Compared to previous years, Good Smile Company / Good Mecha Smile is doing things a little differently for this year's Mecha Smile Impact. Instead of a single big bang reveal of everything in their development pipeline, they opted to split it between the Winter and Summer. This would not only help maintain recall and excitement … Continue reading Mecha Smile Impact 2024 Summer: RIOBOT Alternatives
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That’s One Busy Design: MODEROID Red Five from “Majestic Prince”
I consider Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince or simply Majestic Prince to be one of the more interesting mecha shows that came out in the 2010s. It's unique spin on a war story complemented by humor and shenanigans, with the addition of equally unique mecha designs make for an interesting watching experience. Hiroshi Tani was responsible … Continue reading That’s One Busy Design: MODEROID Red Five from “Majestic Prince”
#2015 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man Mark 6 (2017)
Finally completing my Iron Man 2 coverage, despite taking this gallery back in late 2023, is S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark 6 (2017). This is Tamashii Nations' second take on a Mark 6 figure following improvements they've made since the first MCU release back in 2013, which is this same armor. Besides the scale consistency and … Continue reading #2015 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man Mark 6 (2017)
Great Alternative to the “Missing Link” Version: “Transformers Legacy: United” G1 Universe Optimus Prime! (Updated)
UPDATE: Photos and release information added from the official solicitation. Following the leaks from several months ago, and the official pipeline reveal during the last Transformers live stream, Transformers designer Mark Maher (IG/@marclonus) posted what I assume to be test shots of the upcoming G1 Universe Optimus Prime figure. This follows a single image leak … Continue reading Great Alternative to the “Missing Link” Version: “Transformers Legacy: United” G1 Universe Optimus Prime! (Updated)
#2014 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man Mark 5
Yes, this is yet another example, along with the next one, of photoshoots I completed in late 2023 but I completely forgot to post on the site. Granted there were a variety of reasons behind these, mostly work stuff, but I'm now able to do so here is. Part of my coverage of the Iron … Continue reading #2014 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man Mark 5