Is a backlog bad? [Gunpla GIVEAWAY]
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Backlogs are normal as life gets in the way
2500 kits in the backlog; Gunpla of all grades, Kotobukiya, Moderoid, option parts and add-ons... Been building and collecting for 24 years. So it just adds up as time goes on. I've built about the same amount, a little more. Probably closer to 3,000 kits.
I definitely have a backlog. I don’t think it’s a bad thing because when you eventually build that kit, it’s always satisfying remembering why you wanted to build it in the future. The other plus is depending on how long the backlog is you could enjoy building with others such as friend or family member. Of course you could always sell off some of the kits or give them away. Just depends on how you view it.
Went a couple years without having a backlog. Once you start it just keeps growing 😂
I very often have a backlog of gunpla, and legos. That way I don’t have to “go to the store” when I’m board and wanna build I just always got something.
Current backlog of 117 kits. Yeah it's not great, it sometimes gives me a little anxiety seeing it, but I like to front load things that I'll enjoy.
So when I have money I'll use a little extra to get things I can do stuff with when I don't.
Recently my partner and I bought a house, now I have no money, but I do have plenty to do!
For me building is a form of stress relief. Having a nice backlog is important, my backlog doesn't eat away at me or stress me out, quite the opposite! Its there when I need to relax and it helps me greatly. If I ever were to let my backlog get too small, the thought that I might reach for something to build and not be able to could actually stress me out!
Workable back log at the moment. Nice to have access to one when you are ready for it.
I currently have seven kits in my backlog, and I got four of them from someone clearing out their backlog last saturday. I've only been building for about a year, so I'm still learning and working on getting better tools but I know that will come with time. And next week I'm going to help my friend build his first Gundam kit! I think he's getting the HG Dilanza sol.
I currently only have 2 in my backlog and 1 I’m building and I tend to build mostly master grades so they do take a bit longer to build than some others which surprises me how I don’t have more backlog although having backlog is kinda nice because I always know there’s another kit to start after I finish the one I’m on
Backlog’s are 100% okay, as long as they don’t tempt you when you have other things to do. My backlog is really small, being the HG Mighty Strike Freedom, HG 00 Raiser + GB Sword III , MG Astray ( Gundam Base Limited ) , and an old 2017 Lego Star Wars Set. Honestly a backlog can be a motivation to do good in school ( which it was for me ) or just something to look forward too.
For me, backlogs are a way to give yourself tons of options when you’re looking for a new kit to build. My current backlog is at least 15 i believe, i just can’t help but buy more whenever one catches my eye haha.
One thing that works for me is that I don’t buy a new kit until I finish a kit. It honestly works and keeps my backlog manageable.
I have 5 MGs in in my backlog plus two completed MGs I wanted to go back to and re-detail (clean up some nubs, apply some waterslides and give them new matte coats)
I've got a backlog. With 5 kids at home, it's natural. Right now, I've got MG Tallgeese EW, MG Epyon EW, MG Psycho Zaku, MG Gouf Custom, HG Zaku II Kai, HG Gelgoog Marine, and RG GP01. And here I am still wanting to buy more...
Backlogs are fine, Gundam saved me during the Pandemic where everything was in complete lockdown. It helped me understand myself and gain some form of accomplishment. The problem was I built everything after I got it, the purpose of the backlog is in case you have the urge to build something or want to get your mind off things or even a brush of inspiration you can build it.
I personally don't have backlog I buy like 2 kits a month and take my time with it xD
Backlog of 7 kits, constantly feel like I have incomplete business
your backlog is still reasonable, I've seen backlogs that took entire rooms to be stored
I have got back into building Gundam models from 18+ years ago. I have to get a backlog started.
I am still pretty new to the hobby and already have a kit that’s been sitting for a while 🫣 one of them is the Second V clear I was fortunate enough to pick up at a Gundam Base from a con I went to earlier this year and I don’t wanna open the box! But I totally think donating/selling/gifting parts of your collections that have accumulated over time might actually improve your relationship to the hobby in the long run. Great video as always!
I dont like backlogs because i have such a small room ☹️
But it wont stop the backlog lmao
Gunpla backlogs are necessary. I keep a bunch around so that i always have something to build
My backlog is basically the wait for my pre-orders, usually the day they come in I start the build, too addicted to stop till all kits are done. Todesritter is one of my fav kits, people bash it for the stickers and loose joints, but I just swapped out the polycaps and it seems fine so far. Plus yeah it's sticker heavy, but if you are patient when applying they really don't look bad.
I think a backlog is great just because you have something ready to build once you have time. I have 10 currently in my backlog
I have 2 in my backlog, multiple kits that just need decals and to coat, and 2 custom paint jobs that need finishing.
I only buy a few kits a month at max, so I almost never have a backlog, and if so only for a few weeks.
I think having backlogs is good in a way whenever you're in the mood to build you still have something there rather than nothing & waiting for the next hype gunpla. I'm a huge Gundam Wing fan & started to get into UC timeline.
I think backlogs are totally normal for the hobby. Mine is currently somewhere between 30-45. Started out the year with 78 but have been working through them instead of buying so many.
Got around 4 waiting to build, excited to have something to look forward to 😊
I used to only have video game backlog but now I have a gunpla backlog. I think one of the main reason why I have a backlog is due to the fear of the item not being reissued in the future. But nowadays I am trying to cut down because I am running out on space to store the physical items.
I think most of us here have a love/hate relationship with backlogs. I once upon a time had a huge backlog (40 unbuilt kits), but due to life changing circumstances I ended up having to sell most of those to local shops to pay for a move. I think now I only have like 3 kits in my backlog (HG Char’s Zaku II, Victory Gundam, & the Victory Booster(?)).
Build the RG Wing Gundam as one of my first, it was a lot of fun and looks amazing, would definitely recommend building it. I personally try to avoid a large backlog. Partially cause the costs run up so I'd feel bad buying more when I still have kits laying around. However I do think it is fine to have some backlog, since it is all about enjoyment. When you get a kit you might be very exited, but then life happens and you just cannot get into it. At thos moments that one kit in the backlog can scratch that itch just right.
I recently started buying gunpla again for my 4 yo son, who has seen the show a handful of times and became absolutely enamored with the concept of mobile suits, particularly keen on the zeon models. (I’m more of a classic RX kinda guy)
It’s rekindled my love for it, but to keep me in check we only ever buy the cheapest and simpler models 😅 this way he can play with them. pretty sure we have all the entry grade ones available, fingers crossed more get released
7 HGs and 2 MG accessory sets on the backlog right now, but I have a lot more kits that I've snapped together and still plan to paint and detail.
Having a backlog of any hobby is normal. I was given 3 kits by a friend who didn’t realize he had them already. I personally prefer to not buy something until I finish with what I have, but sales happen and it’s hard to pass on a good deal.
My game backlog is much larger.
4:20 over 20 of vintage and antique gunpla, but don't have a PG kit. I would get bored if I have nothing to build, nothing to do outside. It's not unhealthy to have a backlog when building gunpla. I have seen the Witch from Mercury and 6:53 Gundam Builders REAL shows, with excellent stories. I'll be happy to win a whole backlog in bulk if your interested (I'm a strong builder to pickup a big box.) and just cleared some boxes out of my room with more stuff to get out or put in storage.
I have a small backlog of Gundam kits, but I have several other things to work on as well with different projects.
I think there's about a dozen gundam kits with at least one being a multipack that from what I added from lucking out to be near the Gundam Base Mobile last weekend, and a few partially completed kits that were packed away that I need to get some things to finish them (EG Gramps and Strike along with a NG 1/144 Serpent) that I need to get some primer for a painting project since there's a mix of some photo etch and other addons for the Serpent to try modernizing its articulation.
Part of it is that I build when I actually have time to do it, and tend to buy kits when there's sales or I find one of the ones I'm looking for at a decent price.
That backlog isn’t nearly as bad as some others I’ve seen. I think it’s good to have a reasonably sized backlog, in case you’re feeling the urge to build a kit but don’t want to go to a store to get one
I got twenty six Cars, three Macross Valkyries, threeBig Ver Ka Gundams, seven 4D Models, two PVC figures, two Supernova Kits, one dragon momoko kit, one Sci Fi tank, one bandai R2-D2, one bandai Tekkaman kit, one Riobot kit, one mechatrowego, one resin figure, and one 1/72 ground crew kit, around 58 kits total, I´m not counting twenty five vintage kits that are 60 years old.
Don't have any backlog, I literally jump on anything I buy straight away
I have 8 kits in my backlog, built 100+ kits and more into rg and hg. I try to keep in mind what I like the finished collection will look like displayed in the cabinet and stick to the kits in my list. I try not to buy a hyped kit impulsively for the fear of missing out. I said I try, I fail sometimes though and make that hyped kit a backlog😆
A backlog is not bad. Not all gunpla are going to be available at any given time. If you can buy it now, do so. If you cant oh well, dont worry about it, it will come around again and there are places to find rarer kits now, so its not too terrible.
It does get to be a bit of a problem when the stack turns into a tower and towers turn into 3 or 4 towers though. Im at that point again, so will have to crack down and build. I was at 125 start of this year, currently at 78, but did dip it down into the upper 60s before pbandai orders came in. One thing that certainly slowed me down is doing extra with the gunpla. Not a bad thing, but definitely does take more time and effort. When you get into painting it gets to be a bit more addictive, and takes more time and money lol, but does slow you down a little. It really is hard to balance life and all hobbies and divide time between building and gaming and such.
Lastly my vote is on the real type mk2. Do the whole decal spread, this I command. Youll be glad you did. Lol
Honestly I enjoyed having a backlog :) I just stacks my kits that I really like so when the time comes I just build them. Before when I first started I just wanna build them all, until I've learned to customize the kits etc that really slowed me down and think the kits that I really feel to build.
I am a slow builder, but I still like to regularly go browse at the local hobby store to get out of the house (I work from home). I also like to pre-order from Pbandai if I really want something. I have about 12 kits in backlog right now.
I have a shelf rack was not enough to store my backlogs (bandai and non-bandai), so I didn't bothered to count. What I could recall on top of my head: PG Exia, PG RX-78-2 Unleashed, RG 00 -Raiser, RG Shinanju, RG Unicorn, SDMG Barbatos, HG Barbatos Lupus Rex and also Iron Blooded Coating version, HG Aerial, Batman's Tumblr, Blade Ligar 40th Anniversary, Black Magician Girl, Exodia, Dynazenon, Nissin Cup Noodle (seriously, it's a plastic model), Sweet-shrimp sushi, Egg-roll sushi (again, not a joke) and more.
I like to keep a backlog so I can just grab something and build it whenever rather than having to go out of my way to get one and possibly wait for it
I have 2 in my backlog, I love having more kits waiting to be built! I enjoy anticipating my next kit
I think having a backlog is fine as long as it's something that gets worked on. I find it easy to finish the gunpla backlog than something like the games backlog.
After counting my storage I have a huge backlog of 4 PG, 13 MG, 2 RG, 43 HG, and 9 SD.
I had a backlog of about 4 or 5 kits a while ago, but then u went on a building binge about a week ago and so my backlog disappeared
If you stay with the hobby long enough, a backlog is inevitable; even if it's a few kits or a lot.
The thing with backlogs is that sometimes life happens and before you know it you have an overwhelming amount of kits in tbe backlog which is a good thing and a bad thing.
But personally, I think having more kits is a good thing. That 1 kit might respark your Gunpla passion again and maybe it'll help you start chipping away at the backlog.
I've been considering to get the RGs from Universal Century lately; especially with the RG 2.0 RX-78-2 Gundam.
The one thing you need when getting into any hobby is do you have time to do your hobby?
I have a constant back log of 3-4 different gunpla so that when I have time to relax and put one together, and not have to worry about running out and finding one I want to put together.
New to the hobby here, currently i have a backlog of 2 MGs, those being Freedom 2.0 and Unicorn OVA Ver.
I think thats a good number of unbuilts kits to have for now.
Recently got pulled into Gundam and Gundpla via Witch From Mercury. I pretty quickly scooped up a stockpile to keep me going as I try to complete the collection.
I personally don't have an actual backlog. I do have unopened kits that are bought for custom sake, but don't have the rest of the parts, and a few kits that are extras that I intended to sell immediately (I accidentally doubled up some orders). but I do have a backlog of in process customs and one kit I haven't built yet, but it is open and on my workstation. Ultimately, I don't think I could personally have a real backlog, My ADHD would have me not sleep for an entire weekend just building it all (or at least until I make a miscut or break something due to being to tired, then I know for a fact its time to be done)
I usually finish my kits before buying new ones...but as of late, because of scalping, I have preordered alot of things and may end up having a small backlog.
I have at least 20 kits in my backlog. On top of those, I also have 1 kit I only work on at build events and at least 2 kits waiting for me to get the time and tools needed to finish customized them.
Backlog is fine by me. I have a list of kits I want and normally I buy 1-2 at a time, but if I find them on sale? Well that is where the backlog comes in. I'm buying them sooner or later, so I might as well get them when deals appear.
I only started this year and I thought i didnt have a backlog, until i opened the door to my office room and saw a small stack forming. Oops.
got about 5 - 10 kits in my backlog trying to get it down. but I think whether you should or shouldn't have a backlog depends for stuff like financial status if your well of then why not helps with not having to pay aftermarket prices and lets you have the kit on standby when your ready, but if your not you should worry about your wellbeing first, or eat hot water soup while living in a Gundam box
I just have a small closet area with seven mg kits, tho three more are coming in September. I haven't been actively buying more lately as I'm painting each kit as I go, but I like to have a few kits to pick from after I'm done with my current project.
Backlogs are fine. Especially if you picked a bunch up from a good sale or from vacation.
My backlog is an Amazon wishlist lol. I know what kits I want to build and in what order, so I tend to just buy the kit when I’m ready to build it.
Personally, I always try to avoid having a backlog, since I tend to feel obligated to finish those kits before getting a new one, and I really like getting new kits
I get more anxiety having 0 backlog than having a huge backlog! 😅
Currently have about 10, mixture of RG and PG
I’ve got an embarrassing 26 kits in backlog. To be fair when I got into Gunpla last year I tried to get all the kits I knew I’d want so I didn’t have to scrounge to get them later.
As a hoarder, backlog is my modus operandi
For me, backlog is a love and hate relationship. I do have the reason to buy kits that I want or get them because knowing kits won’t have any stocks replace right away if stores run out of it, but having a backlog sometimes also comes a nagging conscious to finish all of it which will burn you out at the same time it keeps you motivated to build a kit
A backlog is only problematic in my eyes if it becomes an eyesore that detracts from your display of finished kits
I’ve got about 70 on my backlog . Sometimes is hard deciding what to build next, cause I like to paint the kits and I take forever to settle on a color scheme. 😂
Backlogs are completely ok in my eyes. Like I have two Master Grades that I’m currently waiting on finishing since I don’t have the time
14 in the backlog and that Gaplant TR-05 Hrairoo is in there too 😂
I currently have about 20 kits in my backlog, some P-bandai that I am holding off until I get better as well as some MG’s for when I have more time to dedicate to a build.
I’ve only ever had one 1 kit on backlog but I’ve always wanted to have a big backlog so I can build a kit whenever I wanted rather than wait to buy another one, so imo backlogs are cool 👍
I don’t typically keep a backlog just because there are no hobby stores that sell gunpla nearby. I think they are perfectly valid though
in the process of weathering my gundam rightnow, slow process at a time with the only time being that i can squeeze in an hour window , with a 2 year old and a 7 year old in the house haha. i have 2 MG Gunplas in the backlog.
Probably well over 100 kits in my backlog, with a 24+ year collection well into the thousands. Have a ton on order from P-Bandai. Haven't had too much time to build lately.
No, because now you have your own Plastic Model shop at home! You now just have to pay for it with time~
I have no backlog, I'm kinda new to the hobby. I have built 12 Hg only. I'm looking forward to some UC kits since all I have are IBO, build divers, and the witch from mercury, besides the Rx72. Any recommendations?
Just got into the hobby this year and I have 3 unbuilt kits. I pretty much build around 3-4 a month(1/144 scale)
I just stared maybe a year ago. I would finish a kit then buy a kit. Then I caught a sale. So now I have three in backlog and counting.
I currently have HG mighty Strike Freedom and HG Infinite Justice Spec ii...
I also have an RG Epyon to add water decals on...might do it tomorrow that I'm free...
I am quite the fast builder so backlogs don't really pile up that fast for me, having backlog kits is not really a bad thing true it acts like a monster creeping under you bed but having something to build on ur downtime is really nice...
All in all I don't think it's not bad since the fact they piled up just meant u had more time for more important things in your life...😊
So many cool kits, but not enough time 😅. I have about 20 kits on backlog right now. I always try to complete the ones I’ve already started, but sometimes building another Gundam or Zaku type gets repetitive, so I want to start something unique midway.
Backlogs are no problem, i don't have a backlog because i live in a country where they don't sell retail meaning its more expensive to buy from where i am. Right now i only have 2 and in the process of working on my 3rd model. I also limit myself to only getting MGs so that i can control my spending on gunpla since MGs are very limited.
I'm loving that MK2 paint style that you showed
Backlog is totaling out over 50 kits but it doesn’t bother me, I enjoy working on things when I feel like it so when that mood strikes I want to just go pull it off the shelf and work on it not buy it and wait.
I think they are good as long as you dont have IT as much as of if you do have much
Backlog is okey, as long you are working (building) on it 😊
Currently none, but that's because I used to just snap build the older kits I have, currently breaking down all my old ones so I can cut off nubs and panel line everything
I definitely do, I currently have all the Gundam Wing mobile suits, all MG that I need to build, it’s been stressing me out that I end up buying HG’s instead and build those
Honestly, the reason why I have a backlog is I find it for a good price and don't have the time to build it. I normally build hgs but I got a MG buster and 3 more hgs for backlogs
just seeing how big the box of your first backlog got me 😂 i think having backlog is all groovy cuz u guna always have it there to do when u want. Just having the box in pristine condition is good enuff for me 🙌
I have a few in the backlog waiting for my painting confidence to improve, but i tend to build them as i get them when possible
Are you doing airbrushing or hand brushing? Airbrushing is pretty easy once you remember to properly thin your paints. I just got into it a few months ago, using Vallejo acrylics and it isn't too hard.
I could never get a satisfying finish with normal hand brushing. But I did get good results with dry brushing. Looks especially good with weapons and inner frames if you want that old and weathered look.
I think my backlog right now is probably about 6 I finally got back to building again and I'm kinda glad I have
I think backlogs are expected when you get into the hobby. I have some kits i picked up because i didn’t wanna pay scalper prices and some I’m too nervous/don’t have time to start
i stared building 4 months ago and i have 46 kits built with 78 in my backlog. been grinding through building em to shrink the stacks but the sales are just too many and too good for me to say no, hell just got the pg exia for 30% off and pg's don't go 30% off often at all let alone exia. my backlog just bugs me physically, all jammed up in my room as my closet is too full of other junk which if it wasn't i'd just throw em in there and wouldn't be bothered about it. if most of my collection wasn't bought on discount i could see a desire to downsize but gunpla is too predicated on fomo for both deals and supply which is annoying but it is what it is.
Nothing wrong with having a backlog, I have probably about 6 waiting to be built
The rg wing Gundam is awesome it was my favorite rg until I got the crossbone Gundam, as for backlogs the most I have had is 6 kits but I worked through it, I really don't think backlogs are bad though because it's always good to have something to look forward to