All Japan Model & Hobby 2023 is right around the corner and around this time, the Bandai Spirits Hobby Division usually does a Hobby Next Phase Autumn online event where they dedicate a day or two for new model kit reveals ahead of the actual show. They're not doing it this year. I'm not sure … Continue reading All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2023: Bandai Spirits New Hobby (Non-Gunpla) Items
Tag: High Grade
Bandai Admitting Their Lazy First Attempt: New HG Dunbine (2023)
When Bandai Spirits released a new HG Sirbine kit in 2021, it was intended to go alongside the old High Grade Aura Battler kits released 20 years ago in 2000, which they also reissued around the same time. Obviously, they won't look good together thanks to the significant differences in proportions, engineering, and construction. At … Continue reading Bandai Admitting Their Lazy First Attempt: New HG Dunbine (2023)
Closer to the Original, But in Blue: HG Gundam Lfrith Anavata
While everyone is still waiting for Premium Bandai to announce a Gundam Lfrith Pre-Production Model from The Witch from Mercury "PROLOGUE" special, the second Gundam to appear in the side-story manga Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury: Vanadis Heart has been announced as a Premium Bandai exclusive, and I'm not getting one. That's not … Continue reading Closer to the Original, But in Blue: HG Gundam Lfrith Anavata
Dropped the Whole Dual Build Thing: HG Gundam Schwarzette – Build Complete
I guess... this is a testament of how fun building this kit is? I was intending on pausing building this kit with just the Guardian left unassembled and proceed to start with HG Gundam Calibarn. But obviously I didn't and just went ahead to finish HG Gundam Schwarzette over here, and it was quite the … Continue reading Dropped the Whole Dual Build Thing: HG Gundam Schwarzette – Build Complete
First the Sword, then the Broom: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Calibarn Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
Before going into my current dual build, here's a quick update on the HG Mirasoul Flight Unit -- and it's done! I was able to get the particular shade of yellow I need to paint the main thrusters and thruster bells of this backpack. I'm not really a fan of painting thruster bells since I … Continue reading First the Sword, then the Broom: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Calibarn Dual Build – Work in Progress #2