Catching Up: Major Announcements from GUNDAM CONFERENCE Spring 2026

There's quite a lot of things happening within the mecha sphere last week. Besides all the hobby product announcements from the Shizuoka Hobby Show, the folks over at Sunrise also had a GUNDAM CONFERENCE for Spring 2026. With just three years towards the franchise's 50th anniversary, the announcements were geared towards this milestone. So in … Continue reading Catching Up: Major Announcements from GUNDAM CONFERENCE Spring 2026

Today’s Robits: Localized Packaging Done Correct

It's been a while since I made a haul post, but that's totally far from saying I've not made any additions to the backlog since the last one. I do want to highlight a couple of things for this batch of new kits, so let's get into it. In case you're not aware, the mid-season … Continue reading Today’s Robits: Localized Packaging Done Correct

I AM Definitely Curious: Qingzhou Model Hyper Gizmo (HG) 1/144 “Python” (MMS-01 Serpent, Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz)

Bandai Spirits is finally circling back on 1/144 scale Endless Waltz kits with the HGAC Gundam Sandrock Custom this June. That said, I'm expecting these releases to be trickled in the next couple of years, and that's just the five Gundams. For those who prefer to collect grunt units, then I don't recommend holding your … Continue reading I AM Definitely Curious: Qingzhou Model Hyper Gizmo (HG) 1/144 “Python” (MMS-01 Serpent, Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz)

It’s Already 20 Years! CODE GEASS Project “To 20th” Announcements

Looks like they're finally moving away from CLAMP? But more on this later. I still remember everyone talking about Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion for its charming characters, political machinations, and greately-choreographed mecha fights. And all of that was already twenty years ago! Feeling really old aside, they recently held the CODE GEASS Project … Continue reading It’s Already 20 Years! CODE GEASS Project “To 20th” Announcements

I Have a Feeling There’s More: Bandai Spirits Hobby Division Q2 2026 Solicitations

Please note that the several HobbyLink Japan pre-orders pages linked here are now closed. You may still go there to get notified of any additional slots, but please feel free to go with your preferred stores. Following the recent All Japan Model & Hobby Show several weeks ago, I didn't expect anything new from this … Continue reading I Have a Feeling There’s More: Bandai Spirits Hobby Division Q2 2026 Solicitations