One of the mecha franchises I really want to get into, merch-wise, is Macross. However, the figures or model kits we have are either too large or too expensive for my collection -- mainly due to the whole transformation aspect. But it seems like that's about to change as Bandai Spirits is releasing a new … Continue reading Finally, My Gateway to Macross! HG YF-19 (Macross Plus)
Tag: High Grade
Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn: New HG THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Kits
Okay, I know there were announcements for the new MG Zeta Gundam Ver.Ka. and MGSD Freedom Gundam. But High Grades are my bread and butter in this hobby, so I'll put out my unsolicited thoughts for those first. But I'll definitely cover them in the next post. Also, my watermarks are all over the place … Continue reading Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn: New HG THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Kits
Now in my Scale Wheelhouse! Soul Vogue BF 1/144 Sword Shadow & Cannon Shadow
If you recall some moons ago, Chinese model kit manufacturer Soul Vogue released their Fire Shadow model kit with pre-assembled die cast internal frame. Yes, this is an original kit that has some clear inspiration from Star Saber of Transformers: Victory. Fire Shadow is a non-scale piece and since then, Soul Vogue has released Strike … Continue reading Now in my Scale Wheelhouse! Soul Vogue BF 1/144 Sword Shadow & Cannon Shadow
Get Ready to be Excited (or Disappointed): All Japan Hobby & Model Show 2022 + Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn (Updated)
Before anything else, let's get this thing out of the way. Thanks to the sleuths scouring for new Japanese trademark filings, we already have wind of an upcoming Master Grade SD line some months back, we just don't know when Bandai Spirits would make the actual announcement... and now we do. I'm not really a … Continue reading Get Ready to be Excited (or Disappointed): All Japan Hobby & Model Show 2022 + Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn (Updated)
(Not so) Plastic Crack: Possible HGAC Altron Gundam Color Study
Bandai Spirits just released HGAC Shenlong Gundam last week, much to mine, and every Gundam Wing completist's, delight. Reviews suggest that it is a great kit, and I can't wait to build mine. One reason I particularly like the Shenlong Gundam design is its use of the iconic Gundam tricolors, which is also why I'm … Continue reading (Not so) Plastic Crack: Possible HGAC Altron Gundam Color Study