HGUC Sazabi

A completed HGUC Sazabi by Cagalli-bi.



A little touch up using Gundam marker (gold for all the thrusters and other yellow parts) is enough to bring out the beauty of this model.


The head is much simple as compared to the MG version, but at least the mono-eye camera is movable.





Being smaller in size definitely helps Sazabi to be able to perform more coolsome actions than his bigger MG counterpart. ^^


Char and Amuro's final duel!
Watch the articulation of Sazabi's neck in the right picture - better design than the MG version! ^^
All images from Cagalli-bi.

In Action!! OffShoot Gloucester Cornelia Unit & Others

Although I haven't watch Code Geass, I do have several mecha which I like very much. Apart from Guren Type-02, Gloucester Cornelia Unit is also on my list. Apart from the groovy purple paint scheme, the huge lance looks really cool as well. Too bad Bandai doesn't seem to have any plan for it to be released as a Plamo yet.

Instead, hardcore fans of "the Witch of Britannia" can get the In Action!! OffShoot version of Gloucester Cornelia Unit from Hobby Search, available now at 2,500 Yen.





The cape is (unfortunately? ^^;) made up of plastic parts.
Images from Hobby Search.
On the other hand, hot news for Macross Frontier fans, looks like 1/60 DX Chogokin VF-25 Alto's unit won't be alone when it's released, as his captain's unit will also be available at the same time. ^^ According to Toysdaily, the release date for both is November, and each is priced at 12,600 Yen.


I wonder if the Plamo version will get the same double release treatment as well?
Images from Toysdaily.
Finally, clearer pictures of the recently mentioned COVER Kit HGUC Nu WF and Sangokuden Shun Shang Xiang resin kits:


More depressed over Shun Shang Xiang after this? ^^;
Images from Toysdaily Link 1 and Link 2.

More MG Gundam Ver. 2.0 Goodies

More attractions of MG Gundam Ver. 2.0 being unveiled via a new set of photos from The Gundam Base Side One.





Sliding front skirt armors?



Much wider shoulder articulation to the front.


Such articulation and action are possible since the MGs from the SEED/Destiny series.


Making comparison with MG Acguy shows its improved waist design as compared to Ver. OYW.


Crazy stunt! XD
All images from The Gundam Base Side One.

Revoltech Gurren Lagann & Laevatein & Others

Mentioned a bit about Revoltech and Gurren Lagann (new version) and ARX-8 Laevatein in the recent posting on Tokyo Toy Show 2008. Today we'll take a closer look on both of them

Revoltech Series No. 058 Gurren Lagann "Full Drillized" - August release, 1,995 Yen (with tax).





54 points of articulation and 37 drills on the whole figure!
A review on the 'normal' version can be found in this previous posting.

Revoltech Series No. 059 ARX-8 Laevatein - August release, 2,590 Yen (with tax).






Tons of armaments and equipments to have fun with ^^
All images from GA Graphic.

* Also reported on Gundamanic.

Good news for fans of Yoko. Looks like the rumors in April has been confirmed. Yoko will be released as a Revoltech Fräulein figure, while Enki will get the 'normal' version Yamaguchi treatment.


Enki is the best opponent for Gurren Lagann.


Looks gorgeous at the first glance. ^^ Will Boota be included?
Image from Gundamaniac.
According to Wikipedia, the release dates for the above Revoltech figures as below:
- Gurren Lagann Fully Drillized version - August 15^th
- ARX-8 Laevatein - August 15^th
- Enki - September 15^th


Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann has also be confirmed! The release date is the same as Enki!


Not sure if the price of this complicated figure can remain at 1,995 Yen (the usual price for Revoltech Yamaguchi series).
Yoko is still being listed as a TBA item, but surprisingly,


Nia is being listed as well!


I think this is Anti-spiral Nia, although the official name from the official site for her is Messenger Nia ...


... even though I prefer the 'normal' Nia more ^^
Images from Gurren Lagann's official site.
Then again, before the official announcement from Kaiyodo, nothing can be said to be 'confirmed'. So Nia's fans, keep your fingers crossed and hope that we won't be disappointed ^^

Not finishing with Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, folks who are obsessed with the ultimate mecha can visit Wonder Festival Summer held in Tokyo from August 3^rd onwards to pick up the resin kit of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. Don't forget to pack your wallet with 39,990 Yen for him. ^^ Don't forget to buy the paints and tools needed to assemble and paint this kit as well.

As an event-release item, it's unsure if this item will be reproduced for the mass market after Wonder Festival Summer is over.


The scale is 1/∞ (infinity), which is an 'of-course' case. The actual mecha as big as the Milky Way XD
Image from Toysdaily.