Giant Gundam

eliasn · (#1 (**permalink**))

Hey, a while ago they built a Giant Gundam in Tokyo because of some anniversary or so.

Is that Gundam still standing or was it just a temporary thing that they later teard down?

RickOShay · (#2 (**permalink**))

There is as big Gundam in Shizuoka City right now.

WingsToDiscovery · (#3 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by RickOShay

There is as big Gundam in Shizuoka City right now.

Same one. It was in Odaiba, Tokyo, but they tore it down and rebuilt it in Shizouka, now equipped with a sword.

So basically, it's not in Tokyo anymore, but it's still standing.

princessmarisa · (#4 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by WingsToDiscovery

Same one. It was in Odaiba, Tokyo, but they tore it down and rebuilt it in Shizouka, now equipped with a sword.

So basically, it's not in Tokyo anymore, but it's still standing.

oh wow, I was so sad I missed it because I couldn't get to Japan last year, had no idea they had rebuilt it elsewhere. Can't believe I didn't hear about that

Anyone know if it will still be there in June?

*edit*
just googled it will come down in March ;_;
Shizuoka Gundam opens to the public - National Japan travel | Examiner.com

JohnBraden · (#5 (**permalink**))

....until March 2011

eliasn · (#6 (**permalink**))

March 2011 :S

Will they rebuild it again somewhere else?
I will be visiting Japan around at the end of July.

JohnBraden · (#7 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by eliasn

March 2011 :S

Will they rebuild it again somewhere else?
I will be visiting Japan around at the end of July.

They re-built it in Shizuoka for the hobby fair that runs until March. It takes a while to tear down and rebuild, so I'm not sure when it will be available again. I doubt they'll scrap it, seeing as it's a tourist attraction (made ME get off at higashi-shizuoka station!) I bet it will be erected elsewhere, but I have no idea where it would go next.

shu · (#8 (**permalink**))

That gundam has
Prepare For War written all over it.

eliasn · (#9 (**permalink**))

I hope I get to see it in person. I would love to take a picture with that Gundam in the background

But I guess time will tell.

JohnBraden · (#10 (**permalink**))

For a 1000 yen you can pose in front of it on a raise platform and they'll take your photo with their camera and hand you an 8x10 photo and also take a photo with your camera.