My favorite vocal song from the entire franchise.
Layman’s Gunpla Guide – Terminology
Here’s a handy reference to some of the terminology commonly used in gunpla and modeling communities. ’twas written by Sonar over at the Gundam Australia Forum and used with permission.
0-10
00 – “Double Oh” refers to the animated series Mobile Suit Gundam 00
0079 – “Double Oh Seventy Nine” – Refers to the pivotal year of the Universal Century time line where the One Year War was fought, and the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series was set.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 34 ENGLISH DUB Review
Episode 34, "Ice Queen"
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Edward and Alphonse ask for Major General Armstrong’s help in finding Mei, which she only agrees to in order to obtain a possible new weapon to defend Briggs with. She orders her subordinate Miles to find the brothers work. Walking through the base, Miles reveals that he is part Ishbalan, but was accepted by Olivier. Edward expresses his desire to not be ignorant, which Miles finds amusing. The brothers are given the duty to take down icicles, along with Falman, who was transferred to Briggs. Suddenly, a homunculus, Sloth, digs its way into the base, with Ed suspecting he’s been followed. The soldiers attack Sloth, but to no effect. Suddenly, Olivier has an idea.
Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 89 Review
Episode 89, "A Battle of the Highest Level! Defeat Cell, Son Goku"
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Goku and Cell continue their battle, the speed and ferocity increasing. Cell expresses his delight in the match. Cell decides that he tires of the rules he set down, not wanting to be limited by the ring. Goku realizes what he’s about to do and warns everyone else. Cell destroys the ring, stating that the world is the ring now. Goku flies into the air and powers up a full power Kamehameha. Cell is sure he won’t fire, because it could destroy the planet. Goku teleports at the last moment, and appears right before Cell, firing the beam, blowing off the top of Cell’s body. It looks like Goku has triumphed. However, Goku can still since his ki. Cell regenerates his body. They continue their fight. As Muten Roshi watches on TV, Bulma arrives at his house. Piccolo notices that the two combatants have lost a great deal of ki. Goku fires several volleys of ki blasts at Cell.
Samurai 7 Benigumo Review
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Behold, the massive statue that is a Benigumo from the anime series Samurai 7. There are several Benigumo models in the series but only one received retail treatment. The figure from Organic is made of resin, comes pre-painted, and retails for ¥98,000. Roughly $1,200 USD (not including shipping from Japan). Oh, and only 150 were made.
The design may remind you a little bit of The O or the Bound Doc from Zeta Gundam. They share the same designer, Makoto Kobayashi. His Benigumo designs are one of the show’s few saving graces.
PG Strike Freedom WIP 10: Update Shots
The kit is slowly moving along. Following the issues chronicled in my last update a lot of pieces have now been repainted and received new decals. Now I await some 60 degree days to give them a good top coat.
I do have some some other pieces finished though. Unfortunately there’s some silvering/air bubble issues on the shoulder armor. Oh well. Not much I can really do about it without delaying the whole project yet again to order more decals.
Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 88 Review
Episode 88, "The Decisive Battle! Cell vs Son Goku"
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Mr. Satan reels from being thrown from the ring, claiming to have been tripped. Goku steps into the ring and faces off with Cell. Goku attacks, and Cell evades, blocks, and counters. Gohan claims his father isn’t using his real power. Goku powers up, causing his allies to be astonished. Cell powers up as well. They begin the battle again. Cell claims that he’s enjoying himself. Then he splits into four, a technique of Tenshinhan’s. He also uses Makankosappo, Kienzan, and even Kamehameha. Goku uses Shikan Ido to avoid being hit. Cell’s speed frustrates Goku.