I only fly Anaheim Electronics Also, the addresses can be found in the description.
@reijigamer
Жыл бұрын
Were SNRI flights not available lol
@Franz0818
Жыл бұрын
Last time I was in that flight, a couple of dudes dressed in Halloween costumes hijack the plane. They call themselves the Army of Crafty or something.
@SoulstrikerV
Жыл бұрын
@@Franz0818 Maybe it was Moffy. As in the mascot bird from the Luminous Witches anime. Perhaps Moffy was promoting an upcoming live show. 😆
@tiagokang639
Жыл бұрын
One of your best vids
@21stcenturyguy25
Жыл бұрын
Right On!
@GiantRobolove
Жыл бұрын
This took me way back. A pro tip for transportation in suitcases: take apart the boxes, fold them carefully and spread the runners across layers of clothing. That way you can fit in more kits. And we all know, more kits = more happiness.
@sloo6425
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks. I'm probably going for rare items like figures and Doujin/manga, merch and probably not kits when I'm going there, but that certain helps with the kits I do have at home and I was wondering how to store them without the boxes for space saving reasons (using bags instead of clothes).
@areasevenpro
Жыл бұрын
For those shopping for Gunpla, do not buy current Gunpla releases at The Gundam Base Tokyo, as they are being sold at retail; just buy the limited edition releases and/or reissues of very old kits there. Instead, go to Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera, and Yamada Denki, where regular Gunpla releases are sold at up to 20% off the retail price. Also, Yellow Submarine at Akihabara Radio Kaikan is a godsend, as they sell individual parts runners for most Gunpla kits in case you lost or broke a few parts. For example, I purchased an HGUC The O, but discovered that the kit was missing a bicep armor piece. Fortunately, Yellow Submarine had the complete runner for that kit. I also picked up the runner set for the RG GP01 Core Fighter II, as one of the beam saber handles on mine broke and gluing it back resulted in the Core Fighter permanently locked in Core Block mode.
@aristoph7239
Жыл бұрын
I'm studying in Japan and had the fortune of bumping into a G40 kit in Mandarake! They do tend to overprice their kits though, but their tendency to find rare kits kind of makes up for it.
@daitoray9876
Жыл бұрын
Did they ever have the Aegis, Duel, Buster, or Blitz in there?
@aristoph7239
Жыл бұрын
@@daitoray9876 no, don't think they have the master grades... My impression is that they amass p-bandai and event-exclusive kits. Maybe you'll have better luck finding them in the Bic Camera nearby. There's an entire wall lined with Master Grades there.
@daitoray9876
Жыл бұрын
@@aristoph7239 ah. I meant hgs
@aristoph7239
Жыл бұрын
@@daitoray9876 oh I don't know about hgs, sorry💧
@kurisu7885
Жыл бұрын
@@daitoray9876 I have an Aegis. It's a tiny G-frame kit but it's an Aegis.
@zivennesheim5183
Жыл бұрын
It's a great suggestion to keep your eyes open for shops. I found some of the best deals on figures walking around in downtown Sapporo heading to a mountain.
@qanitamahrani9139
Жыл бұрын
yeah, really keep your eyes open even until the last hours (if you manage to shop that long), found a really good Saber (fate) and Lunamaria figure for a cheap price, sad i didn't bought it, i should have
@zivennesheim5183
Жыл бұрын
@@qanitamahrani9139 Next time!
@jdesantiago100895
Жыл бұрын
I really wish I could visit Japan, but I don’t think that will ever be possible in my lifetime. It’s good to see all this cool stuff in this video though!
@brian728
Жыл бұрын
I hope you get to go some day. It's a magical place. Gambatte!
@hitachicordoba
Жыл бұрын
All I can do is keep playing the lottery, sigh...
@henrymanalo1395
Жыл бұрын
I feel the same
@kinglon3
Жыл бұрын
Im actually going in a week! Very excited
@TheMrSwampert
Жыл бұрын
Don’t say that, I’m sure you’ll have the opportunity one day. It’s truly a marvelous place
@ShazniAG
Жыл бұрын
Another thing to note about Yokohama is that it is only temporary until March 2023, so be sure to visit before then! Honorary mention to the Nu Gundam and Gundam Park in Fukuoka. Yeah it's a long way down from Tokyo but if you are in the area, definitely a must-go.
@Zullespianogram
11 ай бұрын
it's extended to mar 24 now :)
@fe2o3.rustyiron
Жыл бұрын
Living at Nakano, I gotta say that Nakano broadway is truly a place for more hardcore anime and manga fans. Mandarake could sometimes be overpriced comparing to online shopping (2000 yen at times), but if there is a re-release coming up the kits might have a discount, making them cheaper. Thanks for the video!
@junrosamura645
Жыл бұрын
I concur. I visit there quite often and prefer it over Akiba. I also love diecast cars so having many shops sell both is a dream for me.
@MSTGamingTV
Жыл бұрын
When I hear Tomino said women viewers are the one who save Gundam, I am quite doubt at first. But after I saw the amount of Yaoi doujinshi of Gundam, I change my mind. Gunpla saves Sunrise, but Yaoi save Gundam.
@dr.bright6272
Жыл бұрын
Now I definitely have to visit Japan
@Ryhillchibulls
Жыл бұрын
Reasons to bring an empty suitcase with you to Japan - The Video
@Lambda3141
Жыл бұрын
There are quite a few Gundam-themed bars all across Japan, and I would love to visit all of them!
@orionparish9858
Жыл бұрын
Kinda surprised they let you film or take pictures in the stores. Not sure what Japan's customs or rules are for something like this. But that was nice of them to allow it.
@kakarot197
Жыл бұрын
It varies widely from store to store, but most stores were okay with filming as long as I didn't bother the other customers. Some actively encouraged pictures/filming and sharing it online, some only allowed pictures, some required e-mailing for permission and others didn't allow anything period. Also, since Tokyo is used to tourists, the stores there are probably more open to people recording there.
@sloo6425
Жыл бұрын
Just gesture and ask them politely, they love please and thank you. I've lost the number of times the Japanese (and to be fair other) tourists in the past ask me if they can take pictures for them and help them out with stuff and I intent to reciprocate when I'm there. x)
@firstdecade7703
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation, I got something to do on Christmas now.
@signalhunter2290
Жыл бұрын
36 Dollars just to get a close up view on the Grandaddy Gundam with elevated viewing? That's a fucking bargain I'll gladly take.
@6catsinanalley
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been to the Unicorn and Gundam Base many times, most recently last summer. It was crazy in there with so many different kits and you can only buy five or so. Also funny to see all these guys dragging their girlfriends along and making them hold their gunplas
@noramir6151
Жыл бұрын
"babe you dont have enough money to buy this kit" "let me dream"
@shadowdarter
Жыл бұрын
I would also recomend Jimbōchō or the book city as it is a place you can pretty much find any book in any language in Japan.
@keresztes813
Жыл бұрын
To be honest, GWitch reignited the flame in my soul that I forgot I had for Gundam. Thanks for that I found your channel. ///ω///
@juliegrine2875
Жыл бұрын
7:25 the ball army
@ianmccoy13
Жыл бұрын
Okay, so you crush your wallet until it bleeds. How do you get your stuff home? Buy extra suitcases and pay the airline fee, or ship via postal/shipping service?
@reijigamer
Жыл бұрын
Depends on how much stuff you got and which option would be cheaper. I plan on buying enough to ship via Japan post
@kakarot197
Жыл бұрын
Really depends on your airline. Some have crazy expensive excess baggage fees and others surprisingly cheap. But seapost is usually a good and cheap way to get things home (albeit exceedingly slow)
@albertko1
Жыл бұрын
One common suggestion for kits specifically but still holds for other items is to unpackage. Especially with HG kits and some MGs, there's a heck of a lot of empty space, take the runners out of the box and fold the box flat if you really want to keep it.
@GojiraFan-in9oo
Жыл бұрын
9:19 STEAL THE GUNDAM
@crimsonrider0411
Жыл бұрын
Become one of the many gundam protagonists to do so. Fulfill your destiny.
@GojiraFan-in9oo
Жыл бұрын
@@crimsonrider0411 Destiny is something we all have to deal with.
@M1903Enjoyer
Жыл бұрын
Only thing I did not know about was the Gundam statues in Inagi. I've been able to make it to Tokyo a couple times a year the past few years, and Surugaya has been the best consistent place for finding those rare kits or PBandai I missed out on. But you're absolutely right, explore every little store if you have time, you can find some of the coolest little homages to Gundam or a rare kit at a second hand store that doesn't advertise it has gunpla available.
@hovad1
Жыл бұрын
Gunpla bar professor TK in nakano. Always worth a visit.
@agimb2381
Жыл бұрын
I think the coolest revelation here was that Scope Dog statue had no idea one existed.
@Nelsea7190
Жыл бұрын
wow, i got a 80/110% on this list of locations. the first madarake was right beside my hotel on my trip this past november. i didnt see Gee store, Inagi and the iikebukuro store. i did make up that extra 10% by adding a place you didnt list in the video: Tokorozawa Sakura town. they had manga museum and anime themed manhole covers including gundam. there was also a manga hotel but i dont know if gundam stuff was present there. i didnt see gundam cafe back in 2019 so i made sure to see Yokohama bay one and actually buy something there to eat. i didnt score a tower ticker but 2.5 shows at ground level was enough to satisfy my gundam itch. got a gundam themed bubble tea bottle there
@ajdynon
Жыл бұрын
Tokyo and Akiba get talked about a lot, but on my two trips to Japan (2015 and 2019) I had a lot of fun looking through Den Den Town in Osaka too. Osaka tends to get overlooked, so maybe you could make a video about there?
@sloo6425
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, My fam went to Osaka and If I knew they were going there, I would have asked to to go shopping for me. But alas, I might have to go there myself, which is more than ok x)
@Franz0818
Жыл бұрын
7:39 The true ring of Gundam
@masterboi_washere7347
Жыл бұрын
Bro this might be heaven for me
@somechinesedude5466
Жыл бұрын
16:24 ART
@robinrondo
Жыл бұрын
Yesss thank you, going there next year🙌🙌🙌🙌
@joelgoh2044
Жыл бұрын
Your video really helps with places I would like to visit
@RezaQin
Жыл бұрын
Wow was not expecting a Pretty Derby ad lol
@leonlimjianying
Жыл бұрын
There’s a Gundam exhibition going on right now in Osaka up till end Jan. i’d highly recommend it. Bonus if you have the time to check out the SAO exhibition next door. If you go next week I think you’ll be able to catch the Jojo exhibit!😊
@ZhaneX24
Жыл бұрын
Oh goodie, perfect to-do list for my upcoming visit this New Years...
@MrLFJ7
Жыл бұрын
"Your wallet will suffer" That's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.
@LP4evah
Жыл бұрын
I'm going in March '23! This list will be perfect, thanks!
@Mark-kq8eo
Жыл бұрын
I began to love gundam since I lived there when I was a child. I love to go to departmental store just to see the toys about it...
@albertoftw
Жыл бұрын
Going In 2 weeks !! This video come in clutch 🙌🏾 thank youuuu
@kurisu7885
Жыл бұрын
Holy crap those mobile suit shield backpacks are awesome.
@SOBERABSORBER
Жыл бұрын
I went and visit most of these stores back in 2018. I'm hoping to come back some time next year.
@bee-beargaming
Жыл бұрын
I would love to visit all these places
@hunterjones8434
11 ай бұрын
If I ever go to Japan, I’m going to some of the shops you listed in the video. I hope my wallet remains intact afterwards.
@knskumo
Жыл бұрын
You can talk about Gundam places in Tokyo and skip the most important one, Kamiigusa. Where the studio Sunrise is and where a Gundam statue greets you at the station exit.
@loaduscoolclipz5505
Жыл бұрын
wow u had to make this video right after my trip to tokyo last week,,,
@AkibaGamers
Жыл бұрын
Yamada Denki 7th floor closed? My heart just broke.
@harrisonchr
11 ай бұрын
I know I’ve been to Mandrake, Tamashii, Gundam Factory Yokohama (with the tour), and the Gundam Base (but the Unicorn was covered up and getting maintenance done😢). Unfortunately I don’t think I made it to the rest on your list. Maybe next time? My only issue was the selection at the Gundam Base. While they had a lot of kits, quite a few were out of stock. In any case, I can’t wait until I get to go back to Tokyo.
@harrisonchr
11 ай бұрын
It was sad to see the cafés closed, but I was happy that the Gundam Base Yokohama was still open.
@jameskan1906
Жыл бұрын
This is perfect. I’m doing a trip next month!
@EbullientSMP
Жыл бұрын
This list is excellent, very good reference for the future My best friend is Japanese and a gundam fan, I feel prepared for any future visit now!
@rwdplz1
Жыл бұрын
'Overwhelming' is the perfect word to describe this. The only place I've been remotely comparable in America is the Nikaku Animart in San Jose's Japan Town.
@Pixel22-fs3tt
Жыл бұрын
If I ever go to Japan, I will end up going into so much debut
@parkkhan7448
Жыл бұрын
Awesome opening soundtrack + content keep it up with your content
@parkkhan7448
Жыл бұрын
God my wallet 😱😤🙏
@fxarts9755
Жыл бұрын
wish someone would have told me the thing about nakano before lol. was way too early so had to wait in a Starbucks for 2h xD
@Fabio-kk5xx
Жыл бұрын
I didnt know of any of these places, I was at mandarake but didnt see any gundam related stuff, I ended up at big camera, and boy was I stacked going back, I was there in 2017 so maybe things changed...
@tuanphamnguyenminh7119
Жыл бұрын
You forgot the Otachu store , right in front of the Station, i bought Destiny Gundam Extreme Blast mode there
@shadowkunai12
Жыл бұрын
iir the Gundam Factory Yokohama is going to close end of March 2023 so go there while you still can.
@faboo2001
Жыл бұрын
Do keep in mind that the Gundam in Yokohama will be on display until March 31, 2023. No idea what they plan to do with it or that location, so best hurry over if you can. I actually saw it last week and it's definitely a lot cooler and awe inspiring to see in person, highly recommended.
@orokanamame
Жыл бұрын
Going there this winter season, glad to see it before it closes. However, it does make me anxious to think that it might just be scrapped:(
@Doppler817
Жыл бұрын
@@orokanamame if the moved it elsewhere or put a new one in it may not be all that bad. I don't think they'd just waste it after all the resources poured into the project, and the money the spectacle of it brings. Some foreign tourists may be annoying, but you can milk them of their money easily. Especially Americans. I know if I go there, I will have to buy extra luggage for my return flight to the US.
@faboo2001
Жыл бұрын
@@Doppler817 I think they actually just scrapped the original Gundam statue from Odiba when they replaced it with the Unicorn. Maybe they used some of its parts or frame for the other statues, but as far as I know it was never put up ever again since then
@junrosamura645
Жыл бұрын
Closing it down would be a colossal waste of time and resources! I've only went once but its a place I would definitely bring anyone to if they visit Japan.
@thewannabeweeb
Жыл бұрын
@@orokanamame I have a feeling with the new F00 HMT 1/144 kit, We might see it go under that upgrade hence why it needs to close down
@Mr.Funk92
Жыл бұрын
This is a trip that’s on my list. Just need to pull the trigger and set the time aside. The biggest issue for me is the language barrier. Thinking I should either learn some Japanese or find someone who speaks it. Lol. So upset that they did not give US based customers a chance at the Metal Build Strike Noir. Second hand prices are double the list now.
@faboo2001
Жыл бұрын
If you stick with the tourist spots, the language barrier should be pretty minimal. A lot of signage and menus have English and staff will know some to get by or at least have some experience with handling non Japanese speakers. Point is, don't let the language and possibly running into a few awkward moments prevent you from going. Just do it and I'm certain you'll have a great time!
@junrosamura645
Жыл бұрын
Akihabara is a foreigner friendly place. Most of the people working in that area can understand basic English. I see it all the time with foreigners talking to the maid cafe girls on the streets. Outside of that, good luck.
@MJRLHobbyStuff
Жыл бұрын
Inagi is the only place I haven’t been too…well I have been to Yokohama but we were last there BEFORE the FOO was build. But yea. Great choices
@LuceoX30
Жыл бұрын
Instructions unclear; I sold my return ticket for a PGU Gundam, 20 HGUC's, a half-dozen hats and a Rei Ayanami Figma.
@junrosamura645
Жыл бұрын
I visit the Cospa/Gee store in Akihabara store at least once a month for the gundam T-shirts (have 20+ at the moment). I avoid Radio Kaikan unless I need a day one release figure. It's usually too crowded and you've got chinese tourist buying everything in sight. I prefer Nakano for the better deals on used and hard to find items. Its less crowded which lets you take your time without having someone over your shoulder looking at the same thing you are.
@poisonbagelz
Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@dan-othemando7958
Жыл бұрын
I wanna go back...... and over pay at the Gundam Cafe!! 8^) It Soo Magical Over There!!
@chasinthroughthedecade
Жыл бұрын
IIRC, the Moving Gundam in Yokohama will be closing in March 2023, right? When exactly?
@bartent6175
Жыл бұрын
Tokyo. Yodabashi camera. And bic camera. Kotobukiya is a sort of Anaheim Electronics. Osaka. Den den town. Kyoto. Naar the train station and the shopping Arcade. Fukuoka. A big shopping Arcade and a Gundam store.
@MikeTheGamer77
2 ай бұрын
Protip for anyone coming here. Avoid Akihabara X unless you want to pay 3,4 or even 5 times the box prices for SECONDHAND kits.
@MikeTheGamer77
2 ай бұрын
Even mores for the Surugaya right on the main strip of akihabara. Avoid if you value your money.
@joshuaweath7898
Жыл бұрын
Lives in the UK. Yay stores and products I will never get to see! 😢
@MrKaji010
Жыл бұрын
One day when I have money I'll go there and live the rest of my
@emperorhadrian6011
Жыл бұрын
I'm far more interested in taking pictures in the same place as iconic tokesatsu movies and tv shows, but now i have to budget for this.
@ascensionindustries9631
Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to plan a trip to Japan for ten days. It's just I have to save a lot of money. 💵
@darksamuraineo6322
Жыл бұрын
Damn in a Gundam statue if you pay you get a free Gundam that's awesome and not yourself but there's a store dedicated for Gundam that's amazing
@Tsuketsu
Жыл бұрын
I wish I could visit some of these stores or they had shops online..
@indraharlim2542
Жыл бұрын
Nice information... Just wonderjng, is there any shop you know that sells gundam runner or part?
@markGil23
Жыл бұрын
Great video - is the gundam factory at Yokohama still open?
@johnbailey2933
Жыл бұрын
I just returned from Japan on 29 Mar 2023, last stop was in Yokohama and made it to the Gundam Dock. The Gundam Exhibit was supposed to close 31 March and is now extended for another year (3.31.24). Go for the Exhibit, but plan to shop elsewhere. The lines are long and the place is usually cleaned out as if locusts descended on a corn crop. They also have stopped giving away the entrance gift model.
@Ryhillchibulls
Жыл бұрын
Metal Builds in store 🥺
@possibly8180
Жыл бұрын
I'd fly out there, hunt for patlabor figures and stuff, and then bounce lmao. Now, for the disposable income required to actually pull that off...
@chaselong6515
Жыл бұрын
How dare you I just came back yesterday
@Shroudalisk
Жыл бұрын
Please make an Osaka version as well (that is if they have one)
@aesotope1592
Жыл бұрын
How about offering tours for Gunpla tourists? (for a small fee of course)
@arwen999
Жыл бұрын
I am going to Osaka next year any recommedatiions there for a Gundam fan?
@wesker919
Жыл бұрын
10:35 E Gunda Ase Toky.
@BigHomiezee12
Жыл бұрын
I wonder what the Japanese would think about the Warhammer Knights
@kc2ch.232
Жыл бұрын
My wallet was drained in a day when I visited akihabara
@CD-Gaming
Жыл бұрын
Nakano Broadway, huh...? I wonder if you can find the Kuremei Detective Agency or even Mirei's little café around there...? No, you've been playing too much Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth! We're planning on going in 2024 around the time of the Sakura Festival, for my nephew to see all the Pokémon stuff, but, needless to say, I suspect I won't actually be able to carry back all the Gunpla I'll no doubt end up buying, not least of all cuz of baggage allowance... I'll probably wind up having to build most of them there or posting them off back home... I suddenly get the idea I might want to check how much it actually costs to ship from Japan to the UK...
@ralphjiandelacruz9593
Жыл бұрын
why is japan is so epic?! at the mall close to where I live, they sell gunplas but all of them are either out of stock oy bought out thus all the gunplas I want to buy are not there anymore. but in japan, especially akihabara or nakano literally all of them has gunplas of many variety. I'm very jealous on those who live in japan right now, thy have all the money to buy gunpla when they have a chance.
@junrosamura645
Жыл бұрын
It's true, I see Gunpla everywhere I go but we also have problems with popular kits being sold out quick. Prices go up rather quick due to demand so we have to wait for second hand items at a reasonably price.
@irtwiaos
Жыл бұрын
Damn it you sold me on used lingerie gatchapon machine.
@kwanton1202
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kakarot! Just a question, at the Gundam Base Odaiba, is the trailer store next to the statue or cafe still open? I recall hearing that it may have closed during Covid 😢
@iron2000
Жыл бұрын
I'll need to buy a nice big landed property before I can go on a mad buying spree in Japan lol No space
@stanstanlison5791
Жыл бұрын
No more Zeon bar? 🥺
@geteavnroc2250
Жыл бұрын
With all this, why is there no Gundam-themed tabletop wargame? Officially, i mean. I know there are a few 3rd party tabletop wargames that are miniature-agnostic, but nothing specifically for Gunpla kits.
@nizalmuhammad9689
Жыл бұрын
Is some store sell p-bandai item?
@MeIsTimmy
Жыл бұрын
Any shop recommendations for specifically targetting P-Bandai goods at a decent price?
@junrosamura645
Жыл бұрын
No such thing as a decent price for P-Bandai. What prices you seen listed on Japanese websites is what you will see at every store. You can only get lucky if you find something used at a second hand shop like Hobby Off or some mom and pop hobby shop.
@gundampharmacist7348
Жыл бұрын
WELL I was thinking of going to Yokohama, buuuut… :D
@mikegomintong8856
Жыл бұрын
Its a Disneyland to us Gundam Fans...
@tywillis2395
Жыл бұрын
Sad to hear 7th floor got dusted
@vustvaleo8068
Жыл бұрын
ah yes the Gundam doujins especially the cursed ones that are Amuro X Char ships.
@MobiusGT
Жыл бұрын
top 20 when?
@ozzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to go to imaginary Japan in my mind cuz I'll never get to go to Japan why do I watch these videos
@franciscoantonioramirezgar3663
Жыл бұрын
Good. Day. This. Is. Francisco. Antonio. Ramirez. Garcia. I. Am. Filipino. Citizen. I. Am. Here. In. Republic. Of. The. Philippines. I. Have. Pet. 🐕. Dog. I. Have. Philippine. Passport. To. Travel. Abroad. Video. Shown. Of. Gundam. Store. In. Tokyo. Japan. In. This. Video. Thanks. So. Much. 🎉
@pauljordan0203
Жыл бұрын
too bad it costs 10 grand to get there.
@jormungand72
Жыл бұрын
thank you for deleting my comment which asked a simple question.. I came back to answer it myself after doing some google searching, only to see that it was deleted... anyway, to answer my own question, they have actually unbanned all people and are no longer discriminating against people such as myself and many many others.
@stellarkym
Жыл бұрын
He didn't deleted it. Chances are YT auto deletes it.
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