I've bought mecha model kits from several companies now, Bandai Spirits, Kotobukiya, Good Smile Company. But one company's products that I've been curious, but never really pulled the trigger on is Plum. I've mostly known them for their PLA-ACT line of mechanized versions of key Japanese figures from the Warring States period. The other property … Continue reading Perfect for my Collection: 5Inch Mechanism Armored Infantry (POWER DoLLS 2)
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
Also, More Official Images: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal
It's been a couple of months since the "mainline" Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Voyager class Optimus Prime has started getting into the hands of collectors, in one way or another. But given that we're only a couple of months away, as of this post, from the movie, the figure is finally appearing on shelves, … Continue reading Also, More Official Images: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal
“Getter Robo” Live Action Film Project Goes to Kickstarter!
Back in 2021, I saw myself in a Getter Robo craze thanks to the premiere of the Getter Robo Arc anime, based on the manga of the same title from Ken Ishikawa who meant to end the whole Getter Robo saga with this title. However, due to Ken Ishikawa's unfortunate passing, the manga was never … Continue reading “Getter Robo” Live Action Film Project Goes to Kickstarter!
Finally, Some Official Images: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal
This is probably old news to a good portion of Transformers enthusiasts thanks to these figures appearing earlier in some markets, but official images of both the packaging and the actual toy itself for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Optimus Primal, the "mainline" Voyager class figure, are finally online. And they basically confirm some of … Continue reading Finally, Some Official Images: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal
Hot Toys is Finally Doing This Concept: Artist Collection Black Panther (Avengers: Mech Strike)
For a couple of years now, Tamashii Nations and Sen-Ti-Nel have been releasing figures with the concept of other Marvel superheroes using Iron Man armors. Sen-Ti-Nel's thing is purely on the figures with no accompanying fiction while Tamashii Nations actually partnered with Marvel to do the Avengers: Tech-on miniseries. Well, there's actually another miniseries that … Continue reading Hot Toys is Finally Doing This Concept: Artist Collection Black Panther (Avengers: Mech Strike)