If the name confuses you, you should know that this anime is also called Gundam 0079 or First Gundam. It is the first Gundam series produced by Sunrise, and the start of the Gundam legend. Mobile Suit Gundam premiered in Japan on April 7, 1979, on Nagoia Broadcasting Network, and it ended on January 26, 1980, after 43 episodes. 31 years later, the Gundam Universe (I hate calling it a franchise) has spawned more than 30 anime TV series, OVA and films, one live-action (G-Saviour) and countless manga…

█ Bandai has released a special line of toys to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Gundam. The toys were displayed At the International Tokyo Toy Show 2009. The line of Gundam toys includes an RX-78, HG RX-78-2, MS-06S Zaku CHar’s Custom, RGM-79 GM, RX-75 Guntank, MS-06 Zaku II and MS-07 Gouf. Pretty much the whole lineup of Gundams, since the beginning of the franchise. Also, some Gundam toys..