Large-Scale Gundam Event Docks for First Time in Japan! “GUNDAM docks at TOKYO JAPAN” Has Begun!

▲ Ms. Mikako Komatsu, Ms. Nana Suzuki, EXILE’s Mr. MAKIDAI, and Mr. Toru Furuya

“GUNDAM docks at TOKYO JAPAN”, a large-scaled Gundam event that has landed in Japan for the first time, opened at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba, Tokyo on November 20^th (Mon).

“GUNDAM docks” is a large-scale event from overseas that collaborates Gundam with large commercial facilities. It first began in Hong Kong and was then also brought to Singapore and even Taiwan. “GUNDAM docks at TOKYO JAPAN” will also be an event where you can enjoy all the worlds of Gundam at once with a building takeover, a 21 1/10 scale statue exhibit, stamp rally, and sales of original merchandise.

An opening ceremony was held on the event’s first day, November 20^th (Mon), and featured wonderful guests including EXILE’s Mr. MAKIDAI. The opening of the event was announced spectacularly.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the event.

■ An Opening Ceremony Featuring Wonderful Guests!

An opening ceremony was held in celebration of the hosting of this event on the large staircase in DiverCity Tokyo Plaza’s Festival Plaza, the main spot of GUNDAM docks at TOKYO JAPAN.

EXILE’s Mr. MAKIDAI, Ms. Nana Suzuki, Mr. Toru Furuya, voice of Amuro Ray from Mobile Suit Gundam, and Ms. Mikako Komatsu, voice of Sei Iori from Gundam Build Fighters, appeared as special guests for the ceremony. In addition to their thoughts and an introduction on the highlights of the event, they also shared their stories and passionate feelings about Gundam and significantly livened up the event.

▲ The event began with a live performance of “Fly! Gundam” with Japanese taiko drums, a representative Japanese instrument, as it is the first time the event is being held domestically.

▲ Speeches were also made by Bandai’s Chief Gundam Officer & Managing Director Yoshitaka Tao as well as Mitsui Fudosan Retail Management DiverCity Tokyo Plaza’s Operation Center Head Tsutomu Uenoyama.

▲ The guests finally appear! EXILE’s Mr. MAKIDAI, Ms. Nana Suzuki, Mr. Toru Furuya, and Ms. Mikako Komatsu.

▲ Mr. MAKIDAI and Ms. Suzuki were seeing the Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue for the first time and both excitedly said, “Its form is so cool!” and “I’m impressed!”

▲ There was also a moment when Mr. MAKIDAI had answered that the first Gunpla he built was Zaku, which Mr. Furuya replied with “It wasn’t Gundam!?” while approaching him.

▲ The Gunpla “Gyan” in Char’s image colors and a rhinestone-decorated figure of “Char’s Z’Gok” from Mr. MAKIDAI’s personal collection. He has more than 100 Gunpla and figures in his home.

▲ Mr. Furuya also visited “GUNDAM docks at TAIWAN”, which had been held last month. He commented, “For GUNDAM docks to be held here at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza… I couldn’t be happier!”, which also deeply moved Mr. MAKIDAI at the use of his famous line.

▲ The cutting of the tape was also held at the end of the ceremony and had announced the opening of the event.

■ DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Infected with Gundam! An Introduction of the Interior!

The interior of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza will be covered in Gundam during the event period until January 8, 2018 (Mon, holiday). Each and every floor is themed after varying Gundam series and will be wrapped in Gundam designs throughout the facility including its pillars, entrances, atrium glasses, and elevators.

Furthermore, 1/10 scale statues of Gundam, Unicorn Gundam, Gundam Exia, and Strike Gundam are now on display while giant Haro balloons that are approximately two meters in size have appeared in the atrium space from the 4^th to 6^th floors. Four types of “3D Trick Photos”, where 3D photos can be taken to look as if you’ve stepped into the anime, have also been installed in the 4^th floor entertainment space. The latest products are also on display on the 4^th floor, so let’s take a walk around inside while enjoying the worlds of Gundam.

For details, please read this article.

▲ Various mobile suits are on wrap advertisings throughout the facility while elevator doors have been covered with designs of characters and their representative lines.

▲ The 1/10 Gundam Statues and Haro balloons have a huge impact! Look at them from various angles!

▲ The installment of four types of “3D Trick Photos” in the 4^th floor entertainment space!

▲ There is also a display space for the latest Gundam products in the 4^th floor West Atrium corridors.

PG 1/60 GUNDAM EXIA (LIGHTING MODEL) On sale December 2nd / 34,560 yen (tax included)

MG 1/100 GUNDAM ASTRAY TURN RED Preorders to begin soon on Premium Bandai / 7,560 yen (tax included)

Mobile Suit Gundam Break Head Cushion RX-78-2 GUNDAM / MSN-02 ZEONG Scheduled to begin preorders on November 24^th (Fri) on Premium Bandai / 4,536 yen each (tax included, separate fee for shipping and handling)

▲ The Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn collaboration high top sneakers “Unicorn Gundam Model” and “Banshee Model” manufactured by MoonStar are set to release through STRICT-G on December 9^th (Sat)!
These sneakers are scheduled to open for preorders on December 4^th (Mon) on Premium Bandai. A campaign to receive a limited-edition novelty tote bag is also currently underway, so definitely be sure to visit the event and check them out.

▲ A stamp rally is also currently being held. You can get your hands on a deluxe mobile cleaner when you collect all four stamps. The cleaner is available in an Earth Federation Forces design until December 14^th (Thurs) and will then be switched to a Zeon Principality design afterwards.

▲ An original paper cup design introduced on the 2^nd floor food court! There is a limited amount available in a day, so do take note of this.

▲ “Gundam Prizes” has been added to the Christmas Campaign!

▲ Limited edition postcards and clearfiles are being sold at the Gundam Trailer Shop located at the foot of the Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue!

■ Various Events Being Held at THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO! Including “NEXT PHASE GUNPLA!”

“Mobile Suit Gundam 00 World”, an exhibition that celebrates the 10^th anniversary since Mobile Suit Gundam 00’s debut broadcast, is currently being held at THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO. It is a Gunpla center located on the 7^th floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.

Furthermore, the opening of the NEXT PHASE GUNPLA booth, where the latest Gunpla will be displayed first before anywhere else, has also begun. If you’ll be visiting GUNDAM docks at TOKYO JAPAN, definitely be sure to check out the booth as well.

▲ At “Mobile Suit Gundam 00 World”, naturally Gunpla as well as valuable anime model sheets and more are on display in one space!

▲ “NEXT PHASE GUNPLA” is a new exhibition corner that has been introduced at THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO. For details on the Gunpla on display, please check out the Bandai Hobby website.

RG 1/144 UNICORN GUNDAM 02 BANSHEE NORN On sale February 2018 / 4,320 yen (tax included)

HGBF 1/144 BUILD STRIKE GALAXY COSMOS On sale February 2018 / 1,944 yen (tax included)

▲ A new kit is set to be made for the new suit that appears in episode 5 of Gundam Build Fighters: Battlogue, which is scheduled for early streaming through Amazon Prime Video in the beginning of December.

HG 1/144 GUNDAM FSD Reference Exhibit

▲ “HG 1/144 Atlas Gundam (GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT Ver.) Theater Only Limited Clear Ver.” (2,600 yen including tax) from Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: BANDIT FLOWER. The movie is currently a huge screening hit at 15 theaters nationwide and will have a limited screening of two weeks until December 1^st (Fri).

RE/100 GUNCANNON DETECTOR On sale February 2018 / 4,320 yen (tax included)

“GUNDAM docks at TOKYO JAPAN” is currently being held until January 8, 2018 (Mon, holiday). Be sure to visit as it’s a free to enter event.

(Gundam.info Editorial Department)

GUNDAM docks at TOKYO JAPAN
[Schedule] November 20, 2017 (Mon) – January 8, 2018 (Mon, holiday)
[Venue] DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
[Admission Fee] Free