Otaku Events
You didn't see any coverage of the Gundam Expo 2007 here because I was planning to go to Chara Hobby anyway and knew from last years event that they have a ton of Gundam stuff. Leaving for Makuhari Messe within the next hour.
For those who dont know, Chara Hobby is probably the biggest toy event of the year. While Wonfes is the figure event, Chara Hobby could be considered as the Gundam event of the year. Theres even going to be an eleven meter tall RX78 in the hall. Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby also have booths too. There are also Gunpla crash courses. Expect an onslaught of Gundam and mecha action starting tonight. You will need to prepare tissues and spare underpants and maybe a shovel depending on how much you soil your pants. You can get a feel of what will be in store for you by having a gander at last years coverage.
Speaking of events, I have revamped the events page so that you can actually find stuff in it. Its sorted by event and below each event title you can filter by season/year. If you are stuck in the office and feel like a virtual trip to an otaku event then you know where to look. The layout should also help new readers discover previous event coverage easily. The events link is available in the new header. And if you are a new reader - welcome!
