This month's reveals from The Gundam Base Tokyo's Next Phase Gunpla displays threw in a couple of surprises but were very much appreciated nonetheless. Also proves that Bandai Spirits isn't as predictable as we thought. After releasing the HGAC Leo and a bunch of online-exclusive variants, many would think that they'd finally do the main … Continue reading Surprise! Next Phase Gunpla: January 2019
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
Figuarts or Figure-rise? Figure-rise Standard 1/12 ULTRAMAN SUIT v.7.5
This amazing illustration from the original manga creator, Eiichi Shimizu, is a good representation on where I would be hinging on as far as figures from the ULTRAMAN manga and upcoming anime are concerned. You see, Tamashii Nations did release theirs a while back under the ULTRA-ACT ✕ S.H.Figuarts collaboration and included ULTRAMAN SUIT, ULTRAMAN … Continue reading Figuarts or Figure-rise? Figure-rise Standard 1/12 ULTRAMAN SUIT v.7.5
HGCE Destiny Gundam: Details and Features
Here's something that would make you feel old. 2019 marks the 15th broadcast anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY and all the hate that it has received ever since. Fan opinions on the writing aside, the Destiny Gundam is one of those designs that you'll probably hate at first as well but would ultimately … Continue reading HGCE Destiny Gundam: Details and Features
My Twelfth-Scale MCU Iron Man Wish List
Iron Man is likely the most profitable character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- with his power to introduce new Iron Man collectors with every new movie he appears. Hot Toys already has the sixth-scale collectors covered with their die cast MMS. The same can't be said for twelfth-scale collectors like me, with a couple … Continue reading My Twelfth-Scale MCU Iron Man Wish List
The Right Direction: Quick Thoughts on “Bumblebee” (2018)
We have been dealing with the Transformers live action movie franchise for more than a decade now and everyone more or less has the same opinion on it. That's why it's quite surprising that it took that long before we finally got a Transformers movie that understands what the franchise is about. Bumblebee is set … Continue reading The Right Direction: Quick Thoughts on “Bumblebee” (2018)