Despite the successful completion of the Olympics, Japan's COVID-19 situation remains unstable, with daily infection numbers frequently hitting new highs, even surpassing pre-Olympics levels. This has severely impacted commercial activities nationwide. Among the affected businesses, Bandai's flagship Gunpla stores, "THE GUNDAM BASE" in Tokyo Odaiba and Fukuoka Hakata, have faced multiple closures, reduced operating hours, and a significant drop in visitors. This challenging situation may become the new normal, making digital transformation a crucial priority.
In response, THE GUNDAM BASE today announced a new business model built around a virtual space: "THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD." Through this online platform, fans can now explore virtual GUNDAM BASE stores from the comfort of their homes. Beyond simply wandering through the virtual aisles and admiring life-sized virtual displays, visitors can also immerse themselves in the Gundam Theater, delve into the Gunpla History Wall, participate in game projects like "Find Haro," and browse product model exhibits. This initiative promises a rich and exciting virtual Gunpla entertainment experience.
Bandai will launch the test operation for "THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD" from August 19, 2021, 17:00 JST, to September 30, 2021, 23:59 JST. During this period, approximately 280 items, including highly sought-after limited edition products, will be available for online purchase, allowing fans to fulfill their shopping desires from home.
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Experience "THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD" here:https://gundam-basevw.bandai-hobby.net
via： BANDAI HOBBY SITE