Gundam Converge EX-26 RX-80PR Pale Rider Review

 The Blue Destiny Cousin make its debut!

Rockman Banpresto Grandista Megaman

 2019 is rather generous year for Megaman series since Capcom decided to get couple of shit done with this series. Apart from the Video Game release, we are getting a Prize Figure from Banpresto for the classic Blue Bomber and a Grandista one no less! This one likely going to be December 2019 release and it was sold for 32 USD for the local market here. I have been handling Banpresto Portfolio for more than two years and i would say Megaman series is a rarity here especially it is getting a Grandista treatment which are specifically reserved for Popular Characters only by Banpresto. I won't be getting this one since my attachment lies in Megaman Zero and Battle Network which i would have got in a heartbeat. Nevertheless this one is a worthy purchase because Grandista lineup are known for its good size and weight for a prize figure while the Sculpt are no slouch either.

Car Quest

 This is one of those indie game that i got on my Switch and for some reason I quite like it. Car Quest is basically a free roaming 3D adventure game where you control a sentient car visiting different landscapes while collecting things and stuff around. At first glance this game might not look something special, but it is quite a good game to unwind, something you will appreciate as you have a full time job. For some reason this game is a hit for me probably due to its graphic style, something reminiscent of PS1 era adventure game. So if you need a light dose of Nostalgia from PS1 adventure game era, Car Quest is something worth to look at.

Turn A Gundam

 The Alpha and Omega of the whole Gundam series, Turn A Gundam is easily Tomino's Magnum Opus. Yoshiyuki Tomino's works were either Hit or Miss since he really needs a good writer to make his visions coherent to viewers and Turn A seems to had one since the series work wonderfully. I think Turn A Gundam is one of the few series that didn't get much interference from Corporate Execs as it managed to do its own thing. Nevertheless this series did definitely deserve the respects from /m/

Tenki no Ko - Weathering with You

 After a huge success from Kimi no na wa/Your Name, it is bound for fans to expect another work from Makoto Shinkai. He delivered another work this year called Tenki no Ko but it is up for discussion if this one meet the expectation. Tenki no Ko is another coming of age movie-length anime with the same premise of Boy meet Girl like its predecessor, Kimi no Na Wa. This time the theme focus around the main heroine who had special ability to control the weather but such power comes with a price.

Persona 3 D-Arts Thanatos Review

 The God of Death make his appearance.

Desktop Army Fate/Grand Order Vol 4

 Another Desktop Army coming for Fate/Grand Order and it comes with Alter flavor! Featuring Artoria, Jeanne and Okita all in their Alter form, Desktop Army FGO Vol.4 is scheduled for January 2020 release with 5550 Yen Price tag. Compared to Bandai's recent Puchiritsu, Desktop Army body ratio is more proportional but appears to lack face parts. I am still considering getting this one since the 4th vol doesn't attract me that much even though the Roster is solid one. I also just realized the Illustrator of the boxart for FGO Desktop Army, BLADE had contributed one illustration for FGO which was used for FGO 3rd Year summer event as seen below.

Konosuba Figma 450 Darkness

  Following after the Nendoroid counterpart, finally things are coming in full circle for Konosuba Figma lineup! The Masochist Crusader Darkness becomes the last member of Kazuma's dysfunctional party to join the Figma after a long year sitting in the prototype. Figma Darkness will be scheduled for April 2020 release with 7700 Yen Price tag. The accessories will be rather minimal but some notable things from Figma Darkness are all of her alternate face part features her Masochistic expression as well as a likely separate torso part for her torn body suit. Since i have gotten all of the Konosuba Figmas released thus far, i will get this one since Kazuma's party is not complete without Darkness. While her popularity is eclipsed by Aqua and Megumin by a far margin, Darkness still have the best maternal quality out of the three main heroines, which is the reason why Kazuma got smitten for her until she revealed her true color.

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.