I’m still scratching my head from the fact that we got a kit from the obscure manga Double Fake: Under the Gundam. And it wasn’t just some lazy effort on Bandai Spirits’ part, the HGUC D Gundam First was a really good kit with tons of accessories and display options. It was also a perfect … Continue reading Second Down, the Third to Go: Premium Bandai Exclusive HGUC D Gundam Second →
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