HGUC Narrative Gundam A-Packs – Work in Progress #2

Decided to get back to the kits I left prior to my Japan trip last February. Having made last progress to the two HGUC Victory Gundams, I brought my attention back to the HGUC Narrative Gundam A-Packs, now focusing on the A-Packs itself. As you can clearly see, this isn't really the significant progress I … Continue reading HGUC Narrative Gundam A-Packs – Work in Progress #2

The Robot Spirits ver. A.N.I.M.E. “Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory”

The Robot Spirits ver. A.N.I.M.E. line has finally been releasing figures outside of Mobile Suit Gundam and the Mobile Suit Variation design series, just as collectors expressed disappointment with continuous release of retools and recolors. After a couple of figures from Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket, Tamashii Nations moves forward with the … Continue reading The Robot Spirits ver. A.N.I.M.E. “Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory”

#JapanWinter2019: The Hunt for S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark 22 “Hot Rod”

One of the stories during my almost two-week stay in Japan, aside from getting sick, is hunting the now-elusive S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark 22 "Hot Rod", an exclusive figure sold only at the Marvel AGE OF HEROES Exhibition in Grand Front Osaka. Let's start upon our arrival at Osaka after three days of cold and … Continue reading #JapanWinter2019: The Hunt for S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark 22 “Hot Rod”

Gunpla Evolution Project: RG Crossbone Gundam X1

It's been quite a while since the last entry in the Gunpla Evolution Project, and just when you thought they're already done with this campaign, it goes back with something quite ambitious. Bandai Spirits has been smart in choosing the kits getting the Real Grade treatment -- those that have recolor and retool possibilities. Some … Continue reading Gunpla Evolution Project: RG Crossbone Gundam X1