I love Gundam. Just like LEGO, these Japanese giant robots have a hardcore fanbase. It has a rich history of animated series and movies, mangas and of course the most important one, Gunpla (the plastic toys showcasing all the amazing robot creations). I love building those mobile suits myself—it’s relaxing and a very satisfying process, just like building LEGO sets. So obviously, combining Gundam and LEGO can result in fantastic MOCs, just like the Barbatos made by Ransom Fern. The Barbatos, from the Iron Blooded Orphans series, stands out among the classic Gundams because it is sleeker and has an animalistic vibe to it with its claws and angular features. It has those classic colors too—white, red, blue and yellow. Despite standing out, the series and the Gundam itself are quite popular. So I get that Ransom Fern liked the idea of creating a LEGO version. And he has done a...





