Earlier this year, a new model kit manufacturer, Kurofune Co., released teaser images of an upcoming 1/144 scale Gundam Ez8 from 08th M.S. Team. And while it looks great and all, the kit is actually based on a design by 3D modeler RQ Mecha from 2023. So, while I won't tell you whether you should … Continue reading This Kit Has Caused Some Discourse: Kurofune Co. 1/144 “Easy-8” (Gundam Ez8)
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Leader of the Knights of the Wind: “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Giant Axe – Lancelot
Despite what initially appeared as a copy of certain Gundam designs, SNAA's Beyond Exquisite (or BE) line of Real Grade-inspired kits has quickly gained popularity outside the Chinese market. While the last release wasn't exactly in my design preferences, the upcoming BE Giant Axe - Lancelot appears to return to that design preference. And some … Continue reading Leader of the Knights of the Wind: “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Giant Axe – Lancelot
I Believe this is Loosely Based on Gundam Bael? “The Round Table Knights” BE 1/144 Gods Guardian Gawain
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
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