I've been building kits at a (sort of kind of) consistent pace, but I haven't been posting CATALOGUE Entries of these kits at the same (sort of kind of) consistent pace. So, let's change that, especially when I've already taken these photos some months ago. Going back to the Universal Century, let's take a look … Continue reading #1007 / High Grade Universal Century / RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 “Alex”
If it isn't obvious with my (almost) monthly "Box Art Extravaganza" posts, I have a good appreciation of packaging art and design, and the possible thoughts that went behind these, even if the latter is mostly my conjecture. With MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam coming out this month, Bandai Namco has released its packaging, which would … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam and How It’s Triggering my OCD
Earlier this year, Max Factory and Sen-Ti-Nel revealed a new collaboration project based on illustrations by AF_KURO, called Shoujo-Hatsudoki Motored Cyborg Runner. Along with this reveal are a couple of prototype figures on the show floor of WonHobby 35 but other details are sparse. This time around, they're back with more -- including an exhibit … Continue reading Should I Jump the Gun on These? “Shoujo-Hatsudoki” Motored Cyborg Runner” SSX_155
As I mentioned last time, I pressed the pause button on building HG Gundam Aerial to start work on HG Gundam Lfrith and it's pretty much what I expected from the new HG THE WITCH FROM MERCURY line. Given that the Lfrith has fewer colors than Aerial, the build is relatively simpler with a few … Continue reading I Promised the Lfrith, Right? HG Gundam Aerial & Lfrith Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
Besides catching up on Optimus Prime figures (licensed or unlicensed), I'm also sort of catching up on derivative characters based on him -- one of which is Optimus Primal. I'm not keen on getting the originals from Beast Wars but I am for the two from Beast Machines. I already got the infamously screen-inaccurate Deluxe … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: “Beast Machines: Transformers” Blast Punch Optimus Primal
