If it isn't obvious with my (almost) monthly "Box Art Extravaganza" posts, I have a good appreciation of packaging art and design, and the possible thoughts that went behind these, even if the latter is mostly my conjecture. With MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam coming out this month, Bandai Namco has released its packaging, which would … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam and How It’s Triggering my OCD
Tag: Strike Freedom Gundam
So Shiny! MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam
Two years following the inaugural Master Grade Extreme release with the MGEX Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka, Bandai Spirits has announced its follow up. And while I have reservations for this particular mobile suit, I do agree that it does deserve a second take. Yes, we are getting the MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam, and it also sets … Continue reading So Shiny! MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam
Squeezing One More for 2021! Work-in-Progress #3: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Dual Build
In my last work-in-progress post for this dual build, I mentioned how I would really want to get these two kits done. So, I spent the latter half of this weekend just doing that. Granted, all that remained are the backpack units and the weapons. But these are the ones that required the most paint … Continue reading Squeezing One More for 2021! Work-in-Progress #3: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Dual Build
One Month To Go! Work-in-Progress #2: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundams
Coming out of my annual 3rd quarter build break, I immediately wanted to resume work on the HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom dual build. To be honest, these two aren't the most exciting of kits, but I still want to finish them before 2021 ends. Especially since I'm targeting to resume another build I placed … Continue reading One Month To Go! Work-in-Progress #2: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundams
Golden Joints! Work-in-Progress #1: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundams
As a very casual builder that only paints to match color accuracy and seals everything with a flat top coat, having to do gold paint is always a hassle. Especially if these are for joint parts. But with my recent gold-painting splurge with the HGCE Strike Freedom Gundam, I may have found a workflow that … Continue reading Golden Joints! Work-in-Progress #1: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundams