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Iron Man Figures: PVC, ABS, and Fading Paints

As seen in a couple of previous blog posts, I've repainted my S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark 45 due to paint fade issues on multiple parts. While that's already done and primary caused by not-so-ideal storage locations, here's another tidbit that Iron Man figure collectors would appreciate knowing. Here's a tweet from Yamaguchi Katsuhisa (@fuikitodoki), the … Continue reading Iron Man Figures: PVC, ABS, and Fading Paints

Ongoing Projects: January 2019

Or as I'd like to call it, "stuff I do to prevent myself from overthinking." At the start of 2019, I challenged myself to start multiple builds and projects this January so that I'll eventually finish more stuff as well, or at least that's the idea. So let's do a quick rundown of what I've … Continue reading Ongoing Projects: January 2019

Bandai Spirits January 2019 New Kit Reveals

Bandai Spirits Hobby Division, via their Twitter account @hobbysite, revealed a couple of kits slated for April/May 2019 release. And as always, here are my unsolicited thoughts on these announcements. The last kit announced in the HG 1/60 Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory line is the Arbalest recolor which includes the XL-2 Emergency Deployment Booster. … Continue reading Bandai Spirits January 2019 New Kit Reveals

Good Smile Company Teases MODEROID “Raijin-Oh” Kits

Before going into the Raijin-Oh stuff, here's something I've been thinking for quite a while and now writing as this post. Good Smile Company has been releasing MODEROID kits for a year or so now and they have covered multiple titles and franchises, as well as some originals. That said, they also have releases that … Continue reading Good Smile Company Teases MODEROID “Raijin-Oh” Kits