Author: Ryan Gunpla TV

Aoshima Show Reports – Shizuoka Hobby Show 2013

In this video report Brian tours the Aoshima booth, checking out all-new kits of the Nissan Cedric and Gloria sedans, the spunky Subaru Sambar, Thunderbird 3, some wee RC tanks, and scoops on two upcoming car kits: the McLaren F1 GTR and Toyota Celica GT-Four! Kits featured in this video: View all the latest releases from Aoshima

Hasegawa Show Reports – Shizuoka Hobby Show 2013

In this video report Scott and Brian hit the Hasegawa booth and check out the all-new 1/8 Sopwith Camel, 1/450 IJN Battleship Yamato, and 1/72 Osprey. And more! Kits featured in this video: View all the latest releases from Hasegawa

Fine Molds Show Reports – Shizuoka Hobby Show 2013

In this video report Scott and Brian interview Fine Molds president Kunihiro Suzuki while checking out the new 1/72 Darth Vader TIE Fighter and a 1/20 “Girls und Panzer” Willys MB Jeep (and the real thing!). Scott also quizzes Suzuki-san on the status of their Star Wars licensing since the Disney purchase of LucasFilms…the answers lie within! Kits featured in this video: 1/72 Dar...

Tamiya Show Reports – Shizuoka Hobby Show 2013

Scott and Brian raid the Tamiya booth to report on the 1/32 Corsair, the 1/35 JGSDF Type 10 MBT, the resurgence of Tamiya’s 1/25 series of “Big Tanks,” and a wee kit of the WWII US Navy Destroyer Hamman in 1/700 scale. Kits featured in this video: 1/35 JGSDF Type 10 Main Battle Tank “1/32 Vought F4U-1 Corsair “”Bird Cage”” by Tamiya “ 1/700 USS...

Toy Tengoku – Episode 42 – Erica Hartmann from “Strike Witches”

The newest episode of Toy Tengoku takes to the skies, as Ardith and Robin compare and contrast two different versions of Erica Hartmann from “Strike Witches”–an adorable Nendoroid from GoodSmile Company and Alter’s stunning 1/8-scale interpretation! Items featured in this video: – 1/8 Erica Hartmann PVC by Alter – Nendoroid Erica Hartmann

Boss Builds – Episode 24 – How To Clear Flat-Coat The Hulk

In this episode, Brian preps the Dragon 1/9 Hulk for some weathering with a couple coats of rattle-can flat clear! Kits featured in this video: – 1/9 Avengers: Hulk (Unpainted Kit) by Dragon

Toy Tengoku – Episode 41 – Hot Toys Black Widow, “The Avengers” Version

This week, Robin and Ardith check out Hot Toys’ incredible rendition of Black Widow from “The Avengers,” with a special guest appearance from Hot Toys’ Black Widow from “Iron Man 2”! Items featured in this video: – 1/6 The Avengers: Black Widow by Hot Toys – 1/6 Iron Man 2: Black Widow by Hot Toys

Boss Builds – Episode 23 – How To Drybrush The Hulk

In this episode, Brian moves on to drybrushing the Hulk’s hair and pants, plus tweaks the teeth and shades the face. Kits featured in this video: – 1/9 Avengers: Hulk (Unpainted Kit) by Dragon – 1/9 Avengers: Hulk Action Hero Vignette (Pre-Painted Kit) by Dragon

Boss Builds – Episode 22 – Paint Detailing the Hulk

In this episode, Brian finally gets around to doing some detail painting. Hair! Teeth! Eyebrows! Eyes! FUN! Kits featured in this video: – 1/9 Avengers: Hulk (Unpainted Kit) by Dragon – 1/9 Avengers: Hulk Action Hero Vignette (Pre-Painted Kit) by Dragon

Toy Tengoku – Episode 40 – Got a broken figure? Robin and Ardith can help!

This installment of Toy Tengoku demonstrates a dependable way to restore a damaged figure to displayable condition. Items featured in this video: – 1/8 Momohime PVC by Alter

Boss Builds – Episode 21 – Highlighting the Hulk

In this episode, Brian airbrushes on some more green, paints some pants, and talks about (but doesn’t actually do) detail painting. Kits featured in this video: – 1/9 Avengers: Hulk (Unpainted Kit) by Dragon – 1/9 Avengers: Hulk Action Hero Vignette (Pre-Painted Kit) by Dragon – Spray-Work HG Trigger-Type Airbrush (0.3mm) by Tamiya – Spray-Work Revo HG Air Compressor ...

Gunpla TV – Episode 105 – 1/100 MG MSN-06S Sinanju Stein Ver. Ka Unboxing!

Once or twice a year a Gunpla is released that commands everyone’s attention. The 1/100 MG MSN-06S Sinanju Stein Ver. Ka is one such release so Gunpla TV takes a look into the box in this special episode. Kits featured in this video: – 1/100 MG MSN-06S Sinanju Stein Ver. Ka by Bandai