2021: A Year In Review

In the blink of an eye, 2021 has quickly gone by.

[Kit Insight] Bandai Code Geass 1/35 Alexander Type-02 [Production Spec] - Painted Build

Model Number: WOX-Type02/A

Designation: Europia United Special Forces Knightmare Frame for Anti-Knightmare Frame Combat

No, this is not Blue Arcee.

[Kit Insight] Bandai MG 1/100 GN-005 Gundam Virtue - Straight Build

Model Number: GN-005
Designation: Celestial Being Heavy Artillery Mobile Suit

A wonderfully crafted Master Grade that still suffers from the line's inherent issues.

[Accessory Analysis] EffectWings 1/144 Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher for Hi-Nu/ Nu Gundam - Straight Build

 

Do you prefer large cannons or fin funnels?

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBB 1/144 MSB-GH03 Gundam Helios [Initial Rollout Ver.] - Painted Build

Model Number: MSB-GH03
Designation: Ryusei Fudo's Custom Mobile Suit

A Gunpla design that truly personifies the essence of the Gundam Breaker series!

[Kit Insight] Bandai 30MM 1/144 eEXM-30 Espossito α - Straight Build

Model Number: eEXM-30
Designation: Earth Alliance Mass Production 4th Generation Transformable EXAMAC System

The age of transformable EXAMACs has arrived.

[Kit Insight] Premium Bandai HG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam [PR Ambassador of the Japan Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai] - Light Build

Will Bandai ever stop making new versions of the venerable RX-78-2 Gundam? I think we all know the answer to that.

[Kit Insight] Bandai Kyoukai Senki HG 1/72 CO-03BR-B Bunyip Boomerang (Type B Equipment) - Customised Build

Model Number: CO-03BR-B
Designation: Confederation of Oceania Mass Production General Purpose Use AMAIM

Truly, one of the most unique model kits to come out this year!

[Kit Insight] Bandai Kyoukai Senki HG 1/72 YM-02 MAILeS Kenbu - Straight Build

Model Number: YM-02
Designation: Amō Shiiba's Close Combat Oriented MAILeS (I-LeS-equipped AMAIM)

The Bandai Kyoukai Senki HG 1/72 line of AMAIM model kits continues to impress!

[Kit Insight] Bandai Entry Grade 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam [Ver. BAIHU] - Light Build

Model Number: RX-78-2

Designation: EFSF Prototype Close Combat Mobile Suit

The White Tiger descends!

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 EXM-E7a-S Spinatia [Type: Assassin Custom]

Model Number: EXM-E7a-S
Designation: Maxion Forces Limited Mass Production 4th Generation EXAMAC for Covert Operations

Spinatia in your area!

[Kit Insight] Mcshow Metal Build 1/72 X-105 Blue Warrior

Third party die-cast figures can be a bit of a mixed bag: while they cost a fraction of officially-sanctioned ones, the quality may sometimes leave much to be desired.

[Kit Insight] Bandai Kyoukai Senki HG 1/72 KM-01 MAILeS Byakuchi (Cluster Rockets Equipped) - Painted Build

 

Model Number: KM-01
Designation: Kiwa no Kyokkou Affiliated General Purpose MAILeS (I-LeS-equipped AMAIM)

These new High Grade model kits are a blast to build and pose!

[CUSTOM] HGTO 1/144 FA-78 Fusillade Armament Gundam "Thundershock"

Model Number: FA-78
Designation: EFSF Prototype Anti-Fortress Heavy Assault Mobile Suit

A familiar weapons loadout with a familiar colour scheme.

[Kit Insight] Bandai Entry Grade 1/144 RX-78-2[US] Gundam [American Type] - Light Build

 

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

A gorgeous variant of a fantastic, low-priced model kit!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGCE 1/144 GAT-02L2+AQM/E-M11 Doppelhorn Dark Dagger L

Model Number: GAT-02L2+AQM/E-M11
Designation: Earth Alliance OMNI Enforcer Mass Production Mobile Suit for Anti-Ship Combat

A dark dagger with a long blade.

[Kit Insight] Kotobukiya Megami Device 1/1 Sol Hornet - Straight Build

It's quite refreshing to build a Mecha Girl model kit every once in a while, and the Megami Device line is a pretty good getaway.

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 EXM-A9s.1/J Spinatio (Sengoku Type: Spear)

Model Number: EXM-A9s.1/J
Designation: Maxion Forces Mass Production 4th Generation EXAMAC for Heavy Attack

When the going gets tough, the tough gets upgraded.

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 EXM-A9n/D Spinatio (Ninja Type: Daimyo)

Model Number: EXM-A9n/D
Designation: Maxion Limited Production 4th Generation EXAMAC for Heavy Assault

Who needs ranged weaponry when you are bristling with kunai.

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7II/N8S-Mod.T Nepteight Gundam Heavy Beam Attack Type [Mod.Triton] - WIP

Model Number: PFF-X7II/N8S-Mod.T
Designation: Hiroto's Custom Mobile Suit for Long Range Heavy Assault

Channeling the power of the Détruire Lumière into a devastating attack!

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 eEXM-17/B Alto [Flight Type Variant-B] - Customised Build

Model Number: eEXM-17/B
Designation: Earth Alliance Limited Mass Production 3rd Generation EXAMAC System for Air-to-Ground Combat

Going medieval in the age of lasers, beams and kinetic weapons.

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 EXM-A9s.2 Spinatio (Sengoku Type: Bow) - Customised Build

Model Number: EXM-A9s.2
Designation: Maxion Forces Mass Production 4th Generation EXAMAC for Long Range Attack

Delivering damage from afar!

[Kit Insight] Bandai 30MM 1/144 EXM-A9s.1 Spinatio (Sengoku Type: Sword) - Painted Build

Model Number: EXM-A9s.1
Designation: Maxion Forces Mass Production 4th Generation EXAMAC for Close Combat

The Spinatio series takes 30MM model kits to the next level.

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 ZGMF-X19AK/DRA Gundam Justice Dragon Knight - Customised Build

Model Number: ZGMF-X19AK/DRA
Designation: Kazami's Custom Mobile Suit for Large Scale Aggressor Combat

A slightly upgraded version of the fantastic Gundam Justice Knight model kit with new weaponry additions intended to take down hulking dragons!

[Kit Insight] Bandai Gundam Base Limited Gundam Seed Full Mechanics 1/100 ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam Ver. GCP - Light Build

Model Number: ZGMF-X10A

Designation: ZAFT Prototype Anti-Mobile Suit Use Mobile Suit

Not a Master Grade but not exactly a High Grade.

[CUSTOM] P-Bandai HG00 1/144 GNY-004T Gundam Plutone [Direct Intervention Colours] - WIP

Model Number: GNY-004T
Designation: Celestial Being Prototype Special Specification Mobile Suit

Sometimes, directly addressing the roots of the world's problems works better.

[Kit Insight] Bandai Gundam Seed Full Mechanics 1/100 GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam - Light Build

Model Number: GAT-X131
Designation: OMNI Enforcer Prototype Artillery Mobile Suit

The latest model kit iteration of this mobile suit is thankfully not a calamity!

[Kit Insight] Bandai Gundam Artifact Wave-1 003 Hi-Nu Gundam - Straight Build

Tiny on size, big on details!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGUC 1/144 RGM-86R/u 'GM' III [Low Visibility Specification for FIBUA]

Model Number: RGM-86R/u
Designation: EFSF Mass Production Heavy Mobile Suit for Urban Combat

Mass production types can also pack a punch.

[Kit Insight] Bandai MG 1/100 ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam Ver. 2.0 with 95D8 Artisan Metal Skeleton [Straight Build]

Model Number: ZGMF-X10A
Designation: ZAFT Prototype Anti-Mobile Suit Use Mobile Suit

A gorgeous, stable Master Grade further strengthened with a die-cast inner frame!

[Kit Insight] Bandai Eighty-Six HG 1/48 M1A4 Juggernaut [Long Range Cannon Type] - Painted Build

Model Number: M1A4
Designation: Republic of San Magnolia Unmanned Feldreß for Long Range Bombardment

Bandai's High Grade treatment has given justice to the maiden novel kit iteration of the Juggernaut, making for a very interesting and refreshing build experience.

[Kit Insight] Premium Bandai RG Evangelion Unit-01 [Night Combat Color] - Straight Build

Model Number: Unit-01
Designation: Multipurpose Humanoid Decisive Weapon, Artificial Human Test Type for Night Combat

The Premium Bandai version of the RG Evangelion Unit-01 is well worth the extra cash splashed!

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 eEXM-21/C3 Heavy Rabiot [Base Defence Type]

Model Number: eEXM-21/C3
Designation: Earth Alliance 4th Generation Mass Production EXAMAC System for Base Defense

Built like a fortress to defend fortresses.

[CUSTOM] Bandai 30MM 1/144 bEXM-14T/S-A3c Cielnova Officer Unit [Base Assault Type-C]

Model Number: bEXM-14T/S-A3c
Designation: Bailon Army 3rd Generation Limited Mass Production Officer Use EXAMAC for Base Attack

A beast of an EXAMAC!

[Kit Insight] Bandai HGUC 1/144 Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 - Painted Build

Model Number: Me02R-F01
Designation: Mafty Mass Production Heavy Attack Use Mobile Suit

Universal Century mobile suit designs should have went the direction of "bigger is better" instead of miniaturisation.

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGUC 1/144 NRX-055 Baund Doc [Combat Deployment Colours] - Painted Build (WIP)

Model Number: NRX-055
Designation: Titans Limited Production Newtype-use Transformable General-Purpose Mobile Armor

A huge mobile weapon is in line with the Titans' onus on keeping the peace through any means necessary.

[Kit Insight] Premium Bandai HGUC 1/144 RMS-099 Rick Dias [Federation Type] - Painted Build

Model Number: RMS-099
Designation: EFSF Mass Production Attack Use Mobile Suit

A somewhat-revived older model kit that actually manages to hold its own against modern kits!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGUC 1/144 FA-007GIII.R2/T Full Armour Gundam Mk-III (Refined) [Titans Force Rush Type] - WIP

Model Number: FA-007GIII.R2/T
Designation: Titans Single Production High Mobility Heavy Attack Use Mobile Suit

In the hands of the Titans, any mobile suit quickly became a deadly weapon.

[Kit Insight] Bandai HGCE 1/144 GAT-02L2 Dagger L - Painted Build

Model Number: GAT-02L2
Designation: Earth Alliance OMNI Enforcer Mass Production General Use Mobile Suit

One of the best model kit renditions of cannon fodder!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7II-G3 Core Gundam II [Geospatial & Geosynchronous Gravitation Combat Type]

Model Number: PFF-X7II-G3
Designation: Hiroto's Customised Mobile Suit for Orbital/ Sub-Orbital Combat

Fly like a butterfly but sting like a bee!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7II Core Gundam II [Titans Colour Ver.]

Model Number: PFF-X7II
Designation: Hiroto's Customised Multirole Mobile Suit

Small package, big performance!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HG 1/550 Bracer Phoenix (Rollout Colour)

Codename: Bracer Phoenix
Designation: Pan Pacific Defense Corps Defense Use Mark-V Jaeger System

It may be smaller in stature as compared to its brethren but the Bracer Phoenix is still a kaiju-beating Jaeger!

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGBD 1/144 Gundam 00 Another Sky

Model Number: [UNKNOWN]
Designation: GBN Electronic Lifeform Diver [Virus Type]

Somewhere out there, another version of who you are exists.

[CUSTOM] Bandai HGUC 1/144 RGM-79FP/d GM Defender [Federal Police Model] - Customised Build

Model Number: RGM-79FP/d
Designation: EFSF Federal Police Force Limited Mass Production Mobile Suit for Defense Operations

The (somewhat) unmovable wall of justice!

[NEWS] GundamBuildReal Live Action Series Episode 1

 

Gunpla Battle meets Ready Player One!

[Accessory Analysis] MJH 1/100 Caletvwlch Set - Straight Build

An extremely cost-effective alternative to the real deal that ultimately still lacks the premium feel of the original.

[Feature] Gundam UC Project

If you ever wanted to find Mobile Suit Gundam literature ranging from manga to Blu-Ray, the Gundam UC Project got you covered!

[Kit Insight] Bandai Figure-Rise Standard Amplified Digimon Adventure WarGreymon - Painted Build

A huge, chunky and beautifully designed blast from the past!

[Kit Insight] Bandai HGBDR 1/144 PFF-X7R/ANIMA Gundam Anima [Rize] - Customised Build

Model Number: PFF-X7R/ANIMA
Designation: Rize's Custom Mobile Suit

A Super Sentai twist to the versatile Core Gundam!

[Kit Insight] Premium Bandai HGUC 1/144 Dictus (Callisto of Light Custom) - Light Build

Model Number: [REDACTED]
Designation: Jupiter Empire Prototype Transformable Mobile Suit for Newtypes

This is pretty much "Talk to the Hand" in mobile suit form.