I never expected to finish this double build and have time to fudge another one before 2022 ends, but it looks like I did, just right before Christmas. I actually took the shot above thinking I'd make another work-in-progress post for this build right after. But apparently, this would be my last update for this … Continue reading Finally Crossed out of the Build Queue: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Completed
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Chest Flyer Looks Dumb: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #2
I've continued along my HG Force Impulse Gundam double build, and I've managed to paint and complete the upper torso unit, or what would be the Chest Flyer. And yes, it looks dumb and uninspired as it was back in 2004. After taking this photo, I was also able to build the waist units so … Continue reading Chest Flyer Looks Dumb: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #2
Gunpla Whiplash is Real: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #1
Coming from building both HG Gundam Aerial and Lfrith, two of the latest Gunpla releases coinciding with the current broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury, I decided to do a complete 180 and follow up with something that would need much more effort to look good. Especially given the almost 20-year gap … Continue reading Gunpla Whiplash is Real: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #1
Box Art Extravaganza: MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam and How It’s Triggering my OCD
If it isn't obvious with my (almost) monthly "Box Art Extravaganza" posts, I have a good appreciation of packaging art and design, and the possible thoughts that went behind these, even if the latter is mostly my conjecture. With MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam coming out this month, Bandai Namco has released its packaging, which would … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam and How It’s Triggering my OCD
So Shiny! MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam
Two years following the inaugural Master Grade Extreme release with the MGEX Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka, Bandai Spirits has announced its follow up. And while I have reservations for this particular mobile suit, I do agree that it does deserve a second take. Yes, we are getting the MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam, and it also sets … Continue reading So Shiny! MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam