Along with starting my HGUC Phantom Gundam quad-build, I did an unplanned restoration work on this figure. And then, it drew blood. I unfortunately found my copy of The Robot Spirits <Side RM> Villkiss figure in a not-so-ideal spot in the house that caused parts of its right section to be discolored. Fortunately, this isn't … Continue reading This Drew Blood, Literally! Robot Spirits Villkiss – Retrobright Restoration
Tag: Tamashii Nations
Pull the Trigger or Wait for the HG? The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Anchor Gundam
Actually, I've decided to pull the trigger and pre-order this figure as I don't think we'll get its HGUC kit anytime soon. But for those who still are hemming and hawing, then you may read on. It's almost a solid two years since Tamashii Nations had the Anchor on display, well virtually, as part of … Continue reading Pull the Trigger or Wait for the HG? The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Anchor Gundam
One Has a Lot of Blue: Real Type Color Freedom & Justice Gundams Revealed
As far as I remember, mobile suits in "real type color" are something that's unique to the Universal Century timeline. For those unfamiliar, it's basically adding another layer of realism to the mobile suit designs that might've otherwise gone through 'toyetic' filters as demanded by sponsors. It's the reason the original Gundam, and all subsequent … Continue reading One Has a Lot of Blue: Real Type Color Freedom & Justice Gundams Revealed
I Should Resume Watching the Anime: S.H.Figuarts “NieR:Automata ver 1.1a” 2B
2B is technically not mecha, but she's an android. And the franchise does feature mechanical lifeforms and actual mecha, so go figure. Prior to its initial premiere earlier this year, I had every intention of watching and keeping up with NieR:Automata ver 1.1a as episodes dropped. But thanks to production issues, episodes got delayed indefinitely, … Continue reading I Should Resume Watching the Anime: S.H.Figuarts “NieR:Automata ver 1.1a” 2B
One Shots / “Creative. Classic. Comic… Gimmick?”
In 2021, the stars might have aligned for the folks within Tamashii Nations and Sen-Ti-Nel as they came up with practically the same gimmick for their next set of action figures based on Marvel characters. What if our beloved superheroes suddenly lose their powers and it's up to billionaire genius Tony Stark to build them … Continue reading One Shots / “Creative. Classic. Comic… Gimmick?”