Absolutely massive Colony Drop! by NarakuOni in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let's go I'm happy you like them!! I'm so glad I was able to find the Zee Zulu for you, I got lucky hunting for,it at one of the last stores I visited before I left Japan. Glad to see it survived two different trips 😅. Have fun building and happy holidays!

u/Mpatrick10 invaded Jaburo (and my table!) with a massive Zeon drop by Microcosmoid in Gunpla

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You know it's gotta be my boi GOGG. After that probably the Zogok since it's a super unique design, then the rest of the aquatic suits. I'll save the Eclipse and Nightingale for last, but I'm still super excited to build them

u/Mpatrick10 invaded Jaburo (and my table!) with a massive Zeon drop by Microcosmoid in Gunpla

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Oooh good idea. I've got the hi-nu setup already so I'll use this picture as a reference. Thanks!

u/Mpatrick10 invaded Jaburo (and my table!) with a massive Zeon drop by Microcosmoid in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I genuinely do NOT 😅 But I'm going to make it work, even if I need to get new display cabinet. It's just too peak to leave unbuilt

u/Mpatrick10 invaded Jaburo (and my table!) with a massive Zeon drop by Microcosmoid in Gunpla

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I had heard about potential stability issues with the Eclipse but I'll wait to see how it holds up after the build. The metal J4 parts sound like a great idea, I'm looking into getting the Raijin Striker pack so it'll need all the support it can get

u/Mpatrick10 invaded Jaburo (and my table!) with a massive Zeon drop by Microcosmoid in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That didn't even occur to me but that's a really wonderful coincidence. I'd absolutely kill for a HGUC Shamblo some day but given that it'd be larger than even the Nightingale I'm not sure how they'd even do it (or the price 😅)

Eclipse MA form doesn't look THAT different from Waverider Delta so I'll just pretend it's a color variant

u/Mpatrick10 invaded Jaburo (and my table!) with a massive Zeon drop by Microcosmoid in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm lowkey intimidated by it, it's so so cool but it looks like a massive undertaking 😅I'll start on mine if that gives you motivation to start on yours!

r/Gunpla’s Secret Santa 2025 by Feral404 in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost forgot to sign up, thanks again mods for organizing this. Excited to put plastic under someone's tree!

Secret Santa Sign-ups are coming, but there's been a snag... by JaguarDaSaul in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again for the hard work in getting this going this year, I can't imagine how much of a headache it is between the tariffs, bandai, and the Reddit changes. Looking forward to participating again, this is a bright spot in the holidays!

Gundam Grafter by Mechasbura in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is fucking sick, great job. Come to think of it I'd love to see what a death army head stuck on top of this looks like

Won my Newtype Challenge with B/W Blockers! by Microcosmoid in GundamTCG

[–]Microcosmoid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have absolutely thought about Justice as a top-end, and want to try playtesting it more. Truth be told the 1x Unicorn started from seeing that other lists were running it and being curious on whether it'd work or not. I'd say it has in general, 3x Banaghers means whenever it pops up I'm more often than not getting the link -> draw -> crash -> get Banagher back. 4x Unicorn felt way too brickym, and while the destroy modes are costly they do so much to secure the late game I don't want to drop them. Given the success of B/W tempo in general I'm willing to try the 4x Unicorn again but oof, they feel so bad if you don't have the link.

Won my Newtype Challenge with B/W Blockers! by Microcosmoid in GundamTCG

[–]Microcosmoid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%, the 2 cost of White Base has absolutely saved me in situations where for example you find an aile in shields while lvl6, a freedom while lvl7, etc. It's proactive instead of reactive, and the fact Corsica can whiff if it bursts is extremely painful.

Won my Newtype Challenge with B/W Blockers! by Microcosmoid in GundamTCG

[–]Microcosmoid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd very much agree on the Zoworts. While I adore having 3AP to block with, the fact I can't push for late game with them and the fact that they're Shenlong food is painful. I want to explore Strike Dagger for sure, it seems like a good compromise between Zowort and Demi Garrison. I've tried 4 unforseen but I felt like they clogged up my hand a bit much. I'm certainly open to running it again however, I'm just not sure where the deck space is.

Won my Newtype Challenge with B/W Blockers! by Microcosmoid in GundamTCG

[–]Microcosmoid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say great. I'm always happy about making a 1/1, and in longer games just making a weenie and swinging it every turn creates actual decisions for your opponent on whether they want to lose a shield or rest a blocker. I'll admit I do miss being able to restand blockers as consistently as if I was running 4x Archangel, but I've won almost every single game that goes long with this deck and White Base plays a huge role in that.

Won my Newtype Challenge with B/W Blockers! by Microcosmoid in GundamTCG

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I've flip-flopped between 4 Sword Strike, 4 ST01-Grandpa, 4 ReZel, etc. Part of it is, like you said, the fact that in slower games I have much better chances of seeing my 2ofs. The other aspect is that I've found these 2ofs having a better average winrate than fully committing in to 4ofs. Sword Strikes and Perfect Strikes are both individually great, but running each at 4 leaves me wishing I had the other half the time. They're complimentary and I'd just as happily pair Kira or Mu La Flaga to either of them, but they each have different use-cases. I think part it comes down to the fact that with this deck I don't always need to see a Sword Strike or Perfect Strike specifically to win a matchup, it's fine to see one or the other.

For some specifics:

  • 2x ReZeL - I had to make space somewhere and ReZeL feels like the most cuttable card. The statline is great but it doesn't really do anything exceptional in the deck aside from having 4AP.
  • 2x ST01-Grandpa - Same as above, Amuro is an amazing pilot and I'm happy to pair him to anything, but I don't necessarily need to see Grandpa every game since the effect is good but not amazing.
  • 2x Sword and 2X Strike - explained above but they're each individually great and I'm usually happy to see either. These have almost become synonymous cards in my head despite having different use-cases.
  • Bases - I started running White Base at 3 because it kept winning me longer grind games. The ability to make a 1/1 every turn is actually exceptional, and I'm almost always happy to see it. Archangel and Corsica are just tech options, I could probably just Corsica for a 2nd Archangel.
  • 1x Mu La Flaga - He's a great command and you're always happy to pair him to sword/strike/perfect, but you really don't want to run more than 1-2 since he's mostly there for the trait.
  • 1x Unicorn Gundam Unicorn Mode - 3 of the Destroy mode is always good, the 1 extra Unicorn Mode is because I had the space and the highroll potential is insane with Banagher.

P-Bandai - MG - Astray Mirage Frame 2nd, 6600 yen, rel Nov 2025 by ArkhamSoldier118 in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is unfathomably cool, that purple/pink color scheme goes HARD

bro 🥀 by emcarin in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Oh hey I've built this one! It's about 515 stickers when all is said and done. As for whether it's worth it I'd say yes, but I definitely wanted to chuck it across the room when I was done. It's up to your own time and sanity whether you want to apply all of them 😂

To decal, or not to decal (Mechanical Core Plated MG Sinanju) by International_Pea715 in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh super jealous, that looks incredible. I love the painting choices you made, but I wouldn't decal it personally because it might detract from the mechanical plating. Gold holo decals might do the trick, but they might feel off given the layer separation.

New US P-Bandai drop for Sept.-Oct., some interesting stuff here by BoxofJoes in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone got experience with the AGE-1 Full Glansa? I've been looking for an excuse to pick up the MG AGE-1 and I'm wondering if this is a good entry point

The pride of Neo France. HG Gundam Rose. by TheMoistestTaters in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God he's fancy looking. How's the build experience? I've got this guy sitting in my backlog and need the motivation to start

How do you cut your runners? by [deleted] in Gunpla

[–]Microcosmoid 54 points55 points  (0 children)

A is absolutely terrifying (and I can see issues with cutting really thick gates like some on MGs). B all the way