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Gundam Apparel Shop STRICT-G Opens in Osaka Nov. 24
Bandai's Gundam apparel shop STRICT-G opens at LUCUA South in Osaka on Nov. 24 with Osaka-only goods like an RX-78-2 souvenir jacket and a Haro pin gift.
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