This year's All Japan Model & Hobby Show is almost over but that doesn't mean I can't give my unsolicited thoughts on the stuff that's on the show floor. For this one, I'll be covering the stuff I found interesting from Bandai Spirits, both on the hobby and collector divisions. By the way, I'm not … Continue reading All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2019: Bandai Spirits Hobby Division
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.
Gunpla 40th Anniversary: HG Gundam G40 (Industrial Design)
Last July, the Ken Okuyama-designed RX-78-2 Gundam was revealed as part of the Gundam 40th Anniversary celebration. It was also revealed that a kit of the design will be released as part of the Gunpla 40th anniversary next year. And as the All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2019 opens, Bandai Spirits has finally revealed … Continue reading Gunpla 40th Anniversary: HG Gundam G40 (Industrial Design)
Why 7-Inch Scale? Bandai “Warhammer 40,000” Primaris Intercessor / Mark X Tacticus Armour
I'm not sure if this is from Bandai Japan/Spirits or Bandai America but regardless, this thing got my interest when it appeared in a couple of toy and hobby shows recently. Except that it has one particular caveat that has become my pet peeve in this hobby. This is the Prismatic Intercessor / Mark X … Continue reading Why 7-Inch Scale? Bandai “Warhammer 40,000” Primaris Intercessor / Mark X Tacticus Armour
One Shots / "Creative. Classic. Cinematic."
For the past 80 years, Marvel comics has told a lot of stories involving Tony Stark and multiple versions of the Iron Man suit. But regardless of the stories and accompanying changes, it always goes back full circle to the iconic red and gold armor design.
HG ✕ S.H.Figuarts: Collectors & Hobby Spirits
Days ahead of the All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2019, Bandai Spirits teased something that, in all honesty, is interesting but not so much anything else. In what appears to be a collaboration between its two brands -- Bandai Hobby and Bandai Collector / Tamashii Nations -- they are releasing two items that would … Continue reading HG ✕ S.H.Figuarts: Collectors & Hobby Spirits