Life-size Gundam head going on display in Osaka, hopefully will find permanent home
Gundam head arrives in Osaka ahead of Gundam Base. Osaka has been making a big push recently to obtain official status as Japan’s backup capital should a major disaster knock out government facilities in Tokyo. Its case rests largely on compliance with criteria related to population, economic importance, and geography, but soon Osaka will be […]
A life-size Gundam head is set to go on display in Osaka, soon to become the city's newest attraction and a potential permanent home. The iconic anime mecha head unit was first seen in Yokohama before being relocated to Osaka for Expo 2025. Standing 2.2 meters tall and weighing around 370 kilograms, the head will be showcased on the 10th floor of the Lucua South entertainment complex.
Apart from the Gundam head, Lucua South will soon host a full-scale Gundam Base Osaka specialty shop, a Tamashii Nations figure brand branch, and various Gundam merchandise, including a Takoyaki Haro mascot with a takoyaki octopus twist. The display of the Gundam head is scheduled to start on December 4, but its future remains uncertain, with potential to remain in the store after the Gundam Base Osaka opens in February.
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