Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn: Let’s Talk Master Grades

I don't really talk about Master Grades on this blog since I'm more of a 1/144 person, but they did have a couple of interesting announcements for Hobby Next Phase, well at least one is, the other... Let's check them out! MGSD Freedom Gundam We all know Bandai Spirits is planning to do a Master … Continue reading Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn: Let’s Talk Master Grades

“Gundam Thunderbolt”: Speedrunning the Alternate U.C. Canon

U.C. canon and Gundam Thunderbolt are two concepts you can't put together without encountering a significant discourse, especially on the English-speaking Gundam community. We tend to hold canon with reverence, so it throws us off when something like Gundam Thunderbolt shows us stuff we know can't exist in the timeline it's supposed to belong. And … Continue reading “Gundam Thunderbolt”: Speedrunning the Alternate U.C. Canon

Box Art Extravaganza: December 2021 Exclusive Kit Announcements

I may not have featured box arts for kits released this month, but I do have some for limited releases and online exclusives. And while two of these kits are Premium Bandai kits, they all do have full color packaging, which is something you see more often nowadays. I just did a post about this … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: December 2021 Exclusive Kit Announcements

My Unsolicited Thoughts: Metal Robot Spirits (Ka signature) ⟨Side MS⟩ Zeta Gundam

I'm not exactly the greatest fan of the Zeta Gundam design, but I really appreciate what they were going for. Designed during a time where transforming robots are the craze, the Zeta Gundam has become one of the more iconic mobile suits in the franchise. That said, its transformation scheme isn't exactly the simplest and … Continue reading My Unsolicited Thoughts: Metal Robot Spirits (Ka signature) ⟨Side MS⟩ Zeta Gundam

Work-in-Progress… After Two Years! HGUC Zeta Gundam (2003)

Contrary to my initial press release in social media, my last update for this build was actually two years ago, not three. Still a long time in between though. After two years of procrastination and other priorities, I am nearing the completion of the HGUC Zeta Gundam (2003) dual build. As I stated multiple times … Continue reading Work-in-Progress… After Two Years! HGUC Zeta Gundam (2003)