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◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢ SEED VOL.3 NOVEL TRANSLATION ◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢ Earlier this year, I was commissioned by CD Freedom to begin translating the SEED novels. Thanks to their generosity, the community can finally enjoy a proper translation! V4 is already in progress, so this takes care of the Tokyopop muck-ups!

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Did you know that at least six separate variants of Gundam SEED exist? Yes, yes, they do.. In advance of direct comparisons for each episode, let’s first take a step back, in this mini thread. Welcome to...the Great Gundam SEED Original x HD Remaster Comparison! 🧵

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It’s a bright (hot!) Monday morning in Tokyo ☀️ No new general-release Gunpla this week in Japan. Next up are the 'Ukiyo-e Package Ver.’ Entry Grade variants - dropping on 29th August. All officially-confirmed upcoming kits are listed the Gunpla Catalog, for easy reference 👉 gunplacatalog.com

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🔔 Major update to the Gundam Catalog! ⚡️Gunpla can now have multiple tags per filter, like HG + RG (see the recent Akatsuki) ⚡️ You can now choose multiple options per filter ⚡️ Filter dropdown lists now include totals 🏁 All G-Reco kits have been added! gunplacatalog.com

Fun fact: A young Kai Shiden appears in eps. 4-6 of Gundam: The Origin, an—arguably—appropriate choice not due to the source material but because Tsukasa Kotobuki, the OVA's character designer, has quite a bit of experience with the character.

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Huh, a 'Ukiyo-e Package Ver.’ of the EG vGundam has also been announced, dropping alongside the three other releases in this set - RX-78-2, Wing & Strike. Out from August 29th in Japan.

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Still a little bummed that the upcoming IBO Urdr Hunt box isn’t planned to include the full set of animated episodes from its source game. Would have been awesome for archival purposes!

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Back on the Shinkansen for a brief few days down in pretty Nara prefecture. 🌳 Must say, feels strange to take the bullet train multiple times in a week - certainly not used to it. Also, scored the N700S, win! The best train, with the.. most bevelled of logos.

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