When the RX-78-2 Gundam, or a variant of it in some universe, appeared in the climactic battle of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, no one expected it will do a Dunbine, or a Rei Ayanami from Evangelion, and turn gigantic. If anyone wanted to replicate this in their own shelves, most would turn into the Mega … Continue reading Someone Would Want This: The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Hypered Gundam (GQ)
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It’s Already 20 Years! CODE GEASS Project “To 20th” Announcements
Looks like they're finally moving away from CLAMP? But more on this later. I still remember everyone talking about Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion for its charming characters, political machinations, and greately-choreographed mecha fights. And all of that was already twenty years ago! Feeling really old aside, they recently held the CODE GEASS Project … Continue reading It’s Already 20 Years! CODE GEASS Project “To 20th” Announcements
Giga Garage’s Debut Release: “Shinki Kitoden” Gear Frame GF-R01 Ignatius
This would also be the box art illustration. We've been getting a more primarily SD mecha kits, and not chibi-fied versions, recently - with the latest being those from Mashin Souzouden Wataru. But that doesn't stop more being released, and this is where Taiwanese company Giga Garage comes in as they are making their debut … Continue reading Giga Garage’s Debut Release: “Shinki Kitoden” Gear Frame GF-R01 Ignatius
Taking the New Figure Gold Standard: Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Rockman X
It has been a good couple of weeks since I last posted here! I came back from a nine-day Tokyo trip towards the end of November and I've been made aware of some announcements that happened during that time. So before I post anything regarding purchases and photos, I do want to catch on these … Continue reading Taking the New Figure Gold Standard: Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Rockman X
I Hope Someone Does This in 1/60 Scale: Kadokawa Plastic Model Series “Full Metal Panic! Family” 1/48 Azur Raven
When Kadokawa announced their aptly named Kadokawa Plastic Model Series line of model kits, I made the assumption that this would mostly be "bi-pla" or bishoujo plamo based on their initial line up. But come the recent All Japan Model & Hobby Show and we saw an upcoming 1/48 Azur Raven from the Full Metal … Continue reading I Hope Someone Does This in 1/60 Scale: Kadokawa Plastic Model Series “Full Metal Panic! Family” 1/48 Azur Raven