I guess at some point, Bandai Spirits Hobby Division just stopped calling these new product reveals "Hobby Next Phase" events since the last couple of ones weren't exactly the hype-generating online showcase the previous ones were. But despite this, we did get notable announcements today, including the Option Parts Sets I posted earlier. Now, let's … Continue reading Not-Hobby Next Phase for Q2 2024: Non-Gunpla High Grades
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Gunpla is (Indeed) Freedom! Unified Option Parts Sets Revealed
As the great Meijin Kawaguchi III always says. or hot-bloodedly shouts, Gunpla is freedom. But surprisingly, Bandai Spirits doesn't sell a whole lot of custom and option parts dedicated to Gunpla. What I mean is every now and then, they sell dedicated parts as tie-ins to particular series. Like when Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans came out, … Continue reading Gunpla is (Indeed) Freedom! Unified Option Parts Sets Revealed
Haul Time! Today’s Robits: Fukuoka-Tokyo Autumn 2023 Edition
If you can't tell from my recent posts on the life-sized Gundam statues linked below... ... I was finally able to go to Japan once more following the last in 2019! If you're a Gundam fan visiting Japan, there's one thing you must do besides visiting these life-sized statues -- getting kits and more kits. … Continue reading Haul Time! Today’s Robits: Fukuoka-Tokyo Autumn 2023 Edition
The More ‘Bungle, The Better: HG 1/144 Xabungle Type
This reveal made me remember a leak that came out prior to the last Hobby Next Phase online event some months ago. The leak mentions that we'll be getting a new HG Layzner kit, something I'd really want. Unfortunately, that turned out to be false, but we are getting yet another 80s mecha as a … Continue reading The More ‘Bungle, The Better: HG 1/144 Xabungle Type
It’s Done Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam – Completed Build
I was initially supposed to say "completed-ish" build but at the time of posting, I've completed building the weapons and accessories of this kit. It's not called an Entry Grade kit for nothing as the built itself was a very seamless process, at least for a casual/weekend modeler like me. The areas that needed paint … Continue reading It’s Done Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam – Completed Build