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
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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
Going for Preference: 30 Minutes Label’s Latest Reveals
Ahead of Bandai Hobby's new product reveals for Q4 2026, their 30 Minutes Label group dropped their 14th new product launch for their four main brands. And for this batch, I'm leaning towards 30 Minutes Preference for those that got my curiosity. You can checkout the stream after my unsolicited thoughts so let's get right … Continue reading Going for Preference: 30 Minutes Label’s Latest Reveals
“Graham Gundam” is Here! Premium Bandai Exclusive RG Gundam Exia Repair IV
As much as a vocal chunk of the fanbase requests a 2.0 of the RG Gundam Exia, it seems like Bandai Hobby isn't keen on replacing it anytime soon. Especially as we're seeing yet another use of the mold following the RG Gundam Avalanche Exia' with the RG Gundam Exia Repair IV from Mobile Suit … Continue reading “Graham Gundam” is Here! Premium Bandai Exclusive RG Gundam Exia Repair IV
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026: “Votoms: Die Graue Hexe” New Trailer, Mecha, and Kits
Besides new titles, some mecha classics are also returning in 2026, including Armored Trooper Votoms with the first of the two-part theatrical release for Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe which also translates to "The Gray Witch." This is going to be a two-part theatrical feature, with the first releasing on November 20, 2026. I … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026: “Votoms: Die Graue Hexe” New Trailer, Mecha, and Kits