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One Shots / “Straight Out of… Box”

"Straight out of camera" is what I wanted to say, but this photo was created though focus stacking in post, a technique I should've tried sooner. Anyway, I had a couple of tech and gear upgrades recently, including the camera I used for this photo. I'll get into details in a future post, but I'm … Continue reading One Shots / “Straight Out of… Box”

Someone’s Got More Angles: HGAC Gundam Aesculapius

Earlier in 2020, Bandai Hobby started the G-Unit Re:Operation project which brought old designs from both the original Gundam Wing Dual Story: G-Unit manga, and its current continuation, Gundam Wing G-Unit Operation Galiarest. These side stories had many interesting designs, and one of the more awaited ones is finally getting the modern HGAC treatment. The … Continue reading Someone’s Got More Angles: HGAC Gundam Aesculapius

Fully Funded and Unlocked: HasLab “Transformers: Victory” Victory Saber

This is how I want my photos of this set would look once I have them as CATALOGUE Entries. Earlier this week, the HasLab Transformers: Victory Victory Saber crowdfunding campaign ended with 27,300 backers, more than double its 11,000 target. This also meant all stretch goals have been unlocked as well. These include Victory Saber's … Continue reading Fully Funded and Unlocked: HasLab “Transformers: Victory” Victory Saber

More Box Art Extravaganza: October 2021 (i.e., Because I Posted Too Early)

I believe this is the third box art-related post I'm doing for this month, primarily because I posted too early, while the second one is technically unofficial. Anyway, this would cover mostly non-Gunpla stuff so here we go. I'm taking a look at these MODEROID Mado King Granzort kits from Good Smile Company first since … Continue reading More Box Art Extravaganza: October 2021 (i.e., Because I Posted Too Early)

Didn’t Notice This One: Hydra Stomper as Winter Soldier Analogue?

Marvel Studios' What If...? has completed its first season last week, and that last episode was a definite ride. It ended on a post-credits scene that sees Captain Carter reunited, well sort of, with Steve as she finds out what Hydra is smuggling: the Hydra Stomper. But, thanks to the sleuths over at New Rockstars … Continue reading Didn’t Notice This One: Hydra Stomper as Winter Soldier Analogue?