Gundam Disassembly
Sayonara Gundam - dissasembly of the 1/1 scale Gundam in Odaiba. If only they rose the right arm when they took off the head...
More disassemble photos at Yattokame.
And for those who missed it - photos of the 1/1 scale available in this photo article.
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Student
Should have left it there forever!
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com
Agreed.
Then I would have been able to visit in in person! ^^
Blogger Looking For Employment
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Seconded! Or would it be thirded? Thirded sounds strange...
But anyway, I hope that when I come to Japan (I'm shooting for sometime in 2010), they'll have a 1:1 scale model of the original white Unit 00 from Neon Genesis Evangelion! *fingers crossed*
Student
http://yellowguy89.blogspot.com/
dont be disappointed, theyll use the left over armor panels for the real prototype
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
http://conrad501.wordpress.com/
Ditto,exactly....
WHY OH WHY DID THEY HAVE TO TAKE IT DOWN!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/Gabusaki
But if they did that, someone could stumble inside, find that it's operational and start piloting it. Do you want that?
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Yes.
http://personal.babelred.com
definitely, yes. :)
College Student
http://www.projectsaber.com
I agree, now I can't go see it in person. =/
Wonder what they're going to do with the parts?
Occupied
http://blog.naver.com/diabetic
they sooooooooo should've left it there forever!!!!!
it truly is sad to see it go *sniff*
Anigao Kigurumi Cosplayer, Professional mask maker.
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com
Aren't they moving it to somewhere else?
Hmm I was hoping they would reuse the frame for the Gundam to make a 1/1 mech of something else.
Maybe Evangelion, Gurren Lagann or Nu-Gundam or something.
You know what Japan needs?
They need a 1/1 SDF-1 Macross sitting waist deep in the city somewhere
To Aru Tenki Rain
http://kyourin7.blogspot.com/
I visited it prior to Comiket ^w^
next time they should set up a GX-9900 (my fav one :3) "satellite cannon XD !!"
Mirai Bustaaaaaaa!!!
No! Set up Burning Gundam in HK :P
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Gundam fight?
Experiment volunteer for social dysfunctionality
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
Wouldn't it be more appropriate if they put up Master Gundam in HK?
Experiment volunteer for social dysfunctionality
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
NAY!! Hi-Nu or Bust!!
Can't believe it!
Hoped to visit Japan next year and see it... T_T
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
the dream is over
???Confused???
So sad to see it dismantled... T_T
Good-For-Nothing
T_T *Salutes*
Game Design apprentice
http://toratohora.blogspot.com/
(T^T)>
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
I have made my first pilgrimage to Japan to see this with my very own eyes, it was definitely a worthy experience for me. In contrary to popular believe (you can throw rotten veggie at me if you want), it is unwise to try to keep 18 meters tall, motor driven (meaning moving parts), blinking lights statue up for long period of time because it will become a maintenance nightmare, and very very costly as well. Just blinking lights would have been fine, but with moving parts is a big no no.
I am sure we will see Gundam rise again from the ground, someday.
Student
http://vixion.wordpress.com/
same here, also go to japan just to see that thing :D
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Seen the Gundam twice during the 3 days I was in Japan, joined the festivity, bought the T-shirt, taken the official photo with the Gundam, very satisfied.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
I think they ought to keep this intact indoor somewhere, either standing or lying down... It's really is a waste to take it down after just a few months.
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
They need to build a the Wooden Horse first!
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
You mean the White Base? XD
Systems Engineer
http://www.mechacentral.com
LOL :)
I would settle for a line of a person-sized SD Gundams along our Darling Harbour here in Sydney (or anywhere in the world for that matter) - should be fun to walk, take photos... Hope Bandai/Sunrise read Danny's site :)
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
-Agrees-.
I demand that they rebuild it at a museum next to the dinosaur exhibition!
Oppai Inochi
http://rockleelotus.wordpress.com/
NOOOOOOOooooooOOoOOOoooo!!
ill take it if they dont want it.
Full-time geek/Part-time student/Part-time musician
http://randomgeekness.livejournal.com/
They should make it more resistent and put it back again!.
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
we'll need about seventy billion cans of TopCoat for that
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
I was one of the lucky people was able to see it in person.
It was so great!!!
I wonder would they put it up again...maybe they should put it up for every summer...a great tourist attraction!!!
mahou kishi
http://www.animedia.com.mx
BAAAAAAWWWWWWW I really dont know why they had to dissasemble.
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Rest in pieces, Gundam~!
still trying to figure it out...
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
my heart is crying T.T
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. 軍曹/Droid Hunter
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*salute*
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
If I totally could, I'd ask for them to ship this to me and then I'll put it up somewhere in the PH.....
Sayonara, Gundam, we barely knew ye.....
Future anime voice actor
http://bladexd.deviantart.com
now...I'll never see it...
Daydreaming student
http://princessrisi.tumblr.com
Noooooooooooo, I was in Japan last summer, and will be hopefully (fingers crossed) going there to teach next year, but couldn't afford to go this summer, and I <3 Gundam, and never got to see this in the flesh.
*very long, sad, face*
studying comp studies
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
We cab=n see Gundam in 2016, hopefully.. one of punynari's pics I saw a 2016 olympic decal on its right shoulder.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
I wished that they would leave it there so I could eventually come and see it some day. Too bad it had to be taken down.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
oh noes :( Glad was able to see it in person tho! But what a pity! They really should have left it there forever!
Student
That’s horrible to finally see it get dismantled, but hopefully they’ll do the right thing and tour it around the world at some point for everyone to enjoy!
フリー漫画家/Comic Artist
http://mangayomo.com/blog/
分解したものは破棄するのか、気になるところです。
・・・くれないかな？ｗｗｗ
Student
http://www.optimisticpenguin.com/
:( makes me sad I so wanted to see it when I go Japan next year, oh well
Service desk support
http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net
The right arm would also need to be removed for 100% authenticity of that famous pose.
Wonder what they'll do with the parts... I bet they'll auction them off to the megafans!! (and keep the head for a museum or something)
Student
http://otakumytaku.wordpress.com/
Such a shame they're taking it down. I was lucky enough to get to see it, and it was beyond awesome.
Customer Service
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Maybe just maybe - they will re-assembled that Gundam in front of Bandai Group HQ.... as a symbol that GunPla is the best money making tools for Bandai over the last few years...
三年せいとオタク
It would've been ice if they opened up a Gundam park full of 1/1 scale models. =/
currently a NEET ToT
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What they need to do now, instead of completely dismantling it, use the parts and work on creating a real usable mobile suit...
Student
http://the-home-planet.blogspot.com
Why must is already be disassembled...
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
hope someone (evil mad scientist) assembles it back in secret and makes it fly.
Student, I hate school. FML
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I WANTED TO SEE IT!!!!! my childhood dream is lost...
Alchemist in training
Its just so Sad to see it disassembled , Its just a waste not putting it there Forever .
Well , Good things must End
omg why why!
university...knowledge brings fear
ahhh, that sucks. i thought they were planning to have it be a permanent landmark-Japan's answer to our Statue of Liberty lol.
student
http://www.gunpla-inochi.com
They STILL haven't gave an explanation why they took it down D:. Why not leave it there?! *Gundam rage*
Student
http://panzeriv.multiply.com/
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO~~~~~~~~~~~~ Why they have to disassembled it!!!!!!!!!!!! Now my dream to take a picture of it is gone!!!!!!!!!!
It was awesome while it lasted..
Why did they have to disassemble it anyway ?
student
http://listlessink.wordpress.com/
Would like to know why they disassembled this as well.It seems perfectly reasonable to keep it standing there as a monument and landmark.
Student
Good bye Gundam, I wonder who's going to purchase it and display it in their back yard?
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
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This is sad........
Sayonara Gundam RX-78.
Student
http://vixion.wordpress.com/
omochi kaeriiii!!!!
next is strike gundam lol
IT Support
why take it off? i was still planning to go visit it at the end of the year... omg... orz
I was lucky and got to see it in person! its sooo cool! they should reassemble it here in Honolulu!
http://hajhaj.livejournal.com/profile
It was dope while it lasted. :C
Student/Website Designer
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What a sad sight :(
We will miss you, great Gundam!
Student
http://holy-star-ocean.livejournal.com
Sad Face =(
New model will appear soon I hope XD
research student
http://osakacchi.blogspot.com/
nuohh... they really take it down... ;_;
at least i got to see it though, even if it's in the middle of typhoon.
University Student
It's such a shame! That would have been lovely as a permanent landmark. It certainly is a great tourist attraction and I would have loved to see it in person. I hope they set it up in a more permanent location. The thought that it might become scrap after only a few months makes me very sad.
Student
Sad pictures.
Software Consultant
http://kamlau.com
Now I wonder if they are going to do the same to Tetsujin in Kobe?
Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
NOOOOOOOOOO~~~~~~~~!
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Feeling sad right now. Looks like times I visited it during its construction phase but in reverse.
Midway through the Gundam's display, they did change the "SCV White Base WB" logo for the "Tokyo 2016 Canidate City" logo. Maybe they'll put the Gundam up one more time if Japan gets the Olympics in 2016. Hopefully, it finds a more permanent location much sooner then that though. That's quite some time away.
It's kinda sad seeing them take it down. I hope in the near future they'll find a spot for it and leave it up permanently.
Tech Support/Semi-programmer XD
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :'(
I hope there would be another one of this in the future and by then i will be ready XD
Student
http://purplezest.wordpress.com/
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, why did they have to take it down - should have left it ther forever. the space dosn't look the same without it. hope they put it up somewhere else
Student
Permanence is over-rated
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Awwwwwww boo!!! Its not even october yet!
would they move it to another museum ! >_<
http://www.stefkov.com/
I wish they'd left it there so I could go and see it next year. I hope it gets moved to a museum or something.
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Balls! I was hoping to go there and see it when i visit in october, but i guess im too late. Someone should release an official press release about its success, why it was taken down, and what they are doing with it now. It only makes sense as fans have so many questions.
Besides, its not like it was a white elephant and drained the government's cash and no one was visiting it...
Underpants inspector #42
I was lucky enough to see it in July. I'd love to know what they're going to do with it now, I'll be keeping a watch on ebay.
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
NO!!! My precious Gundam... GONE!!! DX
Associate Network Administrator
Glad I got to see this, though I'll probably miss the Kobe Tetsujin.
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
*Sad* It's gone now =((
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
http://www.chucksanimeshrine.com
NOOO!!..damn..i wanted to see it in person T^T
trainee at German Telekom
http://grew.themania.org/
Somehow... sad T^T
Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dramacd/
I saw it and I was underwhelmed... But the novelty was nice. A full scale Gundam in front of me.
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
Epic fail T_T
http://h4msterworld.wordpress.com/
didn't get the chance to see it, and now it's already gone T.T
Student and full-time otaku
A crying shame. Hope they store the parts somewhere so it can be put back up if someone funds it....
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
Hope its assembled somewhere else, such a shame to see it disappear for ever.
~Undine~
http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com
It really is a shame, they made such an expensive and absolutely stunning life size replica to only leave it up for a few months... too bad.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
They should have left it there for the world to admire...
Student
http://cream77.deviantart.com/
Lol They should try to make real Mobile suits.Though im sure one would cost billions.
Student
SO what are they going to do with all that spare metal? Use it to build a REAL one?
Hospital supply manager and Gundam pilot in training
I'm glad I was able to see it. I took many photos and videos. Went to Tokyo only for one week to see it at the opening day. Next time we see a life size Gundam it will be a functional one. Sayonara, iie, mata ne Gundam! Nippon banzai!!
Otaku
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
student, nerd, gamer
http://www.myspace.com/fallenxsun
i never got a chance to visit it... :[
Screenwriter Wannabe
noooooooo!! you blew it up!! why would you build something so epic just to take it down??
Student
I know right? It was epic! and now its just gone...
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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Someone should bury the shell and bits and pieces of it somewhere, along with recordings of Gundam anime. Years and years later aliens will come and find it and be in awe.
Certified Trouble Maker, Part-Time Otaku
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fiiuhh.....managed to see it on time during the summer vacation.
it was really an amazing experience :D but sadly, why should they disassemble such magnificent work....poor gundam..
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
Why take it down WHY!!!! T_T
Engineer
http://philabong.webs.com/
Darn it! Looks like I'll be missing it on my trip over to Japan next week.
http://news.monsterlittle.com
Missed it >_<
Where will it go next? Wanted to see it for myself next time.
nice vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35LOVXhfQjA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSguhKWe5cI
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
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Wanted to see it in person...
Upcoming College Student and Otaku
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I didn't get to see it in person but I understand why they took it down. Costs a lot to keep that stuff up in tip top shape ^_^ Who knows, maybe they will put it back up somewhere away from the elements ^_^ Maybe in an aircraft hanger where they will secretly make the gundam fully operational ^^
Jalop-er
Take it on a world tour, I beg of you Bandai!
Teacher of English
http://www.freewebs.com/superrobots/
Can you please re-assemble it in my back yard? Domo arigatoo gozaimas.
Teacher of English
http://www.freewebs.com/superrobots/
Joking apart. I would like it to be re-assembled in Bandai or Sunrise Museum for everyone to appreciate its beauty.
its so sad
Flash illustrator & Animator
http://imalang.blogspot.com
Gigantor should have already been completed no?
I would have also love to have this still up but Im sure it's not the last we'll see of Gundam.
wing zero...next...please? lol
http://www.youtube.com/user/Gabusaki
They should have it operational if they put it back together later.
Medical School Student
http://xilvan.wordpress.com/
damn i just thought i will go to see the gundam with my own eyes.=.=
Student
http://youtube.com/lilkidz
They don't want anyone piloting the gundam :O Or maybe making a real operational gundam ;P lol w/e~
http://ant1ph0n.deviantart.com
it's all a ruse... they're really getting it ready to be military operational!