Gunpla Builders World Cup 2013 Championship Winners

Congratulations to all the participants of this year's GBWC. Looking forward for more works of art in 2014.

Open Course

Champion

1st Runner up

2nd Runner up

Junior Course

Champion

1st Runner up

2nd Runner up

Christmas ToyCon 2013 Day 3 (Dec 15)

It's the part 2 of our favorite toy convention that we always make sure to save up for.  A Toy Auction is also being held here and the amount they receive will be donated to the Yolanda victims. It's great to know that there's still continuous help from generous people until this month, so hopefully everyone will enjoy this Christmas.

GFF Metal Composite - Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee

Most Expensive Gunpla Model Auctioned

Would you believe that this customized MG 1/00 Nu Gundam won the bid in an auction with an amount of 926,000 Japanese Yen or about 9,260 US Dollars. I know it's crazy, but it's true. The model won for that amount. The modeler is known as zazi-8385 and you can click here to see more pictures of his customized Nu Gundam.

HG Build Custom 1/144 - Matsuri Weapon Set

Release date: Dec, 2013
Price: 600 yen

FW Gundam Converge 14

Gundam Build Fighters HG 1/144 Custom Build Action Base

Review by hacchaka

Gundam Golf Club Head Cover

Robot Damashii #151 - Gundam Deathscythe Hell

Otaku Expo Reload Day 2 (Nov 17 2013)

It's day two at otaku expo reload convention at SMX Mall of Asia. This time, it's not just about cosplaying with your friends and shopping for otaku goodies but to also help out with the victims of the storm Yolanda. 

Gundam Assault Kingdom EX02 - Sazabi

Release Date: Feb, 2014
Price: 2,100 Yen

MG 1/100 - Gundam Exia Repair II

Promotional images by P-Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive
Release date: Feb 2014
Price: 4410 yen

Gundam Assault Kingdom 4

The 4th set of Gundam Assault Kingdom includes Nu Gundam, Re-GZ, Gouf Custom and Z'gok. They cost around 400 Yen each and will be released on Jan, 2014.

Gundam Cosplay: Earth Federation Forces Uniform

I'm sure any Gundam UC fan would definitely want to wear this Earth Federation Forces Uniform. It's available for both men and women at a cost of 10,500 yen each.

Gundam Pillow: Zaku II Cushion

Feeling tired and want to rest? Why not try laying your head on this soft Zaku II cushion. It's exclusively sold at Gundam Front Tokyo at a price of 3980 yen.

PG 1/60 - Gundam Astray Blue Frame

The Gundam Astray Blue Frame finally enters the PG 1/60 line. These promotional images are taken from P-Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive.

Gundam Cake: Char's Zaku Cake Set

After building gunpla models, it's nice to relax and eat some of this Zaku cake. It's available through P-Bandai Online Shop Exclusive and pre order starts from Oct.16 - Dec.2, 2013. The price is 4800 yen and will be released in mid December 2013. Set includes Char's Zaku cake, plate and fork

HGBF 1/144 - Bearguy III

Is is just me or is this Bearguy much cuter than the previous versions? I can't wait to see him in the anime and I will definitely get this model.

Images via 1999.co.jp

MG 1/100 - Gundam Astray Red Frame

Promotional images of the MG 1/100 - Gundam Astray Red Frame by P-Bandai Online Hobby Shop Exclusive.

Release date: Jan. 2014, Price: 4,725 Yen

Gunpla Tutorial: What is Ver. Ka?

On this topic we'll be talking about the term Ver. Ka in the world of gunpla. What does it mean, where did it came from and how is it different from other models? It's a common word for gunpla fans but is unknown to others. So don't be shy if your not familiar with it. Ver. Ka is short for "Version Katoki". It is a notation used by Bandai to denote specialty models produced by Hajime Katoki.

Hajime Katoki is a popular Japanese mecha designer. A member of the studio Sunrise, he is highly recognized for his work on the Gundam series. The Ver. Ka tag first appeared as a sub-branch of the Master Grade line. Aside from having the Ver. Ka tagline below the MG logo, this models were featured on a characteristic white box.

Nowadays, the Ver. Ka brand has expanded to other premium  products like the Metal Composite line. The main appeal of the collection is that it features units redesigned in the Katoki fashion of high details and use of angles.

Source:
gundam.wikia.com/wiki/Ver_Ka
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hajime_Katoki

MG 1/100 - Gundam Astray Noir

Promotional images of  MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Noir by P-Bandai Online Hobby Shop Exclusive.
Release Date: Jan. 2014, Price: 5,250 Yen

RG 1/144 - Strike Freedom Gundam + Full Burst Effect Parts

Promotional images of the RG 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam with full burst effect parts by P-Bandai Online Hobby Shop Exclusive.

Release Date: Nov. 2013, Price: 3150 yen

HGBF 1/144 - Wing Gundam Fenice

Presenting the Wing Gundam Fenice from the Gundam Build Fighters series.

Images via 1999.co.jp

Cosplay Mania 2013 Day 2 (Oct. 6)

The sun finally shines today and it was a great weather to attend this convention. We took a lot of cosplay pictures (as much as we can) than the last time we attended. 

Robot Damashii #148 - Testament Gundam

Images via 1999.co.jp