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Gunpla TV – Cross Frame Girl Wonder Woman
Kotobukiya’s new line, Cross Frame Girl, continues with the Wonder Woman Humikane Shimada version. Dave takes a look at her accessories including the Lasso of Truth. She has great color separation and it really pops out. Check the video out to see how well it’s articulated, and get some hints from Dave on how to make this kit look even better! In this episode:– Cross Frame Girl W...
Gunpla TV – New Bandai Plamo Preorders for February 3, 2021
It’s that time again — that time when we get new Bandai plamo preorders, once a month! February preorders are just in, and it’s looking like May and June are going to be great for modelers! We’ve got 4 new Gundam kits, including 2 from Gundam Wing, plus more from Digimon, Evangelion, Ultraman and beyond. So join us to take a comprehensive look at everything revealed for May...
New Bandai Gunpla & Plamo Announcements – February 2021
Today, Bandai revealed a number of new kits for preorder which are set to be released between May and June 2021. There’s a lot of great stuff to look forward to, so let’s dive right in! Remember — at HobbyLink Japan, we fill orders in chronological order, AND Bandai sometimes sends its stock in waves. If you want to be among the first to get these kits when they come out, place y...
Gunpla TV – Episode 393 – New Arrivals For January 29, 2021
Today we take a look at new plamo arrivals from Kotobukiya, Bandai, and Megahouse! Kotobukiya brings us the loveable Miku, and Bandai has the long-awaited Figure-rise Standard Amplified Imperialdramon — among others. Finally, Megahouse returns to the show with some really cool Gundam “grunt” action figures that have interchangeable parts! In this episode:– Figure-rise Stand...
An Unlikely Action Figure: The Boys’ MAFEX Homelander
Medicom is a renowned manufacturer from Japan that creates action figures & good from some of the world’s most popular geek series. Their MAFEX action figure line is the star player among their product lines: a series of collectibles for adults that are nicely detailed and articulated, without being too expensive. From Avengers to Star Wars, MAFEX has you covered as an adult action figur...
Gunpla TV – MG RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam Zephyranthes Full Burnern
We’re taking you back to the ’90s with the MG RX-78GP01-Fb! From the classic OVA “0083 Stardust Memory”, this kit debuted all the way back in 1997. There are lots of the transforming parts and gimmicks you’d expect from an MG, but does it still hold up after all this time? In this episode:– 1/100 Gundam GP01Fb (MG)
Gunpla TV – RG MSN-02 Zeong Unboxing (Last Shooting Scene)
It’s here — our first look at the new RG Zeong! Join Todd to crack open the Last Shooting version, which comes with a bunch of cool effect parts! The last shooting version of the Zeong is unfortunately sold out, but the standard version of the RG Zeong is a backorderable kit, so more stock will be coming, even if it’s sold out when you order. In this episode:– 1/144 RG Last...
Gunpla TV – Episode 392 – New Arrivals For January 22, 2021
Happy New year to all! Todd is finally back in person with a round of new 2021 releases. We’ve got not one, not two, but THREE new Real Grade kits from Bandai Hobby this month! Two of the three are the new RG Zeong! You can get the Zeong in both Standard edition and a Last Shooting effect edition which comes with cool effect parts to make a display of the iconic scene from the original serie...
Gunpla TV – Episode 391 -New Arrivals For January 15, 2021
This week on Gunpla TV, we have new arrivals from both Bandai and Kotobukiya. Bandai expands its SD Gundam model kit lineup with more characters based on “Sangokushi,” and we’ve got a selection of them in today! Kotobukiya, on the other hand, brings out its new Cross Frame Girl line with Wonder Woman. Plus we have a new Ludens and some reissued Megami Device girls! In this episod...
Gunpla TV – MARUTTOYS TAMOTU Black & White
We’ve got something sleek, glossy, and new on the table today! Dorothy’s taking a look at the new Maruttoys line Tamotu kits from Kotobukiya, designed by garage kit maker Miz! Similar to the familiar MechatroWeGo line, these little robots are part of their own future timeline where they help out with everyday tasks. Modern and adorable, they’ve got great articulation and customiz...
Gunpla TV – HGBD:R Core Gundam II G-3 & Titans Colors
Not enough Core Gundam in your life? Well, now there’re two new flavors to choose from! The first standalone Core Gundam II units are here – one in the dark Titans Colors and another in light grey and purple G-3 colors! Are these little half-size Gundams worth a full-size HG release on their own? Tune in to find out! In this episode:– 1/144 HGBD:R Core Gundam II [G-3 Color]–...
Upcoming Anime ’86’ Model Kits from Bandai
86 is a Japanese light novel series that began in 2017 and got its manga adaptation in 2018. Now, owing to its popularity, it makes its anime debut in April 2021, and Bandai is on board. The story revolves around warring nations and the mecha, Legions and Juggernauts, used to fight it. Unbeknownst to the public, the Juggernauts are not just robots, but are piloted by Handlers who are all members o...
