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Fullmetal Alchemist – Episode 08 Review

Episode 8, "The Philosopher’s Stone"


*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Disraught over Nina’s death, Edward turns in his pocket watch when Mustang refuses to let him track down the serial killer and decides to investigate himself. Inspired by notes in Tucker’s house, Alphonse asks around about the Philosopher’s Stone. Winry comes to Central to congratulate Edward, but is kidnapped by the serial killer named Barry, who is disguised as a woman. Edward realizes what has happened and finds his hideout, but is knocked out and tied up. Edward uses alchemy to escape, and barely manages to subdue Barry. When the military arrive, Edward breaks down over his powerlessness. Later, Roy gives Edward back his pocket watch and gives him the title the Fuhrer has passed down to him, the Fullmetal Alchemist. read more

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MG Astray Red Frame, Finished

I know I’m well behind the times, but I’ve finally finished my MG Red frame.


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There are a lot of little details here and there that I forgot to do. Since I’ve been working on this kit off and on since it came out I’m not surprised more fell through the cracks. I regret not going with a darker shade of red.

It might be hard to tell from the photo, but paint is the red equivalent of the blue I used on my MG Blue Frame. The decals are, of course, from Samuel Decal. read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist – Episode 07 Review

Episode 7, "Night of the Chimera’s Cry"


*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Edward recieves a pocket watch that all State Alchemists wear that signify their position. On his way back to the Tucker residence, he learns Colonel Mustang has been investigating a serial murderer who kills women. Edward is cynical, believing Roy just wants a promotion. Back at the Tucker place, Ed learns that Tucker’s yearly assessment is coming up, which he is concerned about. Ed learns that Tucker’s wife left before he became a State Alchemist, because they were poor, and he’ll return to that life without the support of the state. Hughes tells Edward that Tucker’s wife died before he moved into town. The brothers go to the library to try to get information on Tucker’s chimera. General Basque Gran ejects the brothers from the Tucker residence. Returning to his house later, the brothers find that Tucker has created a new chimera that talks, but Edward realizes that it was made from Nina and Alexander. Gran and his troops arrive and take Tucker away, but Nina gets away and is killed by a mysterious scarred man. read more

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MG Ez-8 Gundam: Completed!


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I actually started building this kit over a year ago. I remember picking the kit up for cheap on eBay, building it, and modifying a MG Nemo gun for it. Then, for whatever reason, I shelved it for later. Now in the past two week it’s turned into an experimental test subject to finalize some addition to the Layman’s Gunpla Guide.

I started off by using some IC sockets to detail the mini thrusters and proceeded to heavily weather. I created a chipped paint effect using a sponge and topped it off with some sand & soil colored Gundam Weathering Markers. Looks like the poor guy has been through a lot. All of the weathering techniques will eventually be fully detailed in the weathering section of the guide. read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 23 ENGLISH DUB Review

Episode 23, "The Girl on the Battlefield"

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Synopsis: Ling, with Ranfan on his back, tries his best to evade Fuhrer King Bradley while Gluttony is sent after Scar. Ed leaves Winry to the MPs and goes off to help Alphonse. Gluttony arrives to eat Scar, beating him up. Bradley sees that Ranfan has cut her own arm off to throw him off. Ling arrives on the scene with Gluttony and Scar and with Ed’s help, binds him. Ling escapes from the scene with the help of Hawkeye, but insists on picking up his aide. Mei helps Scar escape, but loses track of her panda, Xaio Mei, who Alphonse picks up. Ed and Al see Winry off at the train station, Ed promising to make her cry tears of joy next time. Roy picks the brothers up and takes them to a house where Doctor Knox treats Ranfan. As they argue over what to do with Gluttony, the homunculus overhears Roy’s name, and enraged by Lust’s death, transforms and destroys part of the house. read more

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