Author: Anna
Petitrits Saber Souji Okita Unboxing
The latest Petitrits kit from Bandai is here — Saber / Okita Souji! This simple kit will let you build a cute little version of the character in no time. Let’s see what’s in the box! The Box Bandai points out how simple it is to put the kit together, and shows off its color separation. Saber is articulated, so you can get a bit of variation in her poses. She comes with a blue sta...
HGBD:R Gundam G-Else Unboxing
This week’s one and only Gunpla release is the Gundam G-Else from Build Divers! I’m really liking the color scheme and design of this kit — from the eyes to the clawed feet. Let’s get to it! The Box With an action base (sold separately), you can create a bunch of dynamic ariel poses. …even more posing possibilities! As usual, there’s also a simple front and back...
Gunpla TV – Episode 353 – New Arrivals for March 20th
New kits and a new face appear this week on Gunpla TV! In a hopeful sign that things are returning to normal over in China, we have two new kits from MENG model that are a little out of the ordinary for our show. Based on the 2019 Chinese movie “The Wandering Earth”, these futuristic Space Station and Cargo Trucks feature parts molded in color and can even be snapped together. And to top it off, t...
Gunpla TV – HG RX-78-02 Gundam The Origin Ver.
The classic RX-78-02 enters the HG line anew with a version of the kit based off its appearance in “Gundam The Origin!” A perfect way to kick off the new year celebrating Gundam’s 40th anniversary! In this episode:– 1/144 HG RX-78-02 Gundam (Gundam The Origin Ver.)
HLJ Model Club Vol. 1
A few weeks ago, the HLJ staff started holding a Modeling Club on Wednesday nights after work. Each week, we meet in our kitchen/lunch room for some black coffee, model building, and sometimes even some games! This week, we had Gunpla and scale aircraft make an appearance, along with the Game of Life! Each player sat around the board and took their turn in between modelling steps. The brand-new Or...
Boss Builds – Episode 32 – Takom Blitz Jagdtiger Sd.Kfz.186 2-in-1 – Part 1
Even we’re shocked — Boss Builds, and Scott, are back for some serious scale modeling! We’re reviving the series with a build of the debut item in Takom’s new “Blitz” series of simpler, relatively low-cost scale kits: the mighty (?) Jadtiger! Just how good is a kit that can be had for well under $40? How long does it take to build? Join Scott as he puts it all t...
Gunpla TV – RG Evangelion Unit 01
The RG Evangelion Unit 01 is here — or, the RG All-Purpose Humanoid Decisive Battle Weapon Artificial Human Evangelion Unit 01 DX Transporter Set if you will. It’s as awesome as its name is long. Bandai has decided to welcome the EVAs to its RG series of kits and that’s a good thing. Dave takes a look at this DX version of the Unit 01, based off the “Rebuild of Evangelion&#...
RG Evangelion Unit 01 DX Transporter Set
Bandai brings one of the most beloved anime franchises to its highly-detailed RG line with the brand-new RG Evangelion Unit 01! This is the first in what what hope becomes a long line of stellar RG kits. This kit comes in two versions: the RG Unit 01 and the RG Unit 01 DX Transport Platform Set. The former is a little more budget-friendly, while the latter is a must-have for “Neon Genesis Ev...
Gunpla TV – Episode 352 – New Arrivals for March 13th
Spring is here, and so are new arrivals! This week’s episode is spring-themed, too, with the colors of green and purple, like spring flowers — we’re talking about the brand-new Real Grade Evangelion Unit-01, of course! We also have the latest High Grade RX-78-02 from The Origin series. But that’s not all — there are a number of new pre-orders that opened up this week that n...
HG RX-78-02 Gundam (The Origin) Unboxing
The latest incarnation of the Gundam in model kit form is here: the HG RX-78-02 Gundam (Gundam The Origin Ver.). As part of The Origin line, the RX-78 gets an upgraded HG kit, with more detail and gimmicks than you’d expect. In addition, you can choose one of two ways to build this kit: as the early- or mid-type RX-78-02. The Box A variety of armaments are included, as well as a few small gi...
Gunpla TV – MG FAZZ Ver.Ka
The FAZZ from Gundam Sentinel gets a Version Katoki Master Grade kit from Bandai! Based on the Ver.Ka ZZ kit originally released back in 2017, this new Full Armored variant includes a new, massive Hyper Mega Cannon as well as a slew of new armor pieces that really change the look of this kit! Watch to find out more! In this episode:– 1/100 MG FAZZ Ver.Ka
Toy Tengoku Special – Final Fantasy VII Remake Lottery
We take a trip to our local 7-eleven to try our luck at the new Final Fantasy VII Remake lottery! We’ll give you an overview of the convenience store lottery system, show you the prizes, and dive straight in to the drawings & winnings. Every ticket is a winner — but how big did we win? Watch and find out! We’ll have a chance to get your hands on these prizes in the future ...
