Friday, August 16, 2019

August 2019 Loot


 Quite a heavy duty haul for this month as i consolidated a few of my wishlist around this time. Plenty of Gundam stuff, Candy Toys and Gunpla alike and i even got myself Gunpla Expo exclusive GM Sniper II Clear version. The heavy duty one is no doubt the Max Gohkin Dragonar and 1/7 Summer Kiyohime figure which i got a very good deal for both of them. Working Six days a week hardly give me a time to assemble model kit but the Minipla should be done quite fast. Summer Kiyohime will have a quick review soon since FGO is still in the mood for summer. I hope i will be able to pull some proper mecha review soon as well.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Pokemon Coonuts Vol 2 Review


 The moment Bandai released Coonuts lineup for Pokemon, i already picked my go-to lineup for Pokemon series. The second volume starts to show worth of the Roster as the set value are starting to take shape. The second volume also the beginning for some of the Pokemon coonuts to have protruding bits to add a little bit variety into the mix. Personally i quite like the 2nd Volume as it features Eeveelution and Johto Pokemon in the roster which was my winning combination.

Saturday, August 10, 2019

Megahouse Game Characters Collection DX Thanatos


 After Arsene Persona 5, Megahouse revisits Persona series with the Top Persona from Persona 3, Thanatos! I have kept a close look on this version of Thanatos since the prototype reveal few months ago, because he is one of the badass Persona design out there that doesn't get enough justice. The figure will cost 25300 Yen with January release which is expected since the figure will be quite big and look impressive no doubt. If i didn't had my D-Arts Thanatos, i might have considered getting this one even though the price is kinda out of my range. In Persona 3, Thanatos serve as Ultimate Death Arcana Persona which is automatically obtainable since it plays significant part in the storyline. Thanatos gave me quite lasting impression with his debut early in the game and as the personification of Death, he fights with sword but capable of fighting in berserker style spewing projectiles as well. I think Izanagi had a good shot making it into Megahouse though i personally wish Max Factory could release Figmas for the titular Persona form P3-5 since it has been a long due already.

Friday, August 9, 2019

Mobile Suit Gundam Ensemble 04 Review


 Ensemble 04 is my gateway into Gundam Ensemble series and this one doesn't disappoint! After strings of farce by Bandai with their bad habit of shoving in unpopular Zeon MS into every single of their Candy Toys, the 4th one is the prime example if Bandai pulled their shit together.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Gundam Reconguista afterthoughts


 Possibly the last of Yoshiyuki Tomino major work which unfortunately end in rather bad notes. Gundam Reconguista is easily one of the weaker Gundam series out there despite having Potentials. The series is what you expect from a Tomino series, good animation but hard to follow storyline as the characters behaved rather erratically and for G-Reco it is rather similar to Overman King Gainer. The Premise is about the group of youth trying to make a change in their world with the help of powerful Gundam called G-Self but good intentions without pragmatism never end up well. Tomino might had some ideas for this series but i guess he doesn't have any good writers at the time to help him make these ideas into fruition. I suppose this also had to do when a big series like Gundam, interference from the stakeholders are inevitable considering Bandai will definitely want a return for their investments on the animations. The Mecha designs in G-Reco are actually good but a weak series make it difficult to appeal for general market even though i do like G-Self and Kabakali. The main heroine Aida supposedly had important role in the series but ends up being wallflower most of the time. In the end G-Reco unable to leave a significant mark despite the potential it possess tagging along with Age in the bottom list of Gundam series when it comes to success. As for Tomino, his animation directing skills are superb but his storytelling ability is a lot to be desired.

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Summer Wonderfest 2019 Fate/Grand Order Highlight


 I think by this time either Sentinel or Fate/Grand Order series that piqued my interest only in the Wonderfest. As expected FGO is still going strong, receiving plenty of upcoming products in the Summer Wonderfest as well. Characters from the El Melloi Case Files and FGO Babylon are getting more products revealed in this wonderfest coinciding with the Tv Animation plan. Some of the previous prototype shown in the Winter Wonfes made some progress while others remain the same. I guess it is very hard to reach production capacity like Bandai who can churn out stuffs every month effortlessly.

Thursday, August 1, 2019

LOGH Die Neue These Non Scale Brynhild


 The Legendary Heroes from LOGH are not complete without their Flagship! It took more than a year but we are getting Reinhard Von Lohengramm's famed white flagship, Brynhild in the Die Neue These form. The Brynhild comes in the form of Non-Scale Model Kit dubbed Hyper Construction Kit which is made by Aquamarine and will be sold for 4800 Yen. While the manufacturer are not well known for their Model Kit Product, the quality should not be that bad at very least. No Doubt this one will complement Nendoroid Reinhard which was released last year and i will get this one for Reinhard. I think Barbarossa and Hyperion could have a good chance to make it as well but it does depend how well this kit are sold as well. As for the Die Neue These animation itself, we are supposed to see the continuation of the tv series in Movie Trilogy starting next month. But for some reason i haven't seen any update on the movie which makes it rather worrisome.