Between news about the reported Gundam live-action movie with Sydney Sweeney, the release of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX , and celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing , it’s an incredible time to be a Gundam fan. And an even better one to be a collector and builder of Gunpla models, thanks to Bandai Namco opening the first-ever permanent US-based Gundam store, THE GUNDAM BASE , outside of Chicago.

Announced earlier this year , THE GUNDAM BASE is a mecca for Gunpla, the mega-popular plastic Gundam model kits that have enthralled legions of hobbyists and otaku all around the world. Located at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont, Illinois, THE GUNDAM BASE store offers an immersive experience for newcomers to the hobby, as well as diehard fans

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