Kotobukiya is currently at the fore front of "mecha musume" or "bishoujo plamo" with their Frame Arms Girl and Megami Device lines. With more manufacturers following suit, Kotobukiya is going back to the property that started it all and bring it to modern standards. If you recognize this design, then it's definitely nostalgic. To those … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2022: Kotobukiya Busou SHinki Arnval
Tag: Mecha Musume
#WonHobby35: Figma Reveals and Displays
I really consider these WonHobby shows as more of Figma-oriented events, but that doesn't mean a mecha collector wouldn't have anything interesting to see here. Especially with the current popularity of 'mecha musume', there would be more options for us in the hobby. But before that, here's something I really appreciate they decided to continue. … Continue reading #WonHobby35: Figma Reveals and Displays
Curiosity Piece (Yeah Right): “Dark Advent” Mecha Musume Kits
Mecha musume kits are currently the craze in the Japanese mecha modeling scene. While it started with Konami's Busou Shinki line of customizable action figures, it really picked up when Kotobukiya started its Frame Arms Girl line which was followed by the Megami Device line. Most of these kits capitalize the fusion of the mechanical … Continue reading Curiosity Piece (Yeah Right): “Dark Advent” Mecha Musume Kits
Tencent Games ✕ Bandai Spirits: Figure-rise Standard "Ace Force"
Bandai Spirits hasn't been doing a lot of mecha musume lately outside of a couple of kits from Gundam Build Divers/Re:RISE so it's quite a surprise that they decided to collaborate with Chinese game publisher Tencent Games and release a couple of Figure-rise Standard kits based on the game Ace Force. And just a disclaimer, … Continue reading Tencent Games ✕ Bandai Spirits: Figure-rise Standard "Ace Force"
Will This be a Trend? Good Smile Company ACT MODE Mio & Type 15 Ver.2
A month or so ago, Bandai Spirits revealed a collaboration project between their hobby and collector divisions. This is composed of an action figure and a model kit that can combine as the main gimmick. This time, Good Smile Company will take a shot at the same concept but it will just be a single … Continue reading Will This be a Trend? Good Smile Company ACT MODE Mio & Type 15 Ver.2