Box Art Extravaganza: January 2020

I've decided to stop counting these "Box Art Extravaganza" posts in German and do them the easier way, not that it really matters. Anywho, most of these box arts are January Bandai Spirits releases, though there's one I'm currently joggling whether to get or not -- and it's nor from Bandai Spirits. MODEROID Chase Cruiser … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: January 2020

Hand-Painting, Literally: MODEROID Savage Crossbow – Work in Progress #2

Not exactly the smoothest build but I'm almost done with the MODEROID Savage Crossbow. All that's left is a little bit of hand-painting. Prior to this build, I was really apprehensive when it comes to hand-painting my kits. But thanks to a couple of YouTube tutorials, I've had a new found appreciation of the technique, … Continue reading Hand-Painting, Literally: MODEROID Savage Crossbow – Work in Progress #2

New MODEROID Solicitations: January 2020

Cheesy banner image aside, Good Smile Company has released their January 2020 product solicitations and includes some from their MODEROID model kit line. Building a MODEROID kit is still a far cry from Bandai Spirits-level of engineering but they have their own quirks that made me interested in their upcoming releases. Staring with the 1/35 … Continue reading New MODEROID Solicitations: January 2020

Freaking Minus Molds! MODEROID Savage Crossbow – Work in Progress #1

I was really setting my sights on building the RG Nu Gundam during the holiday break. Well, I'll defer that build as my next since I went on and started this guy. This is the MODEROID 1/35 Savage Crossbow, the Savage unit Sousuke Sagara used after the Arbalest got destroyed in Full Metal Panic! Invisible … Continue reading Freaking Minus Molds! MODEROID Savage Crossbow – Work in Progress #1

Will This be a Trend? Good Smile Company ACT MODE Mio & Type 15 Ver.2

A month or so ago, Bandai Spirits revealed a collaboration project between their hobby and collector divisions. This is composed of an action figure and a model kit that can combine as the main gimmick. This time, Good Smile Company will take a shot at the same concept but it will just be a single … Continue reading Will This be a Trend? Good Smile Company ACT MODE Mio & Type 15 Ver.2