When I posted my first work in progress update for this HG Gundam Zirius double build, someone over at Threads commented regarding the potential issue with the hip joints, referring to a YouTube video review. While I don't usually take video reviews as gospel, I did note this potential issue as I went and built … Continue reading Confirmed, the Hips are Fragile: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #2
Tag: High Grade
Another G-Self Getting the 1.25 Treatment: HG G-Self [Atmospheric Pack & Space Pack] from “Reconguista in G the Movie”
It's been several years since the release of the last Reconguista in G compilation movie, and last year saw The Gundam Base Limited G-Self Perfect Pack, which is a version 1.25 at best of the original HG. The original was notorious for its lack of color separation and reliance on color-correcting seals so this limited … Continue reading Another G-Self Getting the 1.25 Treatment: HG G-Self [Atmospheric Pack & Space Pack] from “Reconguista in G the Movie”
Excellent Parts Separation, So Far: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #1
Following my allusion to this double build a couple of times previously, I have finally started with the HG Gundam Zirius from Mobile Suit Gundam Eight. I am doing a double build to have separate kits for both the standard and light armor configurations. I've just built the torso and head units as seen here, … Continue reading Excellent Parts Separation, So Far: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #1
Thank Goodness it’s not Minty Green: Premium Bandai Exclusive HGAC Gundam Griepe (Gundam Wing Dual Story: G-UNIT)
While we've been getting a steady stream of Gundam Wing Dual Story: G-UNIT kits, folks seems to be really looking forward to the Hydra Gundam. Today's not that time though but what they've announced is something I was actually looking forward to get. And that would be the HGAC Gundam Griepe, Odin Bernett's third mobile … Continue reading Thank Goodness it’s not Minty Green: Premium Bandai Exclusive HGAC Gundam Griepe (Gundam Wing Dual Story: G-UNIT)
These Ain’t Bootlegs! Box Art Extravaganza: “Gundam Build Fighters” China Exclusive Reissues (and Release)
As part of Bandai Namco's effort to further expand the Gundam brand in China, the widely received Gunpla-based anime, Gundam Build Fighters, is going to get a Mandarin dub release this October. Several HGBF kits will also get reissued with slightly redesigned Chinese packaging. And yes, if you've been in the hobby long enough, then … Continue reading These Ain’t Bootlegs! Box Art Extravaganza: “Gundam Build Fighters” China Exclusive Reissues (and Release)