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NEWS: 18-Meter Life-Size Gundam's Videos, Night Shots Posted


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wilson_x1999



Joined: 04 Aug 2006
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:10 pm Reply with quote
The King of Harts wrote:
Am the only one who thinks this is a total waste of money? I understand Gundam is a big deal, but does it really need to be that big and light up?


I'm thinking you might not like Vegas at all Razz

Why would it be a waste of money? It's an attraction, it's gonna bring fans to the area, who will spend money there.
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littlegreenwolf



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:24 pm Reply with quote
I am not a Gundam fan, but that is awesome.
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Megiddo



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:25 pm Reply with quote
coldspider wrote:

NO DISASSEMBLE! NO DISASSEMBLE!

lol


Can you imagine a giant Johnny 5? I can't either.

Nice job Japan. Way to advance your military research under the guise of tourism and public exposition. [/joke]
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The Ramblin' Wreck



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:43 pm Reply with quote
What, no "GIANT ROBOT HANDS" joke yet? I'm disappointed.

And yes, put that in my backyard, please. Do you take American Express?
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chronium



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 2:06 pm Reply with quote
it is a bit disappointing they could have at least made the arms movable instead of just the head.
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JLightstar



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:42 pm Reply with quote
my question is why they didn't get the voice actor who's character piloted it, to record his catchphrase so it can be yelled from the cockpit. ( Not much of a gundam fan btw..)
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penguintruth



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:26 pm Reply with quote
Look out, North Korea!

Moeagare, moeagare, moeagare, Gundamu!

Yeah, it would be great if they could get a recording of Tohru Furuya to play from inside the Gundam, or maybe a speaker with him somewhere else.
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mdo7



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:28 pm Reply with quote
Quoting Frankenstein: "Look! It's moving. It's alive. It's alive... It's alive, it's moving, it's alive, it's alive, it's alive, it's alive, IT'S ALIVE!"

Well ANN isn't the only one that kept track of a life-size Gundam.


http://kotaku.com/5285082/enormous-gundam-is-done

Read the comments on there. It's somewhat hilarious.
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bdogthehog



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:39 pm Reply with quote
they should have a guy sitting nearby hidden with a mic and have him speak for the Gundam to the people who come and look at it. They do this at like Disneyland and 6 flags. Very amusing

Only question is... where is that guy hiding at!!??
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thief_ac



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:09 pm Reply with quote
WOW. I wish i could live in japan... This is one in a life time experience (let's hope is not the single miracle that will see from them)
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Zin5ki



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:23 pm Reply with quote
bdogthehog wrote:
they should have a guy sitting nearby hidden with a mic and have him speak for the Gundam to the people who come and look at it.

If the Gundam can indeed talk, I've just been dealt a major spoiler.
Though I'm doubtful about it, I'd like there to be a fully-equipped cockpit in this thing, for completion's sake.
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Kit-Tsukasa



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:51 pm Reply with quote
The King of Harts wrote:
Am the only one who thinks this is a total waste of money? I understand Gundam is a big deal, but does it really need to be that big and light up?

Something just came to me. Could you imagine the Statue of Liberty and this thing going at it in the middle of Tokyo or New York? That'd make a great movie.

If they make this a landmark/wonder of the world, that would be awesome. Not a waste of money in my opinion especially since it's the 30th anniversary.
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newborntoanime



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:19 pm Reply with quote
Frozen Slime wrote:
I wouldn't be surprised if I see a certain Middle Eastern kid or some green-haired androgynous guy climbing up that thing and trying to steal it.
Laughing Don't forget a brown haired metahuman with guardian complex! Anime hyper
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FaytLein



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:09 pm Reply with quote
Actually, I tend to think this is a covert declaration of war on Japan's part. All the US needs to do is build Gundam Maxter, and we can settle this robot fight in a good clean battle.
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Variant_Wings



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:28 pm Reply with quote
i think it would be pretty cool if they build a building or something to have it on display in side so it won't get ruined. like a building for international anime convention or something. so they won't have to tear it down. Confused
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