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.

Image Credit: © SOTSU・SUNRISE

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* 

Image Credit: © SOTSU・SUNRISE

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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Meet Kunio Okawara and Gundam Seiyuu-s At Gundam Docks At Singapore Happening In June

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Collectors and fans of the Japanese popular culture are in for a rare treat as the organisers of Gundam Docks at Singapore shed some light on the details for their highly-anticipated overseas showcase. 

Meet the Legend himself – The Pioneer of Mechanic Designers

Kunio Okawara, Japan’s first mechanic designer who designed Mobile Suit Gundam, will be in Singapore to meet the fans on 6 June 2015 during the official opening of the exhibition at Takashimaya.

Fans will get a chance to meet mechanic designer Kunio Okawara in person. He is the highly-respected pioneer as Japan’s first mechanic designer and started his career in 1972. Since then, his notable works include Mobile Suit Gundam, Yatterman, The Unchallengeable Daitarn 3, Fang of the Sun Dougram and Brave Fighter Exkiser. His fans will also be able to hear more about his experience during a live talk show!

GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS TRY Stage in Singapore

On 20 June, fans will be able to meet the voice actors and actresses (seiyuu) from the anime, GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS TRY in Singapore too. Kazuki Togashi (Voice Actress for Sekai Kamiki), Yuuma Uchida (Voice Actor for Yuuma Kousaka) and Yui Makino (Voice Actress for Fumina Hoshino) will be in Singapore to meet the fans.

Japanese rock band, BACK-ON, who composed and performed three theme songs for GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS and GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS TRY, will join fans in Singapore on 20 June as well. They will perform their debut performance in Singapore, on stage at Takashimaya Square.

First time in Singapore – Exclusive Limited Edition Merchandise

In addition to the over 200 models of the Gundam series brought in for the exhibition, fans and collectors can check out a series of limited edition merchandise, some of which are exclusively available only in this exhibition. *Pricing of these merchandise will be announced on a later date.*

With over 10 booths, the limited edition merchandise include:

RG 1/144 RX-78-2 GUNDAM Ver.GUNDAM DOCKS AT SINGAPORE

RG 1/144 MS-06S ZAKUⅡ Ver.GUNDAM DOCKS AT SINGAPORE

An exhibition that will delight and awe everyone

Leading up to the exhibition, members of the public can look out for a special surprise during the weekend of 30 and 31 May. A special Gundam transporter will be out on the streets to surprise lucky fans. More details on this as well as the programme line-up for the exhibition will be shared closer to date.

Gundam Docks at Singapore 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.

Catch you there!

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