So, Bandai Spirits Hobby Division is doing their Hobby Next Phase 2022 Winter of upcoming model kit announcements, and I didn't want to make a post to mark the whole thing as I don't think there would be significant announcements for this round. Though for the day one stuff, something caught me by surprise, and … Continue reading I Guess They’re Still Doing These Kits: HG Ryuseimaru (Mashin Hero Wataru 2)
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Chest Flyer Looks Dumb: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #2
I've continued along my HG Force Impulse Gundam double build, and I've managed to paint and complete the upper torso unit, or what would be the Chest Flyer. And yes, it looks dumb and uninspired as it was back in 2004. After taking this photo, I was also able to build the waist units so … Continue reading Chest Flyer Looks Dumb: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #2
Idols and Moon Rock Smashers: MODEROID Prometheus-1 Imber
One of the more peculiar mecha series to come out in the last 20 years is Idolmaster: Xenoglossia, a spinoff of The Idolmaster franchise, but only by name. Because in this series, the Idolmasters are actually pilots of uniquely designed mecha called "IDOLs". And this is exactly the kind of obscurity that the folks at … Continue reading Idols and Moon Rock Smashers: MODEROID Prometheus-1 Imber
Gunpla Whiplash is Real: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #1
Coming from building both HG Gundam Aerial and Lfrith, two of the latest Gunpla releases coinciding with the current broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury, I decided to do a complete 180 and follow up with something that would need much more effort to look good. Especially given the almost 20-year gap … Continue reading Gunpla Whiplash is Real: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #1
#1009 / Entry Grade / GAT-X105 Strike Gundam
2022 apparently marks the 20th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, 20 years! Back then we were just celebrating the 20th anniversary of the whole Gundam franchise and now, it's been that long since SEED came out! Anyway, I just wanted to post a SEED-related CATALOGUE Entry before the year ends and among the myriad … Continue reading #1009 / Entry Grade / GAT-X105 Strike Gundam