I am apologizing in advance for this pun, or any other ones in this post. Anyway, also shown during the recently concluded Shizuoka Hobby Show are colored prototypes for HG Gundam Zirius, now with official English spelling, the main hero mobile suit from the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Eight. Following this, solicitations have also opened … Continue reading Not-so-Quickie: Getting Serious with the HG Gundam Zirius
Tag: Gunpla
Quickie! Now in Color with an Official English Name: HG Gundam Naion
During the recently concluded Shizuoka Hobby Show, Bandai Spirits revealed the gray prototype for the new Gundam appearing in Gundam the Witch from Mercury: Vanadis Heart. And now, we have the official English name along with a better look, including colors! Reintroducing the Gundam Naion in it's full color glory, and designed by Wataru Inata … Continue reading Quickie! Now in Color with an Official English Name: HG Gundam Naion
Box Art Extravaganza: May 2025, and it’s a Mix
May has always been an expensive month for me, though that's not reflected in this month's Box Art Extravaganza. I do have one kit purchased out of the three I'm looking at below. On the top of this list is the HG Red Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. If you've been closely watching the … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: May 2025, and it’s a Mix
Wait, I was Building Something: Option Parts Set Gunbarrel Striker – Work in Progress
I mentioned in my recent "Work in Progress Detour" post that I wasn't building any kits after I completed my HG L-Gaim build. Well, I lied, since I was actually building something after that kit. I just got sidetracked in multiple directions. I did want to build something easier so I went with the Option … Continue reading Wait, I was Building Something: Option Parts Set Gunbarrel Striker – Work in Progress
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025: Points of Interest – 1/144 Scale Gunpla
Note that the official English names (and spelling) of these new designs are yet to be revealed. So they might change as more details are revealed. Shizouka Hobby Show 2025 has finally opened, or at least for retailers, and we have the first wave of upcoming kit reveals from various manufacturers. For Bandai Spirits' Hobby … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025: Points of Interest – 1/144 Scale Gunpla