Who doesn't love a good treasure hunt at a second-hand shop? While you won't find anything brand-new, the thrill of stumbling upon a rare gem at a killer price is what keeps us coming back. And Japan, with its countless 'buyback' stores, is a paradise for finding those long-sought-after collectibles.
But this isn't a story about a lucky find. Instead, a Japanese X (formerly Twitter) user recently snapped a pic at a Hobby OFF store, showcasing an "MG 1/100 Zeong" model kit. Nothing unusual there, right? Except for one hilarious detail: the product tag explicitly stated "No Legs." The internet, naturally, exploded. Turns out, even second-hand model specialists like Hobby OFF know how to meme!
The user who posted the photo of the "MG 1/100 Zeong" at Hobby OFF admitted they couldn't help but crack up. "Why specifically point out 'No Legs'?" they wondered. "Does anyone actually buy a Zeong without knowing it doesn't have legs, LOL?"
After all, the Zeong is famously associated with that iconic line from "Mobile Suit Gundam": "Legs are just for show! The higher-ups wouldn't understand." So, the burning question is... is Hobby OFF secretly run by 'the higher-ups' themselves?
One netizen quipped that they could totally see a Gundam newbie customer, just like Char, asking, "But it has no legs." And then, the clerk could deliver that legendary line, just like the Zeong maintenance crew in the anime. Pure gold!
Another user playfully griped, "This is misleading! How can you call it a finished product without legs? Time to haggle!"
And of course, someone joked, "That note must've been added by the higher-ups themselves..."
Given Hobby OFF's deep knowledge of all things Gundam, most fans are convinced this is a deliberate, hilarious meme. Unless, of course, some Gundam newbie clerk, channeling their inner 'higher-up,' actually penned it – which, let's be honest, isn't entirely out of the realm of possibility. Imagine the poor clerk having to explain, "How can it be a finished product without legs?" to a genuinely confused customer! LOL.