Full-size Gundam created for GUNDAM CRISIS attraction

While those of you who have the luxury of frequenting the Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, we're sure a tear was shed when Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu was closed down just months ago. Thankfully, the successor is bigger, better, and almost ready to rock, as the GUNDAM CRISIS thrill ride prepares to envelope you in a Gundam hanger and elicit quite a few smiles. The actual Gundam will indeed be a 1:1 full scale rendition, meaning that it'll stretch to about 18-meters in height, and while we certainly wish you could strap it onto a rail and call it a roller coaster, this attraction looks to be one of those tamer "walk through types." Of course, that also means that there is no height or age requirement to see the ominous beast, and considering that it should shuffle its first guests through in July, you won't have to wait much longer to get your Gundam fix at Fuji-Q.

[Via Impress]

[Pedro @ May 16th 2007 1:54PM]

Should be stood up.

[Kamokazi @ May 16th 2007 2:19PM]

Not necessarily...when Amuro first jumped in the Gundam, it was lying down...in fact in 3 of the 4 major UC series, the main characters first entered their respective Gundams while they were lying down on a suit carrier.

But yeah, it would look cooler standing up. Although it could depend on how the ride is designed and what is more appropriate.

[Mike @ May 16th 2007 3:10PM]

...and the nerds rejoice!

[Kamokazi @ May 18th 2007 8:14AM]

The preferred term is 'geek'...

[MasterCKO @ May 16th 2007 8:10PM]

So what if I named my car Justice and my motorcycle Freedom (and nicknamed my roommate's car Providence). Nothing's wrong with me.

Actually, I didn't do those things. But I do want to go see this "ride." Maybe next time I'm in Japan.

[Dave @ May 16th 2007 4:39PM]

They should have it so you can climb into it and play it like a flight sim. Now THAT would rock... and I've never even seen Gundam! lol.

[ash @ May 16th 2007 4:47PM]

you beat me to it! having it like a flight sim really would rock!

[JTM @ May 16th 2007 7:44PM]

"Gundam fix?"

What do you mean by "Gundam fix?"

Are you suggesting that Gundam addicts are in some way the same as drug addicts and we live only for Gundam?

You should know that my dog is named Big Zam, my cat is named Gelgoog and I can stop any time I want!

[fddfg @ May 17th 2007 11:03AM]

WTF is Gundam?

[Ian @ May 17th 2007 2:02PM]

The Gundam ride at Fuji-Q was a lot of fun.. but the Haunted Hospital still owns all.

[Brian Pina @ May 22nd 2007 4:47PM]

lol. tagged under transportation.