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Sunday, October 30, 2011

MG Figurerise Kamen Rider Kyu 1-Go English Manual & Color Guide

MG Figurerise Masked Rider 1 English Translation Color Guide & Manual

Getting the MG Figurerise treatment from Bandai just right after the Kamen Rider (New 1) is the Kamen Rider Kyu 1-Go which was released this month.

Bandai 1/144 HG Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R English Manual & Color Guide

HG Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R English Translation Color Guide & Manual
Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R from Gundam 00 Second Season released as a 1/144 High Grade kit by Bandai in 2009. The GNHW/R variant of the Cherudim Gundam was seen in the latter part of Season 2. It is a heavy armored and more firepower packed variant of the Cherudim Gundam. The regular High Grade Cherudim Gundam can be found here.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Bandai 1/144 HG 0 Gundam ACD Type English Manual & Color Guide

HG 0 Gundam ACD Type English Translation Color Guide & Manual
Ribbons Almark's 0 Gundam from Gundam 00 Season 2. This 1/144 High Grade model kit was released by Bandai in June of 2009. In Season 2 of Gundam 00 the GN Particle Drive of 0 Gundam was removed and used to power 00 Gundam. In place of the GN Drive, Celestial Being installed a GN Particle Tank, that way it can still be used, albeit for a short duration.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Bandai 1/144 HG Sergei's Tieren Taozi English Manual & Color Guide

HG Sergei's Tieren Taozi English Translation Color Guide & Manual

Sergei Smirnov's Tieren Taozi that appeared in Gundam 00 Season 2. This was made by Bandai into a 1/144 High Grade model kit and released in 2009. In the episode where this appeared, instead of using his regular GNX, Sergei Smirnov piloted this in order to climb up the Space Elevator to meet with the coup' plotters. Sergei was in a position to negotiate for the earth government as he personally knew those who were in charge of holding the space elevator hostage.

Revoltech Getter Dragon by Kaiyodo Pictures

Getter Dragon Revoltech

Did a review yesterday of the Getter Dragon by Revoltech. Was too tired today to do anything else after I spent time doing work on my Dad's car (basically cutting, drilling etc in order to add a new engine fan.) I just spent my down time afterwards to take pictures again of Getter Dragon in order to experiment on some camera settings.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Revoltech Getter Dragon

Revoltech Getter Dragon

Got this from HobbyLink Japan, the 125mm tall Revoltech Getter Dragon by Kaiyodo that was released in September of 2009. Getter Dragon holds a very special place in my heart because I grew up watching the Jim Terry produced Force Five. This particular toy was modeled after the Getter Dragon in Change! Getter Dragon. It lacks the yellow and light blue colors that denote the Getter Liger and Getter Poseidon crafts that helped merge to form Getter Dragon.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Kotobukiya 1/72 HMM EZ-004 Red Horn English Manual & Color Guide

1/72 HMM Red Horn English Translation Color Guide & Manual

Released in February of 2010 by Kotobukiya was the 1/72 scale HMM Red Horn model kit from Zoids Chaotic Century. This kit is truly amazing because of its complexity in design as well as its size. In September of that year, Kotobukiya released the Dark Horn variant of this model kit. The manual of the Dark Horn seems to have more detail as to the construction of the kit. You might want to look into it also to help with your assembly of this kit.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Bandai HG Genoace English Manual & Color Guide

HG Genoace Color English Translation Guide & Manual

Released this month was the 1/144 High Grade rendition of the Genoace mobile suit from the latest Gundam anime, Gundam AGE. Aside from the High Grade variant, Bandai also released an AG variant of the Genoace a little bit earlier.

Kotobukiya Frame Arms Type 32 Gourai English Manual & Color Guide

Frame Arms 1/100 Type 32 Gourai English Translation Color Guide & Manual

Type 32 Gourai from the 1/100 Frame Arms series of Kotobukiya. The Frame Arms series is an original design by Kotobukiya that uses a common frame (known as the Frame Architect) where other mecha designs are built up from. The Gourai was released in October of 2009 and served as a template for the for some of the mechas to succeed it in the Frame Arms line of model kits.

Bandai HG 1/144 RMS-179 GM II English Manual & Color Guide

HG GM II Color English Translation Guide & Manual

Released this month by Bandai was the 1/144 High Grade kit of the GM II from Zeta Gundam anime series. This model kit comes equiped with a beam rifle, beam saber and a shield.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Kotobukiya Frame Arms SA-16 Stylet English Manual & Color Guide

Frame Arms 1/100 SA-16 Stylet English Translation Color Guide & Manual
Originally released in October of 2009, the SA-16 Stylet is part of the Frame Arms line of original model kit designs by Kotobukiya. The Stylet uses a generic frame that is common to the other model kits of the Frame Arms line and is commonly known as the frame architect. The Stylet has also been the basis for the designs of some succeeding kits in the Frame Arms line, such as the Khanjar and the Rapiere.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Fan vote for the next Hasbro StarWars toy figure

Fan vote for the next Hasbro StarWars toy figure

Posted at the official Starwars blog was an announcement for a fan vote for the next StarWars figure to be made by Hasbro from a chosen selection. Voting can be done here. You can read the terms and conditions here.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Kotobukiya 1/72 HMM RZ-028 Blade Liger AB Van Ver English Manual & Color Guide

1/72 HMM Blade Liger AB Van Ver English Translation Color Guide & Manual
Van's iconic Blade Liger from Zoids Chaotic Century anime series made into an impressive 1/72 HMM model kit by Kotobukiya. Originally released in 2009 this variant of the Blade Liger can be differentiated by the booster packs on its back that gives it added maneuverability in the battle field. Along with this kit, it comes with a Van, Fiona and Zeke figure in 1/72 scale.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

1/60 VF-17S Diamond Force ver by Yamato Toys up for Pre-Order

1/60 VF-19S Diamond Force by Yamato Toys

After my post yesterday of the news that Yamato Toys had already put up the product page for the 1/60 VF-17S Nightmare of Diamond Force I went to my favorite online shops today and saw that some of them had this beautiful toy up for pre-order already.

Kotobukiya 1/72 HMM EPZ-003 Great Saber English Manual & Color Guide

1/72 HMM Great Saber Color Guide & Manual

The Great Saber from Zoids Chaotic Century anime series released as a 1/72 HMM model kit by Kotobukiya. This particular Saber variant is unique with the installation of the Power balance unit on its back area, along with an impressive arsenal of weapons. This model kit was released in May of 2010 by Kotobukiya.

1/60 VF-17S Diamond Force ver by Yamato Toys official pics

1/60 VF-19S Diamond Force by Yamato Toys

Update: Recently posted at Yamato Toys youtube page were two videos demoing the transformation sequence, here.

Update: More pictures again posted at the Yamato Toys site, here.

Posted today at Yamato Toys official site was the product information for the VF-17S Diamond Force ver. Just got giddy after seeing this. To be honest, I'm not really a fan of the Macross 7 anime, but despite that I am forever a fan of the brilliant designs of Shoji Kawamori.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Kotobukiya 1/72 HMM EZ-026 Geno Saurer Raven ver English Manual & Color Guide

1/72 HMM Geno Saurer Raven ver English Translation Color Guide & Manual
1/72 Highend Master Model rendition of the Geno Saurer of Raven from Zoids Chaotic Century anime series by Kotobukiya. This model kit was released in August of this year. Primary weapon of the Geno Saurer is the particle cannon in its mouth that requires the zoid to assume a unique firing position to enable its cooling system in the tail. Aside from that, the Geno Saurer also has a long range pulse laser rifle on its back.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Kotobukiya D-Style Death Saurer English Manual & Color Guide

Kotobukiya D-Style Death Saurer English Translation Color Guide & Manual

Prozen's Death Saurer from the Zoids Chaotic Century series made into a non-grade D-style kit by Kotobukiya. Quite cute actually considering its more sadistic original design in the anime series, where it played antagonist *snicker* The kit also comes with a "chibi'd" Prozen figure to mount on the Death Saurer.

Bandai HG Gafran English Manual & Color Guide

HG Gafran English Translation Color Guide & Manual
Released this month by Bandai was the 1/144 High Grade Gafran from the latest Gundam Anime, Gundam AGE. The Gafran is the primary antagonist in Gundam AGE and is being marketed as the unknown enemy. Aside from being a mobile suit, the Gafran can transform to a quadruped mode giving it a more vicious look.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Yamato 1/60 Perfect Transformation VF-1A Valkyrie Mass Production English Manual

VF-1A Mass Production Ver by Yamato Toys

In the early 80's a young Shoji Kawamori designed the iconic VF-1A from the Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime and with it made his mark in the anime industry as well as in the hearts of Macross fans young and old alike. The pinnacle of recreation of this iconic mecha for me is that done by Yamato Toys. The Yamato 1/60 Perfect Transformation VF-1A Valkyrie Mass Production Ver. is truly a perfect recreation of Shoji Kawamori's design.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Bandai AG Genoace Custom English Manual

AG Genoace Custom English Translation Manual

Genoace Custom piloted by Wolf Eniacl in the latest Gundam Anime that is targeted for kids, Gundam AGE. This model kit is a 1/144 scale and made by Bandai and was released in October of this year. For most Gundam fans it will be obvious that this is based off the venerable GM Custom that we have all grown to love.

Bandai AG Genoace English Manual

AG Genoace English Translation Manual
The Genoace from the latest Gundam anime targeted for kids, Gundam AGE. This particular mobile suit takes on the role of the venerable GM from every Gundam anime, which is as a frontline mass produced mobile suit. This is the AG variant that was released by Bandai and along with the anime, is targetted specifically for kids owing to the ease with which it can be assembled. A High Grade variant was also made for this kit that will suit more the regular gunpla builder's taste for complexity that they have grown accustomed to.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Bandai AG Gafran English Manual

AG Gafran English Translation Manual

1/144 AG Gafran from Bandai that was released this month. This mobile suit is the antagonist of the latest Gundam anime to hit the block, Mobile Suit Gundam AGE. This particular model kit is designed for kids to assemble due to its ease of construction. For more advanced users, you might prefer the High Grade version of this kit that Bandai also released.

Bandai AG Gundam AGE-1 Normal English Manual

AG Gundam AGE-1 Normal Manual

Released in October of this year was the 1/144 AG Gundam AGE-1 Normal model kit that coincides with the new anime that they are releasing designed specifically for kids. This kit is also designed for kids and first time Gundam fans owing to the ease with which it can be assembled. There was already a High Grade version of this kit released by Bandai.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Avengers (2012) Trailer



Sooooooo looking forward to the Avengers movie next year that is scheduled to be released by May of 2012. Found this trailer via Reddit.

Bandai 1/144 HG Seraphim Gundam English Manual & Color Guide

HG Seraphim Gundam English Translation Color Guide & Manual

The super secret Seraphim Gundam from Gundam 00 Second Season that was piloted by Tiera Erde. This 1/144 High Grade kit was released by Bandai in February 2009. The Seraphim Gundam is based off Gundam Nadleeh from Gundam 00 Season 1.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Bandai HG 1/144 00 Raiser Designer's Color Ver English Manual & Color Guide

HG 00 Raiser Designer's Color Ver Color English Translation Guide & Manual

February of 2009 was when Bandai released the 1/144 High Grade Designer's Color Version of the 00 Raiser from Gundam 00 Second Season that was piloted by Setsuna F. Seie for Celestial Being. From my understanding, the Designer's Color series of Gundam 00 model kits was a rendition of the Gundam 00 Gundams in the color scheme that the Designers originally intended to be versus what was shown in the anime.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Bandai HG 1/144 GN-X III ESF Type English Manual & Color Guide

HG GN-X III ESF Type English Translation Color Guide & Manual

Released in 2009 by Bandai was the High Grade 1/144 GN-X III ESF Type from Gundam 00 Season 2. In Gundam 00 Season 2, there was a couple of years that had passed since the end of Gundam 00 Season 1. By that time the different earth governments had united and from the foundation of the GN-X evolved the GN-X III which became their standard frontline mobile suit.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Leader Class Optimus Prime (Battle Damaged) from Revenge of the Fallen

Leader Class Optimus Prime from Revenge of the Fallen

Leader Class Optimus Prime with Battle Damage by Hasbro/Takara Tomy from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. This came out around 2010. I got this for my son's birthday and I have to say that this toy does not disappoint, for me of course...hehehe.

Bandai HG 1/144 GNR-010 0 Raiser English Manual & Color Guide

HG GNR-010 0 Raiser English Translation Color Guide & Manual

The 0 Raiser from Gundam 00 Second Season that was piloted by the reluctant Sajji Crossroad. Its basically a flying weapons platform that docks with the 00 Gundam of Setsuna F. Seie to augment its weapons suite. When they are combined they are referred to as 00 Raiser. In the anime the 0 Raiser was responsible for bringing balance to the twin drives of the 00 Gundam allowing it to achieve its maximum rated theoritical output.

Comfort Food: Popcorn

Comfort Food: Popcorn

The consumption of Popcorn normally doesn't incite any emotions of nostalgia within me, that was until today. When I decided to cook some of it without use of a popcorn maker or a microwave. Yep, the old fashioned way of putting it in a covered pot, adding oil, putting it over a fire, then shaking it once you hear that first kernel of corn pop.

Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Exia Repair II English Manual & Color Guide

HG GN-001REII Gundam Exia Repair II English Translation Color Guide & Manual
Gundam Exia Repair II from Gundam 00 Second Season that was operated by Setsuna F. Seie. After incurring a massive amount of damage in the first episode it was repaired by Celestial Being and upgraded. It can be easily differentiated from the regular Gundam Exia by the absence of the ligh blue colored flexible GN Condenser cables at the shoulders and the shins. This 1/144 High Grade kit was released by Bandai in 2009.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Bandai HG 1/144 Seravee Gundam English Manual & Color Guide

HG GN-009 Seravee Gundam English Translation Color Guide & Manual

Gundam Seravee from Gundam 00 Season II that was piloted by Tiera Erde. It was a successor to the Gundam Virtue of Season 1. Like the Gundam Virtue before it, it also plays host to a super secret second Gundam, the Gundam Seraphim. This kit was released in 2008 by Bandai, along with a 1/100 version.

Bandai HG 1/144 Arios Gundam English Manual & Color Guide

HG GN-007 Arios Gundam English Translation Color Guide & Manual
Allelujah Haptism's Gundam Arios from Gundam 00 Second Season. This took over the Gundam Kyrios that Allelujah flew in Gundam 00 Season 1. Like the Kyrios before it, the Arios can transform to Airplane mode that gives it increased maneuverability. This 1/144 High Grade kit was first released by Bandai in 2008. Aside from this 1/144 High Grade version, Bandai also released a 1/100 version of this model kit.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

So Long Steve Jobs

So Long Steve Jobs

The internet is awash today with the news that Steve Jobs had passed away at the age of 56 after a very long bout with cancer. Steve Jobs, together with Steve Wozniak, helped build the first successfully mass produced Personal Computer that ushered in the personal computing age.

Bandai HG 1/144 00 Gundam English Manual & Color Guide

HG GN-0000 00 Gundam Color Guide & Manual

Released in 2008 was the 1/144 High Grade version of the iconic 00 Gundam which was the flagship mobile suit of Gundam 00 Season 2. What set the 00 Gundam from the regular mobile suit of Celestial Being was the fact that it had twin GN drives installed on it which were taken from the 0 Gundam and Gundam Exia. The 00 Gundam design has gone a long way from this High Grade kit, with Bandai having released Master Grades and Perfect Grade variants of this awesome mobile suit.

Bandai HG 1/144 Cherudim Gundam English Manual & Color Guide

HG GN-006 Cherudim Gundam English Translation Color Guide & Manual

In 2008 the 1/144 High Grade Cherudim Gundam was released by Bandai as part of the model kit line from Gundam 00 Season 2. Gundam Cherudim is the long range sniper of Celestial Being and is piloted by Lockon Stratos. Cherudim Gundam takes over the task that was once assigned to Gundam Dynames from Gundam 00 Season 1. I actually built and painted the 1/100 version of Gundam Cherudim, truly a beautiful model kit once I got the pose I liked from it.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

1/60 Perfect Transformation VF-19S Emerald Force up for Pre-Order

Perferct Transformation 1/60 VF-19S  Emerald Force version by Yamato Toys

After seeing the pictures of the 1/60 VF-19S Emerald Force posted at the official site of Yamato Toys I decided to do the rounds and see which of the Japan based online hobby shops have it up for pre-order already.

Bandai HG 1/144 Ali Al-Saachez's Enact Moralia Type English Manual & Color Guide

HG AEU-09Y812 Ali Al-Saachez's Enact Moralia Type Color Guide & Manual

Released in September of 2008 was the 1/144 High Grade Enact Moralia Type used by terrorist Ali Al-Saachez in Gundam 00 Season 1. Probably one of the most bad ass of villains to come out of the Gundam Universe for me. Ruthless is his middle name.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Bandai HG Gundam Age-1 Normal English Manual & Color Guide

HG Gundam Age-1 Normal English Translation Color Guide & Manual

Released in September of this year was the 1/144 High Grade Gundam Age-1 Normal type which is the flageship mobile suit for the soon to be released anime on the latter part of this year that will be targeted to a younger generation of Gundam fans. Yep, best to start them young getting hooked on this plastic addiction... hehehe

1/60 Perfect Transformation VF-19S Emerald Force version official pictures

Perferct Transformation 1/60 VF-19S  Emerald Force version by Yamato Toys

Yamato Toys posted in their site today the official photos for the 1/60 VF-19S Emerald Force version that is scheduled to be released by November of this year. The display toy will sell for 23,100 yen.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Bandai HG 1/144 RGM-96X Jesta English Manual & Color Guide

HG RGM-96X Jesta English Translation Color Guide & Manual
RGM-96X Jesta from Gundam Unicorn was recently released as a High Grade kit by Bandai. The Jesta can be seen in the next episode of the Gundam Unicorn OVA that is scheduled to be released at the latter part of 2011. Christmas is going to be fun again with a great anime to look forward to.

Bandai MG 1/100 00 Gundam Seven Sword /G English Manual & Color Guide

MG 00 Gundam Seven Sword /G English Translation Color Guide & Manual

Hot on the tail of the MG 00 Raiser that was also released this year by Bandai is the MG 00 Gundam Seven Sword /G. The 00 Raiser differs from the 00 Gundam Seven Sword /G in terms of weapons package. What they both have is the 00 Gundam piloted by Setsuna F. Seie.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Bandai HG 1/144 Enact Demonstration Color English Manual & Color Guide

HG AEU-09 AEU Enact Demonstration English Translation Color Color Guide & Manual

Patrick Colasour's AEU-09 Enact Demonstration from Gundam 00 season 1. The Enact bore the distinction of being the first mobile suit to be "demonstrated" on by Celestial Being of the power of its GN-001 Gundam Exia and from there set off the series of "interventions" that was the mission of Celestial Being. This 1/144 High Grade kit was initially released by Bandai in 2008

Autumn 2011 Clearance Sale at CDJapan

Autumn Clearance Sale at CDJapan

CDJapan just announced today the start of their Autumn Clearance sale, sale will end on October 30, 2011 at 11PM Japan Standard Time