Gunpla Shopping GUIDE for Japan

Gunpla Shopping GUIDE for Japan - 2023 UPDATE!

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Жыл бұрын

Let's shop for some gunpla in Tokyo Japan in 2023! In this video, let's take a look at the gunplas available in akihabara, Yobashi camera and more stores! We also visit the gundam bases in Yokohama where you can see the moving gundam and in Odaiba divers city where you can see the transforming Unicorn gundam!
Yokohama Gundam Website: gundam-factory.net/en/
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SD Gundam Battle Alliance OST
Monster Hunter Brave Hunters Theme
No More What Ifs - Instrumental version - Persona 5
OMORI OST Let's Get Together Now! Extended
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@WeedDigimon 8 ай бұрын

Excellent guide! Was on my own trip to tokyo back in October, managed to get my hands on some neat kits including an HG Schuzrum Gallus! Looking forward to heading back next year!

@stranger0226 Жыл бұрын

It was really disappointing to see all the regular release Gunpla were sold out everywhere when I first visited Japan in March'23 too :( even the famous carry everything Gundam Base Tokyo were the same. Hopefully 1-2 year time we could see the retailers bring back its glory..

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

True. Very disappointing gunpla selection this year. Looks like there is a gunpla shortage haha

@UltimateGattai 9 ай бұрын

Even buying gunpla online is difficult, everything is just out of stock, still.

@bendlance Жыл бұрын

Nice finds!! I feel like this a pilgrimage all Gunpla fans need to make in their lifetimes haha

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

Yes! A must visit especially the gundam bases!

@BlxckFlwxr 4 ай бұрын

I lik gunpla and monster Hunter

@lolsaLlama 6 ай бұрын

Not been to Japan since 2019, but I'm booked up for a 2 week trip this Feb 2024. Going straight to the Yokohama exhibit, so glad it got extended as I really wanted to see it when they announced it way back when. As always I'll take 2 large hard shell suitcases, but most of my clothes will be in my carry on so i can fill my cases with gunpla and figures lol

@billlee2458 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for telling me the Gundam factory is still in operation... I'm going to see it next month

@aivanjohncaimol5789 10 ай бұрын

Just went there this month, it was a shame though that I haven't had the chance to visit most of these stores. Although my priority was the Tamashii Nations Store just across Akihabara station, even there I felt the limited selection and stocks they have on display. What's also worth checking out is the 7th floor of Heaven's Gate/Ichigo building in front of Aki station where Maid Dreamin Cafe is also, they have wider selection and rare finds like the GundamxNike SB and some Premium Bandai kits but they are more expensive than regular retail though.

@Marrss____666 5 ай бұрын

I was in Japan for the 1st time ever earlier in January. I was never really into Gunpla, but went with friends to see the Yokohama factory (it's awesome!) and the base. Once I spent time in the base store I felt like I *had* to by 1st kit there, and I just casually picked up the HG Aerial Rebuild 😅 Now I've built in and it was super fun, so KZfaq suggested me this video 😁

@PauwerPlays 5 ай бұрын

Nice! Welcome to the gunpla community haha!

@NightlyFever6 Жыл бұрын

im going next week! this video is a big help, tysm!

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

Good luck hunting for gunplas bro!

@hachooSiR 10 ай бұрын

We were in Toykyo between Last week Feb to first week March. Almost everyday we were in Akihabara. Better check the Surugaya chain stores 👍

@johnbailey2933 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I was in Japan (including Yokohama's RX-78-02 Gundam Dock). Same experience, awesome exhibition, but store was bare. I Agee with your assessment of places like BIC camera, and huge inventories of Gunplay, but lacking in high end (MG) and more popular kits. Not sure that prices are significantly better than careful online shopping. I look forward to going back later this year.

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

Ohh i have no experience buying online in shops like hlj. I heard you have to buy in bulk so that the shipping will be worth it haha. Enjoy japan when you go back bro! Hopefully there will be more gunplas by then haha

@carlosJV09 10 ай бұрын

I went to Tokyo from April 29th to May 5th I wanted to go to Gundam base but it had a 3 hour wait line. hopefully next year when I go I can visit.

@princetrumz Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I'll take this guide in mind. Hopefully not much is sold out when i visit 😆

@Makross_82 8 ай бұрын

I am here right now in akihabara. Your guide was excellent, nakano Broadway is excellent. i was there today, going back tomorrow again for second trip the gundans stores are fantastic on the third floor.

@PauwerPlays 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I really wish i had the time to go to nakano broadway haha!

@whatchadoinyall9532 Жыл бұрын

Alot of stores do the same as mandarake. Ed-on does gunpla too, a bit late now though. I'll be headeding to Fukuoka and will check out the 1:1 statue there.

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing ed-on man. I hope you enjoy your trip to see the lalaport nu gundam! I'll visit that next time for sure!

@catgirlconnoisseur1024 6 ай бұрын

I highly recommend Otachu Akihabara. Insane amount of exclusive/rare finds. Picked up PG Zaku for $100 and an official 7-eleven themed kit lol

@namicarrot198 5 ай бұрын

Do you know if they have PG Unleashed RX78 there?

@catgirlconnoisseur1024 5 ай бұрын

@@namicarrot198 Did not see one when I was there

@namicarrot198 5 ай бұрын

ah that's unfortunate, thanks for replying tho, good day to you @@catgirlconnoisseur1024

@darthnihilus9502 Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for HG Calibarn Gundam looks like a really cool kit to have

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

Same! Let's hope it won't get sold out right away haha!

@Magnezone962 Ай бұрын

Luckily I found one way behind a stack of other Mercury gunplas in One's Better Living in Canada. I was feeling disappointed in not finding the Aerials but then while looking behind the stacks I saw Calibarn's Variable Rod tip.

@MPBones11 Жыл бұрын

I was just there in June 2023. And I could notice a big lack of kits. My best and only hauls were from Gundam Base Tokyo. Another place to check that was close to there is Toys R Us. At the time I went, their selection was pretty sparse. When I was stationed in Japan in the early 2000’s. There were Gundam Kits everywhere.

@cccatch-js8xb 9 ай бұрын

Hong Kong is my go-to destination if I'm looking for masters or even the occasional perfects. If pricing isn't a issue for you, I usually head to Wonderland Toys and they have branches all over the city.

@FenrirMont 4 ай бұрын

Great video dude!! You why the Gundam Factory is closing???

@PauwerPlays 4 ай бұрын

Maybe they will be doing some upgrades or we will get to see a new moving gundam haha!

@stuckontherock6715 Жыл бұрын

Went there March 1 to 10 this year. I knew I had to go direct to Gundam base at odaiba. Was able to pick up aerial rebuild in Korea Gundam base. Well that's my advise go direct to the source

@Iymarra 12 күн бұрын

Planning on heading to gundam base in november....wonder how big a case I'd need to get a PG home...

@vftw6086 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your informative video! I'm looking for the PG Unicorn Perfectibility - do you think the Mandarake will have it?

@PauwerPlays 10 ай бұрын

Mandarake is kinda hit or miss. You never know what they have in their store but you can always check them :)

@Tattoozilla 6 ай бұрын

Where would you recommend for PGs ? Heading to Japan next week to stock up.

@harrisonchr 9 ай бұрын

I was in Tokyo in Nov 2022, and I was a bit disappointed with the selection at Gundam Base. Sure they had a lot of kits but the selection was limited. As for the Gundam Factory, it was amazing to see at night. I'll be honest I found a lot more kits in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. I still can't wait to go back to Tokyo. On a side note, I was also disappointed that the Unicorn Gundam was under maintenance.

@kimfunclara3826 Жыл бұрын

I went to Japan last May to look for an MGEX Strike Freedom, however, its sold out even in the Gundam Base Odaiba and Gundam Factory in Yokohama. I tried my luck in Akihabara but the prices are way too steep. I'm planning to return soon and try my luck once more. I hope you get your Aerial Rebuild soon!

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Hope you find your MGEX strike freedom too at a reasonable price! :)

@rocksdxebec3406 Жыл бұрын

Triple Yes my dude to that intro, I only went to Japan to buy gunpla hahahaha

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

Gunpla fans' main purpose for going to japan 😂

@Josh-rd5dw 3 ай бұрын

Hey I'm planning to go to Japan to get pg rx-78-2. Do most of the stores you mentioned sell perfect grades? I watched the vid mentioning MG, HG, but not PG.

@cristopherbauzon7150 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Can you suggest a place where i can buy cheap metal build gundam that were already released?

@bountyhunter5529 8 ай бұрын

Is there a MG Virtue there in Yodobashi Akiba or what available MG did you saw there?

@cloneanimations8166 Күн бұрын

That’s the same with me and my dad

@RezaQin 11 ай бұрын

Wish I could find a gunpla shop here in Houston.

@xavrille4849 10 ай бұрын

where do you buy 2nd hand built kits in tokyo?

@noisforreal Жыл бұрын

I am going to Japan next month and I really wish I could find the MGSD Freedom😢

@poketrnraik Жыл бұрын

Went to Akihabara last July 2. I only had half a day. regrets man. wish I could have had a full day.

@PauwerPlays 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, you really need a day or two to explore the whole of akihabara hunting for gunpla

@ntminh_ 6 ай бұрын

Which store in tokyo should i go for shopping ? im looking for PG kits. Ty

@toughspringrolls 9 ай бұрын

Almost every MG are sold out online as well. Items had been sitting on the cart for months already.

@khairulanwar2877 10 ай бұрын

I'm searching for HG kits from gundam seed and gundam 00 which store is suitable for this kind of kits?

@PauwerPlays 10 ай бұрын

Most stores have HG kits. Best to visit if recent release is Bic camera or yodobashi. if older and rare release then mandarake

@khairulanwar2877 10 ай бұрын

@@PauwerPlays it it's hard to find HG 00 raiser gn sword 3? Gimme the price range....I want to visit Japan next year

@tuanphamnguyenminh7119 10 ай бұрын

It is easy to understand, I went to Odaiba , they sold Wing Zero custom ver Ka then next day it completely change to Zeta ver Ka😂

@justintaneo6414 10 ай бұрын

gundam factory yokohama or gundam dock tower? Which one is more worth while?

@PauwerPlays 10 ай бұрын

The dock tower is inside the gundam factory yokohama. You need to buy a ticket to enter the gundam factory first before you can go up the dock tower. I think seeing the moving gundam up close is worth it.

@B.K557 6 ай бұрын

11:37 noooo i would be there in May

@cameroncorrosive925 4 ай бұрын

i feel like this is a good trip lol. then again my big local market has like 2 MG, 2 RG, and a handful of HG kits lol. its pretty lame. wish I could take the trip to Japan, and maybe find some older kits.

@toiletdestroyah 5 ай бұрын

Are you allowed to do tap pay from your phone?

@hitori_gurashi 11 ай бұрын

went to Diver City and im disappointed to find out that Mg Freedom 2.0 is already sold out, restock is unknown 😢

@PauwerPlays 10 ай бұрын

that is so sad. Gunpla shortage is real

@DaveDFX 11 ай бұрын

I went to Tokyo I'm July 10 to 20. Went to all the places you visited and same as you.. many kits not available. Mg RG kits were hard to find. Also other lines too like Evangelion, macross etc. Quite disappointing. Went there pre pandemic and things were very different and it had tons of selection . Yokohoma shop was really lacking. Why display all the kits and you can't buy any of them. Mostly factory exclusives like you mentioned . Odaiba was kind of the same but had more selections however the selections were not good.

@veritas4733 Жыл бұрын

Did you spot any Barbatos Lupus Rex 1/100?

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

No sadly

@fii6600 Жыл бұрын

they sell Aerial rebuild on my countries but the price is 35$

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

That's very expensive dude :o

@abe7043 9 ай бұрын

saw any mg the 0?

@msc2788 7 ай бұрын

Is the gundam statue we can see in osaka?

@PauwerPlays 7 ай бұрын

The moving gundam is in Yokohama. The transforming unicorn is in divers city.

@GojoRamsay888 Жыл бұрын

Does the manual inside comes in English language?

@khairulanwar2877 10 ай бұрын

Depends on models....some hv and some don't

@jaaaaysselam3372 Жыл бұрын

how much did you pay for the aerial at yodobashi?

@gundamgirlsgeneration1398 Жыл бұрын

@jaaaaysselam3372 Жыл бұрын

@@gundamgirlsgeneration1398 I'll pay you $1.50 for your aerial

@grotesquecat 6 ай бұрын

is it any better now? I heard because the yen is weak and bandai make more money selling overseas

@PauwerPlays 6 ай бұрын

They might be more rare this time since demand overseas will be greater

@HeyAJ27 10 ай бұрын

ahhhhh Japan.... I still miss ALL OF IT! HAHAHAHA!

@topqualitymeme6232 Жыл бұрын

how did you get your gundams back did u ship them from japan to your country or did you have it go with you on a plane im going sometime in october and was wondering i wanna get like over 10 kits

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

I just stuffed them in my luggage. You can get a big box and pay for additional check in baggage

@TheLozfan123 Жыл бұрын

Gundam Base isn’t closing anytime soon right?

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

Its closing next year march 2024

@TheLozfan123 Жыл бұрын

@@PauwerPlays I thought that was Gundam Factory, is it the same place or are they both closing

@Andrei-ld3gw 9 ай бұрын

Time stamps pls

@phatpham1442 Жыл бұрын

Can I ask if the Gundam Base is tax free or not?

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately gundam base stores are not tax free

@baconator6833 8 ай бұрын

It is tax free now. But you have to oay full price 1st. Theb have it discounted on the 1st floor

@SWZGAMING. 6 ай бұрын

Did any of the places you went to have English speaking workers?

@PauwerPlays 6 ай бұрын

They understood some english. It's better to bring pictures of the kits you want and show them

@SWZGAMING. 6 ай бұрын

Ok thx.

@ChefKevinShow Жыл бұрын

How much was the tax return?

@PauwerPlays Жыл бұрын

10% :)

@Bloodworia 10 ай бұрын

Gundam base is arguably the worst shop to find stuff. Their stock is absolute garbage. Trader in Akihabara was also good. Also the specialist gundam shop 7th floor.