In the olden days Filipino pop culture, the humble blow-molded Gundams hold a special place.
For some it may be hard to admit that in this present day materialistic Philippines where peeps are increasingly getting obsessed with precision and official merchandise, blow-molded palengke RX-78-2 look-alike Gundams stand as a reminder that passion, creativity, and imagination can sometimes matter more than perfection. Unlike the intricate, highly detailed plastic models from Japan, these blow-molded versions are produced through a process known as blow molding. This is a manufacturing technique where heated plastic is inflated into a mold cavity, forming lightweight, hollow figures.
In the 80s/90s PH blow-molded palengke toys are often affordable, colorful and usually sold in every town's palengke. Thus, these blow-molded Gundams have become nostalgic icons for the 90s kids who had them.
With bright paint jobs, exaggerated proportions and dubbed by most Filipino collectors as Lolo Gundam [literally Grandfather Gundam], during the 90s this is the way to go if you cannot afford the official Bandai kits. I am not just sure if these Lolo Gundams are officially licensed by Sotsu and Sunrise subsidiaries of Bandai Namco Holdings. Back in the dilawan days, knock-offs are widespread and nobody cares.
Similar to the 90s blow-molded kalabaw, these palengke toys have been sold in the local markets for most likely less than 10.00 Philippine Peso.
Nowadays you will find a copy in the collector's market for around 1000.00 to 2000.00 Philippine Peso.
Unlike those present day soft Gunpla kits, these Lolo Gundams are so hardcore that even if you throw it against a concrete wall it will not break into pieces.
Truly one of the must-haves for collectors of memorabilia that are made in the Philippines.
For some it may be hard to admit that in this present day materialistic Philippines where peeps are increasingly getting obsessed with precision and official merchandise, blow-molded palengke RX-78-2 look-alike Gundams stand as a reminder that passion, creativity, and imagination can sometimes matter more than perfection. Unlike the intricate, highly detailed plastic models from Japan, these blow-molded versions are produced through a process known as blow molding. This is a manufacturing technique where heated plastic is inflated into a mold cavity, forming lightweight, hollow figures.
In the 80s/90s PH blow-molded palengke toys are often affordable, colorful and usually sold in every town's palengke. Thus, these blow-molded Gundams have become nostalgic icons for the 90s kids who had them.
With bright paint jobs, exaggerated proportions and dubbed by most Filipino collectors as Lolo Gundam [literally Grandfather Gundam], during the 90s this is the way to go if you cannot afford the official Bandai kits. I am not just sure if these Lolo Gundams are officially licensed by Sotsu and Sunrise subsidiaries of Bandai Namco Holdings. Back in the dilawan days, knock-offs are widespread and nobody cares.
Similar to the 90s blow-molded kalabaw, these palengke toys have been sold in the local markets for most likely less than 10.00 Philippine Peso.
Nowadays you will find a copy in the collector's market for around 1000.00 to 2000.00 Philippine Peso.
Unlike those present day soft Gunpla kits, these Lolo Gundams are so hardcore that even if you throw it against a concrete wall it will not break into pieces.
Truly one of the must-haves for collectors of memorabilia that are made in the Philippines.
90s Lolo Gundam
Reviewed by Admin Moronman
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April 29, 2025
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Reviewed by Admin Moronman
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April 29, 2025
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