You may have noticed that this model is not like other models I’ve built for this blog. I’d say it’s a close relative, though. And, in some regards, I’m not sure if I should even call it a model, so much as a DIY art piece. An art piece built out of metal hardware, and […]
Build: Sleeping Beauty Castle (Paris)
I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve this generosity, but a fellow builder friend was not only kind enough to help me acquire this model (that is exclusively available as Disneyland Paris), but he ended up just giving it to me. And this is not the first time he’s done something like this! Thank […]
Build: Javits Convention Center
Sometimes it’s nice to get a quick, simple build in. Especially if you’ve just finishing a meticulous build, right after a long break from building (don’t worry, that post is coming, I’m just doing this slightly out of order). And this retired model satisfies that requirement… for the most part. You probably won’t be that […]
Review Build: Drogon
This has been a long time coming… no, seriously, I knolled this model out several months ago. Is there some irony that I knolled it out in the fall, and actually built it in the winter? Anyways, dad humor aside, I always enjoy building dragons, even if they are from a TV show I’ve never […]
Somewhat-News? Catching Up…
Once again, and unsurprisingly of late… I am late with the news. So, it’s “somewhat new” news. Right? Anyways, I’ll give you one guess as to which model I am most excited about in the models shown above. Hint: it’s the Sandcrawler. Dang, I think I just gave it away. Anyways, in this months edition […]
News Roundup: Coming Soon and Exclusive
That’s right! I’m running behind again. So let’s catch up on some things you might have missed, at least if I was your only source of metal model news. Quick summary: Universal Studios added a new Hagrid’s Motorbike exclusive, Metal Earth has published the Quidditch Pitch and Bumblebee to the coming soon page, and Piececool […]
Coming Soon: London Eye and Pisces
Piececool just dropped the next Zodiac Crane, as well as a larger version of the London Eye. And by “dropped,” I mean added pages for them. And by “just,” I mean that I just noticed it. Not sure how recently they appeared. Anyways, the new zodiac-themed-paper-crane-from-that-artist-guy is the Pisces model. Guess we’ll be getting these […]
2022 Metal Earth Retailer Catalog
I went to post my earlier update today in the usual places (reddit and a facebook group) and found that someone had posted some pictures of a Fascinations / Metal Earth retailer catalog, with some unannounced models appearing in it (along with some announced, some already released, and some long released). And there are some […]
Coming Soon: Transformers Transformed
Metal Earth has now added the revamped and updated Megatron and Soundwave models to their coming soon page. These new versions are more than meets the eye just a new paint job. Much more. Not only do they feature coloring, changes poses, and a lack of base… these models show just how much the Metal […]
Build: Yoroi (Japanese Armor)
this intimidating Tenyo Metallic Nano model. I really like how it’s set up as an armor display, not an actual person wearing the armor, and yet looks kinda like a ghost is sitting on a box, wearing the armor. I also love the contrast and the vibrant colors. Wow it’s been a while. And by […]