As a kid before the Master Grades came out, I’ve always coveted the NG 1/100 Gundam Seed kits. Unfortunately I never got around to them, but then I didn’t need to since I already have all the MG versions. However, when Robo Toy Fest rolled around last time, I couldn’t resist grabbing this nigh-complete built kit for a mere $5.…
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Anime Expo 2014: Day 4
The final day. Anime Expo 2014 is just about done, we’ve waited a year for this since last July and now it’s about to pass. The last day is always a half day; the Exhibit Hall closes at 3PM and the attendance dwindles a bit, along with the amount of panels and exhibits. As surreal as the experience has been,…
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Robo Toy Fest – May 2014
Robo Toy Fest – that glorious semi-annual robot and mecha merch convention at the Pasadena Convention Center that my friends and I attend religiously. This is our third time running around the place, and it never gets old. The last time we stopped by was in December 2013, and we sure as heck dropped a good amount of cash back…
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MG Unicorn Gundam OVA Ver.
At long last, here it is. My very own successful attempt at a Master Grade Unicorn Gundam model. It seems almost everyone owns at least one version of this suit. Having picked this up at Anime Expo last year, I didn’t get around to finishing it until half a year later. And then it takes roughly another half year for…
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1/48 Banshee Head Display Base
I’ve seen these 1/48 head display bases all over Gundam news sites and the like, but never taken much interest in them. They always looked fun to paint, given they usually come in one or two colors, but they’re meant as display pieces to accompany 1/144 HG kits, of which I own none. As such, I would never go out…