There’s been an uproar for Gundams fans this July as the new Gundam series was revealed, the G-Tekketsu, and for us SDfans, all we want is an SD release of it! But here’s another reason for commotion this month, the SDnatic of the month for July!!
Who owns all this goodies??
It’s none other than Mr. Olan Manguera!!
Q: Its a great honor to have Mr. Olan, here with us. So, how does it feel to be featured as SDnatic of the month??
A: First and foremost, I would like to thank you, sir SD Dude for surprising me to be featured on your blog, it feels so good and exciting at the same time, that I would be able to share my love of SD’s…
Q: Can you share to us, who Olan is? is?
A: my name is Olan Manguera, 26, residing at Quezon City, and currently working as a Sales Staff in a top leading-well known Music Store. 🙂
Q: What Gundam series brought you to the world of Gundam and why?
A: Way back when I was in elementary, i got hooked on watching the Gundam Wing and G-Gundam series on GMA7. I remember, after school, I always hurry to arrive home just to catch the series, and since that, my love of gundam started. And in 2012, after a long time, (due to being busy growing old,) I got hooked once again to a Gundam series, which led me to start building gunplas…and it’s the Gundam 00.
Q: Who is your favorite Gundam character? What did you like about him/her?
A: Because im a big fan of Gundam 00, i would choose Setsuna F. Seiei as my favorite one. Why? Because I like the way he fought, his maneuvering ability, his style, his quietness, his dedication to the private sector he serves, and the way how mysterious he seems. (coz I can relate my self to him hehe :3)
Q: What is your favorite mobile suit? –
A: Setsuna Seiei’s MS: Exia, 00 Raiser, QuanTa
Q: Let’s talk about Gunpla. When did you start Gunpla building?
A: One day in 2012, while browsing (with my brother) at the 168 mall, something’s caught our attention when we passed by on this store that sells anime figures and other toy collections. we stopped and looked for awhile, then these cuties amazed me, and so i grabbed four of them… it’s the gashapon-like, fix figuration G-Generation.(don’t know exactly their line) :3
Then the first gunpla I built was the HG 00 Gundam,
Q: How long have you been building Gunpla?
A: I started 2012, so it’s been 3years! 🙂
Q: What was you very first kit and why did you choose that model?
A: My very first kit was the HG 00 Gundam, (ain’t no doubt to ask me why, im a 00 Gundam fan!) 🙂
Then my very first SD was the SD Alex. Out from nowhere, I just picked it up, (while strolling around
to this toy store) just for a try and due to my curiosity, how it looks like when its built. and after
spending 30mins of building it, i was so fascinated by the outcome, since then, I got addicted to the
SD line. Following my SD Alex with SD God Gundam, SD Shining, SD Wing, SD 00, SD QanT, and
so on, and so on… till they become like these:
Q : Are you an SD fan?
A: Proud to say YES!
Q: What do SD models have, that caught your attention and inspired you to collect?
A: Since we have different words of expression on how to define them, I only got two words for this: CUTENESS OVERLOAD! 🙂
Q: What is your favorite SD kit? Why?
A: My favorite of all is the SD QanT, (though the kit got some issues), I like it very much because of the way it looks, its weapon, its shield, and especially the green parts )
Q: How many SD models you have now?
A: So far i got… 60+ SD’s, most of them are Sangokuden Brave Battle Warrior kits.:)
Q: And many more to come?
A: Sure of it! 🙂
Now that is an SD fan!!
Q: Do you have a dream SD kit or is there a kit that you really want? Or an SD kit that you hope Bandai would make?
A: I wish bandai would make an SD of gundam Harute, Raphael, Zabanya, and I do hope they would remake the SD Exia, 00 Raiser, and QuanT.
Q: To finish things up, how about a word of inspiration to other SD fanatics?
Olan:
To all my fellow SD collectors, just keep it up! No matter what they say about our hobby, chin up and say this to them: “wele keyo peke kung nangengelekte kemi ng genito, naneneod lang keyo” (hehe pabebe haha) seriosly, dont mind them if they’re trying to throw an annoying words on you, for they dont how much pleasure these SD’s gives us… just influence them instead! hehe 🙂 Peace out!
Again, many thanks to you sir SD Dude! For giving me a shot to your blog! more power! and God Bless! :
And thank you also Mr. Olan Manguera 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 