WHAT: Bandai America unveils the world's only life-size Gundam head at Bandai Shop at Action Theatre. Standing at more than 7-feet tall, the colossal head of F91 Gundam will give fans a chance to see how they measure up to a life-size Gundam head. Bandai will also be hosting a Gundam action figure model kit contest for collectors to display their completed and detailed model kits, from any series or level, and compete for prizes for the honor of "Best Bay-Area Gundam." Judges will include an expert Gundam model kit builder from the Bay-Area and representatives from Bandai America.

To wind up the day's events, Bandai Entertainment and Action Theater will be presenting the first U.S. viewing of G Gundam Volume 1, in a special free screening.

VISUALS:

• Life-size replica of F91 Gundam head standing more than 7-feet tall and 6-feet wide.
• Awesome 5-foot tall, fully assembled model kit of MOBILE SUIT ZAKU, from the Original Gundam Series.
• Fully detailed and tricked-out model kits from all different levels of Gundam action figure model kits brought by collectors and fans, for judging by Bandai America's panel of experts.

TIME:

• 12 PM - Unveiling of Gundam head for press and remarks from Bandai America
• 10 AM - 3 PM - Gundam Action Figure Model Kit Contest
• 3:15 PM - Judging of Gundam Action Figure Model Kit Contest
• 5 - 7 PM - Special screening of G Gundam Volume 1