Monthly Archives: August 2020

In our previous blog, we shared with you our Top 5 Versions of Optimus Prime. It wouldn't be fair if we didn't make a top 5 for Megatron as well. Known as the leader of the Decepticons, Megatron has gone through several design changes over the years; from a P38 to a tank, and we're here to share our favorite versions of Megatron.

The Transformers franchise has been around since 1984 and has spawned multiple series since then. With each series there is a new design for the Autobots leader, Optimus Prime. He has gone through many changes, from his original robot-box-shape design, to a sleeker and more modern look. We looked at both robot and vehicle mode, and want to show you our top 5 favorite versions of Optimus prime, and they are:

This year marks the 40^th Anniversary for Gunpla. If you're completely new to Gunpla, we suggest you check out our previous blogs; it's filled with information to help you get started on the wonderful world of Gunpla. Continuing with our celebration, we're here to give you builders some tips to help you improve. These tips are not necessary, but if you're wondering what else you could do after building your kit or even when you start a brand-new one, here are some helpful tips.

Cutting Properly

In our previous article, we had discussed what the best grade is for beginners. We gave a generalized idea but didn't go into full detail about it. Continuing with our 40^th Gunpla Anniversary celebration, we will examine different grades for Gunpla, and what each has to offer.

In the early history of Gunpla, kits were different than hobby kits we currently have available. One BIG and noticeable change is how kits were put together. Gunpla required glue to assemble, unlike the snap-on parts we utilize today. These Mobile Suit Gundam were not poseable either, which made them less "mobile" than their name suggests.

Moving forward to today, Gunpla kits have a wide variety of choices, such as from what series to what grade. What exactly do we mean when we say grade? The term grade means what the scale of the kit will be. There are five grades we'd like to inform you on, and what each one offers.

SD - Super Deformed

HG - High Grade

High Grade (HG) are the most commonly built kits on this list. They're easy to build, their price point is affordable ($12-25), and there is a wide variety of HG kits to choose from. These kits can easily be spotted by the HG moniker found on the corner of the front box art. These kits have more articulation than SD units, which gives it more options for poses. They're 1/144 scale make them the perfect size for collecting and displaying.

In our previous blog, we mentioned that HG kits is our recommended grade for beginners. This is because they offer a great experience without having to break the bank. As you progress and become a better builder, HG kits become fantastic test subject to practice weathering and painting techniques.

Grow your Tippies collection with beloved characters from Disney & Peanuts

Get ready for a new twist on play with Tippies! These little cuties spin, tip and stay standing, no matter how, when, or where you play! At only 1.5 inches tall, they’re as compact as they are clever. Your new little buddies are big on personality and Tippies LOVE company – so once you start, you’ll want to collect them all!