This new figure of “Ryomou Shimei Cat Maid Ver. “ from Ikkitousen series will be available for you by Taki Corporation this coming June 2008, with a hefty price of 8,800 Yen. Hobby Search is taking pre-orders for her as of today.
Although it’s a 1/8 scale, what makes the high price is the added ABS material on it. I prefer the normal version than the Cat Maid, but I’ll pass on these ^^;
Just got myself a new “Velbon CX 540” Tripod few days ago ^^ Got it for S$40, which I think is quite a cheap price for a tripod. This should helped my future photo reviews, since I get to set my camera to lower ISO and such ( > _ < )v The previous Kuonji Shinra review used this tripod.
The tripod is really good I have to say. Firm and strong. It can get to a maximum height of 160cm and I think can hold a maximum of 2kg in weight ^^ Definitely a good bargain~
Some photos ^^
With camera.
This is my “DSLR Nikon D40”, which I’m currently using if anyone wondering ^^; All current reviews used this camera.
Good stuff ( ^ _ ^ )/
For starter, I’ll start the review with “Kuonji Shinra 1/8 Scale” by Good Smile Company ^^
Kuonji Shinra is the main heroine from the eroge “Kimi Ga Aruji de Shitsuji Ga Ore De” or They Are My Noble Masters, and also from the anime adaptation with the same name. She’s probably well known with the call name “Shinra-Sama” ^^ OP of the anime below:
Shinra was just released few days ago on 26th April 2008 and is the first release from Kimiaru series by Good Smile Company, with Benisu following this coming July 2008 ^^
This is probably the most elegant looking figure I have. She just has that same “aura” you get from the anime series ( > _ < ) Everything about her is just amazing, from details to paint job. The hair is also well made, and it’s probably one of the charm point ^^ The details on her jewelry chain, and dress is amazing. Unfortunately, Shinra is not Full Cast off-able. The only thing that can be casted off is her cape ^^;
Just a word of warning. If you ever bought Shinra, don’t forget to remove the cape and start rubbing off the “oil” from it. There should be some on the legs and the top-wear ^^
On with the shots~
With the cape removed~
Close up~
Close up of details~
Pantsu ^^;
Cape~
Can’t wait for Benisu ( ^ _ ^ )/
The other reviews will follow later on. look forward to it~ \( ^ o ^ )/
Always love the last week of the month ( > _ < ); Two packages just arrived today, which contains the following Items ^^:
– Kuonji Shinra 1/8 Scale (Good Smile Company)
– Nendoroid-Petit Suzumiya Haruhi no Yutsuu #02 (Good Smile Company)
– Figma Suzumiya Haruhi School Uniform Ver. (Max Factory)
– Figma Saber Armor Ver. (Max Factory)
Really excited!!~( > _ < )v Been waiting for these ^^
Reviews will be posted soon, and hopefully everything by this week.
I’ve been really busy with projects ^^; Look forward to it ( ^ _ ^ )/
Just like Kotobukiya‘s 2 versions of “Sennin Narika”, Haruka will also gets her “Damaged” version released. This Limited Edition of “Sennin Haruka Damage Ver.” is scheduled for August 2008 release and will be up at the same price as the Normal Version for 5,800 Yen. Hobby Search is taking reservation for her as of today.
As you can see, she has a different face expression, and shows more skin. Although not as much as Narika~XD
If you are new to the Otaku world, there are actually variety of “Otaku” and they are divided into different categories, according to their interest. Such as Figure Otaku, Game Otaku, Idol Otaku, Seiyuu Otaku, Doll Otaku, Anime Otaku, etc.
I just found this interesting video clip or documentary on Otakus on Youtube ^^ Basically we get to see a closer look on what these certain Otakus did on their free time, and even a visit to their house ^^
You can view them below:
Figure Otaku
Comment: Amazing room ^^;
Idol (Gravure) Otaku
Comment: Looks like a tiring hobby ( > _ < );
Seiyuu Otaku
Comment: This one is rather special, because he gets to go on a “date” with his favourite seiyuu, which is Shimizu Ai ^^;
There are more, but this should be enough ^^; I’ll post more in the future, enjoy!! ( ^ _ ^ )/
Found this image over at Figure/GK, just after Figma Saber was released.
I like Figma Saber‘s face better than Revoltech’s, but that’s just my preference anyway ^^; I don’t own a Revoltech Saber, and my Figma Saber still on its way ^^;
Here it is, the review for “Suzumiya Haruka 1/8 Scale” by Good Smile Company, which arrived a while ago ^^
I’ve decided to get this figure to pair up with the upcoming “Hayase Mitsuki 1/8 Scale”, which I’m planning to get also ^^;
Anyway, Suzumiya Haruka is one of the main heroine from Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien series, with Hayase Mitsuki as the other ^^. This time Good Smile Company decided to release her in her swimsuit and this will be my second “Beach” theme figure ^^ OP of the anime below:
GSC really did well on Haruka, as usual~:p The paint job and details, especially the Straw Hat and the “Sandy” Stand, are just amazing. She looks quite provocative in a way also ^^; The body curve is yummy~
The figure is pretty simple basically, and only come with a stand. No other accessories included ^^;
Anyway on with the shots~This time I tried using “Manual” mode and decided to do the settings on my own. Usually I put mine under “Macro” mode, and let my camera do the rest ^^;
Close up~
Details~
Close up of the eyes~^^;
“Butlight” shot~
Worth getting ( ^ _ ^ )/
My newly acquired “Suzumiya Haruka 1/8 Scale” by Good Smile Company, which was just arrived today ^^
Review soon!! Look forward to it~ \( ^ _ ^ )/
“Yare..Yare..”
It’s not real btw ^^; but definitely well-made \( ^ o ^ )/
It’ll be nice if it’s real. Would love to have one :p Maybe can ask Danny to show this image to Max Factory, and maybe they’ll consider making it~XD
From HongFire
The previous mentioned Nekomiya Nono figure by Kotobukiya finally opens its reservation ^^ This new 1/6 Scale of “Nekomiya Nono Nekomimi School Swimsuit Over Knee Socks Ver.” (long name >.<; ) from Yotsunoha series is scheduled for August 2008 release by Kotobukiya for 5,800 Yen ^^
On the same topic, Kotobukiya has also opened the reservation for “Kawazoe Tamaki” from Bamboo Blade series ^^ She will also be out on August 2008 and will be at 5,500 Yen retail price.
Hobby Search is taking reservations for both as of today.
Looks like I’m getting Nono ( ^ _ ^ )/
The wait is finally over. The reservation for this wonderful 1/8 Scale figure of “Hatsune Miku” from the Vocaloid series by Good Smile Company finally started. Miku is scheduled for September 2008 release and will be up for 5,200 Yen ^^ Hobby Search is taking pre-orders for her as of today.
Yesss!! My next get list!! ( > _ < )v
Pre-ordered it the moment I sees it~XD
Akiba Hobby just posted a nice first look on the upcoming “Alice Boost State Ver.” from Queen’s Gate series by Alter. More photos Here.
The figure is scheduled for December 2008 release and up for 6,800 Yen.
From the looks of it, this figure will be Hobby Japan magazine order exclusive. Which means that you need to cut a limited order coupon from Hobby Japan (should be the next issue), and send it through mail if you want to get this figure.
When I look at it for the first time, I just went totally blank for a second. This is one of the best looking figure I’ve seen lately!! ( > _ < );; I got the same feeling as when I look at Alter’s “KOS-MOS Ver. 4” and “Chua Churam” for the first time. I mean look at it…it’s just amazing~XD, but the whole coupon thing might really prevent most of us from getting it.
Need to find a way to get this ( > _ < );
Wave deliveres us 2 new figures from To Heart 2 series. One is 1/6 Scale “Kosaka Tamaki Maid Ver.” for 8,500 Yen, and the other is 1/8 Scale “Kasugawa Sasara” for 5,200 Yen. Both figures are scheduled for September 2008 release. Hobby Search is taking reservations for them as of today.
The high cost for Tamaki is probably because of the scale, the added ABS material for it ^^ and Rubber Boobs~XD Both looks gorgeous, although I prefer Sasara out of the two ( ^ _ ^ );
Gotta love the slogan “Soft Material! Feel So Good!” on Tamaki~XD
Here it is, the review for my “Nendoroid Hatsune Miku” by Good Smile Company, which arrived yesterday ^^
I’ve been waiting for this forever, since most of us who ordered online can only get Miku on 2nd shipment on 16th April, 2008. The 1st shipment, which was on 31st March, 2008 are mostly for the shops in Japan ( > _ < ), but I’m not gonna complain. Miku is so worth the wait ^^ Just like any Nendoroid figures, Miku is Mega Cute!! You can view her in action with other Vocaloids mates below:
Just a little bit of info on Hatsune Miku ^^ Hatsune Miku is part of the Vocaloids line up, and also the first to be made. First created by Crypton Future Media, Vocaloid is a singing synthesise program that let users create a song.
Ok back to topic :p Good Smile Company really did well on Miku. Just like any Nendoroid series, Miku comes with different facial expressions and other extra accessories, which allows you to get different kinds of Miku. That even includes the “Hachune Miku” version, and the Leek :p
The figure also comes with an instruction manual, and also a brochure which lists all the released Nendoroids so far.
The best thing is that Miku can stand without any trouble even without the aids of the Stand. All thanks to the oversized twintails, which can act as a support :p Even the twintails are movable. For a small 10 cm height of figure, the details are amazing.
Anyway on with the shots~
Close up~
Different Faces~
Hachune Miku~
A look on the details~
There’s a GSC mark on every joints ^^
Pantsu ^^;
A must get!! d( > _ < )b
A new “Cyrille Olive” figure from the game Shining Force EXA is scheduled for release by First Class, a company which I never heard of ^^; There will be 2 versions for this release; Normal Version and Nekomimi Version. Both are scheduled for June 2008 release and will be up for 5,800 Yen each. Hobby Search is taking reservation for them as of now.
As you can see, the difference between the two is the expression and Nekomimi mode~
This is probably one of those few figures where it’ll caught your attention straight once you took a glance on it ^^ Just look at the details, especially the chains. I’m pretty weak to Nekomimi mode~XD
Release date:
MG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0 – Summer
MG Shin Musha Gundam – June, 5,250 yen
1/100 Tieren Ground Type – June, 2,730 yen
1/100 Gundam Astraea Type F – June, 2,940 yen
1/100 Gundam Avalanche Exia – July, 2,940 yen
BB Senshi Sangokuden Kanpei Gundam – June, 630 yen
From Gunota
Woot!! Finally my “Nendoroid Hatsune Miku” arrived this morning d( > _ < )b!! Feels really excited, been waiting for this forever ^^
Review will be posted soon!! Look forward to it~ \( ^ o ^ )/
As promised, here it is the review for “Franco Il Nero a.k.a Black Franco” by Alter, which arrived few days ago together with my “Al Azif Swimsuit Ver. 1/8 Scale” ^^
As mentioned before, Franco is one of the three main heroine from the eroge “Tre Donne Crudelli – Satsuriku no Django” by Nitro+, and is the second release by Alter after Donne Anonime a.k.a Miss Nobody. The third heroine, Lily Salvatana, will follows on July 2008 ^^ OP of the game below:
Franco was originally scheduled to be released on March 28th, 2008, but was delayed because of some circumstances until April 16th, 2008.
Unlike Donne Anonime, there’s only one version of release this time by Alter, but that does not mean that this figure is no good ^^; Franco definitely worth getting, especially if you already owned Donne. The details is just awesome, especially the dynamic pose d( > _ < )b The pose is based on one of the CG from the game below. There are 2 versions, designed by none other than NiO:
NiO is also the character designer for Deus Machina Demonbane and also the new anime by Gonzo, Blassreiter, collaboration with Nitro+. For a figure that’s worth 7,000 Yen, this is definitely a good bargain ^^
The figure comes with a “Wall” stand to support the weight of it. Although there’s a bad news for those who owns Donne. No more “Rubber Boobs” this time for Franco~XD
Anyway on with the shots~
Close up~
Pantsu ^^;~
A closer look on the details.
Walls~
Boots~
Revolver~
Jacket~
Current collections~
Now I’ll just have to wait for Lily to be released~ ( > _ < )v
Cospa have decided to re-release their stuffed toy animal, Botan from CLANNAD ^^ This was actually pretty popular and quite high in demand, which is probably why they’ve decided to re-release it. It’ll be up for 3,800 Yen, and Hobby Search is taking pre-orders for it as of now. The size is about 19 cm high.
This is a must getfor CLANNAD fans ( ^ _ ^ )/
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