Days ahead of their Hobby Next Phase 2021 Autumn event, Bandai Spirits suddenly dropped a kit announcement no one expected, but soon after, everyone got excited. Sort of following in the same vein with the HG Sirbine and HG L-Gaim Mk-II kits, Bandai Spirits is bringing another 80s mecha series into modern High Grade standards. … Continue reading Out of Nowhere! HG Dragonar-1 [Lifter-1 Equipment Type]
Tag: High Grade
Sneak Peek Before Release! HG Big Tony [Gagumber & Memempu Custom]
I'm really liking Sacks&Guns!! (or Sakugan) based on the couple of episodes out so far. It has both fantastic mecha actoin, and likable characters with the father and daughter dynamic being used in the show. Let's also not forget the mechanically cute thing that is Big Tony and its large eyes. So much so that … Continue reading Sneak Peek Before Release! HG Big Tony [Gagumber & Memempu Custom]
One Shots / “Straight Out of… Box”
"Straight out of camera" is what I wanted to say, but this photo was created though focus stacking in post, a technique I should've tried sooner. Anyway, I had a couple of tech and gear upgrades recently, including the camera I used for this photo. I'll get into details in a future post, but I'm … Continue reading One Shots / “Straight Out of… Box”
Someone’s Got More Angles: HGAC Gundam Aesculapius
Earlier in 2020, Bandai Hobby started the G-Unit Re:Operation project which brought old designs from both the original Gundam Wing Dual Story: G-Unit manga, and its current continuation, Gundam Wing G-Unit Operation Galiarest. These side stories had many interesting designs, and one of the more awaited ones is finally getting the modern HGAC treatment. The … Continue reading Someone’s Got More Angles: HGAC Gundam Aesculapius
More Box Art Extravaganza: October 2021 (i.e., Because I Posted Too Early)
I believe this is the third box art-related post I'm doing for this month, primarily because I posted too early, while the second one is technically unofficial. Anyway, this would cover mostly non-Gunpla stuff so here we go. I'm taking a look at these MODEROID Mado King Granzort kits from Good Smile Company first since … Continue reading More Box Art Extravaganza: October 2021 (i.e., Because I Posted Too Early)