29 août 2012
RG Zeta Gundam and more on show! Chara-Hobby 2012 event report (part 1)
Gunpla, toys, prizes, and more in this segment!
Japan's biggest character and hobby event, Chara-Hobby 2012, was held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba this August 25th and 26th.
Among the exhibitors was Bandai, whose booth had the newest merch, event-exclusive sales, early chances to pick up the fall's hottest items, and even live appearances.
Let's take a look at the Gundam items on show!
First, the Bandai, Banpresto, and Namco Bandai Games booths.
<Bandai>
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MG Gundam AGE-2 Dark Hound / November / ¥4,410
Captain Ash's popular AGE-2 Dark Hound is now an MG!
Captain Ash's popular AGE-2 Dark Hound is now an MG!
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HG Gundam Legilis / October / ¥1,575
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HG Clanche / September / ¥1,365
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AG Gundam AGE-FX Super Clear ver.
A super-clear AGE-FX for Gage-ing Battle Master Challenge #6 qualifiers!
A super-clear AGE-FX for Gage-ing Battle Master Challenge #6 qualifiers!
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HGUC Byarlant Custom / November / ¥2,730
■ MG Aegis Gundam / October / ¥5,040
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RG Zeta Gundam / November / ¥3,150
The newest RG kit is the Zeta Gundam! Keep an eye out for a Gundam Ace tie-in!
The newest RG kit is the Zeta Gundam! Keep an eye out for a Gundam Ace tie-in!
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MG Nu Gundam Ver. Ka / December / ¥7,350
The design for Gundam Front Tokyo's Dome-G screening was announced for an MG this December.
The design for Gundam Front Tokyo's Dome-G screening was announced for an MG this December.
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HG GM Sniper II / September / ¥1,575
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(left) BB Senshi 374 Gundam Legilis / 9/8 / ¥1,050
■ (right) BB Senshi 376 Gundam AGE-FX / 11/10 / ¥1,050
■ (right) BB Senshi 376 Gundam AGE-FX / 11/10 / ¥1,050
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BB Senshi 375 Legend BB Commando Gundam / 10/6 / ¥1,050
Also on display were items currently up for order on Premium Bandai. Of the lineup, the HG 1/144 METEOR Unit caught the most eyes! A range of goods ready for order in late Septermber were announced too.
Gunpla Expo Japan 2012 was confirmed for November 22nd - 26th at Akihabara UDX.
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MG 1/100 Blitz Gundam Mirage Colloid (Clear ver.) / Event-only / ¥4,000
(left) AG Gundam AGE-3 (Super Clear ver.) / Event-only / ¥630
■ (center) HGUC 1/144 Delta Plus (Metallic ver.) / ¥4,000
■ (right) HG 1/144 Gundam AGE-2 Normal (Full Color Plating ver.) / Event-only / ¥2,800
■ (center) HGUC 1/144 Delta Plus (Metallic ver.) / ¥4,000
■ (right) HG 1/144 Gundam AGE-2 Normal (Full Color Plating ver.) / Event-only / ¥2,800
Posters were up for Tamashii Nation 2012, this October 26th - 28th!
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Robot Spirits Wing Gundam Zero (Pearl coat ver.)
Tamashii Nations-exclusive / ¥4,500
Tamashii Nations-exclusive / ¥4,500
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Gundam Converge SP03 / TBA / TBA
The third Gundam Converge SP set is Gundam and Zeong!
The third Gundam Converge SP set is Gundam and Zeong!
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Gundam Converge 9 / Late December / ¥368
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Gundam Converge 8 / Early October / ¥368
Famous Gashapon Senshi NEXT were arrayed! Included in the lineup was October's Gashapon Senshi NEXT 10!
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Gashapon Senshi NEXT Premiere / For order on Premium Bandai / ¥3,980
Attendees could also pick up the Gundam face T-shirt, Gundam UC T-shirt, and SEED Club pack charm currently up for order on Premium Bandai Bandai Fashion Net in advance.
<Banpresto>
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Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam: Amuro History (working title) sample
A series all about Amuro hits Ichiban Kuji!
A series all about Amuro hits Ichiban Kuji!
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Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam UC (working title) sample
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(left) Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Kyungurumi sample
■ (right) Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Kyungurumi sample
■ (right) Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Kyungurumi sample
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(upper) Gundam Series DXF Figure 1 (working title) sample
■ (left/center) Gundam Series DXF Figure 2 (working title) sample
■ (right) Gundam Series DXF Figure 3 (working title) sample
■ (left/center) Gundam Series DXF Figure 2 (working title) sample
■ (right) Gundam Series DXF Figure 3 (working title) sample
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(left) Gundam Series World Collectable Figure vol. 1 (set of 8) / October
■ (right) Gundam Series World Collectable Figure vol. 2 (set of 8) / November
■ (right) Gundam Series World Collectable Figure vol. 2 (set of 8) / November
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(left) Gundam Series World Collectable Figure vol. 3 (set of 8) / sample
■ (right) Gundam Series World Collectable Figure vol. 4 (set of 8) / sample
■ (right) Gundam Series World Collectable Figure vol. 4 (set of 8) / sample
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(left) Gundam Series World Collectable Figure vol. 5 (set of 8) / sample
■ (right) Gundam Series World Collectable Figure vol. 6 (set of 8) / sample
■ (right) Gundam Series World Collectable Figure vol. 6 (set of 8) / sample
<Namco Bandai Games>
Namco Bandai Games held a one-day Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost tournament, demoed Mobile Suit Gundam AGE for PSP, and more.
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Robot Spirits Side MS Extreme Gundam / sample
The Robot Spirits Extreme Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam EXVS Full Boost was also on display!
The Robot Spirits Extreme Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam EXVS Full Boost was also on display!
More info to follow in part 2 of our feature, which looks at the Gunpla Builders Base booth sponsored by the two bug hobby magazines.
⇒ Chara-Hobby 2012 event report (part 2)
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