Some Late Unsolicited Thoughts: The Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour 2026 – Manila

I was aiming to post this around the end of August, but mid-to-late September should be fine too. The Gundam Base Pop-Up has been having their World Tour for 2026, and fortunately for us, Manila is part of the itinerary. The pop-up store ran for two months from July to August, with people particularly excited … Continue reading Some Late Unsolicited Thoughts: The Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour 2026 – Manila →

Because the Previous Kit was Technically not HG: HG 1/35 Lancelot – Full Details and Solicitations

A couple of months ago, Bandai Hobby announced a new HG 1/35 Lancelot model kit in development as part of Code Geass' 20th Anniversary. You may also remember the 1/35 Lancelot kit released in 2007, which makes this kit a 'Revive' of sorts if we're speaking in Gunpla terms. But if we will be strict … Continue reading Because the Previous Kit was Technically not HG: HG 1/35 Lancelot – Full Details and Solicitations →

I Passed up on Pre-Orders, Might Regret Later? MODEROID Dandivine (Action Model)

We're getting a new mecha anime inspired by the Brave Series of the 90s with Beast King War God Dandivine, produced primarily by the folks over at Good Smile Company and their Good Mecha Smile sublabel. And I'm expecting a whole slew of merchandising from this series. If you've been reading this site long enough, … Continue reading I Passed up on Pre-Orders, Might Regret Later? MODEROID Dandivine (Action Model) →

This is a Clear Attempt: Unsolicited Thoughts on Transformers Studio Series “Age of Extinction” Optimus Prime [Evasion Mode]

We've been seeing more and more of the new version of "Evasion Mode" Optimus Prime from Transformers: Age of Extinction, part of the Studio Series line. We also knew that the engineering of the original figure from 2014 was really good that Takara Tomy used the original mold and upscaled it for a couple more … Continue reading This is a Clear Attempt: Unsolicited Thoughts on Transformers Studio Series “Age of Extinction” Optimus Prime [Evasion Mode] →

I’m So Late for This! “The God of Combined Series” First Project, “Beast King War God Dandivine”

During the most recent Mecha Smile Impact event a couple or so months ago, Good Smile Company announced a new mecha series that fans of the Super Robot genre, especially of the Brave Series, would really appreciate. I am definitely delayed with this coverage, so let me catch up with my unsolicited thoughts on Beast … Continue reading I’m So Late for This! “The God of Combined Series” First Project, “Beast King War God Dandivine” →