Wonder Festival 2018 Summer - Others (New photos added)


Starwing Paradox added!

Frame Arms Girl Movie Announced


Frame Arms Girl is confirmed getting a movie.

Wonder Festival 2018 Summer - Megami Device


No sign of slowing for the new design Megami Device characters. Special release for Hobby Japan version also plans including redeco Chaos & Pretty - Magical Girl & Witch darkness version.

Wonder Festival 2018 Summer - Modeling Support Goods

New M.S.G heavy weapon, mechanical supply, and the latest renewal project sniper rifle design. By the way, Kobobukiya even produce a horse! Clearer photos of these new products can also be found on the official blog.

Wonder Festival Summer 2018- Frame Arms and Girl


New photos from Ami-Ami Hobby News and Kotobukiya revealed Frame Arms Girl Gourai Kai ver.2, Frame Arms X-2Z and Gourai ground-to-air.

Wonder Festivals Summer - 2018 (Images Update!)


Starting TOMORROW!!!! A bit more third party's images added!!!

Wonder Festival Summer event will be held at the end of this month. The Twitter feeds already start to spam with many advertisements, promotions and teasing if you hashtag #WF2018s. I am really impressed with the custom-made upgrade parts and weapons this year for Frame Arms, Frame Arms Girl, and Zoids. Here are some of the photos I spotted on Twitter and will update more if any new kinds of stuff pop up in my feed.

Box Arts for August 2018 Released


Hobby Japan Online Shop - LX-R01HJ Red Falx


Hobby Japan and Kotobukiya have announced special online shop pre-order for Frame Arms LX-R01HJ Red Falx in Japan. This is based on LX-R01J Jagd Falx and will come with new armor sets. It will also include the special booklet and clear file.

Unlike the previous Hobby Japan Frame Arms Girl Baselard, the pre-order only available from selected shops like Hobby Japan online and Kotobukiya online shop in Japan. The order period starts from July 25 until November 5, 2018. I am still monitoring if there is any chance that the retail going to carry it since the shipping date starts next year March to April 2019. As for now, check out the photos!

Wonder Festival Summer 2018 - Kotobukiya Booth Details Announced


Kotobukiya has revealed and updated it's information's for the upcoming Wonder Festival booth exhibition next week. Here are the breakdown pieces of information:-
  • Square Enix "Starwing Paradox" collaboration exhibition
  • Radio frame Arms · Girl Reform
  • Figure Road Special Talk Show PVC Figure
  • Megami Device Talk Show
  • New plastic kits exhibition: White tiger, the origin of the shadow tiger
Source: More images can be found at Kotobukiya

Hexa Gear English Language Now Live!


Good news everyone! Kotobukiya has officially updated their website with the English language version for Hexa Gear. I no longer need to spend time scratching my head translating it! Check out the new link http://en.hexa-gear.com/

Medabots - KBT06-C Arcbeetle-Dash


Medabots Reissue - November 2018


I'm not familiar with Medabots series but these guys are getting reissue together with newly announced Arcbeetle-Dashon on November 2018 in Japan. The scale size is 1/6.



Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Siren


Beautiful kits and at the same time, it can be challenging when it comes to painting Kotobukiya model kits because you are building a 12,000YEN. If you get it from Japan, the price will be around 8,800 - 9,600 depending which shops you purchase from.

For your information, a flying base is included. Its feathers and rings are made with PET resin. The kit is molded partly in color, and its face is fully painted. Lastly, decals are also provided!

Armored Core Original Sound Track - 20th Anniversary Box


Here is non-related toy news. FROM SOFTWARE celebrated the milestone of 20 years since the release of the first series of Armored Core on July 10, 1997. They will be releasing the Original Sound Track 20th-anniversary box containing unrecorded songs and arranged versions, newly written songs are also included with the total number of songs exceeds 400 songs, covering the series.

FROM SOFTWARE have listed normal and limited version (out of stock) in Amazon Japan. The limited version bundled with a portable special CD player without requiring any PC to play. You can use an app to run. You can check out the official page for more information.

Get Your Weapon Live Axe Rock and Roll!


The renewal project really shows us how serious Kotobukiya want to renew their current M.S.G weapon unit. The latest images for Live Axe will include addition special effect and guitar strap. Got to say, the details are well mod into it.

A little reminder, the older design that comes with the battle axe and the long rifle will be replaced. Better restock before it ran out!

Armored Core Reissue - November 2018



Megami Device Bonus Stand Campaign Summer 2018


It's likely that we will be seeing the Hexa Gear purchase campaign at Hobby Link Japan! Right now, HLJ is promoting free display stand for purchasing any Megami Device plastic kit. Check out the detail below:

Megami Device Bonus Stand Campaign Summer 2018 Conditions:
Begins July 5, 2018 (JST)!
As long as stocks last, a bonus figure stand will be included with each qualifying Megami Device item at the time the item is packed to ship out.
If you order an item not currently in stock, or select Private Warehouse as the order handling method for your order, please be aware that stock of the bonus stands may run out before the item ships. This campaign is only good as long as our stock of bonus stands last!
If you have a qualifying item in your Private Warehouse ordered before the campaign began, a bonus stand will be included if the item is shipped during the campaign period, as long as supplies last!
If you purchased the item "Megami Device Chaos & Pretty Magical Girl," but have already shipped your item, please e-mail us and we will put the bonus item in your Private Warehouse for you to ship with future orders. (Shipping for the bonus item in this case will be at your own expense.)
Please note that this campaign only applies to orders of qualifying items shipped on July 5th, 2018 (JST) and on, while supplies last. Orders for the items on the "Qualifying Items" list (other than "Megami Device Chaos & Pretty Magical Girl,") shipped before July 5th, 2018 JST are not eligible to receive the bonus figure stand.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to end the campaign early.

M.S.G Weapon Unit 06 - Samurai Master Sword


Kotobukiy today reveals the six renewal design replacing the old Samurai & Machette set. It will be releasing in Japan in November so start pre-order now!

Frame Arms Kongo


So, this is Kongo? I was so hyped about the design and looking forward to its battleship form instead finding only able to transform boat like. While the transformation is a bit disappointed, the new armours itself are new and I love the beam cannon. What interest me looks like there is a new part feature on the movable neck. The Frame Arms Kongo is now available for pre-order worldwide!

Kotobukiya is Creating 1/1 Plastic Model Project! Border Break!

Image: Inside jp

More images and news can be found at Inside (Japanese game website). I won't post the images here because of the copyright issue but what I can tell you is that according to Kotobukiya, this is the largest plastic model in the history!!! 👏👏 Check out the video below!!!


Hexa Gear Purchase Campaign - Free Governor Weapon Set Metallic Version


It's unknown right now if other retail shops in Japan will be following the promotion campaign. I do hope there are since HLJ did promo free water decal for any Frame Arms Girl purchase.