I was supposed to post this last Friday, but I caught a good case of sniffles, so I wasn't able to. Fortunately, that means I'm able to include several exclusive kits that have packaging art revealed late last week. Let's first go through the string of exclusives announced late last week, starting with something I … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: July 2023
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The 1/12 “ULTRAMAN” Line We’ve Been Waiting For? COOLPLAYFUN 1/12 Anime “ULTRAMAN” Die-Cast Figures
The Netflix-exclusive ULTRAMAN anime has concluded its run with the final season released a couple of months ago. Despite this, neither Bandai Hobby, nor Tamashii Nations, has a complete set of 1/12 Ultraman Suit model kits/figures released, or even announced, at this point. I'm not sure if this represents uncertainty in the marketability of these … Continue reading The 1/12 “ULTRAMAN” Line We’ve Been Waiting For? COOLPLAYFUN 1/12 Anime “ULTRAMAN” Die-Cast Figures
Space Oomfie’s Body is Done: HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild – Work in Progress #2
Thanks to the benefit of a simpler color layout, modern kit engineering, and great parts separation, I am more or less done building the main body of the HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild. There were only a few areas where I needed to apply paint for color correction. These include some vent areas on the shoulder … Continue reading Space Oomfie’s Body is Done: HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild – Work in Progress #2
#4011 / Transformers: Rise of the Beasts / Optimus Primal
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is probably one of the fastest films to be available in digital or streaming following its month-long or so theatrical run. Will it affect its box office? Absolutely. Will it affect its chances of getting a sequel? Not so sure as if the movie has great traction in streaming, then … Continue reading #4011 / Transformers: Rise of the Beasts / Optimus Primal
Let’s Build “Space Oomfie!” HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild – Work in Progress #1
I just knew this very recently, especially after the North American Gundam.Info Twitter account made this meme official, sort of. For some reason, the international Witch from Mercury fandom refers to Eri as "space oomfie" for some reason. I don't really get it but it's funny, and so I'm going to refer to the Aerial … Continue reading Let’s Build “Space Oomfie!” HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild – Work in Progress #1