The Tetsujin 28 franchise has been getting merchandise attention recently. Good Smile Company released MODEROID versions while Sen-Ti-Nel is doing their high-end RIOBOT figures. As for me, I decided to stick with Action Toys and their Mini Gokin line, which is the closest we have to Tamashii Nations' Super Robot Chogokin figures. For the longest … Continue reading Still Sticking with Action Toys: Mini Gokin Tetsujin 28 FX & 17 Phoenix
Tag: Mecha
Let’s Do Some Split Screen: MODEROID Tekkaman Blade & Orgun
I can't remember which Mecha Smile Impact these two kits were announced, but I clearly remember saying how these would be great alternatives to the much more expensive RIOBOT versions from Sen-Ti-Nel. And now that solicitations for both are now up, I can confidently say that Good Smile Company wants us to buy both kits … Continue reading Let’s Do Some Split Screen: MODEROID Tekkaman Blade & Orgun
Quickie! “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO” in Production
Ever since Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM came out in January of this year, we've been teased of a story that happened months prior to the setting of the film. This came in the form of a quick flashback and the light novels distributed during when the film was in theaters. Chief series director Mitsuo … Continue reading Quickie! “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO” in Production
Making the Gundam Terrifying Again: My Unsolcited Thoughts on “Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance”
The following may contain spoilers for Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance. Director / Erasmus BrosdauScreenplay / Gavin HignightProduction / Bandai Namco Filmworks (Sunrise), SAFEHOUSERelease Date / October 2024 Coming off from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, the next major production takes on a whole new direction with the involvement of western creators and the use of animation technology not seen in … Continue reading Making the Gundam Terrifying Again: My Unsolcited Thoughts on “Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance”
My Delayed Reactions to the All-Japan Model & Hobby Show 2024: Gunpla
The All-Japan Model & Hobby Show 2024 happened last weekend, and as much as I'm always looking forward to this show for new model kit announcements, this year was kind of a dud, especially for Gunpla outside for a couple of items. If you found anything notable during the show then I'm glad that something … Continue reading My Delayed Reactions to the All-Japan Model & Hobby Show 2024: Gunpla