I see many cool custom gunpla kits, but I have to wonder: do

I only do that for tabletop game models, where its easier to get some sort of attachment going because you use them in actual competitive fights. /tg/ calls this concept "your dudes."

>>15741773
I don't play tabletop games, but I do have a fleshed-out background for my megami device Hornet I've been working on. I get really worked up into the fictional world (that I made up because I don't know any MD canon even exists) when I start thinking about accessories and stuff and try to come up with rationale for using them and how they work. Still haven't gotten around customizing gunpla, though.

>>15741680
Since most of my custom gunpla are pirate themed the back story's usually just that they were a one off custom unit used by a pirate ace

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>>15741680
For tabletop designs, where backstory is part of the overall lore, yes. For models or pic related, not really, thou I try to make them plausible designs in universe. Titan bunnies, various gundam frame variations based on demon descriptions from Goetia, MSV inspired stuff or 'zeonic funnel rape'.

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>>15741680
oh totally
I love having a nice story all about an oc dude with his mobile suit. I kinda have an idea for a build fighters idea
>older brother and little brother living on the
street
>little brother is sick but always happy even though homeless
>older brother scavenges stuff so it's not so bad
>never got into gundam/gunpla because they can't afford it
>suddenly little bro's condition worsens
>big bro's gotta get da money
>plan to save bro
>gundpla tournament: cash prize (conveniently enough money to save brother)
you can see where this is going
>gotta git gud before the tournament starts
>mas minimal money
>will only buy hg's and bootlegs
>sometimes suits from shows that didn't sell well (IBO perhaps)
>fights in shady tournaments at first
>usually gets in fights with people when he's said he's never seen any gundam
>fights dirty since he NEEDS to win
>starts to have fun
>yadda yadda ends up making friends, loving gundam and the brother is saved
>storybook ending a la toy commercial