After my Fukuoka-Tokyo trip in December 2023, I decided to return a year later for a Tokyo trip. It would've been my first solo international trip, and it would be a test of whether I learned anything from these previous Japan visits since I've always been dependent on my friends for the itinerary and navigation. … Continue reading Today’s Robits: #SoloTokyo2025 Haul
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Once Upon Three Decades: “ALL OF EVANGELION” 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Neon Genesis Evangelion made its Japanese television premiere in October 1995, which makes 2025 its 30th anniversary. The year has been filled with events and attractions to celebrate this, with some even carrying over to 2026. Given my recent trip to Japan towards the end of November, one of the places in my itinerary is … Continue reading Once Upon Three Decades: “ALL OF EVANGELION” 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Sooner Than I Expected! HG 1/35 Zi-Apollo Now on Pre-Order
When the Code Geass team had their 20th anniverary projects last week, I was really excited witth the announcement of HG kits for both the Zi-Apollo and Zi-Artemis from Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture. Despite not yet finishing the series, I've seen enough action from the Knightmare Frame units that I totally won't mind … Continue reading Sooner Than I Expected! HG 1/35 Zi-Apollo Now on Pre-Order
They Really Held on the Solicitation Photos: HG Huckebein (PTX-08R / The 4th Super Robot Wars)
During the Shizouka Hobby Show last May, Bandai Spirits announced an upcoming HG Huckebein kit as part of their Super Robot Wars OG lineup. There was a little confusion on which version this would be since everyone was expecting the purple variant given the previous Mk-II and Mk-III releases. But they decided to go ahead … Continue reading They Really Held on the Solicitation Photos: HG Huckebein (PTX-08R / The 4th Super Robot Wars)
Box Art Extravaganza: December 2025
UPDATE: Includes new packaging art from Good Smile Company and Premium Bandai. 2025 is about to close, which also means its high time for those December model kit releases in time for Christmas, or the equivalent holiday you're celebrating. The HG White Gundam is a no-brainer, being a straight recolor of the HG Red Gundam … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: December 2025