I mentioned in my recent "Work in Progress Detour" post that I wasn't building any kits after I completed my HG L-Gaim build. Well, I lied, since I was actually building something after that kit. I just got sidetracked in multiple directions. I did want to build something easier so I went with the Option … Continue reading Wait, I was Building Something: Option Parts Set Gunbarrel Striker – Work in Progress
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025: Points of Interest – 1/144 Scale Gunpla
Note that the official English names (and spelling) of these new designs are yet to be revealed. So they might change as more details are revealed. Shizouka Hobby Show 2025 has finally opened, or at least for retailers, and we have the first wave of upcoming kit reveals from various manufacturers. For Bandai Spirits' Hobby … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025: Points of Interest – 1/144 Scale Gunpla
Another Round of RIOBOT Alternatives: MODEROID Catch Up with “Argento Soma” and “Broken Blade”
While I wasn't able to make posts in the last couple of weeks, I am still keeping tabs on key hobby news and updates. For this round, let's take a look at some MODEROID announcements that really got my interest, and were successfully translated to actual pre-orders. MODEROID Delphine 2nd & 3rd Forms (Broken Blade) … Continue reading Another Round of RIOBOT Alternatives: MODEROID Catch Up with “Argento Soma” and “Broken Blade”
Work in Progress Detour: “Triple D” Figure Maintenance
It's been a couple of weeks since I made a work in progress post, or anything for that matter. Unfortunately, I don't have a valid sounding reason besides just being busy at work. Although I did have some furniture assembly done in the last couple of weeks so there's where my build efforts went. That … Continue reading Work in Progress Detour: “Triple D” Figure Maintenance
It’s Definitely Time for… HG L-Gaim! Completed Build, More or Less
It's as if my choice to build the High Grade kits from Heavy Metal L-Gaim is perfectly timed as 2025 is apparently the 40th anniversary of the series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emuH7vhVDsQ I don't think the anniversary would get as much fanfare as Gundam, but at least my builds for these kits are well timed. Speaking of which... … Continue reading It’s Definitely Time for… HG L-Gaim! Completed Build, More or Less