As far as the Transformers franchise goes, the name Michael Bay stirs quite the discourse among casual fans and enthusiasts. You may love him or hate him, but everybody agrees that he did help thrust the franchise into the mainstream audience. And with the live action movies going into a new continuity (contradicting comments from … Continue reading One Shots / “That’s Just Michael Bay’s Prime, Part 1”
A couple of months ago, I got wind that designer toy company COOLPLAYFUN obtained the license to produce 1/12 scale fully articulated die-cast figures from the anime ULTRAMAN. They previously opened preorders for both Ultraman Suit [B-Type] and Ultraman Suit Ace, as well as teasing both Jack and Zoffy in the pipeline. And it looks … Continue reading These Really Need Better CG Renders: COOLPLAYFUN 1/12 Ultraman Suit Jack & Zoffy Figures
Before going into my current dual build, here's a quick update on the HG Mirasoul Flight Unit -- and it's done! I was able to get the particular shade of yellow I need to paint the main thrusters and thruster bells of this backpack. I'm not really a fan of painting thruster bells since I … Continue reading First the Sword, then the Broom: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Calibarn Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
That's probably one of the lamest post titles I've created in a while. You can blame getting back into the groove of building Gunpla following a couple of months of my annual weather-induced hiatus. My last update for the HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild & Mirasoul Flight Unit dual build was around mid-July. Following the aforementioned … Continue reading Next Dual Build: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Gundam Calibarn
Actually, I've decided to pull the trigger and pre-order this figure as I don't think we'll get its HGUC kit anytime soon. But for those who still are hemming and hawing, then you may read on. It's almost a solid two years since Tamashii Nations had the Anchor on display, well virtually, as part of … Continue reading Pull the Trigger or Wait for the HG? The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Anchor Gundam
