For the third year in a row, a snow sculpture of a Gundam will appear at the Sapporo Snow Festival. There will also be a special Gundam booth at Tsudome, with activities like a photo spot and the Gundam Recycling Project. [Thanks, PR Times!]
This year, you’ll be able to see a snow sculpture of the RX-105 Ξ (Xi) Gundam. This machine debuted in Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway, a 2021 theatrical adaptation of the Hathaway’s Flash novel series. The Ξ Gundam sculpture is to market the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe film, which will be a sequel to the first Hathaway movie. It’ll come out on January 30, 2026. A key visual of Hathaway, Kenneth, and Gigi in winter clothing and standing in front of the Ξ Gundam snow figure will be at the Tsudome Gundam booth.
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You’ll also be able to purchase snacks and merchandise at the sales booth. Items include white chocolate, mint candies, and yoitomake cake rolls. All of these items feature Gundam characters and mobile suits on the packaging.
Finally, you’ll be able to experience the Gundam Recycling Project, which shows you how Bandai is making Gunpla more environmentally friendly. After putting together your Ecopla model (which uses recycled materials), you’ll put the runners into a recycling box. You’ll also receive a pamphlet explaining Ecopla and the Gundam Recycling Project.
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe will appear in theaters in Japan on January 30, 2026. The Sapporo Snow Festival will run from February 4 to 11, 2026.
AloJapan.com