Gunpla Review: NG 1/144 JDG-00X Devil Gundam

Good Evening Everyone!

Here I am again presenting a kit that I painted but this time with an airbrush. So pardon the flaws of my work hahaha! I still have a lot to learn, especially in the masking department @_@

This kit has been in my backlog for years now (around 2012) and I reserved it for the time I got my own airbrush. I have another kit that has been stored for a long time and I'll probably do that next.

This MS is one of the most famous Gunpla designs back in the day when things are made simple haha!

Nowadays, we have bigger and badder monstrous MS that can probably match this but this MS is from a show where logic knows no bounds.

Let's get it on!

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Gundam Custom/Review: HG 1/144 RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 "Exam"

Good Afternoon guys! 

If you have been following me on my instagram (which you should >:D) You probably know that I've been working on something for quite a while. 

As usual, I got this kit from my favorite hobby shop:

http://wasabitoys.com/

They offer really affordable prices and they ship internationally as well! Do check them out!

If you haven't followed me yet, here's my account: https://www.instagram.com/x88x/

Please follow! I'm very active in posting my WIP kits there since making reviews take time because I need to build the kit first LOL and seeing my posts might entertain you while the actual review isn't available yet :D

Let's get it on!

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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 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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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 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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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 #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.

Still alive!

Damn. I forgot I had this blog.

Hi guys. Sorry for not posting the reviews I mentioned ages ago.

Ever since I started working as a Chef, my priorities are pretty f*cked up.

But I'll see what I can do to keep this blog going. I have tons and I mean TONS of new stuff. Sadly most of them are in the Philippines.

Oh yeah, I left Manila Hotel last year and I'm currently working in Intercontinental Qatar. Quite the leap huh? Been here since Aug 2014.

Big step for me. It was having second thoughts at first because I'll be far from my family again and second, there are no hobby stores anywhere!

Or So I thought...