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Gunpla TV – Episode 369 – New Arrivals For July 22nd
With Todd out of the office today, Evan and Aska team up to present the latest releases for the week! Bandai has rolled out a new HG Gundam TRY AGE, some exciting Pokemon Plamo kits, and more. We’re pleased to present this episode Wednesday (not the usual Friday), because we’ve got a four-day weekend this week! But don’t worry — we’ve got plenty of hobby goodness line...
Which Kirby Copy Ability Are You?
We were surprised and delighted to see a particular hashtag trending on Twitter recently in Japan:#カービィのコピー能力 That is, “Kirby Copy Ability.” Now, Kirby is definitely popular, but why was this particular tag suddenly trending when there’s no Kirby news or new game on the horizon right now? Well, it turns out on July 20th Kirby Portal, the website for all things pink-puffy-hero-rel...
Gunpla TV – Zoids Iron Kong Yeti
The Iron Kong Yeti has joined the 1/72 scale Highend Master Model (HMM) series by Kotobukiya! You can recreate the Iron Kong MK-2 look by simply attaching the maneuvering thruster unit to its back. You can also attach the Anti-Zoid 6-Barreled Missile Launcher or the Beam Gatling Set to the model. An all-clear version of the standard clear green parts of the model will be included in this kit as an...
Gunpla TV – Figure-rise Standard MetalGarurumon (Amplified)
Bandai brings us the awesome-looking Figure-rise Standard MetalGarurumon, the newest Digimon from the classic “Digimon Adventure”. Dave takes a look at what you get in the kit and the gimmicks, such as the ability to use the wings and make them into a double-edged sword. Come join us take a look at this amazing Amplified Figure-Rise Standard kit! Also, be sure to check out our What is ...
Figure-rise Standard MetalGarurumon (Amplified) Unboxing
The latest Figure-rise Standard kit from Digimon has arrived: the ever-anticipated MetalGarurumon! Not only is this particular monster a popular one — its design is off the charts, too. MetalGarurumon follows Omnimon and WarGreymon into the Amplified branch of Bandai’s Figure-rise Standard line. The line’s purpose is to balance design with increased functionality for the best end...
HGBD:R Nepteight Unit & Weapons Unboxing
This week we’ve got a new Core Gundam configuration: the Nepteight Gundam! Once again, Bandai presents this new build in the form of two accessory kits that you’ll need to combine with the Core Gundam II from the Uraven Gundam kit. Bring the Core Gundam, Nepteight Unit, and Nepteight Weapons together, and you get Hiroto’s Nepteight Gundam! The Nepteight Unit A quick look at every...
Gunpla TV – Episode 368 – New Arrivals For July 17th
A few new Bandai Hobby releases are in this week. From the Gundam side, we get two new accessory packs from the “Build Divers” series for the Neptate Gundam! You’ll need a Core Gundam on hand to build it, but the results are sure to be out of this world. Speaking of things which are out of this world: a new “Doraemon” is on the table! This one comes from the Entry Gra...
Gunpla TV – Frame Arms Girl Gourai & MechatroWeGo
Kotobukiya brings us a new duo with Frame Arms Girl Hand Scale Gourai and a Mechatro WeGo Brown kit provided by Hasegawa! This collaboration is especially cool because the two kits are compatible thanks to Gourai being scaled down so that she can fit inside the Mechatro WeGo. Gourai even comes with two color armor options, and Dave give the new minty fresh color a spin in this review. Furthermore,...
Gunpla TV – Kotobukiya’s Metal Gear REX
Kotobukiya’s awe-inspiring model kit of Metal Gear REX is back! …At least, it was. This kit was released a few months ago, but due to the virus-that-shall-not-be-named, the review had to be put off for a little while. Not to worry — even if this wonderful kit may not be available at the moment, this release shows it’s not gone forever and likely to be reissued again. In any...
Gunpla TV – Phantasy Star Online 2 es: Jeanne (Stella Tears)
Jeanne (Gene) from the mobile game “Phantasy Star Online 2 es” gets a new plastic model kit from Kotobukiya donning her Stella Tears outfit! This version features changes to her neck, chest cape, and color design. Unlike the Stella Innocent version, this one has a beautifully vibrant array of colors with reds, clear blues, and yellows that really pop. Dave takes a closer look at the de...
Hobby Wire – Episode 5 – New Scale Model Releases for July 13th
Scott and Brian return with so much great new summer product they couldn’t show off everything they wanted to. Check out the latest tanks, planes and… what’s that three-wheeled purple thing? Plus some Tamiya news! In this episode:– 1/8 Tom Daniel King Chopper II– 1/104 PBY-5A Catalina US Navy Seaplane– Bra.Z Models items– 1/35 FV4005 Stage 2 Self-propelled...
Zoids Iron Kong Yeti Unboxing
A new Zoid arrives! The beastly-big Iron Kong has made a comeback in Yeti form. Seriously, this kit is so massive… There’s a double SD kit box for comparison! The Box The box shows off the kit’s whopping 28.5cm height on completion, and you get a look at some of the gimmicks and bonus parts, too. Here’s a blurb about the kit — but it’s only in Japanese. Bandai ...
