SNAA has been on a roll with their The Round Table Knights kits, released under the Real Grade-derivative Beyond Exquisite line. Things have quieted down for a bit following the release of BE Lancelot, Giant Axe. But now, they're back with a preview of next kit in the line. The name card lists the kit … Continue reading Quickie: SNAA’s Next Round Table Knight – BE 1/144 “Tristan”
Tag: Model Kits
Not-so-Quickie: Getting Serious with the HG Gundam Zirius
I am apologizing in advance for this pun, or any other ones in this post. Anyway, also shown during the recently concluded Shizuoka Hobby Show are colored prototypes for HG Gundam Zirius, now with official English spelling, the main hero mobile suit from the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Eight. Following this, solicitations have also opened … Continue reading Not-so-Quickie: Getting Serious with the HG Gundam Zirius
Quickie! Now in Color with an Official English Name: HG Gundam Naion
During the recently concluded Shizuoka Hobby Show, Bandai Spirits revealed the gray prototype for the new Gundam appearing in Gundam the Witch from Mercury: Vanadis Heart. And now, we have the official English name along with a better look, including colors! Reintroducing the Gundam Naion in it's full color glory, and designed by Wataru Inata … Continue reading Quickie! Now in Color with an Official English Name: HG Gundam Naion
Box Art Extravaganza: May 2025, and it’s a Mix
May has always been an expensive month for me, though that's not reflected in this month's Box Art Extravaganza. I do have one kit purchased out of the three I'm looking at below. On the top of this list is the HG Red Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. If you've been closely watching the … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: May 2025, and it’s a Mix
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025: Transformers and Zoids… and Diaclone from T-Spark
Besides Bandai Spirits, Kotobukiya, and more recently Good Smile Company, another company that's becoming more and more active in the hobby market is Takara Tomy, and their T-Spark label of collector-oriented products. While I'm a more casual Transformers and Zoids collector, a good number of items from their display already has my attention. Synergenex Shield-D-Prime … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025: Transformers and Zoids… and Diaclone from T-Spark