A couple of months ago, I got wind that designer toy company COOLPLAYFUN obtained the license to produce 1/12 scale fully articulated die-cast figures from the anime ULTRAMAN. They previously opened preorders for both Ultraman Suit [B-Type] and Ultraman Suit Ace, as well as teasing both Jack and Zoffy in the pipeline. And it looks … Continue reading These Really Need Better CG Renders: COOLPLAYFUN 1/12 Ultraman Suit Jack & Zoffy Figures
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
First the Sword, then the Broom: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Calibarn Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
Before going into my current dual build, here's a quick update on the HG Mirasoul Flight Unit -- and it's done! I was able to get the particular shade of yellow I need to paint the main thrusters and thruster bells of this backpack. I'm not really a fan of painting thruster bells since I … Continue reading First the Sword, then the Broom: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Calibarn Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
Next Dual Build: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Gundam Calibarn
That's probably one of the lamest post titles I've created in a while. You can blame getting back into the groove of building Gunpla following a couple of months of my annual weather-induced hiatus. My last update for the HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild & Mirasoul Flight Unit dual build was around mid-July. Following the aforementioned … Continue reading Next Dual Build: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Gundam Calibarn
Pull the Trigger or Wait for the HG? The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Anchor Gundam
Actually, I've decided to pull the trigger and pre-order this figure as I don't think we'll get its HGUC kit anytime soon. But for those who still are hemming and hawing, then you may read on. It's almost a solid two years since Tamashii Nations had the Anchor on display, well virtually, as part of … Continue reading Pull the Trigger or Wait for the HG? The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Anchor Gundam
#3013 / Mini Action / Voltes V
As you may or may not know, Philippine media company GMA, in partnership with Toei, has made their live action Voltes V adaptation called Voltes V: Legacy. While I was quite skeptical of how it will turn out months leading up to its release last May, it seems that it has gained quite the respect … Continue reading #3013 / Mini Action / Voltes V