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
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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
Taking a Breather: Entry Grade Strike Gundam
I just finished the HG Gundam Exia / Astraea dual build last weekend and before going forward with another double or dual build, I decided to look back at this chain of kits. Starting with the continuation of the HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundam builds late in November up to the end of February, … Continue reading Taking a Breather: Entry Grade Strike Gundam
Buzzer Beater Builds! Work-in-Progress #3: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea
It's just a day left before February 2022 comes to pass and it looks like these two kits will make my self-imposed deadline of being completed within the month. The primary challenge for these two kits is the need to paint all those gray details that are either supplemented by color-correcting seals or are just … Continue reading Buzzer Beater Builds! Work-in-Progress #3: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea