If you're a collector of 1/12 scale anime girl action figures, then Snail Shell is a company you would be familiar with. Their stuff aren't the typical ones you'd expect from the likes of S.H.Figuarts or Figma either. I'm not part of their target demographic, although their 1/12 Heavy Armor Tiwaz back in 2022 got … Continue reading Setting High Expectations for Their Inagaural Release: Shellworks 1/48 Anubis from Snail Shell
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I Got a “C”: HGUC Narrative Gundam C-Packs – Completed Build
Coming from my abysmal progress on the HGUC Narrative Gundam C-Packs build in my last update, I decided that I will finish this kit over the recent long weekend. And finish I did. Overall, the kit was relatively easy to build, and most of the partial painting I needed to do was on the shield. … Continue reading I Got a “C”: HGUC Narrative Gundam C-Packs – Completed Build
Quickie! Out of the Cylinder: HG 1/100 VF-1J Valkyrie – Gray Prototype Shots
During the last All Japan Model & Hobby Show, Bandai Hobby revealed, albeit in a cylindrical enclosure, the HG 1/100 VF-1J from the original Super Dimensional Fortress Macross and is being released as part of the franchise's 45th anniversary celebration. At the time, we only saw the gray prototype in Battroid Mode but thanks to … Continue reading Quickie! Out of the Cylinder: HG 1/100 VF-1J Valkyrie – Gray Prototype Shots
Starting the Alphabet: HGUC Narrative Gundam B & C-Packs – Dual Build Work in Progress #1
When I completed the HGUC Unicorn Gundam [Destroy Mode] build some weeks back, I mentioned continuing with another Psycho-Frame-equipped mobile suit with the HGUC Narrative Gundam C-Packs. After thinking for a bit, I decided to push for a dual build together with the HGUC Narrative Gundam B-Packs, a Gundam Base exclusive, because they are essentially … Continue reading Starting the Alphabet: HGUC Narrative Gundam B & C-Packs – Dual Build Work in Progress #1
The Set Looks Good, The Price… Ehhh? S.H.Figuarts Haruka Todo & Graviton Engine from “Vertex Force”
I've watched the first three episodes of Vertex Force as of this post and it's an okay show, nothing ground breaking though the concept of controlling alien mecha through passed on genes is novel. Bandai Hobby announced the 30MP ENIA kit for a November 2026 release, and S.H.Figuarts recently revealed their Haruka Todo & Graviton … Continue reading The Set Looks Good, The Price… Ehhh? S.H.Figuarts Haruka Todo & Graviton Engine from “Vertex Force”