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
Tag: Plamodel
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
One Shots / “Passing the Beam Rifle”
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”
90’s Mecha Nostalgia Continues: MODEROID Aerial & Ground Battle Frames (Nadesico)
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)