[OTHERS] "Gunpla Builders Den" 11/19 Meetup

The Cavite-based local gunpla group, Gunpla Builders Den, have started conducting meetups at the CityMall Anabu as a way for group members to socialize with one another aside from the online Facebook group, and this also works well in promoting and introducing the hobby to others. Meetups usually start around 11am and go on as long as there are members who want to stay up until the mall closes at around 9pm.

Gunpla building, and scale modelling in general, is commonly depicted as a solitary activity done in ones' home or hobby room. But thanks to social media and these kinds of meetups, Gunpla builders are given the change to socialize with one another and share their works and knowledge.



The meetups held by the Gunpla Builders Den gave the members an opportunity to meet others who they normally interact only through the groups Facebook page. Though these kinds of activities are not exclusive to this group or unheard of with other groups, I think this is the only one currently done in Imus/Cavite area.

CityMall was kind enough to provide the group an area with tables and chairs where members can go and build their Gunplas together.



Hopefully as time passes and as word spreads, more members will be encouraged to attend these kinds of meetups. Also the group is planning more activities like knowledge sharings to encourage not just the members but also invite regular, non-Gunpla people into the hobby.





Unfortunately I arrived late so I was only able to meet a bunch of them. I didn't bring anything to build but I bought some of my finished kits like the RG Wing Zero Pearl Version and the RG Sinanju.

It was fun being able to meet other Gunpla builders near me. And I could see myself being a regular in these kinds of activities.


Note: All pics are from Dexter Marcos.