A Hot-headed Pilot Can Also Look Cool

MegaHouse's 1/8th scaled character figures based on Gundam SEED HD Remaster continues with the hot-headed pilot of the Duel - Yzak Joule. But this time it was made in collaboration with Alter under Alpha X Omega - a joint project of Alter and MegaHouse.

Following G.E.M. - Athrun Zala, RAH DX G.A. NEO - Lacus Clyne and G.E.M. - Kira Yamato, this is their fourth Gundam SEED HD Remaster character albeit under a different product line. I love how Yzak Joule turns out. I'm not sure whether it's because of the additional effort by Alter but it seems to be a lot better in comparison against Athrun Zala and Kira Yamato. I just don't understand why all these four figures are posed with a streched arm. It would look as though they're singing if displayed together with those streched arms. But it's great that Yzak Joule comes with alternate non-stretched arm covering an alternate scarred face.

He may be a hot-headed bad guy in Gundam SEED, but I like how his character develops until Gundam SEED Destiny. And one of my favorite mobile suit form the series is the Duel (with the assault shroud), so it's kinda interesting to see its pilot on my display shelf. I hope they would continue with Dearka Elsman (Buster pilot) and  Nicol Amalfi (Blitz Pilot) to complete the main cast of Gundam SEED.

To be released on September 2013 for 7,665 yen, preorders are now available at Amiami, HLJ, Hobby Search and Otacute.

Official Photos: GEM Gundam SEED - Kira Yamato

Joining the previously released G.E.M. Athrun Zala and RAH DX G.A. NEO Lacus Clyne, Kira Yamato's GEM treatment is finally here and ready to be preordered today. We saw him the first time in unpainted prototype stage at Wonder Festival 2012 Summer. Now we can see the fully completed figure in these official photos. He comes with his droid bird Tori, which can be placed either on his shoulder or on his palms. He can be display in pair with either Lacus Clyne or Atrun Zala with hands reaching out for each other.

Based on these images, it seems that he does not come with an alternate non-stretched left arm so there is no way you can display him without looking like he's trying to reach something. Anyway, this is the best figure of Kira Yamato that I have seen so far and as a huge fan of the Gundam SEED series, this one should join my collection.

An April 2013 Release for 7,665 Yen. Preorders for this figure starts today, 8th of November 2012 and it is now available on Amiami, HLJ, Hobby Search and Otacute

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.

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.

Preorders: G.E.M. Series Athrun Zala and RAH DX G.A. NEO Lacus Clyne

It seems that Megahouse isn't going to release a POP for October because there isn't any preorder announcement 'till now. I was going to be relieved that my wallet can relax on October, but Megahouse just announced two new figures from Gundam SEED universe, G.E.M. Series Athrun Zala and RAH DX G.A. NEO Lacus Clyne. And as a huge fan of the series, I gotta have them. So much for my wallet relaxing, and for that, I hate you Megahouse.

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.