The next couple of posts will be some sort of Metroid-slash-Samus Aran double combo, starting with this one. As I mentioned previously, I will be going on a trip to Japan -- tomorrow as of this post! Which means I won't be in the office for a couple of weeks and normally, I should be … Continue reading Stuff From the Office Window Side: Figma Samus Aran (Metroid Dread)
Tag: Robots
It’s Done Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam – Completed Build
I was initially supposed to say "completed-ish" build but at the time of posting, I've completed building the weapons and accessories of this kit. It's not called an Entry Grade kit for nothing as the built itself was a very seamless process, at least for a casual/weekend modeler like me. The areas that needed paint … Continue reading It’s Done Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam – Completed Build
Just a Quick Build Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam – Work in Progress #1
It's just a little over a week before I'm finally going back to Japan after four years and a pandemic. As such, I decided to have a relatively light build prior to the trip with the Entry Grade Lah Gundam from Gundam Build Metaverse. Having built the Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam, there should be a … Continue reading Just a Quick Build Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam – Work in Progress #1
Opposite Ends of the “Real Robot” Spectrum: New MODEROID Solicitations
Between the end of last week and the start of this week, Good Smile Company dropped a couple of solicitations for a couple of kits they've already revealed at the start of 2023 as part of Mecha Smile Impact 2023. And I don't think I'm wrong to say that these two are at different ends … Continue reading Opposite Ends of the “Real Robot” Spectrum: New MODEROID Solicitations
#2012 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man (Avengers: Tech-on)
Remember when the Avengers became a pseudo-Super Sentai team? Well, that's essentially the implicit context behind the Avengers: Tech-on comic book mini-series. Our heroes basically lose their powers, and they can only continue fighting with the help of new Iron Man-esque suits tuned to their original power sets. It's also a vehicle for Tamashii Nations … Continue reading #2012 / S.H.Figuarts / Iron Man (Avengers: Tech-on)