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鋼彈模型Gundam Models

你一定要知道的機動戰士Fun facts about these interesting robots

機器人已經入侵日本，而且即將全面接管一切！

我們指的，當然是鋼彈；這些塑膠模型機器人以一九七九年電視影集《機動戰士鋼彈》為雛型，深受廣大民眾喜愛。

鋼彈模型套組又稱為Gunpla「鋼普拉」套組；Gunpla一詞結合了Gundam 「鋼彈」以及plastic model「塑膠模型」。

鋼普拉以等級和比例進行分類。

等級指的是難度，有些鋼普拉必須花上幾天的時間才能夠組裝完成；比例指的是模型和影集裡的鋼彈相較之下的大小。

許多人都喜歡這種有趣的玩具，可以組裝，也能收藏。

鋼普拉有多種樣式能選擇，但組裝過程可不一定都很容易。

有些鋼普拉專家建議玩家應該仔細依照說明書進行組裝。

慢慢來不要急，還要明白自己大概免不了會犯一些錯誤。

鋼彈只是日本「機甲」這種龐大科幻類型中的一支。

而，鋼彈不只逐漸征服了全日本。

現在，美國、歐洲、澳洲和世界各地都陸續出現了鋼普拉迷。

Robots have invaded Japan, and they're taking over!

 We're referring to Gundams, of course. These plastic model robots, based on the 1979 TV series Mobile Suit Gundam, are very popular.

 The Gundam model kits are also called "Gunpla" kits. "Gunpla" combines the terms “Gundam" and “plastic model." Gunplas are classified by both grade and scale. Grade refers to the level of difficulty. Some Gunplas take days to build. Scale refers to the size of the models compared to the Gundams in the series.

Many people enjoy these fun toys, constructing and collecting them. There are many styles to choose from, but putting them together isn't always easy. Some Gunpla experts suggest that you follow the instructions carefully. Take your time, and realize that you will probably make some mistakes.

 Gundams are just one kind of Japanese mecha, a huge science-fiction genre. And they're not just taking over Japan. These days, Gunpla fans can be found in America, Europe, Australia and all over the world.

kit 可供購買者自行組裝的配套元件

Henry bought his son a model car kit for his birthday and they worked on it together.汽車模型組裝配套

kit 具某種功能的工具箱

first aid kit急救箱

survival kit救生包

Levi and Clara always take a survival kit with them when they go hiking in the mountains.

the whole kit and caboodle所有的；一切的

Monica collected dolls when she was little, but she sold the whole kit and caboodle when she turned 18.

classify （v.）

Tomatoes are classified as a fruit, but most people treat them as a vegetable.

Most societies classify people according to their education and income levels.

classified （adj.）機密的

The information about the riot at the capital is classified, so no one knows what really happened.

to take over

collector’s items典藏菁華

if you collect something from an early age, after a few decades, they will become collector’s times, and people will be willing to spend a lot of money for them

grade vs. scale

grade refer to the level of difficulty.

Information that cloud be classified can include military plans, names of intelligence agents and any information that could help enemy groups or countries if they obtained the information.

In the U.S., there are three levels of classified information: classified, secret and top secret, with fewer people being able to access the next level.

instruction （n.）操作說明書

Ava always throws away the box with the instructions on it and then has to get it out of the garbage to read them again.

instruction （n.）說明；指示

Mr. Taylor's instructions to all band members regarding the proper way to play this piece of music was very clear.

instruct （v.）教導

Mr. Phillips instructed the students in math and in biology.

take your time不著急，慢慢來

Jacob always takes his time on big projects so everything is nearly perfect.

Maria took her time answering Dylan’s marriage proposal, but in the end, she said yes.

The server at the restaurant took his time serving us, so we decided it would be a long time before we ate there again. 慢吞吞

put together vs. assemble

Mecha

Mecha is short for mechanical something. Mechanical robot

Japanese inventions or innovations

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