PG is a TV classification for Parental Guidance, but you should have guessed.PG = Perfect Grade.Yes, my first and probably the only Perfect Grade model, the new Perfect Grade 1/60 Strike Freedom Gundam.Wont be starting on the assembly until next year. The primary downside is the dull yellow parts....there are gold brass and gold parts, but Bandai decided to leave some of the internal parts in yellow. But some of these parts are exposed and noticeable after aseembly. So I got myself Tamiya gold spray to resolve this.Ordered from HLJ on early bird price and 50% shipping offer.
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Nendoroid Saber Super Movable.Still in stock at HLJ at time of post.
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Yes, all five collected. Shall update the post soon.
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Ritsu Tainaka, drummer and self-proclaimed president of the K-ON! club.This figure was delayed for a week due to CNY holiday.This figure was ordered from ebay as I didnt manage to pre-order from Hobby Search nor HLJ.
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The figure was available for pre-order yesterday but by 10pm last night, HLJ has it 'order stop' and Hobby Search has it 'Reservation Closed'. I was like WT!However, after being Hobby Search customer for quite sometime and observed in my last order on Tsumugi, I have a feeling that it's not lost yet.You see, the reservation closed since yesterday but sometimes the reservation has been delayed. That's what happened with Tsumugi.However, I think it was also because GSC release 2 lots of the Azuyan nendoroids, one lot yesterday and another today.I checked the site every couple of hours and by 4.50pm, I saw it was available for pre-order. Excellent! By the time I reached home at 6.30pm, the figure status was 'reservation closed' again.Anyway, cant wait to get all 5 of the nendoroid and display them like below!
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GSC already released probably one of the best Saber figure thus far ! Saber Lily Distant Avalon.Recently, GSC announced new variation to Saber Lily know as Saber Lily Golden Caliburn.Scheduled for February 2010 release, available as Wonder Festival 2010 Limited Edition Product From the facial expression, one can observe the GC version has more subtle smile and gentle feminine eyes. Also note there is a black 'tie' to the neck which is not on the DA version. Apart from the expression, main difference to the DA version is the removal of her armour, alternatives to her feet and shoes, and of course probably one of the main highlight Golden Caliburn scabbard!So instead of metallic armour, you get more alternatives such as white gloves, white pantyhose,med/high heels, crystal-like skirting (white in DA version).Further the base is rose coloured and c/w logo. The GC version is a limited product exclusive to Wonder Festival 2010 in February. JP can order from GSC website in February but it'll only to delivered in mid June. Maybe, hopefully, they'll make it available for mass in near future.Meanwhile one consider another new release on Saber known as Triumphant Excalibur release.My previous post on Saber Lily Distant Avalon
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Finally finished all the Gundams I acquired.Click picture to visit individual post on each Gundam model.
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Completed the MG Unicorn Ver. Ka Titanium Finish. Cant wait for the OVA to be released this year!Notes:* Lack of articulation for the ankle.* The waterslide gold foil decals are hard to apply onto its antenna.* Titanium finish looks excellent until you realize there's no suitable paint to fix the nips.* Prefer the dry marking stickers to be all decals. Gundam Unicorn is plain in colour so it really need the decals to complement itself.* Separate limited edition gatling guns available only with Gundam UC Novel book4 special editionSuggestion:* I should have spray painted the internal light grey parts to silver leaf. I did it to portion of the beam rifle and it looked pretty good. So I suggest spray paint the internal parts to silver leaf.* As for the gold horn, paint or spray paint with gold leaf Tamiya acrylic paint. Mix with thinner for lighter gold leaf.* If you dont want to end up with dark nips, go for the flat white version.* Special waterslide decals are available for purchase.Impression 1:The Gundam Unicorn figure looks large compared to the rest of the figure. Look at below picture. for comparison of the destroy mode against other MG gundam model. The unicorn mode is probably almost the same as MG Infinite Justice. TheImpression 2:Regarding the titanium finish, let's have a look at its composition. The internal is actually translucent, coated with chrome finish, followed by thin layer of white and then coated with gloss.The problem I had is to fix the nips after removing them from the runner. As one can see, even if you trim to the translucent layer, it'll still look a bit dark due to internal reflection of the chrome. See second area from left.Nevertheless, the figure really looks fabulous under lighting.Some photos of the Gundam Unicron model in Destroy mode. Gundam Unicorn with its magnum and shield. Gundam Unicorn with its hyper bazooka.
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Yui Hirasawa, the lead guitarist from the K-ON! anime. Received my second K-on! Nendoroid figure yesterday.There are three (3) facial expressions in total, the original cheerful, sobbing and 'cool' one. There are additional 3 arms, 2 hands and 2 legs components available for pose changing. The set also features her electric guitar, guitar strap and amplifier.This figure was ordered from ebay as I didnt manage to pre-order from Hobby Search nor HLJ. I had the opportunity to order it a couple of day before its release at Hobby Search but I had paid for at ebay, and didnt want to risk it.Mio Akiyama - November 2009 ReleaseYui Hirasawa - December 2009 31st Release.Ristu Tainaka - February 2010 Release.Kotobuki Tsumugi - April 2010 Release.
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Latest addition to my Gundam model family, RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Ver. Ka Titanium Finish. Didnt really think I would get the titanium finish but the offer at HWJapan is too good to miss out. Though, I believe there's an OVA version MG Gundam Unicorn scheduled for release soon. But this titanium one works well for me.This will probably be the last MG to collect except if Bandai release MG Akatsuki. As for Gundam 00, if they release a MG for it, may consider in long run.
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