It's just a little over a week before I'm finally going back to Japan after four years and a pandemic. As such, I decided to have a relatively light build prior to the trip with the Entry Grade Lah Gundam from Gundam Build Metaverse. Having built the Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam, there should be a … Continue reading Just a Quick Build Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam – Work in Progress #1
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Opposite Ends of the “Real Robot” Spectrum: New MODEROID Solicitations
Between the end of last week and the start of this week, Good Smile Company dropped a couple of solicitations for a couple of kits they've already revealed at the start of 2023 as part of Mecha Smile Impact 2023. And I don't think I'm wrong to say that these two are at different ends … Continue reading Opposite Ends of the “Real Robot” Spectrum: New MODEROID Solicitations
#2012 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man (Avengers: Tech-on)
Remember when the Avengers became a pseudo-Super Sentai team? Well, that's essentially the implicit context behind the Avengers: Tech-on comic book mini-series. Our heroes basically lose their powers, and they can only continue fighting with the help of new Iron Man-esque suits tuned to their original power sets. It's also a vehicle for Tamashii Nations … Continue reading #2012 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man (Avengers: Tech-on)
Finally, Not Another of the Same Voltron: RIOBOT Voltron, Legendary Defender
Voltron, the lion one, is one of those properties that every toy maker, apparently, needs to create their own version of. It's like every couple of years we're getting yet another Lion Force Voltron in one way or another (although I appreciate the upcoming Mini Action version). That's why it's refreshing whenever we're getting a … Continue reading Finally, Not Another of the Same Voltron: RIOBOT Voltron, Legendary Defender
Best HG of 2018 Indeed: HGUC Moon Gundam – Build Complete
I finished building and detailing the HGUC Moon Gundam over the weekend and I can say that it is indeed the best HG kit of 2018, which is also five years ago. That's not saying it can't compare with modern releases like those from The Witch from Mercury, but it does have a couple of … Continue reading Best HG of 2018 Indeed: HGUC Moon Gundam – Build Complete