As I mentioned following the completion of the HGUC Xi Gundam, I will start building the HGUC Unicorn Gundam [Unicorn Mode], mainly in time for the closure of the Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue in Odaiba, Tokyo. I'm not considering this as the formal start of this build since my intent is to check what kind … Continue reading Quickie Work in Progress! HGUC Unicorn Gundam [Unicorn Mode] – Build Start
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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
This is like the Alyzeus in “Code Geass:” Premium Bandai Exclusive HG Zi-Artemis
I guess designing these overly complicated and very busy-looking machines is an ongoing trend. It's been a couple of years since Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture was released, and I've still yet to finish it. I was already around halfway through though I've yet to see the UZZ-001m Zi-Artemis in action. Well, I guess … Continue reading This is like the Alyzeus in “Code Geass:” Premium Bandai Exclusive HG Zi-Artemis
More Toyetic then Usual: Late Reactions to HGFC Gundam Spiegel
The G Gundam hype train still continues as we get more HGFC kits, Bolt Gundam withstanding. This time, it's the Neo Germany mobile fighter Gundam Spiegel, utilizing the fighting style of German Ninjutsu? Oh the benefits of modern engineering. The HGFC Gundam Spiegel faithfully recreates the aesthetics and proportions from the 1994 series but with … Continue reading More Toyetic then Usual: Late Reactions to HGFC Gundam Spiegel
Bandai Hobby Q4 2026 Reveals: HG Alteisen Riese, and others of Interest
Bandai Hobby held their online announcement for Q4 2026 releases, where most of them were already revealed during the Shizuoka Hobby Show some weeks ago. That said, they reserved one of the announcements for the online reveal, and it's probably the one I'll end up buying. Following the HG Alteisen released in 2021, we are … Continue reading Bandai Hobby Q4 2026 Reveals: HG Alteisen Riese, and others of Interest