Bandai Spirits has been doing a stellar job with the HG 1/100 Macross kits they've been releasing so far. Having the Shortcut Change feature eliminates the complicated transformation process while still having an enjoyable build and a stable kit once completed. But they haven't released anything from the original Super Dimensional Fortress Macross series. Not … Continue reading If You Can’t Wait for the HG 1/100: Wave 1/100 VF-1S/A Super Valkyrie [Battroid & Fighter]
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I Need to Cleanse my Palette: HG Freedom Gundam – Completed Build
For the last three weeks, I've been on this quest of building old HG Gundam SEED kits as lead up to Gundam SEED FREEDOM. And it's been an experience mostly needing to paint a lot of missing colors. I just completed the HG Freedom Gundam, which I initially thought would be easier than the HG … Continue reading I Need to Cleanse my Palette: HG Freedom Gundam – Completed Build
“Wataru” for the Next Generation: “Mashin Souzouden Wataru” Anime and Model Kit Revealed
2024 is quickly becoming one of the best the mecha genre has in years. Not only are we getting several mecha (and mecha-adjacent) series this season, we are also getting several Gundam projects, and a modern Grendizer anime. Speaking of modern anime, Sunrise/Bandai Namco Filmworks has just dropped info that they are also doing a … Continue reading “Wataru” for the Next Generation: “Mashin Souzouden Wataru” Anime and Model Kit Revealed
Wasn’t as Easy as I Thought: HG Freedom Gundam – Work in Progress #1
Following the completion of my HG Aile Strike Gundam, there's no question that I'll follow it up with the HG Freedom Gundam, all part of my all-SEED January builds. I also thought it would be an easier build than the Aile Strike based on very fuzzy memories from 20 or so years ago. Spoiler, I … Continue reading Wasn’t as Easy as I Thought: HG Freedom Gundam – Work in Progress #1
Asmoday Anyone? BE 1/144 Thunder Incise Grace – Full Reveal
Chinese model manufacturer SNAA has made an update on their Weibo account with full color images of the BE 1/144 Thunder Incise Grace, first revealed as gray prototypes last week. It initially appeared to be a fully original design, but following these new full color shots, it looks like it definitely had some inspiration. There … Continue reading Asmoday Anyone? BE 1/144 Thunder Incise Grace – Full Reveal