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HG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver 30th – Complete!

8 February, 2010 (22:41) | Gundam, Japan, Otaku | 4 comments

HG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver 30th - Complete!

My first (complete) build since returning from Japan is Amuros Ray’s signature unit. Modelled after the 1/1 Odaiba Gundam it’s an awesome little HG Kit!

MG Gundam Astray Red Frame Kai

7 February, 2010 (19:52) | Gundam, Otaku | 4 comments

MG Red Frame Kai

Image from Happinet Online
Oh man, I cannot wait for this kit, going right to the top of the build list, roll on the 25th! I did opt for SAL postage though so that could well end up being the 25th of August :S

Basement Cinema: Bulb Change

24 January, 2010 (10:20) | House, Movies & TV, Otaku | No comments

Basement Cinema: Bulb Change!

Two updates in one week, things are moving along quicker than ever! The new bulb arrived really quickly (thanks to CP Lighting) so I fitted it straight away to see if there was a difference.

First Impressions: HG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver 30th

18 January, 2010 (22:18) | Gundam, Otaku | No comments

First Impressions: HG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver 30th

It feels like forever since my last HGUC build, and what better a kit to get back into old habits with.
Modelled on the 1/1 Odaiba Gundam, this 30th anniversary special edition of the classic mobile suit looks like an awesome update of a classic design. First impressions herein.

Final Fantasy XIII Elixir unboxing

17 January, 2010 (11:00) | Games, Japan, Otaku | 2 comments

Final Fantasy XIII Elixir unboxing

It’s almost becoming something of a tradition for Square Enix to release a licensed energy drink around the time a new Final Fantasy game comes out, so it’s no surprise to anyone that Suntory-licensed FFXIII drinks are currently available.
What did catch my eye was this funky box on sale in the 7-11, containing both the [...]

NG 1/100 GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam – Complete!

16 January, 2010 (17:18) | Gundam, Otaku | 4 comments

1/100 GAT X-105 Aile Strike Gundam - Complete!

I’ve been working on this kit on and off since June last year, it’s been something of a labour of love and it’s finally complete!

A year in review, top 10 posts of 2009

12 January, 2010 (14:08) | Games, General, Gundam, House, Japan, Movies & TV, Otaku | 2 comments

Well 2009 and the noughties are well and truly gone, and I thought i’d just share which posts written over the past year have proven to be most popular! Quite a few random ones in here, i’d like to thank everyone who drops by. I hope you like what you see here and comments are [...]

The Japan 2009 Stash!

3 January, 2010 (15:57) | Gundam, Japan, Otaku | 2 comments

The Japan 2009 Stash

Every year I push my suitcase to the absolute limit on the way home from Japan, filling every available bit of space with awesomeness from the land of the rising sun. This year I think I did particularly well!

Ooo, Shiny Meters!

3 January, 2010 (11:52) | Gundam, Otaku | 2 comments

Shiny Meters!

In preparation of lots of Gundam building over the coming year, i’ve spruced up the ‘Current Gunplas’ widget on the sidebar to something alot more visual at a glance, comments welcome! Will be writing a 2009 stash post later today.

Eurogamer Expo Leeds 2009 Photos

27 October, 2009 (22:12) | Games, Otaku | No comments

Eurogamer Expo Leeds 2009

Today, three geeks desecended upon Leeds for a day of awesome gaming. This is their story.

Dreamcast – 10th Anniversary

9 September, 2009 (22:06) | Games, Otaku | 2 comments

Dreamcast - 10th Anniversary

It’s been 10 years? seriously? Damn that makes me feel old.

A Day in Manchester – Videogame Nation

5 September, 2009 (22:29) | Games, Otaku | No comments

A Day in Manchester - Videogame Nation

Today Emma and I headed over to Manchester to meet up with her friends Ada, Iain & Tim, and to also check out the Videogame Nation exhibition currently on at the Urbis

Virtual On Twin Stick Project – Worklog 3

17 August, 2009 (20:50) | Games, Otaku | No comments

Virtual On Twin Stick Project - Worklog 3

Oh what a mess i’ve made of this.

Virtual On Twin Stick Project – Worklog 2

11 August, 2009 (20:56) | Games, Otaku | 2 comments

Virtual On Twin Stick Project - Worklog 2

Just quick update today…

Virtual On Twin Stick Project – Worklog 1

9 August, 2009 (11:56) | Games, Otaku | No comments

Virtual On Twin Stick Project - Worklog 1

Slow and steady progress this week as I was up being sick from 5am yesterday and spent the rest of the day feeling sorry for myself. What I have done is break open my component parts and have a good nose around…

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