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Old 2003-12-08, 03:27   Link #6
cf18
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Yes in many way they are similar. Both are average action sci-fi with long established universes, and each new generation follow the same formula. Both have many rabid fans and many like to argue over their favourate part of the show e.g. UC v.s. SEED or TNG v.s. DS9. While it is very unlikely to see Gundam fans cosplay to work due to Japanese work culture, it is not hard to find such clothings.

But Bandai sure know how to maximize their profit from the Gundam brand with probably the most complete form of merchandizing. For trek fans the DVDs and games are the only trek things you can see in regular stores. For Gundam fans, you can get DVDs, models, cheap toys, collector grade toys, games, special game consoles (red game cube, red GBA SP, gold PS2), comics, art books, CDs, watches, jeans, shoes, phone cards, credit cards, calendars, candy, alarm clock, garbage can and I am sure there are many other things.
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