Author: Dave M

This MG Cranks It Up To The EXTREME

When you splash over $200 on a kit you gotta be sure you’re getting something extreme. Mecha Gaikotsu is taking us through his experience with the MGEX Unicorn — have a look! The Unboxing The Review Get yours here:– MGEX Unicorn Gundam Ver. Ka

HGBD:R Gundam Aegis Knight Review

An upgrade to the previous Gundam Justice Knight, the Gundam Aegis Knight, arrived about a month ago. This kit is packed with features: amazing articulation, multiple transformation modes, weapon combinations, effects parts, and more! Mecha Gaikotsu takes a look at this impressive kit that finishes off Build Divers unit sets. Get yours here:– 1/144 HGBD:R Gundam Aegis Knight

EVA Unit-00: Robot Damashii VS Real Grade!

We all know that the RG Unit-00 comes packing some real power with its great articulation and attention to detail, but now the Robot Damashii has come out with a figure of the same unit, who comes out on top? Mecha Gaikotsu takes a look at both side by side and weighs in of the pros and cons of each. Come take a look! Get yours here:–Robot Damashii (Side EVA) EVA Unit-00/Unit-00 (Kai) -Rebui...

Crystal Earthree Gundam! HG 1/144 Gundam Anima Rize Review

Add a splash of red to a Core Gundam, give us some raw animal power, and include a free clear Earthree Gundam. Wait, what!? Mecha Gaikotsu takes a look at the latest in the PLANETS System lineup: the new(ish) Core Gundam [Rize]! The Gundam Anima (Rize) features a little old, and a lot of new. Get yours here:– 1/144 HGBD:R Gundam Anima (Rize)

This Design Is Out There… EVA Unit-08 ICC

As the Evangelion universe expands with the new Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo, so do the number of EVA Units. Here we have a Mecha Gaikotsu review of Mari Makinami’s EVA Unit-08 Beta Improvised Combat Configuration. So with this Robot Damashii, we find out what happens when you take EVA Unit-08, chop off its arms, and attach it to a crane with machine guns on it…? Yep, this figure...

Seraphim Gundam’s Cheaper Alternative!

Mecha Gaikotsu takes a look at a the Aun Rize Armor that, from far away, could be passed off as a Seraphim Gundam. He shows us how you can integrate these armor pieces with your Core Gundam such as the Anima (Rize) for a cool, custom look! Get yours here:– 1/144 HGBD:R Aun Rize Armor

Eastern Model, A Manufacturer To Watch

Chinese model kit manufacturer Eastern Model may not be familiar to many. But, we’re seeing more and more quality kits come from this maker that are worth talking about. Let’s take a look! Not only do they create their own kit lines similar to Kotobukiya’s Megami Device line with their A.T.K series, but also they have big collaborations with companies like ‘Dimension Studio...

New Manufacturer Suyata Is Here!

Many of you will have never heard of Suyata, a new model company based in China. They are very diverse in what their offerings. Their first releases include a range of products from a Titanic Port Scene & Airship diorama-like kit to a Fokker DR.I & Red Baron kit. Even though Suyata is a Chinese company, they are not afraid of even making Japanese themed kits. Aside from our main review tod...

Life-Size Gundam Meets Its Next Challenger (It’s Godzilla)

We recently saw the progression made with the life-sized, moving RX-78-2 Gundam in Yokohama. Well, now we get our first glimpse of the life-sized Godzilla statue constructed on Awaji Island of Hyogo Prefecture. Originally billed to open this summer, the construction was unfortunately delayed due to COVID-19. But never fear — the giant sculpture is making steady progress and will not be aband...

Gunpla TV – Evangelion Unit-13 Pseudo-Evolution No.3+ Phase

Dave and Todd bring you something that’s truly a wonder to behold. Following up on the latest version of the Test Type 01 is the next intricate plastic model kit from the series, EVANGELION NO. 13 GIJI-SHINKA3! Appearing as a tall, lanky cyborg machine resembling the Unit-01, Giji-Shinka3 is the awakened form of Evangelion No. 13. It has a similar humanoid body with thin limbs, reinforced kn...

Topless Megami Device Tops (And Bare Bottoms!)

We do a lot of Kotobukiya reviews here on hobbylink.tv, including Megami Device, and love how customizable they all are. With all models equipped with 3mm connection points, you can already use many of the lines together, including M.S.G, Frame Arms, and more. Now, we have even more ways to customize your Megami Device kits! Coming in December, we have 3 Megami Device M.S.G 01 Tops Sets. They come...

Gunpla TV – Haropla Harofitter

From “Gundam Build Divers Re: RISE” comes a new buddy in the Haropla series, the Harofitter! The ears can be folded down, and the included pieces can be placed in the backpack compartment for easy storage. Additionally, this renewal version of the Haro kit comes molded in an all-new color! In this episode:– Haropla Harofitter