If you’ve ever been to Tokyo, you may already be familiar with the life-size Gundam Unicorn statue that watches over Odaiba. Now, another Gundam statue has been completed in Japan, and it can be found in Yokohama.
The difference with this new life-size Gundam in Yokohama is that it actually moves! Here’s a clip of it in action:
等速の動くガンダム！ pic.twitter.com/4BYqV2Nhwg
— なんちゃん（ガンダム万歳） (@nansei2) September 20, 2020
This RX-78-2 Gundam statue in Yokohama was made as one of the main attractions of the Gundam Factory Yokohama. Gundam Factory Yokohama is an entertainment complex that will feature various Gundam-themed shops, exhibitions, and more. This makes the Gundam Factory a must-visit for avid Gundam and mecha fans. Currently though, the complex’s opening has been delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As for the statue itself, the life-size RX-78-2 is a remote controlled attraction that stands at 18-meters tall. Best part is that fans are able to view the mecha up close as it has a multi-level viewing deck right next to it.
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動画の速度は５倍速です！ pic.twitter.com/DE8bsGJFTU
— なんちゃん（ガンダム万歳） (@nansei2) September 20, 2020
For comparison, here’s a look at the Gundam Unicorn statue in Odaiba:
While the Gundam Unicorn does have some moving parts, the RX-78-2 in Yokohama has it beat given its impressive range of movement. Still, both Gundam statues are must-sees if you ever go on a trip to Japan. Here’s hoping things go back to normal and international travel becomes safe again.
The life-size Gundam RX-78-2 is located at the Gundam Factory Yokohama in the Yamashita Pier in Yokohama (around 40 minutes away from central Tokyo by train).
For more info, visit the official Gundam Factory Yokohama website.
Source: Soranews24, Kyodo News