Gundam’s New Official Fashion Store Reveals Its First Exclusive Collection
Image by Charlotte DavisBandai is opening a new permanent store for its official Gundam fashion brand STRICT-G, accompanied by an exclusive collection of clothing and accessories featuring the RX-78-2 Gundam and a takoyaki-inspired version of Haro.
The new “STRICT-G LUCUA South Store” will introduce seven Osaka-themed products, including a premium souvenir jacket, traditional Japanese hand towels, T-shirts, and accessories that will only be available from the new location.
Established in 2012, STRICT-G specializes in officially licensed Gundam clothing and accessories, combining imagery from the franchise’s Mobile Suits, characters and military organizations with everyday fashion.
The brand has also expanded into character-led clothing through its recently launched STRICT-G RUNWAY collection, which imagines how characters from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom might dress during their time away from battle.
The new Osaka store will join the growing selection of Gundam-related destinations inside LUCUA South, a shopping complex directly connected to JR Osaka Station.
Bandai has already announced plans for Osaka’s first permanent Gundam Base and the return of the life-size RX-78F00/E Gundam’s original head, with the enormous head from Expo 2025 set to become a public display inside the same building.
The upcoming Gundam Base will eventually occupy the same floor as STRICT-G, giving fans access to both official Gunpla kits and Gundam fashion in one location.
To celebrate the new store’s opening, Bandai has prepared a collection inspired by Osaka’s landmarks and local culture, placing the original RX-78-2 Gundam at the center of several designs.
Let’s take a closer look at the exclusive collection!
- STRICT-G Mobile Suit Gundam Osaka Sukajan Jacket – ¥37,400 (approximately $234 USD / £177 GBP)
The centerpiece of the collection is a special sukajan, or Japanese souvenir jacket, featuring the RX-78-2 Gundam against a backdrop of famous Osaka landmarks.
The design combines the original Gundam’s white, blue, red, and yellow armor with city-inspired artwork, recreating the machine from the classic 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam anime.
The jacket uses a polyester exterior and lining with ribbed cuffs, collar, and hem, and will be available in sizes M through XXL.
- STRICT-G × Kamawanu Mobile Suit Gundam Takoyaki Haro Tenugui – ¥2,750 Each (approximately $17 USD / £13 GBP)
The second product gives Haro an Osaka-inspired makeover, combining Gundam’s popular spherical robot companion with takoyaki, the city’s famous octopus-filled snack.
Created as traditional Japanese tenugui hand towels, the designs are available in white and brown versions, each featuring the playful Takoyaki Haro artwork.
Produced in Japan using 100% cotton, the towels measure approximately 33 x 90 cm and are sold separately.
- STRICT-G Mobile Suit Gundam Osaka T-Shirt – ¥4,730 (approximately $30 USD / £22 GBP)
A special cotton T-shirt brings the Osaka-themed Gundam artwork to everyday clothing, joining the collection as a more casual alternative to the souvenir jacket.
The shirt is available in sizes M through XXL.
- STRICT-G Mobile Suit Gundam Osaka Acrylic Keychain – ¥880 (approximately $6 USD / £4 GBP)
The collection also includes a small acrylic keychain featuring the Osaka Gundam design, measuring approximately 5.5 cm across.
- STRICT-G Mobile Suit Gundam Osaka Mug – ¥3,080 (approximately $19 USD / £15 GBP)
A ceramic mug featuring the special Osaka artwork joins the lineup, measuring approximately 9 cm tall and 7.7 cm in diameter.
Produced in Japan, the mug provides another way to display the opening collection’s Gundam design at home.
- STRICT-G Mobile Suit Gundam Osaka Tote Bag – ¥3,080 (approximately $19 USD / £15 GBP)
A cotton canvas tote bag features artwork created for the new Osaka location, providing a practical accessory for carrying shopping and everyday essentials.
The bag measures approximately 36 cm wide and 42 cm tall, with a lightweight canvas construction.
- STRICT-G Mobile Suit Gundam Osaka Pouch – ¥2,860 (approximately $18 USD / £14 GBP)
Completing the collection is a matching cotton pouch featuring the Osaka-themed artwork.
Measuring approximately 20 x 14 cm, the pouch is produced in Japan and designed for storing smaller everyday items.
Bandai has also announced an exclusive opening gift featuring Haro, with customers spending at least ¥3,000 (approximately $19 USD / £14 GBP) receiving a special commemorative pin.
The pin measures approximately 3.5 x 3.5 cm and will only be distributed through the new store’s opening promotion.
The “STRICT-G LUCUA South Store” will officially open to the public on November 24, 2026, on the 11th floor of LUCUA South’s LUCUA Character World at 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, with daily opening hours from 10 AM to 8 PM.
A special pre-opening period will take place from November 18 to November 23, although entry is restricted to selected LUCUA Members Card holders who entered a lottery that has already closed.
All seven opening products are exclusive to the Osaka store and will not be sold through Premium Bandai Japan, Premium Bandai US or other STRICT-G locations, with availability subject to stock.
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