Mecha, Real Robots, and Super Robots

Programming 4 (Westminster 2)

Friday October 5, 2018 - 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm


Join us for a short examination of the lore, and the model kits, giant robots and anthropomorphic machines. Originating with Robert Heinlein, spreading to Japan, and then returning to invade the world in films like PACIFIC RIM, ‘Mecha’ have become staples of science fiction. From novels to anime to live action film, the genre is influencing a wider and wider audience. This is their story.


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