When it first started 1997, no one knew that the Soul of Chogokin line would be the definitive high-end collector mecha brand. It also led to the eventual creation of Tamashii Nations, or Bandai Spirits' collector-oriented division. It took them a while, like 24 years, and multiple renewals plus reissues, but they're finally reaching a … Continue reading No Mazingers Here! Soul of Chogokin GX-100 Project
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
We Got a Title and Logo! “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Revealed
Ever since the Bumblebee movie came out in 2018, fans of the franchise have been curious on where the live-action movies will go. This follows the much favorable reviews the aforementioned film got compared to the prior ones helmed by Michael Bay. Well, Hasbro and Paramount just provided an answer as they revealed the 7th … Continue reading We Got a Title and Logo! “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Revealed
Spinning Another Destiny: SMP Alternative Destiny Gunbuster
First revealed during the SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] rebranding launch, Bandai Candy/Shokugan has finally opened solicitations for the first kit in the SMP Alternative Destiny line. To recall, this line will feature alternate redesigns and stylized reinterpretations of existing mecha. And as earlier teased, the first kit in the line would be Gunbuster from Aim … Continue reading Spinning Another Destiny: SMP Alternative Destiny Gunbuster
Curiosity Piece (Yeah Right): “Dark Advent” Mecha Musume Kits
Mecha musume kits are currently the craze in the Japanese mecha modeling scene. While it started with Konami's Busou Shinki line of customizable action figures, it really picked up when Kotobukiya started its Frame Arms Girl line which was followed by the Megami Device line. Most of these kits capitalize the fusion of the mechanical … Continue reading Curiosity Piece (Yeah Right): “Dark Advent” Mecha Musume Kits
One Shots / “Samus Aran, Bounty Hunter”
As of this post, Nintendo has revealed the next installment in the Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. Thus, it's only fitting we get ourselves acquainted, once again, with the intergalactic bounty hunter and badass extraordinaire that is Samus Aran. Figma / Varia Suit (Metroid Prime 3: Corruption)Figma / Varia Feature (Metroid: Other M) Check out the … Continue reading One Shots / “Samus Aran, Bounty Hunter”