Gundam DismantleLooks like an accident happened when they tried to dismantle the 1/1 scale Gundam in Odaiba.
Could it be that the Gundam gods didn't approve?
Via Hatimaki.
Bandai World Gunpla CompetitionWe've had Good Smile Company x Danny Choo, Kotobukiya x Danny Choo and it gives me great pleasure to announce Bandai x AFA x Danny Choo. Muhahahaha! Cant be bothered to copy/paste so head along to the official site for more details of this Bandai off...
GUNDAM EXPOWhile I'm stuck indoors working on the DC to MG migration, Akibahobby-san is out n about taking a load of pics for us at the Gundam Expo being held at Tokyo Big Sight this weekend (last day tomorrow) - check out his pics which include this 1/35 scale...
GunplaA bunch of Gunpla from the Wonfes - finishing off with some Patlabor at the end of this post and continuing to look at the other Mecha related photos including Gurren Lagann in this post over at figure.fm
Gundam GiveawayLooks like figure.fm is really taking off with a load of Japanese press covering the co-branded figure.fm x Kotobukiya Otacool site. Coverage from Gizmodo, MSN, Livedoor and more to come ^^;
http://www.new-akiba.com/archives/2009/07/otacool.html...
Gundam Opening CeremonyVideo of the opening ceremony of the 1/1 scale Gundam at Odaiba.
Many festivities and a load of fans gathered at the venue this weekend. I didn't make it for the opening but will go again. The best time to go will be at about 7PM.
Hina RobotExtreme LOL - very sweet indeed! Why make your own coffee when you can have this adorable Hina robot do it for you.
Clockwork is the person who developed Hina and the specs are below:-
Height: 36cm
Weight: 1.1kg
Servo: KRS-788HV×20、GWS-PICO-ST...
Gunpla N PantsuDiscovered that comrade Yoshimu-san had an FG account and stumbled across these most interesting Gunpla N Pantsu photos that he took.
For those who don't know, FG is a social networking site for figure/model collectors and creators. You need to be...
RX-78Now it moves!
Looks like they now got the steam, head movements and sound effects going. Sounds like its going to take off!
And for those who missed it - the photos are in the Gundam Odaiba photo article.
Original text from wcloudx below.Someo...
Gundam Lit UpUpdate: Now includes HD video (day time).
The Gundam Odaiba now lights up at night. All thats left I think is the steam shooting out from the joints.
More pics at Pink Tentacle.
Assembled Odaiba GundamUpdate: The night time shots I took tonight are up in the Gundam Odaiba photo article.
Its complete and Punynari has more pics at his burogu! (update: and more!)
Cant wait to see it with my own eyes!
As for the location - it should be right he...
Odaiba GundamUpdate: Its complete!
Father of many Dollfie daughters Punynari updates us with more progress on the 1/1 scale Gundam that's being built in Odaiba - more pics at his burogu.
Gundam dolphin looks great.
Up skirt shot. Love the decals.
This is...
Iron ManMore and more samples seems to be arriving by the truckload of late and I thought I'd pick out all the "boys toys" from the lot starting with Iron Man.
Gundam ProjectPunynari gets along to Odaiba and takes a few pics for us of the 1/1 scale Gundam thats currently being built - more pics at his burogu.
From the looks of these photos, it looks like they've done a really good job in making RX78 look more than dec...
Green Tokyo GundamSome progress photos of the 1/1 scale Gundam RX78 thats being built in Odaiba.
They currently got the frame up for the legs and also have many other bits n pieces lying around the construction site.
RX78 will be ready on the 11th of July. While y...
Transforming Lego ValkyrieGot some spare Lego lying around at home and not enough dosh to buy a Valkyrie?
If so then get along to Kaisun who has all the steps needed to make this Valkyrie - which even transforms to Gerwalk and Battroid mode.
As for my fave Macross series?...
Hot Toys Iron ManT'was only yesterday when I said to myself that I'd love to get my hands on a Hot Toys Iron Man and in no less than 24 hours later a sample of the Iron Man MK III arrives from one of my sponsors! ^^;;;
Mmmmm. Rabu mai jobu desu ^^;
The chest and...
Life-Size GundamLate hijack desu. Very much looking forward to seeing this life size Gundam thats going to be built in Odaiba round the corner.
Apart from the head being able to move up/down/side to side, there will be devices all over the body that will let of so...
Full Transformers ROTF TrailerVery nice indeed - must see!
Original text from Actar below.Hits Youtube!
Nuff said.
Pic is of the titular character The Fallen.
Gundam Unicorn Anime OPAwesome fanmade Gundam Unicorn OP. Love the animation style - reminded me of one of my fave Gundam OP's -Stardust memory.
And Stardust Memory below.
And while I'm at it - don't let the OP of War in the Pocket below fool you - a brilliant an...
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen TrailerLoved the first Transformers movie and most looking forward to the second installment - latest trailer below.
Original text from Guarayakha below.Have you seen it!? My anticipation for the movie just went over the roof in this during the 30 seco...
Perfect Grade RedFrameLooks like I'm going to get back into Gundam modeling come this March when the PG Astray is out. Retails for a whopping [currency=18900].
The PDF of the above image also states that it will come with a comic of some sort and that you need to be over...
Gundam ModsHole O Gundam mod spotted in one of this months hobby mags at my local book store.
Wanted to do mods to my Gundams but never got round to it - didn't have the know-how either.
How many of you mod your Gundams or do you prefer to keep the original p...
Tower O GundamMember Zyuan shows us his Gundam collection - a load of GFF and kits. In the larger version you can spy some figures too. I must get back into Gunpla!
Original text from zyuan below.Hello everyone. How about a little Gundam motivation to kick off...
Ready Made GunplaIn all the garage kit events that I go to, I always see these chaps selling ready made Gunpla.
This ready made Gundam OO is selling for [currency=14000] and the Unicorn below for [currency=16000].
Alternatively, one can pay [currency=90000] at Yaho...
Gundam HeadsMany cool Gundam designs out there but have been wondering whether you would buy just the head? I personally prefer to have the whole body too. Would not mind having this though - especially if the cockpit opens to fit a figma ^^; This Nu Gundam head...
GundamingHmmm. I really need to get back into Gundamming but finding time to start modeling again is going to be tough.
How often do you get around to making a new kit?
Via Byonavi.
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Gurren LagannTaken at the Chara Hobby yesterday. One of the nicest figures of Gurren Lagann to date.
Unfortunately I wasn't taking notes and didn't pay attention to who makes this - first one to tell me will be credited here ^^;
Update:Thanks to Arekusu...
GundamYikes - has it really been that long since the last Gundam article ^^;
These were taken today at the Chara Hobby being held this weekend at Makuhari.
