Gunpla 40th Anniversary "Gunpla Link Project" Begins! New Products Such as "Gundarium Alloy Model Gundam" Announced!

LINK THE FUTURE

【Release of 40th Anniversary Compilation Products】
Aiming towards the 40th anniversary of gunpla, it is a compilation of the Gunpla Evolution Project. A message connecting the status of gunpla decades later and how it connects with gunpla in the future will be presented.

Gundarium Alloy Model 1/144 Scale RX-78-2 Gundam
Limited production pre-orders start July 2020 on Premium Bandai, price to be announced
According to the story of "Mobile Suit Gundam", "Gundarium Alloy" is used in the armor material of Gundam. It is a titanium alloy refined on the lunar surface. Since in reality we cannot refine on the lunar surface yet, in cooperation with Epson Atmix Co., Ltd, following the anime settings, titanium, aluminum, and rare earth element yttria have been refined together with the latest in metal forming technology. Gunpla that can be assembled with this earth-made Gundarium alloy armor will be released.

AUTO-TRANS MODEL RX-0 Unicorn Gundam
Release date to be announced, price to be announced
The history of the pursuit of gunpla for 40 years is also a history of struggle with gimmicks. Starting with the reproduction of the variable MS "Z Gundam" transformation mechanics, to the transformation of "Unicorn Gundam", the gimmicks that are able to be animated in an instant, how are they modelled, as a real MS, the reproduction method is discovered through trial and error, and by continuing to pursue without compromise, it was a technical innovation of gunpla. And, in a step closer for gunpla to approach real MS, products that contain automatically transforming gimmicks will appear.

PERFECT GRADE UNLEASHED 1/60 Scale RX-78-2 Gundam
Release date to be announced, price to be announced
The culmination of 40 years of gunpla to the present, the ultimate gunpla will be released. "Perfect Grade" is equipped with the latest technology of gunpla, with no compromise in either the internal structure or the appearance of the molding, this is the epitome highest quality brand that embodies the ultimate appearance of gunpla. This product is part of the "Gunpla Evolution Project" that began in 2016, and through the study of the evolution of gunpla from many different directions, the flow of knowledge and technology gained flows greatly, and the product bonds have been unconstrained, or in other words "UNLEASHED", and has become a PERFECT GRADE.

In the future, throughout this one year period of the 40th anniversary of gunpla, various gunpla that are the culmination of this 40th anniversary will be released.

【Gundam Large Events Held, Gundam Manhole Project】

Through Gundam, gunpla fans, and events in the entire country of Japan, connections are made in various places, and this circle will spread to the whole world.

■ Large Events
At "THE GUNDAM BASE FUKUOKA", which opened last year November in Canal City Hakata, Fukuoka, the 11th Canal Aqua Panorama "GUNDAM SCRAMBLE IN FUKUOKA" has opened to the public. Set in Fukuoka, it is an entertainment show that fuses together a video projection and fountain production. At "THE GUNDAM BASE FUKUOKA", the MS that appears in this video will be released as a limited gunpla.

Also, at the same facility a large Gundam event "GUNDAM docks at FUKUOKA" will be held. A large Gundam event is being prepared which uses the entire facility, details will be released later on the Gunpla 40th Anniversary special page.

In addition, in the fall, besides a large Gundam event being planned for the Gunpla 40th Anniversary in Tokyo, the "Gunpla Builders World Cup 2020" tournament, a gunpla-building contest to determine the best in the world which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, will be held.

Centered around "LINK THE FUN" Gunpla Present Project and exhibitions, various events are currently being planned to tour Japan's major areas.

■Gundam Manhole
A joint cooperation project between Sunrise and Sotsu, aiming beyond the 40th Anniversary of Gundam, together with the cooperation of local governments nationwide, the progression to install an original manhole cover in Gundam design proceeds. From today, on the Mobile Suit Gundam 40th Anniversary Project official site a teaser page and inquiry form are published, and inquiries from local governments nationwide will be responded to. More details will be released later on the same site.

【Production of Gunpla 40th Anniversary Commemoration Video, Release of New Animation】

By connecting creators and artists of gunpla fans with gunpla, the love of gunpla is expressed by creators and artists in their own ways, and the potential of new gunpla will be expanded to both current fans and new fans alike.

■Director Katsuyuki Motohiro Gunpla 40th Anniversary Commemoration Video Live Action Version "New Gundam Build Series (tentative)"
Release date to be announced, produced by Sunrise
Director Katsuyuki Motohiro, who doesn't stop professing his love for gunpla, takes that love of gunpla for the Gunpla 40th Anniversary Commemoration and expresses it with a different approach through a "New Gundam Build Series (tentative)" in live action.

LINK OTHER FIELDS

【Collaboration With Various Businesses and Brands】
By connecting gunpla with partners in various fields, collaboration projects will be carried out, and the partner's feelings towards gunpla will be expressed.

Gunpla 40th Anniversary×UNIQLO UT With Gunpla Bonus Included

End of March 2020 release, ¥1,650（tax inc）
The three companies of UNIQLO, BANDAI, and BANDAI SPIRITS, in a UT project collaboration with bonus gunpla included, will release "UT" with 8 types in all that have a gunpla motif design at UNIQLO stores and online shops. Also, as a bonus for buyers, a "UT Original Limited Gunpla" will be included as a present.
Details will be announced on the UNIQLO Official HP later.

HG RX-78-2 Gundam J League Ver.

Released starting February 8, 2020（Sat）, ¥2,000（tax inc）
The "RX-78-2 Gundam" original design with J League logo coloring is now released as a gunpla in the "HG" series standard gunpla brand. Also, J56 club (J1, J2, J3) emblem decals are also included.