Me saying this doesn't mean it's automatically bad, it's just this is the vibe I'm getting upon seeing the visuals. As part of Gundam's 45th anniversary in 2024, we are getting two Western-spearheaded productions that should bring a fresher take on the franchise. First is Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance which looks promising, although … Continue reading This Gives me 2000s CG Anime Vibes: “Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom” Trailer and Info Drop
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.
What Happens When Obari Goes Wild: My Unsolicited Thoughts on “Bang Brave Bang Bravern”
The following may contain spoilers for Bang Brave Bang Bravern. Director / Masami ObariScreenplay / Keigo KoyanagiProduction / Cygames PicturesRelease Date / January 2024 At the time of this review, we’ve already gone through the first half of 2024. And with confidence, I’ll gladly say that it's been a great year for mecha fans so far. It marks several anniversaries, … Continue reading What Happens When Obari Goes Wild: My Unsolicited Thoughts on “Bang Brave Bang Bravern”
I Believe this is Loosely Based on Gundam Bael? “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Gods Guardian Gawain
The influx of Chinese-made model kits, whether mecha-musume or actual mecha is still going strong. And while some of them are direct derivatives, there's an increasing number of Gundam-inspired kits with designs that can be looked as their own. Earlier this year, SNAA started their own Real Grade-esque line called Beyond Exquisite (or BE) featuring … Continue reading I Believe this is Loosely Based on Gundam Bael? “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Gods Guardian Gawain
I’m Good with the Gold: HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #1
I'm not sure if I've mentioned this previously, but I'm doing away with my previous practice of double/dual building kits unless they're very similar, like what I did with my HGUC Victory 2 Gundam kits or what I'll do with this build. As a Scrum Master/Agile Practitioner by profession, I am well aware and have … Continue reading I’m Good with the Gold: HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #1
One Shots / “The Earth Guardian”
This weekend marks the start of a new Ultraman series, Ultraman Arc. It's a constant reminder of how time flies really fast as around this time one year ago, Ultraman Blazar had its premiere and introduced us to its anti-monster mechanized weapon, Earth Garon. To be honest, I didn't follow Blazar while it was airing, … Continue reading One Shots / “The Earth Guardian”