Boku no Hero Academia Age of Heroes All Might Review

The Symbol of Justice saves the day!

1/7 Lancer Summer Kiyohime Figure Review

 The Snake Princess joins the summer beach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MG 1/100 Gundam RX-78 NT-1 Alex 2.0 Review

 Had an opportunity to build MG Alex 2.0 since it is one of the sample for my company's recent event so i made a mini review for this one. I am very glad to get a take on this kit since Alex is one of my favorite mecha design by Yutaka Izubuchi. This Master Grade makeover really spoils you due to the parts separation which makes it way easier to repaint along with plenty of accessories to play with. The Inner frame of Chobham Armor makes the armor feel more robust whereas the Ver 1.0 was rather flimsy. The only downside of Alex 2.0 for me is that the kit is rather blocky so less dynamic pose so i guess Robot Damashii is the way to go if you look for pulling off the cool poses. While i won't get this MG since i am content with my ver 1.0, i wouldn't dipping in for the Clear version.

Persona 5 Transforming 1/12 Johanna/Anat

 A persona wielder action figure are incomplete without their Personas and we are getting a good one for Persona 5. With the help of Sentinel, Phantom Thief Queen from Persona 5 got her Motorcycle Persona for here respective figma. Since this one doesn't really fit with Sentinel's Riobot lineup, 1/12 Johanna/Anat got their own lineup scheduled for May 2020 release with 20000 Yen price tag. Out of Phantom Thieves, Makoto Niijima had one of the coolest Persona with a motorcycle that transform into Robot for its second form. No doubt Sentinel make good use of their experience from the Mospeada for this one due to the need for intricate transforming mechanism. While it is rather costly for 1/12 scale, i will still get 1/12 Johanna/Anat since i have commited getting Figma Queen. I just hope Sentinel won't release their products in short succession so my wallet could recover for abit. I do hope Max Factory could release Figma Arsene someday so Joker could have his Persona too.

Medicos 1/7 Rider Summer Mordred

 Few more days until the Summer Year 1 event rerun on NA server coming to a wrap and here comes another Figure for the summer servants! In the previous Wonderfest, the summer Mordred prototype stood out for being the solitary FGO product from Medicos Booth. Medicos rarely have any product from FGO series but this one turns out just fine. The 1/7 Mordred figure will be sold for 15180 Yen with end of the year release schedule complete with her Surfboard Prydwen. Summer Mordred is one of the Summer servant that i luckily get from the banner and she served wonderfully as AOE Arts servant. In her Summer getup, Mordred is more opened up compared to her Saber version probably due to being able to vent up her frustration by surfing thus making her more adorable. I might consider to get the figure since she came to my Chaldea but i still prioritize Summer Kiyohime PVC figure first since that one has been on my list for quite a while. Medicos Summer Mordred might be nothing special but this variant is one of my preferred for the Mordred Knight figure.

Nendoroid 1170 Jeanne Alter Shinjuku

 As the new Nendoroid Doll lineup didn't perform as good as Goodsmile planned initially, the Shinjuku version of the Alter duo bound to get their regular Nendoroid version. As expected Jeanne Alter follow soon after Salter got her regular Nendoroid. For once, this onee dosen't get DX version unlike the recent streak of DX variants for FGO servants and it will be sold for 5000 Yen with January 2020 Release. The best part of the accessory is the Valentine Chocolate shaped after her face in which cemented her tsundere personality. While personally i find the Figma and her PVC figure is sufficient for my collection, i think i will get this one so the Salter Shinjuku have her partner. This version would particularly make a good catalyst for Jalter Banner rerun next year considering her Shinjuku dress would be available around the same time.

Fate/Grand Order EXQ 1/8 Martha Summer Review

The iron fist saint hits the water!

D&D Classics Enhanced Edition Ultimate Collection

 In the preparation for the upcoming Baldur's Gate 3, the Dungeon and Dragons Video Game Great Classics made reappearance to the Consoles in their enhanced edition with a bang! Featuring five of the successful DnD Video Game adaptation on PC; Baldur's Gate. Baldur's Gate 2, Neverwinter Night, Icewind Dale and Planescape Torment, Skyboundgames released rather tempting Collectors edition! The Collectors edition contains Three Physical Copies of the Game of the choice platform with plethora of Goodies. As much as i would love to get this collector edition getting them shipped to Indonesia would cost too expensive in Customs though i wouldn't mind for Baldur's Gate Collector Edition actually. Few years ago, I played Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition rolling as Ranger which i quite enjoyed since it is one of the closest representation of the DnD Tabletop Rpg in digital form. At very least i would get the physical copy for Baldur's Gate since i haven't finished Shadow of Amn campaign. However i am also quite interested with Planescape Torment since i heard good things about it.