Continuing my selective coverage for the opening day of Hobby Next Phase 2022 Spring, we have yet another interesting model kit. This is obviously a spin-off of the concept behind the Figure-rise Standard Amplified line, which is: A series which amplifies the features of characters while paying respect to their original designs, and which also … Continue reading Another Day 1 Pre-order! Hobby Next Phase 2022 Spring: HG Amplified IMGN Ryujinmaru
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Pre-order on Day 1! Hobby Next Phase 2022 Spring: RG GaoGaiGar
Bandai Spirits' Hobby Division has started their Hobby Next Phase 2020 Spring week-long new model kit reveal extravaganza. And right off the gate, we're treated to one heck of a reveal with the next non-Gunpla Real Grade kit. And this is stretching what Real Grades are supposed to be as we delve into the super … Continue reading Pre-order on Day 1! Hobby Next Phase 2022 Spring: RG GaoGaiGar
“Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island” Updates and Obligatory Gunpla
In case you're forgetting, we are getting a new Gundam movie this year. No, it's not the next chapter in the Gundam Hathaway trilogy and no, it's not the still-untitled live-action movie. I am talking about Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island, probably one of the most questionable choices for a theatrical movie adaptation but … Continue reading “Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island” Updates and Obligatory Gunpla
More or Less Complete: Entry Grade Strike Gundam
Just a quick update and probably the only work-in-progress post I'll make for the Entry Grade Strike Gundam. I started this build over the weekend, and I was once again reminded of how they were able to make such a color-accurate kit with a low parts count through clever engineering and parts design. This is … Continue reading More or Less Complete: Entry Grade Strike Gundam
I Mashed F5 on Premium Bandai! HGUC Phantom Gundam
I am not the most familiar with late Universal Century stories, murky canon status and lack of official English releases withstanding. But I think everyone would agree that the Phantom Gundam from Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Ghost is one of the most recognized designs to appear in the manga. In fact, Tamashii Nations has already … Continue reading I Mashed F5 on Premium Bandai! HGUC Phantom Gundam