Exclusive SG50 Gundam Model Kits Will Be Launched At Gundam Docks on 4 June

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With the talks of SG50 fast approaching, we are all stocking up on the reds and whites. Now for the Gundam fans, this is one worth queuing up and displaying at home for!

Yes! A specially designed, limited edition HG RX-78-2 GUNDAM model decked in red and white with a prominent SG50 logo on the chest and a Merlion head on the shield and "SINGAPORE" etched on the side will be launched and made available at the Gundam Docks at Singapore exhibition which runs from 4 – 28 June 2015 at Ngee Ann City.

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Named as the HG RX-78-2 GUNDAM Ver. SG50, this exclusive Gundam model kit is designed by the legendary mechanic designer, Master of Gundam - Kunio Okawara in collaboration with Bandai Namco Asia to celebrate Singapore's 50th Birthday.

“It is such an honour to be able to design this special Gundam in cele-bration of Singapore’s 50th anniversary. This design is inspired by the red and white colours of Singapore’s national flag, and my impressions towards the beauty and cleanliness of the country. I hope everyone likes this, and it would be my great pleasure.” --- Kunio Okawara

Fans who purchase the SG50 GUNDAM Model Kit will stand a chance to get an autograph from Kunio Okawara himself at an autograph session on 6 June, 3pm at Takashimaya! The HG RX-78-2 GUNDAM Ver. SG50 will be available for sale at Takashimaya Square, in addition with other SG50 Gundam merchandise during the exhibition. *Pricing will be announced closer to date* 

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Gundam Docks at Singapore is held in celebration of the 35th anniversary of GUNDAM mod-el kit and in conjunction with Singapore’s Golden Jubilee. It is presented by Bandai Namco Asia, one of the leading toy makers and arcade, mobile and home video game publishers in Japan, and Takashimaya Department Store. Admission for the exhibition is free, and the exhibition will open from 10am to 9.30pm daily. For more updates and details on the exhibition, please check out www.gundamdocks.sg and my previous post ---> http://huneyzworld.blogspot.sg/2015/05/choose-your-side-in-war-of-gundam-this.html.

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Choose Your Side In The War Of Gundam This June!

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Fans of the Gundam Shirizu (ガンダムシリーズ), be sure to head down to Ngee Ann City from 4 to 28 June 2015!

YES! You saw it right! It is the super popular Japanese metaseries that features giant robots (mecha) called "Gundam"! The Mobile Suit Gundam series was created by Sunrise studios in 1979 and till today, there are still garnering a huge fanbase worldwide!

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Coming this June, Bandai Namco Asia and Takashimaya Department Store is presenting an iconic exhibition in celebration of the 35th anniversary of GUNDAM model kit as well as in conjunction with Singapore’s Golden Jubilee - the “Gundam Docks at Singapore”.

This is one of the largest such exhibitions outside Japan with an approximately 4,000sqm showcase, including over 200 models of the phenomenal Gundam series. The exhibition will be held at Takashimaya Square, B2 and Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. 

“Gundam Docks in Singapore will be Asia’s largest Gundam exhibition and showcase. Sin-gapore was selected to host the show as it is a strategic market for us and a gateway for South-east Asia. In partnership with one of Asia’s best shopping malls, we look forward to delivering a spectacular experience for fans, families, and friends in Singapore, as well as from the region.” --- Mr. Takayoshi Oyama, Bandai Namco Singapore’s Hobby Products Dept Manager

Choose your side in the war of robots
The experience begins as two gigantic robots loom above you at the Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. Witness the fight between Earth Federation vs Principality of Zeon as the RX-78-2 Gundam, the largest Gundam to be showcased outside Japan, come face to face with Char’s Zaku at the heart of Singapore’s Orchard Road.

The Gundam and Zaku are around 6 metres each, at a scale of 1:3, and weighs two tonnes each. Accompanied by daily light and sound shows held in the evenings, this is an activity you cannot miss as the war drama comes to life before your eyes.

Gundam Merchandise and Activities to thrill fans and J-pop lovers alike
Collectors, shoppers and anyone who wants to learn more about Gundam or bring home a piece of this extra-ordinary exhibition, can head down to Takashimaya Square, B2. There will be over 10 booths selling Gundam merchandises including exclusive editions.

Four Weeks of History, Excitement and Pure Legend
Admission for the exhibition is free, and the exhibition will open from 10am to 9.30pm daily. For more updates and details on the exhibition, please check out www.gundamdocks.sg.

About Mobile Suit Gundam (機動戦士ガンダム, Kidō Senshi Gundam)
Mobile Suit Gundam  is a televised anime series about humanity in space colonies and is one of present Japan’s top Popular Culture Icons. The series was written and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino with a total of 43 episodes aired in 1979.

The series was later re-edited for theatrical release and split into three movies in 1981. Yoshikazu Yasuhiko did the character designs and Kunio Okawara was responsible for the mechanical designs, including the titular Mobile Suit, the RX-78-2 Gundam.

The Gundam series depicts the wars created between fellow humans, and the realistic and profound drama that is born from it. The series introduced the new concepts of highly detailed, state-of-the-art scientific technology, and robots called “mobile suits” which are depicted strictly as weapons. And it established a new genre - Real Robot Anime.

To the audience, the youths feel true-to-life. They suffer through war, and as they struggle, they mature. This process is a crucial story element in the very first “Mobile Suit Gundam” series and in the many series that followed. In April 1979 the animated TV series “Mobile Suit Gundam” began airing. It was set in an era known as the “Universal Century” when mankind has migrated to space colonies, and de-picted the maturing of protagonist Amuro Ray as he lived through the tragedies and turmoil of humans warring against each other.

In 1981, this dramatic tale had led to the rise of enthusiastic fans, and the series was re-leased as three theatrical features, becoming a huge record-making hit. Afterwards, new series appeared such as “Mobile Suit Z Gundam – a sequel to the original series – and “Mobile suit Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket”, which was not directed by Yo-shiyuki Tomino. These revealed a new direction for the franchise and sparked a huge movement, continuing to excite the enthusiasm of viewers of every generation.

So, be sure to mark down the date on your calendar and be early to catch your favourite Gundam!

I wonder what merchandises are up for grabs, which ones are you hoping to find?

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