Donny's Gunpla

Loots After A Long Hiatus

Donny — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:55:00 +0000

So after a long break from gunpla, I definitely stopped buying for a while.

But once I got back to doing them, I couldn’t stop buying more (not as bad till that extent :X)

First, I got the HG Gundam Age-1 Normal at $18 at AFA. No pics of it thou :/

Total Sum: $18 (still okay)

Next, it was the Gundam Expo. Had to get things there!

First round

HG Genoace, SD Kshatriya!

Also the Gundam Epyon and Deathascythe Hell clear folder and other free flyers!

Total Sum: $56 (still not bad)

Second Round

HG Gundam Age-1 Titus, HGUC GM Cannon II and SD God Gundam

Total Sum: about $110++ (it’s getting bad)

Third and Final Round

RG Freedom Gundam.

Got this while helping my friend buy RG ZAku II Mass Production Type with a free 1/144 Hangar Base.

Total Sum : $150++ that’s bad:/

So no more kits after this round for me.

But a few hours later,

The package from HLJ arrived!

So excited when I got this and immediately opened it up with my hobby knife ^^.

Top of the box.

The stuff I bought. :/

Here it is.

Gundam Perfect File 1 with Binder, Kotobukiya MSG Weapon Unit Freestyle Gun, Double Sword/Lance, Freestyle Bazzoka, HG Gundam Nataku, HG Arms Astray Leons’ PMC Custom, HG Ahead Mass Production Type, LBX The Emepror and SD Gundam Mk-II Titans’ Colour.

You guys must be thinking why the invoice does not reflect with all the kit shown. That’s because the rest are for my friend. Saves cost to order together ^^

Got for him Robot Damashii Unicorn Gundam Unicorn Mode, HGUC GM x2, HGUC Zaku II FZ Kai, HG Susanowo Trans-Am.

Total Cost: $270+ :/.

Before we talk about the spending, let’s talk about HLJ.

The service is really good with the customer service replying to all my emails even though I sent them so many questions.

This order took 8 days to arrive which is considered fast for SAL.

The way they arrange the kits is really smart as to save shipping costs.

Don’t be fooled by the individual shipping cost as the shipping cost would eventually be 20-40% of the total of the individual costs. Mine was 50% ^^

I think I would make another order during Christmas where they would be a sale ^6

You guys should order from there as well!

Anyway, I’ve spent too much so no more spending till next year.

Next year, wont be doing much due to O levels anyway.

Perhaps another HLJ order for next year

That’s all for this next, till the next one!

Stay Tuned! ^^v

HG Gundam Age-1 Titus – Completed

Donny — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:02:24 +0000

So here’s a completed kit posted here after a long hiatus. Got this last week at Gunpla Expo and completed it staright after I got home.

Let’s get right into it now!

Front View

Rear View

This kit comes with 2 beam lariat effect parts which is really nice. Good for those bashing up poses.

I didn’t really think well of it at first but after playing around with it I found it to be very nice!

This kit also comes with the beam spike effect parts (14 of them I think). The effect is nice but I felt that it is actually a little hard to put them in. Another problem is that they keep falling off. Still it can bring out many poses will the spikes shooting out from the shoulders and knees.

Overall, I think this is a very nice kit which is better and has a more unique feeling than the Age-1 Normal. Bulky looking but sure packs a punch. Unlike regular MS designs we see. The colours are very nicely down only the chest and the forehead and insides of the front skirts need to be painted.

If you are thinking of geting an HG Age kit, this one is a totally good one to go for. For a cheap price at $25.95 but with good mobility and gimmicks. ^^

For those who watched the recent epsidoe 7 of Gundam Age would have seen how Titus game the Baqto and sweet punch! Hope to see it in action in Episode 8.

Anyway, that’s all for this post.

Stay Tuned!

Back In Action?

Donny — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:29:08 +0000

I know it has been a long long while since I last updated due to the hectic life in school and also lack of motivation and time to post.

But now it’s the HOLIDAYS!

So I’m considering to continue this blog.

I don’t know when I might atop or even continue from here.

Even if I continue, it’ll be till the end of the year at most ^^

Because next year is O Levels.

That’s all for this short post.

But still stay tuned for any updates (If there is ._.)

Till the next post then.

Titus’ looking RED hot! ^^

HGAW Gundam X Divider – Get

Donny — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:33:48 +0000

I went to the Bandai Model Kit World Cup Prize Presentation today along with many other friends, Desmond, Daren, Craig, Zhi Sheng, Zhi Xian, Zhi Jian, Luther, Chun Da and Aaron today.

There were many people there and I kind of felt that the place was kind of small but it was still great.

There was also the display of kits which would be released.

HGUC GM Custom

MG Gundam Deathscythe Hell EW Ver. not really that appealing to me

HG Forever Gundam

SD Shin Ryubi Gundam

Shin Kogai Gouf

HGFC Nobel Gundam

HG Beginning 30 Gundam

HG Extreme Gundam

MG Shenlong Gundam EW Ver

HGUC Geara Zulu Guards Type

SD Sinanju ^^

And here are some random pictures of the prize presentation. Thanks to my friend Desmond for sharing them with me.

Group Category 2nd Runner Up

Junior Category Runner Up, Zhi Sheng

Open Category Champion Leon Ku

Junior Category 2nd runner Up, Daren

Last but not least, group champion and bandai model kit world cup champion. ^^

There was also a lucky draw with kits like MG Rezel Commander Type, MG 00 Qan[T] and PG Strike Freedom. The PG Strike Freedom was won by a small kid in the lucky draw.

Anyway, after that we went down to Sunshine Plaza to go to Hobby Art Gallery and M Workshop since it was nearby.

Both shops were really crowded as many people from the prize presentation went there.

Here’s what I got

HGAW Gundam X Divider, Action Base 2 Black and Gundam Black Fine Marker from HAG, Tamiya Enamel X-24 Clear Yellow and X-31 Titanium Gold from M Workshop. There was also a free door gift which is the blue thing during the prize presentation.

I was really happy today with my friends and I hope to have more of these events. ^^

That’s all for this post.

Till the next post!

Stay Tuned!

First Loot of 2011

Donny — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:06:45 +0000

2010 is already over and it’s time to continue with life in 2011.

So I went down to hobby point on Monday to pick up my second copy of Hobby Japan February 2011 with GN Sword IV Full Saber and also get my friend the SD Gogg, Acguy and Zock set.

Its the SD Stargazer Gundam.

I had been always looking for this kit and I immediately grabbed it without thinking.

I also wanted the HG Brave and Raphael but to not spend so much I forgoed them.

3 runners, 1 polycap tree, instruction manual, sticker sheet and box art

The clear green parts for the Voiture Lumiere ring looks great.

I’ve already snap fitted this guy and played around with it while doing my homework and I really like it.

Now, I’m thinking what would be best to paint the gold trims of this guy. Currently, I’m thinking of a silver base and a clear yellow coat or just with mr hobby aqueous gold . What do you guys think?

I’ll try to start painting it this weekend and complete it as soon as possible.

The new school year is much busier (Even this post is done while using the computer for homework!) but I will try to do as much as possible.

That’s all for this post!

Till the next post!

How’s life?

Donny Gunpla’s 2010 in review

Donny — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:40:06 +0000

I got an email from wordpress showing me my blog statistics for the year 2010.

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:

The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow.

Crunchy numbers

A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 10,000 times in 2010. That’s about 24 full 747s.

In 2010, there were 46 new posts, not bad for the first year! There were 879 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 1gb. That’s about 2 pictures per day.

The busiest day of the year was June 14th with 131 views. The most popular post that day was MG and SD Model Kit Challenge Singapore 2010.

Where did they come from?

The top referring sites in 2010 were facebook.com, plamoworld.wordpress.com, gundammodelkits.com, marzzgunpla.wordpress.com, and WordPress Dashboard.

Some visitors came searching, mostly for gundam model kit challenge 2010, gundam diorama, watch gundam 00 a wakening of the trailblazer, diorama gundam, and donny gunpla.

Attractions in 2010

These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.

MG and SD Model Kit Challenge Singapore 2010 June 2010
28 comments

Gundam 00 A Wakening of the Trailblazer – Thoughts September 2010
2 comments

MG and SD Gundam Model Kit Challenge Singapore 2010 RESULTS June 2010
9 comments

Completed Works March 2010

HG 00 Raiser + GN Sword III- Completed June 2010
3 comments

In all, I would like to thank all the readers on this blog for viewing and commenting.

2011 would be a busy year but I’ll try my best to update.

Happy New Year!

Hobby Japan February 2011 + GN Sword IV Full Saber – Get

Donny — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:22:13 +0000

I just went to Kinokuniya at Takashimaya to get the February issue of Hobby Japan which comes together with the GN Sword IV Full Saber.

I was kind of worried that it would be out of stock as chubbybots said the one at Bugis had not much left, but to my surprise, there were about 20+ copies there.

I got three copies, one for me and two for my friends, turdytoddler and my neighbour Daren.

It costs $38.90 but I was a member so I had a 10% discount

The full saber is really nicer as I comes not only with blue but also clear green parts. ^^

The magazine shows off the Full Saber very well with kits like the Beginning and 0 Gundam.

Well, I am already excited to build this add on onto my 00 Qan[T} and on many other kits.

I also have one reserved at Hobby Point and I’ll be using that for playing around with the other kits.

There are still many copies around so get them as soon as possible.

Till the next post!

Stay Tuned!

Final Loot of 2010!

Donny — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 08:18:08 +0000

2010 is drawing to a close with Christmas just gone.

And to wrap up the year, I got a kit. And what kit could be better than Setsuna’s lead MS in the movie Gundam 00 A Wakening of the Trailblazer.

SD 00 Qan[T]

I was at Popular getting stationery and books and my mu m had the 20% voucher so I decided to get this as a final kit of the year.

There was also the HG Beacguy, HGAW Gundam X Divider and SD Gurenou SouSou + Tengokugai which I wanted but I only got this as I wanted to save up for other stuff next year. ^^

4 runners including the one for the stand, 1 polycap tree, instruction manual and box art

The clear green pieces look really good such as the central piece on the chest with the 00Q writing on it and the eyes too. However, there are only four green pieces for the GN Sword Bits with two of them being joint I think.

The display stand is also really nice. ^^

For this month, I’ve being doing lots of kits but most of them aren’t completed yet. Hopefully, I complete them being school starts. xD
That’s all for this post.

Till the next post!

Stay Tuned!

Birthday Loots

Donny — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:13:17 +0000

As the title suggests, this post is about my birthday presents. I know I’m a week late as some of them just arrived yesterday. First of all, I would like to thank everyone for their gifts and also the birthday wishes on Facebook and SMSes. Thanks!

So let’s see.

First up,

MG Wing Gundam

HGUC Guncannon Mass Production Type

RG RX-78-2 Gundam

Keropla Tamama Robo Mk-II

MG 00 Qan[T]

HGUC Gouf Custom

RG Char’s Zaku II

Last but not least,

Gundam Plastic Models Catalogue 2010

So in all 2 MGs, 2 HGs, 2 RGs, 1 Keropla and 1 book

Once again, a big thank you to all my family and friends for making this birthday such a nice one.

That’s all for this post.

Till the next post.

Stay Tuned!

Recee Report – BMKWC Singapore 2010 Entries

Donny — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 07:51:20 +0000

I went to take a look at the BMKWC Singapore entries yesterday as I left quite early on Wednesday after submitting mine. There are many more entries than the mid year competition and most of the entries did not fail to amaze me.

Pardon the blurry pictures as I took them in a rush.

Let’s start with the junior category.

1/48 RX-78-2 the finish is really good but I got a feeling he got some extra help

Ressuruction of the White Devil by the mid year competition 2nd runner up Desmond

Another entry by Desmond

00 QanT getting owned by himself.

Tieren Ground Type getting owned by a net

Garazoo and Gaddess

Some Sagnokuden fight

Kanu

An SD kitbash. I like the base.

Nu Gundam

Throne Drei

00 7 sword + 0 raiser and GN sword III

00 QanT

Batai with some other parts

Another SD kitbash.

Full Cloth Crossbone

Black The O. Somehow my phone couldn’t pick up the lighting in this pic but I kinda like it.

RX-78-2

Freedom

Revenge of the Acguy. Mid year 1st runner up Zhi Sheng’s entry. One of my favourites

Gundam Vs. Dinosaurs LOL

Luqman’s Entry RX-78-2 and Char’s Zaku II

Arios and Gn-X III. Super big rock there.

Defeat at Jaburo. Mid year competition winner Craig’s entry.

Possessed Sonsaku

Exia with lots of weapons

A big sangokuden entry. Nice

My neighbour Daren’s entry. With a modded Zaku II and Gouf Ignited.

Last but not least, my entry.

Now on to the open category.

Wing Zero Custom with some mods

MG Sword Impulse

PG 00 Rasier. The lava effect is nice

Wing Zero in both MS and Bird Mode

Quebely Mk-II

Kshatriya

PG Red Frame

MG Freedom

White Union Flag

Full Armor Gundam 7th

Two mixed kits

PG Grey Zeta

PG Strike

Gouf Custom

Destiny and Freedom

Nu Gundam

Infinite Justice and Destiny

I really like this one. Beast

SD Death Scythe + Strike

Deathscythe Hell

PG 00 7 Swords by Leon Ku. Awesome

Gold and Black Rx 78 2

Gouf Custom

Zeta

GN Temporary Base by last year’s junior category 2nd or 3rd(i forgot) Ng Chun Da

Red Frame + Aile Striker

Legend

This one’s my favourite. It’s called Babylon or something

RX 78 2

Zock

Unicorn

Nu HWS

Tieren Space Type

Gelgoog

Gouf

Nu gundam in Blue

Exia and Tieren Ground Type

Victory Gundams

Nu Gundam

That’s all for the open category.

Now moving on the group category.

Sangokuden

A very big UC diorama

This has got to be the killer. Done by Leon Ku, Kenny Lim and all of the pros in Singapore. Definitely the winner.

So that’s all for the entries.

The entries this year are so good, I don’t think I can even get a merit prize.

That’s all for this post.

Till the next post!

Stay Tuned!