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Japan's Gundam Cafés Will All Close Down
2.11.2021
If you were hoping to visit Japan’s Gundam Cafés, you better do it soon, because early next year, it looks like they’re all going to close. Read more
The Latest Life-Sized Gundam Is Disappointing Some Fans
16.9.2021
Next spring, yet another one-to-one scale Gundam will go up in Japan. This one will be located at a LaLaport shopping center in Fukuoka. Exciting, no? I think so! But not everyone does. This particular incarnation is a ν (Nu) Gundam, but it’s a revamped version. Dubbed RX-93ff Nu Gundam, Yoshiyuki...
Nike's 'Gundam' Sneakers Look Badass
14.9.2021
These have been teased by sneaker types for months now, but over the last few days Nike have finally come out and made them official: over the next few weeks we’re getting not one but two pairs of Dunk Highs paying homage to Gundam.Read more
Gundam's Creator Is Skeptical About Space Colonization
31.8.2021
With Gundam, Yoshiyuki Tomino created one of the greatest space operas ever. The anime has inspired generations to look towards space. However, don’t count him as someone cheering on modern-day space exploration. This summer, Virgin billionaire Richard Branson and Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos...
Bandai Launched A Gundam Model Recycling Project In Japan
30.8.2021
Much of the appeal of making Gundam models is getting a box full of parts connected to plastic frame sections, cutting those parts out, and then piecing together a badass mecha. But when you’re finished, there’s still a box full of discarded plastic frames! FNN reports that as of last year, when...
Dad Surprises Son With Secret Gundam Model Skills
6.8.2021
Tokyo resident and Twitter user Tokyoboy0701 gave his dad a Master Grade 3.0 RX-78-2 Gundam model kit. This past June, he tweeted out a photo of the said packaged and unfinished model, writing, “I’m giving this for Father’s Day.” Months later, dad is done.Read more
The BBC Still Doesn't Know What Gundam is
6.8.2021
Last week, a BBC commentator struggled mightily to try and explain what the big robot was that triathletes kept cycling past during the Olympics. Now the broadcaster’s social media team is running into the same problem.Read more
Olympics Commentator Tries His Best To Say 'Gundam'
27.7.2021
The bike section of the Olympic triathlons take a nice scenic lap around the giant Gundam statue in Odaiba’s DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, which has led to commentators having to occasionally try and describe the thing.Read more
Just What Japan Needs: More Gundam Manholes
20.7.2021
Manholes! In Japan, they’re works of art, reflecting the city or region or city they’re in with beautiful designs and even lovely colors. Previously, we’ve seen Pokémon manholes, which were great and excellent. The first Pokémon manholes were installed in 2019, but as of last August, there were...
Gundam Overwatch Would Be A More Accurate Title, I Guess
15.7.2021
Today, Bandai Namco announced a new Mobile Suit Gundam game. It’s called Gundam Evolution, but honestly, Gundam Overwatch would have been better. Of course, Bandai Namco can’t name it that, because Overwatch is owned by Blizzard. But Gundam Evolution definitely looks like Gundam meets Overwatch...
Japan's Big Robot Crossover Game Is Officially Coming To The West
15.7.2021
Super Robot Wars 30 was announced during Nintendo Japan’s E3 presentation, and didn’t warrant a mention in the Western show because it was assumed by everyone, myself included, that it was never coming to the West. Wrong!Read more
Rare Gundam Graphics Cards Wasted On Crypto Mining
14.7.2021
I can’t explain it. I can’t justify it. But I do get Gundam fans’ strange attachment to the special-edition GeForce RTX 3080 Gundam graphics cards. They’re beefy but elegant and come in a sleek titanium white. They’re also next to impossible to find, which is why some people might be crestfallen...
New Gundam Game Being Developed For Esports
18.6.2021
Gundam is big business. So is esports. And now, Bandai Namco is eager to get more in on that sweet, sweet professional gaming.Read more
Japan's Giant Robot Crossover Series Is Back For What Feels Like Its 1174th Game
16.6.2021
Super Robot Wars, one of the longest-running and most numerous video game series of all time, is back once more, and this time it’s celebrating its 30th birthday.Read more
China Building Full-Sized Titanic Replica As Tourist Attraction
17.5.2021
At the end of this year, a theme park in Suining, China is slated to finish a full-sized version of the Titanic.Read more
Gundam's Zaku Makes A Pretty Good Japanese Teapot
12.5.2021
Quick! Out of all the Gundam mecha, if you were to pick one to make a Japanese teapot, which would you pick?Read more
Over Twenty Years Later, Nintendo Fan Completes Famicom Game Collection
7.5.2021
Back in December 2000, Somari began a Famicom game collection with the 1986 title Mobile Suit Z Gundam: Hot Scramble. And now, as of this spring, the YouTuber finally owns all 1,053 games for the consoles.Read more
Gold Gundam Statues Go On Sale In Japan For Only $240,000
3.5.2021
Like Gundam? Have lots of money? Well, does a Japanese jewelry company have a product for you. Several, actually.Read more
Giant Gundam Statue Finished In China
30.4.2021
A life-sized, one-to-one scale Freedom Gundam statue has been completed in Shanghai.Read more
At 79 Years Old, Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino Is Still Competitive
15.4.2021
Yoshiyuki Tomino is an anime legend. At his age, you might think he’s checked out, retired, and is taking it easy. You’d be wrong.Read more