If it isn't obvious with my (almost) monthly "Box Art Extravaganza" posts, I have a good appreciation of packaging art and design, and the possible thoughts that went behind these, even if the latter is mostly my conjecture. With MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam coming out this month, Bandai Namco has released its packaging, which would … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam and How It’s Triggering my OCD
Tag: Model Kits
I Promised the Lfrith, Right? HG Gundam Aerial & Lfrith Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
As I mentioned last time, I pressed the pause button on building HG Gundam Aerial to start work on HG Gundam Lfrith and it's pretty much what I expected from the new HG THE WITCH FROM MERCURY line. Given that the Lfrith has fewer colors than Aerial, the build is relatively simpler with a few … Continue reading I Promised the Lfrith, Right? HG Gundam Aerial & Lfrith Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
Yes, I’ll Also Build the Lfrith: HG Gundam Aerial & Lfrith Dual Build – Work in Progress #1
With Gundam the Witch from Mercury well into its run, it's obviously logical that I pick my next dual build as the two Gundam kits from this series, the HG Gundam Aerial and Gundam Lfrith. Though at the moment, and as you can see above, I've just started the build on Aerial as I'm really … Continue reading Yes, I’ll Also Build the Lfrith: HG Gundam Aerial & Lfrith Dual Build – Work in Progress #1
Box Art Extravaganza: October 2022
Yes, box arts, let's go! Announced last July for an October 2022 release, it looks like the Premium Bandai exclusive HGAC Gundam L.O. Booster is now getting into the hands of Japanese builders. And like the other G-Unit kits, this one also gets full color packaging despite being an online exclusive. This kit is primarily … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: October 2022
Completed After 3 Months: HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus/Lupus Rex Dual Build
I started this HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus/Lupus Rex dual build in July knowing two things. First, I'll likely take a break from building for a couple of months due to the weather completely sucking. And second, I'll need to complete these two by the time Gundam the Witch from Mercury drops, assuming I already have … Continue reading Completed After 3 Months: HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus/Lupus Rex Dual Build