Large kits and sets are not uncommon as far as SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] releases go. Take a good chunk of Super Sentai carrier vehicles or King J-Der from GaoGaiGar. I mostly pass up on these due to their sheer volume or cost, or I'm just not a fan of the designs. But just a … Continue reading SMP Going Bigger and Ambitious: SMP [Shogugan Modeling Project] AAP07: Balteus
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Box Art Extravaganza: June 2026
UPDATED June 21, 2026 As we crawl towards the end of June, we would be seeing a launch of a new line, with some peculiarities. I'm talking about the new HG Kero-Pla New Keroro Robo, along with the spanking new packaging design, a far cry from the cheap illustratons of the old kits. This is … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: June 2026
Box Art Extravaganza: December 2025
UPDATE: Includes new packaging art from Good Smile Company and Premium Bandai. 2025 is about to close, which also means its high time for those December model kit releases in time for Christmas, or the equivalent holiday you're celebrating. The HG White Gundam is a no-brainer, being a straight recolor of the HG Red Gundam … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: December 2025
I Have a Feeling There’s More: Bandai Spirits Hobby Division Q2 2026 Solicitations
Please note that the several HobbyLink Japan pre-orders pages linked here are now closed. You may still go there to get notified of any additional slots, but please feel free to go with your preferred stores. Following the recent All Japan Model & Hobby Show several weeks ago, I didn't expect anything new from this … Continue reading I Have a Feeling There’s More: Bandai Spirits Hobby Division Q2 2026 Solicitations
Box Art Extravaganza: June 2025 (I Know it’s Already July)
Today's the last day of June, which means today's the last day I'm able to make this post, at least using this title. I know it's already July, and I apparently forgot to click "publish" when I finished writing this, so go figure. The overarching theme for this last month is "missed pre-orders" although I … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: June 2025 (I Know it’s Already July)