A couple of days ago, Tamashii Nations released an image of their next Soul of Chogokin release. It's obviously Com-Battler V, but it's a little different. Armor panels and details have been added to make this version seemingly look closer to the Voltes V: Legacy version of Voltes V. Discussions started taking place online until … Continue reading This Is Not Com-Battler Doing a “Legacy”: Soul of Chogokin GX-121 Com-Battler V6
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Today’s Robits: Supporting Local… Sort of
There are many mecha collectors who prefer their model kits and figures to be on the larger end of the spectrum, primarily due to their shelf presence. On the other hand, I'm on the opposite end of that spectrum with my preference leaning towards smaller "desktop scale" collectibles for their ease of handling and especially … Continue reading Today’s Robits: Supporting Local… Sort of
My Nationality Requires me to Get This: Soul of Chogokin GX-118 Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy)
As someone living in the Philippines, Voltes V is more or less engrained in the pop culture DNA, so much so that nostalgia for the property has persisted throughout the decades since the original broadcast during the 70s. Personally, I'm getting tired of the nostalgia, but I still appreciate it, especially after the success of … Continue reading My Nationality Requires me to Get This: Soul of Chogokin GX-118 Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy)
Catch Up Quickie! Soul of Chogokin Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy) Prototype Reveal
I wanted to post this around the weekend of the event but knowing my schedule, you get the idea. Regardless, I still wanted to get some thoughts on the Soul of Chogokin Voltes V from Voltes V: Legacy whose prototype was on display during the Tamashii Nations Spot Pop-Up a couple of weeks ago in … Continue reading Catch Up Quickie! Soul of Chogokin Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy) Prototype Reveal
I Went Ahead and Read the Manga: More Unsolicited “Getter Robo Arc” Thoughts
The following may contain spoilers for Getter Robo Arc. Going back to my current Getter Robo zeitgeist, I decided to read the whole of Getter Robo Arc to see where we are currently in terms of the anime, as well as the stuff they've added. And I must say, I'm quite impressed with what the … Continue reading I Went Ahead and Read the Manga: More Unsolicited “Getter Robo Arc” Thoughts