God Keron

I used to think that the robot models of Keroro Gunsou are supposed to be follow-up merchandises from the alien frog anime series XD, especially for the recent God Keron.

But apparently, I was wrong ^^


Video clip from Youtube. Follow this link to Youtube if you can't see anything.
No matter how serious Keroro and his subordinates seem to be when they are fighting in God Keron as seen in the video clip, I just can't help but to laugh every time I watch it. I can see some connection with Gundam anime as well, for example, Crossbone Gundam's ABC (Anti-Beam Coating), God Gundam's Hyper Mode, and the rescue scene seems surprisingly similar to the the scene of Domon Kasshu saving Rain in Devil Gundam as well.

Even the movement of God Keron at the very beginning of the clip sounds familiar - it's the same mechanical sound of the MSs found in SEED and SEED Destiny! XD

I even see some references to GaoGaiGar ^^;


Attack! God Keron! XD
Image from Hobby Search.

Gundam Updates from Model Graphix May Issue EDITED

EDITED: Included image of GFF Psycho Gundam Mk. II

More updates on upcoming Gundam merchandises, this time from magazine scans of Model Graphix May Issue, and a few others from Hobby Japan not included in the previous posting.


GFF Psycho Gundam Mk. II - Late July release, 13,650 Yen.
Image from Toysdaily.


MG Gelgoog Mass Productive Type Ver. 2.0 - I don't suppose the extra grenade launcher and stand for the beam rifle are the main attractions of this 'new' MG. ^^; In the end it's down to whether you like pink/red or gray/olive green better, ^^ or maybe both.


MG Sword/Launcher Strike - A little bit more exposure of the two weapons for this Strike.


MG Force Impulse - If you look carefully, there are some differences between the line art of BEE Craft-senshe and the CAD generated. For example, longer feet and sharper front skirt armors for the CAD version, but longer neck in the line art. I hope Bandai can find the best fusion between the two and release a really awesome Impulse.
Also, from the look of it, I believe the arm design will be exactly the same as that of Strike Freedom.


1/100 Astraea - That GN Launcher is extremely attractive, ^^ but I sure hope Bandai designed the handle to be movable, else adjusting the action poses for this weapon is going to be really annoying.
On the left are HG 1/144 Tieren Space Type Commander Unit (May release, 1,575 Yen) and FG Exia Roll-out Color Type for Gundam Double O Nintendo DS pre-orders, i.e. not for sale ^^;


FG Gundam O - Again, this item is not for sale ^^;


HG 1/144 Gundam Nadleeh - Plenty of pink is required for the shield.


HGUC Zaku II FZ - The MMP-80 Machine Gun has been redesigned as well - bigger (and meaner) and comes with a grenade launcher as well.


MSIA Gundam Throne Eins - the first Gundam in Team Trinity to be defeated, but the last to be released (June, 2,626 Yen) ^^;


HCM-Pro Tieren Space Type Set - So the changes between the normal and Sergei's unit are the head, shoulder shields and heels.
Now you get the idea of how much changes you can expect from the upcoming HG 1/144 version as well ^^;


BB Senshi Sangokuden - Koumei ReGZ comes with two face designs (ReGZ and Nu?)


RAHDX GA Ramba Ral - Megahouse's RAHDX series returns with Ramba Ral! Fans of Gundam 0079 or Gouf don't miss him! This will be a summer release but there's no mentioning of the price though. For your reference, the other Gundam figures in the series are priced at either 3,800 or 4,000 Yen.


Musha Keroro Gunsou Series - Quack Doctor Kululu, and the upcoming Giroro Wanderer (?) which will be available in May at 630 Yen.
All images from Toysdaily.

Gundam 00 Episode 25

Setsuna

Well, we come to it at last - the final episode of Gundam Double O Season One. This episode is mainly about the showdown between Setsuna in GN Arms and Alejandro's golden Mobile Armor. On the other hand, Allelujah/Hallelujah is fighting both Sergei and Soma in his damaged Kyrios. His Schizophrenia reaches a new height when he brushed his hair backward O_O

Graham's customized Flag makes a comeback after so many episodes in the factory. The design of that Flag is totally kick-ass, especially the face, but for me, its appearance is quite anticlimactic, because its engagement with Exia is just too short, which really cut short a lot of excitement. So much for all my anticipation. :( My speculation is that the writer is under the pressure to push Graham's Flag into this episode, so that Graham can get another MS in Season Two, and Bandai can release a new Gunpla for him -_-

Anyway, make sure you don't miss the ending credit. Plenty of information and surprises about Season Two can be found in there.





































Can you spot Patrick the cockroach? ^^




You can watch this episode on Youku (with Chinese subtitle).

Stuff you can expect in Season Two:
- Saji in space
- Mass produced GN-X with lance
- Graham in mask
- Ribbons in charge
- Serigei, Kathy, Ian Vasty, Wong Liu Mei and many original cast
- Neena Trinity
- Gundam Double O

Click here to view all the scenes in the ending credit.


GN-00 Gundam Double O - click here to take a closer look at him.