Compared to previous years, Good Smile Company / Good Mecha Smile is doing things a little differently for this year's Mecha Smile Impact. Instead of a single big bang reveal of everything in their development pipeline, they opted to split it between the Winter and Summer. This would not only help maintain recall and excitement … Continue reading Mecha Smile Impact 2024 Summer: RIOBOT Alternatives
Tag: Model Kits
That’s One Busy Design: MODEROID Red Five from “Majestic Prince”
I consider Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince or simply Majestic Prince to be one of the more interesting mecha shows that came out in the 2010s. It's unique spin on a war story complemented by humor and shenanigans, with the addition of equally unique mecha designs make for an interesting watching experience. Hiroshi Tani was responsible … Continue reading That’s One Busy Design: MODEROID Red Five from “Majestic Prince”
Black and Pink Really Look Good Together: MODEROID Black Sarena
And I'm not talking about the Korean idol group. I'm talking about the XS-07 Black Sarena, a unit you often see in Super Robot Wars games and comes from the movie Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness. It will also be released as a MODEROID kit after releasing the Aestivalis kits last year. While … Continue reading Black and Pink Really Look Good Together: MODEROID Black Sarena
Box Art Extravaganza: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0
Bandai Spirits normally releases the packaging design of kits days ahead of its scheduled release. But for special or very notable kits, they do so a couple of months ahead. Case in point the recent HGCE Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam and now, we have the packaging for the RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 months in advance. … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0
Still Dividing Opinions! HG Gundam EX (Requiem for Vengeance)
Ever since it was revealed, people have been polarized with Gundam EX from Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance. I admit it doesn't look as 'attractive' as other Gundams and many are throwing shade at it just like how people did the same with the Turn-A Gundam. Personally, I am more tolerable of such design … Continue reading Still Dividing Opinions! HG Gundam EX (Requiem for Vengeance)