Premium Bandai Crafts a Traditional Nanbu Tekki 'Gundam' ZAKU Iron Kettle

Premium Bandai is releasing a tea kettle that merges both traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the iconic Mobile Suit Gundam franchise.Teaming up with Mizusawa Foundry Cooperative, the partnership will see a reproduction of a green ZAKU as a Nanbu Tekki kettle. Nanbu Tekki is a form of ironware from Japan with a history that dates back to 1088 where it originated in Oshu City. In 1975, Nanbu Tekki made in Morioka City and Oshu City were officially deemed a Traditional Craft of Japan by the Mi...