Tamashii Nation 2024 came and went this past weekend and there was a whole slew of figure displays, for both tagged as commercialization confirmed and those who have the "display only" name card, much to the frustration of collectors. I wasn't interested with anything Gundam-related but there are a couple of confirmed figures that got … Continue reading From New to “I Don’t Know:” Tamashii Nation 2024 Quick Thoughts
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Yes, I’m Hand Painting: Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam, The OLD One
I can't remember exactly when, but I was able to get my hands on a couple of old kits, like requiring-glue kind of old. These were the original Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam and the Mobile Suit Variation 1/144 Prototype Gundam. With the Best Mecha Collection recently getting an Entry Grade-style revival version, I … Continue reading Yes, I’m Hand Painting: Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam, The OLD One
Stuff on the New Hobby Storage Room Desk, and Some Updates
If you've been following this blog for a good while, then might've noticed that beginning in late 2022, I've been doing a series of "Stuff on the--" posts. The basic premise is that in the post-pandemic work environment, I opted to go to the office daily, which meant that I still a permanent desk where … Continue reading Stuff on the New Hobby Storage Room Desk, and Some Updates
Quickie! “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO” in Production
Ever since Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM came out in January of this year, we've been teased of a story that happened months prior to the setting of the film. This came in the form of a quick flashback and the light novels distributed during when the film was in theaters. Chief series director Mitsuo … Continue reading Quickie! “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO” in Production
Making the Gundam Terrifying Again: My Unsolcited Thoughts on “Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance”
The following may contain spoilers for Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance. Director / Erasmus BrosdauScreenplay / Gavin HignightProduction / Bandai Namco Filmworks (Sunrise), SAFEHOUSERelease Date / October 2024 Coming off from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, the next major production takes on a whole new direction with the involvement of western creators and the use of animation technology not seen in … Continue reading Making the Gundam Terrifying Again: My Unsolcited Thoughts on “Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance”