Sentimental reasons: The Zetaplus Gundam

I am already putting myself on a tighter budget, but this one kit, I really do have to get. It's the Zetaplus C1, and I had the original transforming kit of this, from the original Sentinels line of Bandai back in the '80s or '90s.

http://gtoys.blog48.fc2.com/blog-entry-10285.html

Some Gundams at the GBWC Japan leg

Here are some of the nice Gundam kits I saw at this entry about the Japan GBWC for 2016.

http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2016/11/gunpla-builders-world-cup-gbwc-2016_19.html

Gundam Build Fighters TRY: Super Fumina, Titans Colors

It seems that mixing mecha and loli or almost-loli girls is the order of the day (re: Frame Arms Girls), but in this case, it's Gundam. I actually like the mecha components, I just wish it wasn't so, err, French. Still, c'est la vie!

http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/taka421jp/57718574.html

Gundam Unicorn MSV: ReBawoo

The original Bawoo unit is one of my favorite designs, so it's no surprise that I have a soft spot for this bawoo variant, that's supposed to be an ace version for use by a main character in Gundam Unicorn.

http://www.taghobby.com/?p=147123

Mini Turrets with cannons, for Frame Arms

The idea of cannon turrets for the standard Frame Arms mecha makes sense, but for Frame Arms GIrls, it's pretty much a Kan Colle wink-and-a-blink.

http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/fa-blog/fa-blog-93372/

Frame Arms Revolver Cannon

This is probably one of the few Frame Arms Weapons that I won't get - not because I don't like the idea of a revolver-style cannon, but because there are a LOT of new stuff coming out from Kotobukiya right now, and I actually don't know how I'd use this.

http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/fa-blog/fa-blog-93204/

Metal Garland

This is a surprisingly popular offer, the Garland transformable landbike/mecha from megazone 23.

http://www.taghobby.com/?p=110281

Kotobukiya Frame Arms: Hresvelgr Rufus

This is the first time this weapons setup has been done as a complete kit in itself, although all the parts for it, have, arguably, been around since the original Hresvelgr basic and Ater releases, aside from the weapon set that has the rifle parts. However, this particular gunblade configuration comes from an earlier special set, an exclusive set for the Strauss+Kobold pair, the Weisheit.

Definitely a must have, though I would probably just buy the scythe-laden weapon sets, as this version seems to have the standard rifle blades from the original Hresvelgr (albeit not prepainted).

http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/fa-blog/fa-blog-92650/

 

Weapons from the Weisheit:

 

*Weisheit photos taken from other Internet sources. copyright where applicable.

Frame Arms Fistfight

It looks like Kotobukiya has a fist fight in its hands, with these new large-size hand manipulators. They're perfect for use with the new Guardian armor system, while at the same time it can probably be used with 1/60 Gundam-type mecha.

http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/fa-blog/fa-blog-92769/

Bandai's new Gundam and Patlabor figures

It looks like Bandai is going for a lot of new products. Of note: a non-SD Knight Gundam figure, and the new Patlabor:Reboot mecha - and mobile hangar.

http://www.taghobby.com/?p=143308

Full Armored Saber?

It seems that the idea of Weapon as Armor has come to the Fate's Saber.

http://www.taghobby.com/?p=145973

 

It's no surprise, given the existence of the Gundam Astray Second Frame.

http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2013/05/hg-1144-gundam-astray-blue-frame-2nd-l_10.html

Bandai SoC Ankoku Daishogun

While this isn't necessarily a mecha (jury is out on what it really is...), it is one of the big bads in a mecha show, so I'm including it here.

No word yet if this is a prototype, a display piece, or will actually go into production.

http://www.collectiondx.com/news_item/11816/soul_chogokin_ankoku_daishogun_dc

Megahouse D-Spec Metal Gear Rex (Black version)

For those wondering, yes, this is an SD/Chibified version of a scary mecha.

I approve.

http://www.taghobby.com/?p=145024

Bandai HGBF 1/144 Lunagazer Gundam

I actually liked the design - but that semi-ring setup just doesn't work for me. If I ever do get this one, I'll probably bash it with the original Stargazer.

http://www.taghobby.com/?p=144876

Diaclone Cosmo Dia Battles

Now, I have the first Dia Battles Mecha set, and this is essentially an upgrade for one of the segments - specifically, the backpack and arms.

I recomment this toy line to anyone who wants a mix of Microman and Transformers!

http://www.taghobby.com/?p=144850

Daily Mecha

It looks like the Virtual-On video game franchise has just come in with a samurai-style model kit for its toy line. 

 

Daily Mecha

It looks like we got ourselves a big Zaku boy here; also, more nice kits incoming:

Aside from the Vulture variant, the new HexaGear line from Kotobukiya looks durn good:

 

Daily Mecha

Frame Arms Girl Type 10 with Little Armory weapons set

 

The Geirail. Looks good, reminds me of the Maganacs.

I like crazy weapons sets, re: Baseball Bat

Of course, Strike Freedom has to have a Revive version. 

 

G-Bits: When you need more Gundam X units.

Hobby no Toriko has this awesome review on what are essentially FG units of the G-Bits from Gundam X.

http://hobbynotoriko.yumenogotoshi.com/universalunit-gbit.html

When Science Fiction becomes Medical Science and Technology

I know that the first thing I thought of was powered exoskeletons from anime and science fiction, but seeing a PWD start walking like this pretty much just expands what technology like this can do for the quality of life.

Daily Mecha

Looks like the Gundiver isn't so bad.

The amazing thing is that the basic frame is so versatile. Not bored with the basic design yet, definitely.