Bandai Hobby held their online announcement for Q4 2026 releases, where most of them were already revealed during the Shizuoka Hobby Show some weeks ago. That said, they reserved one of the announcements for the online reveal, and it's probably the one I'll end up buying. Following the HG Alteisen released in 2021, we are … Continue reading Bandai Hobby Q4 2026 Reveals: HG Alteisen Riese, and others of Interest
Tag: Master Grade
Shizouka Hobby Show 2026: Points of Interest in Gunpla
It's that time of the year again as Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026 kicks into high gear with new and upcoming releases from various companies and properties. Much like the previous years, I will only mention stuff that interests me, which isn't to say I'll be getting them either. But regardless, these should be good points … Continue reading Shizouka Hobby Show 2026: Points of Interest in Gunpla
Quickie: Gunpla Builders World Cup 12th Tournament – Philippine Qualifiers
Not an entry, but they also had the HG Gundam EX from "Requiem for Vengeance" on display. October is usually the month when the local qualifiers for the Gunpla Builders World Cup take place. It's no different this year with the GBWC 12th Tournament - Philippine Qualifiers. A friend of my friend submitted an entry … Continue reading Quickie: Gunpla Builders World Cup 12th Tournament – Philippine Qualifiers
One Has a Lot of Blue: Real Type Color Freedom & Justice Gundams Revealed
As far as I remember, mobile suits in "real type color" are something that's unique to the Universal Century timeline. For those unfamiliar, it's basically adding another layer of realism to the mobile suit designs that might've otherwise gone through 'toyetic' filters as demanded by sponsors. It's the reason the original Gundam, and all subsequent … Continue reading One Has a Lot of Blue: Real Type Color Freedom & Justice Gundams Revealed
Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn: Let’s Talk Master Grades
I don't really talk about Master Grades on this blog since I'm more of a 1/144 person, but they did have a couple of interesting announcements for Hobby Next Phase, well at least one is, the other... Let's check them out! MGSD Freedom Gundam We all know Bandai Spirits is planning to do a Master … Continue reading Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn: Let’s Talk Master Grades