[SuperKnuckles]

To me, the only difference between a Gundam and a Variable Fighter is that the VFs more resemble our technology and what the apparent need for a transformable fighter would entail if it ever comes to that. But I wouldn't rule out the plausibility of a Gundam type mobile suit if it performs in such high capacity as it tends to do (especially when it concerns atmospheric and highly maneuverable space flight. That and the staple of Gundams: the apparently much superior-than-ballistics beam sabers and beam guns).

Speaking of the whole 'humanoid battroids built to combat giants' thing, you would think they could have built something like Gundams instead of having them transform all the time if they could have.

Then again, I just love both franchises on an almost equal terms so..