I recently caught up with an early 90s OAV that I had been meaning to watch for some time, Green Legend Ran.  Director Satoshi Saga (of Armitage III “fame”) would likely not enjoy hearing that I had seen GLR in a bargain bin three or four months ago and passed on it for Garzey’s Wing.  […]
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The pickings may be a tad slim this week, but there's a clear winner in the mix, as far as the Battle Robot is concerned, leading to a rare unanimous pick. What looks good to you this week?
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A launch event for the new Gundam visual project will be held on 11:59 am, July 2nd (JST). The event will be live-streamed simultaneously on Gundam.info, the project site, and Bandai Channel. The image above, shows the words” 1/144 Gundam Kidou” which is the the first two Chinese characters of the original Japanese title of [...]
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I’ve always thought I should get myself some paracord to keep with me in case of emergencies, in the form...
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SUNRISE Inc. and RIGHT STUF, Inc. Enter into Distribution Deal for Mobile Suit Gundam UC (Unicorn) Sunrise Inc. to release Parts 1 & 2 of historic anime on DVD in North America, August 20, 2013. GRIMES, Iowa, May 14, 2013 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. is excited to announce a DVD distribution deal with SUNRISE Inc. for Mobile [...]
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From Mobile Suit Gundam SEED anime series, this is Gundam SEED : ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam Real Grade 1/144 Scale Model Bandai . 1/144 Real Grade version of the popular Freedom Gundam from Gundam Seed. Featuring the advanced MS Joint for ultimate range of motion and mechanical detail, this realistic version of Freedom contains exchangeable hands for holding different weaponry, and the ability to be put in iconic beam spam poses. Special marking stickers are provided to simulate realistic placement of maintenance hatches and ports. Panel lines designed to show separation of metal panels on the “real” machine. Beam saber x2, beam rifle x1, shield x1, railguns x2, plasma canons x2. The ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam (aka Freedom, X10A) is a mobile suit that appears in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. The unit is piloted by Kira Yamato. The Freedom Gundam is primarily designed for ranged combat and thus features a large number of long range weapons. Its armaments includes plasma beam cannons, railguns, CIWS guns, beam sabers, a beam rifle, and a shield. In Gundam Seed Destiny, Shinn Asuka said it is probably “the most powerful mobile suit out there.” Also noted is its exceptional speed. [...] Related figures: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED : ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam 1/144 Scale Model Kit Gundam SEED Destiny : ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam Gundam Age : AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal 1/144 Scale Model Bandai
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From Mobile Suit Gundam AGE anime series, this is Gundam Age : AGE-1T Gundam AGE-1 Titus 1/144 Scale Model Bandai . First alternate form for Gundam Age-1 is a bulky highly armored, yet extremely maneuverable melee suit. Comes with beam effect parts for all special attacks. The AGE-1T Gundam AGE-1 Titus (aka Titus) is a close combat variant of the AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal from the Mobile Suit Gundam AGE anime series. It is piloted by Flit Asuno. A new form of the Gundam AGE-1 developed by the AGE System. Reminiscent of a wrestler, the Titus is a specialized melee combat form and the emitters across its body allow it to perform devastating physical attacks. The Titus was developed to counter the ovv-a Baqto for the AGE System’s answer was to demonstrate overwhelming combat power that combines offense and defense. Aside from the Baqto the Titus’s power is quite effective against the ovv-f Gafran, however its speed is quite low, leaving it severely disadvantaged against the high-speed xvv-xc Zedas. By releasing the system’s limiter, the AGE-1 Titus can enter a “maximum output” mode. Armaments Beam Emitters The Gundam Titus’s arms and legs are equipped with a number of beam blade [...] Related figures: Gundam Age : AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal 1/144 Scale Model Bandai Gundam Age : AGE-2 Gundam AGE-2 Normal 1/144 Scale Model Bandai Gundam Age : XVB-XD Farsia 1/144 Scale Model Bandai
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From Mobile Suit Gundam AGE anime series, this is Gundam Age : AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal 1/144 Scale Model Bandai . First Gundam used in “Gundam Age” includes ball jointed torso and double joints in legs and arms to allow for expressive poses. Dodds rifle, beam sabers, beam dagger parts included to replicate actions in the TV show. Compatible with other AGE kits for combining gimmicks. The AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal is one of three titular mobile suits featured in the Flit Arc and Asemu Arc of the Mobile Suit Gundam AGE anime series. The unit was mainly piloted by Flit Asuno and later, it was temporary piloted by Asemu Asuno. The Gundam AGE-1 Normal is the prized possession of the Asuno Family which incorporates a special OS to counter the Vagan. Since its development, the mobile suit was designed as a legendary savior, holder of the mobile suit name “Gundam”. Developed through the data retrieved from the AGE device passed down from the Asuno family, the mobile suit has become pivotal in the fight against the Vagan. One of the unit’s strengths is its OS, the AGE System, which allows the Mobile Suit to gather data and come up [...] Related figures: Gundam Age : AGE-2 Gundam AGE-2 Normal 1/144 Scale Model Bandai Gundam Age : XVB-XD Farsia 1/144 Scale Model Bandai Mobile Suit Gundam SEED : ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam 1/144 Scale Model Kit
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From Mobile Suit Gundam AGE anime series, this is Gundam Age : AGE-2 Gundam AGE-2 Normal 1/144 Scale Model Bandai . Transformable Gundam used in the second act of “Gundam Age.” Can transform between flight mode and mobile suit mode through minor part swapping. Double jointed arms and legs and ball jointed torso allow for many expressive poses to be replicated from the show. Includes two beam saber, mega dodds rifle, and shield, as well as an assortment of expressive hands. Display stand included. The AGE-2 Gundam AGE-2 Normal is the successor of the AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal, appearing in the Asemu Arc of Mobile Suit Gundam AGE. The unit is piloted by Asemu Asuno. A next generation Gundam that is built based on the combat data of the Gundam AGE-1 and the second Gundam built using the AGE System. The unit is designed as a high-speed combat unit, able to transform into a Strider mode (also referred to as “G-Strider”), a fighter-like form which flies at three times the speed of its MS mode. In this form, AGE-2 is capable of atmospheric entry. The unit also has a wear system, similar to the AGE-1, which allows the operator to [...] Related figures: Gundam Age : XVB-XD Farsia 1/144 Scale Model Bandai Gundam Age : OVV-F Gafran 1/144 Scale Model Bandai Mobile Suit Gundam 00 : GN-001 Gundam Exia
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From Mobile Suit Gundam AGE anime series, this is Gundam Age : OVV-F Gafran 1/144 Scale Model Bandai . First UE (Vagan) mobile suit seen in “Gundam Agem” that can transform into a dragon like form. Articulated tail-cannon allows for poses to be depicted just like in the show. Clear pieces included for chest cannon. The Gafran is the mainstay transformable mass production MS used by the Vagan nation, and is characterized by its humanoid shape. The Gafran shows superior traits than the RGE-B790 Genoace in terms of offense, mobility and defense. Prior to the appearance of the AGE-1, it was thought to be invincible. There are color variations but it is unknown what they are supposed to distinguish. It possesses the ability to transform into an alternate “dragon-like” mode. A common feature of these machines are the waist-mounted movable stabilizer wings. It appears that when encountering something new, the Gafran can scan it using a red light. What this scan does is unknown. Vagan machines are installed with a self-destruct mechanism in order to prevent technology and information from getting into the hands of the Earth Federation military. By A.G. 164, this function is removed from most Vagan MS [...] Related figures: Gundam Age : XVB-XD Farsia 1/144 Scale Model Bandai Mobile Suit Gundam SEED : ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam 1/144 Scale Model Kit Mobile Suit Gundam 00 : GN-001 Gundam Exia
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From Mobile Suit Gundam AGE anime series, this is Gundam Age : XVB-XD Farsia 1/144 Scale Model Bandai . The MS piloted by Yurin in the climax scene of “Mobile Suit Gundam Age” first season. Clear rods and a special stand are included to recreate the scene of shooting out the bits. Includes five flower bits. The xvb-xd Farsia is an X-Rounder use mobile suit of the Vagan that appears in the Mobile Suit Gundam AGE anime series. The unit is “piloted” by Yurin L’Ciel, though in fact it is actually controlled by Desil Galette, using his own X-Rounder ability. Technology & Combat Characteristics The xvb-xd Farsia were built specifically to harness an X-Rounder’s potential in mind.The Farsia differs to other Vagan mobile weapons of it’s time due to its feminine design and lack of a transformation mode. It has been designed with considerations for situations where the pilot has had no formal training.The Farsia is one example of mobile suit that can be controlled using X-Rounder power, ultimately allowing it to be operated without direct control of the pilot. However due to this, it also necessarily for the pilot to function as part of the vessel in order to [...] Related figures: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED : ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam 1/144 Scale Model Kit Mobile Suit Gundam 00 : GN-001 Gundam Exia Mobile Suit Gundam 00 : GN-003 Gundam Kyrios
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MELINDA: Good morning, Michelle! It’s a gorgeous morning here on Free Comic Book Day. Perfect for reading comics in the park. Do you have any comics-related plans for the day? MICHELLE: Not in regards to Western comics, no, but I am looking forward to reading some Psyren later today! MELINDA: I’ve got a nice stack [...]
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As I watched the recent horrific events unfold both in the Boston area and on the world stage, I couldn’t help but think of… Gundam. Not just because it would be cool to have one, to get away from it all… but because of how the anime’s plot revolves around war, peace, and the infinite [...]
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Drink #040: Ladies Night Women of UC Gundam There is a lot for fans of the Universal Century to celebrate this month: the 34th anniversary of the original Gundam series, the re-release of the first book of Gundam: The Origin in English, and the release of the 6th episode of Gundam Unicorn. In that spirit, [...]
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Attack on Titan, the manga and now anime about a world where humans live in walled cities for fear of being eaten by nigh-invulnerable giants, is an interesting and unique title in that it goes against the grain of shounen action series and their conventions, especially when it comes to heroics. In particular, I find [...]
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On April 7, 1979 a show debuted on the Nagoya Broadcasting Network that would that would change the mecha genre forever. 34 years later Mobile Suit Gundam would inspire a dozen TV shows, several movies and miniseries, dozens of novels and comics, and a plethora of toys and video games. So the question asked as [...]
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Episode 5 I love Gundam Unicorn! I mean it! I absolutely adore this series, and I don’t fear it not living up to expectations at all. It is a “oldfag”, Universal Century lover’s dream of a production. Even when episodes seem to run “cool” (have lots of exposition and downtime), they still are utterly compelling [...]
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Episode 5 I love Gundam Unicorn! I mean it! I absolutely adore this series, and I don’t fear it not living up to expectations at all. It is a “oldfag”, Universal Century lover’s dream of a production. Even when episodes seem to run “cool” (have lots of exposition and downtime), they still are utterly compelling [...]
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