Updates...

 
Been a while, eh? My tour here, in Holland is coming to an end, and with my return to the US coming up, I have been knee deep in preparation for the transit. Because of this, I've been away from the blog scene for a while.
Even though I haven't blogged, the hobby shopping never stopped. I noticed that I haven't updated my collection with the new arrivals. There has been a few since I first uploaded at least what this room encompasses. I must say this: it's getting crowded. So many good figures, and no real way to have them shine like they should. Returning to the US will allow me the room I need to give some of these guys some justice. Anyway, onto the updates.
First up: Robot Shelf
- Not much here, but I did finally manage to get my hands on a Macross Frontier model kit, another Wild-member robot from SRW, and finally, that Valsione that I have coveted since 2010.

Valsione was one of the best Kotobukiya kits I have. Assembly was easy, with good ending articulation. I'm satisfied with the purchase.

 

Didn't think about this until now. Wildwurger is behind Weissritter and in front of Temjin. The purchase was solely to try and complete the 3 Wilds from SRW.

 

Hades Project: Zeorymer takes center stage, replacing Arblade Custom. I absolutely love the design of this mech. Reminds me so much of Cyclopsis from the first Power Rangers, and I liked that robot a lot.

 

Behind Lancelot Albion, is VF-25S Super Messiah model kit. the kit is nice enough to be built with, or without its heavy armor. I was excited to try my hand at a Macross kit for the first time, but I came up a bit disappointed with this. The transformation between modes is a bit choppy, and I cant get it to hold together nicely in fighter mode. Not sure there is much more Macross in my future.

 

 

Sorry, Arblade. You lost your center position, and got booted to the side.

Next: Transformers Shelf
- Tranformers Prime has really been a great cartoon, and a source of some nice figures. Also, with the release of Fall of Cybertron (in which if you haven't played...GOT GET IT), even more figures are being released. I haven't gotten everything that I wanted, but some essentials were found. Again, It's getting real crowded up there, so moving location would highly benefit me.

Barely enough space for the masterpiece Decepticons. It's also a bit difficult to see Prime Soundwave behind Skywarp's intake. FOC Shockwave, and Prime Knockout also join the ranks.

 

 

Behind G2 Optimus w/ Battle Tanker Add-On, is TFP's Voyager Megatron, and FE Optimus. Let me say, I love that Megatron. One of the best Megatron molds in a good, long while. Also, I am in love with the design of that robot. Seeing it on screen is excellent, and Frank Welker has done yet another astonishing job at playing one of the most iconic villains ever.

 

I had to change the pose for Magnus, with everything else behind him.

 

1, 2, 3 Primes! WFC, FOC, and Revoltech.

 

FOC Jazz next to his Generations incarnation. you can see WFC and TFP FE Bumblebees flanking TFP Ratchet.

 

Another Optimus Triplet. FE TFP, MP-10, and that red Powered Commander Add-On has Generations Optimus as the base.

 

Rodimus, Springer (Warbot Defender), Perceptor, Kup, Junkheap, Drift. I was kind of going for a Wreckers theme, here.

 

Photon totin' Rodimus and Warpath.

Third: Figure Shelf
- The most additions are here. I have an acceptional amount of remorse here. a good amount of Bandai Tamashii exclusives have came in, and I havent had the time to review them like they should be. Also, due to their size, and accessories, I had to shove them in the back, and take away from the the displaying they were meant for. I also stepped up my figma game. More and more of the famed "super poseable dolls" have rolled in, and one of the newest ones have really sparked my fancy.

Final Forms Kazuma and Ryuho from S-Cry-Ed. If you ever watch that battle, it bets pretty desperate toward the end. I'm sure these came and gone like the wind. I'm a bit sad I to shove Goku back there, but he takes up so much space. Reychal Orichalcum in underneath Gundam Girl, Yukina.

 

 

 

The complete Eva series is in effect. Liolaeus, and Sol Tekkaman join the fray.

 

All stages of Gurren Lagann. I love Gainax producions.

 

 

 

Been waiting for Griffith to show up.

 

A bit blurry, but its figma Samus Aran behind that ax, and next to the Ronin Warriors.

 

In front of the Ronin Warriors, come the Fate ladies. Just waiting on that Kiritsugu.

 

Behind Saber Alter, is ax wielding Leonmitchelli Galette des Rois. I know, a moutnful, but she is from Dog Days, and possibly my favorite figma to date. nice design, clothing gimmick, paint. Random purchases FTW!

 

Duel Maids. I tried to give the chicks in my collection some face time.

 

I need not explain these guys.

 


It keeps coming out sideways, but Chun Li and Ken posing in front of the Brothers Elric.

Finally: Saint Seiya Shelf

Oh my Dayum...He's finally arrived. I have awauted this for a while.

With the arrival of EX Aiolos, I have decided to do a "Generations" Compare & Contrast. Initially, I wanted to show him compared to Crown, but since I have all 3, I can show how the line has evolved over the years. I dont have much free time, and the project is rather large, so expect a while before I finish it. However, I plan on going through joint-to-joint, armor piece-by-piece, posing comparisons and special pieces/gimmicks. Stay tuned for some goodness in the coming days, and as always...

Happy Hobbying, everyone!

P.S. Sonic and Gundam Shelves weren't shown any love. Simply, I have all I want from Sonic, and there have been no new MG's that I want. The few I do want will have to wait until I move location. Besides...I don't have the room :(

 

Mail Call V

Before I start the Seeker Comparison and right after I finished WRS Review, some goodness came through. 2 of these pieces are a bit out of range for me, but one is a gift, and the other was a "tax return" purchase.

The Guyver III. An earlier work from Max Factory. This thing is pretty rare, and sold out quickly. Luckily,  Anime-Export received one, and I picked it up. It doesn't have much place in my collection without Guyvers I and II, and thus, this one is for my brother who still has them. Besides, the dude loves Guyver.

Hades Project Zeorymer of the Heavens. Another picked up from Anime-Export, and my 3rd Soul of Chogikin piece. I never knew a thing anout Zeorymer prior to the announcement of this Chogokin, but I could not stay away from that design. Its a sexy robot, and a great figure. Don't expect a review, but I dont mind talking about it a bit when I have time.

Ronin freakin' Warriors: Korin no Seiji (Sage of the Halo). A childhood staple in my life, and this is installment #4. Not only is this one of my favorite shows, its a figure of my favorite toyline, the Armor Plus series. I took a sneak peek, and I have to say...this is pretty damn good. That two handed blade is just beautiful. With him, Cye of the Torrent and Kento of the Hardrock is all that's left...that is, unless Bandai wants to release the Warlords as well. Don't tease me :) Brought to me by Big Bad Toy Store

Dragon Quest: Legendary Loto(Roto) Armor Returns. I never played Dragon Quest, and past DBZ, never dove into Toriyama's works, but this looked a bit too interesting to pass up. This is nothing more than Square Enix taking a stab at Bandai's Armor Plus formula. I will go a bit more in depth about it another time, but it has some things about it that is left to be desired, and that's putting it mildly. By Hobby Link Japan

Edward Elric. Ah, yeah. I don't want to touch this really, until Alphonse gets here. I just recently watched Sacred Star f Milos, so I feel a bit back into the FMA field. I can see these two being another double review for me. It doesn't seem to have all the accessories I would like, but I wont make a full judgment until I review this thing. Thanks, Angolz

Some exciting things coming up. gonna have to find time to attend to everything. Stay tuned.

Happy Hobbying, everyone!