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During the SMP 100 Next Evolution Project reveal a month ago, one of the teases they made was for Brave Express Might Gaine, the next Brave Series they’ll cover in the line. And I think IR…
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SMP Finally Volting In: SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Voltes V (Standard / V Together Set)
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Taking Bandai Hobby Head-on: SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] 100 Next Evolution
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Because the RIOBOT Version IS Expensive: SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] R-1 & R-Gun Set
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I’m Also Down With THis Kit, I Think? SMP Alternative Destiny Dragon Jet & Super Giant Combination Set
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Yep, Still Not Gunpla Level. Build Complete: Figure-rise Standard Ultraman Suit Zoffy/Ver. Z
As I mentioned in yesterday’s work-in-progress post, I was targeting to finish this kit by the weekend, which I fortunately did. I definitely have some thoughts as this…
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[Update] What happened and why I’m still alive
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Episode 737, "Project Pacifier" (with Godswill Ugwa)
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[PPD] Playing Project DIVA simulator: Project -Project DXXX-
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86: Eighty Six – 5 [I’m With You]
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