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
Tag: Model Kits
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
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