Every Transformers collector, especially those who mainly primarily purchase "mainline" releases, are very aware that the paintjob will always take a hit when it comes to the budget allocation of figures. As such, fully painted figures are often relegated to event exclusives or Premium Finish releases. Enter the Dramatic Capture Series, a diorama-themed line intended … Continue reading Premium Finish in Essence: Transformers Dramatic Capture Series “Jetfire Combine” Set
Tag: Mecha
Tons of Partial Painting: HGUC Gundam F91 – Double Build Work in Progress #1
I was supposed to post this within February, even took photos after the first batch of partial painting sessions. But I wasn't able to for reasons. After completing the HG Gundam Naion in January, I wanted to follow it up with the HGUC Gundam F91 because of how similar the Naion's Vajra and the F91's … Continue reading Tons of Partial Painting: HGUC Gundam F91 – Double Build Work in Progress #1
I Should’ve Gotten Their Robocop: Hiya Toys Exquisite Super 1/12 ED-209
I just posted last week Hiya Toys' Exquisite Basic MFS-3 Kiryu / Mechagodzilla and how amazing it might be as an alternative to the much harder to get, and more expensive, S.H.MonsterArts version. I now have that on pre-order along with their Exquisite Basic Rockman X. Looks like I'll add another Hiya Toys pre-order with … Continue reading I Should’ve Gotten Their Robocop: Hiya Toys Exquisite Super 1/12 ED-209
Second Down, the Third to Go: Premium Bandai Exclusive HGUC D Gundam Second
I'm still scratching my head from the fact that we got a kit from the obscure manga Double Fake: Under the Gundam. And it wasn't just some lazy effort on Bandai Spirits' part, the HGUC D Gundam First was a really good kit with tons of accessories and display options. It was also a perfect … Continue reading Second Down, the Third to Go: Premium Bandai Exclusive HGUC D Gundam Second
Quickie, and Still More Patlabor: MODEROID Ingram Reactive Armor – FInally Getting Reissued!
MODEROID has been filling the Patlabor gap in my collection with their 1/60 scale kits, and while these kits are nowhere near perfect, they perfectly fit my collection. I've built a couple of them while a good number is still in the backlog. Unfortunately, that doesn't include the MODEROID Ingram Reactive Armor as I decided … Continue reading Quickie, and Still More Patlabor: MODEROID Ingram Reactive Armor – FInally Getting Reissued!