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The life-size Gundam down in Yokohama — you know, the one that can move and stuff — has just been given a major upgrade: it can now play rock-paper-scissors. Now that’s impressive. To demonstrate its finger-curling prowess, the RX-78-2 will go up against, well, whoever …Read more »
There are several life-sized Gundam statues in Japan, and those lucky enough to see them in person are in for an amazing sight. But what about being able to make the Gundam move? Some kids are getting this chance thanks to Gundam Factory Yokohama. The …Read more »
People love the 59-foot tall life-size movable RX-78-2 Gundam statue in the Gundam Factory Yokohama facility, so it’s no wonder it’s in the Jury Selections for the Entertainment Division of the 25th Japan Media Arts Festival Awards. The Japan Media Arts Festival gave this description …Read more »
The Japanese government has unveiled the names of 21 people who will receive this year’s Person of Cultural Merit honor, and two of them are beloved by otaku. First up is none other than Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino. Tomino got his start working under Osamu …Read more »
The 59-foot tall Gundam statue in Yokohama is offering something special on November 3. This is the Culture Day holiday in Japan, and Gundam Factory Yokohama is using the opportunity to teach people more about sustainability. The Gundam franchise is owned by Bandai Namco Group, …Read more »
79-year-old Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino says he probably has three more years to work in the anime industry due to health issues. Tomino has been diagnosed with spinal canal stenosis, which is described by the Mayo Clinic as “a narrowing of the spaces within your …Read more »
Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino is receiving the special honor of having Gundam manhole covers placed in his hometown of Odawara. Two have been revealed, with the promise of more to come. One of the manhole covers shows RX-78-2 Gundam, with Odawara Castle in the background. …Read more »
The Mobile Suit Gundam series has been around since 1979, so it deserves some true solid gold recognition. You can get in on the latest celebration of Yoshiyuki Tomino’s hit if you have a loooot of spare money in the bank, because hardcore fans will …Read more »
Yokohama’s life-sized walking Gundam is making big news right now! As part of the Yokohama Gundam Factory, it’s enchanting fans all over the world. You can even go into the hangar and “pilot” it for yourself! Which got us thinking… which other anime mecha deserve …Read more »
Anime-inspired footwear is hit or miss. Sometimes it nails the source material, and other times it just looks like a cheap or tacky knockoff. When it comes to Chinese company 361º’s attempt at making Mobile Suit Gundam sneakers, though, you can’t say they didn’t give it their …Read more »
If you ever wondered who would win in a fight between the Gundam RX-78-2 and Hello Kitty, well, against all odds there happens to be a collaboration just for you. Gundam vs. Hello Kitty is a new project that pulls double duty celebrating the 45th …Read more »
There’s no shortage of pop culture references in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming adaptation of Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One, and a bunch are on display in the latest trailer. Plenty of people have already slowed it down and broken down every second of notable appearances, but …Read more »
The denizens of Tokyo can breathe safe again, as a Gundam mobile suit once more stands in defense of the city. Fans of the mecha franchise were heartbroken last December, when it was announced the RX-78-2 statue in Odaiba, Tokyo would be scrapped. It was …Read more »
It’s a go-to for anime otaku visiting Tokyo, but not for much longer: the life-size Gundam statue that towers over Odaiba, Tokyo, will fade into stardust memory this March 5. That’s not the only sad news: Gundam Front Tokyo, the Gundam -centric complex in the …Read more »
I feel as though I could write a book on all of the things that were done incorrectly with regard to the handling of Mobile Suit Gundam and its various sequels and spinoffs in the United States. Perhaps, between all I’ve said the past few …Read more »
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