When I decided to build the stock configuration and Chobham armor-equipped HGUC Gundam NT-1 as two separate kits, the question of whether to shoot them as two separate galleries came to mind. In the end, I thought that cramming two different-looking mobile suits in the same 12-photo gallery would do these kits a little disservice. … Continue reading #1008 / High Grade Universal Century / RX-78NT-1FA Gundam NT-1 [Chobham Armor]
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 but now, I reserve those purchases to kits that really deserve the Real Grade moniker, or something I won't get as a High Grade. Case in point … Continue reading This Recolor Makes Total Sense: RG Destiny Impulse Gundam
When Bandai Spirits expanded the gold banded HGUC line to the silver banded "other centuries" HG kits, it opened a whole ton of possible kits. Unfortunately, they are also taking quite the time to dish these kits out, and if they do, they're mostly Premium Bandai exclusives which is a total bummer. And we have … Continue reading The Gunpla Gods Have Listened! HGFC Gundam Rose
Despite being out most of the past weekend, I was still able to allot time to build the lower half of HG Gundam Lfrith and I was able to more or less complete it, sans the knee armors. The build is more or less the same as Gundam Aerial though without the use of clear … Continue reading GUND-Bits and Pieces: HG Gundam Aerial & Lfrith Dual Build – Work in Progress #4
Did I just forget how to handle Revoltech figures and their weird joint cuts and what not? Get your Amazing Yamaguchi Iron Man "Bleeding Edge" armor from HobbyLink Japan. I initially missed the first time Kaiyodo released this figure but fortunately for me, they decided to do a reissue, albeit some years after. Now, I … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: Amazing Yamaguchi Iron Man “Bleeding Edge” Armor
