The Japan finals of the 12th Gundam Builders World Cup (GBWC, Gunpla World Cup), a contest to determine the world's best Gundam model builder from the Gundam anime series, were held on December 14th at Gundam Base Tokyo (Koto-ku, Tokyo). It was announced that FA Green's "Regeneration" won the OVER-21 course for those aged 21 and over, and was selected to represent Japan. The diorama depicts the activation scene of the revived Turn X, reborn in a new form.
GBWC is an international competition that began in 2011, where participants compete in Gunpla construction, painting skills, and ideas. There are three courses: U-14 for ages 6 and over, under 14, U-20 for ages 15 and over, under 20, and OVER-21 for ages 21 and over, and the competition is held in 16 countries and regions, including Japan, Australia, Canada, Europe & the Middle East, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK, the US, and Vietnam.
In the U-14 course, Yuwashii's "To a Friend...", and in the U-20 course, Hikonatu's "Beyond The AXIZ" were selected to represent Japan.
From May onwards, regional tournaments will be held in each area to select representatives. Each representative will compete in the world tournament finals to be held on February 22, 2025.
