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Good Bye, Gundam!

By Muza-chan on Sep 2, 2009 | In Anime & Otaku | 54 feedbacks »

The time has come to say Good Bye to the life-size Gundam statue from Odaiba! For now, it is unknown what will be the fate of the statue after dismantling. I hope that after some time we will see it again, somewhere.

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Two months ago, after the construction was finished, there were estimates of approx 1.5 million visitors. But the success was much bigger, over 4.15 million visitors came to see the big Gundam. The record number of visitors was registered on August 23rd, 185,000.

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Many visitors (including me) queued to pass between the legs of the Gundam. It was worth it, especially for the detailed photos. :)

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I watched the visitors closely and I observed that many of them didn’t know much about Gundam, they were there just for fun or curiosity.

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Of course there were also a lot of Gundam fans, discussing, studying the details and taking photos from lots of angles.

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Unfortunately, the closing ceremony, where Tohru Furuya, Amuro’s seiyuu was planned to participate, was canceled because of a taifun.
Speaking of Amuro, I would have liked to see him around the Gundam… B)

Here’s the second series of Gundam photos, taken from various locations. Enjoy!

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From the shore, behind the statue:

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From Yurikamome:

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From the Maritime Science Museum:

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 Gandoro
Japan's gonna Convert it to Nu Gundam Suppousedly the JSDF is Testing "Funnels" Maybey We'll See a Fully functional RX-79 or an AV-98 Ingram
09/02/09 @ 17:13
 Brenda · http://brenda-beesnest.blogspot.com/
I know nothing about Gundam but these photos are incredible!
09/02/09 @ 18:31
 Banjo · http://showsondvd-tv.blogspot.com
So there going to replace it by another gundam and not plainly removing it!! I wish that they create 1 gundam per town/city... that would be great!! I'll miss this one
09/02/09 @ 19:32
 JapanSoc
Sayonara, Gundam!
The time has come to say Good Bye to the life-size Gundam statue from Odaiba! For now, it is unknown what will be the fate of the statue after dismantling. I hope that after some time we will see it again, somewhere.

Here’s the second series of Gund...
09/02/09 @ 19:35
 whipcracker Email · http://finehart.com/
Reading: Good Bye, Gundam! http://bit.ly/2rR9KX @muzachan It will never be sayanora to the gundam. Gundam will always be a part of japan no matter where you are.:thumb: Your photos are just breathtaking. Was that a picture of you taking a picture of Gundam? need to see a front view,:photo: I wonder what the Gigantor in Kobe will look like when it's done? Great article again as always. :thumb:
09/02/09 @ 22:41
 repulse (Peter Chen)
Twitter Comment
[link to post]
good buy Gundam! - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/02/09 @ 23:32
 James · http://www.naffworld.co.uk/blog
T_T GANDAMMMMUUU!!!!

Again I must say your pictures are top notch!
09/03/09 @ 00:07
 mazuhotohori (Mazu Hotohori)
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'Good Bye, Gundam!' - [link to post] (via @Muzachan) - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 00:34
 zomgpow (idris t)
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RT: @Muzachan: 'Good Bye, Gundam!' - [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 00:35
 Ederuferuto (Brian)
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RT @Muzachan: 'Good Bye, Gundam!' - [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 00:36
 KayHattori (Kay Hattori)
Twitter Comment
Such a big event in odaiba RT @Muzachan 'Good Bye, Gundam!' - [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 00:37
 puffdragon01 (Leo Nooyen)
Twitter Comment
@AustinOtaku Turn out the lights, the parties over, 'Good Bye, Gundam!' - [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 00:38
 repulse (Peter Chen)
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Good bye Gundam! - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 00:39
 McAlpine · http://thesoulofjapan.blogspot.com
C'mon Muza, you sound like you were crying when you took those last few shots from the train.
09/03/09 @ 01:57
 onggon · http://onggon.com
:yummy: OMG.. so huge!! Im not a fan of gundam but im surely love to take a photos of them.. wow!!
09/03/09 @ 02:00
 Laura · http://heartofmanga.blogspot.com
Thanks for all the cool photos! I'd only seen one photo of the statue and it didn't do it justice. I didn't realize it had the movement or lights. These are great, and I wish I could have seen it with my own eyes!
09/03/09 @ 02:54
 AustinOtaku (Austin Otaku)
Twitter Comment
@puffdragon01 Yeah. I saw that. It's a shame they can't keep it up. - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 03:48
 ciholmer (Curt Holmer)
Twitter Comment
Looks like they are going to dismantle the Giant Gundam in Odaiba's Shiokaze Park: Good Bye, Gundam! [link to post] @muzachan - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 04:34
 puffdragon01 (Leo Nooyen)
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Reading: Good Bye, Gundam! [link to post] @muzachan - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 05:32
 puffdragon01 (Leo Nooyen)
Twitter Comment
@AustinOtaku yea too bad. :( I wonder what that Gigantor in Kobe will look like when it's completed. - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 05:53
 LuciF (Lucian Florea)
Twitter Comment
RT @Muzachan: 'Good Bye, Gundam!' - [link to post] - I'm sure they will rebuild it, somewhere :) - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 09:33
 melchior (Edo Yudhistira)
Twitter Comment
rt @LuciF: RT @Muzachan: 'Good Bye, Gundam!' - [link to post] - I wish I can see it before it's taken down :( - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 10:29
 Wish_bot (Wish Bot)
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RT @melchior rt @LuciF: RT @Muzachan: 'Good Bye, Gundam!' - [link to post] - I wish I can see it before it's taken down :( - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 10:32
 kinonorg (kinonorg)
Twitter Comment
[link to post] // Goodbye Gundam - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/03/09 @ 11:05
 Project Hyakumeizan · http://onehundredmountains.blogspot.com/
Gundam gone? Damn....!
09/08/09 @ 22:38
 Deb · http://nourishthesoul.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing these incredible photos. That is one huge 'statue'!
09/11/09 @ 13:53
 Antonio Santibanez
They should put up an EVANGELION unit up now.
09/16/09 @ 19:32
 superbarons (Marco Tabarrini)
Twitter Comment
[link to post], un grande paese di bambini-tecnologici... - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/29/09 @ 16:32
 Sonia · http://milpalabrasmenos.blogspot.com/
Hi, I've come to meet you and I really liked your blog.
You have incredible picture.
:wave:
09/29/09 @ 23:04
 wini · http://artygirlsblog.blogspot.com/
Hi, thanks for the add! Wow, love this statue, its Awesome! What a shame its being dismantled. I really like your blog. Wini
10/04/09 @ 06:01
 30 Day Throw Down · http://30daythrowdown.blogspot.com
These are SUCH COOL PHOTOS! Hey, thanks so much for stopping by the 30 Day Throw Down blog and signing up to follow. WELCOME! :)
10/04/09 @ 06:29
 Klozz (Robert Costa)
Twitter Comment
RT @Muzachan: Good Bye, Gundam! [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
10/09/09 @ 19:36
 Divxguy · http://divx-moviez4u.blogspot.com/
woww its Awesome..
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10/12/09 @ 22:17
 ukamikaze (Jay)
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Good Bye, Gundam! [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
10/18/09 @ 02:57
 misterperturbed (Randy Caldwell)
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RT @Muzachan: Good Bye, Gundam! [link to post]
10/18/09 @ 03:33
 housi3000 (housemeister)
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big robot! i want to see him in real anytime [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
10/28/09 @ 20:56
 robotinc_mymy (morrison jansen)
Twitter Comment
RT @housi3000 big robot! i want to see him in real anytime [link to post] IT's A Gundam suit!! tHats so cool - Posted using Chat Catcher
10/28/09 @ 21:06
 sleetwalker (fabrizio)
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THIS ROBOT ROCKS! RT @housi3000 big robot! i want to see him in real anytime [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
10/28/09 @ 21:36
 alan_oldham (alan_oldham)
Twitter Comment
RT @housi3000 big robot! i want to see him in real anytime [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
10/29/09 @ 00:35
 dhiwin
On Twitter:
[link] -only if transformers was real!!
11/10/09 @ 16:47
 Dentists Pasadena · http://www.dentistspasadena.com/
Wow! That is so huge! I wonder if Japan will make something like this for their military defense. Hmmm.. that would be interesting.
11/17/09 @ 11:02
 XE7
On Twitter:
Beyond Awesome!! > Lifesize Gundam Statue! [link] #CGwave #Future
12/06/09 @ 09:42
 cgwave
On Twitter:
Beyond Awesome!! > Lifesize Gundam Statue! [link] #CGwave #Future
12/06/09 @ 09:42
 AshrafGhori
On Twitter:
Beyond Awesome!! > Lifesize Gundam Statue! [link] #CGwave #Future
12/06/09 @ 09:42
 xpanse
On Twitter:
Beyond Awesome!! > Lifesize Gundam Statue! [link] #CGwave #Future
12/06/09 @ 09:42
 lilbytes
On Twitter:
RT @AshrafGhori: Beyond Awesome!! > Lifesize Gundam Statue! [link] #CGwave #Future
12/06/09 @ 20:08
 Chris
Probably Dubai Land.
12/18/09 @ 08:00
 markyboi
On Twitter:
OMFG, how amazing is this? They made a life size gundam in Japan [link]
12/30/09 @ 02:21
 dogwasher08
On Twitter:
Gundam existe! [link] otra razón para visitar Japón.
01/21/10 @ 00:05
 Reinwood99
These photos are awesome! If humanity ever develops Mechs or Mecha, it will be the Japanese leading the development. BTW when are we going to see a Battletech movie? There have been over 90 novels, so there is plenty of material to work from.
02/23/10 @ 23:52
 JJLuke77
On Twitter:
RT @Muzachan: Good Bye, Gundam! http://bit.ly/93dABk
04/08/10 @ 10:32
 man_d
On Twitter:
Goodbye Gundam! [link]
06/08/10 @ 14:02
 Cajne
On Twitter:
[link]
07/14/10 @ 09:52
 endrinacrv
On Twitter:
:O Me recuerda tanto a los Power Rangers RT @Cajne: [link]
07/14/10 @ 10:00

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