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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

3:00 PM on 05.13.2013

Teru Fujita's Androids are more than meets the eye

The latest Tenacious Toys Super Series Sundays release is out, and it's a series of custom 3-inch Androids from Teru Fujita. The initial appearance of the figure is that of a regular DIY Android, so there has to be something ...

Brian Szabelski

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

4:00 PM on 05.11.2013

Tomopop Review: Bandai's Super Robot Chogokin Volfogg

Quick confession: I've never seen The King of Braves GaoGaiGar. I understand that it was something of a hit but, so far, I've given it a miss. However, I've long held the belief that a good design can stand on its merits (ie,...

Scarecroodle

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

8:00 PM on 05.03.2013

Point and laugh at the new MG Strike Gundam on display

I won't say that the new Master Grade edition of the Strike Gundam is bad. I expect it to be a great kit. The Strike Gundam is my favorite mobile suit, I have over 10 of them built between scales, and I may even get this one....

Andres Cerrato

8:00 AM on 04.26.2013

Steampunk Star Wars creations: Even better than it sounds

There's nothing I love more than when something already awesome gets the steampunk treatment. Today's steampunk finds both come from the world of Star Wars. First up is this amazingly detailed AT-AT Walker made by Flickr use...

Vanessa Cubillo

2:00 PM on 04.18.2013

Mecha Workshop's Armarauders are things of beauty

Mecha Workshop is a relative newcomer to the toy world, but boy ... their first product is shaping up to be something special. That would be the forthcoming Armarauders line, which already has a full story behind it and some ...

Brian Szabelski

11:30 PM on 04.17.2013

MG Crossbone Gundam X-2 attempts to get you to proxy it

Out of completely nowhere, the Crossbone X-2 was announced as an upcoming Master Grade release. While people were waiting a while for this news, the announcement quickly turned into disappointment as it was a Premium Bandai e...

Andres Cerrato

9:00 PM on 04.10.2013

Miyazawa Model Expo 31: Kaiyodo's Revoltech

Products rarely survive by taking risks. Companies stick with what customers want from them and will take their money in the process. When it comes to Revoltech, there's a sure-fire way to make sure that the money they need w...

Andres Cerrato

2:00 PM on 03.29.2013

Bandai makes old new with 1/72 Hikaru's VF-1A/S Valkyrie

The love for Macross has been a nearly 30 year affair. With Frontier receiving so much of the attention over the past couple of years, it's time to step back and look at what got us to this point. While chogokin and other fig...

Andres Cerrato

1:00 PM on 03.28.2013

Why yes, lots of new Gunpla are up for pre-order

During the doldrums of summer, you'll have some free time on your hands. Why not spend it doing something constructive? No, not actually going back to school for your Masters or helping the community, but staying inside and b...

Andres Cerrato