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9:30 PM on 05.16.2013

Shizuoka Hobby Show: Pokemon Plamo

There is more to plamo than just robots. In the past couple of years, Pokemon has gotten in on the plamo action. With several evolution sets already in production, there's a long way still to go before 649. They're inching ev...

Andres Cerrato

6:00 PM on 05.16.2013

Shizuoka Hobby Show: new Gundam High Grade kits

This year's Shizuoka has been my Itchy and Scratchy Land. Ready to go head over heels at all of the sights, only to be disappointed by the sameness of it all. That's not to say that there aren't gems and things to be excited ...

Andres Cerrato

9:15 PM on 05.15.2013

Shizuoka Hobby Show: Master Grade Gundam 3.0

It was just announced yesterday and I wasn't thrilled by the news. It's just what feels like Master Grade Gundam #47. There's a reason why it was made though and Bandai had to prove that today. With what looks like a 1/100 sc...

Andres Cerrato

1:27 AM on 05.15.2013

Saint Cloth Myth project makes announcement via Ustream

Last week, Tamashii Nations teased Saint Seiya fans with an announcement that they had a big news. Setting up a special page with just a banner and a video, all that was said was that the Saint Cloth Myth 10th Anniversary Project had an announcement. Their news would be revealed on May 15 on Ustream at 1:30 Japan Standard Time. So what was their big news? Click the cut to find out!

Vanessa Cubillo

8:40 PM on 05.14.2013

Bandai's big reveal is a new MG RX-78-2 Gundam ver. 3.0

This week is the Shizuoka Hobby Show. Bandai likes to bring out all of the stops and make huge announcements with its plamo lines. The big reveal has come early in the form of the next generation of Master Grade kits. The fir...

Andres Cerrato

10:00 AM on 05.13.2013

Combine two great tastes in one: Gundam models and curry

If there is any dish I love, it's curry. If there's any object I love, it's Gundam models. When the two get together, you would think I'd devour this down. When faced with an unappetizing dish, slap a Gundam on it and watch i...

Andres Cerrato



SHF Sailor Mercury prototype spotted in the wild photo
SHF Sailor Mercury prototype spotted in the wild
by Andres Cerrato


12:30 AM on 05.10.2013

S.H. Figuarts White Ranger pre-order opens on Amazon

Tamashii Nations has announced that Amazon has begun to take pre-orders for Bandai's massively exciting S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Power Rangers White Ranger. Not to be shown up, Big Bad Toy Store has its own pre-orders ope...

Scarecroodle

11:00 PM on 05.09.2013

Rock out with Mega Man X's Ultimate Armor

Despite its fair popularity, I've never really looked into Bandai's D-Arts line. With this upcoming release though, I'm beginning to sorely regret not paying attention sooner. I grew up on the Blue Bomber, and I've followed e...

Emily Smalara



In the name of the moon, SHF Sailor Moon pre-orders open photo
In the name of the moon, SHF Sailor Moon pre-orders open
by Andres Cerrato


11:00 AM on 05.08.2013

New Robot Damashii Report introduces the Shenlong Gundam

Today is just one of those days. Continuing with our nostalgia trips comes the announcement of the Robot Damashii Shenlong Gundam from Gundam Wing. Bandai has been busy with the Gundam Wing line, releasing the grunt Leo and A...

Andres Cerrato

6:00 AM on 05.08.2013

S.H. Figuarts White Ranger officially announced

This shouldn't come as any surprise but there's going to be more Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Figuarts. The White Ranger was teased earlier this year through a promo aired during Akibaranger, so we knew this coming. Today, fi...

Andres Cerrato