‘Gundam’ designer turns Mickey Mouse into fierce-looking Mecha Mouse
By Bryan Ke
Kunio Okawara, a Japanese animator and anime robot designer, has turned Mickey Mouse into a mecha (giant robots in anime).
Dubbed the “Chogokin Super Change Mickey Mouse,” the 12.5-centimeter (4.9-inch) tall figure is part of Bandai’s sub-brand Tamashii Nation’s “Chogokin” toy line. A video of the toy showcases how the iconic character transforms by flipping it on its head.
In a statement, Okawara, who is known for designing the RX-78-2 Gundam in the anime franchise “Mobile Suit Gundam,” said he tried to maintain Mickey Mouse’s cartoonish proportions when designing the robot.
The toy became available for pre-order on Monday for 16,500 yen ($107) with shipping set to begin in June 2025. Interestingly, this is not the first time Bandai has released a Mickey Mouse-themed robot: the company launched similar collectibles in 2013 featuring other characters like Donald Duck and Goofy.
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