MG 1/100 Tallgeese (Endless Waltz)

The "Endless Waltz" hasn't ended yet with the completion of all the first five Gundams of Gundam Wing. It is not yet complete, not without the Tallgeese, the first mobile suit of Zechs Marquise. It has been a long time since fans wished for a Master Grade treatment of this mobile suit. Thanks to the Endless Waltz manga (not the OVA) and every Gundam Wing fan's wish has become a reality. Nicely done and detailed under Bandai's plastic engineering and craftsmanship.

It brings back memories from the Gundam Wing Era but with more stylish punch. I'm singing the "Just Communication" theme in my mind as I am writing this. I'm hoping that Bandai will continue the Endless Waltz with the five Gundam Wing mobile suits in Katoki's custom format as seen in the OVA.

Gundam Wing model kits is expected to continue with the "Frozen Teardrop" mobile suits as announced earlier. I can't wait to see those, but I also hope for the animated version of the "Frozen Teardrop".

This model kit is expected to be released this month, January 2013 for 3,800 yen.

Official Photos: MG 1/100 RX-93 Nu Gundam Ver. Ka

The official photos and box art of the MG 1/100 RX-93 Nu Gundam Ver. Ka has been released. As a common feature to all ver. Ka boxes, the design is just a simple white background with a CGI graphic of the model. We've already seen a lot of images of this model and it's a really looking sharp and very detailed version of the Amuro Ray's famous mobile suit as redesigned by Hajime Katoki. The model itself though just an MG, its details are actually very PG-ish. Nice to see that Bandai's technology has gotten very far to be able produce a highly detailed and awesome model kit such as this.

This kit will be available for purchase on 15th of this month (December), 2012 for 7,350 yen. Preorders are available now on most hobby stores. I guess I have to find a way to squeeze my tight budget and get this one even if I still have a lot of un-assembled model kits.

Gunpla EXPO World Tour Japan 2012

22nd of November, Gunpla EXPO World Tour has just went back to it's home in Japan, and as expected there are lot of new announcements from Bandai. New release announcements such as MG 1/100 Sinanju Stein, a variation of the Sinanju to be released of February 2013. MG 1/100 Aile Strike Gundam HD Kai/Remaster, a new update MG version to correspond with those recent MG Gundam SEED releases, scheduled as Spring 2013 Release.

They also got a planned new RG which is RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam. It seems that Bandai is really serious in this product line. A fully colored MG 1/100 Tallgeese which looks fantastic. New Gundam AGE MG Kits. An HG 1/144 Blue Frame Astray Second Revise, also for 2013 release, and so much more.

Official Photos: MG 1/100 Aegis Gundam

As the release date of MG 1/100 Aegis gets nearer, Bandai releases the box art and the official photos of the this model kit. This nice boxart shows the mobile suit as well as the transformed mobile armor mode. I always love looking at these master grade box arts as is shows the mobile suit in a semi-realistic and non-cartoony style. I wish I had a skill to paint my kits and make it look like the ones on these box arts. The model itself looks fantastic in these photos. I can't wait to display all the first five Gundam SEED model kits side by side.

This latest addition to the master grade Gundam SEED product line will be released this coming 25th of October for 4,800 yen (5,040 yen including 5% tax) and preorders are still available at HLJ, Hobby Search and Amiami.

Gunpla EXPO World Tour Singapore 2012

Gunpla EXPO World Tour had arrived at Singapore is currently being held at Atrium Level 1 of NEX at Serangoon, Singapore. The event started last 30th of August and will be there until the 9th of September. I went there to personally witness the new model kits and to share with you the experience with these shots that I made.

More Official Photos of MG 1/100 Buster Gundam

Bandai has added more images to the earlier released official photos. As usual, Bandai never fails to impress me. It looks really nice and sharp on every angle. And they added some cool CG artwork too. It gets more exciting as the release date gets closer. Set to be released this month of September, be sure to preorder if you want to get one of the initial releases.

Event Photos: Chara Hobby 2012 - MG 1/100 Aegis & Buster

There are lots of new Gundam Model kits that were showcased during the recently held Chara Hobby 2012, but what I am excited about are the MG models kits from Gundam SEED. Earlier, the official full color photos of the MG 1/100 Buster Gundam were released, but this is the first time that we can view MG 1/100 Aegis Buster Gundam up close in full color.

Official Photos: MG 1/100 Buster Gundam

Finally, the box art and the official promotional photos of the of the MG 1/100 Blitz Gundam has been released. We have first seen the uncolored prototype model at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2012, but this is the first time that we see this model in color. The details looks very sharp. I can't wait to complete all the first five Gundams of Gundam SEED in Master Grade form.

1000 Words: MG Red Frame Astray

A nice photo of my MG 1/100 Red Frame Astray. Taken indoor near the window where the sun rays passes through and shadows were cast by the window bars. The backdrop is just a plain white cardboard and I added another white cardboard below the base as a reflector. I framed it with some vignette on photoshop to add a dramatic effect. The end result is nothing short of amazing.

Official Photos: MG 1/100 Blitz Gundam

We've seen the full color model from the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2012, but this time, Bandai has finally released the official photos and boxart of Master Grade 1/100 Blitz Gundam. It looks like it has a very flexible articulation that can replicate a wide variety of poses as seen from the anime. This model is scheduled to be released this month.

Event Photos: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2012 - New MG kits

The Shizuoka Hobby Show is currently being held in Japan (May 17-20 at Shizuoka City). As expected, Bandai and the new Gundam models kits are there to showcase their new and upcoming products. Here are some notable Gundam photos in that event.