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
Tag: Real Grade
SEED FREEDOM in Shizuoka! Even More “Gundam SEED FREEDOM” Kits
While Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM is about to end its Japanese theatrical run this month, it's just kicking off across international markets. Which means there's no reason to stop the Gunpla train from this movie. This year's Shizuoka Hobby Show is a clear indicator and there's one kit I really want to get my … Continue reading SEED FREEDOM in Shizuoka! Even More “Gundam SEED FREEDOM” Kits
I Might Get Two: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 “Unleashed”
With the relative absence of the Master Grade line, Gunpla builders and modelers are turning towards the Real Grade line to scratch those itches for intricate detail and engineering. And while recent Real Grade releases have been great, the line did have hiccups when it started, as most new products did. Some are even calling … Continue reading I Might Get Two: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 “Unleashed”
Flashback to 2015! GUNDAM FRONT TOKYO, RX-78-2 Gundam (Ver.GFT)
Since I'm already in the rabbit hole of posting photos of life-sized Gundam statues whenever I visit Japan, I might as well do the same for the OG. To be clear, I've probably posted this already, but it was included in the 2018 site-wide purge. My first trip to Japan was back in 2015 and … Continue reading Flashback to 2015! GUNDAM FRONT TOKYO, RX-78-2 Gundam (Ver.GFT)
That’s One Colossal Fin Funnel: GUNDAM SIDE-F, RX-93ff Nu Gundam
When I last visited Japan in 2019, there's only one life-sized Gundam statue. In the span of four years since, they built three more. And so, it made the most sense for my recent trip to Japan to check out the two newer statues following the life-sized Unicorn Gundam in Odaiba. First up is the … Continue reading That’s One Colossal Fin Funnel: GUNDAM SIDE-F, RX-93ff Nu Gundam