2020: A Year In Review

 

It has been quite a productive year, especially during the Circuit Breaker!

[Kit Insight] Bandai Gunpla 40th Anniversary [Mobile Suit Gundam] Logo Plastic Model - Straight Build

 

A nifty little model kit memento to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Gunpla!

[Kit Insight] Bandai Entry Grade 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam - Straight Build

Model Number: RX-78-2
Designation: EFSF Prototype Close Combat Mobile Suit

The Entry Grade label does not do this masterpiece justice!

[Kit Insight] Bandai MGEX 1/100 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Ver. Ka - Light Build

Model Number: RX-0
Designation: Vist Foundation Prototype Full Psychoframe Mobile Suit

The Master Grade Extreme version of the Unicorn Gundam is the definitive Beast of Possibility.

[GALLERY] Bandai PG 1/60 RX-0[N/AA] Unicorn Gundam Unit 02 Banshee Norn [Armed Armor Ver.] - Customised Build

Model Number: RX-0[N/AA]
Designation: EFSF Prototype Full Psychoframe Armed Armor Equipped Mobile Suit

After close to 5 years, the Black Lion finally stands.

[Kit Insight] Bandai Figure-Rise Standard Ace Force Butterfly - Painted Build

Something refreshing and different from Bandai!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7/U7x Uraven Gundam [Sensor Bit Test Type] - Customised Build

Model Number: PFF-X7/U7x
Designation: Hiroto Kuga’s Customised Gunpla for Long-Range Sniping and Localised Command & Control

In any form of warfare whether offline or online, information is king.

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7II/S6-Mod.E Saturnix Gundam [Mod. Enceladus] - Customised Build

Model Number: PFF-X7II/S6-Mod.E
Designation: Hiroto Kuga's Customised Gunpla for Heavy Anti-Gundam Frame Combat

When the original Saturnix is not enough, you bring in one of its moons.

[Kit Insigh] Premium Bandai RE100 1/100 ZMT-S12G Shokew - Light Build

 

Model Number: ZMT-S12G
Designation: BESPA Prototype General Purpose Mobile Suit

Henshin! Kamen Rider Shokew dropping in (wrong show I know)! 

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7II/NU Core Nu Gundam - Customised Build (WIP)

Model Number: PFF-X7II/NU
Designation: Hiroto's Customised High-Performance Attack Use Mobile Suit

Oh how the tables have turned (again)!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 AGP-X1/NU-S Fake Nu Gundam [Alus Custom] - Customised Build (WIP)

Model Number: AGP-X1/NU-S

Designation: Alus' Customised High-Performance Attack Use Mobile Suit

This (Fake) Nu Gundam is not just for show!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7/M1 Mercuone Gundam [Littoral Combat Colours] - Customised Build

Model Number: PFF-X7/M1
Designation: Hiroto Kuga's Customised Gunpla for Underwater & Near Shore Combat Operations

The Mercuone really accentuates the term "Diver".

[Gunplanerd Giveaway] Win a free T-shirt from Uniqlo's Gunpla 40th Anniversary UT Collection!

Win an awesome Mobile Suit Gundam series T-Shirt from Uniqlo's new Gunpla 40th Anniversary UT Collection!

[GALLERY] Bandai HG 1/144 RX-78-2U Gundam & MS-06U Zaku II [Uniqlo Ver.] - Customised Builds

Even after the end of the One Year War, the legendary rivalry between the White Devil and the Crimson Comet continues.

[Kit Insight] Bandai HGCE 1/144 GAT-04+AQM/E-A4E1 Jet Windam - Painted Build

Model Number: GAT-04+AQM/E-A4E1
Designation: OMNI Enforcer Mass Production General Purpose Mobile Suit

In a timeline where cannon fodder mobile suits are blown up en masse, the Windam is one of the coolest-looking grunt units to be blown up en masse.

[Kit Insight] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7/E3 Earthree Gundam [Dive Into Dimension Clear] - Light Build

Model Number: PFF-X7/E3
Designation: Hiroto's Customised High Performance General Purpose Gunpla

Core Change: Docking Go! This is the Core Gundam that started it all!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 AGP-X1/E3-S Eldora Earthree Gundam [Alus Custom] - Painted Build

Model Number: AGP-X1/E3-S

Designation: Alus' Customised High Performance General Purpose Mobile Suit

This is a vast improvement over the Core mobile suit design!

[CUSTOM] Premium Bandai HGBDR 1/144 DT-6800EL Eldora Daughtress - Painted Build

Model Number: DT-6800EL 
Designation: Eldora Mass Production Assault Use Mobile Suit 

Cannon fodder can also have big guns.

[Kit Insight] Orange Cat Factory Non-Scale Super Robot Heroes ExCreR [Initial Release Ver.] - Straight Build

This is one sharp and edgey blue boy!

[Kit Insight] Bandai HG 1/144 RX-78-2U Gundam [Uniqlo Beyond Global Ver.] - Painted Build

Model Number: RX-78-2U
Designation: Uniqlo Customised Close Combat Mobile Suit

There is no better way to commemorate the Gunpla 40th Anniversary than with a groundbreaking space-age High Grade 1/144 scale model kit!

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 bEXM-15/J Portanova Close Combat Type (Protective Escort Specification)

Model Number: bEXM-15/J
Designation: Bryon Army Limited Mass Production 3rd Generation EXAMAC System for Close Combat

Similar to its cockroach-inspired colour scheme, the J-Type Portanova is fast, agile and hard to kill.

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 eEXM-17/S-01 Alto Commandant Type [High Mobility Configuration]

Model Number: eEXM-17/S-01
Designation: Allied Earth Forces 3rd Generation Ultra Performance High Command Limited EXAMAC System

Even in alternate futures where giant robots are used to wage war, leaders still have to get things done themselves.

[GIVEAWAY] Gunplanerd #CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge - April to June 2020

[GIVEAWAY UPDATE] #CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Entries are now live!

[Kit Insight] Bandai GFrame 09 RGM-79 GM (27A Armor & 27F Frame)

Bandai continues to tease us with cool-looking mobile suit reimaginations with the GFrame line of pre-built collectibles!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HG 1/144 RGE-G2100C/AVA.21 Clanche Custom (Avalon SDV-021)

Model Number: RGE-G2100C/AVA.21 Clanche Custom (Avalon SDV-021)
Designation: AVALON Limited Production Commander-Type Transformable Standard Design Variation

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #20 - one of the most underrated designs from Gundam AGE! Also, what a productive Circuit Breaker!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBD 1/144 GH-001RB Grimoire Red Beret

Model Number: GH-001RB
Designation: Rommel's Custom General Purpose Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #19 - one of the coolest GBN re-imaginations to one of the most unique mobile suit designs!

[Kit Insight] Bandai HG 1/144 RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type - Straight Build

Model Number: RX-79[G]

Designation: EFGF Limited Production Ground Use General Purpose Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #18 - an enhanced blast the the past!

[Kit Insight] Premium Bandai HGUC 1/144 RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] + FF-X29A G-Parts [Hrududu] - Painted Build

Model Number: RX-121-1 + FF-X29A
Designation: Titans Test Team Prototype High Mobility General Purpose Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #17 - Advancing into the AOZ meta!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HG 1/144 RMS-809K Self-Propelled Combat Support Gun Platform "Bulldog" [Federal Police Model]

Model Number: RMS-809K
Designation: EFSF Prototype Heavy Combat Support Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #16 - bringing a distinctive Gundam Seed mobile suit design into the Universal Century!

[CUSTOM] Premium Bandai HGTO 1/144 RGM-79HC/2 GM Guard Custom (Combat Veterans Use)

Model Number: RGM-79HC/2
Designation: EFSF Limited Mass Production Base Defence Use Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #15 - adding even more badassery to an already very badass GM design!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGUC 1/144 MS-18J Kämpfer Mass Production Type [Jungle Warfare Specification]

Model Number: MS-18J
Designation: Principality of Zeon Mass Production Heavy Assault Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #14 - a refined design of a unique Zeonic design.

[CUSTOM] Premium Bandai HG00 1/144 GNX-803T GN-X IV (A-Laws Remnants)

Model Number: GNX-803T
Designation: A-Laws Limited Mass Production General Purpose Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #13 - revisiting the 00 Gundam universe!

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 eEXM-17/M1A1 Alto Ground Type [Main Battle Tank]

Model Number: eEXM-17/M1A1

Designation: Earth Federation Army Limited Production 3^rd Generation Heavy Assault EXAMAC System

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #12 - having tank threads does not a Main Battle Tank automatically make. Having lots of weapons while having tank threads, however, does. 

[Kit Insight] Bandai 30MM 1/144 bEXM-15 Portanova Marine Type (Purple) - Straight Build

Model Number: bEXM-15
Designation: Bryon Army Mass Production 3rd Generation Underwater Specification EXAMAC System

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #11 - a Portanova that looks really good even without a single drop of paint, a testament to the fantastic design and engineering of the whole 30MM series.

[GALLERY] Bandai Limited Item HGUC 1/144 AMS-123X-X Moon Gundam (Clear Color) - Light Build

Model Number: AMS-123X-X
Designation: Neo Zeon Prototype Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #10 - a limited edition variant of a superbly designed and engineered High Grade model kit!

[CUSTOM] Premium Bandai MG 1/100 RGM-79D GM Cold Districts Type (EFGF 16th Marines Regiment)

Model Number: RGM-79D

Designation: EFGF Mass Production General Purpose Mobile Suit for Cold Climates

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #9 complete: my second painted Master Grade build!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7/J5 Jupitive Gundam (FX Colours)

Model Number: PFF-X7/J5
Designation: Hiroto's Customised High Mobility Gunpla for Space Combat

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #8 - Core Gundams are really a great addition to the HG 1/144 line, being so much fun to build and customise. 

[Kit Insight] Bandai SD G-Generation Zero Wing Gundam - Straight Build

Model Number: XXXG-01W

Designation: Transformable General Purpose Use Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #7 - A (Buster Rifle) blast from the past!

[Kit Insight] Bandai RG 1/144 RX-93 Nu Gundam - Painted Build

Model Number: RX-93
Designation: EFSF Single Production High Performance Newtype Use Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #6 - without a shadow of a doubt, this is the best Real Grade model kit ever. Sorry, RG 1/144 Sazabi, you got dethroned.

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 bEXM-15/S Portanova Commander Type (Flight Unit Equipped)

Model Number: bEXM-15/S
Designation: Bryon Army Limited Production 3rd Generation Commander Use High Performance EXAMAC System

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #5 - the Portanova (and by extension the entire 30MM series) is so ripe for intense customisation!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HG 1/144 RX-78-G40 Gundam G40

Model Number: RX-78-G40
Designation: EFSF Prototype High Performance Close Combat Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #4 - the HG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam G40 Industrial Design Ver. is really a groundbreaking High Grade.

[Kit Insight] Bandai MG 1/100 ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner ZAKU Warrior [Lunamaria Hawke Custom] - Straight Build

Model Number: ZGMF-1000/A1
Designation: ZAFT Mass Production Heavy Assault Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #3 - a very refreshing change of scenery!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7/V2 Veetwo Gundam Full Package [Jungler Lane Colours]

Model Number: PFF-X7/V2
Designation: Hiroto's Customised Gunpla for Ground Combat

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #2 - a more grounded colour scheme for a groundpounding mobile suit!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGUC 1/144 RX-9/TTT Narrative Gundam (Titans Test Team Psycho Package Testing Ver.)

Model Number: RX-9/TTT
Designation: Titans Test Team Prototype Research & Development Use Mobile Suit

#CircuitBreakerBacklogChallenge Build #1 - the Narrative Gundam C-Packs had to get its design cues from somewhere.

[Kit Insight] Bandai HGUC 1/144 AMX-104/02 R-Jarja Unit 02 - Customised Build

Model Number: AMX-104/02
Designation: Neo Zeon Prototype High Performance Commander Use Mobile Suit

Bearing a distinctive and striking visage, the R-Jarja finely toes the line between standard and unconventional mobile suit design.

[Kit Insight] GoodSmileCompany Moderoid 1/60 RK-92M Savage [Mithril Type] - Customised Build

Model Number: RK-92M
Designation: Mithril 2nd Generation Mass Production General Purpose Use Arm Slave

This model kit of the Savage has NO RIGHT being this good.

[Kit Insight] Premium Bandai HGUC 1/144 RX-78-6 Gundam G06 [Mudrock] - Painted Build

Model Number: RX-78-6
Designation: EFSF Prototype High Performance Mobile Suit for Sustained Terrestrial Combat

Finally, the Mudrock gets a proper model kit with awesome engineering and mechanical design!

[Straight Build] Bandai Expo Limited HGUC 1/144 RX-80PR/G Pale Rider (Ground Heavy Equipment Type) [HADES Mode] Extra Finish Ver.

Model Number: RX-80PR/G
Designation: EFSF Prototype High Performance General Purpose Mobile Suit

The only Horseman that keeps getting the model kit treatment!

[Painted Build] Premium Bandai HGUC 1/144 RX-78-1 Gundam (21st Century Real Type Combat Deployment Colours)

Model Number: RX-78-1
Designation: EFSF Single Production High Performance Mobile Suit for Close Range Combat

Always prefer duller militaristic colour schemes over loud primary colours!

[Straight Build] Bandai MG 1/100 XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (Endless Waltz)

Model Number: XXXG-01SR

Designation: Commander-use Close Quarters Combat Desert Mobile Suit

For many of us 90s kids, the Sandrock will always be a part of our childhood.