Posted in

Hellebore Strike – Custom Armament Project – WIP 01 – It Begins

Generally, I’m not one to buy 1/144 scale kits. However I’ve had a project floating around in my head for a long time and the Real Grade Strike seemed to fit the bill. It’s the perfect scale and I love the Strike Gundam’s design. Plus it would give me an excuse to pick up and mess around with a RG level kit.

But wait, perfect scale for what you might ask? Well a kit bash with my ancient 1/550 scale Dendrobium of course! I’ve had one sitting around for over a decade, back from the days before I knew better and ripped pieces from the runners. When I pulled it apart I realized how great the cannon was and that it would look great by itself. Slowly the idea developed into a full scale kit bash. My first kit bash actually. And thus far, things are going great. read more

Falldogby Falldog••0
Posted in

Tiger & Bunny – Episode 6 Review – Fire is a Good Servent but a Bad Master

Tiger & Bunny is a new anime program current airing weekly in Japan and simulcast on Hulu and Viz Anime. Produced by Sunrise it’s  directed by Keiichi Satou (best known for his work on Big O). The series revolves around a couple of super heroes who fight crime while driving ad revenue and product placement for a hero themed television program.

Sorry for the poor quality screen shots in this review, I don’t have a decent raw.

Snyopsis

The media, still favoring Barnaby, is cause for his own photo shoot. Not receiving much attention, Tiger is sent off to assist Fire Emblem who is forced to prove his innocence following the death of several convicts at a local prison. Late, last night, they apparently burst into flame and were killed. read more

Falldogby Falldog•
Posted in

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 43 ENGLISH DUB Review

Episode 43, "An Ant’s Bite"

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: In Briggs, the bloody crest is made by the death of Drachma soldiers, who were tricked by Kimbley into thinking they could win the battle. In Central, Bradley admits that while his family and position were given to him, he chose his wife himself. In the Ishbalan slum, Envy arrives disguised as an Ishbalan, but is lured into a trap by Zanpano, set by Mei. Envy transforms into his true state, and takes Marcoh captive, threatening to destroy the slum town. Marcoh uses his skill in creating Philosopher’s Stones to break down Envy’s body, and Envy reverts to a small slug-like being, who they contain in a jar. Envy informs Alphonse that Edward has gone missing. Scar gives Envy to Mei, who heads back for Xing. Alphonse takes Winry and the chimeras to Lior. At Central HQ, Olivier is shown a room full of homunculi dolls. In Lior, Alphonse meets Rose again, who asks about Edward. Suddenly, Hohenheim appears in front of his son. read more

Penguin Truthby Penguin Truth•
Posted in

Tiger & Bunny – Episode 5 Review – Go for Broke

Rider Kick

Tiger & Bunny is a new anime program current airing weekly in Japan and simulcast on Hulu and Viz Anime. Produced by Sunrise it’s  directed by Keiichi Satou (best known for his work on Big O). The series revolves around a couple of super heroes who fight crime while driving ad revenue and product placement for a hero themed television program.

Snyopsis

It’s Baraby’s birthday and he wants nothing to do with it! Tensions run high between the leading duo following a costly fine levied against Tiger after a rescue results in expensive property damage. Barnaby has grown tired of Tiger’s meddling and the impact it’s had on his performance. read more

Falldogby Falldog•
Posted in

PG Strike Freedom: Complete

After four months of paint, tears, and more paint… my black Perfect Grade Strike Freedom is complete. For those of us with ADHD I’m going to kick things off by posting all the pictures. From a technical prospective they’re rather ‘blah’ due to the small size of my studio and the humongous span of this kit’s wings, among other reasons. You can read more about that, along with very little detail about the build, after all the pretty pictures.

The Pictures

 


Click to Enlarge | On Flickr read more

Falldogby Falldog••0
Posted in

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 42 ENGLISH DUB Review

Episode 42, "Sign of a Counterattack"

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: In an abaondoned warehouse, Winry, Marcoh, Scar, Mei, and the chimeras wait for Alphonse to regain consciousness, which he eventually does. As they try to put him back together, Mei comes up with an idea, and lays out the pages of Scar’s brother’s journal. When put together the right way, they make a diagram of the nationwide alchemy circle. When Yoki sneezes, and pages turn over, Alphonse gets an idea. They turn the pages over and a diagram of a new alchemy circle can be drawn, using Xingese techniques. Meanwhile, Kimbley meets with Pride, who tells him to concetrate carving the crest of blood at Briggs. In Lior, the people are rebuilding the town, and Hohenheim arrives. He meets Rose, who shows him the Leto church, where he goes underground and meets with Pride, telling him to deliver a message to Father that he’ll be seeing him soon. At Briggs, Drachma troops attack, aided by Kimbley. read more

Penguin Truthby Penguin Truth•
Posted in

Gunpla Review – April 2011

I’ve decided to start up a new series, Gunpla Review, a look back at the past month of gunpla. I suppose I’ll need to craft a fancy header image before May is up. It’s an attempt to share some projects, finished in the past month, which have caught my eye. I also wanted to highlight some ongoing WIPs worth following. If I missed any of your favorites please share them via comments below! And no, these are not in any particular order.

Finished Kits

Freya’s SD Nightingale – I love the color scheme and the LED really sets it off. read more

Falldogby Falldog••0
Posted in

PG Strike Freedom WIP 12: Main body… done

So at long last the body of my PG Strike Freedom is complete…


Click to Enlarge | On Flickr

Can you spot the issues? The silvering on some of the decals is painfully evident in this shot. I can also spot at least three areas of unfortunate paint transfer via parts rubbing. The clear pieces on the wings, which normally would have had a sticker applied to them, got a coat of clear red followed by some dull coat for frosting. Probably the only aspect of the kit that turned out better than expected. Though it does clash with the rest of the design. Sadness. read more

Falldogby Falldog••0
Posted in

Blue Exorcist (Ao no Exorcist) – Episode 01 Review

Blue Exorcist, also known by its Japanese name Ao no Exorcist, is a new 25 episode anime based off the manga of the same name. Blue Exorcist is directed by Tensai Okamura (Evangelion, Soul Eater) and produced by A-1 Pictures.

Due to the fact the manga has been out for several years this review will contain mild spoilers.

Synopsis

Episode one starts with brief sequence of Vatican priests getting picked off by demons, who ignite into a fierce blue flame. It then cuts to the series’ main character, Rin, finishing a street fight against a light haired boy and two of his friends. Later in the episode it is revealed that the light haired boy, a spoiled rich kid, was shooting pigeons with a crossbow before Rin intervened. read more

Falldogby Falldog•
Posted in

Tiger & Bunny – Episode 4 Review – Fear is Often Greater than the Danger

Tiger & Bunny is a new anime program current airing weekly in Japan and simulcast on Hulu and Viz Anime. Produced by Sunrise it’s  directed by Keiichi Satou (best known for his work on Big O). The series revolves around a couple of super heroes who fight crime while driving ad revenue and product placement for a hero themed television program.

Synopsis

Episode 4 of Tiger & Bunny is centered around the young Karina Lyle, best know as the hero Blue Rose. After a less than inspired performance she finds herself trapped in a quandary: pursue her dreams of being a singer or continue to protect the public as one of the cities’ most popular heroes? read more

Falldogby Falldog•