I was aiming to post this around the end of August, but mid-to-late September should be fine too. The Gundam Base Pop-Up has been having their World Tour for 2026, and fortunately for us, Manila is part of the itinerary. The pop-up store ran for two months from July to August, with people particularly excited … Continue reading Some Late Unsolicited Thoughts: The Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour 2026 – Manila
Tag: RX-78-2 Gundam
Today’s Robits: #SoloTokyo2025 Haul
After my Fukuoka-Tokyo trip in December 2023, I decided to return a year later for a Tokyo trip. It would've been my first solo international trip, and it would be a test of whether I learned anything from these previous Japan visits since I've always been dependent on my friends for the itinerary and navigation. … Continue reading Today’s Robits: #SoloTokyo2025 Haul
Someone Would Want This: The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Hypered Gundam (GQ)
When the RX-78-2 Gundam, or a variant of it in some universe, appeared in the climactic battle of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, no one expected it will do a Dunbine, or a Rei Ayanami from Evangelion, and turn gigantic. If anyone wanted to replicate this in their own shelves, most would turn into the Mega … Continue reading Someone Would Want This: The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Hypered Gundam (GQ)
Turned Out the Way I Expected: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build Complete
Finally completed my double build of the HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam from 2025 (or the revive one) and they turned out the way I expected. Quite the anticlimactic heading but that's the basic intent, especially with the "Patchwork" custom I did with the Builders Parts HD - MS Armor 01 set. To recap, I built the … Continue reading Turned Out the Way I Expected: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build Complete
To The Patchwork: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build – Work in Progress #2
Another weekend went and I was able to build the other HGUC Gundam as you can see below. They are very much identical, with one part making a minor difference, at least before I stick the "patchwork" armor panels. The only different part is the Hyper Bazooka mount at the back of the hip amor. … Continue reading To The Patchwork: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build – Work in Progress #2