Gundam Barbatos running through NYC visual

NYCC 2025: Gundam Showcase at 5–6 PM; Fan Meet Up at 7:30 PM (Room 1E05)

By Juan Carlos Orellana | Artrovo Gundam | Oct. 9, 2025

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Today at New York Comic Con, Bandai Namco Filmworks hosts a “GUNDAM Showcase” panel from 5:00–6:00 PM (Room 405), followed by a Gundam Fan Meet Up at 7:30 PM (Room 1E05). Earlier in the day, an autograph session with IBO director Tatsuyuki Nagai is set for 2:00 PM at the TAMASHII NATIONS Booth #2417, with free tickets distributed starting 10:00 AM to the first 70 attendees.

Free Autograph Signing info card
Director Tatsuyuki Nagai’s 2 PM signing; tickets from 10 AM, Booth #2417.
TAMASHII NATIONS Store New York exterior
Times Square flagship features franchise displays during NYCC.

Why it matters (U.S. builders/retailers): NYCC programming tends to preview near-term brand beats. With GUNPLA trial kits and cross-venue promotions, any kit teases or schedule notes from the panel could ripple into Q1–Q2 2026 allocations; the adjacent GUNDAM BASE Pop-Up (American Dream, NJ, Oct. 4–19) also drives regional demand for exclusives and displays.

Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour New Jersey visual
The Gundam Base Pop-Up runs Oct. 4–19 at American Dream, NJ.

Bandai’s official rollout spans New York City with a Gundam Film Festival at Japan Society (Oct. 11–12), cast appearances, and giveaways. The NYCC page lists the meet-up timing and rooms, plus the day’s signing logistics. The Pop-Up World Tour artwork and details confirm the nearby New Jersey activation.

Gundam Film Festival schedule graphic
Japan Society screenings and talks on Oct. 11–12.

What’s Next: After the showcase, monitor Gundam.info and official socials for slides or kit timelines. If any GUNPLA reveals affect U.S. ordering, we’ll flag PO windows immediately.

Fact Box

  • Panel: “GUNDAM Showcase,” 5:00–6:00 PM, Room 405

  • Meet Up: 7:30 PM, Room 1E05 (today)

  • Signing: Tatsuyuki Nagai, 2:00 PM, TAMASHII NATIONS Booth #2417 (tickets 10:00 AM, first 70)

  • Citywide Extras: Gundam Film Festival (Oct. 11–12, Japan Society); GUNDAM BASE Pop-Up (Oct. 4–19, American Dream, NJ); giveaways include GUNPLA trial kits (while supplies last).

Sources

  • UPDATE: “Barbatos Rises at NYC” — official NYCC schedule, meet-up, signing, film festival, pop-up details. en.gundam.info

  • Gundam Expands into New York (citywide overview) — dates/venues for NYCC, Japan Society, American Dream. en.gundam.info

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