Following my build progress last week, I did the exact same thing for my second Mighty Strike Freedom. And as expected, there were improvements following the first, which makes the second build the better one. Because of this, the first one will be built as the Strike Freedom Type II while the latter one will … Continue reading That’s Quite the Backpack: HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #2
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Box Art Extravaganza: July 2024
We're officially at the latter half of 2024, but it isn't different from the first half, or even the previous years, as we continuously get new and upcoming kits with packaging illustrations I can feature on a monthly basis. HGCE 1/144 Duel Blitz GundamJuly 20, 2024 / ¥2,700Order via HobbyLink Japan HGCE 1/144 Lightning Buster … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: July 2024
This Gives me 2000s CG Anime Vibes: “Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom” Trailer and Info Drop
Me saying this doesn't mean it's automatically bad, it's just this is the vibe I'm getting upon seeing the visuals. As part of Gundam's 45th anniversary in 2024, we are getting two Western-spearheaded productions that should bring a fresher take on the franchise. First is Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance which looks promising, although … Continue reading This Gives me 2000s CG Anime Vibes: “Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom” Trailer and Info Drop
What Happens When Obari Goes Wild: My Unsolicited Thoughts on “Bang Brave Bang Bravern”
The following may contain spoilers for Bang Brave Bang Bravern. Director / Masami ObariScreenplay / Keigo KoyanagiProduction / Cygames PicturesRelease Date / January 2024 At the time of this review, we’ve already gone through the first half of 2024. And with confidence, I’ll gladly say that it's been a great year for mecha fans so far. It marks several anniversaries, … Continue reading What Happens When Obari Goes Wild: My Unsolicited Thoughts on “Bang Brave Bang Bravern”
I Believe this is Loosely Based on Gundam Bael? “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Gods Guardian Gawain
The influx of Chinese-made model kits, whether mecha-musume or actual mecha is still going strong. And while some of them are direct derivatives, there's an increasing number of Gundam-inspired kits with designs that can be looked as their own. Earlier this year, SNAA started their own Real Grade-esque line called Beyond Exquisite (or BE) featuring … Continue reading I Believe this is Loosely Based on Gundam Bael? “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Gods Guardian Gawain