One of the more interesting kits to come out this year, actually in a month or so, is the RG GaoGaiGar. It's sort of, kind of an antithesis of the whole Real Grade concept as it's being applied to a machine that's not meant to be real -- a super robot. But then again, they … Continue reading Finally, Solicitations and a New Blurb: RG Goldymarg
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Box Art Extravaganza: HG THE WITCH FROM MERCURY
Let me say this upfront, I am not a graphic designer, nor did I study any courses on graphic design. But I do have some design sensibilities that other people seem to agree with. As far as the hobby goes, this is mainly manifested with my regular/semi-regular "Box Art Extravaganza" posts where I overanalyze packaging … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: HG THE WITCH FROM MERCURY
Box Art Extravaganza and Straight Build Preview: HG Amplified IMGN Ryujinmaru
So, we are getting a new model kit line with the HG Amplified IMGN Ryujinmaru, which is slated to be available starting this Saturday. To recall, the HG Amplified IMGN line takes the same concept of the Figure-rise Standard Amplified line of putting a different spin to existing designs, only this time applied to mecha … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza and Straight Build Preview: HG Amplified IMGN Ryujinmaru
Slow and Steady: HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus/Lupus Rex Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
I didn't have much time this past week to continue this dual build, so I just made the most of last weekend. I got to build the arms of both kits, which are relatively the same but completely different at the same time. Just from the proportions alone, you can see how significantly larger those … Continue reading Slow and Steady: HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus/Lupus Rex Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
Complex Heads are Complex: HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus/Lupus Rex Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #1
A couple of weeks after finishing the digits for both the HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus and Lupus Rex, I have managed to actually start building the kits. And in my typical fashion, I start with building the head and torso units. One thing I really liked about these two kits is how the colors for … Continue reading Complex Heads are Complex: HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus/Lupus Rex Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #1