# Life-Sized Mega Toys A Gundam Cockpit Lets You Sit in the Driver's Seat By Annie Ho | Published 2010-03-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-cockpit References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/) Are you a fan of [Gundam toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-gundam-kits) or any form of a [giant robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-break)? Ever wonder how it feels to pilot a massive robot that can potentially destroy the world? If so, then look no further than the 'Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senjou no Kizuna' game. This game will allow you to pilot a Gundam and fight off other robots in a virtual cockpit. If you are a Gundam fan, you will know that a cockpit controls everything during battle. This cockpit allows the player with a 180 degree view of the battlefield and it includes [foot pedals and controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-r-1-flightstick). The game and the cockpit were designed to give the player a 3D Gundam experience. Looks like fun, but it's too bad us North Americans have to wait a bit longer it to get it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Life-sized Mega Toys:** Opportunity for companies to create life-sized versions of popular toys and immersive gaming experiences. - **Virtual Cockpit Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the gaming industry to create immersive virtual reality experiences with specialized controllers. - **3D Gaming Experiences:** Potential for game developers to incorporate 3D technology into their games, providing a more realistic and immersive gameplay experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toys and Games:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create life-sized versions of popular toys, providing unique play experiences for customers. - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the virtual reality industry to develop specialized virtual cockpit gaming experiences. - **Gaming:** Potential for game developers to incorporate 3D technology into their games, enhancing gameplay and attracting a larger customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion Control Combat Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganker-ex-pro.md) - [Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-headphones.md) - [Immersive Realistic Racer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racing-simulator-cockpit.md) - [Anime Robot-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx782.md) - [Accurate Racing Simulation Cockpits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr300.md) - [Mecha Anime-Inspired Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-1.md) - [Full-Scale Racing Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyn-x.md) - [Robotic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-bot.md) - [Mech-Focused PvP Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-break.md)