Pull the Trigger or Wait for the HG? The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Anchor Gundam

Actually, I've decided to pull the trigger and pre-order this figure as I don't think we'll get its HGUC kit anytime soon. But for those who still are hemming and hawing, then you may read on. It's almost a solid two years since Tamashii Nations had the Anchor on display, well virtually, as part of … Continue reading Pull the Trigger or Wait for the HG? The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Anchor Gundam

#3013 / Mini Action / Voltes V

As you may or may not know, Philippine media company GMA, in partnership with Toei, has made their live action Voltes V adaptation called Voltes V: Legacy. While I was quite skeptical of how it will turn out months leading up to its release last May, it seems that it has gained quite the respect … Continue reading #3013 / Mini Action / Voltes V

That is one Angry Robot: ToysEasy Metal Souls YV2312 Doragus

We're now at that point in the transforming robot action figure scene where third-party groups not only produce figures based on the Transformers brand, but also do original designs, and not related to any existing property. While they are clearly original, they are inspired by real world mechanical marvels, like Metal Souls Doragus over here … Continue reading That is one Angry Robot: ToysEasy Metal Souls YV2312 Doragus

Box Art Extravaganza: August 2023 Addendum

Here's a couple of recently released kits from Bandai Spirits that also had their packaging art revealed. Well, that and some more photos for one kit. The second Macross HG 1/100 kit with the Shortcut Change feature to be released in retail is the HG 1/100 Durandal Valkyrie (Alto Saotome Use) from the film Macross … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: August 2023 Addendum

One Has a Lot of Blue: Real Type Color Freedom & Justice Gundams Revealed

As far as I remember, mobile suits in "real type color" are something that's unique to the Universal Century timeline. For those unfamiliar, it's basically adding another layer of realism to the mobile suit designs that might've otherwise gone through 'toyetic' filters as demanded by sponsors. It's the reason the original Gundam, and all subsequent … Continue reading One Has a Lot of Blue: Real Type Color Freedom & Justice Gundams Revealed