1980 First Gunpla released

1980 — First Gunpla released. Bandai released a 1/144 Gundam, and Gundam plastic models (Gunpla) began.

RX-78-2 Gunpla — RX-78-2 Gunpla — BG8JGX · CC BY-SA 4.0

Gunpla parts display — Gunpla parts display — Gravis · CC BY-SA 4.0

Gunpla runner — Gunpla runner — Gravis · CC BY-SA 4.0

Gunpla foot parts assembly — Gunpla foot parts assembly — Gravis · CC BY-SA 4.0

1980 — First Gunpla released — 1980 — First Gunpla released — GUN_DATA infographic

1980 timeline position — 1980 timeline position — GUN_DATA infographic

Cumulative number of Gundam works as of 1980 — Cumulative number of Gundam works as of 1980 — GUN_DATA infographic

Bandai released a 1/144 Gundam, and Gundam plastic models (Gunpla) began.