Ever since that gray prototype of a modern Transformers: Armada version of Optimus Prime appeared in a toy show several years back, and the subsequent lack of updates, fans have been wondering about whatever happened to that particular toy. Then Legacy Evolution toys started coming out and it prominently featured Armada Optimus Prime in the … Continue reading Beyond the Gray Prototype: Legacy Evolution Commander class “Armada Universe” Optimus Prime
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Box Art Extravaganza: February 2023
We're two months into 2023 and it's relatively quiet on the Gunpla front with a couple of anticipated kits getting releases while some are being delayed. Regardless, we're still getting new packaging illustrations for previously announced kits across lines and companies, so here we go. HG RyuseimaruFebruary 2023 / ¥4,000 Let's put all the Gunpla … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: February 2023
More Chibi AIs for Giant War Machines: “Kyoukai Senki: Kokkou no Souki” Announced
I was actually deciding on whether to use a question or exclamation point for the post title and I don't want to sound too pessimistic about this new series. But just to be transparent, I'm also not the most excited as I found the Kyoukai Senki or AMAIM Warrior on the Borderline to be an … Continue reading More Chibi AIs for Giant War Machines: “Kyoukai Senki: Kokkou no Souki” Announced
Will the ‘Plus’ Make me Buy One? Structure Arts Plus Seibzehn
Square Enix's various 'Arts' lines have been hit or miss deals for me, that's why I'm hesitant to get one whenever something new is announced. I'm mostly talking about the action figures as I haven't had the chance to build any of their Structure Arts kits. That said, for a "weekend modeler" like myself, I … Continue reading Will the ‘Plus’ Make me Buy One? Structure Arts Plus Seibzehn
Weapons & Accessories, the Bane of Old Kits: HGUC Gundam GP01/Fb Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #3
I'm now in the third weekend of this dual build and decided to complete as much as possible given that I'll be busy the following week -- which is this week. I started with building the rest of HGUC Gundam GP01Fb from just the torso I had last time. I also did the same for … Continue reading Weapons & Accessories, the Bane of Old Kits: HGUC Gundam GP01/Fb Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #3