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 + Zeus Silhouette set from Mobile Suit…
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Quickie! HGCE Zeus Silhouette – Color Study
The big box that is the HGCE Destiny Gundam Spec II & Zeus Silhouette set was just released in Japan and mine is already on its way from…
ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam Spec II
General Information Unit type: prototype assault mobile suitPilot: Shinn AsukaOriginal mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara Lineart N/A
A-GXQ754/V2 Zeus Silhouette
General Information Unit type: combat support craft for ZGMF/A-42S2 Destiny Gundam Spec IIArmament: large linear cannon x 1, missile launcher x many Lineart N/A


This is Peak Shinn and Peak Expensive! Metal Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Destiny Gundam + Zeus Silhouette + Wings of Light
When it comes to Gundam SEED FREEDOM, your favorite characters could either get an entirely new mobile suit or just a quick recolor because reasons. When leaks of…
ZGMF-56E2/β Sword Impulse Gundam Spec II
General Information Unit type: multi-mode mobile suitOverall height: 19.37 metersFull weight: 78.93 metric tonsEquipment: VPS (Variable Phase Shift) armorArmament: MMI-GAU25A 20mm CIWS x 2, M71-AAK Folding Razor anti-armor…
ZGMF-56E2/γ Blast Impulse Gundam Spec II
General Information Unit type: multi-mode mobile suitOverall height: 19.21 metersFull weight: 84.68 metric tonsEquipment: VPS (Variable Phase Shift) armorArmament: MMI-GAU25A 20mm CIWS x 2, M71-AAK Folding Razor anti-armor…
ZGMF-56E2/α Force Impulse Gundam Spec II
General Information Unit type: prototype multi-mode mobile suitOriginal mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara Lineart N/A
The SEED Action System Blueprint: HGCE Destiny Gundam – Completed Build
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…
2019 Best in Class: HGCE Destiny Gundam – Work in Progress #1
For the last several weeks, I’ve been “indulging” myself in building old HG Gundam SEED kits in succession. Starting with the Destiny Gundam, the Aile Strike Gundam, and…


Sword, Shield, and Silhouette (also Rifle): HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #4
For starters, this pertains to the parts I’ve yet to build as my focus in the last couple of days is completing both the Chest Flyer and Leg…
Gundam Seed Destiny
By Andrew Osmond. Gundam Seed Destiny is the direct sequel to the earlier series Gundam Seed, which was covered on this blog here. Like the previous series, Destiny…


‘Revive’ Duel Gundam in Disguise! HGCE Duel Blitz Gundam
When Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM was announced, I was already ready to accept the wave of SEED-related kits Bandai Spirits is expected to release. And while we…
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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,…


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,…


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…
More Spoilers! New “Gundam SEED FREEDOM” HGCE Reveals
The following will contain spoilers for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. Following the complete reveal of all mobile suits appearing in Gundam SEED FREEDOM, we also get additional…
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Review: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: BLUE DESTINY
It's Mecha Month once more at the Manga Test Drive, and naturally I have to start with the franchise I know and like the best...even if this...
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Review: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: BLUE DESTINY
It's Mecha Month once more at the Manga Test Drive, and naturally I have to start with the franchise I know and like the best...even if this...
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No “Jacket” Required
This is billed as a movie in some sectors, but it is more of a special or even an extended OVA (three episodes), although I have discussed my…


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…


Space Battleship Yamato (1977) – A Trip of Destiny
When A Recap Movie Changes Everything Is it a crazy thing to think about how some of the most legendary anime start at failures. Lupin III’s anime side…
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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…


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…
Watch: Racing Gran Turismo Sophy 2.0 in Gran Turismo 7 Spec II
One of the headlining features of the recent Gran Turismo 7 Spec II update is the return of the Gran Turismo Sophy AI, at least to PlayStation 5…
RX-80EXAM-3 Gundam Blue Destiny Unit 3
General Information Unit type: prototype EXAM mobile suitPilot: Yuu KajimaOriginal mechanical designer: NAOKI Lineart N/A
RX-80EXAM-2 Gundam Blue Destiny Unit 2
General Information Unit type: prototype EXAM mobile suitPilot: Nimbus SchterzenOriginal mechanical designer: NAOKI Lineart N/A


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…


Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny HD Remaster – Review
Barring some bright spots, “SEED Destiny” is an unnecessary and dumb sequel to the original series.
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One Complicated Backpack: HGCE Rising Freedom Gundam – Work in Progress #2
I spent the last couple of days building the HGCE Rising Freedom Gundam and while I do appreciate the modern nuances Bandai Spirits placed in the kit, I…


BoxLunch: Luna Silhouette Mug
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PFF-X7II+ Core Gundam II Plus
General Information Unit type: custom mobile suit model kitEquipment: PLANETS SystemArmament: core spray gun x 1, core saber x 2, Core Defenser (features beam vulcan gun x 2)…
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MSN-001-2 Delta Gundam II
General Information Unit type: prototype transformable mobile suitHead height: 19.6 metersBase weight: 32.5 metric tonsFull weight: 65.5 metric tonsPower generator output: 2,190 kWMaximum thrust: 100,400 kgSensor radius: 11,200…
Episode 668, "Ms. Zeus-Man"
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Zach, Ed, Alex and Steve with special guests Shannon Strucci (video essayist, Strucci Movies, Critical Bitcast, Struggle Session) and Bryan Newton (Rugrats, Teen Titans…
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Episode 668, “Ms. Zeus-Man”
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Zach , Ed , Alex and Steve with special guests Shannon Strucci (video essayist, Strucci…
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Episode 668, "Ms. Zeus-Man"
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Zach, Ed, Alex and Steve with special guests Shannon Strucci (video essayist, Strucci Movies, Critical Bitcast, Struggle Session) and Bryan Newton (Rugrats, Teen Titans…
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Mobile Suit Gundam III- Encounters in Space
I’ve looked at the first two films based off of the original Gundam series. And now we’re on the finale, Encounters in Space. So far, they haven’t been…
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This Recolor Makes Total Sense: RG Destiny Impulse Gundam
My stance on building and collecting Real Grade kits has changed in recent years. I previously wanted to buy every Real Grade of a lead or titular Gundam…


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!
Compromises That Make Sense: HGCE Rising Freedom Gundam – Work in Progress #1
I’m officially in the zeitgeist of Gundam SEED FREEDOM when I started building the HGCE Rising Freedom Gundam earlier this week, and I now understand where the large…


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…
GN-0000DVR/II Gundam 00 Diver Arc
General Information Unit type: custom mobile suit model kitHead height: 18.3 metersWeight: 52.3 metric tonsEquipment: Arc Drive unit x 2, Trans-Am SystemArmament: GN Sword II x 2, GN…
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ZGMF-X191AM2 Infinite Justice Gundam Type II
General Information Unit type: assault mobile suit Pilot: Athrun Zala Lineart N/A
PPGN-001 Gundam Amazing Exia Repair II
General and Technical Data Model number: PPGN-001Code name: Gundam Amazing Exia Repair IIUnit type: custom mobile suit model kitInspiration: GN-001RE Gundam Exia Repair (Gundam 00)Builder: PPSE (Plavsky Particle System Engineering)Dimensions: overall height 18.3…


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“Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance” Kits Teased: Gundam EX & Zaku II Solari
Bandai Spirits has started their four-day announcement spree of new hobby products slated for Q3 2024 release. As expected, I don’t usually find interesting kits during day one,…
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20 Years in the Making: HG (not HGCE) Aile Strike Gundam – Completed Build
I’ve alluded several times previously that I’ll dedicate January to building kits from the Gundam SEED series. Following my completion of the HG Destiny Gundam at the literal…


Placeholder for the HGCE? The Robot Spirits 〈Side MS〉 Duel Gundam (ver. A.N.I.M.E.)
As much as I trash on Gundam SEED, one of the things I really liked from the series are the designs of the original five GAT-X machines. They…
Pilgrimage Shorts: Spec-Ops Asuka
Welcome to the first installment of Pilgrimage Shorts. Join me as I retread the most memorable anime pilgrimages from my last trip to Japan. I already wrote about…


Spec Ops: The Line Review
Modern military shooters aren’t really my thing. Outside of a handful of games such as Bioshock, I really haven’t found myself playing all too many of them. This…


Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka
While I really liked the premise, I feel the execution fell short on all fronts. Lackluster animation, characters, and dialogue led me to literally fall asleep during the…
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