Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury is the latest 'mainline' Gundam series to follow Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS along with a seven-year gap. It provides a fresh take on warfare based on economics and mega corporations which are more relevant to modern day audiences. It also introduces us to Gundam Aerial, the newest … Continue reading One Shots / “Passing the Beam Rifle”
In early 2022, Good Smile Company, through their Mecha Smile Impact event, announced a whole slew of MODEROID releases ranging from arguably the widest spectrum as far as mecha subgenres go. These also include kits that are sure to trigger more 90's nostalgia. And as 2022 draws to a close, a couple more of these … Continue reading 90’s Mecha Nostalgia Continues: MODEROID Aerial & Ground Battle Frames (Nadesico)
When I decided to build the stock configuration and Chobham armor-equipped HGUC Gundam NT-1 as two separate kits, the question of whether to shoot them as two separate galleries came to mind. In the end, I thought that cramming two different-looking mobile suits in the same 12-photo gallery would do these kits a little disservice. … Continue reading #1008 / High Grade Universal Century / RX-78NT-1FA Gundam NT-1 [Chobham Armor]
My stance on building and collecting Real Grade kits has changed in recent years. I previously wanted to buy every Real Grade of a lead or titular Gundam but now, I reserve those purchases to kits that really deserve the Real Grade moniker, or something I won't get as a High Grade. Case in point … Continue reading This Recolor Makes Total Sense: RG Destiny Impulse Gundam
When Bandai Spirits expanded the gold banded HGUC line to the silver banded "other centuries" HG kits, it opened a whole ton of possible kits. Unfortunately, they are also taking quite the time to dish these kits out, and if they do, they're mostly Premium Bandai exclusives which is a total bummer. And we have … Continue reading The Gunpla Gods Have Listened! HGFC Gundam Rose
