SO THIS IS HOW THEY BUILD GUNDAM SUITS…

If you were looking for one more reason to think that Japan is the coolest place in the world, then take a look at this amazing life-size Gundam suit. This bad boy was originally built in 2009 as part of the 30th Anniversary Celebration on Odaiba Island in Tokyo. It’s since been relocated to Shizuoka, complete with a new beam saber, but the suit is in the process of moving yet again!

This time it will return to Tokyo. They’re in the process of assembling the monstrous suit right now, with construction to be completed by Spring 2012. Take a look at the process below:

How awesome is this stuff? If only they were fully functional…then we’d have to create the greatest heist in the world!