Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi have been going around the mecha sphere a lot these days with multiple design works across various properties. One of the first works he did (I think) is Linebarrels of Iron which got an anime adaptation back in 2009 and introduced many of us to this aesthetic. Kotobukiya also produced … Continue reading Future PLAIOBOT Release Please? RIOBOT Linebarrel & EX-Linebarrel
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Because “Henkei Gattai” Isn’t Enough! The Gattai “Mugen Gattai/Infinite Combining” Gurren Dan Lagann
As part of its 15th anniversary, Sen-Ti-Nel announced a fully transforming and combining Gurren Lagann figure, the RIOBOT "Henkei Gattai" Gurren Lagann. As if going with the spirit of the show of making everything as bonkers as possible, Good Smile Company also announced a Gurren Lagann anniversary tie-in figure. And yes, it is bonkers. Presenting … Continue reading Because “Henkei Gattai” Isn’t Enough! The Gattai “Mugen Gattai/Infinite Combining” Gurren Dan Lagann
Tomino’s Evangelion: The Robot Spirits ⟨Side ANTIBODY⟩ Hime Brain Powerd
As revealed during last year's Tamashii Nation 2021 online event, they are releasing the three Brain Powerd units from the series of the same name, Brain Powerd, as part of its 25th anniversary. Many have dubbed this series as Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino's response to Evangelion. Well, just search for the opening of this series … Continue reading Tomino’s Evangelion: The Robot Spirits ⟨Side ANTIBODY⟩ Hime Brain Powerd
This Took 15 Years: RIOBOT “Henkei Gattai” Gurren Lagann
It's been 15 years since Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann made its television debut, and I am surprised it took that long for someone to make a functionally combining Gurren Lagann figure. I mean it's only the head combining with the rest of the body, but I guess there are reasons. Anyway, Sen-Ti-Nel is making a … Continue reading This Took 15 Years: RIOBOT “Henkei Gattai” Gurren Lagann
Leaked Chinese Toys are Back! “Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime
As previously reported, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, the follow up to 2008's Bumblebee was supposed to be released in June 2022 but was instead delayed a full year to June 2023. This creates the same merchandising conundrum as Black Widow where toys are already planned to be on sale a couple of months prior … Continue reading Leaked Chinese Toys are Back! “Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime