Tuesday, May 1, 2012

MG 1/100 AGE-1S Gundam AGE-1 Spallow - Review by Kenbill

MG 1/100 AGE-1S Gundam AGE-1 Spallow (Released in Japan, Price: 3500 yen)
Review by Kenbill
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Gunpla World Cup 2012 – Info (Updated 5/1/12)

GBWC (Gunpla Builder World Cup)
The second "Gunpla Builders World Cup" competition for Gundam plastic model construction will take place at the Gundam Front Tokyo entertainment complex on Tokyo's artificial island of Odaiba this December. Representatives from 13 countries or areas will compete in this year's competition: Japan, Italy, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, North America, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. 
Similarly to last year's competition, this year's competition will have two classes. The 'open course' will be available for contestants aged 15 and older, and the 'junior course' will be open for contestants aged 14 and younger. The Japanese regional finals will have three stages of judging beginning in May with the finalist being chosen this fall. 
Ho Yick Yin of Malaysia competed against eleven other regional finalists and won the open course in last year's world championship held in Hong Kong. The Chinese representative won the junior course for last year's championship competition.

Gunpla World Cup 2012 – U.S. Championship
Like every good global competition, our country needs a representative! Does your model have what it takes to make the U.S. proud?
Bandai's "Gunpla Builders World Cup 2012", the first competition dedicated to Gundam plastic models in 13 international regions. The regions of Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, United States, and Italy will all have representatives participating for the final championship.
Bluefin Distribution had updated their site with the winners from our Sakura-Con event that took place in Seattle, WA.  (http://www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/2012-winners)
The next contest location is going to be at Anime Central in Ilinois!  And here is a list of upcoming conventions where GBWC 2012 US Championship will be held:
Anime Central, Chicago, Illinois April 27th – 29th 
FanimeCon, San Jose, California May 25th – 28th 
Website: www.fanime.com
A-Kon, Dallas, Texas, June 1st – 3rd
Anime Expo, Los Angeles, California June 29th – July 2nd 
Otakon, Baltimore Maryland July 27th – 29th
Website: www.otakon.com
NYAF/NYCC, New York Oct 11th – 14th

Info via AnimeNewsNetwork & Bluefin

Gundam Cosplay: Unicorn Gundam Destroy Mode

Gundam Cosplay: Unicorn Gundam Destroy Mode (w/ light up gimmick!)
*LMBO when the cosplayer walked onto the stage. LOL awesome stuff!*

P-Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive: Gundam Decal DX - In Stock @ GG INFINITE

P-Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive: Gundam Decal DX
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Images by Team GG

Gundam UC Episode 5 'Black Unicorn' - Broken Mirror CD Single Release Info

'Broken Mirror' [Boom Boom Satellites] Limited Edition (Release Date: Jun 6th 2012, Price: 1365 yen)
Includes: Mobile Suit Gundam UC Special Packaging, Special Booklet, JK Sticker Pictures & Movie Edit Recordings
'Broken Mirror' [Boom Boom Satellites] (Release Date: Jun 6th 2012, Price: 1020 yen)
Includes: Remix CD-Extra
Images from Amazon.co.jp

Yoshikazu Yasuhiko: Autographed Drawing Auction To Support Japan Earthquake Charity

Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (Anime/Manga Artist) auctions another (previous auction: HERE) autographed drawing of Char Aznable. Proceed from this auction will be supporting the Japan Earthquake Charity. The current auction price is 62000 yen (about $785 USD). View the auction page on Yahoo Auction: HERE.