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New Bandai Gunpla & Plamo Announcements – January 2021

Today, Bandai revealed a number of new kits for preorder which are set to be released between April and June 2021. While some kits had been previously announced, some are brand new, and we’re excited to take a look! Mobile Suit Gundam â–¶ 1/100 MG Mobile Ginn â–¶ 1/144 HGUC Xi Gundam â–¶ 1/144 HGUC Xi Gundam vs Penelope Funnel Missile Effect Set â–¶ 1/144 HGCE Dagger L â–¶ SDW HEROES War Horse â–¶ SDW H...

Gunpla TV – PG Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam Inner Frame

In today’s episode, Todd takes a look at the first two stages of the PG Unleashed RX-78-2! We get to see the gorgeous details of the interior and also some of the mechanics. Todd covers some of the PE parts, and clear parts for the lighting unit. So far we are really impressed; the articulation is amazing and it’s very, very sturdy with that ABS plastic. Watch the full episode for the ...

Japanese Gift-Giving Culture: Omiyage

Today, we’re taking a look at gift-giving in Japan! You may be familiar with the concept of “omiyage” (souvenirs), where small gifts, often snacks, are exchanged in Japan on different occasions. But have you heard of “oseibo”? Join our Japanese staff on this episode to learn about the practice of end-of-year gift-giving known as “oseibo,” and to see some o...

The Handmade Craft Garden Series

Platz’ line of miniature garden crafts contain all that you need to make a garden display piece, or maybe even a model kit display base! The Handmade Craft Garden Series is line from popular model maker Platz, that isn’t particularly new. In fact, it launched in October 2017, and had its most recent release in… October 2017. (Fortunately, the kits are still in production, so if y...

Gunpla TV – 1/200 RX-78F00 Gundam (Gundam Factory Exclusive)

Dave and Todd recently visited the 1/1 scale moving RX-78 Gundam at the Yokohama Gundam Factory. As a limited-time gift to entrants, they also got a 1/200 scale kit of the same Gundam, which Dave is eager to share with you today! Check out Dave’s build & review of the kit, including a quick panel line “wash” to make the results really pop! This kit is not available for retail...

Gunpla TV – The Best Gunpla of 2020

Today, we take a look back at the year in Gunpla releases, together with all of you! We asked, you answered: what were the best Gunpla kits of 2020? The results are tallied, so tune in to get them straight from a cast of familiar personalities from Gunpla TV! How did your favorites do in the results? Let us know in the comments! Check out the winners below! (No spoilers — unless you click th...

Gunpla TV – Episode 390 – Holiday Special & New Arrivals For December 25, 2020

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and a Happy New Year to all! For the last episode of Gunpla TV for the year, Todd and Evan don their Christmas hats and get into the spirit to talk about the last two Bandai Hobby releases for the year: two new Core Gundams from the Build Divers series are here! In this episode:– 1/144 HGBD:R Core Gundam II [Titans Color]– 1/144 HGBD:R Core...

Gunpla TV – Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam

A new entry in a long line of 1/144 scale RX-78s is here! Although this is the first actual regular release of this kit, the new Entry Grade RX-78-2 is actually something we just took a look at last month. However, it’s still worth taking a look at given this is the Light Package release and will only run you about $5! DON’T MISS OUTâ–¶ VOTE for the best Gunpla, anime, & entertainment...

Gunpla TV – Gundam Factory Yokohama

In this special episode, Todd and Dave take a trip out to Yokohama, Japan to check out the brand spankin’ new 1/1 scale RX-78 Gundam! This version differs from the original 1/1 statue in that it can actually move, and even has an all-new design! If you’re curious just how this thing can move or how it looks, you’ll definitely want to check this one out. We also paid the cash to g...

Gunpla TV – Demon Slayer Kimetsu Model: Tanjiro Kamado

Dave takes a look at a really superb model kit figure: it’s Tanjiro Kamado from popular anime Demon Slayer! With fantastic multi layer injection technology, Tanjiro’s eyes and face are amazingly detailed for a kit. Once assembled, he will stand in a dynamic battle pose, gripping his nichirin sword as he faces off against the enemy. Take a closer look at this really simple, and yet very...

Gunpla TV Live – PG Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam Unboxing

The biggest release of the year is here, and we went live on December 18th to unbox it all. There’s a whole lot to see in this kit: stunning new sticker options, photo-etch, a refreshingly simple LED system, and more! DON’T MISS OUTâ–¶ VOTE for the best Gunpla of the year! In this episode:– 1/60 PG Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam

Gunpla TV – Episode 389 – New Arrivals For December 18, 2020

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! No, not Christmas; it’s the week that we get the shiny brand spankin’ new Perfect Grade RX-78-2 UNLEASHED! That’s right y’all, it’s here in all its unleashed glory! But that’s not all — the Entry Grade RX-78-2 is also finally unleashed to the world in its first standard release edition! And to top it off, we...