Sony Music Entertainment and Bandai Namco Group Co-Host Additional 'High-Quality Gunpla Scan' Event

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  • Sony Music Entertainment and Bandai Namco Group Co-Host Additional 'High-Quality Gunpla Scan' Event
  • Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and Bandai Namco Group companies will hold an additional, limited-time 'High-Quality Gunpla Scan' event at 'THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO' from May 30 to September 27, 2026. The service offers high-definition 3D scanning of customized Gunpla, with reservations opening on May 18.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: May 19, 2026

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Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and Bandai Namco Group companies will hold an additional, limited-time 'High-Quality Gunpla Scan' event at 'THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO' from May 30 to September 27, 2026. The service offers high-definition 3D scanning of customized Gunpla, with reservations opening on May 18.

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May 19, 2026
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and Bandai Namco Group companies will hold an additional, limited-time 'High-Quality Gunpla Scan' event at 'THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO' from May 30 to September 27, 2026. The service offers high-definition 3D scanning of customized Gunpla, with reservations opening on May 18.
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  • 📰 Published: May 19, 2026 at 00:00
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Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Atsuhiro Iwakami, hereinafter SME), together with Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD. Hobby Division, will hold an additional, limited-time 'High-Quality Gunpla Scan'*1 event at 'THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO'. This service allows customers to scan their customized Gunpla and provides them with 3D model data.

Ahead of the service launch on Saturday, May 30, reservations at 'THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO' will begin today, Monday, May 18 at 15:00 via the official website.

We are also considering holding the event at other locations, so please wait for further announcements.

This service is implemented through a collaboration between SME and Bandai Namco Group companies, including Bandai Namco Entertainment, which develops various Gundam contents, and BANDAI SPIRITS, which plans, develops, manufactures, and sells Gunpla and operates the official comprehensive Gunpla facility 'THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO'.

'High-Quality Gunpla Scan' is a service where customers' customized Gunpla are scanned using 'SCANOSYS', a high-definition 3D scanning system led by SME. It generates and provides high-quality 3D model data that faithfully reproduces even meticulous modifications.

Furthermore, by purchasing additional digital content*2, users can create diorama movies based on the 3D model data of their Gunpla, or freely control their Gunpla in an action simulator to challenge score attacks by defeating enemy units.

Customers who participated in the trials held at 'THE GUNDAM BASE FUKUOKA' (Hakata) from February 22 (Sat) to April 27 (Sun), 2025, and at 'THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO' (Tokyo) from November 15 (Sat) to December 14 (Sun), 2025, can also purchase the digital content.

*1 This service is fully reservation-based and will be provided for a fee. Details are subject to change without notice; please check the official service website for more information.

*2 Digital content will be provided for an additional fee.

'High-Quality Gunpla Scan' Service Overview

Reservation Start: Monday, May 18, 2026, 15:00~

Service Period: Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Venue: THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO (Tokyo)

Location: DiverCity Tokyo Plaza 7F, 1-1-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Official Website: https://high-quality-gunpla-scan.com/ja/lp

Official X Account: https://x.com/GunplaScan

High-Definition 3D Scanning System 'SCANOSYS'

A high-definition 3D scanning system developed under the leadership of SME. It enables the generation of high-quality 3D model data by automatically synthesizing high-precision geometry data with high-resolution texture (color and material) data.

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English: © SUNRISE  ©SUNRISE・MBS

*When publishing or using image materials, please ensure to include the copyright notice above.

*Information in this news release is current as of Monday, May 18, 2026. The names, schedules, and contents of each initiative are subject to change without notice.

*Images may include concept visuals.

FAQ

When is the High-Quality Gunpla Scan event held?

It will be held from May 30 to September 27, 2026, at THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO.

What happens to the scanned data?

It is provided as high-quality 3D model data, usable for creating diorama movies and playing action simulators.

Can past trial participants use the digital content?

Yes. Past trial participants from Fukuoka and Tokyo can also purchase the additional digital content.