The third kit in SNAA's The Round Table Knights series (?) of Real Grade-inspired "Beyond Exquisite" 1/144 scale kits is here and I can't figure out if this is a derivative of an existing Gundam design or we're now getting into more original territory. Regardless of design origin, here's BE 1/144 Achilles, Aegis Knight. The … Continue reading Should I Stop Asking for Design Sources Soon? SNAA “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Achilles, Aegis Knight
Tag: Real Grade
Stuff on the New Hobby Storage Room Desk, and Some Updates
If you've been following this blog for a good while, then might've noticed that beginning in late 2022, I've been doing a series of "Stuff on the--" posts. The basic premise is that in the post-pandemic work environment, I opted to go to the office daily, which meant that I still a permanent desk where … Continue reading Stuff on the New Hobby Storage Room Desk, and Some Updates
My Delayed Reactions to the All-Japan Model & Hobby Show 2024: Gunpla
The All-Japan Model & Hobby Show 2024 happened last weekend, and as much as I'm always looking forward to this show for new model kit announcements, this year was kind of a dud, especially for Gunpla outside for a couple of items. If you found anything notable during the show then I'm glad that something … Continue reading My Delayed Reactions to the All-Japan Model & Hobby Show 2024: Gunpla
Excitement Embodied or Beyond Exquisite? Today’s Robits – August 2024
“Robit” is an online slang used as alternative to the word “robot.” If you are updated with recent Gunpla releases, then you should be very aware that this month is quite notable with the release of the RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0. While I may not be a bonafide collector of the Real Grade line with … Continue reading Excitement Embodied or Beyond Exquisite? Today’s Robits – August 2024
Box Art Extravaganza: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0
Bandai Spirits normally releases the packaging design of kits days ahead of its scheduled release. But for special or very notable kits, they do so a couple of months ahead. Case in point the recent HGCE Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam and now, we have the packaging for the RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 months in advance. … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0