Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025: Good Mecha Smile’s PLAMATEA & MODEROID

Shifting my unsolicited thoughts on this year's Shizuoka Hobby Show, here are some personally notable reveals from Kotobukiya and Good Smile Company / Good Mecha Smile. Actually, I didn't find anything interesting from Kotobukiya's upcoming items (complete list here), though I did for Good Smile Company (also complete list here). MODEROID: Genesis Climber Mospeada In … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025: Good Mecha Smile’s PLAMATEA & MODEROID

Another Round of RIOBOT Alternatives: MODEROID Catch Up with “Argento Soma” and “Broken Blade”

While I wasn't able to make posts in the last couple of weeks, I am still keeping tabs on key hobby news and updates. For this round, let's take a look at some MODEROID announcements that really got my interest, and were successfully translated to actual pre-orders. MODEROID Delphine 2nd & 3rd Forms (Broken Blade) … Continue reading Another Round of RIOBOT Alternatives: MODEROID Catch Up with “Argento Soma” and “Broken Blade”

Still the Giga Chad of all Mecha: MODEROID Chamber

Suisei no Gargantia or Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet may be a decade old as of this post, but I'm pretty sure most fans of the genre won't forget it for the amazing story, characters, and Chamber -- the giga chad of all mecha. If you watched the last episode, then you'll know what I'm … Continue reading Still the Giga Chad of all Mecha: MODEROID Chamber

Let’s Do Some Split Screen: MODEROID Tekkaman Blade & Orgun

I can't remember which Mecha Smile Impact these two kits were announced, but I clearly remember saying how these would be great alternatives to the much more expensive RIOBOT versions from Sen-Ti-Nel. And now that solicitations for both are now up, I can confidently say that Good Smile Company wants us to buy both kits … Continue reading Let’s Do Some Split Screen: MODEROID Tekkaman Blade & Orgun

Box Art Extravaganza: October 2024

NOTE: This post will be updated throughout the month as more packaging art is revealed. And just like that, we're now in the last quarter of 2024, which also means the Holiday Season is fast approaching with more opportunities to buy stuff. Let's kick things off with what would be released within the hobby front … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: October 2024