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U Got Options! The Robot Spirits & SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Grendizer (Grendizer U)
Tamashii Nations’ reveal of the new subline within The Robot Spirits covered two figures. First is Voltes V from Voltes V: Legacy and the second is also…
Poseable Super Robots, Take 3: The Robot Spirits 〈Side SUPER〉 Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy)
The legendary super robot is now back in action thanks to the overwhelming love of The Philippines! Let me first preface this by saying that, while I’m not…
The Plan All Along: HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build (Almost) Complete
As mentioned in my last update, I only needed to build the original Super DRAGOON backpack and the two Futsunomitama swords to complete these two kits. And fortunately,…
Guns… err… Rifles! HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #2.5
Quick real-life update for context. I’ve recently transferred jobs and as such, I’m still in the transition period and have yet to get a feel of how the…
The Earthrise can now Rest: Transformers Studio Series ’86 Commander-class Optimus Prime
Since its release in 2020, Earthrise Optimus Prime held the title of being the de facto modern G1-inspired Optimus Prime figure for the mainline releases. It was also…
That’s Quite the Backpack: HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #2
Following my build progress last week, I did the exact same thing for my second Mighty Strike Freedom. And as expected, there were improvements following the first, which…
Box Art Extravaganza: July 2024
We’re officially at the latter half of 2024, but it isn’t different from the first half, or even the previous years, as we continuously get new and upcoming…
This Gives me 2000s CG Anime Vibes: “Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom” Trailer and Info Drop
Me saying this doesn’t mean it’s automatically bad, it’s just this is the vibe I’m getting upon seeing the visuals. As part of Gundam’s 45th anniversary in 2024,…
What Happens When Obari Goes Wild: My Unsolicited Thoughts on “Bang Brave Bang Bravern”
The following may contain spoilers for Bang Brave Bang Bravern. Director / Masami ObariScreenplay / Keigo KoyanagiProduction / Cygames PicturesRelease Date / January 2024 At the time of this review…
I Believe this is Loosely Based on Gundam Bael? “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Gods Guardian Gawain
The influx of Chinese-made model kits, whether mecha-musume or actual mecha is still going strong. And while some of them are direct derivatives, there’s an increasing number of…
I’m Good with the Gold: HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #1
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this previously, but I’m doing away with my previous practice of double/dual building kits unless they’re very similar, like what I did…
One Shots / “The Earth Guardian”
This weekend marks the start of a new Ultraman series, Ultraman Arc. It’s a constant reminder of how time flies really fast as around this time one year…
Zoids ‘High Grades’ are Here! Realize Model 1/100 Blade Liger
If you know me personally, or at least have followed this blog for a good while, then you must know that Gundam and 1/144 scale Gunpla are my…
I Thought This is a Race Exclusive? Solicitations up for Transformers ✕ Bingo Sports Optimus Prime
Last April, the Transformers brand and luxury car company Bingo Sports announced a collaboration as part of the Transformers’ 40th anniversary. It will come in the form of…
I Thought This is a Race Exclusive? Solicitations up for Transformers ✕ Bingo Sports Optimus Prime
Last April, the Transformers brand and luxury car company Bingo Sports announced a collaboration as part of the Transformers’ 40th anniversary. It will come in the form of…
Done With the “GWX” Upgrades! HGAW Gundam Double X – Completed Build
2024 marks the 30th anniversary of G Gundam, but it also kicks off the “Gundam GWX Anniversary Project” as we saw a whole new generation of alternate universe…
The Not-so-Moving Gundam: Gundam Next Future Pavilion & the RX-78F00/E
I might be a week late for this update, but that doesn’t mean I can’t give my unsolicited thoughts. Last week, Bandai Namco released their Gundam Conference update…
That Went Faster Than Expected: HGAW Gundam Double X – Work in Progress #2
Let’s say that I wasn’t expecting this much progress for my HGAW Gundam Double X build within a week after I formally started building it. But I managed…
“Transformers One” In Another Universe: SDCC 2024 Exclusive Transformers “Fractured Friendship” 2-Pack
San Diego Comic Con 2024 is fast approaching and we’re now getting a whole slew of convention exclusive items. For Transformers, they will continue their recent IDW-inspired sets,…
Definitely Painting Over the Greenish-Blue: Premium Bandai Exclusive HGAC Altron Gundam
Just when you thought Wufei has once again gotten the shortest stick when the G Gundam HG kits started getting released, Bandai Spirits reminded us he’s not forgotten…
The Other Mobile Suit with Golden Wings: HGAW Gundam Double X – Work in Progress #1
Following my Gunpla building blitz earlier in the year, things have slowed down considerably due to a couple of reasons. Primarily due to work shenanigans and related stuff…
Mecha Smile Impact 2024 Summer: PLAMATEA “AM Driver” Jenus and Board Visor
To cap off my coverage and unsolicited thoughts from the Mecha Smila Impact 2024 Summer, and yes, I’m skipping all The Gattai reveals, let’s look at one of…
Mecha Smile Impact 2024 Summer: Grunts and Mass-Produced Machines
Compared to previous years, Good Smile Company / Good Mecha Smile is doing things a little differently for this year’s Mecha Smile Impact. Instead of a single big…
Mecha Smile Impact 2024 Summer: More Super Deformed and Fantasy Mecha
Compared to previous years, Good Smile Company / Good Mecha Smile is doing things a little differently for this year’s Mecha Smile Impact. Instead of a single big…
Mecha Smile Impact 2024 Summer: RIOBOT Alternatives
Compared to previous years, Good Smile Company / Good Mecha Smile is doing things a little differently for this year’s Mecha Smile Impact. Instead of a single big…
That’s One Busy Design: MODEROID Red Five from “Majestic Prince”
I consider Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince or simply Majestic Prince to be one of the more interesting mecha shows that came out in the 2010s. It’s unique spin…
#2015 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man Mark 6 (2017)
Finally completing my Iron Man 2 coverage, despite taking this gallery back in late 2023, is S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark 6 (2017). This is Tamashii Nations’ second take…
Great Alternative to the “Missing Link” Version: “Transformers Legacy: United” G1 Universe Optimus Prime Preview!
Following the leaks from several months ago, and the official pipeline reveal during the last Transformers live stream, Transformers designer Mark Maher (IG/@marclonus) posted what I assume to…
Great Alternative to the “Missing Link” Version: “Transformers Legacy: United” G1 Universe Optimus Prime Preview Shots!
Following the leaks from several months ago, and the official pipeline reveal during the last Transformers live stream, Transformers designer Mark Maher (IG/@marclonus) posted what I assume to…
#2014 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man Mark 5
Yes, this is yet another example, along with the next one, of photoshoots I completed in late 2023 but I completely forgot to post on the site. Granted…
Black and Pink Really Look Good Together: MODEROID Black Sarena
And I’m not talking about the Korean idol group. I’m talking about the XS-07 Black Sarena, a unit you often see in Super Robot Wars games and comes…
Martian Successor Nadesico, Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness
Classic Blue and Gold: “Transformers One” Prime Changers SENTINEL PRIME
It might still be several months away, but I’m already looking forward to seeing Transformers One as it will finally provide the mainstream audience with a different perspective…
Box Art Extravaganza: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0
Bandai Spirits normally releases the packaging design of kits days ahead of its scheduled release. But for special or very notable kits, they do so a couple of…
Still Dividing Opinions! HG Gundam EX (Requiem for Vengeance)
Ever since it was revealed, people have been polarized with Gundam EX from Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance. I admit it doesn’t look as ‘attractive’ as other…
Shelf Space Required: HGCE Destiny Gundam Spec II + Zeus Silhouette
While there were a lot of kits revealed during yesterday’s batch, only a couple got me really excited. And this includes the HGCE Destiny Gundam Spec II +…
Nostalgia All The Way: Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam (Revival Ver.)
Bandai Spirits made the formal announcement of all the kits slated for release this Q4 earlier today, though all of them were already revealed during the Shizuoka Hobby…
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I’ll Probably Change the Red: HGUC Gundam TR-6 [Barzam II] ReZeon Captured (A.O.Z RE-BOOT)
When Bandai Spirits first decided to do the plethora of Advance of Zeta designs as High Grade kits, I had all the intent on completing them all, not…
About Damn Time! Marvel Legends Hulkbuster (Marvel 85 Years)
Hasbro has been doing an amazing job with their Marvel Legends Iron Man figures based on the comic book designs. So much so that I didn’t mind that…
Quickie! The ‘Missing Link’ Optimus Prime Concept, but in Reverse
One of the upcoming Transformers figures leaked several months ago was that of a Deluxe class Optimus Prime inspired by his G1 design. I initially thought this would…
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2024: Takara Tomy is Going Premium Collector with T-Spark!
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2024 is in full swing and Takara Tomy decided to go all out with their hobby and collector-oriented releases as they launched a new label…
Robot Mode Debut! “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” AMK Pro X Apelinq
During the opening scene of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, we were given a glimpse of Apelinq, the Maximal leader who sacrificed himself so that Optimus Primal and…
SEED FREEDOM in Shizuoka! Even More “Gundam SEED FREEDOM” Kits
While Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM is about to end its Japanese theatrical run this month, it’s just kicking off across international markets. Which means there’s no reason…
Did Gunpla Just do a Transformers Missing Link? Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam (Revival Ver.)
With Shizuoka Hobby Show 2024 opening to the public in couple of days, Bandai Spirits decided to hype things up by making reveals as early as today, one…
“Grendizer U”: New Mecha, Trailer, and Premiere Info Drops!
Things over at the super robot front have cooled down ever since Bang Brave Bang Bravern ended. But let’s not forget there’s another super robot show set to…
Stuff on the Office Desk: Collaboration Primes
I was initially aiming at finally bringing some Gunpla to the office desk, especially following my two viewings of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. But with Lunar Cruiser…
Not Just the AM Boxer, it’s the HG Hückebein Boxer
When Bandai Spirits announced the HG Hückebein Mk-III to follow the Mk-II, it was only a matter of time before they released the Hückebein Boxer in some form.…
The Prime of Time! “Legacy: United” Cybertron Universe Vector Prime Sneak Peek
While no company wants their upcoming items leaked ahead of their intended solicitation dates, these do give fans excitement and hype, especially when pre-orders do drop. These are…
Box Art Extravaganza: APril 2024
With the absence of any particular Gunpla I’m interested in getting this April, let’s swing to the good folks over at Good Smile Company as they do have…
Now This is an Upgrade! DNA Design DK-54 Upgrade Kit for “Legacy: United” Animated Universe Optimus Prime
I don’t usually post about third party upgrade kits, unless they are very notable. So, when DNA Design unveiled their next upgrade kit, DK-54 for Legacy: United Animated…
One Shots / “Fists of Fury”
As seen during the Gundam 45th Anniversary special, 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Mobile Fighter G Gundam. To those unfamiliar, G Gundam is the first non-Universal Century…