Random Shit – OtakuRevolution

Random Shit

2024 Topps Formula 1 – Paddock Pass Photo Variation Guide

The 2024 release of Topps Formula 1 Paddock Pass features an extensive list of photo variations*, one per driver, and available in the base “paper” material as well as chrome.

As I look back at the Formula 1 IV cards released over the prior years I can never find a comprehensive reference guide. When Mastodon Cards put together a quick Instagram story of the variations he collected and sorted from the 2024 Paddock Pass release I knew I had to save that for larger posterity. All credit for Mastodon for capturing these images. ~~Regular card is on the left, IV on the right~~. It’s not really clear which is the IV, and which is “base,” on account of the general availability of both. read more

by Falldog•December 16, 2024March 9, 2025•0

Random Shit

Falldog’s Guide to Topps Formula 1 Cards

While Formula 1 cards have been around in some way or another for most of the league’s lifespan, general interest has really popped off when Topps acquired the license and released their initial set of cards back in 2020. During the height of the COVID collectible boom it quickly took off and has maintained high demand since.

Value

Before I get into the different card types I want to discuss the concept of value as it’s something I see asked about quite a bit.

Generally speaking there are two types of people, those who collect Formula 1 cards because they like the sport, and those who are looking to build monetary value/sell for profit. read more

by Falldog•August 5, 2024March 9, 2025•0

Random Shit

Falldog Hobby Works’ Custom Acrylic Bases – A Guide

As some of you know I’ve started making custom acrylic bases for Gunpla and other models. I wanted to put together a quick guide to them that answers questions with more detail than I can throw into Etsy.

Everything I do is geared toward folks who want to add something special to their kits. Acrylic bases, etched or otherwise, add a custom look and feel. In addition the added weight makes displaying kits in lofty positions a lot easier.

Don’t know what I’m talking about? Check my Etsy storefront! read more

by Falldog•July 1, 2021March 9, 2025•0

Random Shit

Falldog’s Guide to Gundam Canon and Timelines (2020 Edition)

About a six years ago I had the idea to put together a piece discussing the Gundam franchise’s many timelines and many, many complexities. Little did I know that I was opening a can of worms. Welcome to that can of worms.

The Gundam franchise is a confusing assortment of TV series, manga, games, novelizations, and even audio dramas. These are broken across many different universes, and within those universes, similar and sometimes contradictory stories. What I’ve tried to do below is take as much of the franchise’s numerous installments I could muster and lay them out graphically. Before we get to that there are a couple of core concepts we need to cover. read more

by Falldog•April 3, 2020March 9, 2025•0

Random Shit

Gundam: Dark History Reference Material

In researching for my guide to the Gundam timelines and canon I took a look into the deep hole that is Dark History (or Black History, being the direct translation) from Turn A Gundam. Here reflects my findings, as limited as they are, as of April 2nd, 2020.

Huge, massive, thanks to Mecorx for translating this and dealing with my obscene obsession driven trying to map out the entire franchise.

Dark History as represented Turn X’s Instruction Manual

The Master Grade Turn X, released in June 2014, has a small blurb on Dark History…

The translation is a follows, read more

by Falldog•April 2, 2020March 9, 2025•0

Random Shit

How to watch Gundam – Universal Century

So, you’re interested in watching through Gundam’s Universal Century (UC) timeline? From the quintessential Mobile Suit Gundam which started the ball rolling over 40 years ago, to the upcoming Hathaway’s Flash? Well here’s how.

Watch it in order in which the series was produced and released.

/end article

…alright, let me elaborate.

For the uninitiated, the Universal Century timeline has been the core component of the Gundam franchise starting with Mobile Suit Gundam first released in 1979. Since then there have been various works that have built upon that initial story. Some of them have been longer series, others short OVAs, and even movies, games, manga and novels. Those hopping into Universal Century for the first time should stick to the main shows, movies. After which drive into some of the great manga. To make things confusing Sunrise has a habit of cutting up a show, inserting new animation, and releasing it as a movie – often adding, leaving out, or changing critical events. More on some of that later. read more

by Falldog•March 30, 2020March 9, 2025•0

Random Shit

Gundam: What Sunrise thinks is Official

While researching for Falldog’s Guide to Gundam Canon and Timelines I was directed to this post by the great Mark Simmons on Mecha Talk back in 2007. In it he references a round table discussion from 2001 in Dengeki Hobby where folks from Sunrise discuss what’s canon within the Gundam franchise. The website Mark linked to, at the time containing a transcript of the discussion, no longer exists. However, thanks to the Internet Archive Wayback Machine the content can still be accessed. In additional sections (which I didn’t have translated) go on to reference other works and how they view them from a canon prospective. Mark’s post on Mecha Talk does a good job summarizing the related content. read more

by Falldog•January 18, 2016March 9, 2025•0

Random Shit

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Barbatos Opening Changes

Slowly, as Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans progresses, so does the Gundam Barbatos as it slowly equips more weapons and armor. That change is reflected in one of the opening segment’s early scenes. I’ll update this page with images of the opening as the series begins.

Note – You can click to expand and use the left/right arrows to navigate.

Episode 2

[flickr-photo:id=22488271240,size=z]

Opening was not apart of episode 1.

Episode 3

[flickr-photo:id=22488271090,size=z]

Mace, left shoulder armor. read more

by Falldog•November 1, 2015March 9, 2025•0

Random Shit

Where to Start – Getting into Gundam (2022 Edition)

As a moderator over at /r/Gundam I often see folks asking how to get into the franchise and what shows to watch. Hopefully this guide will help you along that path.

TL;DR?

If you don’t have time to go through and read, it’s best to pick with one of the below series:


Start with this	Or pick one of these
Mobile Suit Gundam	Gundam 0080	Gundam 00
	G Gundam	Iron Blooded Orphans

Note that the above are in no order of preference or recommendation. Why I think they’re four good starting points is detailed below.

If you can’t be bothered as to finding out why the above are recommended, or just want me to make the decision for you, then watch the original Mobile Suit Gundam. The full series, all 43 episodes, is the best way to go. Though many will argue that the movies are a valid alternative. read more