Quickie! HGCE Zeus Silhouette – Color Study

The big box that is the HGCE Destiny Gundam Spec II & Zeus Silhouette set was just released in Japan and mine is already on its way from the fine folks over at HobbyLink Japan (yes, sponsored). I've been browsing through online reviews while waiting for my copy to arrive and one thing about this … Continue reading Quickie! HGCE Zeus Silhouette – Color Study

We Getting a Bronze Delta Gundam Next? Premium Bandai Exclusive HGUC Delta Zayin

Shortly after the Meta Quest VR experience Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom was released, Bandai Spirits announced of an upcoming kit of the Delta Zayin, the main protagonist mobile suit. Given the in-universe origins of the mobile suit, the kit will likely be a retool of the HGUC Delta Gundam. With solicitations finally going up … Continue reading We Getting a Bronze Delta Gundam Next? Premium Bandai Exclusive HGUC Delta Zayin

Should I Stop Asking for Design Sources Soon? SNAA “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Achilles, Aegis Knight

The third kit in SNAA's The Round Table Knights series (?) of Real Grade-inspired "Beyond Exquisite" 1/144 scale kits is here and I can't figure out if this is a derivative of an existing Gundam design or we're now getting into more original territory. Regardless of design origin, here's BE 1/144 Achilles, Aegis Knight. The … Continue reading Should I Stop Asking for Design Sources Soon? SNAA “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Achilles, Aegis Knight

Yes, I’m Hand Painting: Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam, The OLD One

I can't remember exactly when, but I was able to get my hands on a couple of old kits, like requiring-glue kind of old. These were the original Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam and the Mobile Suit Variation 1/144 Prototype Gundam. With the Best Mecha Collection recently getting an Entry Grade-style revival version, I … Continue reading Yes, I’m Hand Painting: Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam, The OLD One

Stuff on the New Hobby Storage Room Desk, and Some Updates

If you've been following this blog for a good while, then might've noticed that beginning in late 2022, I've been doing a series of "Stuff on the--" posts. The basic premise is that in the post-pandemic work environment, I opted to go to the office daily, which meant that I still a permanent desk where … Continue reading Stuff on the New Hobby Storage Room Desk, and Some Updates