July 13, 2022
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE, the Largest Comprehensive Gundam Event in History Featuring the Future of the Series Begins!
The PROLOGUE, depicting events prior to the main Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY anime series will also be screened!
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE, a comprehensive Gundam event that focuses on the future of the series that will be carried out through multiple venues in various forms, will be hosted as a part of the BANDAI NAMCO Group's cross-divisional “Gundam Project" alongside BANDAI SPIRITS. It will begin from Friday, June 24th.
This event celebrates the broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, the latest animated TV series.
It will be held through three types of events: LINK THE UNIVERSE, a special event where the three life-sized Gundam statues and the moving Gundam in Yokohama are linked in real time for the first time in history, the BASE SERIES, events where visitors can participate at five venues, and THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR, which are pop-up event projects that will be held at PARCO stores throughout Japan. They will provide opportunities where the Gundam series and fans can connect.
The PROLOGUE, depicting the events prior to the Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY will also be screened during GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE.
After being premiered at LINK THE UNIVERSE venues, screenings will be held at each BASE SERIES venue, and visitors of the events will receive an online premier ticket where they can watch the PROLOGUE during the event period.
This event celebrates the broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, the latest animated TV series.
It will be held through three types of events: LINK THE UNIVERSE, a special event where the three life-sized Gundam statues and the moving Gundam in Yokohama are linked in real time for the first time in history, the BASE SERIES, events where visitors can participate at five venues, and THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR, which are pop-up event projects that will be held at PARCO stores throughout Japan. They will provide opportunities where the Gundam series and fans can connect.
The PROLOGUE, depicting the events prior to the Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY will also be screened during GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE.
After being premiered at LINK THE UNIVERSE venues, screenings will be held at each BASE SERIES venue, and visitors of the events will receive an online premier ticket where they can watch the PROLOGUE during the event period.
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE: Three projects that connect the Gundam series and fans
1. GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -LINK THE UNIVERSE-
This is the first special event in history where all three life-sized Gundam statues throughout the world and the moving Gundam in Yokohama are linked in real time.
Event period: Thursday, July 14th and Friday, July 15th, 2022
2. GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -BASE SERIES-
These are special events for all Gundam series fans. They will mainly feature Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY and will be held in five areas.
*The event periods of the events will vary depending on the venue.
3. GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR-
These are pop-up events that condense the exciting features of THE GUNDAM BASE, general GUNPLA facilities. They will be held at nine venues which exhibit the latest information about Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY while also offering merchandise.
*The event periods of the events will vary depending on the venue.
This is the first special event in history where all three life-sized Gundam statues throughout the world and the moving Gundam in Yokohama are linked in real time.
Event period: Thursday, July 14th and Friday, July 15th, 2022
2. GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -BASE SERIES-
These are special events for all Gundam series fans. They will mainly feature Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY and will be held in five areas.
*The event periods of the events will vary depending on the venue.
3. GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR-
These are pop-up events that condense the exciting features of THE GUNDAM BASE, general GUNPLA facilities. They will be held at nine venues which exhibit the latest information about Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY while also offering merchandise.
*The event periods of the events will vary depending on the venue.
1. LINK THE UNIVERSE
This is the first time that music from Gundam series titles and laser effects will be synced where the Moving Gundam in Yokohama, the Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam in Odaiba, the Life-Sized Freedom Gundam in Shanghai, and the Life-Sized v Gundam in Fukuoka are displayed, resulting in dynamic presentations.
The events on Thursday, July 14th and Friday, July 15th at each LINK THE UNIVERSE venue will also be streamed on THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD, an online virtual GUNPLA entertainment world. More details about the streams will be revealed on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website on a later date.
The Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE featuring events before the main anime series will also be unveiled at the four venues.
The events on Thursday, July 14th and Friday, July 15th at each LINK THE UNIVERSE venue will also be streamed on THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD, an online virtual GUNPLA entertainment world. More details about the streams will be revealed on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website on a later date.
The Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE featuring events before the main anime series will also be unveiled at the four venues.
[Event Period]
Thursday, July 14th/Friday, July 15th, 2022
[Venues]
① GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA (GFY)
*Thursday, July 14th: Press Day, Friday: July 15th: Invitation Day
② DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue
③ Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka Life-Sized ν Gundam Statue
④ THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD (Virtual GUNPLA Entertainment Space)
*The schedule and contents of this project are subject to change or may be canceled without notice.
*Please note that visitors may not be able to participate in the events due to congestion.
■About the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Venue
・ Thursday, July 14, 2022: Press Day *Press only
・ Friday, July 15, 2022: Invitation Day
<How to participate in the Invitation Day>
A lottery will be held for general visitors to apply for the Invitation Day on Friday, July 15th at GFY. Details about participation and application methods will be announced in the Gundam Navi App and Gundam Fan Club.
https://bandai-hobby.net/site/gundam-basevw/index.html
Thursday, July 14th/Friday, July 15th, 2022
[Venues]
① GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA (GFY)
*Thursday, July 14th: Press Day, Friday: July 15th: Invitation Day
② DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue
③ Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka Life-Sized ν Gundam Statue
④ THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD (Virtual GUNPLA Entertainment Space)
*The schedule and contents of this project are subject to change or may be canceled without notice.
*Please note that visitors may not be able to participate in the events due to congestion.
■About the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Venue
・ Thursday, July 14, 2022: Press Day *Press only
・ Friday, July 15, 2022: Invitation Day
<How to participate in the Invitation Day>
A lottery will be held for general visitors to apply for the Invitation Day on Friday, July 15th at GFY. Details about participation and application methods will be announced in the Gundam Navi App and Gundam Fan Club.
https://bandai-hobby.net/site/gundam-basevw/index.html
2. BASE SERIES
These are special events for all Gundam series fans. They will mainly feature Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY and will be held in five areas.
Each venue will hold screenings of the PROLOGUE, featuring events prior to the main Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY anime series, on big screens, and stamp rally cards will be given out at the venues which include online premier tickets that allow for even more people to enjoy it.
Each venue will be full of content such as a stamp rally where visitors can get a prize, as well as exhibitions specific to each venue.
*The contents of the events will vary depending on the venue.
*No products will be sold at SHIBUYA MINI BASE and OSAKA BASE.
*GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE limited edition products for the YOKOHAMA BASE event will be sold at THE GUNDAM BASE YOKOHAMA Satellite within GFY. A separate admission fee is required to enter GFY.
*The schedule and contents of this project are subject to change and the events may be canceled without notice. The status of each event will be updated on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website.
Each venue will hold screenings of the PROLOGUE, featuring events prior to the main Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY anime series, on big screens, and stamp rally cards will be given out at the venues which include online premier tickets that allow for even more people to enjoy it.
Each venue will be full of content such as a stamp rally where visitors can get a prize, as well as exhibitions specific to each venue.
*The contents of the events will vary depending on the venue.
*No products will be sold at SHIBUYA MINI BASE and OSAKA BASE.
*GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE limited edition products for the YOKOHAMA BASE event will be sold at THE GUNDAM BASE YOKOHAMA Satellite within GFY. A separate admission fee is required to enter GFY.
*The schedule and contents of this project are subject to change and the events may be canceled without notice. The status of each event will be updated on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website.
■-BASE SERIES- 5 Areas
＜YOKOHAMA BASE＞
Duration: Saturday, July 16th to Sunday, July 31st, 2022
Venues: Yokohama Landmark Tower (Landmark Plaza) / Yokohama Landmark Tower (Sky Garden) / MARK IS Minatomirai / Minatomirai Line (Minato Mirai Station, Motomachi-Chukagai Station) / GFY
Participation fee: Free*
*A separate admission fee is required to enter GFY and the Sky Garden observation floor on the 69th floor of the Yokohama Landmark Tower.
＜SHIBUYA MINI BASE＞
Duration: Friday, August 5th to Sunday, August 21st, 2022
Venue: Shibuya PARCO, Tokyo
＜NAGOYA BASE THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR＞
Duration: Saturday, August 6th to Sunday, August 21st, 2022
Venue: Aichi / Nagoya PARCO
＜OSAKA BASE＞
Duration: Friday, August 19th to Sunday, September 4th , 2022
Venue: Grand Front Osaka, Osaka
＜TOKYO BASE＞
Duration: Thursday, September 29th to Sunday, October 2nd, 2022
Venue: Sankaku Hiroba, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Here is what the content of the first BASE SERIES event taking place in Yokohama will be like. Details of the other four areas will be announced on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website at a later date.
＜YOKOHAMA BASE＞
Duration: Saturday, July 16th to Sunday, July 31st, 2022
Venues: Yokohama Landmark Tower (Landmark Plaza) / Yokohama Landmark Tower (Sky Garden) / MARK IS Minatomirai / Minatomirai Line (Minato Mirai Station, Motomachi-Chukagai Station) / GFY
Participation fee: Free*
*A separate admission fee is required to enter GFY and the Sky Garden observation floor on the 69th floor of the Yokohama Landmark Tower.
＜SHIBUYA MINI BASE＞
Duration: Friday, August 5th to Sunday, August 21st, 2022
Venue: Shibuya PARCO, Tokyo
＜NAGOYA BASE THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR＞
Duration: Saturday, August 6th to Sunday, August 21st, 2022
Venue: Aichi / Nagoya PARCO
＜OSAKA BASE＞
Duration: Friday, August 19th to Sunday, September 4th , 2022
Venue: Grand Front Osaka, Osaka
＜TOKYO BASE＞
Duration: Thursday, September 29th to Sunday, October 2nd, 2022
Venue: Sankaku Hiroba, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Here is what the content of the first BASE SERIES event taking place in Yokohama will be like. Details of the other four areas will be announced on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website at a later date.
■ <YOKOHAMA BASE> Event Content
― [Yokohama Landmark Tower] ー
●An approximately seven-meter-tall balloon display recreating the Gundam Aerial
A balloon display (approximately seven meters tall) of Gundam Aerial, the unit that the protagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY pilots will be exhibited for the first time.
Display duration: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (The display will be held every hour on the hour and every hour on the half hour)
Venue: Landmark Plaza 1st floor Sakata Seed Garden Square
●Large two-meter-tall Gundam statues unite! A special exhibition of items related to Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY will also be on display!
Two-meter-tall statues featuring various Gundams, including the Gundam Aerial, will be displayed at the Festival Square. Enjoy taking pictures with the Gundams. New Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY items including GUNPLA and Gundam figures will also be exhibited at the venue.
Venue: Landmark Plaza 1st floor Festival Square
● Gundam R (Recycling) Operation 2022 @ Landmark Plaza
A special booklet and an ECOPLA 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Workshop Kit Ver. plastic model kit made of recycled materials will be distributed for free to provide an opportunity to learn about recycling. The runners (the frames for the plastic model kit parts) can be inserted into a collection box for a hands-on recycling experience. There will also be an exhibition featuring GUNPLA recycling efforts.
Duration: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: Landmark Plaza 3rd floor corridor
Distribution method: Free distribution on a first-come, first-served basis
*Each visitor may receive up to one plastic model kit. Visitors who are under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a guardian.
*The free distribution of the plastic model kits will be on a first-come, first-served basis. They will be available while supplies last.
●Exhibitions featuring every Gundam statue and an introduction to Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY
An exhibition of a large GUNPLA statue based on the moving Gundam (RX-78F00 Gundam) in GFY, exhibitions of items related to the statue, and displays featuring the latest Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY series will take place in the Sky Garden on the 69th floor.
Event duration: Compliant to the business hours of the Sky Garden
Normal business hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last admission: 8:30 PM)
Extended business hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (last admission: 9:30 PM) *Extended business hours will apply to Saturdays (This will also apply to Sundays if the upcoming Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday)
Venue: Yokohama Landmark Tower 69th floor Sky Garden observation floor
Admission fee (tax included): Adults (18-64 years old) ... 1,000 JPY / 65 years old and over, high school students ... 800 JPY / elementary and junior high school students ... 500 JPY / infants (4 years old and over) ... 200 JPY
― [Yokohama Landmark Tower] ー
●An approximately seven-meter-tall balloon display recreating the Gundam Aerial
A balloon display (approximately seven meters tall) of Gundam Aerial, the unit that the protagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY pilots will be exhibited for the first time.
Display duration: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (The display will be held every hour on the hour and every hour on the half hour)
Venue: Landmark Plaza 1st floor Sakata Seed Garden Square
●Large two-meter-tall Gundam statues unite! A special exhibition of items related to Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY will also be on display!
Two-meter-tall statues featuring various Gundams, including the Gundam Aerial, will be displayed at the Festival Square. Enjoy taking pictures with the Gundams. New Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY items including GUNPLA and Gundam figures will also be exhibited at the venue.
Venue: Landmark Plaza 1st floor Festival Square
● Gundam R (Recycling) Operation 2022 @ Landmark Plaza
A special booklet and an ECOPLA 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Workshop Kit Ver. plastic model kit made of recycled materials will be distributed for free to provide an opportunity to learn about recycling. The runners (the frames for the plastic model kit parts) can be inserted into a collection box for a hands-on recycling experience. There will also be an exhibition featuring GUNPLA recycling efforts.
Duration: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: Landmark Plaza 3rd floor corridor
Distribution method: Free distribution on a first-come, first-served basis
*Each visitor may receive up to one plastic model kit. Visitors who are under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a guardian.
*The free distribution of the plastic model kits will be on a first-come, first-served basis. They will be available while supplies last.
●Exhibitions featuring every Gundam statue and an introduction to Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY
An exhibition of a large GUNPLA statue based on the moving Gundam (RX-78F00 Gundam) in GFY, exhibitions of items related to the statue, and displays featuring the latest Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY series will take place in the Sky Garden on the 69th floor.
Event duration: Compliant to the business hours of the Sky Garden
Normal business hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last admission: 8:30 PM)
Extended business hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (last admission: 9:30 PM) *Extended business hours will apply to Saturdays (This will also apply to Sundays if the upcoming Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday)
Venue: Yokohama Landmark Tower 69th floor Sky Garden observation floor
Admission fee (tax included): Adults (18-64 years old) ... 1,000 JPY / 65 years old and over, high school students ... 800 JPY / elementary and junior high school students ... 500 JPY / infants (4 years old and over) ... 200 JPY
― [MARK IS Minatomirai & Minatomirai Line] ―
●A 1/1 scale Gundam head and a 2-meter-tall Gundam statue will be on display!
A 1/1 scale GUNPLA Gundam Head will be displayed at the Minatomirai Station Mirai Tube, and a two meter tall Gundam statue will be exhibited at the adjacent MARK IS Minato Mirai B4F Ekimae Plaza.
Venue: Minatomirai Station Mirai Tube (B3 floor outside the ticket gate concourse) / MARK IS Minatomirai B4F Ekimae Plaza
●Gundam R (Recycling) Operation @MARK IS Minatomirai
Dates: Saturday, July 16th / Sunday, July 17th / Monday, July 18th / Saturday, July 23rd / Sunday, July 24th / Saturday, July 30th / Sunday, July 31st, 2022
*Only held on weekends and holidays
Event Duration: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: MARK IS Minatomirai 2nd Floor Burari Gallery
Distribution method: Free distribution on a first-come, first-served basis
*Each visitor may receive up to one plastic model kit. Visitors who are under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a guardian.
*The free distribution of the plastic model kits will be on a first-come, first-served basis. They will be available while supplies last.
●A 1/1 scale Gundam head and a 2-meter-tall Gundam statue will be on display!
A 1/1 scale GUNPLA Gundam Head will be displayed at the Minatomirai Station Mirai Tube, and a two meter tall Gundam statue will be exhibited at the adjacent MARK IS Minato Mirai B4F Ekimae Plaza.
Venue: Minatomirai Station Mirai Tube (B3 floor outside the ticket gate concourse) / MARK IS Minatomirai B4F Ekimae Plaza
●Gundam R (Recycling) Operation @MARK IS Minatomirai
Dates: Saturday, July 16th / Sunday, July 17th / Monday, July 18th / Saturday, July 23rd / Sunday, July 24th / Saturday, July 30th / Sunday, July 31st, 2022
*Only held on weekends and holidays
Event Duration: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: MARK IS Minatomirai 2nd Floor Burari Gallery
Distribution method: Free distribution on a first-come, first-served basis
*Each visitor may receive up to one plastic model kit. Visitors who are under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a guardian.
*The free distribution of the plastic model kits will be on a first-come, first-served basis. They will be available while supplies last.
―［GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA］―
●Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE screening
Date: Saturday, July 16th to Sunday, July 31st, 2022
Screening schedule: The screening schedule will be revealed at a later date on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website.
Venue: Conference Room in GFY
Participation method: First-come-first-served basis at the venue
*This event is free of charge, but a separate admission fee is required to enter GFY.
Please check the official website for information regarding GFY admission fees.
*The number of participants is limited. We may refuse to distribute numbered tickets or entry depending on the situation.
●Limited-edition items will be sold at THE GUNDAM BASE YOKOHAMA Satellite
Various items will be on sale at THE GUNDAM BASE YOKOHAMA Satellite within GFY to celebrate GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE while the YOKOHAMA BASE event is being held.
*Please check the ”GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE Limited Edition Product / Event Limited Product List” for the partial lineup.
*Please note that admission restrictions may be placed during peak hours. Please note that you may not be able to enter the facility depending on the number of visitors at the time.
●Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE screening
Date: Saturday, July 16th to Sunday, July 31st, 2022
Screening schedule: The screening schedule will be revealed at a later date on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website.
Venue: Conference Room in GFY
Participation method: First-come-first-served basis at the venue
*This event is free of charge, but a separate admission fee is required to enter GFY.
Please check the official website for information regarding GFY admission fees.
*The number of participants is limited. We may refuse to distribute numbered tickets or entry depending on the situation.
●Limited-edition items will be sold at THE GUNDAM BASE YOKOHAMA Satellite
Various items will be on sale at THE GUNDAM BASE YOKOHAMA Satellite within GFY to celebrate GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE while the YOKOHAMA BASE event is being held.
*Please check the ”GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE Limited Edition Product / Event Limited Product List” for the partial lineup.
*Please note that admission restrictions may be placed during peak hours. Please note that you may not be able to enter the facility depending on the number of visitors at the time.
■Receive Limited Edition Items by Participating in the YOKOHAMA BASE Stamp Rally
■A stamp rally will be held at the five venues of the YOKOHAMA BASE event.
A limited edition item can be received at the GFY counter as a prize for completing the stamp rally. Enjoy the world of Gundam at each venue while visiting the Yokohama Bay area by going through the stamp rally.
The stamp rally card also includes an online premier ticket that allows you to watch the Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE, a prequel featuring events prior to the main anime series, for a limited time while the YOKOHAMA BASE event is being held. For more details on how to watch it, check the stamp rally cards.
[Event period]
Saturday, July 16th to Sunday, July 31st, 2022
*The event holding times are compliant to the business hours of each venue.
*No GFY admission fee is required to redeem stamp rally prizes.
[Stamp locations]
① Minatomirai Line Minatomirai Station Mirai Tube (B3 floor outside ticket gate concourse)
② Yokohama Landmark Tower Landmark Plaza 1st floor Sakata Seed Garden Square
③ Yokohama Landmark Tower Landmark Plaza 1st floor Festival Square
④ Yokohama Landmark Tower 3rd floor "69th floor observation floor" Sky Garden entrance
⑤ Minatomirai Line Motomachi-Chukagai Station Near the ticket gate for Chinatown (outside the ticket gate)
Goal: GFY ticket counter
*A prize can be redeemed during the business hours of GFY. GFY will be open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last admission at 7:00 PM) while the stamp rally is being held. It has no regular holidays.
[Prizes]
If you get all 5 stamps, you can receive a 100 mm tall GUNPLA Trial Kit RX-78-2 Gundam GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE and marking stickers that can be used for the kit.
*The GUNPLA Trial Kit RX-78-2 Gundam is not an item unique to GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE.
[Stamp Rally Precautions]
・Please participate during the business hours of the facilities where the stamps are placed.
・The stamp rally cards are distributed at each facility where the stamps are placed and the goal.
・Each participant may receive one stamp rally card.
・Although we are preparing a sufficient number of stamp rally cards, they are available while supplies last.
・Each participant can receive one prize during this event.
・Prizes are available while supplies last.
・The target age for the prize is 6 and up. Those under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a guardian.
・The schedule and contents of this project may be changed or canceled without notice.
■A stamp rally will be held at the five venues of the YOKOHAMA BASE event.
A limited edition item can be received at the GFY counter as a prize for completing the stamp rally. Enjoy the world of Gundam at each venue while visiting the Yokohama Bay area by going through the stamp rally.
The stamp rally card also includes an online premier ticket that allows you to watch the Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE, a prequel featuring events prior to the main anime series, for a limited time while the YOKOHAMA BASE event is being held. For more details on how to watch it, check the stamp rally cards.
[Event period]
Saturday, July 16th to Sunday, July 31st, 2022
*The event holding times are compliant to the business hours of each venue.
*No GFY admission fee is required to redeem stamp rally prizes.
[Stamp locations]
① Minatomirai Line Minatomirai Station Mirai Tube (B3 floor outside ticket gate concourse)
② Yokohama Landmark Tower Landmark Plaza 1st floor Sakata Seed Garden Square
③ Yokohama Landmark Tower Landmark Plaza 1st floor Festival Square
④ Yokohama Landmark Tower 3rd floor "69th floor observation floor" Sky Garden entrance
⑤ Minatomirai Line Motomachi-Chukagai Station Near the ticket gate for Chinatown (outside the ticket gate)
Goal: GFY ticket counter
*A prize can be redeemed during the business hours of GFY. GFY will be open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last admission at 7:00 PM) while the stamp rally is being held. It has no regular holidays.
[Prizes]
If you get all 5 stamps, you can receive a 100 mm tall GUNPLA Trial Kit RX-78-2 Gundam GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE and marking stickers that can be used for the kit.
*The GUNPLA Trial Kit RX-78-2 Gundam is not an item unique to GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE.
[Stamp Rally Precautions]
・Please participate during the business hours of the facilities where the stamps are placed.
・The stamp rally cards are distributed at each facility where the stamps are placed and the goal.
・Each participant may receive one stamp rally card.
・Although we are preparing a sufficient number of stamp rally cards, they are available while supplies last.
・Each participant can receive one prize during this event.
・Prizes are available while supplies last.
・The target age for the prize is 6 and up. Those under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a guardian.
・The schedule and contents of this project may be changed or canceled without notice.
3. THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR
Pop-up events that condense the excitement of THE GUNDAM BASE, official general GUNPLA facilities, will be held at 9 venues all over Japan.
Each venue will offer a selection of merchandise and share new information about Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY. Popular THE GUNDAM BASE items and limited edition GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE items will also be on sale.
Leaflets with online premier tickets to watch the Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE featuring events prior to the main animated series will be given out at each venue from Monday, July 18th. Check the leaflet for details on how to watch the premier.
*The contents of the events may vary depending on the venue.
*Event dates and times may be changed, canceled or postponed.
Each venue will offer a selection of merchandise and share new information about Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY. Popular THE GUNDAM BASE items and limited edition GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE items will also be on sale.
Leaflets with online premier tickets to watch the Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE featuring events prior to the main animated series will be given out at each venue from Monday, July 18th. Check the leaflet for details on how to watch the premier.
*The contents of the events may vary depending on the venue.
*Event dates and times may be changed, canceled or postponed.
■[Venues]
＜at 池袋＞
<At Ikebukuro>
Date and time: Friday, June 24th to Sunday, July 10th, 2022
Venue: Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building 7F ・PARCO FACTORY
Business hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last admission: 8:30 PM)
*The facility closes at 6:00 PM on the final day of the event (last admission 5:30 PM)
Admission lottery: Lotteries will be held in advance for admissions on Friday, June 24th / Saturday, June 25th / Sunday, June 26th, 2022
・Only visitors with numbered tickets can enter from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, June 24th / Saturday, June 25th / Sunday, June 26th, 2022
・Admission restrictions will be lifted and free admission will be available from 2:00 PM.
・Please note that you may not be able to enter the facility depending on the number of visitors at the time.
Application period: From 2:30 PM Friday, June 17th, 2022 to 11:59 PM Sunday, June 19th, 2022
Applications:
・ Click here to apply for Friday, June 24th
・ Click here to apply for Saturday, June 25th
・ Click here to apply for Sunday, June 26th
For more details, please check THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR Ikebukuro official website and the Live Pocket Application Page (application URL for each day).
*Please note that admission restrictions via numbered tickets may be placed for dates and times outsides of those listed above.
<at Fukuoka>
Date and time: Friday, July 1st to Sunday, July 17th, 2022
Venue: Fukuoka PARCO Main Building 3F ・ PARCO FACTORY
Business hours: 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM (last admission 8:00 PM)
*The facility closes at 6:00 PM on the final day of the event (last admission 5:30 PM)
*Please note that admission restrictions via numbered tickets may be placed during peak hours.
*Please note that you may not be able to enter the facility depending on the number of visitors at the time.
<At Hiroshima>
Date and time: Friday, July 15th to Sunday, July 31st , 2022
Venue: Hiroshima PARCO Main Building 6F ・ PARCO FACTORY
*A Gundam Aerial statue with a total height of approx. 2 meters will be exhibited, and leaflets containing online premier tickets for the PROLOGUE will be distributed from Monday, July 18th.
<At Osaka>
Date and time: Friday, July 22nd to Sunday, August 7th, 2022
Venue: Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F ・ SPACE14
*Leaflets containing online premier tickets for the PROLOGUE will be distributed.
<At Nagoya>
Date and time: Saturday, August 6th to Sunday, August 21st, 2022
Venue: Nagoya PARCO
*This event will be held alongside GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -NAGOYA BASE-
*Leaflets containing online premier tickets for the PROLOGUE will be distributed.
<At Sendai>
Date and time: Friday, August 12th to Sunday, August 28th (Sun), 2022
Venue: Sendai PARCO Main Building 6F ・ SPACE6
*A Gundam Aerial statue with a total height of approx. 2 meters will be exhibited, and leaflets containing online premier tickets for the PROLOGUE will be distributed.
<At Sapporo>
Date and time: Friday, September 30th to Sunday, October 16th, 2022
Venue: Sapporo PARCO 7F ・ SPACE7
*A Gundam Aerial statue with a total height of approx. 2 meters will be exhibited, and leaflets containing online premier tickets for the PROLOGUE will be distributed.
This event will also be held at Matsumoto PARCO and Shizuoka PARCO. The details of the Matsumoto and Shizuoka events and the details of each venue will be revealed on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website as soon as they have been decided.
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<At Ikebukuro>
Date and time: Friday, June 24th to Sunday, July 10th, 2022
Venue: Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building 7F ・PARCO FACTORY
Business hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last admission: 8:30 PM)
*The facility closes at 6:00 PM on the final day of the event (last admission 5:30 PM)
Admission lottery: Lotteries will be held in advance for admissions on Friday, June 24th / Saturday, June 25th / Sunday, June 26th, 2022
・Only visitors with numbered tickets can enter from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, June 24th / Saturday, June 25th / Sunday, June 26th, 2022
・Admission restrictions will be lifted and free admission will be available from 2:00 PM.
・Please note that you may not be able to enter the facility depending on the number of visitors at the time.
Application period: From 2:30 PM Friday, June 17th, 2022 to 11:59 PM Sunday, June 19th, 2022
Applications:
・ Click here to apply for Friday, June 24th
・ Click here to apply for Saturday, June 25th
・ Click here to apply for Sunday, June 26th
For more details, please check THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR Ikebukuro official website and the Live Pocket Application Page (application URL for each day).
*Please note that admission restrictions via numbered tickets may be placed for dates and times outsides of those listed above.
<at Fukuoka>
Date and time: Friday, July 1st to Sunday, July 17th, 2022
Venue: Fukuoka PARCO Main Building 3F ・ PARCO FACTORY
Business hours: 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM (last admission 8:00 PM)
*The facility closes at 6:00 PM on the final day of the event (last admission 5:30 PM)
*Please note that admission restrictions via numbered tickets may be placed during peak hours.
*Please note that you may not be able to enter the facility depending on the number of visitors at the time.
<At Hiroshima>
Date and time: Friday, July 15th to Sunday, July 31st , 2022
Venue: Hiroshima PARCO Main Building 6F ・ PARCO FACTORY
*A Gundam Aerial statue with a total height of approx. 2 meters will be exhibited, and leaflets containing online premier tickets for the PROLOGUE will be distributed from Monday, July 18th.
<At Osaka>
Date and time: Friday, July 22nd to Sunday, August 7th, 2022
Venue: Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F ・ SPACE14
*Leaflets containing online premier tickets for the PROLOGUE will be distributed.
<At Nagoya>
Date and time: Saturday, August 6th to Sunday, August 21st, 2022
Venue: Nagoya PARCO
*This event will be held alongside GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -NAGOYA BASE-
*Leaflets containing online premier tickets for the PROLOGUE will be distributed.
<At Sendai>
Date and time: Friday, August 12th to Sunday, August 28th (Sun), 2022
Venue: Sendai PARCO Main Building 6F ・ SPACE6
*A Gundam Aerial statue with a total height of approx. 2 meters will be exhibited, and leaflets containing online premier tickets for the PROLOGUE will be distributed.
<At Sapporo>
Date and time: Friday, September 30th to Sunday, October 16th, 2022
Venue: Sapporo PARCO 7F ・ SPACE7
*A Gundam Aerial statue with a total height of approx. 2 meters will be exhibited, and leaflets containing online premier tickets for the PROLOGUE will be distributed.
This event will also be held at Matsumoto PARCO and Shizuoka PARCO. The details of the Matsumoto and Shizuoka events and the details of each venue will be revealed on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website as soon as they have been decided.
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE Limited Edition Product / Event Limited Product List
Limited edition products will be sold at all GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR- venues and certain BASE SERIES venues.
■Starting with eggshells to strive toward a sustainable society and a new future! The first GUNPLA created using eggshell plastic is now available!
BANDAI SPIRITS is working on adopting new materials to replace petroleum-derived plastics for certain plastic model kit products. Eggshell plastic, which is the material of this product, is a new material that partially uses egg shells disposed of as industrial waste. By combining polystyrene resin and biological (biomass) materials, the ratio of petroleum-derived plastics in products is reduced. BANDAI SPIRITS will continue to take on challenges to reduce the burden on the environment.
―［GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE Limited Edition Items］―
・ ENTRY GRADE 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam [Classic Color]
Price: 1,100 JPY (tax included)
*The “Classic Color” is a warm color scheme that uses the raw hues created through recycling.
■Starting with eggshells to strive toward a sustainable society and a new future! The first GUNPLA created using eggshell plastic is now available!
BANDAI SPIRITS is working on adopting new materials to replace petroleum-derived plastics for certain plastic model kit products. Eggshell plastic, which is the material of this product, is a new material that partially uses egg shells disposed of as industrial waste. By combining polystyrene resin and biological (biomass) materials, the ratio of petroleum-derived plastics in products is reduced. BANDAI SPIRITS will continue to take on challenges to reduce the burden on the environment.
―［GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE Limited Edition Items］―
・ ENTRY GRADE 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam [Classic Color]
Price: 1,100 JPY (tax included)
*The “Classic Color” is a warm color scheme that uses the raw hues created through recycling.
―［Event Limited Edition Items］―
・ HG 1/144 Gundam Hajiroboshi [Clear Color]
Price: 1,650 JPY (tax included)
・ HG 1/144 Gundam Hajiroboshi [Clear Color]
Price: 1,650 JPY (tax included)
・ MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 3.0 [Recirculation Color/Neon Green]
Price: 5,280 JPY (tax included)
Price: 5,280 JPY (tax included)
・ MG 1/100 Aile Strike Gundam Ver.RM [Recirculation Color/Neon Pink]
Price: 4,950 JPY (tax included)
Price: 4,950 JPY (tax included)
・ MG 1/100 Gundam Exia [Recirculation Color/Neon Purple]
Price: 4,510 JPY (tax included)
Price: 4,510 JPY (tax included)
*Recirculation Color kits have stylish color schemes that incorporate vivid neon and black colors made of recycling eco-plastic
*Please check the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website for product details.
*One of each item/up to ten products can be purchased per transaction.
*All products will be sold in limited quantities. They will be available while supplies last.
*Event limited items other than the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE limited items may not be sold at certain venues.
*The GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE limited items will be sold online once they are sold out.
*Product sales may be changed or canceled without notice
*One of each item/up to ten products can be purchased per transaction.
*All products will be sold in limited quantities. They will be available while supplies last.
*Event limited items other than the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE limited items may not be sold at certain venues.
*The GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE limited items will be sold online once they are sold out.
*Product sales may be changed or canceled without notice
*The dates and contents of all GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE project events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
*Admission to the venue and each corner may be restricted depending on the number of visitors. In addition, various restrictions may be set as necessary to prevent accidents and congestion.
*Please safely enjoy the projects at each venue/area. We will strictly prohibit disruptive behavior that may cause any trouble for locals.
*All images are for illustrative purposes.
*Admission to the venue and each corner may be restricted depending on the number of visitors. In addition, various restrictions may be set as necessary to prevent accidents and congestion.
*Please safely enjoy the projects at each venue/area. We will strictly prohibit disruptive behavior that may cause any trouble for locals.
*All images are for illustrative purposes.
* This article was originally published in Japan. Availability & timing may vary by region.
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