The Now Completely Operational Life-Size Gundam Shows off Hidden Features

Following the glimpses of Japan’s completely operational life-size Gundam, are now learning about hidden features of the completely operational mech at Gundam Factory Yokohama.

Aside from basic movement, preliminary testing of the 59-foot tall 1/1 representation of the original Mobile Suit Gundam RX-78 showed off what fans can expect when they visit the Yamashita Futo wharf attraction located at the end of Yamashita Park. The 55,000 pound Gundam boasts 34 points of articulation with an accompanying PA system modeled after the launch sequence seen in the series. Really serving as a faithful expression of the icon, the Gundam has light-up eyes when it fully activates and the Gundam Factory Yokohama complex which features information related to Gundam and exclusive merch also features a virtual RX-78 cockpit so visitors can look out at Yokohama from the chest of the life-size mech.

Watch the new clips of Japan’s completely operation life-size Gundam at Gundam Factory Yokohama opening December 19 below.

「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、来月から横浜市で展示されるのを前に報道関係者に公開されました。
高さ１８メートル。歩いたり、指や腕を動かしたりでき、まるでアニメの世界から飛び出してきたような迫力があります。https://t.co/93npWtU4lI pic.twitter.com/bcyV3rXlBg

— NHK@首都圏 (@nhk_shutoken) November 30, 2020

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

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