I've been in the hobby of building Gunpla and other mecha model kits for 20 or so years. And I am well aware of how companies would really want to make the most out the steel molds being used to create these kits, either through recolors or slight retools. That's why it bothers me why … Continue reading Still Waiting for a Proper HG Prototype Gundam: Premium Bandai Exclusive HG 01 Gundam
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This Took 16 Years: Premium Bandai Exclusive HGUC Gundam G07/7th
In 2009, the Playstation 3 game Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 was released and along with it, Bandai Spirits also released the HGUC Full Armor Gundam 7th. I'm not sure if other mobile suits from the game got kits in 2009 but we got a surprise in 2024 when the HGUC G-Line Standard … Continue reading This Took 16 Years: Premium Bandai Exclusive HGUC Gundam G07/7th
Confirmed, the Hips are Fragile: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #2
When I posted my first work in progress update for this HG Gundam Zirius double build, someone over at Threads commented regarding the potential issue with the hip joints, referring to a YouTube video review. While I don't usually take video reviews as gospel, I did note this potential issue as I went and built … Continue reading Confirmed, the Hips are Fragile: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #2
Another G-Self Getting the 1.25 Treatment: HG G-Self [Atmospheric Pack & Space Pack] from “Reconguista in G the Movie”
It's been several years since the release of the last Reconguista in G compilation movie, and last year saw The Gundam Base Limited G-Self Perfect Pack, which is a version 1.25 at best of the original HG. The original was notorious for its lack of color separation and reliance on color-correcting seals so this limited … Continue reading Another G-Self Getting the 1.25 Treatment: HG G-Self [Atmospheric Pack & Space Pack] from “Reconguista in G the Movie”
Excellent Parts Separation, So Far: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #1
Following my allusion to this double build a couple of times previously, I have finally started with the HG Gundam Zirius from Mobile Suit Gundam Eight. I am doing a double build to have separate kits for both the standard and light armor configurations. I've just built the torso and head units as seen here, … Continue reading Excellent Parts Separation, So Far: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #1