Japan's biggest game and hobby event, the World Hobby Fair 2012 Summer, was held June 30th and July 1st at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
The hall was packed with attendees, many of whom focused their attention on Bandai's 'Mobile Suit Gundam AGE' Gunpla displays, Gundam TryAge and Gage-ing trials, and demo stations for the PSP games 'Mobile Suit Gundam AGE Universe Accel' and 'Cosmic Drive'.
Let's take a look at what new Gundam merch was on display!
■ HG Gundam AGE-FX / August / ¥1,680
Just announced at the Tokyo Toy Show 2012, this time the Gundam AGE-FX is displayed with its funnels!
Just announced at the Tokyo Toy Show 2012, this time the Gundam AGE-FX is displayed with its funnels!
■ HG Clanche / September / ¥1,260
Our first look at the HG Clanche, the Federation's front-line grunt in Kio's arc! I can even transform to flight mode!
Our first look at the HG Clanche, the Federation's front-line grunt in Kio's arc! I can even transform to flight mode!
■ HG Gundam AGE-3 Orbital / August / ¥1,890
■ MG Gundam AGE-2 Normal / August / ¥4,410
■ (left) HG G-Exes Jackedge / 7/28 / ¥1,260
■ (right) HG Gundam AGE-2 Dark Hound / 7/14 / ¥1,575
■ (right) HG Gundam AGE-2 Dark Hound / 7/14 / ¥1,575
■ (left) AG Gundam AGE-FX / July / ¥840
■ (right) AG Gundam Legilis / July / ¥840
■ (right) AG Gundam Legilis / July / ¥840
■ Gage-ing Battle Series Gundam AGE-FX / Late July / ¥3,150
■ GAGE-ING BUILDER SERIES DESIGNER'S COLOR SET
Available from Premium Bandai beginning July 3rd / ¥8,300
Gundam AGE's mecha designer Kanetake Ebikawa creates a GB Fortress and Orbital duo in custom colors!
Entries for the Gundam AGE Gunpla site's Corocoro Prize were also on display! From unique kitbashes with everyday dollar store goods to painted masterpieces, kids were in awe at the possibilities of Gunpla!
Long lines stretched from the Gundam TryAge demo stations!
Plenty of participants showed up for the Gundam TryAge tournament!
The chance to play 'Mobile Suit Gundam AGE Universe Accel' and 'Cosmic Drive' before their release August 9thattracted crowds as well.
/ Event-only / ¥800
Attendees had the chance to pick up an exclusive Super Clear er. AGE-3 Normal! This kit unlocks a special suit in Gage-ing Battle Base kiosks!
Attendees had the chance to pick up an exclusive Super Clear er. AGE-3 Normal! This kit unlocks a special suit in Gage-ing Battle Base kiosks!
From new suits and Gunpla to games, the weekend was packed with Mobile Suit Gundam AGE reveals! Stay tuned to find out more!
World Hobby Fair 2012 Summer
[Dates] June 30th - July 1st, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
[Venue] Makuhari Messe halls 9-11
[Admission] Free
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