While I have a rekindled appreciation of SD-based mecha series like Granbelm or Granzort, mainly thanks to Good Smile Company's MODEROID kits, I still find it challenging to watch their respective series, except for Granbelm, due to their younger target audience. Case in point with Mashin Souzouden Wataru, so I wasn't aware that the main … Continue reading Taking the Evolution Route: “Mashin Souzouden Wataru” Ryuohmaru
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Catch Up Quickie! Soul of Chogokin Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy) Prototype Reveal
I wanted to post this around the weekend of the event but knowing my schedule, you get the idea. Regardless, I still wanted to get some thoughts on the Soul of Chogokin Voltes V from Voltes V: Legacy whose prototype was on display during the Tamashii Nations Spot Pop-Up a couple of weeks ago in … Continue reading Catch Up Quickie! Soul of Chogokin Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy) Prototype Reveal
Twice Upon a Time: RG Evangelion Unit-01 (Evangelion 3.0+1.0) – Work in Progress #1
High Grades, or other similarly sized/scaled/themed kits are my bread and butter in this hobby. That's why I don't get as much Real Grade kits as I initially intended and reserve any purchases for very notable or 'event' kits (and no, not event exclusive kits, you get the idea). It's the same reason why it … Continue reading Twice Upon a Time: RG Evangelion Unit-01 (Evangelion 3.0+1.0) – Work in Progress #1
A ‘Crossing of Dreams’ Indeed: My Unsolicited Thoughts on “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-“
The following will contain spoilers for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-. Director / Kazuya TsurumakiScreenplay / Yoji Enokido & Hideaki AnnoProduction / Studio Khara & SunriseRelease Date / January 2025 2024 marked the 45th anniversary of the Gundam franchise, and it started with a large bang with Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, followed by Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, and … Continue reading A ‘Crossing of Dreams’ Indeed: My Unsolicited Thoughts on “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-“
A Wild Optimus Appears! New “Transformers: Wild King” Figures & Anime Revealed
With Transformers EarthSpark seemingly at the end of its run, Takara Tomy has announced a new Transformers anime. In fact, this is the first Japanese-produced show in 10 years, with Transformers Go! being the last one. Rumors of a new gimmick-based line have surfaced recently and this is basically what these rumors are all about. … Continue reading A Wild Optimus Appears! New “Transformers: Wild King” Figures & Anime Revealed