Gundam (R) Recycle Operation 2023

 The Bandai Namco Group's interdisciplinary project "Gundam Project" and BANDAI SPIRITS will hold "Gundam R (Recycle) Operation 2023" (admission/participation free), an activity to raise interest in recycling through Gundam, in 47 prefectures nationwide from July 2023. deployment. Operation Gundam R will start in 31 locations in 2021, and will be implemented in 51 locations in 2022. In 2023, the third time, the scale will be expanded to more than 57 locations.

In addition, an installation work was created using the used runners (frame parts of plastic models) collected from Operation Gundam R. The work will be displayed at the venue of the Gundam general event "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE 2023 EAST/WEST" to be held in October 2023 as a symbol that visualizes the thoughts of the fans who cooperated.

"Gundam R Operation 2023" Overview

• Date and time: Starting from Saturday, July 8, 2023 The holding period is different at each venue.
• Venue: Over 57 locations in 47 prefectures nationwide
• Participation fee: Free
• Contents:
• "Ecopla 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Assembly Experience Ver.", special booklet, distribution of limited stickers
• Assembly experience where you can assemble ecopla on the spot
• Exhibition where you can learn about Gunpla recycling activities
• Collection of used runners

About "Operation Gundam R 2023"

The "Gunpla Recycle Project" aims to create a recycling-oriented society by recycling Gunpla runners collected with the cooperation of fans. We have been working on it since April 2021, and will collect about 11 tons of runners in FY2021 and about 21 tons in FY2022. At the "Gundam R Operation 2023" venue, an "Ecopla" experience kit made from recycled runners, a special booklet, and limited stickers will be distributed free of charge. After having fun assembling the Gunpla, by actually putting the runner in the collection box, you can feel the circulation of plastic close to you.

What is "Buildstpla-kun"?

An unconfirmed standard runner modeled on the "GAT-X105B Build Strike Exceed Galaxy" that appears in "Gundam Build Metaverse", which will be distributed on the Gundam Channel from October 2023. He was just born and he is learning languages and communication methods. Because of her innocence, she sometimes hurts Gunpla-kun.

In addition, the unit "LINKL PLANET (abbreviated as Rinpla)" born from the "Plastic Girls Project" will appear at some venues of "Gundam R Operation 2023".