April is a rather special month for Gundam this year thanks to a new series premiere, previous series anniversaries, and the start of Expo 2025 in Osaka to which the "Moving Gundam" in Yokohama gets an upgrade, albeit losing the whole moving feature in the process. The box art for the 1/144 RX-78F00/E Gundam [EX-001 … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: April 2025
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It’s Phoenix, not Phenex: The Robot Spirits <Side MS> Phoenix Gundam
With the recent release of SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, Tamashii Nations is going to release one of the more popular exclusive units from the game series with The Robot Spirits <Side MS> Phoenix Gundam, and yes, it's "Phoenix" and not "Phenex." The GGF-001 Phoenix Gundam is a powerful machine which first appeared in SD … Continue reading It’s Phoenix, not Phenex: The Robot Spirits <Side MS> Phoenix Gundam
The Order Behind the Order: “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX” First Impressions
Before diving in, I do want to mention that I've watched Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- compilation film and my first impression will likely be a comparison of the difference in terms of structure. Otherwise, the story, animation and other aspects would be the same. So, if you haven't already, you can check out my … Continue reading The Order Behind the Order: “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX” First Impressions
Mazinger Z Redesigns are Eternal: Yotiro-Lab “Go! Saga” Mazinger Z
I have been a collector of mecha figures and model kits for a good half of my lifetime. And if I learned anything from all these years, is that you'll never run out of Mazinger Z redesigns. Case in point being this pre-order from Yotiro-Lab, a company I've never heard before though do note that … Continue reading Mazinger Z Redesigns are Eternal: Yotiro-Lab “Go! Saga” Mazinger Z
This Kit Has Caused Some Discourse: Kurofune Co. 1/144 “Easy-8” (Gundam Ez8)
Earlier this year, a new model kit manufacturer, Kurofune Co., released teaser images of an upcoming 1/144 scale Gundam Ez8 from 08th M.S. Team. And while it looks great and all, the kit is actually based on a design by 3D modeler RQ Mecha from 2023. So, while I won't tell you whether you should … Continue reading This Kit Has Caused Some Discourse: Kurofune Co. 1/144 “Easy-8” (Gundam Ez8)