Archive for the 'Gundam' Category

Jan 07 2011

Gundam RX-78 Beam Saber Chopsticks and Shield

Awhile ago, we saw the Star Wars chopsticks, now Bandai is releasing the Gundam RX-78 Beam Saber Chopsticks and Shield set. The shield is the carrying case for your super chopsticks.

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Sep 09 2010

Bandai’s GUNPLA 30th Anniversary Japan Expo Tour

Published by under event,Gundam,Hobbies,Models,News

Bandai’s Gundam Model Exposition (GUNPLA 30th Anniversary) begins today in Japan.

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Jun 02 2010

1/12 Scale Gundam Anniversary Model Kit

Seriously, where would most people store this? To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the first Gundam model kit, Bandai has released a 1:12 scale Gundam model.

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May 23 2010

Capsule Review: Gundam Cafe and Bar

Single-title themed cafes always seem to run into trouble. Sadly, a few visits back I was here for the closing of the Sakura Taisen cafe on the 7th floor of the Sega City in Ikebukuro.

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Apr 26 2010

Beautiful PS3 Mech Game – Another Century’s Episode:R

Check out the video:  It’s GORGEOUS!! Namco Bandai is set to release “Another Century’s Episode:R“, a mecha action game for the PS3 this summer.

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Apr 26 2010

Official Gundam Cafe Opens

Bandai’s Official Gundam Cafe opened in the JR Akihabara Station on April 24, 2010. The perfect edition to Akihabara’s neighborhood, the Gundam Cafe offers both a cafe and bar.

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Mar 30 2010

SD Gundam Gashpon Wars for the Wii

Published by under Anime,Games,Gundam,News,PV,Wii

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Gundam fans dust off your Wii-motes! SD Gundam Gashapon Wars (ガンダム ガシャポンウォーズ) is back and coming to game stores in Japan on June 24, 2010.

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Mar 04 2010

Here Comes Bandai’s Gundam Advent Calendar

Published by under Anime,Collectibles,Gundam

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Bandai wants to help you re-think the concept of an Advent Calendar with the Mobile Suit Gundam : One Year War and the Keisei Masked Rider Advent Calendars.

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Mar 03 2010

Papercrafts – Build Your Own Macross VF-1S and More

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Free designs and instructions are available from a huge online community who share the art of paper crafting. Here’s a helpful list of links with which to get started.

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Mar 03 2010

SD Gundam Capsule Fighters Online MMO Website Opens

Published by under Anime,Games,Gundam,MMOs,News

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Tentatively scheduled for release this Spring, Bandai recently announced the upcoming MMO SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online (SDガンダムカプセルファイターオンライン) game for Japan.

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Feb 26 2010

SD Gundam Brave Battle Warriors Anime Launches Website

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The SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors (SDガンダム三国伝 Brave Battle Warriors) anime series has posted their official website with a beginning broadcast date of April 3, 2010.

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Jan 27 2010

Gundam Network Operation – GNO3 MMO

Published by under Anime,Games,Gundam,News

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Although the massively-multiplayer-online (MMO) game Gundam Network Operation 3 (GNO3) doesn’t official launch until March 1, 2010, here’s a list of what you need to know and do right now to get in on the special features of this game!

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Jan 22 2010

Chinese Anime – “ASTRO PLAN” Macross Knock Off

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China knows no shame, as they release a new anime this month titled, “Astro Plan”.

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Jan 14 2010

Amazon.com to Exclusively Distribute Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn V.1 Blu-Ray

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AMAZON.COM TO EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTE MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN V.

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Aug 25 2009

Gundam OP/ED Collections

Published by under Anime,Gundam

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I guess I should be looking at DVD releases more closely.

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Aug 21 2009

Bandai Releasing Gundam Char Special MS Mono Eye Ice Cream

Published by under Food,Gundam,News

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It’s an ice cream product that is being released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam TV series broadcast.

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Jul 13 2009

1:1 Scale Gundam Opening Ceremony July 10, 2009 with GACKT

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It was held on July 10, 2009 and of course celebrates the opening of the 18 meter Gundam statue at the Shiokaze Park in Odaiba.

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Jul 09 2009

Mobile Suit Gundam 30th Anniversary Emblem Pins Collection

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This might be a dream come true for Gundam fans and collectors….
They’re pins that are being released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gundam.

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Jul 09 2009

Commemorative Photo Book of 1:1 Scale Gundam

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To remember the construction of the 1:1 scale Gundam in Odaiba, Shueisha is releasing a 100 page photo book (“Real-G ~ 1/1scale GUNDAM Photographs ~” ) showing the stages of it’s assembly.

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Jun 10 2009

1:1 Scale Gundam in Odaiba Complete

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It’s up! I think it’s only there for about 2 months, so get out there and check it out!
Here’s some high-res photos. (They need a little color correction, but the angles are nice.

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May 21 2009

SD Gundam Generation Wars for the Wii is Coming!

Published by under Anime,Games,Gundam,News,Wii

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The game is called SD Gundam Generation Wars for the Wii,  and it’s a simulation game that involves a new system called Wars Break.

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May 18 2009

30th Anniversary of Gundam DVD Release

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Ten Gundam movie DVDs will be released at the special price of 3000 yen to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gundam. All the movies were directed by Tomino Yoshiyuki.

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May 15 2009

Bandai Hobby Center Opens to Public!

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A special event for Macross Frontier and Gundam fans!
Bandai is going to open their Bandai Hobby Center to the public on May 16th and May 17th.

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May 06 2009

Latest Pictures of 1:1 Scale Gundam in Odaiba

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A friend of ours braved the rain and took these pictures for us, just a few hours ago, on the progress of the full scale Mobile Suit Gundam being built in Odaiba for the 30th Anniversary.

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May 05 2009

Gundam OP/ED Collection DVDs

Published by under Anime,Gundam,Music,News

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To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Gundam, two DVDs which have all the Gundam opening and endings are going to be released at the same time.

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Apr 09 2009

Gundam Unicorn Movie Coming in 2010

Published by under Anime,Anime Conventions,Gundam,News

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The informal mention of a Gundam Unicorn movie in the works was made at a recent press conference held by Sunrise.

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Mar 28 2009

Gundam 30th Anniversary Special Everyone’s Gundam Perfect Edition

Published by under Anime,Gundam,News

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The anime channel Animax is going to show a special show on 4/26 titled “Gundam 30th Anniversary Special Everyone’s Gundam Perfect Edition” (機動戦士ガンダム30周年記念 みんなのガンダム 完全版).

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Mar 18 2009

Buffalo Anime USB Flash Drives 4GB: Konata, Ranka, and Rei

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Starting April 2, 2009, Amazon.jp will be shipping the Buffalo Anime Character USB drives from: Lucky Star (Konata), Macross Frontier (Ranka), and Puchi Evangelion (Rei in school uniform).

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Mar 03 2009

Capsule Anime Review: The First Season of “Gundam 00″ Delivers a Serious, Stunning Vision of the Future

Published by under Anime,Gundam,Manga,Reviews

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Mobile Suit Gundam 00 ((機動戦士ガンダム00(ダブルオー), Kidō Senshi Gandamu Daburu Ō) takes the best elements of its predecessors and combines them into a spectacular new universe.

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Jan 02 2009

Gundam Zeon Clock “Char” Version

Only for the serious Gundam fans…
I came across this alarm clock while on the Animax online store. It was released on December 12, 2008 and retails for 7,140 yen.

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