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Watch Life-Size Unicorn Gundam Statue Field Test Its 'Transformation'
posted on by Lynzee Loveridge
Late last month, the Gundam.info website updated with new details about the 1/1-scale RX-0 Unicorn Gundam in Odaiba, specifically that the giant mecha will be able to transform from "Unicorn mode" to "Destroy mode," luminesce from 50 different areas, and have functional hatches, joints, and changing facial expressions. Staff are currently testing out these features, and one visitor caught it all on video.
ユニコーンモードからデストロイモードへの変形。頭部以外の全てが変形する様子です。かなりゆっくりとした変形なので早送りしています。
— よっくん (@yoshi115t) September 1, 2017
後半、分かりやすいようにリピートと拡大で編集しています。 #実物大ユニコーン進捗 pic.twitter.com/sJ76nVt7dN
The above time-lapsed video shows several hatches opening as the Gundam enters "Destroy Mode."
各部発光テスト。各パーツで独立した発光が可能なようです。ここで確認できているのは赤・緑・白ですが、青や黄色と言った色も発光可能なようです(2倍速で編集しています)
— よっくん (@yoshi115t) September 1, 2017
誤字があったので再ツイート #実物大ユニコーン進捗 pic.twitter.com/8FfjxES7B3
The second video shows the mecha's lighting tests. Different colored lights are emitted from the joints and other areas. It also lights up from behind.
Another video by Tak Arsenal shows some of the Destroy Mode changes in the day time.
Mechanical designer Hajime Katoki is designing a new decal for the full-scale mecha. The statue measures 19.7 meters high (64.6ft) and weighs 49 tons. Gundam fans can look forward to seeing the mecha in all its glory starting on September 24.
[Via Hachima Kikō, Pictures, Video by よっくん (@yoshi115t)]
