Don Garcia aka NjNakedSnake Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 alternate nighttime pic alternate nighttime pic 2 A testament to the enduring appeal of giant anthropomorphized robots is currently towering over a Tokyo park as we speak: a full-scale replica of the iconic Gundam RX-78-2 is almost complete, making it the first ever in-scale mobile suit to accurately portray the proportions of the legendary mecha. Bandai, in conjunction with the Japanese government, built the 59-foot-tall monument in Tokyo's Odaiba Shiokaze park to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the landmark Mobile Suit Gundam animated series. Gundam began as a television show in 1979 and went on to spawn movies, books, video games, comics, toys, more TV series, and every other merchandising tie-in imaginable. The monument will be officially unveiled on July 11, and will continue to watch over the people of Tokyo until the end of the summer. AWESOME images, and an awesome video. This thing moves, lights up, lets off steam, and has awesome theme music! And "now that the Gundam is complete, Kobe's Wakamatsu Park is next on the list to build their very own life-sized Tetsujin (also known as Gigantor, I believe). 60 feet tall and weighing in at 50 tons, Tetsujin will be on permanent display starting in October (an installation that may turn to semi-permanent should Tetsujin grow tired of photo ops)." Here's concept art similar to the daytime pic of the Gundam robot: So yeah, pretty awesome. Those Japanese, they're f*cking awesome man. They're gonna usher us into the future if 2012 doesn't kill us all first. Big ass robots people, imagine the possibilities. A Gundam for every man, woman, and child. I'm gonna name mine Seymour! Think about it, wars being fought with Gundam-type robots. Doesn't seem so crazy anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt.slaughter Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Lol,I saw this on Adult Swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Murders Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 They say "replica" but we know better. Weapons of mass destrucion. Literally. But seriously, those things f*ckin' rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girish Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Holy f*ck! Even awesome seems too weak a word to describe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seachmall Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Those Japanese are some crazy f*ckers. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Tony Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Lol, I don't like where robotics is going, though. I'm not exactly afraid they're going to rise up one day and take over the world, but I do think that in the future they could put a lot of humans out of work. I don't want to see everything in the world done by robots in 30-40 years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I love it. But I think it has some competition. Kill 'em with cuteness (and creepiness) London! I'd love to see that in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Garcia aka NjNakedSnake Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 First time I saw that little girl vid, I was quite creeped out. But most impressed, and this Gundam thing just further blows my mind. It's art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'd love to see them hang out together. But if we wanna talk mechas - these have always blown my mind too. Redneck art to the max. A lot of fun. I don't know what possesses some of the people - but I love the results. http://www.mondospider.com/index.php And then there's this one: I love how casual the dude is. What a f*cking massive undertaking. http://www.neogentronyx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thosebout2rock Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Thats pretty mind blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ometh Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 That's completety amazing, but I was a bit disappointed. I thought it could walk, not just move his head. Also lol at the theme music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenage380 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 This is freaking awesome. We all know what gonna kill us now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceVanceDance07 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Holy sh*t, that is so cool. Imagine if the thing actually moved around and started killing people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torcidas Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Just wait till it comes alive. Then we're all doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clem Fandango Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Never been a huge Gundam fan, but holy sh*t; that's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnia sunt Communia Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Only in Japan. That Gigantor statue looks like it's going to be awesome. I only wish other anime got the same treatment. Dragonball Z turned 20 this year and the only thing it got was a rubbish OVA and the original series re-released in HDTV. Hell! Outlaw Star turned 10 last year. I wouldn't mind seeing them make a scale replica of the ship of the same name: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt.slaughter Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I'd love to see them hang out together. But if we wanna talk mechas - these have always blown my mind too. Redneck art to the max. A lot of fun. I don't know what possesses some of the people - but I love the results. http://www.mondospider.com/index.php That's f*ckin' rad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lega_c Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I have one of those in my basement. This is wack! It's frikken AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin2404 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I was introduced to Gundam Dynasty Warriors for the PS3 the other week. The game was addictive but repetitive...and was entirely in Japanese so I had to make up my own story line. But DANG!!! I made a 59ft Gundam robot?! Is it really a robot or just a statue/model etc? I'd be amazed with it was a robot...something the US should think about when it comes to new advanced weapons. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gta-evo4 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Haha, crazy japs, cool. I cant wait for my robobabe to replace my inflatable one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CryptReaperDorian Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Now let's just see if they can make a Big Zam. Let's just say the Gundam wouldn't be much larger than its foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxidizer Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Good to see evidence that the Japanese government are utilizing their time, money and resources not only maturely but effectively. Now that's out of the way, what the hell is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Garcia aka NjNakedSnake Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Now that's out of the way, what the hell is it? From Wiki: The RX-78 Gundam is the iconic Gundam mecha design, introduced in 1979 in Yoshiyuki Tomino's and Sunrise's anime series Mobile Suit Gundam. In Mobile Suit Gundam, it is a testbed weapon for the Earth Federation, when it falls into the hands of Amuro Ray, the son of a weapons designer, who goes on to pilot it in the Earth Federation's war against the Principality of Zeon. As the success of Mobile Suit Gundam began the Gundam franchise, this design was the first of many variations in subsequent works. The design appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam, called the RX-78-2 Gundam serves as the iconic symbol of the Gundam franchise and sparked the creation of its multiple sequels and spinoffs. So it's an awe-inspiring commemoration of the Gundam mecha design that started it all. Frankly, I'd now love to see a life-size Godzilla animatronic, who's with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moth Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Frankly, I'd now love to see a life-size Godzilla animatronic, who's with me? That is what i would like to see. I think Godzilla is more famous then Gundam and everybody likes Godzilla. They should built that instead of this statue with a moving head. Formerly known as The General Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthYENIK Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Screw Godzilla, I want to see Gamera! Or maybe give one of these robots the technology of ASIMO. It would be crazy to see them walking and running around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullMetal Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 OK, this has proven that the Japanese are in fact totally crazy (well, before this it was already publically known). Still, they're crazy ... but they know how to make sh*t! Damnit. This also reminds me that I really want to visit Japan in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Democrab Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 How about a Zoid next time? One that really works so I can steal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruXter Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I'd love to see them hang out together. But if we wanna talk mechas - these have always blown my mind too. Redneck art to the max. A lot of fun. I don't know what possesses some of the people - but I love the results. http://www.mondospider.com/index.php And then there's this one: I love how casual the dude is. What a f*cking massive undertaking. http://www.neogentronyx.com/ See, now that's real. That's getting closer to what we actually need. Something that functions . That other crap is stupid. that gundam "robot" is a big plastic statue that smokes and the head pivots. I saw the head move and thought " oh damn that things about to take off" nope not a robot. now that guy in your post with the mech. not the spider but the big mech, he had that up for sale back in 93-95 and I think someone in japan bought it. never heard of anything on it since then. I remember because it was covered on G4 back when g4 was pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtathebest4ever Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 the first 40 seconds of watching this thread i though it was a milestone topic and i was sure those pics were fake. but that was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effy in Chains Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Awesome statue indeed, but what interests me more is the last 3 videos posted by Otter. If that's what ordinary civilians can build, then i'd love to see what the Military has created in terms of powered mechs, particularly the U.S and Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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