Good Smile Company ✕ RoboCop: MODEROID ED-209

Unlike RoboCop, I only got to know ED-209 much, much later, like only during the last 10 years. Its clunky yet very industrial design really piqued my interests. That said, outside of the 7-inch scaled NECA figure or Hiya Toys' 1/18 scale offering, I've yet to see an ED-209 figure that would best fit my … Continue reading Good Smile Company ✕ RoboCop: MODEROID ED-209

CG Render Teasers: MODEROID "Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu"

The latter portion of the 2000s saw multiple modern re-imaginings of classic mecha series. Some of these include Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! (2009), Reideen (2007), and Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu from 2005. The Gaiking re-imagining introduced new elements to the original story, including two additional machines and a final combination. And thanks to the … Continue reading CG Render Teasers: MODEROID "Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu"

Replacing Those Old Bandai Spirits Kits: MODEROID AV-98 Ingram

Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for their Patlabor Ingram and Bulldog kits. They are providing multiple options on how you may want to purchase them so here's the low down. While previous show reveals indicated an Ingram-Bulldog twin set, they are actually an Ingram kit on its own, which is good for those who … Continue reading Replacing Those Old Bandai Spirits Kits: MODEROID AV-98 Ingram

Won-Hobby Gallery 2020 Online: MODEROID

With the Summer Wonder Festival this year getting cancelled due to you-know-what, companies are doing online exhibits for their new product announcements. Good Smile Company and Max Factory has opened the Won-Hobby Gallery 2020 Online which is a 3D virtual exhibit showcasing upcoming Good Smile Company and Max Factory products. And while I didn't see … Continue reading Won-Hobby Gallery 2020 Online: MODEROID

Whatever Happened to "The Robot Spirits TRI"? MODEROID Ikaruga

Knight's & Magic is a 2017 isekai series that told the story of a adult mecha hobbyist who died and travel to a fantasy world to fulfill his mecha-building dreams. While the story isn't the best, it did feature very interesting designs, being a fusion of mecha with a fantasy aesthetic. Tamashii Nations also capitalized … Continue reading Whatever Happened to "The Robot Spirits TRI"? MODEROID Ikaruga