Everyone knows LEGO bricks – they're a global classic. But if you've ever popped into a Japanese Daiso, you might have spotted their "Petit Blocks" (プチブロック). Usually, these sets let you build cute animals or vehicles, but have you ever imagined building a Gundam with them?
Over on X (formerly Twitter), one Japanese user is making waves by using Daiso's popular "Petit Blocks" series to craft some seriously wild creations! Their latest masterpiece, a "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" GQuuuuuuX, has fans absolutely losing it, with comments like, "This idea is insane!" and "The blocky, retro vibe is so charming."
Yep, these are the "Petit Blocks" (プチブロック) you can grab at Daiso. This series actually boasts a surprisingly rich assortment of pieces. While they typically come as themed sets, with a little ingenuity, just like LEGO, you can unleash endless creative possibilities.
The user, "U-tan" (@mondorian10), regularly uses Daiso's mini-blocks to build all sorts of real-world and fantastical creations, from police cars to dragons. This time, they tackled a Gundam – recreating the protagonist mobile suit, "GQuuuuuuX," from the TV anime "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX"!
This entire model used roughly 700 blocks and is even scaled to a 1/100 Gundam model size. The blocky assembly gives it a distinct, retro 8-bit feel that's incredibly charming.
Check out the side, back, and even weapon shots! You'll notice this mobile suit boasts an impressive range of articulation. It's not just a static display piece; it can strike some seriously cool battle poses!
U-tan also mentioned that with a massive stash of Daiso blocks on hand, they meticulously picked out the right colors and shapes from their "mountain of bricks" to assemble this piece by piece. While the blocks can't capture every minute detail, from a distance, the overall lines and proportions are incredibly accurate!
And yes, it can pull off dynamic poses, maintaining a respectable level of recognition and intricacy.
In fact, U-tan has a track record of impressive creations, including other mobile suits from the Gundam series – truly a "Petit Block Master"! Feeling inspired to rush to Daiso and snag a set to try building one yourself? Creating Gundam-level awesomeness for just 100 yen is absolutely wild!
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via： X 帳戶うーたん