MG GTO RX-78-2 (Complete)
I finally finished all the weapons for the #MasterGrade #GundamTheOrigin #RX_78_2. This thing has so many extras. I didn't even show off any of the effect pieces in this photoshoot. The shoulder cannon is a neat addition to the design (compared to MSG), and I really like the new beam rifle. Overall, a fantastic kit.
I do still need to paint the pilot figures, but at this point I have a handful that I'll paint all at once.
@MyDarkestTimeline01 I've noticed almost all the specialized online stores I do use tend to use Shop as their back end even on their websites.
@MyDarkestTimeline01 I've never used Gundam Companion. I'll keep them in mind next time I go to buy a kit online. I have a sizable backlog keeping me busy at the moment, though.
@MyDarkestTimeline01 It isn't releasing until November. They revealed it at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025, so no link yet (that I can find).
@MyDarkestTimeline01 MG Barbatos is one of my wishlist kits (although now that they've announced MG Barbatos Lupus I will have to make a decision; I don't have enough space for two 18 cm tall Barbatos). It's good to hear it was a fun build!
If you like IBO, they did recently release an MG Vidar, so that's an option. I have yet to look into any reviews for it, though.
MG GTO RX-78-2
No full photoshoot yet, since I haven't finished all its weapons, but here's a brief look at #MasterGrade #GundamTheOrigin #rx_78_2. The LED looks really good in decent light, and it's super bright in the dark (maybe a bit too bright; might paint the inside of the top of its head to keep the light from bleeding through).
I won't complain too much about the hands (again), but I do wish they had included some fixed pose holding hands.
@Endmaker I guess since the backpack can store them they figured they would let the Mirasoul store them, too. It looks really good.
Not sure if Lemmy shows all 4 pictures; there's one where she's holding one of the beam sabers while it is attached to the Mirasoul
https://ohai.social/@augus/114552276602932060
Edit: Hm, trying to mix formatting between platforms isn't working
HG Gundam Aerial and Mirasoul
While I waited on the results from my previous poll, I built the HG Gundam Aerial to go with my previously built HG Mirasoul. This was a very satisfying build, and a result I'm very happy with. No varnish was used on Aerial, but I had to topcoat the Mirasoul due to all the curved surface stickers.
I think this one will replace HG Grimgerde as my live-at-work kit.
(sorry for the upside down heels)
@MelodiousFunk I agree. Honestly despite having never watched GTO this is still what I see when I think "RX-78-2"