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The Tokyo Gundam Like You Have Never Seen It Before
Now fully finished, the amazing full-scale Gundam has become an unofficial Tokyo landmark. The robot is so impressive that photographers are populating Flickr with beautiful photos showing every single little detail. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Jim Topoleski: You have got to hand it to the Japanese to not only pull this off, but detail it out well... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Preeeeetty Pink Gundam Confuses My Masculinity
I love Gundam. Seriously, I really love love love it. But this pink hellokittyzed Gundam makes me have doubts about my sexuality. More » -
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Full Size Gundam Video: It Moves! It Moves!
Yes, not only it looks amazing at night but the full size Gundam protecting Tokyo right now actually moves, as this video shows. You can check all its details up close in these videos: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by nathantrumbull: This isn't looking good for America... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Activated Full Size Gundam Robot Looks Totally, Absofrikinlutely ZOMG!
Holy frak. If you thought the 59-foot-tall Gundam in Tokyo was impressive when it was finished, you haven't seen it fully armed and operative at night. Beautiful and actually scary. Check the impressive close up: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by MightyCow: Forget the space race - America needs to go toe to toe with Japan in the Robot Race. Where's our... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Tokyo's Life-Sized Gundam is Just About Finished
We've seen just the legs awkwardly standing there, but now we can witness the full scope of Tokyo's new 59-foot-tall Gundam statue. And it is awesome. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Andre Ondre: A Transformer robot would be better. Gundam seriously!!! 9 Responses | Other threads
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59-Feet-Tall Gundam to Guard Tokyo Against Aliens, Enemy Robots
If you want to be safe against the potential attacks by aliens, enemy robots, and miscellaneous evil forces, move to Tokyo. There, a 59-feet Gundam will be guarding the city starting from this July. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by whatne1wuddo: Having no interest in Anime or Gundam, I always though the toys were badass, and this is just sweet! Hopefully... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Junk 4GB Of Stuff in The Trunks of Lupin The Third And Gundam
Anime fans can now store information on two of the genre's most famous characters—Lupin the Third and Gundam. Both USB figurines come with little extra accessories (like a pistol for Lupin and a shield for Gundam) and store 4GB of stuff. When you want to use them, twist their legs into sitting position and a USB port will pop out the back. Yeah, you're loading info into Lupin and Gundam's butts. Got a problem with that? The Gundam USB will be available in late November, and the Lupin one will come mid-December. Pricing was not yet available. [Buffalo Japan via Akihabara News]
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By Elaine ChowComment by RE-L: I must admit, I haven't watched either anime. But this looks awesome for laptops! 3 Responses | Other threads
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Japanese Gundam Slippers Make Giant Robot Noises
While browsing the usually awesome Tokyu Hands, I found only one really great thing: These Gundam slippers, with faux gold trim. They make giant robot stomping noises as you walk. Video: More »
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By Brian LamComment by Phishy: Dood! How can you so nonchalantly put those back down with out at least thinking about buying them! At least... 3 Responses | Other threads
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By Adam FrucciComment by ktoth04: Haro exists in several gundam series. There are 2 of them in gundam 00, and the orange one is... more » | Other threads
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robots
Robo-One Robot Street Fighter: Actual Robot Chicken Beats Metal Ass, But Where's the Beef?
Twice a year Japan holds the Robo-One championships, which is like Street Fighter for robots. The most awesome one by far is Leghorn, a robot chicken (hell yes) that beats down other tin cans with its "Chicken Chop." But is that really all they've got? One of the dudes said it's all about making robot battles from anime a reality, so um, where the hell are the lasers and finger missiles? Or even, buzzsaws, smashers and bashers like Battlebots? I mean, someone went so far as to calculate how to make real-life Gundam, so I know they can do better. Next time, I want explosions and robot gore. [Reuters via Gridskipper] -
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Muscle Robot Suit Makes Most Powerful Carpenters Since Jesus
While we're all about powered exoskeletons to accelerate soldiers' badassery, Japan builds them for stuff like carpentry. Apparently the suckiest aspect of the job is fitting in ceiling boards, which requires a lot of raw power in an unnatural body position, since it's all done over-the-head. Nagoya University's robot suit basically makes their arms like Jax from Mortal Kombat, so they can toss 'em up there, slam in the screws and be done without breaking a sweat. I wanna wear a robot suit to work. [Physorg via The Raw Feed]
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Comment by feckineejit: @Geektique: drywall lifts that you can wear as a backpack? I don't think so... more » | Other threads
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How Much Would it Cost to Make a Life-Size Working Gundam?
A full-scale Gundam robot is one thing, but how much would it actually cost to build one that could actually walk? According to an estimate published on the SciencePortal website run by the Japan Science and Technology Agency, the total cost for parts alone would be $725,000,000. That figure would not include labor, fancy weaponry, or any flying capabilities. The whole shebang would be powered by and IBM Blue Gene supercomputer and 30 giant 400KW motors. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by fuzzymemo: why are everyone surprise with the price tag? it's almost the same as a Navy's aircraft carrier. Not all that... more » | Other threads
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higher learning
Tokyo National University Begins Anime Graduate Program, Otaku Applicants Surge Overnight
Starting next year, the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts will have something that's long overdue for an otaku-rich country: a two-year graduate degree in anime production—the first for a non-private institution in Japan. Courses will be taught by full-time professionals from the anime world including Koji Yamamura, and students will leave with two or three full-fledged works under their belt. We're jealous, but we think we might hold out for the Ph. D. in Gundam Suit fabrication studies. One day. [Yomiuri Shimbun] -
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Gundam Air Ionizer Freshens Room, Saves Humanity
Banpresto's releasing 7 odd Gundam-styled accessories next month, but the most interesting one is this Gundam USB Ionizer. It's shaped like the "White Base", white apparently looks like a lion lazily stretching itself after an afternoon nap. We're not sure which parts of the Gundam takes in the air and which part excretes it with slightly more ionization, but it's probably those jets on the legs. Oh, and there's also a USB hub in there that looks like some kind of explosive box, but that's slightly less cool than a friggin space lion. [Akihabara News via Sci Fi Tech via Everything USB]
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By Jason ChenComment by ajile: Actually that is the mother ship from the anime NINJA ROBOTS or Ninja Robot Tobikage. It's kinda similar to the... more » | Other threads
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Japan Gets a Zaku 2-Style Helmet Phone from Sharp and Softbank
This must be the only cell phone I can think of whose charger is larger than the phone itself. Sharp and Softbank's charmingly-titled 913SH Full Face is a slider (closed, its looks give more than a nod to the iPhone, IMHO) which comes with an enormous Zaku 2 helmet that you stand the phone on to admire, charge, admire and charge. We thought you might like a gallery to brighten up your Monday. More » -
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Japanese Bureaucrats Busted for Editing Gundam Wikipedia Entries on the Job
Six Japanese government drones in the Agriculture Ministry were given a verbal wag of the finger for dumping hours of worktime into editing Wikipedia, with one guy racking up over 260 contributions to Gundam-related entries. Speaking for the ministry on the matter, an official commented that "the Agriculture Ministry is not in charge of Gundam." (No joke.) Yeah, that would be the Ministry of Giant Robots. (Joke. Maybe.) [Yahoo!/AP, Flickr] -
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Gundam Helmet is not for Keeping your Golf Clubs in
Another day, another helmet. But this one is awesome. It wasn't stolen from a Giant Panda, neither would it look better on your butt. No, this is a bike lid that looks like our favorite robot. Available in Japan, there's a price on Gundam's head and another image after the jump. More » -
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$1,690 Gundam Shirt Teases Us With Vomit
These days, wearing a giant robot on your shirt just isn't enough to be ostracized from the party. Step up your game with the the Swarovski crystal hand-stitched Gundam tee. Not only is it a worthy homage to your favorite battle robot, but to Swarovski-covered tech everywhere. (On a side note, when will manufacturers tire of the same old, cover it in crystal method of making gadgets more expensive. How about just manufacturing more amazing tech?) More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by darkwaters: A true geek will build(make) it him/herself, save 75% and have at least 40% mare power(awesomeness). more » | Other threads
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Gundam IP Phone Turns Calls Into Epic Space Battles
Some kids grow up wanting to be firefighters and ballerinas, but most grow up wanting to pilot giant robotic killing machines. Since we aren't living in the future just yet, you'll have to satisfy your fantasies with this Gundam IP phone. The headset and software are pretty standard fare, but it also comes with a GUI that puts you in the cockpit of an armored suit while you're making calls. If that doesn't give you the confidence you need to tackle those sales calls, nothing will. Available August 31 for about $45. More » -
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Gundam Skull Speakers
Harvested from the rusted out corpses of Gundam suits that died with valor in suborbital space combat. Powered by two AA batteries and the drool of thousands of Otaku nerdypants Robot lovers. More » -
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Haro Gundam Mac Mini Case
If you've been a Giz reader long enough, you'd remember the Gundam Haro case for mini PCs. Well, Bandai (or whoever made this) has retrofitted it for Mac minis as well. The case itself is actually more impressive in motion than it is in still shots, extending out its "ears," "legs," arms, and lighting up its arms, all while shouting annoyingly in Japanese. We suppose that's what the character's known for in the Gundam universe? More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Mr. Black @ Sanctuary93.com: If only it looked like Marvin... more » | Other threads
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Life-sized Gundam Wakes Up, Destroys Enemies, Takes a Nap?
If you are planning to go on vacation this July and you like huge robots (of the anime variety, not LG product ninja skinjobs), get a ticket to Japan, visit the Fuji entertainment park and get drunk with sake! More » -
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Platinum Gundam Protects Very Small Countries
Mounting cardboard boxes on our arms, legs, and head and running pretending we were Gundam is much easier these days since we get so many packages in the mail (FedEx/UPS Gundam ftw). But a Gundam made of platinum is pretty outrageous even for Japan. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Canthros: I think TokyoMango may have gotten a wire crossed. The Pink Tentacle article does not mention TakaraTomy involvement at all.... more » | Other threads
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Gundam Razor Defends Earth While Making You Presentable
Although there's no real benefit to having a Gundam razor as opposed to, say, a non-Gundam razor, you'll still feel safe using a razor sanctioned by a 50-foot Japanese defense robot. Then again, actual Gundam pilots are only 13 years old, which means these haven't actually been tested on real human beings. Wait, did we just confuse Gundam with real life? Uh oh. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by strider_mt2k: If only these came bundled with a cheap set of headphones... more » | Other threads
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robots
Japan's Makes Maid Robot That Surprisingly Looks like Gundam, Not a Sexy Lady
If you imagined Japan's roboticists making a robot that pours tea and washes dishes, you'd imagine some kind of sexy maid with a short skirt and gigantic knockers. Well, you'd be wrong. The University of Tokyo went in the complete opposite direction and made a robot that looks like a Gundam. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by bobman1235: Well, don't forget to get some Robot Insurance while you're at it. more » | Other threads
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Remote Controlled Gundam Robot Walks Better Than Stephen Hawking
GUNDAM!! Who hasn't watched a Gundam cartoon and wished they were 13 years old and piloting one of these huge mechs? Here's the next, next, next, next best thing to that. The remote controlled Gunwalker robot lets you walk the guy in "true two leg walking action" by using the "Magna Traction System". More »
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By Jason ChenComment by wahlumsurfer: So, how long until a government stills the idea and we start having our own Gundam Wars? With that, reading from... more » | Other threads
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robots
Domi Arigato, Mr Roboto: The Mother of all Gundams
Kotaku reports that, in the Land of the Rising Tentacle Porn, they've built a 7-meter tall Gundam. And it only took them 10 months to construct, complete with hydraulic pistons. One of them supposedly located in its More »
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By Brian LamComment by iDarkDesign: This is old, very old. This thing was around when I got into gundam, which was 6 years ago.. iDD more » | Other threads
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Human-Sized 1/12 Scale Gundam RX-78-2: Giant Toy Robot, Not Yet Big Enough to Pilot
Twisted sister-site Kotaku reports on this 5-foot tall fully articulating Gumdam sex doll for the missusaction figure. Designed for "men in their 20's to 40's" it costs $3000, weighs 77 pounds, includes a ginormous black gun, 14 moving parts, and an infrared remote. More »
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