Musings of an Inkd Geek

While browsing online a while back ago, I came across this set of machines from various Godzilla films. After searching on ebay, I found a set for a decent price, so I went ahead and purchased it. It was delivered a week ago. The set includes 5 ships and one weapon, as well as 4 sets of bases and stands for the aerial vehicles. Oxygen Destroyer This silver contraption is from the very first Godzilla film from 1954. It was the secret weapon invented by Dr. Serizawa that he used to kill Godzilla. It worked by splitting oxygen molecules, causing severe ashyxiation and dissolving flesh. Since he felt the weapon could be dangerous in the wrong hands, he burned his notes after building it, and sacrificed himself so that the formula of how to build it would die with him. It is highly detailed, from the silver outer "shell", to the small pressure gague on the end of it. The inside compartment, that contains the killer formula, is translucent plastic. Anyone who's a diehard fan of...

After waiting an extra month, I finally received my Ultraman Tiga Sky Type from S.H. Figuarts. When it first went up for pre-order, it sold out fast, pretty much everywhere. I never did fully understand why it did. Anyway, most retailers ended up getting more supplies and I was able to snag one, but had to wait longer for delivery. Ultraman Tiga switches to Sky Type when he wants extra speed and agility. He turns purple, and can fly faster, giving him an advantage in aerial combat. This form also has his special move, called the Ranbalt Beam Shell, an attack in the form of a blue, arrow like energy bolt. In addition to the color change and leaner body, he's pretty much the same as the other 2 figures. In other words, he is sculpted and painted well. His accessories include his blue beam attack, made of translucent blue material, molded into his hand. He has an alternate, low energy color timer, and a total of 7 pairs of hands, including fists, various flat and open, and one pointin...