I can't remember exactly when, but I was able to get my hands on a couple of old kits, like requiring-glue kind of old. These were the original Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam and the Mobile Suit Variation 1/144 Prototype Gundam. With the Best Mecha Collection recently getting an Entry Grade-style revival version, I … Continue reading Yes, I’m Hand Painting: Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam, The OLD One
Tag: RX-78-2 Gundam
Stuff on the New Hobby Storage Room Desk, and Some Updates
If you've been following this blog for a good while, then might've noticed that beginning in late 2022, I've been doing a series of "Stuff on the--" posts. The basic premise is that in the post-pandemic work environment, I opted to go to the office daily, which meant that I still a permanent desk where … Continue reading Stuff on the New Hobby Storage Room Desk, and Some Updates
Box Art Extravaganza: October 2024
NOTE: This post will be updated throughout the month as more packaging art is revealed. And just like that, we're now in the last quarter of 2024, which also means the Holiday Season is fast approaching with more opportunities to buy stuff. Let's kick things off with what would be released within the hobby front … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: October 2024
Box Art Extravaganza: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0
Bandai Spirits normally releases the packaging design of kits days ahead of its scheduled release. But for special or very notable kits, they do so a couple of months ahead. Case in point the recent HGCE Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam and now, we have the packaging for the RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 months in advance. … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0
Nostalgia All The Way: Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam (Revival Ver.)
Bandai Spirits made the formal announcement of all the kits slated for release this Q4 earlier today, though all of them were already revealed during the Shizuoka Hobby Show last May so there were no surprises. Still, it's great that we finally get all the details regarding these upcoming kits, and one of them really … Continue reading Nostalgia All The Way: Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam (Revival Ver.)