At the time of posting, my two copies of the HG Gundam Zirius have arrived so I'm contemplating on whether to just finish the UA Zi-Kron or pivot to doing the double build. Contemplations aside, let's quickly check where the build is. The fully armored masked soldier look becomes more apparent at this point. This … Continue reading Bulky is an Understatement: UA Zi-Kron – Work in Progress #2
Tag: 1/144 Scale
I’m Getting Another Exia? GBC Workshop 1/144 Gundam Exia (Metal Build)
I recently built the HG Gundam Exia Repair II, and got another HG Gundam Exia to be built as the Gundam Devise Exia using the third-party set from DDB Corgi. But with the current practice of expensive Tamashii Nations figures being turned into much cheaper model kits, I might get another Exia thanks to the … Continue reading I’m Getting Another Exia? GBC Workshop 1/144 Gundam Exia (Metal Build)
Doing in the Interim: UA Zi-Kron – (Formal) Work in Progress #1
I've teased, I believe in one of my HG 00 Raiser WIPs, building one of the Ultra Action 1/144 scale kits from Sheik Mainland. Besides SNAA, Sheik Mainland is the other Chinese model kit manufacturer that I have the most purchases and I have curiosity with their Ultra Action line of 1/144 scale kits which, … Continue reading Doing in the Interim: UA Zi-Kron – (Formal) Work in Progress #1
These Ain’t Bootlegs! Box Art Extravaganza: “Gundam Build Fighters” China Exclusive Reissues (and Release)
As part of Bandai Namco's effort to further expand the Gundam brand in China, the widely received Gunpla-based anime, Gundam Build Fighters, is going to get a Mandarin dub release this October. Several HGBF kits will also get reissued with slightly redesigned Chinese packaging. And yes, if you've been in the hobby long enough, then … Continue reading These Ain’t Bootlegs! Box Art Extravaganza: “Gundam Build Fighters” China Exclusive Reissues (and Release)
SuperManila Comic Con 2025: Quick Photos and Some Loot
SuperManila Comic Con 2025 happened over the recent weekend and for their sophomore event, it has really improved when compared to their first back in 2024. I wasn't able to go in Day 1 since I didn't expect tickets to sell out and I was hoping to buy on site. But I was able to … Continue reading SuperManila Comic Con 2025: Quick Photos and Some Loot