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2022 Gunpla Retrospective 2022-12-31

I had a lot of fun writing my 2021 Gunpla retrospective. The only problem is that I waited until February of 2022 to write it. So when it came time to write the 2022 retrospective, I decided to wait until the literal last day of the year to publish it.

This year I’m adding in a third category, for a total of 3:

3 kits that surpassed expectations
3 that failed to meet expectations
Kits which were my flat-out favorite for the year.

With that said, let’s begin!

2021 Gunpla Retrospective 2022-02-18

For the first time ever, I think I built enough model kits last year to give me enough fodder for a best/worst list. Or maybe it would be better to call it a “Beat/Failed to live up to expectations” list. Whatever - you get the idea.

The rules are simple:

Any model kit or figurine built during 2021 is eligible. In the case of one particular entry, only half of it was built during the year, but I’m going to count it.
I’m going to pick three in the “best” category, three in the “worst” category, and one honorable mention.

Now, let’s begin: