The influx of Chinese-made model kits, whether mecha-musume or actual mecha is still going strong. And while some of them are direct derivatives, there's an increasing number of Gundam-inspired kits with designs that can be looked as their own. Earlier this year, SNAA started their own Real Grade-esque line called Beyond Exquisite (or BE) featuring … Continue reading I Believe this is Loosely Based on Gundam Bael? “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Gods Guardian Gawain
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Now This is an Upgrade! DNA Design DK-54 Upgrade Kit for “Legacy: United” Animated Universe Optimus Prime
I don't usually post about third party upgrade kits, unless they are very notable. So, when DNA Design unveiled their next upgrade kit, DK-54 for Legacy: United Animated Universe Optimus Prime, I'll echo folks nowadays by saying... DNA Design really cooked! To those unfamiliar, myself included, this kit realizes the Powermaster armor Optimus Prime was … Continue reading Now This is an Upgrade! DNA Design DK-54 Upgrade Kit for “Legacy: United” Animated Universe Optimus Prime
Asmoday Anyone? BE 1/144 Thunder Incise Grace – Full Reveal
Chinese model manufacturer SNAA has made an update on their Weibo account with full color images of the BE 1/144 Thunder Incise Grace, first revealed as gray prototypes last week. It initially appeared to be a fully original design, but following these new full color shots, it looks like it definitely had some inspiration. There … Continue reading Asmoday Anyone? BE 1/144 Thunder Incise Grace – Full Reveal
Finally Getting Spiky-Mecha Love in 1/144 Scale! BE 1/144 Thunder Incise Grace
If you've been caught up with mecha model kits in the last couple of years, then you should be aware in the increased presence of Chinese-made 1/100 scale Gundam-adjacent kits. And to be clear, while these did start with Zero Gravity's 1/100 Judge, which is an extreme derivative of the Forbidden Gundam, recent releases have … Continue reading Finally Getting Spiky-Mecha Love in 1/144 Scale! BE 1/144 Thunder Incise Grace
Stuff on the Office Desk: Still a Pain to Transform
A couple of weeks ago, I was finally able to get rubber tires for my SND-08 The One figure from, well, SND. To those unfamiliar, this is their first full transforming figure as their previous releases were mostly upgrade kits. It's a great looking figure, in both robot and vehicle modes, but its complete reliance … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: Still a Pain to Transform