The life-sized mech at the Gundam Factory Yokohama complex is now complete, and it’s finally opening on December 19th to the public after several delays due to the pandemic. Not just a static robot, it has 20 moving parts as well as 34 points of articulation and guests can climb observation decks on the Gundam-Dock Tower to have up-close views of the massive robot. Every 30-minutes, the statue will move and take on different poses. When dusk hits, the eyes even light up.
Aside from the robot, the Gundam-Lab exhibition facility features a virtual reality dome that simulates sitting inside the cockpit of the 25-ton mobile suit. When it opens, the admission will cost $15.79 for guests 13 or older and $10.53 for children between the ages of 7-12. However, there is an extra fee of $31.59 to enter the observation decks. Gundam Factory Yokohama was previously slated to open in October, and will stay open until March 31, 2022.
- A revived version of the original RX-78-2 Gundam from the legendary TV series "Mobile Suit Gundam"!
- This articulated model kit features contemporary proportions and new engineering allowing easy assembly
- Capable of recreating many iconic poses seen in the original TV show!
人気アニメ、「機動戦士ガンダム」の40周年を記念した原寸大の動く「ガンダム」が、12月から横浜市で展示されるのを前に報道関係者に、迫力ある姿が公開されました。https://t.co/V4498097He#nhk_video pic.twitter.com/Z5H3mLip6x
— NHKニュース (@nhk_news) November 30, 2020
