New 1/200 HCM Pro Tieren Space Type Set Preview!!

Right about the time that i'm done with HCM Pro, this interesting mech design pops up. Tieren Space Commander Type Set. I'm now going to admit that i'm not familiar with the Anime that spawned this robot so please chime in and educate this neophyte...lol... This design has a very clunky, industrial, retro vibe to it which is refreshing. You gotta dig them huge canisters as knee caps!!! Should be arriving this month for around $40.00. I'm afraid my criticism of HCM Pro in general still stands in that many of the toys feel like fragile models.

Gundam HCM Pro Hi-Nu Preview!!

For the most part, I feel like i've "grown" out of Gundam. I know this sounds ironic for someone who writes a blog about Japanese toys. It's just that I kinda got tired of the whole toy line. Sure, i'll get the odd Zeonography or Fix Figuration, but for the most part, I don't collect Gundam that much anymore so I don't post pics of new Gundam toys. Well today I am posting a Gundam and it's one of my favorite characters: Gundam Hi-Nu. So far, this figure has only been in kit form. I was tempted to buy the MG Kit, but I knew I wouldn't have the time or patience to put it all together. I've been hoping for a Fix Figuration version, but this HCM Pro mini version will have to do for now. Why do I dig Hi-Nu so much? Well the blue and white colorway is striking for one, but it's those fins on the back that I love. This HCM version comes with a clear stand for super poseability as well. How can you go wrong? Gundam drags me back no matter how hard I try to resist...