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#2003 / Marvel Legends Series / Iron Man Model 1 (“First Appearance” 2006)

This is clearly an old figure if the title above isn't obvious enough. But despite this, the clunky articulation, coupled with the clunky design of the original Iron Man has its charms. That's probably the reason Hasbro is taking its time releasing a modern take on the first comic book Iron Man armor. And so, … Continue reading #2003 / Marvel Legends Series / Iron Man Model 1 (“First Appearance” 2006)

Bandai Spirits’ Hobby Next Phase Week: Evangelion

With this year's Shizuoka Hobby Show getting cancelled, the major Japanese hobby companies are having their own ways to reveal their upcoming products in lieu of the aforementioned show. Kotobukiya has finished their reveals a week or so ago with their "Air Shizuoka Hobby Show." Now, it's Bandai Spirits' turn with their week-long "Hobby Next … Continue reading Bandai Spirits’ Hobby Next Phase Week: Evangelion

Kotobukiya "Air Shizouka Hobby Show": Brave Series

The 2020 Shizuoka Hobby Show may be cancelled, but hobby companies have been compensating by having virtual events or straight announcing their upcoming offerings in lieu of the aforementioned event. This includes Kotobukiya with their "Air Shizouka Hobby Show" which includes various reveals from various lines. For this post, I'm focusing on their expanding Brave … Continue reading Kotobukiya "Air Shizouka Hobby Show": Brave Series

Random “Gundam Thunderbolt” Stuff: Fake Gundams

There's no word when the next anime adaptation of Gundam Thunderbolt would drop, but it is giving time for the original manga to move forward with the story. And based on the latest chapters, a couple of interesting mobile suits have been revealed. First and foremost, this isn't a real Gundam. This unnamed mobile suit … Continue reading Random “Gundam Thunderbolt” Stuff: Fake Gundams