These Ain’t Bootlegs! Box Art Extravaganza: “Gundam Build Fighters” China Exclusive Reissues (and Release)

As part of Bandai Namco's effort to further expand the Gundam brand in China, the widely received Gunpla-based anime, Gundam Build Fighters, is going to get a Mandarin dub release this October. Several HGBF kits will also get reissued with slightly redesigned Chinese packaging. And yes, if you've been in the hobby long enough, then … Continue reading These Ain’t Bootlegs! Box Art Extravaganza: “Gundam Build Fighters” China Exclusive Reissues (and Release)

SuperManila Comic Con 2025: Quick Photos and Some Loot

SuperManila Comic Con 2025 happened over the recent weekend and for their sophomore event, it has really improved when compared to their first back in 2024. I wasn't able to go in Day 1 since I didn't expect tickets to sell out and I was hoping to buy on site. But I was able to … Continue reading SuperManila Comic Con 2025: Quick Photos and Some Loot

And I Got Another HG Exia Earlier: HG Gundam Exia Repair II – Work in Progress #2

Just to get the post title out of the way, I did get another HG Exia, along with another kit which I'll mention in another post. This is purely for building the HG Gundam Devise Exia which uses the third-party add on from DDB Corgi. It can be used on either the HG or RG … Continue reading And I Got Another HG Exia Earlier: HG Gundam Exia Repair II – Work in Progress #2

My Wallet Will Hate me in February: Chogokin Metal Gear REX

I'm not sure if this is something Tamashii Nations has mentioned previously, but along with their newest wave of solicitations and pre-orders, which include the Soul of Chogokin Voltes V from Voltes V: Legacy, is the iconic Chogokin Metal Gear Rex from Metal Gear Solid. Before everything though, let me mention that despite not playing … Continue reading My Wallet Will Hate me in February: Chogokin Metal Gear REX

Bandai Hobby Q1 2026 Reveals: The non-Gunpla & non-30 Minutes Label Kits

The recent Bandai Spirits Hobby Division reveals for Q1 2026 didn't include anything from the 30 Minutes Label since they would be doing their own showcase later. So, here's what I'm interested as far as the non-Gunpla and non-30ML model kits are concerned, and I only have two. Bandai Spirits has been slowly, but steadily … Continue reading Bandai Hobby Q1 2026 Reveals: The non-Gunpla & non-30 Minutes Label Kits