I only realized this now, but completing this double build of the HGFC Shining Gundam is a nice follow up to the previous dual build of the HGBF Build/Try Burning Gundam, with the latter's builder, Sekai Kamiki being a student of the former's pilot, Domon Kasshu. It was a relatively easy build, you just need … Continue reading Double Build Complete: HGFC Shining Gundam
Tag: Bandai Spirits
Totally Fitting Choice? Gundam China Project 1/1 Freedom Gundam
Love it or hate it, one big market for Gundam outside of Japan is China, if the zodiac sign versions of select Gundam kits were of any indication. So when they made this announcement, I was still surprised but it wasn't unexpected. I'm talking about the 1/1 Freedom Gundam statue to be erected at Shanghai, … Continue reading Totally Fitting Choice? Gundam China Project 1/1 Freedom Gundam
Why is This a Tamashii Web Exclusive? Metal Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Freedom Gundam
That post title isn't really out of frustration over the indirect ways you'll go through to get this figure. It's rather a question of why Tamashii Nations decided to make one of their flagship Gundams an online exclusive. I'm talking about the Metal Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Freedom Gundam. Is it because it's a retool … Continue reading Why is This a Tamashii Web Exclusive? Metal Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Freedom Gundam
Shining Finger(s)! HGFC Shining Gundam – Work in Progress #1
Having bought most of the supplies I can get my hands on, I'm resuming double builds with this guy, the HGFC Shining Gundam. Why am I doing a double build of this kit? To answer that, here's a quick story. This isn't the first time that I've build this kit. Around 2016, I almost finished … Continue reading Shining Finger(s)! HGFC Shining Gundam – Work in Progress #1
That Moniker is so 90s: MGEX Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka
Further cementing it's status as the flagship Gundam for Bandai Spriits, we are getting yet another Master Grade of the Unicorn Gundam. But this ain't just any Master Grade, this is MGEX or Master Grade Extreme! Yeah, you can read that in whatever way you want but this is the next evolution of the Master … Continue reading That Moniker is so 90s: MGEX Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka