May Gundam Models

Guess I'll do May while I'm at it. Some of these may not be released just yet, but will be before the month is over.

Gundam 00 1/100 #6 - Overflag
...Awesomeness, now in 1/100 scale.

Gundam 00 HG #16 - Tieren Space Commander Type
The Tieren's blue-colored space type, except outfitted for a squad leader.

BB Senshi #309 - Kakouen Daras
More of the "Romance of the 3 Kingdoms" line. I think it's supposed to be based off of the Verga Daras from F91. These things have all the coolest weapons... o_o

High Grade Universal Century #87 - Zaku II Kai
The customized Zaku II that appeared in Gundam 0080 has been added to the HGUC line.

Master Grade #108 - Force Impulse Gundam
The main mech from Gundam SEED Destiny is now in Master Grade form. Only "Force", though... no "Sword" or "Blaster" yet.

For the next couple months, keep your eyes peeled for the HGUC Sazabi, the HG AEU Enact Custom (Saachez), a master grade model of the Shin Musha Gundam(<3), 1/100 models of the Tieren Ground Type and Astraea Type F, and another BB Senshi or two.

April Gundam Models

Onto April, lol.

Gundam 00 1/100 #5 - Gundam Astraea
I don't know too much about this. I think it's from a sidestory?

Gundam 00 HG #14 - Gundam Throne Drei
The last of three Gundam Thrones from 00 has been released in High Grade format. Have fun pretending to be psychobitch and killing a supporting character's entire family :)

Gundam 00 HG #15 - Gundam Nadleeh
Since Nadleeh hadn't yet been revealed by the time the HG Gundam Virtue came out, they waited until now to release the Nadleeh all by itself. HAIR

BB Senshi #308 - Koumei Re-GZ
Continuing on with the "Romance of the 3 Kingdoms"-themed BB Senshi set, the Koumei Re-GZ only marginally looks like its Gundam counterpart. Its weapon looks awfully badass, though.

Master Grade #106 - Launcher/Sword Strike Gundam
The Strike Gundam has been released again, but this time it comes with the Launcher Striker Pack and the Sword Striker Pack.

Master Grade #107 - Mass-Production Gelgoog (Ver 2.0)
The old-school Gelgoog has been re-released. Sieg Zeon!

March Gundam Models

OH MY GOD I GOT A LUCKY EGG OFF A CHANSEY. IT MADE MY WHOLE DAY.

Anyway, onto March-released Gunpla! April will be in the next post, along with more ranting about that Lucky Egg.

Gundam 00 HG #11 - Gundam Exia + GN Arms
The first kit to feature the GN Arms - giant mobile weapon fortress-type thing that attaches to the back of Exia. It's quite awesome. It even comes with a Gundam Exia in it, so if you missed out on the original model, you can get this instead!

Gundam 00 HG #12 - Gundam Throne Zwei
Throne Zwei, one of the three most badass Gundams in 00 to date, is out now in High Grade form. The Fangs are awesome.

Gundam 00 HG #13 - Overflag
Overflag kit. 'Nuff said.

Gundam SEED HG #56 - Gundam Astray Green Frame (Troya Custom)
The fourth Gundam Astray to be produced - I'm not sure about its backstory, but it's green, and you can read all about it in the newest Astray manga, Frame Astrays. Piloted by Troya.

Gundam SEED HG #57 - Arms Astray PMC Custom
A custom version of the Arms Astray featured in Frame Astrays.

BB Senshi Set - Char's Counterattack
A nifty set featuring the old versions of every MS that appears in Char's Counterattack. Old versions meaning the old SD Gundam sets - you know, the ones without the legs, only feet. Includes Nu Gundam, Sazabi, MP Gira Doga, Rezun(?)'s Gira Doga, Gyunei's Jagd Doga, Quess's Jagd Doga, an Re-GZ, and a Jegan.

BB Senshi Set - Strike Freedom vs Destiny Gundam
A small set including the Strike Freedom and Destiny Gundam in BB form, which were already released - except this set comes with a few stands to pose them in combat with each other. If you're interested, and don't have either of these, I'd say go for it.

High Grade Universal Century #86 - ν Gundam
The HGUC line continues with their Char's Counterattack lineup with the Nu Gundam, Amuro's mobile suit for the duration of the movie. Comes with funnels and everything. Given how good the HGUC line has been until now, this is sure to please.

Master Grade #105 - Zaku II F Type (Ver. 2)
Master Grade #105b - Zaku Minelayer
The Zaku II F Type(that's the space version) has been released once more in Master Grade form, this time upgraded even further over the previous. It also comes in two varieties - one is the normal Zaku II, while the other is the Zaku Minelayer.

December~February Gundam Models

As I've been slacking off lately, here are the Gundam models for the last few months.

December

Gundam 00 HG #6 - Gundam Virtue
Virtue is next up on the Gundam 00 High Grade lineup - unfortunately, it cannot purge its armor and become Nadleeh. Yay fat gundam.

Gundam 00 HG #7 - Union Flag (Graham Acre)
Ace pilot Graham Acre's custom Union Flag.

Gundam 00 1/100 #2 - Gundam Dynames
The second 1/100 scale model for the series is Gundam Dynames.

Master Grade #102 - Unicorn Gundam Ver. Ka (Picture depicts "Destroy Mode")
From the light novel "Gundam UC(Unicorn)" comes this beatiful Katoki Hajime-designed Master Grade kit. Normally, it is almost completely white - a bit bland. However, its trump card, "Destroy Mode", looks utterly awesome.

Master Grade #29 Special - Sazabi (Metallic Coating)
A special re-release of the Sazabi kit from way back when, now with a metallic coating applied to it.

January

High Grade Universal Century #85 - Re-GZ
As HGUC kits continue on with Char's Counterattack, the Re-GZ is next up - the "refined Gundam Zeta". Amuro piloted one before he got the Nu Gundam.

Gundam 00 HG #8 - Tieren Taozi
Enhanced human Soma's blindingly pink-colored Tieren. Check out that color scheme... I didn't think Soma was the kind of girl who would like pink, but whatever!

Gundam 00 1/100 #3 - Gundam Kyrios
The third 1/100 scale model for the newest Gundam series is the Kyrios, complete with transformation capabilities.

Master Grade #103 - Zaku II (Black Tristars) ver. 2.0
An upgraded Zaku II model - colored black and purple in the name of the Black Tristars. This came out a while ago, but with the release of the Zaku II ver. 2.0 a while back, they decided to release this one.

February

High Grade Universal Century Set - Char's Rick Dom vs G-3 Gundam
An interesting double-set consisting of Char's personal Rick Dom and the G-3 Gundam, neither of which were in the series, but in the novels. The G-3 Gundam was actually the testbed for the Magnetic Coating that was applied to Amuro's own Gundam in the anime.

Gundam 00 HG #9 - Gundam Throne Eins
The first of the Throne Gundams is Eins(hence the name). This badass-looking Gundam reminds me a lot of Strike Noir, actually.

Gundam 00 HG #10 - Tieren Space Type
The modified Tieren for use in space combat. To differentiate, it's colored blue. :)

Gundam 00 1/100 #4 - Gundam Virtue
The fourth 1/100 kit, Gundam Virtue. Unlike the HG kit, this one CAN purge its armor to reveal Gundam Nadleeh. Quite nifty, if you ask me.

BB Senshi #307 - Kakuton Giros
The eigth in a series of SD Gundam kits themed after the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" epic. Xiahou Dun was the original model for this one.

Master Grade #34 Special - ν Gundam (Metallic Coating)
After the Sazabi was re-released with a metallic coating, the ν(Nu) Gundam follows. It's all silvery.

Master Grade #104 - Strike E + IWSP (Lucas O'Donnell)
From the latest Gundam SEED ASTRAY manga, FRAME ASTRAYS, comes this customized Strike Gundam - equipped with the Integrated Weapon Striker Pack, my favorite of the four normal ones(there's also Lightning and Gunbarrel). This looks more badass than the original Strike + IWSP, in my opinion~

November Gundam Models

Last month was filled with many new Gundam 00 kits(again). But first, let's take a look at...

BB Senshi #305 - Sonken Gundam
Sonken Gundam is yet another samurai-like BB Senshi. This one comes to us in the form of the sixth "Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Gathering of Warriors" retelling miniset of Gundam models that Bandai has going on right now. I have never read the Chinese classic myself; apparently this model was inspired by one of the characters. Looks pretty neat; nice sword.

BB Senshi #306 - Ryofu Tallgeese
As the kit title states, the kit is tall and badass, but it really looks nothing like the Tallgeese. This is the seventh "Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Gathering of Warriors" miniset. Again, this model was inspired by a character in the Chinese classic. I have to admit, this looks pretty cool, with the gold/black armor on the white body. They probably could have left that purple V-fin out of it though... Apparently, that cool-looking staff weapon can transform and be used by any of the other three in the set. It also comes with a horse(not pictured) that can transform into a bike. :)

Not that I have anything against the samurai-style SD Gundams, I like the ones portraying actual Gundams better.

Now on to Gundam 00.

Gundam 00 HG #3 - Gundam Dynames
This kit of Gundam Dynames not only comes with the sniper rifle(sniper cannon, anyone?) but its shoulder plates can revolve around to guard the front as it did in the anime. Its V-fin can also lower to reveal the sniping camera Lockon loves to use so much. Pretty nifty.

Gundam 00 HG #4 - Gundam Kyrios
Whee, a transformable model kit! Kyrios comes with its beam submachine gun, and its shield can even be converted into a claw... so is it Hallelujah psycho time nao?

Gundam 00 HG #5 - Tieren Ground Type
This interesting generic-looking bad-guy mech is (obviously) a customized MP version used for ground combat. Don't you love how through all the Gundam series, they still manage to pull off looking like a Zaku? They still have the monoeyes, at least XD. In any case, it's got a nice cannon and a carbon blade to use as weapons in your personal battle scenes.

Gundam 00 1/100 #1 Gundam Exia
Yay, the first 1/100 model of a Gundam 00 mech. It's pretty much got everything. Not sure if its hands are poseable, but they probably are, with the quality of 1/100 kits these days. Don't take my word for it.

Gundam 00 1/60 #1 Gundam Exia
And the last one for this month is the Perfect Grade Gundam Exia. It's incredibly detailed, and its hands CAN move! It comes with about a zillion weapons - well, all seven swords, anyways, and its GN shield. It's got some pretty damn cool boxart, too...

Well, that's all for November. December's models will come at the end of the month! All images are from HLJ (if you couldn't tell by the watermark), I'm just borrowing them. :P