The G Gundam hype train still continues as we get more HGFC kits, Bolt Gundam withstanding. This time, it's the Neo Germany mobile fighter Gundam Spiegel, utilizing the fighting style of German Ninjutsu? Oh the benefits of modern engineering. The HGFC Gundam Spiegel faithfully recreates the aesthetics and proportions from the 1994 series but with … Continue reading More Toyetic then Usual: Late Reactions to HGFC Gundam Spiegel
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In the Backlog as long as “Hathaway 2” was in Production: HGUC Xi Gundam – Work in Progress #1
I purchased the HGUC Xi Gundam at the same time it came out in stores, which is around the same time as Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway came out, right in the middle of the pandemic. So, while I secured the kit, I really didn't feel building it. The kit stayed in the backlog since then, … Continue reading In the Backlog as long as “Hathaway 2” was in Production: HGUC Xi Gundam – Work in Progress #1
Bandai Hobby Q4 2026 Reveals: HG Alteisen Riese, and others of Interest
Bandai Hobby held their online announcement for Q4 2026 releases, where most of them were already revealed during the Shizuoka Hobby Show some weeks ago. That said, they reserved one of the announcements for the online reveal, and it's probably the one I'll end up buying. Following the HG Alteisen released in 2021, we are … Continue reading Bandai Hobby Q4 2026 Reveals: HG Alteisen Riese, and others of Interest
Box Art Extravaganza: May 2026
Yes, we're back with some box arts! First up we have the new HG Gundam Barbatos Adapt based on its appearance in the "Wedge of Interposition" short, part of the Gundam IRON-BLOODED Orphans: Urdr-Hunt compilation theatrical release. This is one of those special instances where a Premium Bandai exclusive kit gets a new color illustration, … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: May 2026
“Graham Gundam” is Here! Premium Bandai Exclusive RG Gundam Exia Repair IV
As much as a vocal chunk of the fanbase requests a 2.0 of the RG Gundam Exia, it seems like Bandai Hobby isn't keen on replacing it anytime soon. Especially as we're seeing yet another use of the mold following the RG Gundam Avalanche Exia' with the RG Gundam Exia Repair IV from Mobile Suit … Continue reading “Graham Gundam” is Here! Premium Bandai Exclusive RG Gundam Exia Repair IV