EVENTS GUNPLA ALL series

June 24, 2022

Photo Report for the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR - Ikebukuro PARCO Venue, Starting Today!

New items like the HG Gundam Aerial are on display!

GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR-, a pop-up event that is a condensed version of the charm of official comprehensive facility centered on GUNPLA known as THE GUNDAM BASE, opened at Ikebukuro PARCO on Friday, June 24th.

This event is being held at 9 venues across Japan as part of GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE, a comprehensive Gundam event held in various forms that is aiming for the future of the next Gundam.
Along with product sales, the latest information for Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY will be exhibited and popular THE GUNDAM BASE items and GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE limited edition items will be available for purchase.

Now, let’s get right into things and take a look at the Ikebukuro venue!

Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY

・HG 1/144 Gundam Aerial
Going on sale in Oct. 2022
Price: not yet determined

・HG 1/144 Gundam Lfrith
Going on sale in August 2022
Price: 1,760 JPY (tax incl.)

・HG 1/144 Beguir-Beu
Going on sale in August 2022
Price: 1,760 JPY (tax incl.)

・SD Gundam EX Standard Gundam Aerial
Going on sale in Oct. 2022
Price: not yet determined

・Robot Spirits <Side MS> Gundam Aerial ver. A.N.I.M.E.
Going on sale in Nov. 2022
Price: 7,700 JPY (tax incl.)

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY

・MGEX 1/100 Strike Freedom Gundam
Going on sale in Nov. 2022
Price: 15,400 JPY (tax incl.)

Some of the Event/Limited Edition Products

-[GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE Limited Edition]-
・ENTRY GRADE 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam [Classic Color]
Price: 1,100 JPY (tax incl.)

-[Event Limited Editions]-
・MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.3.0 [Recirculation Color/Neon Green]
Price: 5,280 JPY (tax incl.)

・MG 1/100 Aile Strike Gundam Ver.RM [Recirculation Color/Neon Pink]
Price: 4,950 JPY (tax incl.)

・MG 1/100 Gundam Exia [Recirculation Color/Neon Purple]
Price: 4,510 JPY (tax incl.)

*The classic color version is a warm, classical coloring that makes use of the color of the mold itself, born from recycling.
*Recirculation color is a stylish, impressive coloring that has vivid neon colors in the black eco-plastic born from recycling.

A Glimpse of the Venue

For more details on this event, please check THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR Ikebukuro’s official site.

(G-INFO Editorial Department)

THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR Ikebukuro Venue Information

Event Period: Friday, June 24, 2022 to Sunday, July 10, 2022
Location: Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building 7F PARCO Factory
Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last Entry: 8:30 PM)
*Ends at 6:00 PM on the event’s last day. (Last Entry: 5:30 PM)
・From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, 6/24 to Sunday, 6/26, only those who applied ahead of time to receive an entry number will be allowed to enter.
・After 2:00 PM, the entry restrictions will be lifted and you can enter freely.
・Please note that you may not be able to enter at all if the venue becomes too crowded.
*Along with the periods listed above, we may use numbered tickets to restrict entry if the venue becomes crowded.

Next Venues and Dates on the THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP TOUR

Starting Monday, July 18th, leaflets with online viewing participation tickets for the “Prologue” of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY will be distributed at each venue. Please check the leaflets for more information on how to participate.
*Content may be different depending on the venue.
*Business dates and hours may change, be canceled, or be extended.

<At Fukuoka>
Event Period: Friday, July 1, 2022 to Sunday, July 17, 2022
Location: Main Building 3F PARCO Factory of Fukuoka PARCO
(2 Chome-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka)
Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM [Last Entry: 8:00 PM]
Entry Fee: Free
*Ends at 6:00 PM on the event’s last day. [Last Entry: 5:30 PM]
*We may distribute numbered tickets to restrict entry if the venue becomes crowded.
*Please note that you may be unable to enter the venue at all if it becomes too crowded.

<At Hiroshima>
Event Period: Friday, July 15, 2022 to Sunday, July 31, 2022
Location: 6F PARCO FACTORY of the Hiroshima PARCO Main Building
(10-1 Hondori, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
*The 2-meter-tall Gundam Aerial statue will be displayed and leaflets with online viewing participation tickets for “Prologue” will be distributed starting Monday, July 18th.

<At Osaka>
Event Period: Friday, July 22, 2022 to Sunday, August 7, 2022
Location: 14F SPACE14 of Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka
*Leaflets with online viewing participation tickets for the Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY “Prologue” will be distributed.

<At Nagoya>
Event Dates: Saturday, August 6, 2022 to Sunday, August 21, 2022
Location: Nagoya PARCO
*Being held alongside GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -NAGOYA BASE-
*Leaflets with online viewing participation tickets for “Prologue” will be distributed.

<At Sendai>
Event Dates: Friday, August 12, 2022 to Sunday, August 28, 2022
Location: Sendai PARCO Main Building 6F SPACE6
*The 2-meter-tall Gundam Aerial statue will be displayed and leaflets with online viewing participation tickets for “Prologue” will be distributed.

<At Sapporo>
Event Dates: Friday, September 30, 2022 to Sunday, October 16, 2022
Location: Sapporo PARCO 7F SPACE7
*The 2-meter-tall Gundam Aerial statue will be displayed and leaflets with online viewing participation tickets for “Prologue” will be distributed.

The event will also be held at Matsumoto PARCO and Shizuoka PARCO in addition to the venues listed above. Once details and content for the Matsumoto and Shizuoka events are decided, they will be announced on the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website.

*Please check the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website for details on the products being sold.
*The limit for one check out is one of each item and no more than ten items can be purchased at once.
*All of the products will be sold in limited quantities. Please note that we may sell out of certain products.
*Other than the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE limited editions items, some of the event limited items may not be sold at certain venues.
*Once the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE limited edition items have sold out, we plan to sell them online.
*We may change or cancel the sales of certain items without warning.

*The dates and content of all GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE plans are subject to change or be canceled without warning.
*When crowded, we may limit admission to venues or certain corners. Also, please note that various restrictions may be carried out in order to prevent accidents and congestion.
*Please enjoy the events at each venue and area in a safe manner without causing trouble for the locals who live there.

* This article was originally published in Japan. Availability & timing may vary by region.