{"rewrite":{"id":"r_3e8bb2defb141168f8924781","clusterId":"c_ab1b9c365b68cd1dad370e8f","slug":"the-gundam-base-pop-up-in-ehime-brings-gunpla-assembly-and-a-gundam-statue-in-august-2026","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"The Gundam Base Pop-Up in Ehime Brings Gunpla Assembly and a Gundam Statue in August 2026","summary":"Bandai Spirits will hold a limited-time Gundam Base pop-up event at Emifull MASAKI in Ehime Prefecture from August 1 to 30, 2026. The event features a 2-meter Gundam statue, exclusive clear-color Gunpla, Char Aznable merchandise, and a free Gunpla assembly experience on select days.","whyItMatters":"The pop-up extends the Gundam Base retail concept to a region without a permanent store, offering exclusive products and a hands-on assembly activity that targets both existing fans and newcomers.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe pop-up will run from August 1 to August 30 at Emifull MASAKI in Masaki Town, Ehime. A 2-meter-tall Gundam statue will be on display at the venue. From August 17 to 20, a free Gunpla assembly experience will be held on the first floor, open to participants aged 6 and up who agree to a survey. Admission is free, though numbered tickets may be distributed to manage crowds.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExclusive merchandise includes clear-color kits such as the HG 1/144 Z\u0026#39;Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.) for 3,630 yen, the MGSD Gundam Base Limited Wing Gundam Zero EW for 5,280 yen, and the FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Gundam Aerial for 4,730 yen. A Char Aznable face mug and Gundam Base-branded snacks will also be sold. Business hours are 10:00 to 21:00, with early closure on the final day at 17:00.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHG 1/144 Z\u0026#39;Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.) [Clear Color]\u003c/strong\u003e: 3,630 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMGSD Gundam Base Limited Wing Gundam Zero EW [Clear Color]\u003c/strong\u003e: 5,280 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL MECHANICS 1/100 Gundam Base Limited Gundam Aerial [Clear Color]\u003c/strong\u003e: 4,730 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Mug Char Aznable\u003c/strong\u003e: 1,760 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GUNDAM BASE Chocolate Crunch\u003c/strong\u003e: 864 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GUNDAM BASE Chocolate Chip Cookie\u003c/strong\u003e: 1,512 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"The Gundam Base Pop-Up in Ehime runs for 30 days, but the free Gunpla assembly is only available on select days. Bandai is testing whether a limited schedule drives higher attendance.","twitterPost":"The Gundam Base Pop-Up in Ehime offers free Gunpla assembly on select days. Bandai is testing scarcity to gauge demand.","threadsPost":"The Gundam Base Pop-Up in Ehime runs for a full month, but the free Gunpla assembly experience is only offered on select days. Bandai is likely testing whether a limited schedule draws more visitors than a daily drop-in format.","newsletterBlurb":"Bandai Spirits will host a Gundam Base pop-up in Ehime Prefecture from August 1 to 30, featuring a 2-meter Gundam statue, exclusive clear-color Gunpla kits, Char Aznable merchandise, and a free Gunpla assembly experience on four days. Admission is free.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/07/02/183934.html\",\"title\":\"Gunpla Assembly Experience and Gundam Statue Display! \\\"THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP in EHIME\\\" to be Held in August 2026 - Char-Designed Mugs and Other Goods Also on Sale\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3979,"outputTokens":857,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782980423,"createdAt":"2026-07-02T08:05:54.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-02T08:09:50.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-02T08:09:50.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_ab1b9c365b68cd1dad370e8f","canonicalTitle":"ガンプラ組立体験会やガンダム立像の展示も！ 「ガンダムベースPOP-UP 愛媛」2026年8月開催ーシャアデザインのマグカップなど、グッズも販売","representativeArticleId":"a_d687832f1340a9d8c7341e0e","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Mobile Suit Gundam\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[\"Char Aznable\"],\"type\":\"event\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-02T07:20:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-02T07:20:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-02T08:09:50.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Inside","url":"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/07/02/183934.html","title":"ガンプラ組立体験会やガンダム立像の展示も！ 「ガンダムベースPOP-UP 愛媛」2026年8月開催ーシャアデザインのマグカップなど、グッズも販売"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Mobile Suit Gundam"],"studios":[],"people":["Char Aznable"],"type":"event","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The Gundam Base pop-up event runs from August 1 to August 30, 2026, at Emifull MASAKI in Masaki Town, Ehime Prefecture.","A 2-meter-tall Gundam statue will be on display at the venue.","A free Gunpla assembly experience is available from August 17 to 20 for participants aged 6 and up who agree to a survey.","Exclusive clear-color Gunpla kits include the HG 1/144 Z'Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.) for 3,630 yen, the MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW for 5,280 yen, and the FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Gundam Aerial for 4,730 yen.","Char Aznable merchandise such as a face mug for 1,760 yen and Gundam Base-branded snacks are also sold."]}