Blog Update and Christmas update!

What is up everyone? How was Christmas for everybody? I hope you guys got the gifts you wanted! 

Sorry for not posting much, was out for a few days during Christmas time haha! I do have some pics on my instagram on what I've up to!

Gundam News: HGBF Mrs. Loheng-Rinko

Info courtesy of: https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2017/12/hgbf-mrs-lohengrin-ko-release-info.html

HGBF Mr.s Loheng-Rinko
Release Date: March 2018
Price: 2,700 Yen

Gundam News: Gunpla Builders World Cup 2017 Winners

Pictures courtesy of: http://bandai-hobby.net/GBWC/championship.html

GBWC has come to a close and I'm pretty everyone did their best but we can only have 3 winners in each category.

For the Open Course Category:

Champion:

Gundam Review: HG IBO 1/144 Mobile suit option set 5 and Tekkadan Mobile worker

A quick follow up to my previous review. If you haven't seen that yet, click here:

https://gunmod88.blogspot.com/2017/12/gundam-review-hg-ibo-1144-gundam.html

Long story short, I had to get this to complete the Barbatos Lupus' look and its really worth getting. I got this from another local hobby store... I actually forgot the name XD But it's cool that they're the only that have it on stock and last piece too!

Let's dive right in!

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Gundam Review: HG IBO 1/144 Gundam Barbatos Lupus

Good evening everyone!

If you've been following me in instagram or twitter, you probably expect this review coming sooner or later.

I had a fun time building this kit despite the similarities it has with my previous kit review. I love the show and characters. It's so gritty and full of raw killing atmosphere.

Then again, compared to other universes, they're kinda left behind in the technology department. Despite that, these Gundam frames are still pieces of war machinery that showcased how powerful they are in their own way.

As I said in my previous review, I was very hesitant in buying the HG IBO 1/144 line due to the gundam kits being sticker dependent and that the grunt suits had better treatment.

I can paint the details but sometimes I'm lazy hahaha! Most of the 1/144 IBO kits try too keep their prices very cheap, hence the minimal color separations.

I got his kit from my local hobby store:

http://wasabitoys.com/

Do check them out, they have good prices for gunpla kits and they deliver locally and internationally!

Let's get it on!

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Gunpla News: HGUC 1/144 RMS-117 Galbaldy β (Next phase Gunpla Exhibit)

Got the info from: https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2017/12/hguc-1144-rms-117-galbaldy-next-phase.html

HGUC 1/144 RMS-117 Galbaldy β

Release Date: TBA

Price: TBA

Gunpla News: P-Bandai: MG 1/100 RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 Hazel Custom (Titans Color)

Got the info from: https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2017/11/p-bandai-mg-1100-rx-121-1-gundam-tr-1.html

P-Bandai: MG 1/100 RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 Hazel Custom (Titans Color)
Release Date: TBA 2018
Price: TBA

HG IBO 1/144 Gundam Astaroth

Good afternoon everyone!

It's December! Wow, 2017 went by so fast.... Anyway, here I am with another gunpla review!

It's about time I got a kit from the IBO line. I love the show and the MS designs but I keep holding them off because a Master Grade might appear out of nowhere.

They do have the Full Mechanics 1/100 line but it's still not a Master Grade. It looks good but it still feels like a high end HG kit to me.

Anyway, another reason I keep brushing off IBO kits is because of how sticker heavy the kits are. It's nice that the kits are cheap but with a low price point means less colored parts.

Most of the HG kits look amazing and has awesome poseability but the usage of large foil stickers to cover big pieces is just a no no for me. 

I can paint but I need motivation hahaha!

Also, this MS got my attention because of its asymmetrical design and weapons. 

Let's get it on!

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Gundam Review: HGUC 1/144 RX-78-2 Revive

Good Evening guys!

If you've been following me on instagram or twitter, you'll know how awesome this kit I'm gonna review.

Does it even need an introduction? Well, probably, since not everyone who builds gunpla is familiar with the history or lore associated with it.

Long story short, this guy is the Grand Daddy Gundam, the white devil, the big kahuna, the one where most gundams in the UC timeline are based on.

Also, this is from Bandai's recent HG releases with the tagline "Revive" They pretty much do something every 5th and 10th anniversary of the series. 

This marks Bandai's 35th anniversary in the industry and as usual they release kits to associate this feat. The Revive line, as the name implies, upgrades some kits to today's standards, majority of the kits I saw are from the original MSG and Zeta series then they jumped to Seed/Destiny for some reason.

Anyway, let's discuss more in the review! 

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Gundam News: RG 1/144 Banshee Norn

Got this information from: https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2017/11/rg-1144-banshee-norn-release-info.html

Release date: February 2018
Price: TBA

I'm not surprised about this kit announcement. They recently release the RG 1/144 Unicorn Gundam and the Banshee is most likely gonna follow it. What surprised me is that they went straight to the Norn variant and not the first version of the Banshee, the one with the rail gun and claw.

From there, they would probably release color variants and various finishes. Anyway, the prototype is currently displayed in Gundam Base Tokyo.

Along with the Banshee Norn, various new kits are also displayed. I only know of the Build Strike Galaxy Cosmos on the upper right of the pic.

I think it's the MS Sei Iori built in the finale of GBF season 1 but with slight changes. The other two kits, I'm not quite sure but it looks like more Origin releases.

What are your thoughts on these kit announcements? Leave a comment or share with others :D

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Stay tuned for more reviews and updates!

Gundam Review: HGUC 1/144 RX-78-2 Ver. G30th

Good afternoon guys!

So I said in my previous post that my HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam is my last kit in the UC era... Well.... I lied XD

This is technically my first UC kit and my first RX-78-2 gundam that I got in my gunpla hobby run. I got him because the box art got my attention and also because I didn't  know there was an older HGUC variant.

My first HGUC kit and my 3rd oldest kit in my collection, it comes after my NG 1/144 Deathscythe Gundam and HG 1/144 Strike Noir Gundam.

After I built my Strike Noir, I can't help myself but to look for another kit I can build. Early gunpla builders can relate when you're just new into the hobby and the "poison" slowly consumes you.. LOL!

It's a fun hobby don't get me wrong that's why I can't contain myself from buying new kits even if I just built one.

Anyway, let's get on with the review!

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HG 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode)

Good Morning everyone!

The last kit in my HGUC 1/144 scale, the other white horned devil. The one that always receives a lot of jokes because of its name.

Then again, it became one of the most iconic designs in Gundam history. Piloted by Banagher Links, a kid born from a rich bloodline but sadly he's illegitimate. His father still approves of him though and even entrusted the MS to him to protect the Laplaces box.

I can go on with the story but I'd recommend that you watch the ova series instead (It's has a 7 part mini movie series or the televised 25 eps format, just choose which one you can manage.)

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Gundam Review: HG 1/144 LM312V04 Victory Gundam

Happy Sunday everyone!

Continuing my UC protagonist MS reviews, we'll time skip a bit near the end of the Universal Century. UC 0153 to be exact, it directly follows the events of F91 Gundam.

It follows around the adventure of Uso Ewin, the youngest protagonist in the Gundamverse, as member of the League Militaire, the AEUG like team fighting against the forces of the Zanscare Empire.

I haven't watched the actual show but I've seen clips of the MS in action as well as its upgrades and successors.

All I know is that this MS is mass produced and the frames are rather small, even smaller than the already tiny Wing kits. Also the show is infamous for being casualty heavy show meaning a lot of characters die... Think of Game of Thrones in space haha!

Anyway, let's get on with the review!

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Gundam News: P-Bandai PG Exia Repair

Good morning guys!

This announcement was all over my news feed so I had to share it as well.

Got the info from:

https://www.gunplanetwork.com/single-post/2017/11/09/P-Bandai-PG-Exia-Repair

Gundam News: Metal Build Gundam Astraea Type F GN Heavy Weapon Set

I'll try doing a new segment where I share upcoming kits and figures. I'll try to stick with figures that really get my interest so it won't be too cluttered and unorganized. 

I'll share my thoughts and opinions on the products I want to share and please don't take them negatively or seriously for they are mainly based on my point of view.

Anyway...

Look like Bandai unveiled another Gundam 00 related product aside from the suits featured shown in the latest episode of the Gundam Build Fighters Battlelouge, a mini series currently airing.

If you're not familiar with the manga side stories this might confuse you but the Astrea is technically the Exia's predecessor. Astrea is made in the early years of Celestial Being and as time goes on, upgrades and modifications were made leading to the MS we know today as Exia.

It was used by their sub group and not much knows their existence because they work in the shadows.. literally. 

I haven't read the entire thing so I might be missing some information but I'm familiar with the suit to an extent.

Looks like the release date will be 05/2018 with the price of 23, 760 Yen.

I got the images from the FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/MydesignClub

Gundam Review: HGUC 1/144 MSZ-010 ZZ Gundam

Good afternoon guys!

After my Zeta Gundam review, I went onto its successor. Piloted by Judau Ashta, claimed to be the strongest newtype in the UC era.

You can check out the Zeta Gundam review here:

https://gunmod88.blogspot.com/2017/11/gundam-review-hguc-1144-msz-006-zeta.html

Directly continues where Zeta Gundam left off, Judau takes the spotlight after Kamille succumbs to a a delusional state, an effect from Scirrocos newtype abilites.

Judau initially started with the Zeta Gundam at the beginning of the show and tends to get in all sorts of troubles with it. There was one episode where he used a Zaku head as a replacement for the damaged one and he was mistaken as an enemy lol.

Since Kamille's Zeta was a huge success, Anaheim Electronics continued developing it further and I came up with this beast, The ZZ Gundam.

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Gundam review: HGUC 1/144 MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam

Good Afternoon guys!

A very hot afternoon here in the Philippines and despite the blazing glare of the sun, I still managed to make this post.

One electric fan isn't enough to lessen the rooms humidity... Well, what to do.

Anyway! What I have for you today is one of the first MS Gundam to ever have a transforming mechanism. Designed by Kamille Bidan (Yes, that's a mans name.) using an old Gundam RX-179 MK.II as his base frame. 

Kamille is very talented individual for his young age both in written and practical aspects. He's also Newtype, a rare type of individual with heightened senses compared to an ordinary human being. A Newtype is basically the next step in human evolution and often occurs in beings living in space. 

Let's get on with the review!

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Gundam Review: MG 1/100 Mobile Suit RX-79 [G] Ez-8

Good Afternoon everyone!

It's been a while since I built an MG kit out of the box that's why it took a while to make this post. It's a kit that has a special place in my heart because it's my top most favorite series in Gundam Universe. 

I love the Universal Century for how close it is to our timeline and the realistic aspects it has in the battlefield.

This particular mobile suit comes from a time during the One Year War. While Amuro and the gang in the White base are busy doing their stuff in space, these group is dealing with another issue back on earth.

I'm talking about the 08th MS Team, a ground team that carries out skirmishes and gathering intel for the Fedaration.

This team is headed by Shiro Amada, one of the most underrated pilots in my opinion. He's not a Newtype like Amuro but he does have natural talents to carry out their missions effectively.

I got this kit from one of my go to stores, Wasabi Toys, they have a lot of kits for a fair price so do check out their site if you wanna avail good prices! Membership is free so go now!

http://wasabitoys.com/

This kit is my comeback kit to the gunpla scene. I've been away for almost 3 years and I don't know what kit to get actually. Then I saw this kit in the shelves.. Just waiting there. 

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Gundam Review: NG 1/144 XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam

Good Morning Everyone!

Here's the last of my NG Wing kits because sadly, I don't have Sandrock yet. I do plan to get him someday if I ever come across him in stores, these kits are hard to come by nowadays but they appear on occasions.

I already made a review for Wing Gundam:

https://gunmod88.blogspot.com/2017/10/gundam-review-ng-1144-xxxg-01w-wing.html

Heavarms Gundam: 

https://gunmod88.blogspot.com/2017/10/gundam-review-ng-1144-xxxg-01h-heavy.html

And my previous review, Gundam Deathscythe:

https://gunmod88.blogspot.com/2017/11/gundam-review-ng-1144-xxxg-01d-gundam.html

So do check them out to see their differences!

Anyway, the next one is piloted by Wufei, he's like Heero in terms of determination and hunger for power but he expresses himself more rather than being silent and mysterious like Heero.

The Gundam with the Chinese motif and dragon arm that reaches you no matter how far you are and burns you to a crisp, the Shenlong Gundam. 

*For those wondering, Wufei affectionately calls all his suits "Nataku" as a reference to his wife, so all his suits are technically called "Nataku".

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Gundam Review: NG 1/144 XXXG-01D Gundam Deathscythe

Good Morning Everyone!

It's raining non stop here and It's the 1st of November, a day for our departed loved ones. A day where we honor the fallen and to remember the times they are with us.

With this in mind, I decided to make a review about a Gundam that revolves around the concept of death.

But I don't want to be too dramatic about it. 

Piloted by Duo Maxwell, the total opposite of Heero Yuy because he's very loud and eccentric. The Gundam that gives you a date with your maker if seen because you won't live to tell the tale, Gundam Deathscythe!

This will be a simple review since it's really close to the Heavyarms in terms of assembly and poseability.

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Gundam Review: NG 1/144 XXXG-01H Heavy Arms Gundam

Good Evening Everyone!

Surprised that another review is up? Well, to keep up with the theme "Throwback Thursday", I decided to post a follow up from my previous review about the Wing Gundam which you can view here:

https://gunmod88.blogspot.com/2017/10/gundam-review-ng-1144-xxxg-01w-wing.html

What we have next is the Gundam who has a lot of stuff packed in its load out. Being Piloted by the silent but calm trow Barton which is the opposite of what his Gundam can do. 

I present to you the Heavy Arms Gundam!

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Gundam Review: NG 1/144 XXXG-01W Wing Gundam

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Since it's Thursday, I decided to do a throwback. I'm gonna review my old Gundam Wing kits from the 90's

Starting with the boy that wears a sando and shorts in any occasion, the silent but deadly protagonist pilot of the titular MS, Wing Gundam. The first suit from Operation Meteor that appeared in the show.

Let's admit it, we 90's kids pretty much opened our eyes to Gundam Wing as our "first" Gundam experience. Some may say Gundam X or Gundam G. I used to rush home so I can watch it in Toonami.

I've seen those too but I didn't know at the time that they're separate shows but nonetheless we were all amazed on how awesome these mechas fight and how they look so damn cool.

 Anyway, Let's get on with the review.

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Gundam Review: MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam ver. 2.0

Good Afternoon guys!

I should've done this a long time ago. 

I present to you the Grand daddy Gundam, all in its Master Grade glory. This is the 2.0 version which for me is one of the best kits Bandai has ever produce until the 3.0 version came out.

It's kinda weird to be into gunpla and not have any form of the RX-78. It's like a mandatory build for anybody who's into this hobby.

It doesn't matter what scale it is, it's THE Grand daddy Gundam, the one what started it all.

I build this prior to this blog but I managed to take pictures of the assembly because I really love this kit LOL.

Anyway, Let's start the review!

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SD Gundam Review: BB Sangokuden #18 Shin Ryuso Ryubi

Good Evening everyone!

If haven't seen my previous review, click here:

https://gunmod88.blogspot.com/2017/10/sd-gundam-review-bb-sangokuden-19-zhang.html

Moving on! 

I present to you the kindhearted virtuous leader of the Shu army, Liu Bei!

He' the main character of the show Brave Battle warriors. He's a simple man who values respect and kindness more than anything. Liu Bei is widely known as an ideal benevolent, humane ruler who cared for his people and selected good advisers for his government.

He also shows skills in combat and was good enough to get the loyalty of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, his oath brothers. 

Here he is in the Dynasty Warriors series. He's depicted a bit younger here unlike in previous games where he looks a little older.

On with the review!

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You can see Cao Cao at the back.. Maybe plotting something haha!

SD Gundam Review: BB Sangokuden #19 Shin Raiso Chohi

Good Afternoon Guys!

I hope you saw my previous review, if not click here:

http://gunmod88.blogspot.com/2017/10/sd-gundam-review-bb-sangokuden-20-shin.html

Moving on... I present to you another character from the Sangokuden series, Zhang Fei! He fought along side Guan Yu and Liu Bei to rid the land of various corrupt overlords. 

He is one of the founders of the Shu Army and a blood brother to Liu Bei and Guan Yu. Unlike his 2 brothers, Zhang Fei is a very carefree happy go lucky guy.

The three met by coincidence and they believe that it was destiny that brought them together, being impressed by Liu Beis virtues, he and Guan Yu swore an oath that they will support him no matter what. 

He usually laughs at the face of battle because he enjoys the feeling especially when he's challenged. Think of him as Lu Bu but more friendly haha (Lu Bu is the demonic super warrior in their time.)

Here he is in the Dynasty Warriors series.

I got carried away with the history lesson hahaha! On with the review!

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SD Gundam Review: BB Sangokuden #20 Shin Okasu Kanu

Good evening guys!

As promised, here's a new review! Also, I wanna show my hand painting skills :D

The Sangokuden line are characters based on the famous Three Kingdoms saga from china. I love the history of this epic tale. I memorized all the officers of each faction and replayed the game so much.

It's so famous a game was made after it; Dynasty Warriors. As you've guessed it, I too play that game and DW 5 is my favorite.

Anyway, I don't know about the translations of his name but I know him as Guan Yu. He is one of the High rank officers of the Shu Army (they're the good guys.) And made a blood oath to their Leader Liu Bei making him a blood brother which basically means that he's family.

He's called the "God of War" because of his overpowering strength and stamina. here he is in other representations:

You've probably seen him in some antique stores or Chinese venues. He's the guy with the long beard and uses a dragon spear his signature weapon.

Anyway, you didn't come here for a history lesson so on with the review!

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Possible reviews

Good afternoon!

I just wanna show the things I currently have and what I'm planning to post :D

This is my main display cabinet, majority of my gunpla and figs are in there.

I'm still alive ver 2.0. Making a comeback.

An overdue post.

 I' sorry I let you guys down, I wasn't true to my word about what I said in my last post.

Things happen, long story short, life happened. I also returned home due to personal reasons.

Furthermore, I'll try (and I mean it this time) to revive this blog!

To be honest, I only checked the blogs status last night because it came across my mind and I got curious if it's still kicking.

Surprisingly, it's still racking up views.