I'm calling it "Yazi" for simplicity. There's no better time than today to enter the wild and wacky world of building mecha model kits. Besides the usual players like Bandai Spirits or Kotobukiya, there are also increasing numbers of Chinese companies releasing Gundam-adjacent model kits or totally original designs. While most of these Chinese kits … Continue reading Spiky 1/144 Kits are Here! Venus-Toy 睚眦 (“Yazi”/”Yazhen”) Complete Internal Frame Model
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Looks Better than Studio Series? “Transformers One” Prime Changers
Still more from Transformers One, we also got a couple of the mainline toys revealed besides the one Studio Series Optimus Prime figure. Contrary to what happened with Rise of the Beasts where we got the gimmick toys and the "core" series figures, it looks like Transformers One will just have one mainline, with the … Continue reading Looks Better than Studio Series? “Transformers One” Prime Changers
#2013 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man Mark 4
In yet another case of a photoshoot already in the can but I forget to post them, my coverage of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Iron Man armors continues with Iron Mark Mark 4 as it appeared in Iron Man 2. It's not the most memorable armor from the film, especially when compared to the Mark … Continue reading #2013 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man Mark 4
Not-so-Quickie! “Transformers One” Optimus Prime Revealed (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Revised with package and release information Following the release of the Transformers One trailer from space (!) we finally got official information regarding the Optimus Prime leaked yesterday. First and foremost, this is indeed Optimus Prime, which is a rather odd choice given that Transformers One would focus on Orion Pax and D-16 who'll … Continue reading Not-so-Quickie! “Transformers One” Optimus Prime Revealed (UPDATED)
The Hygogg on the After Colony: HGAC Gundam Burnlapius
Towards the end of March, the image used to promote upcoming pre-orders for this kit leaked online. Initially, I thought it to be an April Fool's joke since it was around March 30 when it appeared. Didn't realize that it will take three weeks before pre-orders finally opened. I'm talking about the HGAC Gundam Burnlapius … Continue reading The Hygogg on the After Colony: HGAC Gundam Burnlapius