I believe I've already said this same spiel in previous years, but the backlog doesn't stop as the year changes, so we're once again starting 2026 with packages of potential purchases (alliteration intended). Note that this is going to be updated as we get more packaging reveals throughout the month. UPDATE: New package reveals added … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: January 2026
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
Another Classic with the Modern Treatment: “Mobile Police Patlabor EZY” Details Revealed
Last week, we got the announcement of a new Votoms production with Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe. This time, another classic makes a modern comeback though this is something we've known for quite a while. Mobile Police Patlabor EZY has been announced in 2017 and it looks it's finally getting released in 2026 as … Continue reading Another Classic with the Modern Treatment: “Mobile Police Patlabor EZY” Details Revealed
Sunrise 50th Anniversary! “Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe” Collaboration with Production IG Revealed
No mecha fan has not heard of the mecha juggernaut animation studio Sunrise. With works like Gintama to Gundam and Cowboy Bebop, it has been a staple of the industry. And it's nearing it's 50th anniversary in 2027. Wikipedia lists Sunrise Studio was founded in 1972 but it seems they're counting after their rebrand to … Continue reading Sunrise 50th Anniversary! “Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe” Collaboration with Production IG Revealed
I AM Definitely Curious: Qingzhou Model Hyper Gizmo (HG) 1/144 “Python” (MMS-01 Serpent, Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz)
Bandai Spirits is finally circling back on 1/144 scale Endless Waltz kits with the HGAC Gundam Sandrock Custom this June. That said, I'm expecting these releases to be trickled in the next couple of years, and that's just the five Gundams. For those who prefer to collect grunt units, then I don't recommend holding your … Continue reading I AM Definitely Curious: Qingzhou Model Hyper Gizmo (HG) 1/144 “Python” (MMS-01 Serpent, Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz)
Precision Masking Returns: HG Gundam Naion – Completed Build
Normally, I would have several work-in-progress posts before showing a completed build, but I didn't expect to be done with the HG Gundam Naion earlier today. So I'll just go through the work which took several days this past week. The black strips on the lower back required very thin masking tape. My main impetus … Continue reading Precision Masking Returns: HG Gundam Naion – Completed Build