Updated May 25, 2023. Following the last Hasbro Transformers Fanstream, they've now put the Transformers Studio Series (Buzzworthy Bumblebee) Voyager class Optimus Prime on pre-order. Buzzworthy Bumblebee was previously, as the name suggests, a Bumblebee-centric sub-brand. Now, it seems to be a catch all for Target-exclusive releases in the U.S. and there's no rhyme or … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: May 2023
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90’s Mecha Nostalgia Continues: MODEROID Aerial & Ground Battle Frames (Nadesico)
In early 2022, Good Smile Company, through their Mecha Smile Impact event, announced a whole slew of MODEROID releases ranging from arguably the widest spectrum as far as mecha subgenres go. These also include kits that are sure to trigger more 90's nostalgia. And as 2022 draws to a close, a couple more of these … Continue reading 90’s Mecha Nostalgia Continues: MODEROID Aerial & Ground Battle Frames (Nadesico)
All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2022: Let’s Talk MODEROID
One of the more active companies and product lines in recent years, or at least that's visible to me, is Good Smile Company's MODEROID line of plastic models. This is the only line I know that's willing to take on and release model kits from more obscure properties, or those that are popular but don't … Continue reading All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2022: Let’s Talk MODEROID
Impact Indeed! Mecha Smile Impact #MODEROID Reveals: Various Categories
Before 2021 ended, Good Smile Company and its mecha sub-brand Good Mecha Smile have been promoting Mecha Smile Impact, an event which they promise would excite and bring impact to the mecha modeling world. They promised to reveal tons of upcoming model kits and figures from both the MODEROID and The Gattai lines. They had the … Continue reading Impact Indeed! Mecha Smile Impact #MODEROID Reveals: Various Categories
Box Art Extravaganza: June 2021 (and then some)
Bandai Spirits finally released the box arts for the rest of the kits released in June, following the HG Cybaster yesterday. That said, I would just like to nitpick whoever's exporting these images from Photoshop. Please export them in higher quality JPEG! Compression artifacts and noise are all over the place on these images. I've … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: June 2021 (and then some)