Hasbro recently revealed a bunch of upcoming Transformers figures, and I believe out of this batch, there's one that sparked the most discussion online. And I'm talking about the new Studio Series version of "Evasion Mode" Optimus Prime from Transformers: Age of Extinction. Age of Extinction introduced us to the knight-based Optimus Prime design, totally … Continue reading Will Collectors Evade This Release? Transformers Studio Series Optimus Prime (“Age of Extinction” / Evasion Mode)
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.
Quick Update: HG White Gundam – Completed Build
April 2026 marks the first anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, so I'm spending the month going through Gundam GQuuuuuuX kits in the backlog. I finished the repainted HG Red Gundam towards the end of March, so it makes sense to follow it up with the HG White Gundam. I am expecting to build this … Continue reading Quick Update: HG White Gundam – Completed Build
Looks Like I Won’t Skip This: SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Hyperlion – Combined Features
You wouldn't want to be at the receiving end of this. We have previously taken a look at the SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Hyperlion set, specfically its component Armored Modules, the Altairlion and Hyperlion. Now, let's check out the behemoth that is the the Hyperlion, which is really why one would potentially pull the pre-order … Continue reading Looks Like I Won’t Skip This: SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Hyperlion – Combined Features
I’d Normally Skip These, But Maybe Not? SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Hyperlion – Altairlion & Vegalion Set
We've been getting more Super Robot Wars kits recently, thanks to Bandai Shokugan / Candy Toy Division and Bandai Hobby stepping with releases from both SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] and High Grade brands respectively. I mainly go with the High Grade kits due to preference, but I might have to take a detour with this … Continue reading I’d Normally Skip These, But Maybe Not? SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Hyperlion – Altairlion & Vegalion Set
Box Art Extravaganza: “The Sorcery of Nymph Circe” Edition
This is supposed to be the package-centric post, although I kind of did another before this. Anyway, Bandai Hobby went ahead of their usual Sunday morning box art schedule to reveal two new ones from Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. Some comments mention the box shape being more rectangular than the … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: “The Sorcery of Nymph Circe” Edition