Thunderbird 3 Lands on VRChat Lunar Plant for 60th Anniversary
To mark 60 years since the Japanese broadcast of the special effects puppet drama Thunderbirds, a 3D model of Thunderbird 3 has been placed in the VRChat world Lumarnity, an official lunar smart community operated by JGC Global. The model, created by V Inc., appeared on August 12, 2026. Thunderbird 3 is the rocket used for space rescue operations and supplying Thunderbird 5. In the world, visitors can view the giant rocket up close, take commemorative photos with their avatars, and press a button labeled THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO! to launch it into space. The installation is limited-time, according to an in-world panel. The world is accessible on PCVR and PC desktop mode, but not on Meta Quest standalone. The 60th anniversary initiative by Tohokushinsha includes key visuals, new products, digital expansion, and a September 30 screening and talk show for Thunderbirds Day. Lumarnity, released in October 2023, has received the Best Industry Metaverse / Real Space Metaverse Award at the JAPAN Metaverse Awards 2025.