ZOIDS CONCEPT ART EXHIBITION-", the concept art exhibition that forms the basis of "ZOIDS", will be held from December 12, 2020!

ZOIDS Gensen" - ZOIDS CONCEPT ART EXHIBITION -, a concept art exhibition based on "ZOIDS" created by Mitsutoshi Tokuyama, one of the creators of "ZOIDS", a very popular title developed by Takara Tomy as an original IP originating from toys since 1983, It was announced that the exhibition will be held at MoFA (Museum of Fantasy Art for Live Action VR). The exhibition will be held from December 12, 2020 (Sat) to January 24, 2021 (Sun).

The "Zoids" series is a major content series that Takara Tomy has been developing since 1983 as an original toy IP. The name "ZOIDS" is a combination of the words "Zoic" (animal) and "Android" (man-made), and the name "Zoids" is a combination of the words "Zoic" and "Android. The name "ZOIDS" is derived from the words "Zoic" (animal) and "Android" (man-made human).
The toys, Real Moving Kits (assembled driving toys), come with electric motors or springs and move like a real life form when assembled.
In 2018, the company began developing "Zoids Wild," the latest in the series after a 12-year absence. In order to evolve Zoids into a new generation of Zoids while maintaining the toy's high level of perfection, the development team from the first Zoids (1983-) and second Zoids (1999-) have been passing on the technologies and ideas they have cultivated to younger members, while incorporating new perspectives brought by the younger generation.

This time, "ZOIDS Gensen" - ZOIDS CONCEPT ART EXHIBITION -, a concept art exhibition based on "ZOIDS" created by Mitsutoshi Tokuyama*, one of the creators of "ZOIDS," will be held at MoFA (Museum of Fantasy Art for Live Action VR).
The exhibition can also be viewed in the online exhibition space, Virtual Gallery, so that those who cannot visit the venue can still enjoy the atmosphere of the exhibition.
Mitsutoshi Tokuyama: As a Takara Tomy employee, he has contributed to the creation of the Zoids world view since the dawn of the Zoids.

Event Information
Zoids Source -ZOIDS CONCEPT ART EXHIBITION
Dates: Saturday, December 12, 2020 - Sunday, January 24, 2021
The museum will be closed from December 28 to January 4.
Closed on Mondays (except national holidays)
Venue: MoFA (Museum of Fantastic Art) (Museum of Fantastic Art with live-action VR)
Aoyama Oval Building 1F, 5-52-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
Admission: Advance ticket 900 yen (tax included)
Advance ticket with catalog: 4,400 yen (tax included)
Ticket at the door 1,200 yen (tax included)
Free admission for preschool children (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Dates of the VR exhibition: Saturday, December 26, 2020 - end of January, 2021 (tentative)
VR Venue ：Virtual Gallery
VR admission fee: 300 yen (tax included)

<Contents
(1)About 10 original drawings by Mitsutoshi Tokuyama
(2)160 original drawings exhibited for the first time
(Including original drawings that have never been exhibited before)
(3)Original drawings by guest artist Yuji Kaida
Yuji Kaida: Illustrator, ZOIDS Mousou Senki package illustration
(4)Live-action VR in the Virtual Gallery
(5)Talk show with Mr. Tokuyama and Mr. Kaida
(6)Exhibition of a new diorama based on the main visual motif by Toshiyuki Horii, and reproduction of a diorama shooting scene
Toshiyuki Horii: Creator at the forefront of Zoids diorama production
(7)Sale of original art graphs signed by Mr. Tokuyama for the first time
(8)Sale of art graphs newly drawn by Mr. Kaida for this exhibition
(9)Commemorative exhibition catalogue and limited edition exhibition goods for sale
(10)Special admission offer

1. information about the exhibition
Real Venue
Dates : December 12, 2020 (Sat) - January 24, 2021 (Sun)
Opening hours: 12:00 - 18:00 (last admission 17:30)
*Preview: Friday, December 11, 15:00-19:00 (last admission 18:30)
Closed from December 28 (Mon.) to January 4 (Mon.)
Closed on Mondays (Open on Coming-of-Age Day)
Venue : MoFA (Museum of Fantastic Art) (Live-action VR-enabled fantasy museum)
Aoyama Oval Building 1F, 5-52-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
Admission: Advance tickets 900 yen (tax included)
Advance ticket with autographed catalogue: 4,400 yen (tax included)
Same-day ticket 1,200 yen (tax included)
Free admission for preschool children (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

VR Venue
Dates: December 26, 2020 (Sat) - January 31, 2021 (Sun)
This is a live-action VR gallery with 360°cameras shooting several locations of the actual venue to give visitors a sense of the atmosphere of the venue.
Please note that this is not a 3DCG.
Venue : Virtual Gallery ( # )
Admission fee: 300 yen (tax included)
*PayPal registration is required.
*This is a date-specific ticket. Please note that you will have to purchase the ticket again after 24:00 on the date of purchase.

Contents
About 160 original ZOIDS reproductions on display for the first time (Evolution of Zoids / Battle of Planet Zoids / Zoids Wild Concept / Infinity Blast / Art of Planet Zoids / Art Setting)
10 newly drawn original drawings will be exhibited.
Talk show by Mr. Tokuyama, one of the creators of ZOIDS, and guest artist Mr. Kaida
New diorama display based on the main visual motif by Toshiyuki Horii, who has been in charge of dioramas since the early days of the ZOIDS and the CA science archaeologist, and a reproduction of a diorama shooting scene.
Sales of limited-edition goods at the venue
Exhibits for sale
Limited to 10 sets
Includes a colorful paper autographed by the artist
Special entrance privileges (only for those who visit the real venue)
*5 random art cards

Organizer] GoFa
Special cooperation and supervision by] TAJIMA Co.
Special cooperation and supervision] Takara Tomy Co.
Yuji Kaida, Toshiyuki Horii, Kotobukiya Corporation, i2associates, Inc.
Production】 MAT Enterprises, Inc.

＜Lawson Ticket Sales
Advance tickets: 900 yen (tax included)
Ticket with autographed catalogue: 4,400 yen (tax included)
No handling fee other than the ticket price
L code: 34992
Ticket sales page: #
November 6 (Fri.) from 19:00
On sale from 19:00, November 13 (Fri.)
*Please check the above URL for ticket details.

2. sale of limited-edition commemorative goods for the exhibition
List of goods for sale (tentative) *All prices include tax
Five types of newly-drawn art graphs signed by Mitsutoshi Tokuyama: 39,000 yen each (limited production and sale of 100 sets each)
One newly-drawn art graph signed by Yuji Kaida: 39,000 yen 《Only 100 sets of each will be produced and sold》 《Only 100 sets of each will be produced and sold》 ・Mini art prints signed by Yuji Kaida: 39,000 yen each
Three mini-artographs signed by Yuji Kaida: 6,000 yen each
2 types of T-shirts: 3,900/4,200 yen
15 kinds of can badges: 500 yen each
5 kinds of acrylic key chains: 800 yen each
Two clear file sets: 1,600 yen each
Catalog: 3,960 yen each
Two types of exhibits for sale: 80,000 yen each

The exhibition may be cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances such as changes in the situation caused by the new type of coronavirus.
Please wear a mask when visiting the exhibition.
Hand sanitizer and temperature check will be conducted at the entrance of the venue.

(C) TOMY