Japan Earthquake Takes Down Gundam? [Updated]


Updated 03/19/11 12:36 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Japan Gundam Statue Destroyed?

One of my favorite memories about my trip to Japan during the Tokyo Game Show a few years ago was visiting the Gundam statue. Unfortunately, it seems that not only was the tip of the Tokyo Tower bent during yesterday's 9.0 earthquake, but the country's anime monument may have been destroyed. Anyone else have pictures? Send them in. Update: The image on the right looks to be a fake. Here's to Read more

Geeking Out in Japan: A Retrospective


Updated 10/12/09 3:55 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Gadgets From Japan

My two weeks in Japan went by in a flash, but I have the memories to last a lifetime — and now I'm sharing them with you! My trip through the "Electric City" taught me a lot about gadgets in the land of the rising sun, and attending the Tokyo Game Show was one of the highlights of my trip. And even though I didn't get to see the massive Gundam statue in all its glory, I did get to check out the Read more

Gundam Statue Comes Down as I Hit Japan Running


Updated 09/22/09 7:35 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Photos of the Gundam Anime Statue That Towers 59 Feet Above Odaiba, Japan

My cousin used to be completely obsessed with everything anime, but Gundam was one of his favorite shows. So I thought it totally appropriate to share these images of the 60-foot Gundam statue with you now since I'm heading to Japan this week! I'm crossing the Pacific to check out the Tokyo Game Show, as well as take in all the sights, sounds, and gadgets there are to be seen in the country that Read more