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2009: Anime 10th Edition-02 Iron Kong

RCM — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:12:54 +0000

TakaraTomy commemorated the 10th anniversary of the anime by releasing more anime-accurate versions of Ban/Van’s Shield Liger, and this hella sweet Kong belonging to Schwarz/Schubaltz.

Making my own swap was not enough, once I saw the clear green motor and black inner frame. I also finally found a semi-good deal on ebay (although everytime someone buys one, the NEXT one he lists costs $10 more to ship).

2009: Valga (E-Hobby exclusive)

RCM — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:46:27 +0000

Due to a lucky find from a US shop, the inflated prices of Rebirth zoids, the horrible exchange rate, and shipping costs, I somehow managed to get this LIMITED version for about as much as the regular version would have cost me. This was supposed to be one of those “faction switch” limiteds, but it came with the regular sticker sheet, so it’s still an Empire model despite its bright Republic color scheme.

In other news, Valga reminds me of an updated Robocaterpilas.

2006: Zenevas Memorial Box 1984

RCM — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:44:25 +0000

MIB for now and (probably) ever. A sequel to this box set would have been nice, but instead we got the Monthly Zoids Graphics series. If you can find those, you win!

2007: Helic Memorial Box II 1983-1984

RCM — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:44:16 +0000

MIB for now and (probably) ever. Before this one there was a “Helic Memorial Box” with the first five whiteheads, but I never picked that one up, since I already have about a billion of each of those kits. All of these box sets were limited, and that set was a Toy’s Dream Project limited, making it like a double limited—i.e., I should have grabbed one. ANYWAY, this set has my favorite whiteheads.

PT-05 Dontress (Wave)

RCM — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:16:05 +0000

This one’s mostly MIB—my OJR version is borrowing a couple pieces right now. Priorities, you know. They’re identical, except for the clear parts (orange here) and caps (grey here).

Yuji Kaida #03 Iron Kong Yeti

RCM — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:39:15 +0000

This poor guy’s been in contruction limbo for years. When I first got it (back in 2003), I used the white armor for a plastic swap but didn’t touch the other parts, so it’s never been built stock until very recently. Unfortunately I also gave the armor a terrible panel lining job, which has taken an eternity to undo (Model Master brand dried paint solvent and a ton of q-tips and toothpicks eventually did the trick).

Now that I’ve finally gotten around to building this guy, I noticed a weird thing with the piece that controls head movement—it was too tall! The right shoulder armor also had a molding change that made it impossible to fully mount the rocket launcher without some hefty trimming, but all is now well.

In related news: Check out Andy Whiteley’s amazing 3D animation of a Gore (in Yeti colors)!

In other related news: I wanted to do some pics like this, but ~~the sun went away and most of the snow is melting. Slush Kong might not be as cool~~ IT’S SUMMER.

2005: Blade Hawk (Full Metal Crash)

RCM — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:54:11 +0000

This is an odd bird. For its alternate mode it splits into a weapon (giant shuriken!) and armor for Murasame Liger. Since I don’t have a Murasame, I’m trying to think of customizing ideas…

PT-02 Roadskipper (Wave)

RCM — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:13:22 +0000

I had an OJR, got tired of it (and needed money), sold it, regretted it, then got this bargain priced reissue. The original had magenta caps and blue clear bits. Earlier this week I finally summoned the energy required to do the panel lining and detailing that was so badly needed. Before, the undercarriage was just a solid lump of grey, and you couldn’t see any of the details. I also broke out the weathering markers to dirty up the armor, and hide the fact that it was starting to show sun-discoloration.

PT-03 Shotwalker (Wave)

RCM — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:07:24 +0000

Well, I had to build it!

2006: Gojulas HT (TRU Japan 15th ann.)

RCM — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:20:25 +0000

In celebration of Toys R Us Japan’s 15th anniversary (October 2006), Tomy released an entirely clear Gojulas! The gearbox, battery covers and even the light are all clear. Best of all, I get another clear pilot, which means another mini-micronaut! I wish the original Z-point giveaways (don’t call ’em crystal!) were this complete in their clearness. Proper pics ~~to come (someday)~~ are finally here. Last three are keychain LED-enhanced!