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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Chinese Gundam” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21238 of the collection, and the 210th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Chinese Gundam” meme mean?
This meme conveys irony regarding a blatant copy presented as original. It captures fan frustration over unauthorized appropriation of popular culture, while highlighting the absurdity of a massive object becoming a global symbol of assumed plagiarism. It serves as a gentle yet sharp critique of digital cultural theft.
Where does the “Chinese Gundam” meme come from?
In December 2010, an amusement park in Chengdu (Sichuan) installed an 18-meter orange robot statue resembling Sunrise's Gundam. A Fuji News Network video, uploaded to YouTube on December 22, 2010, showed the robot and a representative claiming its originality despite admitted similarities. Reported by a Chinese blogger on December 8, the statue was removed after backlash; authorities sometimes denied its existence. Nicknamed "fake Gundam" or "Sichuan Gundam," it sparked outrage among Japanese fans. The exact origin of the term "Chinese Gundam" remains unknown.
- 2010Installation of the orange statue in a Chengdu park, reported in early December.
- 2010FNN news report published on YouTube on December 22, triggering international controversy.
How to use the “Chinese Gundam” meme
- Share the orange robot photo to illustrate a clumsy copy of a popular product.
- Use the image to ironically criticize a company claiming intellectual property rights over clearly inspired work.
- Cite this case during debates on the difference between legitimate inspiration and open plagiarism.
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The “Chinese Gundam” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 71/100 · #210 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Chinese Gundam” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Chinese Gundam comes out of the Memes World series 71 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese Gundam?
It is a giant orange robot statue built in China in 2010, considered an unauthorized copy of the Japanese Gundam mecha. It symbolizes debates on intellectual property and cultural imitation.
Chinese Gundam origin?
The statue was erected in a Chengdu amusement park in December 2010. A video from the Japanese channel FNN revealed the issue, showing that creators claimed originality despite obvious similarities to Sunrise's work.
Who created the Chinese Gundam?
The precise identity of the designer or company behind the statue was never officially confirmed. A park representative expressed views, but his name and the TV show's identity remain unknown in public records.
Is Chinese Gundam real or fake?
The statue did exist but was removed shortly after public revelation. Local authorities denied its existence at times, while Japanese fans labeled it a blatant counterfeit.
How do I get the Chinese Gundam meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Chinese Gundam” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Chinese Gundam card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme · シナ遊園地ガンダムそっくりなロボット 遊園地側はオリジナルアルと主張 · Gundam Lookalike Statue Removed From Chinese Theme ... · checked on October 12, 2026.
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