The IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS double-billed theatrical feature towards the end of October saw a new form for Gundam Barbatos after season one's Battle of Edmonton. Towards the end of December, we then saw the HG Gundam Zagan featuring a tweaked Gundam Frame which addresses its stability. Combine the two together and we now have the best … Continue reading Everyone Wants “2.0” Gundam Frames Now: Premium Bandai HG Gundam Barbatos Adapt
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Precision Masking Returns: HG Gundam Naion – Completed Build
Normally, I would have several work-in-progress posts before showing a completed build, but I didn't expect to be done with the HG Gundam Naion earlier today. So I'll just go through the work which took several days this past week. The black strips on the lower back required very thin masking tape. My main impetus … Continue reading Precision Masking Returns: HG Gundam Naion – Completed Build
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
Today’s Robits: October 2025 Premium Bandai Drop
It's been a while since my last "Today's Robits" post so here's a quick one after a couple of separate Premium Bandai arrived at the same day. First is HG Gundam Naion from Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury: Vanadis Heart, a kit immediately hyped from the moment it was decided to be produced. … Continue reading Today’s Robits: October 2025 Premium Bandai Drop
Still Waiting for a Proper HG Prototype Gundam: Premium Bandai Exclusive HG 01 Gundam
I've been in the hobby of building Gunpla and other mecha model kits for 20 or so years. And I am well aware of how companies would really want to make the most out the steel molds being used to create these kits, either through recolors or slight retools. That's why it bothers me why … Continue reading Still Waiting for a Proper HG Prototype Gundam: Premium Bandai Exclusive HG 01 Gundam