A life-size model of the Gundam robot head will go on public display in Osaka next month, following the conclusion of the Expo 2025 world’s fair. The display is part of a broader expansion of the Gundam franchise within the city’s Lucua South entertainment complex.
Key Takeaways
- Display specifications: The Gundam head measures 2.2 meters in height and weighs approximately 370 kilograms.
- Upcoming exhibition: The display is scheduled to open on December 4 on the 10th floor of the Lucua South complex in the Umeda neighborhood.
- Retail expansion: A new Gundam Base specialty shop is slated to open in February, offering model kits and merchandise.
- Additional openings: A Tamashii Nations figure store and a Strict-G apparel boutique will open in the same complex in late November and early December.
- Local branding: The facility will feature a redesigned Haro robot mascot styled to resemble takoyaki, a local Osaka food specialty.
Relocation from Expo 2025
The head unit was previously part of the RX-78F00/E Gundam statue, which served as the centerpiece of the Gundam Next Future Pavilion at Expo 2025. The original 18-meter statue, previously located in Yokohama, was dismantled following the conclusion of the fair. While the full statue has been taken apart, the head will be preserved for the new exhibition.
Future of the Installation
The display is set to begin on December 4, with no official end date announced by organizers. The installation precedes the February opening of a dedicated Gundam Base Osaka shop. The complex will also host an official Gundam Card Game store starting December 4. Strict-G, an apparel brand, will open a location on November 24, featuring merchandise specific to the Osaka region, including items referencing Osaka Castle.