I realized this recently, but I've apparently been catching up and purchasing a lot more Optimus Primes figures than usual, both on the first- and third-party fronts. It's just a week into October and I already got an additional two for my collection. Let's start with the more recognizable piece on the right, voyager class … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: October Optimus Primes
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Once Again, I Have to Pre-order Gunpla on Day One
We're almost at the tail-end of 2022 and the global supply chain is still out of wack thanks t to the events of the last couple of years. I am well aware that this has already affected Gunpla, with more people getting into the hobby thanks to the increased time spent at home, and of … Continue reading Once Again, I Have to Pre-order Gunpla on Day One
#3011 / RIOBOT / R-3/Powered [Real Personal Trooper Type-3/Powered]
As of this post, I have completed taking and editing all photos for RIOBOT SRX itself, which means I can release all the galleries related to this set. My experience with R-3 is pretty much the same as the previous ones in this set, just slightly better. Then there's R-3 Powered, which I had to … Continue reading #3011 / RIOBOT / R-3/Powered [Real Personal Trooper Type-3/Powered]
Shame, It’s Another Premium Bandai Release: HGUC Gundam GP00 (Engage Zero)
English Premium Bandai solicitations officially list this kit as Gundam "GP00", same with Gundam GP00 "Blossom"? Amidst all the announcements and reveals during last week's double billing of the All-Japan Model & Hobby Show and Bandai Spirits' Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn is a reveal of a kit that I found to be much more … Continue reading Shame, It’s Another Premium Bandai Release: HGUC Gundam GP00 (Engage Zero)
Mega Corporations, Marriages, and Mobile Suits: “Gundam the Witch from Mercury” First Impressions
The following may contain spoilers for the prologue and premiere episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury. It was September 2021 when Sunrise first announced the next mainline Gundam series to follow IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS and a year later we finally got the first episode. Well, we did get the prologue special a couple … Continue reading Mega Corporations, Marriages, and Mobile Suits: “Gundam the Witch from Mercury” First Impressions