Inadawords » Odaiba Gundam Images http://inadawords.com Brandon Inada's Official Blog Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:15:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 60-Foot Tall Gundam In Japan http://inadawords.com/cool-stuff/60-foot-tall-gundam-in-japan http://inadawords.com/cool-stuff/60-foot-tall-gundam-in-japan#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:24:05 +0000 admin http://inadawords.com/?p=582 Check out this amazing 60-foot-tall (18 meter), 1:1 scale Gundam in Shiokaze Park:

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The giant Gundam statue weighs almost 35 tons and is made up of iron and plastic.  To give you an idea of just how immense this thing is:

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The sheer amount of detail that went into its construction is mind-blowing.  The replica Mobile Suit Gundam lights up at night, and the various exhaust ports and even the mech’s flight pack emit mist and smoke.  The statue’s head moves up and down and left to right, further adding to the realism.

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Just in time for the 30th anniversary of Gundam, the statue will be on display until the end of August. 

If like me, you won’t be able to get to Odaiba in time to check it out in person, here are some videos posted on YouTube showing the Gundam in action: 

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Click here for more pics from the official Gundam 30th Anniversary site!

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