One thing that I just noticed from this figure rendition of CCA Char Aznable is his ceremonial sword which seem to be a focal point of this scale figure, As it does amplify the presence of Char as Neo Zeon supreme figure of authority apart from being a Charismatic figure in his prime. Since I already picked GGG Quattro Bajeena, I won't be interested to get this figure but I do hope GMG lineup will try to extend to this particular universal century timeline.
With my recent encounter with Gquux take on Char, I came upon realization that Char Aznable archetype is no different than Emiya Shirou from Fate series as his path diverged into three branches like Shirou had. If Gquux Char appear to represent Heaven's Feel and Quattro as UBW, then CCA Char represents his his Fate route. This comparison appears in relation with how Char's attachment toward his father, Zeon Zum Deikun's Ideal just like Shirou inherit "Seigi no Mikata" aspiration from Kiritsugu. I might write an extensive Mechatalk article of this particular analogy for Char once I take a good look with GQuux.
Couple months ago, Moshow returns with a new variant for their 1/72 Progenitor Effect Lancelot! Being a popular design of Medieval Knight mecha, obviously It would be a waste for Moshow to let this cool mecha to waste and they reciprocate the sentiment by releasing an alternate version dubbed Knight of Ash. Scheduled for Q3 2025 release, Progenitor Effect 1/72 Lancelot Knight of Ash are sold for 880 RMB Price tag.
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Arknights Prize figure are not exactly common and even more so for popular 6* OP waifu characters. However with some strange turn of event, Chen got some prize figure treatment by Taito. Based on her Female Tourist C design instead of her Alter Sniper class, Taito Coreful lineup is one of the most affordable version of Chen figurine available in the market.
Personally, I prefer this type of Prize figure for Arknights despite this particular series tend to get the Noodle Stopper variant and Amiya summer version also available in this Taito Coreful rendition. Overall Taito Coreful Chen solid value for money figurine, only wished that we could have more of these affordable Arknights prize figure despite we will probably more likely getting the semi-affordable variants from Myethos. In any case, nothing can go wrong from obtaining this Chen's Prize figure as part of your collection as Arknights fans.
Well, one of the most anticipated Blokees Transformers product for Devastator has finally arrived around last month! Coming as Combiner parts for existing produk lineup, one of the most imposing Decepticon combiners made it in Blokees Defenders lineup. Devastator might come in the smallest current Blokees Transformers product, but it still comes in the size that demands respect and fear for its stature. At the moment Blokees Devastator Combiner parts is only available in Mainland China as Blokees Club where collectors apparently obtain one by showing proof of their collection. This combiner parts apparently priced in 39 RMB SRP which is actually quite a steal.
Ever since I took my departure from Wizardry Daphne as I believe Drecom no longer fit to be the one in charge of Wizardry series Legacy, I have been searching many substitute Wizardry clones DRPG candidates. This is not exactly difficult thing given the immense influence of Wizardry series in Japanese game industries and Nintendo Switch is blessed with tons of DRPG titles both new and remaster. One of the game that I come across obviously a Wizardry series called Five Ordeals which have been getting remaster few years ago only to make it as Switch Port around 2024 with translation came up couple months ago.
Wizardry Five Ordeals is one of the two available Wizardry series apart from Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord and available in Physical Copy with English Language option. For 40 USD SRP which is equivalent to Wizardry Daphne Gacha currency for a single 10-Pulls, you got yourself a Wizardry game that have 5 main Scenario modules to play with and 2 additional Scenario based on Wizardry Gaiden as DLC option. Apparently Wizardry Five Ordeals was available in PS2 before it gets remastered so we can expect somewhat decent production value that didn't aged too badly but still expect brutal Dungeon Crawling difficulty which is well known selling point of Wizardry Series.
Each of the Wizardry Five Ordeals Scenarios could last up to 10-20 hours so expect overall more reliable mileage out of the money spent compared to spending it on a Gacha version of this series. In near future perhaps I could discuss DRPG series in regular basis considering I do have deep fascination for this genre probably due to being a Millenial.
My first impression on V-Thors Air Assault is that it is Hexagear take on Dragonar 02 and elevate it even further with elements from other mechanical design. The Upper torso heavy style with Beetle Aesthetics also reminded me of designs like Digimon's Beetlemon and One-Punch Man Carnage Beetle, implying that this variants of V-Thors are relatively formidable in melee despite armed with Gatling gun as its main armament. I am quite sure that Kotobukiya will show some interesting melee configuration for V-Thors later on as this V-Thor's backpack got some gimmick as well. Personally I think Kotobukiya could reuse this particular version of V-Thors with Heavy Weapon configuration preferably with Military color scheme.
Nothing fancy compared to the Imperial Knights titan, but Joytoy is bringing out some new Big Guns for Warhammer 40k. This time Metal Bawkses are getting the 1/18 Rendition from Joytoy and the first Metal Bawkses to make it is Predator Annihilator and Blood Angels is the one getting the first honor for the Shiny new toys. Scheduled for November 2025 release, Joytoy Predator Annihilator Tank will be sold for 199 USD Price tag.
Discussing about KOF recently make me reminisce with particular SNK Fighting game title in arcade which I played as a kid called Art of Fighting 3: Path of Warrior. Art of Fighting or Ryuko no Ken in Japan was one of those spin-off Fighting games that SNK made during the heyday of Arcade era before they went all-in with King of Fighters. Art of Fighting series featured Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia as the main character throughout all of its 3 installments and added depth to the characters which was initially considered a clone character from Street Fighter series, ultimately succeeded granting the dignity that these characters deserved.
As a fighting game, Art of Fighting 3 might not make much of its mark in Arcade game scene being intended as experimentation subject by SNK. But what makes Art of Fighting 3 stood out among its predecessors and other fighting games was its unbelievably high-quality graphics for a 2D Fighting game. For a 1996 Fighting game, Art of Fighting 3 Sprites Quality was way ahead of its time whether it is the characters fluid animation or vibrant stages. The overall presentation quality of Art of Fighting 3 is top notch for sure easily able to last for a decade in this department, which is why I can still remember this game even if I was never good at fighting game as a Kid and I still remembered had hard time fighting Sinclair with her weapon cheat.
Art of Fighting 3: Path of Warrior might not offer particularly special fighting game experience but this game served as a perfect time capsule of Japanese Arcade game golden era where Developers were still able to put their utmost to bring a quality product in the bygone era.
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I never thought I would revisit Super Mecha Champions this fast as I have worked with all of materials I had with this series. But a noteworthy occasion still deserve to be given a spotlight! SMC might be completely abandoned by Netease and forced to close down its service early this year, but It doesn't mean that Chinese Manufacturers will stop making any new products for this hidden gem of Mecha game. From my random browsing on reddit, I come across new brick model products for SMC Mecha and this time it is from a manufacturer called JAKI or 佳奇 and they make 2, not 1 awesome SMC Brick Model for SMC new and fancier Mecha skins!
As an enthusiastic 40k Fans who wants to support Joytoy 40k works, I decided to collect at least one representative for each Loyalist First Founding. IIRC my first Intercessor was an Ultrasmurf and concluded with Space Wolves. The candidates for my first founding Space Marine loyalists are a mix of generalist Intercessor type or Specialist representative of their respective chapter. This is the very least I could do even If I am unable to commit equally for each First founding.
In near future, I will likely post some of my older Joytoy 40k Collections before I move on to newer photo collections
Compared to Izumo's previous iteration, FAG Izumo Destroyer version sports Darker armor color scheme and more Kuudere expression. As for the loadout, I think it still remains the same. On first glance, Izumo appears to be a Light Carrier variant of Shipgirl Mecha Musume in contrast with Kongou's Heavy Cruiser loadout. Just like her Frame Arms original counterpart, Izumo does have Ship mode even if it is not the exact gimmick of the mecha version. Ever since I fell into Mecha Musume rabbit hole, I do feel that heavily mechanised version of Ship Girl like Kotobukiya's Izumo do fall right into my Strike zone. IIRC Kotobukiya's Frame Arms only has Kongou and Izumo back then but I wouldn't mind to see new model for Ship based Frame Arms Girl while I am waiting for FAG Kongou rerun.
For roughly a 1/4 fraction of MRS FA Hyaku Shiki SRP, Shenma Model offer a Model kit product akin to Master Grade Quality for FA Hyaku Shiki that comes with tons of additions over the original counterpart. Apart from the Diecast Frame, this version of FA Hyaku Shiki comes with LED Gimmick and more diverse selections of armaments like beam Katana and beefed up Mega Bazooka launcher that come with Grenade Launcher addons. But personally I am curious how the manufacturer will deal with the Gold plating color considering Bandai never managed to create satisfactory color palette for their Model kit despite their Action Figure with Gold color palette turned out fine.
Certainly this Chinese FA Hyaku Shiki Model kit will draw ire from Bandai, but it is partially the latters fault on the first place for sitting over top tier Mecha design and makes nothing out of it that a Chinese manufacturers decide to try make a product that could fill in the demand gap. While this version of FA Hyaku Shiki looks definitive enough, personally I don't mind another fantasy Rendition of this Golden boy since it still have plenty of quality from Knight of Gold to be brought out of. As usual I will leave the contents detail that a prospective buyer will get out of this Model kit.
Compared to her regular counterpart, Frame Arms Girl Hresvelgr sports more cheerful appearance with slightly sadistic streak. For her main weapon, she comes with a Two Handed Sword that has multiple configurations and capable of pulling off some cool gimmicks with the right accessories. With her new design, Hresvelgr will pass off just fine as Fantasy mecha musume. Though I am personally quite curious why this version of Hresvelgr cost more than her armored cousin like Magatsuki. Nevertheless I do look forward what sort of alternate version that other mainline Frame Arms girl like Baselard or Gourai will have considering Hresvelgr had gotten one.
