While unrelated to the ongoing Shizuoka Hobby Show, Tamashii Nations did made a number of announcements yesterday, which mainly involved future Metal Robot Spirits figures, a line I didn’t ex…
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Pull the Trigger or Wait for the HG? The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Anchor Gundam
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Because I’m Not Expecting an HGUC: The Robot Spirits 〈Side MS〉 Gundam GP04G ver. A.N.i.M.E.
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Original or Final Form? The Robot Spirits RX-78F00/E Gundam
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#1012 / High Grade THE WITCH FROM MERCURY / XGF-02 Gundam Lfrith
The following may contain spoilers for episode 18 of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury. Episode 18 of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury pretty much…
#1013 / High Grade THE WITCH FROM MERCURY / XVX-016 Gundam Aerial
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That Explains the “1st Generation” Part: The Robot Spirits Strike Gundam ver.A.N.I.M.E.
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Straight Build Preview: HGAC Gundam Deathscythe
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#1017 / High Grade THE WITCH FROM MERCURY / XVX-016RN Gundam Aerial Rebuild
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Poseable Super Robots, Take 3: The Robot Spirits 〈Side SUPER〉 Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy)
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#1007 / High Grade Universal Century / RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 “Alex”
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Reordered a Figure Because of This: The Robot Spirits ⟨Side SUPER⟩ Spazer & Mazinger Z (Grendizer U)
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#1010 / High Grade Cosmic Era / GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Gundam
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2022 apparently marks the 20th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, 20 years! Back then we were just celebrating the 20th anniversary of the whole Gundam franchise and…
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#1011 / Real Grade / XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero EW
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Holiday Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam Prototype 1 Build
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I was initially supposed to say “completed-ish” build but at the time of posting, I’ve completed building the weapons and accessories of this kit. It’s not called an…