As I probably mentioned in a couple of posts already, October has finally started and along with it, multiple mecha series for the season. I've caught the opening episodes for most of them and here are my unsolicited thoughts. Kyoukai Senki After finishing the episode, the first question that popped into my brain is: "Why … Continue reading Unsolicited First Impressions: “Kyoukai Senki”, “Sacks&Guns!!”, “Muv-Luv Alternative”
Author: cvphased
A certified mecha junkie with deep fascination in fictional piloted bi-pedal machines. Collects various models & figures from both major franchises and obscure ones, all of which are featured in the MECHA CATALOGUE.
Box Art Extravaganza: October 2021
We're now into October and as I've previously mentioned, we are looking at multiple mecha series this season, many of which are getting kits their gorgeous packaging art. First is the HG Kenbu or MAILeS Kenbu as written in the lower thirds, and it's the main protagonist machine from the new series Kyoukai Senki or … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: October 2021
Resolving a Cliffhanger… with a Cliffhanger: “Getter Robo Arc” Series Review
The following may contain spoilers for Getter Robo Arc. Director / Jun KawagoeScreenplay / Tadashi Hayakawa (based on Ken Ishikawa's Getter Robo Arc manga)Production / Bee Media & Studio A-CatRelease Date / July 2021 The Getter Robo franchise has cemented itself as one of the foundations of the mecha genre, with the original being the … Continue reading Resolving a Cliffhanger… with a Cliffhanger: “Getter Robo Arc” Series Review
Display it with Science! Transformers Anti-Gravity Tensegrity Base Optimus Prime Set
I'm not really sure when tensegrity structures and consumer goods started to become a thing, but it looks like the Transformers brand is joining the fad with its recent announcement of an Optimus Prime set that comes with a tensegrity base. But before we go into what the set comes with, I believe I'm not … Continue reading Display it with Science! Transformers Anti-Gravity Tensegrity Base Optimus Prime Set
#WhatIf Season One Finale: Sakaarian Iron Man Appears!
The following will contain spoilers for the season 1 finale of What If...? Disney+ dropped the season finale of What If...? yesterday and it was a really good payoff for all the plot threads set up from all the previous episodes and led to The Watcher assembling the "Guardians of the Multiverse", something that's been … Continue reading #WhatIf Season One Finale: Sakaarian Iron Man Appears!