Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin

Mewzard · 01-08-2013, 06:29 AM

Well, I didn't see a topic for this, so I thought I would let you guys know that we'll be getting the first volume of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin in March (the manga that is):

http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gu.../dp/193565487X

http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gu.../dp/1935654888

http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gu.../dp/1935654977

These will be very limited run volumes in the style of the collectors eidition Aizobans from the second Japanese release. 450 page Hardcovers with 12-24 pages of color each, with additional essays and pinups by major anime and manga creators (Hideaki Anno, director of Neon Genesis Evangelion is doing an essay for the first volume). All of this for an MSRP of $29.99. Amazon has it for under $18 (where I pre-ordered).

And by limited, I mean limited:

Vertical, Inc. ‏@Vertical_Ed

Gundam ORIGIN part 1: So with a week left looks like we will be printing 5k worth. Not our lowest but not ideal either.

Vertical, Inc. ‏@Vertical_Ed

As reference, 5K is abot what we do for 18+ alt/indie manga like Lychee or Velveteen.

Vertical, Inc. ‏@Vertical_Ed

@BatSurfer we've said this on numerous occasions... one and done. no reprints.

If you want this, I would recommend pre-ordering in the next few days, as once Friday hits, they'll have their print size set in stone.

They'll print more than is being pre-ordered, of course, but pre-orders set the bar, and whether or not they'll do more Gundam in the future.

I'm just sad Gundam (one of the most prolific Giant Robot series ever made) has so few pre-orders, that 5000 printed copies (with no reprints) covers their entire pre-order basis, plus extras for stores.

Anyone else want to get them? It's looking to be 11 volumes in total (and don't worry, they said they would most likely put them all out despite low sales since it's a limited run anyways, so don't be scared off by the cancellation fairy).

The story is an adaption of the original Mobile Suit Gundam's own (the writer/artist was the character designer for Gundam), but some events occur differently, and it goes much more massively into the backstory of the UC timeline, and the events leading up to the One Year War.

Gotta love that classic Gundam design.

01-08-2013, 06:29 AM	#1
Mewzard Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 255	Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Well, I didn't see a topic for this, so I thought I would let you guys know that we'll be getting the first volume of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin in March (the manga that is): http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gu.../dp/193565487X http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gu.../dp/1935654888 http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gu.../dp/1935654977 These will be very limited run volumes in the style of the collectors eidition Aizobans from the second Japanese release. 450 page Hardcovers with 12-24 pages of color each, with additional essays and pinups by major anime and manga creators (Hideaki Anno, director of Neon Genesis Evangelion is doing an essay for the first volume). All of this for an MSRP of $29.99. Amazon has it for under $18 (where I pre-ordered). And by limited, I mean limited: Vertical, Inc. ‏@Vertical_Ed Gundam ORIGIN part 1: So with a week left looks like we will be printing 5k worth. Not our lowest but not ideal either. Vertical, Inc. ‏@Vertical_Ed As reference, 5K is abot what we do for 18+ alt/indie manga like Lychee or Velveteen. Vertical, Inc. ‏@Vertical_Ed @BatSurfer we've said this on numerous occasions... one and done. no reprints. If you want this, I would recommend pre-ordering in the next few days, as once Friday hits, they'll have their print size set in stone. They'll print more than is being pre-ordered, of course, but pre-orders set the bar, and whether or not they'll do more Gundam in the future. I'm just sad Gundam (one of the most prolific Giant Robot series ever made) has so few pre-orders, that 5000 printed copies (with no reprints) covers their entire pre-order basis, plus extras for stores. Anyone else want to get them? It's looking to be 11 volumes in total (and don't worry, they said they would most likely put them all out despite low sales since it's a limited run anyways, so don't be scared off by the cancellation fairy). The story is an adaption of the original Mobile Suit Gundam's own (the writer/artist was the character designer for Gundam), but some events occur differently, and it goes much more massively into the backstory of the UC timeline, and the events leading up to the One Year War. Gotta love that classic Gundam design. Last edited by Mewzard; 01-20-2013 at 05:26 PM.