The Largest Ever Gundam Event Begins in Taiwan! The “GUNDAM docks at Taiwan” Report

“Gundam docks at Taiwan”, the largest ever Gundam event in Taiwan, began at Uni-Ustyle Taipei on October 7^th (Sat).

During the event period, Uni-Ustyle will become the largest Gundam Base outside of Japan with the large 1/3 size statues of “Gundam” and “Char’s Zaku” appearing for the first time on the 2^nd floor of Dream Plaza. Gunpla from several successive Gundam series are being displayed on the 3^rd floor while a 2m-sized Gundam Build Fighters’ series statue photo corner has been installed on the 4^th floor.
Furthermore, Mr. Kunio Okawara’s illustrative Gundam works as well as key frame designs drawn for this event are also currently on display at Tsutaya Bookstore located on the 5^th floor.

On the event’s first day, October 7^th (Sat), an opening ceremony as well as a Mr. Okawara autograph session was held. Many fans came rushing for the events and it was a huge success. Without further ado, let’s quickly go into a photo report of the venue.

▲ A shot of the large statue in transportation. The sight of the statues rushing through the roads of Taiwan attracts a large amount of attention.

▲ A decorated railroad card with large wrap advertising of the event visuals also appeared on Taipei citizen’s mode of transportation, the MRT!

▲ Two types of limited edition Gunpla are being sold at the 300 7-Elevens scattered across Taiwan!

▲ The 1/12 scale (1.5m) statues have appeared ahead of the event! Both “Zaku II” and “GM” are lined up in rows!

▲ There is also a Gundam Build Fighters’ series statue photo corner!

▲ During the opening ceremonies, Mr. Kunio Okawara, Bandai Namco Holdings President Mr. Mitsuaki Taguchi, and Sunrise Board Director Mr. Shin Sasaki appeared on stage!

▲ The tape was cut as the large statues were unveiled! Cheers erupted from the many fans that crowded the venue!

▲ Despite it being before sales even began, there was a long line for entry!

▲ Many local media came to cover the event.

▲ Mr. Okawara’s autograph session was hosted for a limited amount of 50 people! Passionate fans gathered for an autograph!

▲ Mr. Okawara’s illustrative Gundam works are on display at Tsutaya Bookstore!

▲ There are, of course, Gunpla exhibitions and sales, as well as an array of event-limited product sales, apparel goods, figures, and games!

▲ Venue-limited Gunpla such as “HG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. T.M.D.C.” are also being sold!

▲ The statues are also lit up at night!

“GUNDAM docks at Taiwan” is currently being held until November 1^st (Wed). Those who live in Taiwan or are visiting on vacation during the event period should definitely go and visit the event.

(Gundam.info Editorial Department)

GUNDAM docks at Taiwan
[Period] October 8 (Sun) – November 1 (Wed), 2017 11:00am – 10:00pm
[Venue] Uni-Ustyle Taipei
[Admission Fee] Free