August 19, 2022
Photo Report of GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE OSAKA BASE at Grand Front Osaka!
A GUNPLA 1/1 Gundam Head has appeared!
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, opened 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.
Let’s get right into things and show you what the venue was like.
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.
Let’s get right into things and show you what the venue was like.
North Building 1F Knowledge Plaza
At Knowledge Plaza on the first floor of the North Building, a 7-meter-tall balloon replica of the Gundam Aerial, the main MS of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, is on display. It puts on a special performance with images and lights four times an hour.
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.
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.
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.
Viewings of the “Prologue” for Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY
Viewings were held for the “Prologue” of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY at the Umekita Ship Hall. See the “Prologue” for yourself on the big screen.
A Stamp Rally Where You Can Get Limited Edition Items
A stamp rally is being held at the three GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -OSAKA BASE- venues. Limited edition items have been prepared as prizes for the stamp rally at the event space on the 4th floor of the North Building, so make sure you get your own.
In addition, online viewing participation tickets for THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE are included in the stamp rally papers.
In addition, online viewing participation tickets for THE WITCH FROM MERCURY PROLOGUE are included in the stamp rally papers.
[Stamp Areas & Business Hours]
Stamp Locations:
Southern Entrance to the 1st Floor of the South Building (Next to the Umekita Plaza Subspace)
Knowledge Plaza on the 1st Floor of the North Building
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.
Stamp Locations:
Southern Entrance to the 1st Floor of the South Building (Next to the Umekita Plaza Subspace)
Knowledge Plaza on the 1st Floor of the North Building
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.
[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.
Gundam R Project 2022
Gundam R Project 2022 is being held at the event space on the 2nd floor of the North Building. 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, so come join the fun.
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.
* This article was originally published in Japan. Availability & timing may vary by region.
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