Kotobukiya 1/72 Rosenthal CR-Hogire Noblesse Oblige English Manual & Color Guide

Originally released in 2009 by Kotobukiya was the 1/72 Rosenthal CR-Hogire Noblesse Oblige. This mecha is part of the Armored Core video game and was made into a model kit by Kotobukiya for their Variable Infinity Series that features mecha with parts that can be swapped and where separately sold option parts can be added on.

Bandai MG 1/100 MS-06F Zaku Minelayer English Manual & Color Guide

The MS-06F Zaku Minelayer was released in 2008 by Bandai as a beautiful 1/100 Master Grade model kit. The Zaku minelayer is a variant of the popular mass produced Zaku mobile suit of the Zeon forces from the original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime series.

Kotobukiya 1/72 Omer Type-Lahire Stasis English Manual & Color Guide

From the Variable Infinity Series of Kotobukiya came the 1/72 Omer Type-Lahire Stasis. This was released in 2010 and is a mecha design coming from the popular Armored Core video game. Like most releases in the Variable Infinity series, this model kit is capable of swapping parts with other mecha in its line. The kit stands approximately 240mm in height.

Kotobukiya 1/72 BFF 063AN Ambient English Manual & Color Guide

Released last month by Kotobukiya was their latest for their Variable Infinity Series of Armored Core Model Kits. The 1/72 scale Ambient model kit stands 220 mm and is from the Armored Core Next series.

Kotobukiya 1/72 White-Glint & VOB Set Movie Color Ver English Color Guide & Manual

Released in 2010 by Kotobukiya was the 1/72 White-Glint with Overed Boost (VOB) set in Movie Color version. The White-Glint is a very popular mecha from the Armored Core line of video games, which in itself is a very popular video game series.

Bandai MG 1/100 Blitz Gundam English Manual & Color Guide

Nicol Amalfi's Blitz Gundam from Gundam Seed was recently released by Bandai as 1/100 Master Grade model kit. The Blitz Gundam was stolen by a ZAFT commando unit, in which Nicol Amalfi was part of, from the Earth Federation's secret development site. The Blitz Gundam is unique because of the Mirage Colloid system that it employs that makes it invisible to detection.

Yamato 1/60 VF-17D w/ Super Pack and 1/60 VF-19F Emerald Force Official Pictures

Tweeted by Yamato Toys today was the link to the product pages for the 1/60 Perfect Transformation VF-17D with Super Pack as well as the 1/60 Perfect Transformation VF-19F Emerald Force version from the Macross 7 anime series of the 90's.

Dust in my Particle Respirator Mask

Was thinking of doing some model kit building in the next couple of days since the weather is holding up nicely. So to prepare for that I was planning to get my stuff in order so that everything will be in place when that glorious day ever happens *snicker* When I got my particle respirator mask from the desk I had placed it on it was good thing that there was a lamp near it because I saw the extent of dust that had accumulated inside it.

Bandai HG 1/144 ReZEL Type-C (Defenser b-unit)(GR) English Manual & Color Guide

From Gundam Unicorn OVA is the latest version of the ReZEL, the ReZEL Type-C with Defenser b-unit. Compared to the average garden variety ReZEL, this comes in a different paint scheme and comes with an obscene amount of firepower. It can also transform to Wave Rider mode to give it added advantage in maneuverability. This ReZEL was released by Bandai as a 1/144 High Grade model kit.

Happy Father's Day

Just wanted to greet all fathers and would-be fathers a happy father's day today. As the first male figure in our children's lives, we play a very critical role that goes beyond just being providers. We are their role models and are the people that they look up to for guidance, protection, love and warmth.

Yamato Toys 1/60 Perfect Transformation YF-19 Pictures

Playing with some camera settings again while taking pictures of my Perfect Transformation 1/60 YF-19 made by Yamato toys that was originally released in 2006. My review of this beautiful toy can be found here. I also translated the transformation manual of the YF-19 to English from the original Japanese and you can find it here.

GI Joe Roadblock ver 2 Action Figure

I posted a while ago about the 1984 released Roadblock action figure from the GI Joe Real American Hero series of toys by Hasbro. Well, in 1987 they re-released Roadblock with a new body design and head sculpt. Roadblock was one of my most favorite characters from the cartoon series, so I just had to have the second version of Roadblock when it came out.

Bandai MG 1/100 Lukas's Strike E + I.W.S.P. English Color Guide & Manual

Released in 2008 by Bandai was the 1/100 Master Grade variant of the GAT-X105E Strike E + I.W.S.P. of Lucas O'donnell from one of the Gundam Seed side stories released by the franchise to add further color to the Gundam Universe.

Design Kotobukiya's Facebook header and win a prize

Just saw this posted at Kotobukiya's Facebook page. A call for graphic artists, illustrators and photographers to help design the header image of their Facebook page.

If your entry is chosen, Kotobukiya will post the header for a week on their site, with credit given a long with an unmentioned prize. More details and rules about the contest can be found at the link posted above.

GI Joe Airtight Action Figure

Released in 1985 by Hasbro was the Action Figure Airtight from the GI Joe Real American Hero line of 3.75 inch action figures. In the figure card at the back, Airtight's description is listed as Hostile Environment.

GI Joe Mutt Action Figure

Released in 1984 was the Mutt action figure for the GI Joe Real American Hero toy line of Hasbro. Mutt came with a dog figure named Junkyard. Also included with the toy was a rubber leash for Junkyard, a face mask for Mutt, an Ingram submachine gun, a stick like accessory (whose purpose I don't understand) and a helmet.

GI Joe Roadblock Action Figure

Released in 1984 by Hasbro is the 3.75 inch Roadblock figure from GI Joe Real American Hero. Roadblock was always one of my most favorite characters from the cartoon series. Chiefly because I liked his disposition and the rhyming nature of his speech. Helped too that he carried a Browning 0.50 cal as a weapon *snicker*.

1/60 Perfect Transformation VF-1A Valkyrie Alaska version

Posted at Yamato Toys Blog, was the announcement for the 1/60 Alaska version of the Perfect Transformation VF-1A Valkyrie as part of the products to be released by them for the 30th Anniversary of Macross. This toy was displayed by Yamato Toys in the recently concluded Shizuoka Hobby Show.

GI Joe Destro Action Figure

Released in the early 80's was the Destro figure by Hasbro for their GI Joe Real American Hero line of 3.75 inch tall action figures. GI Joe was one of the toys I loved as a child growing up and served as one of the major pillars of my childhood.