Of course, I'm not forgetting Bandai Spirits for this very biased Shizuoka Hobby Show 2021 coverage. Technically, they are branding this as "Hobby Next Phase 2021 Spring", but it's basically their new stuff in time for the aforementioned hobby show. I'll first delve into the non-Gunpla stuff since there were some interesting tidbits I'd like … Continue reading It’s Back! Shizuoka Hobby Show 2021: Bandai Spirits
Tag: Robots
One Shots / “A Simpler Explanation”
Outside of ancillary literature, none of the sequel trilogy movies provided an explanation why C-3PO had a red arm coming into Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I'm inclined to think there's a much simpler explanation, one involving R2-D2, and a good serving of red paint. NOTE: I posted a different version of this photo on … Continue reading One Shots / “A Simpler Explanation”
They’re Shattering Glasses Again: Transformers Shattered Glass Collection Megatron
If you've been a Transformers collector more more than 10 years, then you must be familiar with BotCon, the official Transformers convention back in the day. In 2008, the convention-exclusive figures came from a storyline called Shattered Glass which depicted the Decepticons as the good guys and Autobots as the bad guys. It's basically the … Continue reading They’re Shattering Glasses Again: Transformers Shattered Glass Collection Megatron
#3006 / Mini Action / Combattler V
I almost forgot I've had this photoshoot up and ready for a couple of months now. But in any case, The CATALOGUE has finally delved into combining super robots, dominating the genre in the 70s. Starting things off is Mini Action Combattler V, the first in the "Romance Robot Trilogy", and first in a line … Continue reading #3006 / Mini Action / Combattler V
Totally Passes as an Optimus Prime: Trasnformers Masterpiece MP-54 Reboost
I don't usually keep tabs with upcoming Transformers Masterpiece offerings, or their equivalent third-party counterparts, as I'm personally not interested with their scaling, despite the intricate details that go into each release. That said, a recent Masterpiece announcement has caught my interest, and it's not even an Optimus Prime figure, but can totally pass as … Continue reading Totally Passes as an Optimus Prime: Trasnformers Masterpiece MP-54 Reboost