Life-Size Gundam Head Displayed in Osaka Ahead of New Store
Gundam head arrives in Osaka ahead of Gundam Base. Osaka has been making a big push recently to obtain official status as Japan’s backup capital should a major disaster knock out government facilities in Tokyo.
Original headline at SoraNews24: “Life-size Gundam head going on display in Osaka, hopefully will find permanent home”
Key facts
- Display Start Date
- December 4
- Location
- Lucua South, Osaka
- Statue Height
- 2.2 meters
- Statue Weight
- 370 kilograms
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