It's now October, which means all the Halloween shenanigans and what not. I previously teased wanting to do something Halloween-related, at least in name and so I'm building the HGUC Phantom Gundam. But before going further, yes, you've read that right. It's not a double build, nor a dual build, and we're even skipping a … Continue reading Phantoctober Quad-Build: HGUC Phantom Gundam – Work in Progress #1
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
I Don’t Expect C-Clips on These Kits: “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” New Gunpla Reveals
Coming from Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury, many appear to get some aesthetic whiplash following the mecha reveals from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. And that's totally expected as far as the designs go, how they're translated into model kits is a different story. These kits won't introduce new molding techniques or be … Continue reading I Don’t Expect C-Clips on These Kits: “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” New Gunpla Reveals
Back in the 2000s Baby! “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” New Mecha Reveals
Earlier this week, the Gundam SEED series social accounts teased latest information from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM will be revealed on Thursday, Oct. 5. Then on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 4, after coming home from a late-night work meeting, my social feeds suddenly were filled with leaks of what would be these announcements. … Continue reading Back in the 2000s Baby! “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” New Mecha Reveals
Stuff on the Office Desk: THat’s one Heavy Prime
When I started collecting Optimus Prime figures oh so many years ago, I restricted myself to the Deluxe class size/price point. This limits the figures I can buy, which isn't good for collecting but definitely good for my finances. I eventually eased on that restriction because I am missing a lot of great releases. I … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: THat’s one Heavy Prime
#4009B / Transformers Generations – Power of the Primes / Optimal Optimus [Throne of the Primes]
In yet another case of 'I almost forgot I had this in the can and ready for release', I'm presenting the SDCC 2018-exclusive Power of the Primes Optimal Optimus [Throne of the Primes], which was eventually sold online in Japanese retailers. I wasn't a fan of the bright orange in the original color scheme, so … Continue reading #4009B / Transformers Generations – Power of the Primes / Optimal Optimus [Throne of the Primes]