Originally published in the Blue Gale doujinshi series Blue Gale Vol. 1 July 1992, 36 pages Blue Gale Vol. 2 Dec 1993, 50 pages Blue Gale 3 Aug 1995, 50 pages Blue Gale 4 Aug 2002, 32 pages Back to the hub

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Hello, cartoon compatriot! This page of my archival website is a non-public sampling of recent animation works. Video clips can be found below the resume if you want to jump right in! I’ve been in the TV biz since 1996, jumping from one cool gig to another, often directing and/or...

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This 6-member AT unit was specially organized for war hero Lt. Colonel Vorct, who was to return to the front again. From another point of view, the military was on the verge of collapse and prepared a final gesture for a national hero who had contributed so much to the...

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Rane figure bust garage kit (maker unknown) Sunrise Mecha Action Series toys by CMs (see a series of blogs here: part 1 | part 2 | part 3) Vorct Custom (see an unboxing video here) Rane Custom Norden Custom Zetra Custom (see an unboxing video here) Borque Custom Bockmesser Custom...

As a mecha anime fan in general and a Votoms fan in particular, there’s something I’ve always had a beef about: Mobile Suit Gundam spinoffs. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve followed and enjoyed many of them. But the Gundam world is inherently limited since it takes place on and around...

Why is the term “model” applied to a toy? One of the selling points of this product was that it had the durability of a toy and the appearance of a finely-crafted model kit that could be painted and finished to the user’s liking. The version in these photos was...

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No. 1 Scopedog Red Shoulder Type Reissue version Clear version No. 2 Snapping Turtle Reissue version Clear version Back to main article