trembling hands that we wanted to take them home immediately. However, we are made of (slightly) sterner stuff and decided it simply would not be fair to keep them all to ourselves! So with a tear in our eyes we reluctantly reveal the following:
1/48 `Mega Size` RX78 Gundam - Yes you read it correctly - a 1/48 scale Gundam! How big is that you might ask? Well that equates to 37.5cm tall, or nearly 15 inches! Although the level of detail is fairly limited, the sheer size of this kit makes a massively impressive display piece!
1/100 MG Shin Musha Gundam Sengoku no Jin - This limited edition box set features the MG Shin Musha Gundam kit moulded in limited edition high gloss colours and gold effect plating. Also features an illustrated folding screen, bases to hold the weapons and a custom base to create a superb display.

I need to sit down!

While we all bask in the delightful Summer sunshine, Gundam Mad aims to make our fellow Gundam model enthusiasts even happier.
How? By bringing you some huge reductions on some very tasty kits that we know many of you are keen to get hold of.

1/100 MG RX-0 Unicorn Gundam HD + MS Cage -  Reduced to £59.99 (was £79.99)
1/100 MG Sinanju Ver.Ka Titanium Finish - Reduced to £87.99 (was £109.99)
1/60 PG Aile Strike + Skygrasper with Clear Parts - Reduced to £169.99 (was £194.99)
1/144 HG Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R - Reduced to £16.99 (was £19.99).

Availability is very limited and these fantastic prices are only available until Friday 4th June 2010 or while stocks last!

Just a reminder that you can keep up to date with all the latest news from Gundam Mad by joining us on Facebook. Click the image on the left or click this link to join us. We will look forward to seeing you there!

Just when you thought it was safe to visit our site without being tempted by more Armored Core goodness, we bring you:
Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - As featured in the `Armored Core for Answer` video game. Comes complete with slide-out PM missiles and fold-out Tresor plasma cannon as it`s formidable weaponry.
1/72 Interior Union Y01-Tellus Gunmetal Version - A re-release of the original kit, but finished in a dark gun metal colour scheme and also featuring new weapons too!
1/72 Rosenthal CR-Hogire Gunmetal Version - As with all the previous Armored Core releases, the parts are interchangable with other kits from the series allowing you to create even more unique models.

Here`s a selection of tasty new 1/144 Gunpla for you to drool over:
1/144 HGUC RGZ-95C ReZEL Commander - A slightly modified version of the original ReZEL which can transform between Mobile Suit and Wave Rider modes.
1/144 HG Arios Gundam Trans-Am Mode - With the same detailing and features of the original Arios but this time with the famous gloss injection Trans-Am finish. 
1/144 HG Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R - A heavily armed version of the Cherudim Gundam as featured the `Gundam 00` series .
We still have heaps of kits to go live - so keep checking back to see what we have.

The awesome and absolutely enormous 1/100 MG MSN-04 Sazabi which was piloted by Char Aznable in `Char`s Counterattack` has always been a favourite of the team here at Gundam Mad.
However, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gunpla, Bandai have released an updated version of Char`s MSN-04 Sazabi which features some optional clear armour parts. Not only that it still has all the features and quality of the original Master Grade release. Build it with all the original coloured armour, or fit the optional clear parts to show off some of the amazing inner detail - the choice is yours. (You'll also have a warm cozy feeling knowing that you own this limited edition version too!).
Either way this is one of the definative show case kits that any avid Gunpla collector should own. Click the link or image above to see why this kit comes so highly recommended!

It has been great to see that the latest Armored Core releases are proving to be be very popular and it`s also been great to receive emails from all the Armored Core fans to that effect. For those of you who have not yet taken a look at this exciting new range of kits, then here is a couple of very fine new releases that might just `tickle your fancy`:
1/72 Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Version - Which is a re-release of the original kit.
1/72 CO3-Helios Victoria Version - This one is unusual in that as far as we are aware it has never appeared in a Armored Core game.
More new Armored Core releases still to come, so please keep checking back!

Todays Arrivals are re-releases of some of the more popular  Armored Core kits - so we present for your delight and wonderment:
1/72 Crest CR-C90U3 Dual Face - As featured in the `Armored Core: Nexus` PS2 console game.
1/72 Crest CR-C90U3 - Features mainly Crest parts with two Mirage weapon systems and a Python rail gun. 
1/72 Mirage C01-GAEA - Formed in mainly dark metallic and pearl colours this is certainly a very nice looking mech.
Again these kits have already been discontinued by Kotobukiya - once our stocks have gone it will be a very long time until we see any more.
More new stuff very soon!

We are sure to make the army of `Armored Core` fans happy today as we announce that we are to resume the supply of `Armored Core` model kits. However, this is not just a re-stock of existing kits, but a full on assault with a huge injection of the latest kits which are hot off the Kotobukiya production line. And to top it all off we will continue to bring you the latest releases as they become available.

So if you have just read the above, but don`t know what `Armored Core` is or want to know more, then here`s a brief synopsis:
`Armored Core` is a series of console games which started back in 1997 with the release of the original game on the PS1 console. This ground breaking game featured giant mechs which you built up from base components (such as core, head, legs, arms, weapons etc.) which all have a `cost` - this allows the possibility for creating truly customised mechs to suit almost any scenario. However, the limited amount of points to spend on each mech means there was always a compromise to be made between, speed, weapons, armour and power. The mechs that you create then battle against other mechs through a story line, earning upgrades as you go, thus allowing your mech to modified in the manner that you see fit.
`Armored Core 4` is the current release in the series and there have been numerous spin offs along the way, most of which have been released on all versions of the Playstation, XBox 360 and PSP. Finally, the much anticipated `Armored Core 5` is currently in development and scheduled for release sometime in late 2010.

So what does this all mean to the likes of us? Simple - some absolutely stunning model kits which feature superb levels of detail and finishes. Just as in the games you can move parts from one mech to another to build your own custom variants - just keep swapping the parts until you have created your own display masterpiece!

To take a look at current range of Armored Core kits we have featured then please click here.  We will have an update when the avalanche of kits arrive later this week which will vastly expand on the range and availability. Problem is that I know this will mean that I will need to add some more of these brilliant kits to my collection and that will be a real hardship.....