Bandai's Gunpla festival "Gunpla Expo World Tour Japan 2014" was held from November 21st through the 25th at the Akihabara UDX AKIBA_SQUARE in Tokyo.
The event, themed as a "Gunpla Future Laboratory", showed the conceptual future of Gunpla through forceful video displays. The latest kits based on Gundam Reconguista in G and Gundam Build Fighters Try were on display, and the PG Unicorn Gundam made its first public appearance.
The lineup didn't stop there, however, as a list of shocking reveals included the MG Gundam Double X, MG Zeta Gundam 03 Type B Gray Zeta, RE/100 Dijeh, and more.
The show was packed each day, but we managed to get cameras inside for this report!
▲ Of course, the "Gunpla Future Laboratory" has a futuristic feel!
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HGBF GUNDAM AMAZING RED WARRIOR January 2015 / ¥1,944
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HGBC 1/144 KURENAI WEAPON January 2015 / ¥648
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HGBF MEGA-SHIKI December 20th, 2014 / ¥1,944
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HGBC 1/144 MEGA RIDE LAUNCHER December 20th, 2014 / ¥648
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HG HI-MOCK January 2015 / ¥864
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HGBC 1/144 MOCK ARMY SET January 2015 / ¥648
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SD
WINNING GUNDAM December 6th, 2014 / ¥1,080
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(left) HG R-GYAGYA December 13th, 2014 / ¥1,944
■ (right) HG 1/144 BEARGGUY F (Family) November 29th, 2014 / ¥1,944
■ (right) HG 1/144 BEARGGUY F (Family) November 29th, 2014 / ¥1,944
▲ Two more surprising announcements bring kits from "Gundam Build Fighters Try A/D" and "Gundam Build Fighters Honoo Try"!
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HG 1/144 HI-NU GUNDAM BRAVE February 2015 / ¥2,592
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AMAZING LEV D Included with the April issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine (on sale 2/25/15)
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AMAZING LEV A
Included with Gundam Build Fighters Ace (on sale 1/26)
Included with Gundam Build Fighters Ace (on sale 1/26)
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HG 1/144 WING GUNDAM ZERO HONOO March 2015 / ¥1,944
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FAZER BLADE Included with the May issue of Hobby Japan (on sale 3/25/15)
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BUILD BURNING GUNDAM HEAD DISPLAY
Included with the January issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine (on sale now)
Included with the January issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine (on sale now)
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HG BUILD BURNING GUNDAM (FULL COLOR PLATING) + (tentative)
Included with the Gundam Build Fighters Try Blu-ray Box 2 [High Grade version]
Included with the Gundam Build Fighters Try Blu-ray Box 2 [High Grade version]
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HGBF GOUF R35 PLAVSKY PARTICLE CLEAR VER.
Packaged with BACK-ON's "Cerulean / Silent Goods" CD & Goods edition
Packaged with BACK-ON's "Cerulean / Silent Goods" CD & Goods edition
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HG GUNDAM DYNAMES ARM ARMS (PRO-SHOP exclusive goods produced by Katsumi Kawaguchi)
December 2014 / ¥1,944
December 2014 / ¥1,944
▲ A diorama recreating the scene from Gundam Build Fighters Try episode 6!
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HG 1/144 GUNDAM G-SELF ASSAULT PACK Spring 2015 / Price TBD
A G-Self equipped with its massive Assault Pack!
A G-Self equipped with its massive Assault Pack!
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HG GAEON February 2015 / ¥1,944
The Gaeon is revealed with the announcement of its kit! I wonder what its most memorable moment in the show will be?
The Gaeon is revealed with the announcement of its kit! I wonder what its most memorable moment in the show will be?
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HG MACK KNIFE (MASK CUSTOM) March 2015 / ¥1,512
Two of Mask's suits are revealed in HG at once!
Two of Mask's suits are revealed in HG at once!
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HG 1/144 ELF BULLOCK (MASK CUSTOM) February 2015 / ¥1,944
And of course, it has leg-mounted beam sabers!
And of course, it has leg-mounted beam sabers!
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HG 1/144 SPACE JAHANNAM KLIM NICK CUSTOM January 2015 / ¥1,512
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HG 1/144 SPACE JAHANNAM (COMMANDER TYPE) December 20th, 2014 / ¥1,512
▲ The Elf Bull is in this
Gundam Reconguista in G diorama, too!?
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HG ZAKU II CHAR CUSTOM April 2014 / ¥1,836
A new series of kits was announced alongside the latest Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin footage!
These completely-redesigned kits set new records for mobility and weapons variety in HG!
A new series of kits was announced alongside the latest Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin footage!
These completely-redesigned kits set new records for mobility and weapons variety in HG!
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HG PROTOTYPE GUNTANK (tentative) May 2015 / ¥1,836
The prototype Guntank seen in the trailer will be the second series release!
It's detailed down to the individual tank tread!
The prototype Guntank seen in the trailer will be the second series release!
It's detailed down to the individual tank tread!
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HGUC V2 ASSAULT BUSTER GUNDAM Spring 2015 / ¥2,160
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HGUC V-DASH GUNDAM March 2015 / ¥1,944
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RE/100 DIJEH 2015 / Price TBD
Amuro Ray's unique mobile suit from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam joins the RE/100 lineup!
Amuro Ray's unique mobile suit from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam joins the RE/100 lineup!
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RE/100 GUNDAM GP04 (GERBERA) Spring 2015 / ¥3,780
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RE/100 GUNDAM Mk-III January 2015 / ¥3,780
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MG GUNDAM DOUBLE X March 2015 / ¥4,860
What comes after the MG Gundam X? An MG Double X, of course!
What comes after the MG Gundam X? An MG Double X, of course!
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MG GUNDAM EXIA DARK MATTER February 2015 / ¥5,400
▲ The SD Gundam BB Senshi display was lined with Maestro Imaishi's art!
Close-up pics will be posted to Bandai Hobby Site soon!
Close-up pics will be posted to Bandai Hobby Site soon!
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BB SENSHI 398 LIGHTNING GUNDAM Date and price TBD
Yuuma Kousaka's Lightning Gundam comes to BB Senshi! Now, you can collect all three Try Fighters!
Yuuma Kousaka's Lightning Gundam comes to BB Senshi! Now, you can collect all three Try Fighters!
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BB
SENSHI 396 BUILD BURNING GUNDAM
December 6th, 2014 / ¥648
December 6th, 2014 / ¥648
▲ Maestro Imaishi has a special piece to commemorate Musha Victory's launch!
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BB
SENSHI 397 MUSHA VICTORY January 2015 / ¥1,296
▲ The PG Unicorn display featured video projection onto transparent panels!
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PG RX-0 UNICORN GUNDAM December 13th, 2014 / ¥21,600
■ PG RX-0 UNICORN GUNDAM LED UNIT
December 13th, 2014 / ¥12,960
■ PG RX-0 UNICORN GUNDAM LED UNIT
December 13th, 2014 / ¥12,960
▲ In Unicorn Mode, its sleek and modern white frame reveals intricate detail on closer inspection.
▲ In Destroy Mode, the Psycoframe glimmers, just like in the show!
▲ And in the just-revealed Unchained mode, even more Psycoframe is visible!
Pick up the LED unit set too, and see the Unicorn at its very best!
Pick up the LED unit set too, and see the Unicorn at its very best!
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RG WING GUNDAM ZERO EW December 2014 / ¥2,700
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RG WING GUNDAM ZERO EW connected weapon 1/144 "DREI ZWERG"
Included with February issue of Gundam Ace (on sale 12/26/14)
Included with February issue of Gundam Ace (on sale 12/26/14)
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RG WING GUNDAM ZERO EXPANSION EFFECT UNIT "SERAPHIM FEATHER"
Available now on Premium Bandai / ¥1,620
Available now on Premium Bandai / ¥1,620
▲ Transparent screens let Gunpla live alongside video!
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BPHD MS ARMOR 01 November 29th, 2014 / ¥540
■ BPHD MS MARINE 01 November 29th, 2014 / ¥648
■ BPHD MS MARINE 01 November 29th, 2014 / ¥648
▲ A lineup of items available from Bandai's "Premium Bandai" shopping site was shown!
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PG RX-0 UNICORN GUNDAM FA EXPANSION UNIT Available now on Premium Bandai / ¥7,020
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MG ZETA GUNDAM 03 TYPE B GRAY ZETA Available now on Premium Bandai / ¥7,020
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MG ZETA GUNDAM 03 TYPE P2 RED ZETA
Premium Bandai item / Date and price TBD
Premium Bandai item / Date and price TBD
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MG UNICORN GUNDAM 02 BANSHEE NORN
(GREEN) tentative name
Premium Bandai item / Date and price TBD
Premium Bandai item / Date and price TBD
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MG RICK DOM DOZLE ZABI CUSTOM Available soon on Premium Bandai / ¥5,400
▲ The "Fun to Build Gunpla! Fun to Talk Gunpla! 2014" display let fans get up close and personal with special guests!
▲ Japan's champions from last year's Gunpla Builders World Cup 2013 were even on display, including the World Champion by Mr. Shun Yamauchi!
▲ A panel announcing the "Gunpla Battle Project Type Bonds" Gunpla 35th Anniversary project!
＜Gunpla Supporters 2014＞
The yearly Gunpla Supporters display showcases a wide variety of Gunpla designed by celebrities from many fields.
▲ Saya Ichikawa
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▲ SKE48
Rena Matsui & Airi Furukawa & Akari Sugita & Kaori Matsumura |
▲ Jin Katagiri (the Rahmens)
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▲ Good Morning America Tanashin
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▲ Hideya Suzuki (Mr. Children)
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▲ Cheeky Parade
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▲ DJ LOVE (SEKAI NO OWARI)
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▲ Tortoise Matsumoto (Ulfuls)
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▲ 2NE1 (MINZY)
▲ Luna Haruna
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▲ BACK-ON
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▲ HISASHI (GLAY)
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▲ May J.
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▲ Katsuyuki Motohiro
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▲ Kenjiro Yamashita
(J Soul Brothers 3 from EXILE TRIBE) |
▲ A gate-shaped screen showed amazing video! Open the model press in the center, and see parts midair as if floating!
＜Gunpla Builders World Cup 2014＞
The Gunpla Builders World Cup 2014 display showcased the finalists which fought through so much fierce competition to reach the nationals.
Attendees cast heartfelt votes for their favorite.
▲ Japan's finalists at the Gunpla Builders World Cup 2014 display! Attendees could vote for their favorite!
▲ 13 types of event-exclusive Gunpla were on sale!
▲ There were also displays for Gunpla exclusive to Gundam Front Tokyo in Odaiba, Tokyo, and "Gundam Breaker 2", coming to PS3 and PS Vita December 18th from Bandai Namco Games!
(GUNDAM.INFO Editorial Staff)
Gunpla Expo World Tour Japan 2014
[Dates] November 21st–23th, 2014
[Venue] Akihabara UDX Akiba Square
[Dates] November 21st–23th, 2014
[Venue] Akihabara UDX Akiba Square
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