August 15, 2022
See a Collection of Statues from Generations of Gundam Series! GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE OSAKA BASE is Opening on 8/19!
A 7-meter-tall Gundam Aerial balloon and a 1/1 Gundam Head will also be there!
The OSAKA BASE portion of GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -BASE SERIES-, a special event which focuses on exhibits for Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY and can be enjoyed by all Gundam fans, will open Friday, August 19th, at Grand Front Osaka. Entry is free.
This event will have a 7-meter-tall balloon that replicates the Gundam Aerial, the main MS of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, as well as a 1/1 Gundam Head and 2-meter-tall statues from generations of Gundam series on display. In addition, the “Prologue” to the Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY anime will be shown on large screens, there will be a stamp rally where you can receive prizes, and the Gundam R (Recycle) Project 2022 will be held. Please check it out before the event ends on Sunday, September 4th.
This event will have a 7-meter-tall balloon that replicates the Gundam Aerial, the main MS of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, as well as a 1/1 Gundam Head and 2-meter-tall statues from generations of Gundam series on display. In addition, the “Prologue” to the Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY anime will be shown on large screens, there will be a stamp rally where you can receive prizes, and the Gundam R (Recycle) Project 2022 will be held. Please check it out before the event ends on Sunday, September 4th.
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE OSAKA BASE Event Details
Event Period: Friday, August 19, 2022 to Sunday, September 4, 2022
Location: Grand Front Osaka in Osaka
(Umekita Plaza: 4-1 Ofukacho, Kita Ward, Osaka)
(South Building: 4-20 Ofukacho, Kita Ward, Osaka)
(North Building: 3-1 Ofukacho, Kita Ward, Osaka)
・Knowledge Plaza on the 1st Floor of the North Building
・Event Spaces on 2F~4F of the North Building
･Umekita Plaza
･Umekita Ship Hall
Participation Fee: Free
Content:
① Display of a 7-Meter-Tall Gundam Aerial Balloon
② 1/1 Gundam Head and Collection of 2-Meter-Tall Gundam Statues!
③ Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY “Prologue” Viewings
④ Gundam R Project 2022 at Grand Front Osaka
⑤ Stamp Rally
→GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE OSAKA BASE Event Page
*The dates and content of this project are subject to change or be canceled without warning.
*Products will not be sold at OSAKA BASE.
Location: Grand Front Osaka in Osaka
(Umekita Plaza: 4-1 Ofukacho, Kita Ward, Osaka)
(South Building: 4-20 Ofukacho, Kita Ward, Osaka)
(North Building: 3-1 Ofukacho, Kita Ward, Osaka)
・Knowledge Plaza on the 1st Floor of the North Building
・Event Spaces on 2F~4F of the North Building
･Umekita Plaza
･Umekita Ship Hall
Participation Fee: Free
Content:
① Display of a 7-Meter-Tall Gundam Aerial Balloon
② 1/1 Gundam Head and Collection of 2-Meter-Tall Gundam Statues!
③ Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY “Prologue” Viewings
④ Gundam R Project 2022 at Grand Front Osaka
⑤ Stamp Rally
→GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE OSAKA BASE Event Page
*The dates and content of this project are subject to change or be canceled without warning.
*Products will not be sold at OSAKA BASE.
<Event Details>
① Display of a 7-Meter-Tall Gundam Aerial Balloon and Other Related Items
A 7-meter-tall balloon replica of the Gundam Aerial, the main MS of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, is on display. Experience the special performance it holds four times an hour with images and lights up close.
In addition, a 2-meter-tall statue of the Gundam Aerial appeared in the Knowledge Plaza and many new items related to THE WITCH FROM MERCURY are on display, such as GUNPLA and Gundam figures.
Location: Knowledge Plaza on the first floor of the North Building
Performance Times: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM [Held every :00, :15, :30, and :45]
① Display of a 7-Meter-Tall Gundam Aerial Balloon and Other Related Items
A 7-meter-tall balloon replica of the Gundam Aerial, the main MS of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, is on display. Experience the special performance it holds four times an hour with images and lights up close.
In addition, a 2-meter-tall statue of the Gundam Aerial appeared in the Knowledge Plaza and many new items related to THE WITCH FROM MERCURY are on display, such as GUNPLA and Gundam figures.
Location: Knowledge Plaza on the first floor of the North Building
Performance Times: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM [Held every :00, :15, :30, and :45]
② 1/1 Gundam Head and a Collection of 2-Meter-Tall Statues from Generations of Gundam Series
A GUNPLA 1/1 Gundam Head and a collection of 2-meter-tall statues from generations of Gundam series can be found at Umekita Plaza. Enjoy taking pictures with these impressive Gundams.
Location: Umekita Plaza
A GUNPLA 1/1 Gundam Head and a collection of 2-meter-tall statues from generations of Gundam series can be found at Umekita Plaza. Enjoy taking pictures with these impressive Gundams.
Location: Umekita Plaza
③ Viewings of the “Prologue” for Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY
Viewings will be held for the “Prologue” of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY and online viewing participation tickets will be included with the stamp rally papers.
Location: Umekita Ship Hall
Viewing Times: 11:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:45 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:15 PM [Total of 12 times]
Viewings will be held for the “Prologue” of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY and online viewing participation tickets will be included with the stamp rally papers.
Location: Umekita Ship Hall
Viewing Times: 11:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:45 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:15 PM [Total of 12 times]
④ Gundam R Project 2022 at Grand Front Osaka
This project was created in the hopes that placing the runners (the frames the plastic model parts come in) in the collection box yourself, recycling will become something familiar. The Ecopla 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Workshop Kit Ver., a plastic model created from recycled products, and a special booklet will be distributed free of charge, providing an opportunity to learn about recycling. There are also exhibits about efforts to recycle GUNPLA.
Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: 2F Event Space in the North Building
Distribution Method: Free, first come first served
This project was created in the hopes that placing the runners (the frames the plastic model parts come in) in the collection box yourself, recycling will become something familiar. The Ecopla 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Workshop Kit Ver., a plastic model created from recycled products, and a special booklet will be distributed free of charge, providing an opportunity to learn about recycling. There are also exhibits about efforts to recycle GUNPLA.
Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: 2F Event Space in the North Building
Distribution Method: Free, first come first served
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⑤ GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -OSAKA BASE- Stamp Rally Where You Can Get Limited Edition Items
A stamp rally will be held at the three GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -OSAKA BASE- venues. Limited edition items will be prepared as prizes for the stamp rally at the event space on the 4th floor of the North Building.
In addition, online viewing participation tickets for THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE will be included in the stamp rally papers. Please see the stamp rally tickets for more information on how to participate in the online viewing.
A stamp rally will be held at the three GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -OSAKA BASE- venues. Limited edition items will be prepared as prizes for the stamp rally at the event space on the 4th floor of the North Building.
In addition, online viewing participation tickets for THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE will be included in the stamp rally papers. Please see the stamp rally tickets for more information on how to participate in the online viewing.
[Stamp Areas & Business Hours]
Stamp Locations:
1．Southern Entrance to the 1st Floor of the South Building (Next to the Umekita Plaza Subspace)
2．Knowledge Plaza on the 1st Floor of the North Building
3．Event Space on the 3rd Floor of the North Building
Stamp Locations:
1．Southern Entrance to the 1st Floor of the South Building (Next to the Umekita Plaza Subspace)
2．Knowledge Plaza on the 1st Floor of the North Building
3．Event Space on the 3rd Floor of the North Building
・Stamps can be exchanged at the event space on the 4th Floor of the North Building.
Business Hours: Same as the venue’s business hours.
Business Hours: Same as the venue’s business hours.
[Prizes]
After collecting all three stamps, you can receive a 100-mm-tall RX-78-2 Gundam GUNPLA trial kit along with GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE original marking stickers you can use on the kit.
*The RX-78-2 Gundam GUNPLA trial kit is not original to GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE.
After collecting all three stamps, you can receive a 100-mm-tall RX-78-2 Gundam GUNPLA trial kit along with GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE original marking stickers you can use on the kit.
*The RX-78-2 Gundam GUNPLA trial kit is not original to GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE.
[Stamp Rally Notes of Caution]
・Please participate in the stamp rally during each venue’s business hours.
・The stamp collection papers are distributed at each stamp pedestal and at the prize collection area.
・Please only take one stamp collection paper per person.
・We have prepared plenty of stamp collection papers, but there is a limit to the amount we can distribute.
・Please only exchange stamps for one prize per person during the event period.
・Once we run out of prizes, we will end stamp exchanges even if the event is still going on.
・The prize is for children aged six years and older. Children younger than six must be accompanied by an adult.
・This event’s dates and content are subject to change or be canceled without warning.
・Please participate in the stamp rally during each venue’s business hours.
・The stamp collection papers are distributed at each stamp pedestal and at the prize collection area.
・Please only take one stamp collection paper per person.
・We have prepared plenty of stamp collection papers, but there is a limit to the amount we can distribute.
・Please only exchange stamps for one prize per person during the event period.
・Once we run out of prizes, we will end stamp exchanges even if the event is still going on.
・The prize is for children aged six years and older. Children younger than six must be accompanied by an adult.
・This event’s dates and content are subject to change or be canceled without warning.
* This article was originally published in Japan. Availability & timing may vary by region.
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