Yes, we're back with some box arts! First up we have the new HG Gundam Barbatos Adapt based on its appearance in the "Wedge of Interposition" short, part of the Gundam IRON-BLOODED Orphans: Urdr-Hunt compilation theatrical release. This is one of those special instances where a Premium Bandai exclusive kit gets a new color illustration, … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: May 2026
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.
Catching Up: Major Announcements from GUNDAM CONFERENCE Spring 2026
There's quite a lot of things happening within the mecha sphere last week. Besides all the hobby product announcements from the Shizuoka Hobby Show, the folks over at Sunrise also had a GUNDAM CONFERENCE for Spring 2026. With just three years towards the franchise's 50th anniversary, the announcements were geared towards this milestone. So in … Continue reading Catching Up: Major Announcements from GUNDAM CONFERENCE Spring 2026
“Graham Gundam” is Here! Premium Bandai Exclusive RG Gundam Exia Repair IV
As much as a vocal chunk of the fanbase requests a 2.0 of the RG Gundam Exia, it seems like Bandai Hobby isn't keen on replacing it anytime soon. Especially as we're seeing yet another use of the mold following the RG Gundam Avalanche Exia' with the RG Gundam Exia Repair IV from Mobile Suit … Continue reading “Graham Gundam” is Here! Premium Bandai Exclusive RG Gundam Exia Repair IV
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026: Transformers OVERGEAR Optimus Prime – Full Reveal
Last February, Takara Tomy via their T-Spark collector-oriented brand, announced a new line of Transformers figures called Transformers Overgear. They're meant to be grittier and a more militaristic take on the Transformers characters we're familiar with. Part of the official announcement were OG-01 Ironhide and OG-02 Blackout, with OG-03 Optimus Prime revealed as a gray … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026: Transformers OVERGEAR Optimus Prime – Full Reveal
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026: Realize Model Murasame Liger
A few days ahead of the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026, the good folks at T-Spark revealed one of their next releases in the Realize Model line, the Murasame Liger as seen in Zoids: Genesis. Unlike the other, and I guess more familiar Zoids, the Murasame Liger was created specifically for Genesis and it doesn't appear … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026: Realize Model Murasame Liger