Bandai Namco Asia Co., Ltd. will bring its internationally touring THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP WORLD TOUR to Sydney for the first time, with a multi-week event at Broadway Sydney Shopping Centre from Tuesday, 23 September to Sunday, 12 October 2025.
The pop-up, hosted in partnership with HOBBYCO, will feature a four-metre balloon of the iconic RX-78-2 GUNDAM, a wide range of GUNPLA (GUNDAM plastic model) exhibits, hands-on workshops, and exclusive items available for purchase. Admission is free.
This marks the tour’s Australian debut after stops in Japan, China, France, Malaysia, Korea, and Singapore since launching in April 2025.
Visitors can also catch screenings of GUNDAM movies at HOYTS on Level 2, while Level 3 will showcase entries to the GUNPLA BUILDERS WORLD CUP (GBWC) submitted by Australian fans. The GBWC is regarded as the world’s premier competition for GUNPLA builders, attracting talent from over 16 regions globally.
A final ceremony on Sunday, 12 October will select Australia’s representatives for the GBWC Final in Japan, where they’ll compete for the title of World Champion.
Celebrating GUNDAM in Australia
First airing in 1979, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM is a landmark Japanese anime series known for its complex take on war, politics, and human drama. It introduced viewers to “Mobile Suits”, giant humanoid robots, and has since expanded into films, games, and an extensive model-building culture.
The event aims to introduce local audiences to THE GUNDAM BASE retail and experience concept, which includes exclusive GUNPLA kits, detailed model displays, and interactive spaces for fans of all ages.
Over 700 million GUNPLA kits have been shipped globally since their debut in 1980, cementing the franchise as one of the world’s most successful model kit lines.
Event details
• Location: Broadway Sydney Shopping Centre, 1 Bay St, Glebe NSW 2037
• Dates: 23 September – 12 October 2025
• Opening hours: Mon–Wed & Fri 10am–7pm, Thu 10am–9pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm
• Admission: Free
• GBWC Ceremony: Sunday, 12 October at 3pm
• More info: hobbyco.com.au/pages/gundam-base