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It's August 19th, 2020. That means Gundam Base Tokyo opened its doors three years ago today. Time flies, doesn't it? To celebrate the occasion, Side Seven Exports will be having it's second annual Gundam Base Anniversary Sale! Starting at 10:00 AM, Japan Standard Time use the codes GUNDAMBASE15 for 15% off when you buy 2-4 Gundam Base exclusives, or GUNDAMBASE20 for 20% off when you buy 5 or more. These codes only apply to Gundam Base exclusives. Sale ends at 10:00 AM (JST) tomorrow, August 20th. Please be sure to read the shop's INFORMATION page carefully before making a purchase. Don't...

I wanted to share with you all a few important updates. Let's start with shipping. The good news is that the shipping restrictions from Japan Post have been lifted or partially lifted for a few countries. Unfortunately, due to worsening Covid-19 Pandemic, a number of countries, such as the U.S. can still only receive Surface Mail for the foreseeable future. Surface Mail, as you all know will take 2-3 months to deliver your orders. I will continue to use Surface Mail in countries where it is the only viable option, until Airmail is completely restored. Please keep checking back for updates....

This Fourth of July at Side Seven Exports, buy your Gunpla some fireworks. Use the code JULY4TH, buy any three items and get one Gundam Base Limited 1/144 System Weapon Kit free. Simply add any System Weapon Kit as the fourth item in your cart and use the code at checkout. Limit one use per customer. Hurry! The sale ends in 24 hours.

One year ago today, I launched Side Seven Exports with the simple goal of better organizing the way I sell Gunpla. I could not have imagined how much this business would grow. Thank you to everyone for visiting my shop and for supporting it with your purchases, especially in the crazy times we live in now. Thank you to my Instagram partners for helping to spread the word. And a special thank you to Gunpla Network for making those amazing logos you're all seeing at the top of the page. Over the next few weeks, I'll be making some much needed...

Japan Post has suspended all forms of Airmail to a number of countries, including the United States. Please see the updated list here:

https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/2020/0423_01_01_en.pdf

Right now, the only option for shipping to these countries is Surface Mail, which takes 2-3 months on average. For now, I will be relying on surface mail to ship out your orders. The waiting period will be long, but I figured it would be better than waiting an unspecified amount of time for the airmail services to be restored. Tracking and insurance will still be provided for your packages. I apologize again for the...