30th Anniversary Gundam Statue Almost Done

Rico Mossesgeld — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:51 +0000

Remember that Giant Gundam statue, under construction to meet a 30th anniversary Gundam celebration deadline? Looks like building is nearly complete, and looks like the finished statue can emit mist, do sound effects, and execute some limited head motion! Check out the video below:

Constructing an 18 meter (59 foot) tall Gundam is quite the geeky feat. And it’s funny how a mere head turn made the onlooking Japanese exclaim in delight. Imagine the crowd’s reaction if some engineer from the future secretly converted the statue into a fully-functional Gundam! Oh yes, I know you want that to happen as much as I do!

Anyone planning a trip to Tokyo’s waterfront district? Comment with links to your own pics or videos please.

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Giant Gundam to Make 30th Anniversary Debut

Rico Mossesgeld — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:30:19 +0000

The Mobile Suit Gundam animated series has apparently been around for at least 30 years, and in celebration of that an 18 meter tall giant replica is currently under construction. It’s set for a July 11 to August 31 showing at Shiokaze Park in Odaiba, an artificial Island within Tokyo’s waterfront district.

Courtesy of Mainichi

The lower half of Gundam’s body, which measures about 11 meters high, has already been constructed. After other parts of the character’s body are finished, including the head, arms and torso, they will all be assembled.

The completed Gundam statue is expected to weigh nearly 35 tons, move its head and emit light or mist from 50 points of its body.

If only the Gundam statue could fire its weapons, like the long-beloved Real Mazinger Z exhibition.

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