Mashin Creator Wataru has wrapped up towards the end of June and possibly along with it its line of model kits. I haven't watched the series outside a couple of the opening episodes, and those gave me a quick vibe of what I should expect. In the meantime, I am still getting the kits, and … Continue reading Back to High Grades We Are: HG Ryuohmaru (Mashin Hero Wataru) Revealed
Tag: Bandai Spirits
A (Now) Oldie, but Goodie: HG 00 Raiser – Work in Progress #1
I've been meaning to build the HG 00 Raiser and HG 00 Qan[T] as part of my lead Gundam build catch up efforts. The HG 00 Gundam, while not perfect, is notable for ushering what's considered as the modern standard for High Grade kits. Especially when compared to the HG Gundam SEED, or even the … Continue reading A (Now) Oldie, but Goodie: HG 00 Raiser – Work in Progress #1
Turned Out the Way I Expected: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build Complete
Finally completed my double build of the HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam from 2025 (or the revive one) and they turned out the way I expected. Quite the anticlimactic heading but that's the basic intent, especially with the "Patchwork" custom I did with the Builders Parts HD - MS Armor 01 set. To recap, I built the … Continue reading Turned Out the Way I Expected: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build Complete
Quickie! The Robot Spirits <Side SUPER> Grendizer & PLAMATEA T-60 Power Armor
Here are a couple of announcements made last week that I'm interested in, but with no attached details or specifics. Fresh from Japan Expo 2025 in Paris, we have the next entry in The Robot Spirits <Side SUPER> lineup, and it's sort of a follow up to the Grendizer U releases, which had its first … Continue reading Quickie! The Robot Spirits <Side SUPER> Grendizer & PLAMATEA T-60 Power Armor
To The Patchwork: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build – Work in Progress #2
Another weekend went and I was able to build the other HGUC Gundam as you can see below. They are very much identical, with one part making a minor difference, at least before I stick the "patchwork" armor panels. The only different part is the Hyper Bazooka mount at the back of the hip amor. … Continue reading To The Patchwork: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build – Work in Progress #2