I was initially targeting to complete this last weekend, but I had a little mishap late last week, so I was only able to resume building the kit by Sunday. Regardless, the HGCE Destiny Gundam is fi…
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Clutch for 2023! HG Destiny Gundam – Completed Build
By the time I’m writing this post, some places have already gone to 2024 so here’s to an amazing new year ahead! But it’s still 2023 on my…
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Backlog is HGCE-Free… for now: HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Completed Double Build
Following some rather consistent pace, this HGCE Force Impulse Gundam double build is finally complete. With this, I have crossed out all HGCE kits in the backlog pile,…
20 Years in the Making: HG (not HGCE) Aile Strike Gundam – Completed Build
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More Spoilers! New “Gundam SEED FREEDOM” HGCE Reveals
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Looks Like I’m Having ‘SEED’ Burnout: HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #3
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny HD Remaster – Review
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The Mirage Oiseau’s Alright: HGUC Phantom Gundam – Quad-Build Completed
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Finally Crossed out of the Build Queue: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Completed
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Shelf Space Required: HGCE Destiny Gundam Spec II + Zeus Silhouette
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Bi-Weekly Booty: Lacus Clyne from Gundam SEED Destiny
Hey, at least the show had this. The Bi-Weekly Booty is Lacus Clyne from Gundam SEED Destiny!
Quickie Build! HGCE Perfect Strike Gundam, via Option Parts Sets
I know I’ve been yapping on my recent work in progress posts that I’m quite tired of building kits from SEED and its sequels. However, I recently got…
Done With the “GWX” Upgrades! HGAW Gundam Double X – Completed Build
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More Cautious on the C-Clips: HG Gundam Calibarn Completed Build
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Starting the SEED Early: HG Destiny Gundam – Work in Progress #1
I was supposed to start my Gundam SEED kit build binge in January, but since I’ve already completed my second Lah Gundam earlier this week, I might as…
The Last for 2024: HGCE Duel / Duel Blitz Gundam – Double Build Complete!
I started 2024 by building Gundam SEED / SEED DESTINY kits in preparation for the SEED FREEDOM premiere in January. Fast forward 12 months later and I am…
2019 Best in Class: HGCE Destiny Gundam – Work in Progress #1
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Finally Crossing Out this Build: Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam – Completed Build
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To “Quacks” or not to “Quacks?” HG Gundam EX – Completed Build
For complete transparency, I would’ve completed this kit last week if not for me just being tuckered out whenever I arrive from work last week. I would’ve been…
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Completed After 3 Months: HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus/Lupus Rex Dual Build
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We’re Post-“SEED FREEDOM” Now: HG Destiny Gundam – Work in Progress #2
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny HD Remaster (Ultimate Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
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The Plan All Along: HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build (Almost) Complete
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Threw this together while working on the actual video, I've tried to make it presentable like the actual OP from the anime. Song is "Reborn" by Nami Tamaki. Twitter:…
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Gundam Build Fighters
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Don’t @ Me: Six of my Anime Opinions: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Edition
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Oh my word have I ever been so happy to be wrong about something. I’m shocked too guys, I didn’t think that I would be walking away from…
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SEED is Back! “GUNDAM SEED PROJECT ignited” Unveiled
Earlier today, The Life-sized Freedom Gundam Statue had its formal opening ceremony after a month of being open to visitors and tourists. Along with spectacle was an announcement…
The Wonders of ‘Entry Grade’ Engineering: Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam (Revival) – Completed Build
I decided to build the old school Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam with the intention of having better appreciation with the engineering placed in the Renewal version. And…
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Continuing with this double build, my focus recently is on putting the Assault Shroud, or the parts that turn the Duel Gundam into the Duel Blitz Gundam. Building…
Blitzing Though these Two: HGCE Duel & Duel Blitz Gundam Double Build – Work in Progress #1
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The Bane of HG Force Impulse Kits: HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #1
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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…
‘Revive’ Duel Gundam in Disguise! HGCE Duel Blitz Gundam
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Review: Gundam Build Fighters
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Review: Gundam Build Fighters
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