No, You Do Not Have More Balls Than Shinji Ikari
by Michael Fitz-Gibbon
Dragon Ball Z Kai- Episode 10 Review
Episode 10, "Wait, Chaozu! Tenshinhan’s Screaming Kikouhou"
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Kuririn attacks, killing all but one remaining Saibamen (who is dispatched by Piccolo), but not harming either Vegeta or Nappa. Nappa charges up and attacks Tenshinhan, punching his left hand off. Chaozu decides to sacrifice himself, exploding on Nappa, but to no effect. Piccolo and Kuririn attack Nappa, but Gohan is too afraid to. Tenshinhan uses his last ounce of strength to fire an attack at Nappa, but it doesn’t harm Nappa, and he dies from exhaustion. Before Nappa can attack the remaining fighters, Vegeta suggests they wait for Goku’s arrival. The two Saiyans wait for three hours.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 10 Review
Episode 10, "Seperate Ways"
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Edward describes his experiences at Laboratory 5 to Major Armstrong and Lt. Colonel Hughes. Fuhrer King Bradley visits and warns the group not to investigate any further. The brothers get on a train to Dublith, to go see their alchemy teacher, though the thought of it frightens them. While reading the paper, Hughes is inspired to do some research into the massacres around the country, but is confronted by Lust. Hughes tries to contact Roy via an outside pay phone, but is killed by Envy, in disguise as Maria Ross. After Hughes’ funeral, Roy begins investigating his death, vowing to find his killers.
Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen – Episode 09 Review
Episode 9, "Initiate! Operation: Invade Japan!"
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Kouji becomes increasingly irritable as he adjusts to the Mazinger, frustrated by the Robot Corps holding him back from gaining his revenge on Baron Ashura. While Akokuji and Shiro relax at the Kurogane House, Tsubasa gives Kouji a seemingly simple test, which proves impossibly difficult for him. Meanwhile, eager to prove his/herself, Ashura takes the subfortress Saluud and releases Mechanical Beasts all over Japan.
Layman’s Gunpla Guide – My Projects
This page is now obsolete!
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Completed Projects and Reviews
These are the models I’ve completed and bothered to actually review and reflect upon.
There are a ton of kits I’ve built but haven’t reviewed. If you’re interested just check out my flickr gallery.
From newest to oldest *completion date* …
| MG The O Review The O is one of the most expensive kits in the MG line. Will it hold up to scrutiny? |
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| MG Red Frame Master Grade Red Frame, complete with sparkly red paint and over sized decals. |
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| Weathered Ez-8 Check out my heavily weathered Ez-8 Gundam |
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| 1/48 Gundam RX-78-2 A review of the very awesome 1/48 Scale ‘Mega Size Model’ Gundam RX-78-2 |
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| Finished MG GN-X A look at my finished MG GN-X |
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| MG GN-X Review A review of the MG GN-X from Gundam 00 |
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| MG Nu Gundam A look at my MG Nu Gundam with Clear Parts. You can read my review of the clear parts here. |
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| MG Victory Gundam Ver. Ka A review of the kit including a review of the my build (and some new paints). |
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| MG Astray Blue Frame 2nd Revise Not a full blown review, but pictures from my kit. I recommend the kit for anyone who likes the design. |
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| Night of the Living Nemo Zombies + Gunpla = Awesome |
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| MG Exia Ignition Mode A simple review of MG Exia Ignition Mode. Ignition Mode being all the bells and whistles. |
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| Gouf Custom – Soviet Reprise Examined A refurbished Gouf Custom, painted white and given Soviet markings. I give a short review with my findings from painting the kit white and using a pencil to do the line details. |
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| MG Sinanju Build Review I gave my Sinanju some metallic paint, glossy and dull top coats, and gave it my best at painting the gold trim. All of this with various results. I made sure to review all the ups and downs should you decide to build your own Sinanju. |
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| MG Ball, Ver Ka. | |
| MG Rick Dias |
Current Projects
These are the projects I’m currently working on. While I don’t have a page for them yet you can check out my flickr gallery for updates.
Layman’s Gunpla Guide – Recommended Sites
News
There are a lot of great news sites for Gunpla, Gundam, and other Japanese plamo… but they tend to be in Japanese if you want the hot scoops. My go to sites are
Your best source for English language updates, outside of your local community, is Gundam Kits Collection.
Reviews
- Dalong is my go to for kit reviews. This Korean site has detailed photos and reviews of nearly every Gundam model kit out there, complete with manual scans and part breakdowns. It’s probably the most vaulable resource for collectors and builders out there.
- Schizophonic9
- Gaijin Gunpla
There’s also a hundred different YouTube reviewers these days. You should check out the r/Gunpla wiki for a list of some of the more popular channels.
Guides
- Danny Choo’s Gundam Modeling Tutorial – A fantastic one page tutorial that covers everything you need to know to put together a great looking kit. Beginner to intermediate.
- FitchenFoo’s How to Build Master Grade Gundams – One of the best modelers out there, FitchenFoo runs through how to build a kit from start to finish. Beginner to intermediate.
- Gamera Baenre – An epic collection of tutorials, most with videos. Intermediate to advanced.
- The Ghost of Zeon: How-To – Ghost of Zeon offers a unique collection of tutorials you won’t see anywhere else. Intermediate to advanced.
- DC23 Mech Art’s Tutorials – There is no better resource for those looking to build their own diorama. Intermediate to advanced.
- Good Guy Dan’s Tutorials – Great tutorials that cover a number of common problems folks face
The most comprehensive list of tutorials out there is over on the r/Gunpla wiki. If there’s something you’re looking for specifically start there.
Dragon Ball Z Kai- Episode 09 Review
Episode 9, "Yamcha’s Hard Struggle! The Terrifying Saibamen"
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Vegeta and Nappa, now on Earth, use their scouters to find the two strongest ki on the planet- Piccolo and Gohan. Kururin joins them just as the Saiyans find them. Nappa plants strange creatures called Saibamen. Tenshinhan, Chouzu, and Yamcha arrive, and they decide to each go one-on-one with the six creatures. Tenshinhan easily defeats his opponent, which Vegeta finishes off to motivate the others. Yamcha seemingly defeats his, but it recovers and grabs onto him, self-destructing. The blast kills Yamcha, angering Kururin, who prepares an attack of his own.
Top 5 Literal Music Videos
The formula is simple. Just take one horrible music video and throw in someone with working eyes and the ability to sing…
1) Total Eclipse of the Heart
2) Take on Me
3) Head Over Heels
4) Under the Bridge
5) White Wedding
Never Gonna Give You Up might have made the cut if the singer could match Rick’s singing.