I was actually deciding on whether to use a question or exclamation point for the post title and I don't want to sound too pessimistic about this new series. But just to be transparent, I'm also not the most excited as I found the Kyoukai Senki or AMAIM Warrior on the Borderline to be an … Continue reading More Chibi AIs for Giant War Machines: “Kyoukai Senki: Kokkou no Souki” Announced
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
Will the ‘Plus’ Make me Buy One? Structure Arts Plus Seibzehn
Square Enix's various 'Arts' lines have been hit or miss deals for me, that's why I'm hesitant to get one whenever something new is announced. I'm mostly talking about the action figures as I haven't had the chance to build any of their Structure Arts kits. That said, for a "weekend modeler" like myself, I … Continue reading Will the ‘Plus’ Make me Buy One? Structure Arts Plus Seibzehn
Weapons & Accessories, the Bane of Old Kits: HGUC Gundam GP01/Fb Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #3
I'm now in the third weekend of this dual build and decided to complete as much as possible given that I'll be busy the following week -- which is this week. I started with building the rest of HGUC Gundam GP01Fb from just the torso I had last time. I also did the same for … Continue reading Weapons & Accessories, the Bane of Old Kits: HGUC Gundam GP01/Fb Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #3
Get Them While You Can! Today’s Robits: Gundam Factory Yokohama
“Robit” is an online slang used as alternative to the word “robot.” Gundam Factory Yokohama is one of the several Gundam 40th Anniversary celebratory productions and is originally touted as a project aimed at creating the first walking Gundam. Well, it ended up not actually walking by itself (I guess we're too early for that), … Continue reading Get Them While You Can! Today’s Robits: Gundam Factory Yokohama
Now We’re Dual-Building! HGUC Gundam GP01/Fb Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
I've finally started to do the 'dual' part of this dual build with the HGUC Gundam GP01Fb from Stardust Memory. For the sections I've built so far, the construction is the same as GP01 as they share several runners of parts. GP01Fb does have more vernier thrusters, hence the name, and unfortunately, almost all of … Continue reading Now We’re Dual-Building! HGUC Gundam GP01/Fb Dual Build – Work in Progress #2