Gunpla Expo comes to Utsunomiya! See our event report!

Gunpla Expo in Utsunomiya, part of the “Fun to Build Gunpla” effort to make Gunpla more familiar and enjoyable, opened at Utsunomiya Parco in Tochigi on March 18th.

Visitors are first greeted by a 1/1 Gundam head. Inside, there are lineups of the latest Mobile Suit Gundam; Iron-Blooded Orphans kits, dioramas, prior Japanese Gunpla Builders World Cup champions, Gunpla Supporters designs by celebrities, and more.
There’s also a full-fledged lineup of event-exclusive merchandise.

Without further ado, let's begin the report!

▲ Upcoming Gunpla like April’s RE/100 Efreet Kai and May’s RG 00 QAN[T] are on display en masse!

▲ The streaming hit Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt gets its own HG Full Armor Gundam and HG Psyco Zaku!

▲ Don’t miss the amazing Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans diorama!

▲ The lineup includes the 1/100 Hi-Resolution Model launching March 26th, the side story’s Gundam Astaroth, and more!

▲ Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn is there too! Get the details on Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 before it premieres on April 3rd!

▲ An adorable display features the HGBF Beargguy III and HGPG Petitgguy!

▲ Customization workshops give you recipes to put your own twist on!

▲ Different dioramas show off each series!

▲ The Gunpla Supporters lineup features unique, individualistic designs!

▲ Monthly Shonen Sunday’s “Gunpla Chronicle: Jaburo’s Sky” is featured in collaborations!

▲ Japan’s past GBWC champions gather! Take inspiration for your own build!

▲ The latest technologies like holographic display and interactive projection mapping bring the future of Gunpla to life!

▲ At the gift shop on the fourth floor, you can pick up event exclusives like the HGBF Try Burning Gundam PP Clear Ver.! Be sure to get yours!

Gunpla Expo in Utsunomiya is at Utsunomiya Parco through March 31st. Admission is free, so don’t hesitate to drop by!




* Open 7 days a week during event.
* Event details subject to change.