2019 sets off a new direction with a refresh providing opportunity to renew the passion on the hobby and collecting, then putting it all together through creative photography.
Two years ago saw the release of Soul of Chogokin GX-71 Golion / “Lion Force” Voltron, much to the enjoyment and satisfaction of collectors. I’m not really sure if that figure retroactively sparked interest in the ‘other’ Voltron but after a couple of years, we are getting the Soul of Chogokin GX-88 Dairugger XV / … Continue reading Soul of Chogokin GX-88 Dairugger XV / “Vehicle Force” Voltron
After opening the #1000 CATALOGUE Entries with the Musha Gundam, of course I would be following it up with a kit of the HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam. This is the first one released back in 2001 and despite not holding on to modern Gunpla standards, this is still a good kit in its own right. I … Continue reading #1002 / High Grade Universal Century // RX-78-2 Gundam (2001)
A collection of giant and not-so-giant robots that’s not really different from those owned by other collectors. These ones just happen to have a loose ‘inclusion criteria’, organized to suit my personal preference and features creative photography.
The MECHA CATALOGUE isn’t different from any other blog or website that covers mecha anime and the hobbies or collectibles it spawned. That said, and this will sound really clichéd, the site was always meant to be my best expression of the hobby through visual media.
Refresh and Renewal is all about refocusing on three key aspects — hobbies, collections, and photographs. Hobbies and collections are self explanatory, that’s what The CATALOGUE is. Retaining that stiff 2011 definition of being “a comprehensive index with the primary purpose of tracking and organizing collectibles.”, it basically means CATALOGUE entries are not reviews but more of my overall thoughts and impressions on a figure or model kit. Reviews would still be present, definitely, but they’ll be more of featured articles.
I’m hoping to further expand my visual story telling through more photos across the site. Whether it’s an old section like The CATALOGUE, the relaunched One Shots galleries, or even quick blog posts. That also includes the new photo-oriented and responsive site layout.
