A first-hand report (with plenty of photos!) about the Ma.K Tamagawa Meeting, an annual gathering of Maschinen Krieger fans and modelers.
Category: Toys & Models
Gunpla Doujin: Universal Century 0087
What was a diehard Gundam modeler in 1986 to do if they weren’t satisfied by Bandai’s kits based on the all-new Zeta Gundam? This doujin by Studio Mk-0 offered detailed how-to guides for improving your gunpla
Hawking Model Kits in 1983: Hyper Dorvack Document
Distributed exclusively to the model kit shops and retailers, the Hyper Dorvack Document helped sell Dorvack model kits using the design sensibilities of Makoto Kobayashi.
Kow Yokoyama’s SF3D Original
From scratch-built origins to widespread influence; our look at the influential sci-fi model kit series celebrating its 35th anniversary this month.
Making Monsters For My Friends: An Interview with Cory Privitera
Living in Japan, making sofubi toys, and Nakano Broadway.
The Forgotten Macross Pseudo-Sequel: Advanced Valkyrie
In 1985, Shoji Kawamori created an all-new generation of variable fighters.
The Models of The Maschinen Krieger Modelers Showcase
A look at some of the more unique kits featured at the Maschinen Krieger Modelers Showcase Final, held last weekend in Shinagawa.
The Chunky Comfort of Robot Vinyl Toys
Who needs fancy features and detailed accessories, anyways?
The Un-Gunpla: U.C. Hard Graph
First released in 2006, U.C. Hard Graph was a range of kits that focused on everything modern gunpla didn’t (and still doesn’t) bother with. In other words, just about anything that isn’t a giant robot.
Japanese Modelers are Combining Fuzzy Animals and Rusty Robots
Scratchbuilt kits featuring furry Sylvanian Families toys alongside robots have recently been popping up on Twitter via Japanese modelers.