Towards the end of March, the image used to promote upcoming pre-orders for this kit leaked online. Initially, I thought it to be an April Fool's joke since it was around March 30 when it appeared. Didn't realize that it will take three weeks before pre-orders finally opened. I'm talking about the HGAC Gundam Burnlapius … Continue reading The Hygogg on the After Colony: HGAC Gundam Burnlapius
Tag: Gunpla
One Shots / “Subversion of Expectations”
Mobile Suit Gundam made its premiere in April of 1979, making 2024 the 45th anniversary of the franchise. Subsequent Gundam series followed suit, having premieres in April before the more recent practice of starting in October. That said, we did another April premiere last year with the second half of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch … Continue reading One Shots / “Subversion of Expectations”
In Time for the 30th: HGFC God Gundam – Completed Build
I know everyone is still raving about the RG version but I do want to build the HGFC first to have better appreciation of the RG. It's a good kit, though outside of the need to fill up the hollow wings of the Core Lander, it's pretty much a vanilla HG build. It will definitely … Continue reading In Time for the 30th: HGFC God Gundam – Completed Build
‘Revive’ Duel Gundam in Disguise! HGCE Duel Blitz Gundam
When Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM was announced, I was already ready to accept the wave of SEED-related kits Bandai Spirits is expected to release. And while we did get a number of new kits, I always found it a missed opportunity that they capitalize the nostalgia and release modern versions of the old SEED … Continue reading ‘Revive’ Duel Gundam in Disguise! HGCE Duel Blitz Gundam
I Might Get Two: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 “Unleashed”
With the relative absence of the Master Grade line, Gunpla builders and modelers are turning towards the Real Grade line to scratch those itches for intricate detail and engineering. And while recent Real Grade releases have been great, the line did have hiccups when it started, as most new products did. Some are even calling … Continue reading I Might Get Two: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 “Unleashed”