The 40th anniversary commemorative model of Gundam designed by famous industrial designer Kiyoyuki Okuyama is unveiled

2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the super popular IP "Mobile Suit Gundam". Bandai has held many commemorative plans, and an important part of it is the Gundam plastic model designed by the world-renowned industrial designer Kiyoyuki Okuyama, which was unveiled on December 8. Let's take a look at it.

Kiyoyuki Okuyama is a famous Japanese car designer, founder of Kiyoyuki Okuyama Design Office, visiting professor of China Central Academy of Fine Arts. Kiyoyuki Okuyama was once the design director of Pinifarina, an Italian car design company. The famous Honda first-generation NSX sports car, Ferrari sports cars ENZO and ROSA are all his designs.

At the final of the "Gundam Plastic Model World Cup 2019" competition held on December 8, Kiyoyuki Okuyama unveiled the Gundam 40th Anniversary commemorative model "HG 1/144 Gundam G40 (Industrial Design Ver.)" designed by his studio. Let's appreciate the unique features of the master's work.

This special edition "HG 1/144 Gundam G40 (Industrial Design Ver.)" is scheduled to be officially released on December 14th, priced at 3,300 yen.