The Giant Gundam is back! And I’m happy to report that Gundam 2.0 is bigger, badder and even more entertaining than Gundam 1.0. At 65 feet of evil-fighting robo-goodness, not only does it light up like a boss, this one moves!
From the back you can see its badass glowing jetpack
And because this one is a Unicorn model, transforming to Destroyer Mode is the main attraction
But it’s not enough for 2.0 to be standing there, looking like it could take on the galaxy with one armored fist tied behind its back – there’s also a sound & light show that goes with it! Eight times a day (at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00 & 21:30) there’s a five-minute anime episode choreographed with projection mapping, as the giant figure shifts along with the story.
But that’s not all! Amazing though it may seem, if you’re a true model-builder, the seven-story glowing robot will not be the highlight of your night. Because inside the DiverCity mall is a spanking new Gundam Base – the most gigantic Gundam model store on the planet.
Welcome to Gundam Paradise!
This is just the Perfect Grade corner – the store itself goes on and on, with between 2,000 and 3,000 different model kits for sale, including rare and vintage models
Perfectly constructed Gundams in every series are displayed like the crown jewels…
including a big display of one-of-a-kind fanbuilt versions like these
Every grade of Gundam is lavishly represented, from easiest to hardest…
…and they even have a workshop where you can spend a few happy hours building the model you just bought
They provide all the tools, plus a staff member who can help you if you get stuck
Even if you weren’t a fan before, I bet you’ll go away a convert!
Giant Gundam showtimes: Daily, at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00 & 21:30
Gundam Base hours: Open every day, 10:00 – 21:00
Admission: Everything is free, including workshop time
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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly e-magazine Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had
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