Teases & Names: "Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE" Season 2 Premiere

After a three-month break, Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE returns with a little bit disappointing recap episode. That said, this also tells the backstory of our beloved anthromorphic alien (?) Freddie and how he came to contact this new Hiroto and the rest of his new BUILD DiVERS team. Given that it's mostly a recap, I … Continue reading Teases & Names: "Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE" Season 2 Premiere

They’re Back! The Robot Spirits ⟨Side GHOST⟩ Tachikoma (Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045)

A new entry in the Ghost in the Shell franchise is set to premiere this April on Netflix. And no, I haven't watched any of the previous movies or series... or even the live-action Hollywood version. In any case, Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 is set to continue the events in the Stand Alone Complex … Continue reading They’re Back! The Robot Spirits ⟨Side GHOST⟩ Tachikoma (Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045)

Workbench Snapshots: When Tony Stark Goes Black

S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man Model 42 S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man Mark 22 "Hot Rod" S.H.FIguarts / Iron Man Mark 20 "Python" Did some quick reorganization of my Iron Man figures on storage yesterday and just snapped a photo of these three. All of them are exclusives, two are Japanese event-limited items while the other is … Continue reading Workbench Snapshots: When Tony Stark Goes Black

Today’s Exclusive Non-Premium Bandai Gunpla

Premium Bandai is celebrating its 10 years of existence... 10 years of online exclusive figures or model kits that are more difficult and expensive to get. But do you know what's harder to get? Exclusives tied up to specific merchandise or services specific to Japan. And they have announced a couple of such kits. HG … Continue reading Today’s Exclusive Non-Premium Bandai Gunpla

Plastic Crack: RG Evangelion Unit-01 – Size and Scale

When the recently released RG Evangelion Unit-01 was first announced, the first question that popped into my mind is automatically about the scale. The Real Grade line was previously confined to Gundam designs and thus, stuck to the 1/144 scale. That said, Evangelion units, at least in Neon Genesis Evangelion have been portrayed inconsistently, with … Continue reading Plastic Crack: RG Evangelion Unit-01 – Size and Scale