Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Limited HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode) Pearl Clear Ver. - Review

Limited HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode) Pearl Clear Ver.
Review by Dalong  (More Images: HERE)
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Art Director Mitsuki Nakamura Passes Away

AnimeNewsNetwork.com is reporting that veteran anime art director Mitsuki Nakamura passed away on Monday at the age of 67. The Tokyo-born Nakamura got his start in animation with the Space Ace series, and went on to do background art and designs for classic anime such as Speed Racer, the first Mobile Suit Gundam series and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.  A wake will be held on Thursday, and a service is to be held on Friday.
Info from AnimeNewsNetwork  (*Thanks David for the update*)

Upcoming Gunpla Contests Schedules - Very Exciting Stuff..Don't Miss Out!

BANDAI Model Kit World Cup 2011 – U.S. Championship May 2011 Schedule ~ Hosted by BANDAI & Bluefin Distribution
- Anime Central (Rosemont, IL) - May 20th-22nd
- Fanime (San Jose, CA) - May 27th-30th
The Bandai Gunpla World Cup is a yearly contest held amongst modelers to show of their completed Gundam models.  (More info @ BlueFin)
Southern California Gundam Model Competition (SCGMC)  2011 ~ Hosted by Those GUNDAM Guys
- Holiday Inn Fullerton (Fullerton, CA) - November 12th, $5.00 Admission Fee
If you are a gunplar residing in southern cal, I don't see why you are going to miss this competition. (More info @ http://thosegundamguys.org)
Europe Gunpla Cup 2011 ~ Hosted by MAC Forums
- This is an online contest - April 20th - September 1st, 2011
The EUROPE GUNPLA CUP is a contest primarily for Gunpla modelers all over Europe and it’s sole intention is to showcase the masterpieces of our European fellow modelers. (More info @ MAC Forums)
EU-GC Poster

HGUC 1/144 RGM-79C GM Type-C w/ [Wagtail] Parts & Decal Set - Next Gunpla Project

Here is a brief intro to my next gunpla project.  Was debating a few ideas...and even solicited thoughts on which project I should do next on my facebook.  And so, it was decided that I would start on the HGUC 1/144 RGM-79C GM Type-C w/ [Wagtail] Parts & Decal Set project. 
I won't be following the original color scheme, and will be using my own custom colors.  And will also add extra details & goodies to the overall kit.
Upon opening the Wagtail parts, I was a bit surprise that the parts are qutie detail... especially the leg armors. And looking at the Wagtail's GM head, I am playing with a few modification ideas already.
The Wagtail sticker markings that came with the June issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine are pretty nice... will be adding them onto this project.
Will update more later.

RG 1/144 MS-06F Mass Production Zaku II - Large Images @ Last Week's 50th Shizouka Hobby Show

RG 1/144 MS-06F Mass Production Zaku II (Release Date: Jul 2011, Price: 2500 Yen)
More Images: HERE & HERE
Images from Gtoys.blog48.fc2.com

HG 1/144 GAT-X102 Duel Gundam Conversion - Hobby Magazine (June Issue)

HG 1/144 GAT-X102 Duel Gundam Conversion (Using RG 1/144 Aile Strike Gundam parts)

RG 1/144 GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam - Hobby Magazine (June Issue)

RG 1/144 GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam (Already Released, Price: 2500 Yen) 
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G.G.'s COMPLETED & PAINTED BUILT: HERE
G.G.'s REVIEWS: REVIEW (PART 1): HERE, REVIEW (PART 2): HERE,
REVIEW (PART 3): HERE, RUNNERS PREVIEW: HERE, HOBBY MAGAZINE IMAGES: HERE, BOX ART & OFFICAIAL IMAGES: HERE, PROMOTION TRAILER: HERE