We are half way through the year, and the SDnatics are growing by the numbers! Now the time has come for the SDnatic for the month of JUNE! He may be a busy guy but we are really grateful for the time and effort he gave us. This man truly has a soft side for SD kits.
The man with a big heart for SD, Mr. Icko Cayetano!!!
Q: We’re very excited to have you as our SDnatic for this month. How do you feel?
A: I’m humbled to be feature in your blog, finally a part of the SDnatic
Q: Can you tell us a little something about yourself?
A: I’m Icko Cayetano, age still in the calendar, currently working in Malaysia as a Engineering Designer/Drafter.
Q: What Gundam series was your gateway to the world of Gundam? What did you like about it?
A: Though I miss most episodes Gundam Wing and Gundam G episodes in the 90’s because classes end at 4:30pm. But then came SD Gundam Force that is shown every sunday morning. I really love the human-sized gundam and kid-size zaku-zaku. also the great musha battle which features hundreds of musha MS.
A: Definitely Fumina Hoshino, she gave SD a new life in a regular gundam anime. I think some collectors became interested in SD gundam because of her.
Q: What is your favorite mobile suit?
A: I really like SD Winning Gundam, the way it supports the Burning and Lightning Gundam.
Offcourse, when we talk about Gundams and Mobile suits, there is always Gunpla.
Q: Who/what inspired you to start Gunpla building?
A: I’m actually a motorized zoid collector, but one day I went to SM North Edsa and instead of finding a zoids I found a huge stock of SD Gundam and then I tried one because its on sale Php250.00
Q: Since when did you start Gunpla building?
A: May 2009
Q: What was your very first kit? Why did you chose that model?
A: its the Strike Freedom Gundam, I just happened to remember the kit from Gundam SEED aired in ABS-CBN
Q: Are you an SD fan?
A: I’m not a fan, I’m a FANATIC!! 🙂
Q: What made you fall inlove with SD models?
A: I really like the small details, the gimmicks, the tonnage of spare parts, also you can build an army.
Q: What is your favorite SD kit? Why?
A: SD Gunpanzer, The biggest SD Gundam in existence. Big SD have a huge place in my heart.
 
Q: So far, how many babies SD kits do you have?
A: Not to brag but around 400 (SD BB, BBW, SDX, Ganso, GG, Chibi, Flexiton)
Wow, that’s a lot. And more to come in the future?
Talkin’ like a real SD fan! (picture shows about half)
Q: How about a dream SD kit? What would you want it to be? Also, is there a kit that you really want to have?
A: I would just like Bandai to produce more non-gundam MS from the TV series, AGE, GBF, GBF Try never have a non-gundam SD.
Since we already asked a lot, how about we wrap this up with a message to other SD fanatics?
Icko:
– Terima Kasih #SDDude for featuring me and my collection.
– SDFanatics, collecting and modifying SD gundam is fun. But remember basic needs comes first. You can be a collector, a modeller, anyone you want. Don’t listen if someone told you “KOLEKTOR KA LANG” (you’re just a collector), We have different priorities and plans.
Never Go with the flow, always follow your heart!!
Thank you also Mr. Icko for letting us, know you. Keep buildin’!! And more love for SD!!
Every month, we will be featuring a fellow SDnatic!! Those whose love for SD Gunpla go way beyond…If your one of us, or knows someone who is, just let me know.
Till the next kit,
SD Dude
Gunpla's SD Dude 