Box Art Extravaganza: May 2023

Updated May 25, 2023. Following the last Hasbro Transformers Fanstream, they've now put the Transformers Studio Series (Buzzworthy Bumblebee) Voyager class Optimus Prime on pre-order. Buzzworthy Bumblebee was previously, as the name suggests, a Bumblebee-centric sub-brand. Now, it seems to be a catch all for Target-exclusive releases in the U.S. and there's no rhyme or … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: May 2023

#1012 / High Grade THE WITCH FROM MERCURY / XGF-02 Gundam Lfrith

The following may contain spoilers for episode 18 of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury. Episode 18 of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury pretty much had Eri dish out everything to Suletta followed by Prospera and Aerial leaving her behind as she's not needed anymore, which is also a rather cruel way … Continue reading #1012 / High Grade THE WITCH FROM MERCURY / XGF-02 Gundam Lfrith

Shizuoka Hobby Show 2023: “Gundam Build Metaverse” is basically Gundam Build All Stars

With Shizuoka Hobby Show 2023 happening this weekend, Bandai Spirits has started their reveals with upcoming Gunpla from the Gundam Build 10th Anniversary project Gundam Build Metaverse. They also provided a new promo video, which is essentially the same as the previous, but just longer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb_FSLNo1RI Going to the Gunpla, we see a lot of … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2023: “Gundam Build Metaverse” is basically Gundam Build All Stars

“Gundam the Witch from Mercury: Vanadis heart” and HG Gundam Lfrith Jiu

Gundam the Witch from Mercury: Vanadis heart, the side story manga to complement the main Witch from Mercury series has been teased for some time. But with its debut in the latest issue of Gundam Ace, we finally get official confirmation of the story, characters, and mobile suits. The story is set in A.S. 106, … Continue reading “Gundam the Witch from Mercury: Vanadis heart” and HG Gundam Lfrith Jiu

I Can Get Past the Title: “Gundam Build Metaverse” Teased

I know I'm not alone when my knee jerk reaction to the word "metaverse" is to cringe to the ends of the Earth. I know I'm also not alone when I reminisce about the fun that the first Gundam Build Fighters series brought. So, what the folks at Bandai/Sunrise think as the best fusion of … Continue reading I Can Get Past the Title: “Gundam Build Metaverse” Teased