The Art of Gundam Exhibition - Event Info [Updated 8/10/14]

The Art of Gundam Exhibition - Event Info

The Art of Gundam is a major exhibition which introduces the fascinating world of “Mobile Suit Gundam,” the first monumental story of Gundam series, in the largest scale ever. The newest film will be shown in a virtual theater and more than 1000 items, which were used in the process of making TV programs and theatrical films, will be displayed.  Furthermore, a part of the most recent production will be introduced before going on public!  It’s full of highlights!! The Art of Gundam, which will display works from 35 years ago to the most recent, is an ultimate exhibition where you can fully enjoy Gundam’s timeless attraction and continuous message to the future.

Exhibition Schedule

Dates: July 12, 2014(Sat.)–August 3, 2014(Sun.) - Open 7 days a week during the exhibition

Time: 10:00–20:00 (last admission 19:00)

Location: Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan, 1-5-10 Kaigandori Minato-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Organized by

The Asahi Shimbun / SOTSU CO., LTD. SUNRISE INC. / BANDAI CO., LTD. / BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc. BANDAI VISUAL CO., LTD. / Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan

Official Website: http://www.gundam-ten.jp/

[Updated 8/10/14] *NEW*

Okoshi Tomoe taking a photo at The Art of Gundam Exhibition's RX-78-2 Cockpit photo booth

*Okoshi Tomoe appeared in many Japanese hobby magazine publications, popular is showing how-to in gunpla building.*

[Updated 7/20/14] 

The Art of Gundam Exhibition Promo Ads @ Namba Station (Osaka, Japan)

[Updated 7/16/14] 

Images of all The Art of Gundam Exhibition Promo Ads @ Namba Station (Osaka, Japan)

[Updated 7/13/14]

Tomino Yoshiyuki viewing the G no Reconguista displays

Special photo booth to take a picture like you are inside the cockpit of the RX-78-2 Gundam!

Exclusive items on sale:

[Updated 7/12/14] 

Opening Ceremony

[Updated 7/12/14] 

Exclusive Items:

HGUC 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam THE ART OF GUNDAM OSAKA Metallic Edition (Price: 1650 yen)

FW Gundam Converge Gundam & Zaku II Real Type Colors  (Price: 1300 yen)

HGUC 1/144 Char's Zaku II & Mass Production Zaku II THE ART OF GUNDAM OSAKA Metallic Edition  (Price: 2200 yen)

MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 3.0 Mechanic Clear  (Price: 4900 yen)

MG 1/100 Char's Zaku II Ver 2.0 Mechanic Clear  (Price: 3800 yen)

Mega Size 1/48 RX-78-2 Gundam Color Clear Ver.  (Price: 8450 yen) 

[Updated 7/11/14]

The Art of Gundam Exhibition - Opens July 12th 

Images via Gigazine

[Updated 7/9/14] 

Ichiban KUJI lottery draw - Exclusive Production Artworks 

■ Release Date: To be released beginning on Saturday, July 12, 2014 

■ Price: 500 yen once (tax included) 

■ Shop: Mobile Suit Gundam Exhibition (Osaka Culture Center) 

※ While supplies last

※ Please understand that there might be difference between the photograph and the actual product.

A glimpse of some display at this upcoming event

[Updated 7/8/14] 

The Asahi Shimbun (Asahi Newspaper) morning edition had an article about the upcoming The Art of Gundam Exhibition event, featuring an interview with Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (Mobile Suit Gundam Character Designer).

[Updated 7/7/14] 

Big Promo Ads @ Namba Station (Osaka, Japan)

[Updated 7/7/14] 

[Updated 7/2/14] 

Big Promo Ads @ Namba Station (Osaka, Japan)

[Updated 7/1/14] 

The Art of Gundam Exhibtion Coaster (45 Total)

[Updated 6/30/14] 

Big Promo Ads @ Namba Station (Osaka, Japan)

[Updated 6/24/14]

Big Promo Ad @ Namba Station (Osaka, Japan)

[Updated 6/17/14]

Currently setting up various display & dioramas...

[Updated 6/15/14]

An exhibition displaying more than 500 production art images from the Mobile Suit Gundam series.

A small size theater is being set up at the event to display orginal video from the Mobile Suit Gundam series.

[Updated 5/13/14]

Tickets on sale between May 12th 2014 thru July 11th 2014

*Pricing*

- Adults (1,800 yen)

- High School / Junior High School (1300 yen)

- 4 Years Old ~ Elementary (600 yen)

[Updated 5/5/14]

Between Jul 12th - Aug 31st 2014, The Art Of Gundam exhibition in Osaka will solicit participants to built 1000 HGUC 1/144 model kits to create a 'Gundam Grand Battle' diorama display.  This display will be featured when the The Art Of Gundam venue changes location to take place in Tokyo early next year. 

Click of the official link for more info: http://www.gundam-ten.jp/foryou/14050501/

[Updated 4/17/14]