Most of these are for August, but a couple are from late July, in case some would come asking. MODEROID Ryu-Knight Collection Series 1: Ryu-Knight Zephy & Ryu-Mage MagidorarLate July 2023 / ¥5,900 MODEROID Ryu-Knight Zephyr (Lord of Lords Ryu-Knight: Adieu's Legend)Late July 2023 / ¥3,900 As much as I'm not a fan of SD … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: August 2023
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
What Does the ‘U’ Stand For? “Grendizer U” Anime Announced
Every now and then, we get a good couple of years where classic super robot properties get modern treatment. In the late 2000s, we got Kotetsushin Jeeg and Reideen, then around five or so years ago, we got Mazinger Z: Infinity, then we got the anime adaptation of Getter Robo Arc in 2021. We even … Continue reading What Does the ‘U’ Stand For? “Grendizer U” Anime Announced
I May Have Splurged on These Two: Transformers Missing Link Convoy / Optimus Prime
When compared to modern Transformers releases, the original Generation 1 figures are miles behind in terms of articulation and proportions, though they do are ahead in terms of durability thanks to more die cast content. There's also a persistent nostalgia when looking at them despite how they look. If only there's something to bridge the … Continue reading I May Have Splurged on These Two: Transformers Missing Link Convoy / Optimus Prime
“Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” 2nd Trailer and Character Reveals
Following the first Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM teaser revealed after the last episode of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury, a new 30-second trailer dropped which included showed more characters and included actual dialogues. You can check out the trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBTTERwah1Y You may be able to pick up the faintest hint of … Continue reading “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” 2nd Trailer and Character Reveals
Ad Stella Needs More! “Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury” Season 2 and Overall Review
The following may contain spoilers for Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury. Director / Hiroshi Kobayashi, Ryou AndouScreenplay / Ichiro OkouchiProduction / Sunrise (Bandai Namco Filmworks)Release Date / April 2023 The first season of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury wasn’t perfect but it did leave quite the impression, especially in the last few seconds of the after-credits … Continue reading Ad Stella Needs More! “Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury” Season 2 and Overall Review