Santa Gundam 2205

Gallery Article by Alvis 3.1

Christmas Eve 2005

 

Realising that aircraft have finite limitations for delivering gifts, Santa is always looking to new and old technology for assistance. With the rise of the Gundam Fighting Suit systems, Santa gave one a trial run in 2205. Based upon the Zeon Dukedom C. Aznable's Custom Suit MS-14S Gelgoog, with some basic North Pole modifications such as deletion of all offensive weaponry. Santa also had Rocket Launchers installed on the feet to aid in the delivery of gifts into difficult or small locations. These "Missile-Toes" used a system similar to GPS to locate a Christmas Tree, within 3 cm!

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Unfortunately, the excessive weight and size often damaged the very houses Santa was visiting, and his attempts to grab cookies and milk often led to totally destroyed rooflines. A series of expensive lawsuits led to the Gundam Suit being removed from Santa's inventory the next year.

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