I typically care less about Tamashii Nations releases nowadays compared to before, with my preference more on model kit versions of designs, for various reasons. But the Bandai Spirits display from the All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2026 this weekend is a combination of both Bandai Hobby and Tamashii Nations. And if the image … Continue reading It’s a Mix! All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2026 – Bandai Spirits (Hobby & Collector) Reveals
Tag: Real Grade
Some Late Unsolicited Thoughts: The Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour 2026 – Manila
I was aiming to post this around the end of August, but mid-to-late September should be fine too. The Gundam Base Pop-Up has been having their World Tour for 2026, and fortunately for us, Manila is part of the itinerary. The pop-up store ran for two months from July to August, with people particularly excited … Continue reading Some Late Unsolicited Thoughts: The Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour 2026 – Manila
Box Art Extravaganza: June 2026
UPDATED June 21, 2026 As we crawl towards the end of June, we would be seeing a launch of a new line, with some peculiarities. I'm talking about the new HG Kero-Pla New Keroro Robo, along with the spanking new packaging design, a far cry from the cheap illustratons of the old kits. This is … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: June 2026
“Graham Gundam” is Here! Premium Bandai Exclusive RG Gundam Exia Repair IV
As much as a vocal chunk of the fanbase requests a 2.0 of the RG Gundam Exia, it seems like Bandai Hobby isn't keen on replacing it anytime soon. Especially as we're seeing yet another use of the mold following the RG Gundam Avalanche Exia' with the RG Gundam Exia Repair IV from Mobile Suit … Continue reading “Graham Gundam” is Here! Premium Bandai Exclusive RG Gundam Exia Repair IV
I’ll Probably Skip This One: RG 1/48 AV-98Plus (Ingram Plus)
I need to catch up with announcements made a couple of weeks ago, starting with this guy which I was looking forward to getting. But it looks like I'll skip it. Bandai Spirits previously teased they're releasing a Real Grade kit for the AV-98Plus or Ingram Plus from Mobile Police Patlabor EZY. Many appreciated this … Continue reading I’ll Probably Skip This One: RG 1/48 AV-98Plus (Ingram Plus)