In 2016, Bandai Candy's Super Minipla line took the simple Minipla kit concept and placed it on a level on par with Bandai Spirits' hobby products. And with its rebranding to SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] in 2021, the line took even more heights with its engineering and concepts, like the SMP Alternative Destiny sub brand. … Continue reading Road to SMP No. 100: SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Genesis of Aquarion
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Can’t Wait for the High Grade? Metal Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Gundam Deathscythe Hell
While unrelated to the ongoing Shizuoka Hobby Show, Tamashii Nations did made a number of announcements yesterday, which mainly involved future Metal Robot Spirits figures, a line I didn't expect them to be quite aggressive with. Following Wing Gundam Zero and Gundam Epyon, the next figure would be Gundam Deathscythe Hell, which is a completely … Continue reading Can’t Wait for the High Grade? Metal Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Gundam Deathscythe Hell
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
I Still Choose the Model Kits: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Suit Taro -the Animation-
Season 2 of ULTRAMAN recently dropped and introduced us to Kotaro Higashi, the newest member of the hero ensemble to don an Ultraman Suit. Bandai Spirits' hobby division has already released the Figure-rise Standard kit of the suit and apparently, Tamashii Nations has planned the same, which came in a surprise announcement of sorts. Skipping … Continue reading I Still Choose the Model Kits: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Suit Taro -the Animation-
Tomino’s Evangelion: The Robot Spirits ⟨Side ANTIBODY⟩ Hime Brain Powerd
As revealed during last year's Tamashii Nation 2021 online event, they are releasing the three Brain Powerd units from the series of the same name, Brain Powerd, as part of its 25th anniversary. Many have dubbed this series as Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino's response to Evangelion. Well, just search for the opening of this series … Continue reading Tomino’s Evangelion: The Robot Spirits ⟨Side ANTIBODY⟩ Hime Brain Powerd