For the longest time, Japanese kits dominate the mecha scale modeling hobby with juggernauts like Bandai Spirits and Kotobukiya. But recently, Chinese manufacturers have penetrated this market with original properties that comes really close to the kits we're used to. There are offerings from both Eastern Model and MS General that try to bite from … Continue reading Curiosity Piece: “Spirit Cage: Incarnation” 1/12 MU-2 Type Heavy “Dawn”
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Build The Ultimate Combination! Ultimate Gravion
If you're like me and you're paying close attention to the MODEROID announcements from both Gravion and Gravion Zwei, then a good assumption is you're also looking forward to building the final combination seen in the series. And with Good Smile Company already opening pre-orders for all three kits needed for the combination, they've also … Continue reading Build The Ultimate Combination! Ultimate Gravion
Last of Three Kits! MODEROID God Σ Gravion
One of the announcements that really got me excited earlier this year was Good Smile Company's reveal of making all the machines from Gravion and Gravion Zwei in their MODEROID line of kits. Unlike Bandai Spirits who tends to drag out stuff like this, Good Smile Company wastes no time in opening solicitations for all … Continue reading Last of Three Kits! MODEROID God Σ Gravion
I’m Also Down With THis Kit, I Think? SMP Alternative Destiny Dragon Jet & Super Giant Combination Set
As mentioned in my earlier post the SMP Alternative Destiny Brave Exkaiser set was announced together with Premium Bandai-exclusive complementary set that should allow you to build its final form, Great Exkaiser. Before I forget to mention, these versions of both King Exkaiser and Great Exkaiser were previously garage kits by Toshihisa Miyauchi who's now … Continue reading I’m Also Down With THis Kit, I Think? SMP Alternative Destiny Dragon Jet & Super Giant Combination Set
Yep, Still Not Gunpla Level. Build Complete: Figure-rise Standard Ultraman Suit Zoffy/Ver. Z
As I mentioned in yesterday's work-in-progress post, I was targeting to finish this kit by the weekend, which I fortunately did. I definitely have some thoughts as this is my first Figure-rise Standard kit, and how it's different from modern Gunpla, or even their Amplified sub-brand. The build process is comparable to a modern High … Continue reading Yep, Still Not Gunpla Level. Build Complete: Figure-rise Standard Ultraman Suit Zoffy/Ver. Z