The first alternate story to bear the "Gundam" name was MOBILE FIGHTER G GUNDAM, in which each country sent a Gundam to represent their nation in a worldwide fighting match for global domination. Fans of the original balked at some of the mecha designs, which included some bizarre contraptions such as the Windmill Gundam and the Sailor Suit Gundam. And the concept of street-fighting Gundams was hard to swallow for those who associated the name "Gundam" with gritty military combat. But with none other than GIANT ROBO's Imagawa Yasuhiro lending his shining touch, the story packed plenty of punch, melodrama, and attitude, and soon evolved into far more than a routine fight-of-the-week. By the end of its broadcast, this "Un-Cola" of Gundam had won plenty of converts. And in breaking all the rules, G GUNDAM allowed future creators far more creative freedom, allowing the next spin-off to spread its wings. Next: Taking Flight: Gundam Wing