Fans Gundam can now experience the game again rock-paper-scissors (suit) with a life-size handheld RX-78F00 at the Museum of Science, Tokyo. This exhibition, part of Gundam Next Future Science ExhibitThis event took place from October 3 to October 22. The event provides a rare opportunity for visitors to experience interaction with one of the legendary Mobile Suit pieces.
Life-Size Gundam Hand Facts
The life-size RX-78F00 hand used in this exhibition was previously part of the installation Gundam moving in Yokohama, at Yamashita Port. The installation was first introduced in December 2020 and attracted a lot of attention from visitors, mainly due to the attraction of a suit game (rock-paper-scissors) with those giant hands.
On March 31, 2023, this attraction in Yokohama came to an end, leaving many fans thinking that the chance to play suits with the RX-78F00 was over. However, the Museum of Science in Tokyo is now re-displaying the giant hand in the exhibition The Possibility of MS at Gundam Next Future Science Exhibit. This provides a new opportunity for visitors to play suits with hand replicas. Gundam The.
Three Main Sections at the Gundam Exhibition
Exhibition Gundam Next Future Science Exhibit consists of three main sections that showcase technological innovation and the future:
- Space Age of Technology - Highlights the development of technology in the space age and how it affects our lives.
- The Possibility of MS - This section allows visitors to play rock-paper-scissors with life-size hands Gundam, which is certainly a major attraction for mecha fans.
- Innovation of Future Lifestyles - Describe how future innovations can change human lifestyles in various fields.
For fans of Gundam, The Possibility of MS is the most interesting part because this is where the giant hand of the RX-78F00 is presented to interact directly with visitors.
Game Schedule and Details
Game of suits with life-size hands Gundam takes place every hour from 10:40 to 15:40. In each session, only four participants can participate. This means that you need to make sure to arrive early or register according to the schedule to avoid missing out.
To announce the attraction, the Museum of Science also released a short video on its X account (formerly Twitter), showcasing the RX-78F00 hand in suit play action. The video was released as a promotion to give visitors an idea of what they can expect when participating in the attraction.
Ticket Price Information
Admission to the Museum of Science to visit the exhibition Gundam Next Future Science Exhibit sold at the following prices:
- Adults: 950 yen
- Seniors over 65 years old: 850 yen
- Junior and senior high school students: 600 yen
- Children over 4 years old: 500 yen
Visitors with special needs who bring a disability or medical certificate can get a special discount for entry. The museum is also closed on October 9 and October 16, so you'll need to arrange a visit outside of these dates.
Opportunity to play suits with life-size hands Gundam is part of the unique experience offered at the exhibition Gundam Next Future Science Exhibit. The exhibition runs until October 22 at the Tokyo Museum of Science. If you are a fan of GundamBe sure to visit this exhibition and experience a suit play experience that you can't get anywhere else.
