As far as I remember, mobile suits in "real type color" are something that's unique to the Universal Century timeline. For those unfamiliar, it's basically adding another layer of realism to the mobile suit designs that might've otherwise gone through 'toyetic' filters as demanded by sponsors. It's the reason the original Gundam, and all subsequent … Continue reading One Has a Lot of Blue: Real Type Color Freedom & Justice Gundams Revealed
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Neo ‘Merica! Premium Bandai Exclusive HGFC Gundam Maxter
This might just be my personal opinion, but HGFC Gundam Rose is one of the most exciting and most disappointing releases this year. It is the most exciting thanks to the amount of engineering placed on that kit, especially when compared to more recent High Grades. It is also the most disappointing because it's a … Continue reading Neo ‘Merica! Premium Bandai Exclusive HGFC Gundam Maxter
Box Art Extravaganza: August 2023
Most of these are for August, but a couple are from late July, in case some would come asking. MODEROID Ryu-Knight Collection Series 1: Ryu-Knight Zephy & Ryu-Mage MagidorarLate July 2023 / ¥5,900 MODEROID Ryu-Knight Zephyr (Lord of Lords Ryu-Knight: Adieu's Legend)Late July 2023 / ¥3,900 As much as I'm not a fan of SD … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: August 2023
I Should Resume Watching the Anime: S.H.Figuarts “NieR:Automata ver 1.1a” 2B
2B is technically not mecha, but she's an android. And the franchise does feature mechanical lifeforms and actual mecha, so go figure. Prior to its initial premiere earlier this year, I had every intention of watching and keeping up with NieR:Automata ver 1.1a as episodes dropped. But thanks to production issues, episodes got delayed indefinitely, … Continue reading I Should Resume Watching the Anime: S.H.Figuarts “NieR:Automata ver 1.1a” 2B
Today’s Robits: Got ’em!
Ever since "New Item B" from the Gundam the Witch from Mercury High Grade line was revealed to be Gundam Calibarn, I've been really hoping to get the kit as part of the first batch. Especially since I just made my pre-order right after the episode Gundam Calibarn was revealed, and "New Item B" was … Continue reading Today’s Robits: Got ’em!