After my Fukuoka-Tokyo trip in December 2023, I decided to return a year later for a Tokyo trip. It would've been my first solo international trip, and it would be a test of whether I learned anything from these previous Japan visits since I've always been dependent on my friends for the itinerary and navigation. … Continue reading Today’s Robits: #SoloTokyo2025 Haul
Tag: High Grade
Sooner Than I Expected! HG 1/35 Zi-Apollo Now on Pre-Order
When the Code Geass team had their 20th anniverary projects last week, I was really excited witth the announcement of HG kits for both the Zi-Apollo and Zi-Artemis from Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture. Despite not yet finishing the series, I've seen enough action from the Knightmare Frame units that I totally won't mind … Continue reading Sooner Than I Expected! HG 1/35 Zi-Apollo Now on Pre-Order
They Really Held on the Solicitation Photos: HG Huckebein (PTX-08R / The 4th Super Robot Wars)
During the Shizouka Hobby Show last May, Bandai Spirits announced an upcoming HG Huckebein kit as part of their Super Robot Wars OG lineup. There was a little confusion on which version this would be since everyone was expecting the purple variant given the previous Mk-II and Mk-III releases. But they decided to go ahead … Continue reading They Really Held on the Solicitation Photos: HG Huckebein (PTX-08R / The 4th Super Robot Wars)
Box Art Extravaganza: December 2025
UPDATE: Includes new packaging art from Good Smile Company and Premium Bandai. 2025 is about to close, which also means its high time for those December model kit releases in time for Christmas, or the equivalent holiday you're celebrating. The HG White Gundam is a no-brainer, being a straight recolor of the HG Red Gundam … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: December 2025
It’s Already 20 Years! CODE GEASS Project “To 20th” Announcements
Looks like they're finally moving away from CLAMP? But more on this later. I still remember everyone talking about Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion for its charming characters, political machinations, and greately-choreographed mecha fights. And all of that was already twenty years ago! Feeling really old aside, they recently held the CODE GEASS Project … Continue reading It’s Already 20 Years! CODE GEASS Project “To 20th” Announcements