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Gundam Base Minneapolis Sets October 30 Opening at Mall of America
Bandai Namco says its Minneapolis stores will open October 30 at Mall of America.
The opening had been planned for September 30, but the company canceled it three days beforehand and gave no official reason.
The Gundam Base is a store for Gundam fans, with model kits, exclusive merchandise and themed displays.
It will open alongside the Bandai Namco Cross Store, bringing several of the company's brands together under one roof.
This will be the second Gundam Base in the United States, after the Chicago store opened in December 2025.
The company also expects to open a store in Tukwila, Washington, in fall 2026.
The Gundam Base Minneapolis will open at the Mall of America on Oct. 30, 2026.
It will open alongside the Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis.
Both stores had been scheduled to open on Sept. 30, but the opening was canceled three days beforehand.
Bandai Namco did not give an official reason for the delay.
The Minneapolis store is one of two new Gundam Base locations planned for North America, with another expected in Seattle.
- Who
- Bandai Namco is opening The Gundam Base Minneapolis and the Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis.
- What
- The two stores will open to the public.
- When
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
- Where
- The Mall of America in the Minneapolis area.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The first U.S. Gundam Base location opened in Chicago, Illinois.
The Minneapolis stores were originally scheduled to open.
Bandai Namco canceled the Minneapolis opening event without giving an official explanation.
The Gundam Base Minneapolis and Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis are scheduled to open.
- Opening date
- Oct. 30, 2026
- Location
- Mall of America
- Stores opening
- The Gundam Base Minneapolis and Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis
- Original planned opening
- Sept. 30, 2026
- Seattle location
- Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila, Washington; expected in fall 2026
What people are saying
Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis, MN is officially opening on Friday, October 30!
Thank you for your patience — we’re excited to finally welcome you!
We look forward to welcoming both new and longtime Gundam fans to THE GUNDAM BASE.