Sunday, March 31, 2013

Gundam Front Tokyo: 1/1 Scale Strike Freedom Bust Is Actually A Full Size 1/1 Scale Statue?!

Gundam News: Gundam Front GFT 1/1 Scale Strike Freedom Bust Is Actually A Full 1/1 Scale Statue?!
According to a recent news post from gundam portal site Gundam.Info, they reported the life-sized 1/1 Scale Strike Freedom Bust, which is currently on display inside Gundam Front Tokyo (Diver City, Odaiba, Japan), is actually a full size 1/1 Scale Strike Freedom Gundam statue. Similiar to the 1/1 Scale RX-78-2 Gundam standing just outside of Gundam Front Tokyo, in front of Diver City shopping center.  Gundam.Info goes as far as to mention the source of this news was from a reliable source.  It is said that spectators can only view the upper torso, while the statue from waist down is hidden under the floor below. 
Is this an April Fool's joke or real news?  
Well, if you ask us.  This is definitely an April fool joke.  Anyone who has been to Gundam Front Tokyo knows that it is located on the 7th floor of Diver City shopping center.  Why would anyone build a full size 1/1 scale Strike Freedom Gundam statue all the way up there, with hardly anyway to bring it to ground level without dismantling it first.  It is just too inefficient.  So we take this latest news post with a huge grain of salt.
According to the Gundam.Info's article, the 2nd half of the statue is allegedly hidden under the floor below (Speculation Image?)  LOL... 
News via Gundam.Info

P-Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive: MG 1/100 Tallgeese II - Painted Build

P-Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive: MG 1/100 Tallgeese II  
(Pre-Order Begins: Jan 25th 2013, Release Date: Mar 2013, Price: 3990 yen)
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*Update 3/31/2013*  The 2nd batch will be arriving in April.

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Gundam Unicorn Centaur vs. Dragon Kshatriya Ver-2 - Diorama Build

Gundam Unicorn Centaur vs. Dragon Kshatriya Ver-2 - Diorama Build
Modeled by alphaleo14
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RX-0 Unicorn Gundam w/ Shield Booster Armed Armor DE Equipment Type - Painted Build

RX-0 Unicorn Gundam w/ Shield Booster Armed Armor DE Equipment Type - Painted Build
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Bandai: Gundam Assault Kingdom EX - Review by Robot on the Palm

Bandai: Gundam Assault Kingdom EX (Release Date: Apr 2013, Price: 1600 yen)
Review by Robot on the Palm
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Gundam Artwork: Gundam Lead Protagonist Combat Suits

Gundam Artwork: Gundam Lead Protagonist Combat Suits
Which one do you like the most?
Image via Toysdaily

PG 1/60 00 Raiser - Painted Build

PG 1/60 00 Raiser - Painted Build
Modeled by socomforce
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Gashapon Senshi NEXT 13 - On Display @ Anime Contents Expo 2013

Gashapon Senshi NEXT 13  (Release Date: Apr 2013, Price: 200 yen each)

FW Gundam Converge 10 - Review by Hacchaka

FW Gundam Converge 10 (Released In Japan, Price: 350 yen each)
Review by Hacchaka
Includes: Wing Zero Custom, Delta Gundam, Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn, Dom, Z'Gok E, Hy-Gogg
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Super Robot Banshee-Oh - Custom Build [Updated 3/31/13]

Super Robot Banshee-Oh - Custom Build
Modeled by SEIRA
Modeler used the 1/48 Banshee Head Display base for this build
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PG 1/60 GN-0000 00 Gundam/GNR-010 0 Raiser w/ Clear Parts

PG 1/60 GN-0000 00 Gundam/GNR-010 0 Raiser w/ Clear Parts
Modeled by Donald
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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Bandai Hobby Division - April Release Schedule

Bandai Hobby Division - April 2013 Release Schedule
HGUC 1/144 Gundam Ez8  (Release Date: Apr 11th 2013, Price: 1600 yen)
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HG 1/144 Gundam AGE-1 Gransa (Release Date: Apr 11th 2013, Price: 1680 yen)
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SD BB Senshi LEGEND Zakuto 殺驅頭  (Release Date: Apr 11th 2013, Price: 1000 yen)
One Piece Great Ship Collection - Navy Worship (Release Date: Apr 11th 2013, Price: 1600 yen)
RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam (Release Date: April 18th 2013, Price: 2,625 yen)
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LBX 042 Dot-Phaser   (Releaes Date: Apr 22nd 2013, Price: 1000 yen)
LBX 043 Gaunta-Izeufa (Releaes Date: Apr 22nd 2013, Price: 1200 yen)
LBX 044 Aubaine (Releaes Date: Apr 22nd 2013, Price: 1200 yen)
MG 1/100 Jesta (Release Date: April 25th 2013, Price: 4,200 yen)
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VALVRAVE - 1/144 Valvrave  (Release Date: Apr 25th 2013, Price: 2400 yen)

GG INFINITE: NEWLY ARRIVED ITEMS! (Updated 3/30/13)

GG INFINITE: NEWLY ARRIVED ITEMS!
Off loading a bunch of stuff at our store today!  And we also got the prizes ready for our Gundam Color Scheme Contest!
RG 1/144 MSZ-006-3 Zeta Gundam Unit 3 [Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive]
Gundam UC Episode 5 'The Black Unicorn' Theatrical Exclusive HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee NT-D Mode Clear Ver.


1/100 NeoGrade Sazabi [NeoGrade Resin Conversion Kit + MG 1/100 Sazabi]

1/100 NeoGrade Sazabi [NeoGrade Resin Conversion Kit + MG 1/100 Sazabi]
Modeled by Grework_Ghost

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Bandai: Gundam Assault Kingdom EX - New Images [Updated 3/30/13]

Bandai: Gundam Assault Kingdom EX (Release Date: Apr 2013, Price: 1600 yen)

Kunio Okawara Exhibition "Legend of Mechanical Design" - Image Gallery [Updated 3/30/13]

Kunio Okawara Exhibition "Legend of Mechanical Design" 
Location: Hyogo Museum of Art (Hyogo Perfecture, Japan)
Dates: Mar 23rd - May 19th, 2013
Exhibition Exclusive: MG 1/100 Gundam Ver. 2.0 Real Type Kunio Okawara Exhibition Ver. (Price: 4515 yen)

The Kunio Okawara Exhibition will explore the secrets of Okawara’s design through 7 sections.
For the first time, original top-secret materials relating to the following shows will be displayed: “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” – Okawara became the first person ever to be credited as “Mechanical Designer” for the show, “Mobile Suit Gundam” – the show that innovated Japanese Anime, and “Time Fighters” – an anime filled with humorous mechanical designs. With over 400 pieces of artwork and documents, the scale of the exhibition will be larger than ever. Also lined up is a signing session with Kunio Okawara, a commemorative interview between Iron and Steel Artist Kogoro Kurata and Animation Director Ryosuke Takahashi, and events for women and children.
Kunio Okawara was born in 1947. He studied textile design at Tokyo Zokei University and following graduation, worked as a fashion designer at the major apparel company Onward Kashiyama. In 1972, Okawara took a position at Tatsunoko Production, where he established the role of Anime robot designer and mechanical designer in Japan. In 1978, he left the production to work independently. He worked as a mechanical designer for “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman”, “Gowappa 5 Godam”, “Mobile Suit Gundam”, and lead the golden age of Robot Animes. The character Zaku’s design idea comes from a suit. Okawara currently continues to work on “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED” and “Ippatsu Hyaku-Chu! Devander”.

HG 1/144 GAT-X103AP Verde Buster Gundam - Custom Build

HG 1/144 GAT-X103AP Verde Buster Gundam
Modeled by Zacrow

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HGUC 1/144 Z'Gok E - Painted Build

HGUC 1/144 Z'Gok E
Modeled by Banie

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MG 1/100 00 Qan[T] - Painted Build

MG 1/100 00 Qan[T] - Painted Build
Modeled by ewabyss

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HGUC 1/144 RX-160S Byarlant Custom - Custom Build

HGUC 1/144 RX-160S Byarlant Custom
Modeled by plasticmodelr
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Hobby Japan (May Issue) w/ Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Head Display Stand - Painted Build

Hobby Japan (May Issue) w/ Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Head Display Stand 
Modeled by zgmfxg
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