As I mentioned following the completion of the HGUC Xi Gundam, I will start building the HGUC Unicorn Gundam [Unicorn Mode], mainly in time for the closure of the Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue in Odaiba, Tokyo. I'm not considering this as the formal start of this build since my intent is to check what kind … Continue reading Quickie Work in Progress! HGUC Unicorn Gundam [Unicorn Mode] – Build Start
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Box Art Extravaganza: June 2026
UPDATED June 21, 2026 As we crawl towards the end of June, we would be seeing a launch of a new line, with some peculiarities. I'm talking about the new HG Kero-Pla New Keroro Robo, along with the spanking new packaging design, a far cry from the cheap illustratons of the old kits. This is … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: June 2026
This is like the Alyzeus in “Code Geass:” Premium Bandai Exclusive HG Zi-Artemis
I guess designing these overly complicated and very busy-looking machines is an ongoing trend. It's been a couple of years since Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture was released, and I've still yet to finish it. I was already around halfway through though I've yet to see the UZZ-001m Zi-Artemis in action. Well, I guess … Continue reading This is like the Alyzeus in “Code Geass:” Premium Bandai Exclusive HG Zi-Artemis
Motor Nuclear’s Greatest Hits are Back: “I’m Great Hero” Blind Box Kits Wave 2
Whether you like them or not, we'll likely see more blind box kits in store shelves as the demand is clearly present. Of all the companies doing these, I'm leaning towards Motor Nuclear and their I'm Great Hero line of blind box kits, mainly because they're not "chibi-fied" like the others. In fact, I got … Continue reading Motor Nuclear’s Greatest Hits are Back: “I’m Great Hero” Blind Box Kits Wave 2
We’ve Come Full Doritos! HGUC Xi Gundam – Completed Build
I was expecting to complete the HGUC Xi Gundam around next week, but the long weekend did help me complete this kit. Which means we've finally come full Doritos with this build. Last we checked, I still needed to build the arms, shoulder armors/Minovsky Flight units, the backpack stabilizers and weapons. The arms were straight-forward … Continue reading We’ve Come Full Doritos! HGUC Xi Gundam – Completed Build