Before today ends, at least on this side of the planet, I would like to greet the Gundam franchise, and the community that supports it, a Happy 40th Anniversary! I didn't really prepare a lengthy post in celebration of this milestone -- will probably do on the 50th anniversary if this blog is still alive. … Continue reading Happy 40th Gundam! #ガンダム40周年
Tag: Gunpla
It Has Four Extra Arms! HGUC Silver Bullet Suppressor
This might contain spoilers for Mobile Suit Gundam NT. It's been a while since they revealed this variant of the Silver Bullet as seen in Gundam NT. It's also been a while since I saw the movie so I'm not so sure of all the features in this kit were shown in the movie but … Continue reading It Has Four Extra Arms! HGUC Silver Bullet Suppressor
Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive: RG Gundam Exia Repair III
Fortunately, I haven't bought the multiple RG Gundam Exia copies I'll be needing to build these variants using third-party add-on parts. It took them a while, but Bandai Spirits finally completes the Exia Repair variants with the announcement of the RG Gundam Exia Repair III from the Mobile Suit Gundam 00V design variation series. Notable … Continue reading Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive: RG Gundam Exia Repair III
#JapanWinter2019: The Gundam Base Tokyo Experience
I haven't made a post about my recent Japan trip in a while so today's a good time for another one. A place I specifically requested in our itinerary was The Gundam Base Tokyo along with the life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue. Please note that this won't be a detailed account of every section inside and … Continue reading #JapanWinter2019: The Gundam Base Tokyo Experience
Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive: MG Re-GZ Custom
I'm not usually one to share Master Grade or 1/100 Gunpla in general as I collect 1/144 scale stuff. That said, this is one of the more interesting ones I've seen recently. This is the MG Re-GZ Custom from the Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack MSV design variation series. From the looks of things, this … Continue reading Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive: MG Re-GZ Custom