A giant 3D model of Thunderbird 3 has appeared in VRChat’s lunar world, “Lumarnity.” The release date is August 12, 2026.
This model was created as part of the “Thunderbirds Japan Broadcast 60th Anniversary Project.” Thunderbirds is a special effects puppet show that began airing in the UK in 1965 and in Japan the following year, 1966. It is characterized by its puppet manipulation technique called Supermarionation and its world view depicting a futuristic lifestyle.
Thunderbird 3 is a rocket used for rescue operations in outer space in the series. At Lumarnity, you can get up close and personal with the gigantic Thunderbird 3 towering over the lunar surface. You can also enjoy taking commemorative photos with your avatar next to it. It is positioned as a new photo spot to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the series’ broadcast in Japan.
The world to be installed, “Lumarnity,” is a lunar smart community envisioned by JGC Global Corporation. Centered around a lunar propellant production plant, it depicts a future lunar surface equipped with a circular infrastructure. Within the world, visitors can experience a lunar base, communication facilities, solar panels, 3D printers, a lunar port, and more. The content combines a world depicting the future of the moon with Thunderbirds, which is set in the future.
Compatible devices are PCVR and PC desktop mode (Windows PC). Meta Quest standalone (Android version) is not supported. The world name is “Lumarnity® v3.0”.
▼World URL
https://vrchat.com/home/launch?worldId=wrld_dea560af-cc20-4cab-83c1-326420915e38
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
