If you've been caught up with mecha model kits in the last couple of years, then you should be aware in the increased presence of Chinese-made 1/100 scale Gundam-adjacent kits. And to be clear, while these did start with Zero Gravity's 1/100 Judge, which is an extreme derivative of the Forbidden Gundam, recent releases have … Continue reading Finally Getting Spiky-Mecha Love in 1/144 Scale! BE 1/144 Thunder Incise Grace
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Clutch for 2023! HG Destiny Gundam – Completed Build
By the time I'm writing this post, some places have already gone to 2024 so here's to an amazing new year ahead! But it's still 2023 on my side of the planet, which means this kit is technically my final build for 2023. And that would be the HG Destiny Gundam from 2005 as I … Continue reading Clutch for 2023! HG Destiny Gundam – Completed Build
Starting the SEED Early: HG Destiny Gundam – Work in Progress #1
I was supposed to start my Gundam SEED kit build binge in January, but since I've already completed my second Lah Gundam earlier this week, I might as well build a kit some days in advance. And there's no better way to kick things off but with a kit I've been delaying the build because … Continue reading Starting the SEED Early: HG Destiny Gundam – Work in Progress #1
Box Art Extravaganza: “Gundam SEED FREEDOM” Initial Wave
It's currently Boxing Day as I'm posting this, and while Japan doesn't celebrate the occasion, they perfectly timed the packaging reveals for the first Gundam SEED FREEDOM kits today, namely the Rising Freedom Gundam and Immortal Justice Gundam. Both kits are High Grade Cosmic Era releases so they should be sharing the same layout with … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: “Gundam SEED FREEDOM” Initial Wave
Holiday Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam Prototype 1 Build
Yes, I created this using generative AI, Microsoft's Copilot. It's officially the holidays so before going into whatever update I'll have in this blog entry, let me just want to wish everyone happy holidays! Whatever holiday you are celebrating, know that you deserve it as we cap off 2023. Speaking of capping 2023 off, here's probably … Continue reading Holiday Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam Prototype 1 Build