A group of modelers from RRM (Real Robot Modelers) used 12 HGFC Nobel Gundam to make members of AKB48 girl group based on the "言い訳Maybe" album cover.
12 "girls" all lined up in a row. Each of them have their own characteristic traits by their hairstyle or other accessories such as hats or ribbons. Since I don't know the members very well, it would be much appreciated if you can recognise some of the ones listed below!
1st from left:Atsuko Maeda (前田敦子)
2nd from left:Tomomi Itano (板野友美)
3rd from left:Tomomi Kasai (河西智美)
1st from left:Minami Takahashi (高橋みなみ)
2nd from left:Mayu Watanabe
(渡辺麻友)
3rd from leftAmina Satou (佐藤亜美菜)
And here are the two in comparison:
The Nobel Gundams resemble the AKB48 girls don't they XD
This work is called Project 12, and it was inspired by AKB48 coming to Fukushima for a live concert after earthquake and tsunami hit Japan in March 2011, and the modelers' homes in Fukushima were especially affected due to it being close to the epicentre of the earthquake, as well as the fact their home was under threat by the radiation from the damaged Fukushima nuclear reactor. Seeing the idol group coming to sing for disaster relief, it brought hope and lifted the mood for the modelers.
Even though I am not big into AKB48 at all, it's pretty funny when I first saw the pictures. It was only until I read into their backgrounds have I found a bigger meaning behind the reasons for making this. They made this as a tribute and as a big thank you of some sort to the idol girl group for coming to help out on the disaster. One way or the other, that sure is a lot of effort and passion that the modelers made for this tribute, and I'll give them that for sure! :O
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this is absolutely stunning and such detail is simply amazing. They really did a great job on this and I love it!
ReplyDeletelol, that's hilarious
ReplyDeleteWow, an inspiration for modification could come from every where...This one looks really cool!
ReplyDelete@ bluedrakon:
ReplyDeleteThe way that each of the "girls" are distinguished with different hair styles and small accessories, and that fans can recognise them easily is quite astonishing. I may not care much about AKB48 in general, but this sure needs breathtaking amonunt effort to pull off!
@ Nopy:
When I first saw the pictures I was laughing like an idiot too XD
@ h4msterworld:
You're right that inspiration for any work can really come from anywhere! At first I thought this is just a mere funny idea to copy the girls' costumes and poses. Didn't know until later on that it is supposed to be a big thank you for them for the disaster relief effort :o