2013/08/22
A WIP update!?!?!
Yes, it's been a while since I actually posted anything Gunpla related. And I apologize. What I'm even more sorry for, though, is how long this thing's been on the back burner...
Yes, I believe it was back in January when I last posted anything regarding this poor kit. What's even sadder is that it wasn't just the updates, but the actual progress itself actually halted right around then, as well...
So, what has become of our Psycho-framed decal-hell-laden kit...?
2013/08/11
Another "FINALLY"!
Well, right now, we're still sitting in backlog phase on here, but I'm in the midst of rearranging my entire setup, as well as many other RL issues that have taken priority.
(To be honest, I'm not even sure how many of my regular readers still read this... :\)
Anyway, I've got a couple more items I'd been waiting for since I pre-ordered them back in February.
These are my first ever Figuarts, and I must say, even with my high expectations, I was still quite impressed with the overall quality and intricacies of these figures! And while these ones do lack the Powerful Ranger accessories from season two of Akibaranger that the Japanese Zyuranger versions include, they're still more than enough for me, as my fondest memory lies with the North American Power Rangers.
I also managed to get the display bases that were originally SDCC exclusive second-hand without a ridiculous markup!
I definitely plan on getting the rest of the MMPR group, which are coming out at the speed of lightning, so I'm hoping I can afford them all in their first run...
I'm not gonna promise any reviews anytime soon (considering I've been awful on delivering, lately, anyway), but I do have a couple more things over the next few months that I will be acquiring, so keep an eye out for those!
Until then, all two of you!
(To be honest, I'm not even sure how many of my regular readers still read this... :\)
Anyway, I've got a couple more items I'd been waiting for since I pre-ordered them back in February.
S.H.Figuarts Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Green Ranger and Red Ranger
These are my first ever Figuarts, and I must say, even with my high expectations, I was still quite impressed with the overall quality and intricacies of these figures! And while these ones do lack the Powerful Ranger accessories from season two of Akibaranger that the Japanese Zyuranger versions include, they're still more than enough for me, as my fondest memory lies with the North American Power Rangers.
It's amazing how quickly I became 7 again after opening these. ^__^
I also managed to get the display bases that were originally SDCC exclusive second-hand without a ridiculous markup!
No favoritism here, at all...
I definitely plan on getting the rest of the MMPR group, which are coming out at the speed of lightning, so I'm hoping I can afford them all in their first run...
I'm not gonna promise any reviews anytime soon (considering I've been awful on delivering, lately, anyway), but I do have a couple more things over the next few months that I will be acquiring, so keep an eye out for those!
Until then, all two of you!
2013/07/08
Fallen behind again, it seems...
Wow! Been a bit, again, hasn't it? ^__^;; Sadly, the lack of productivity hasn't been met much in way of getting more Gunpla (or even figures, for that matter).
However, I had obtained a few things during Anime Central 2013 in Chicago, which was back in May.
I had one thing in mind while there, and the con did not disappoint in my means of obtaining it...
The elusive D-Arts Mewtwo - which I missed the pre-orders for - was my priority, solely for the exclusive Mew that was only available for the first printing! For $50, this was almost a steal, seeing as it goes for $80, easily!!!
I also picked up a couple BB Senshi kits, Unicorn Gundam and Sinanju, courtesy of the Bluefin/Tamashii Nations booth. Great prices, but they could have planned their floor space better.
(Sidenote: I have social phobias in conjunction with claustrophobia, and large gatherings like conventions exploit those flaws @__@)
In actual building news, I did finally finish ONE of my MG's obtained this year.
My MG 1/100 Tallgeese II is finally complete!
I chose to go without decals for this, as I like the simple elegance of it's base look!
I have a couple pre-ordered items that will be releasing in the next couple months, so if nothing else, I guess expect updates on those when they arrive. Not sure when I'll get around to doing any further reviews, but when I do, you'll be the first know. ^__^;;
However, I had obtained a few things during Anime Central 2013 in Chicago, which was back in May.
I had one thing in mind while there, and the con did not disappoint in my means of obtaining it...
The elusive D-Arts Mewtwo - which I missed the pre-orders for - was my priority, solely for the exclusive Mew that was only available for the first printing! For $50, this was almost a steal, seeing as it goes for $80, easily!!!
I also picked up a couple BB Senshi kits, Unicorn Gundam and Sinanju, courtesy of the Bluefin/Tamashii Nations booth. Great prices, but they could have planned their floor space better.
(Sidenote: I have social phobias in conjunction with claustrophobia, and large gatherings like conventions exploit those flaws @__@)
In actual building news, I did finally finish ONE of my MG's obtained this year.
My MG 1/100 Tallgeese II is finally complete!
I chose to go without decals for this, as I like the simple elegance of it's base look!
I have a couple pre-ordered items that will be releasing in the next couple months, so if nothing else, I guess expect updates on those when they arrive. Not sure when I'll get around to doing any further reviews, but when I do, you'll be the first know. ^__^;;
2013/03/29
No rest for the weary...
As you recall in my last post not even a week ago (Audible gasp!), I had gotten the HGUC Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn. I completed it in about 2 days, which, sadly, isn't record for me. XD
But, as fate would have it, I can't finish one without something showing up to take its place...
Yes, indeed, I wasn't even gonna let this one slip away from me! The P-Bandai Hobby Online exclusive MG OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II was -while irritating in its release method- a must-have for the old guilty-pleasured Wing fan I am. ^___^;;
But, ONCE AGAIN, I'm working diligently on this kit (seriously, the kind of work I was putting into my MG Sandrock before unspeakable horrors came upon it...), when a knock doth occur on my door.
I thought to myself, "This BETTER be importa-- ... Oh!"
My copy of the first volume of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin by Vertical, Inc. showed up!!
My GOD, how I'd been waiting for this, and it doesn't disappoint at all!
As one of only two things Gundam still being released stateside, I highly recommend picking these up. Though, they're only doing limited prints, so get yours fast!!! (I've created a pre-order tab for the latest posting on the right-hand bar)
Or, just get it because they've done a fantastic job at not only picking up a title that VIZ dropped almost 10 years ago, but surpassing them in both quality (Nice glossy pages and top-shelf color printing on the color pages) and price (The first Vertical release contains 8 large chapters, which VIZ released over 4 books at about $10 a pop)!
I'm giving such an orchestrated shoutout to Vertical, Inc. just because this can be their breakthrough title and I feel they can go far with this level of quality. Good show, you guys, and I look forward to the future releases!
Anyway, my Tallgeese II is only a quick test-fit assembly, until I can acquire some good spray paints for this guy. Spring is finally starting to show itself, it seems...
But, as fate would have it, I can't finish one without something showing up to take its place...
Yes, indeed, I wasn't even gonna let this one slip away from me! The P-Bandai Hobby Online exclusive MG OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II was -while irritating in its release method- a must-have for the old guilty-pleasured Wing fan I am. ^___^;;
But, ONCE AGAIN, I'm working diligently on this kit (seriously, the kind of work I was putting into my MG Sandrock before unspeakable horrors came upon it...), when a knock doth occur on my door.
I thought to myself, "This BETTER be importa-- ... Oh!"
My copy of the first volume of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin by Vertical, Inc. showed up!!
My GOD, how I'd been waiting for this, and it doesn't disappoint at all!
As one of only two things Gundam still being released stateside, I highly recommend picking these up. Though, they're only doing limited prints, so get yours fast!!! (I've created a pre-order tab for the latest posting on the right-hand bar)
Or, just get it because they've done a fantastic job at not only picking up a title that VIZ dropped almost 10 years ago, but surpassing them in both quality (Nice glossy pages and top-shelf color printing on the color pages) and price (The first Vertical release contains 8 large chapters, which VIZ released over 4 books at about $10 a pop)!
I'm giving such an orchestrated shoutout to Vertical, Inc. just because this can be their breakthrough title and I feel they can go far with this level of quality. Good show, you guys, and I look forward to the future releases!
Anyway, my Tallgeese II is only a quick test-fit assembly, until I can acquire some good spray paints for this guy. Spring is finally starting to show itself, it seems...
2013/03/25
Some Catching Up to Do
Sorry about the inactivity here (and especially on my practically abandoned RPGags page), but things have really decided to get busy real sudden-like. I've opened up art commissions on my facebook page and got hit pretty hard, so a lot of my free time had been used on keeping up on those. I'm about to close them again, so if you want anything and you're on facebook, now's the time to message me!
Anyway, on the flipside, these commissions have been helping me with quite a few items to backlog my collections with.
I got another HGUC I'd been wanting to get since it was announced, even if it is an odd-duck-out MS.
Yes, I actually - and happily - picked up the HGUC Juaggu [Unicorn Ver.]. What can I say, I have an unconditional love for Zeon mobile suits. Though I greatly look forward to the future release of the HGUC Zogok...
Also, I ordered the new up-to-date Mobile Suit Illustrated 2013 [+Drawing] MS Encyclopedia. This way, I'll have almost all the references I'll need for future Gunpla purchases, as this covers everything up to all of AGE and through episode 5 of Unicorn (and the addition of the Jesta Cannon from 6).
The next item was a long-awaited release, for, me, being the hardcore Mega Man fan I am...
The D-Arts Mega Man was a must-have, seeing that not only is it classic Mega man in scale with the other D-Arts figures, but also includes Rush and the elusive Metall!? SOLD!
Of course, everyone should have expected this, since I'd been advertizing it on the side of my page since the pre-orders went up! Yes, Gundam Unicorn episode 6 is now in my hands, and was another beautiful entry to the series. Another year until the finale, but given the supurb quality of the series thus far, I have faith in the time they're putting into them.
And, with Episode 6, I had to order one of the suits introduced in it's scenes...
Even if it's appearance was brief, the RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn's screentime was impressive. I just got this in today, and needless to say, my next order will be for the HGUC Full Armor Unicorn Gundam [Unicorn Mode]...
Well, that's all I got, for now, but I have some photos taken for a few items I plan to review once I get the time to sit down and really write them out.
Until then!
Anyway, on the flipside, these commissions have been helping me with quite a few items to backlog my collections with.
I got another HGUC I'd been wanting to get since it was announced, even if it is an odd-duck-out MS.
Yes, I actually - and happily - picked up the HGUC Juaggu [Unicorn Ver.]. What can I say, I have an unconditional love for Zeon mobile suits. Though I greatly look forward to the future release of the HGUC Zogok...
Also, I ordered the new up-to-date Mobile Suit Illustrated 2013 [+Drawing] MS Encyclopedia. This way, I'll have almost all the references I'll need for future Gunpla purchases, as this covers everything up to all of AGE and through episode 5 of Unicorn (and the addition of the Jesta Cannon from 6).
The next item was a long-awaited release, for, me, being the hardcore Mega Man fan I am...
The D-Arts Mega Man was a must-have, seeing that not only is it classic Mega man in scale with the other D-Arts figures, but also includes Rush and the elusive Metall!? SOLD!
Of course, everyone should have expected this, since I'd been advertizing it on the side of my page since the pre-orders went up! Yes, Gundam Unicorn episode 6 is now in my hands, and was another beautiful entry to the series. Another year until the finale, but given the supurb quality of the series thus far, I have faith in the time they're putting into them.
And, with Episode 6, I had to order one of the suits introduced in it's scenes...
Even if it's appearance was brief, the RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn's screentime was impressive. I just got this in today, and needless to say, my next order will be for the HGUC Full Armor Unicorn Gundam [Unicorn Mode]...
Well, that's all I got, for now, but I have some photos taken for a few items I plan to review once I get the time to sit down and really write them out.
Until then!
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