Archive for April 10th, 2008

New Photoshoot Lightening Set Up

April 10, 2008

This is just a look on the new lightening set up I’m planning to use for my future reviews.

New set up:

new

– A desk lamp
– Custom made “Diffuser” (Cardbox + Tracing Paper)
– A Reflector (A piece of white board)

Results:

kosmos

kosmos 2

I went to Artfriend today to get the materials. Bought the tracing paper and some new thick colour papers for the background. Using my “KOS-MOS Ver.4” for test model, I think the result came much better than I expected ^^ Although a second light source from the top would be nice and makes it much better. I tried using my room light, and the result didn’t come right. I guess I’ll go and check out IKEA for some cheap lamp ^^;

I’ve checked lots of website/blogs, for some advice on the lightening. In particular, I just want to thank Super Rats for the awesome (and cheap) tutorial on this ^^

This coming “Fauna 1/8 Scale” reviews will be using the new set up. Look forward to it ( ^ _ ^ )/

Ah forgot to add. All photos taken using SLR Nikon D40 ^^;

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Another Double Trouble From Alter!!

April 10, 2008

Another 2 new entries by Alter finally ready for Pre-orders. These 2 particular figures were shown during Wonder Festival 2008.

mina

haruka

Hobby Search just opened the reservation for these 2 gorgeous figures as of today; Tsukishiro Mi-na from the anime Getsumen to Heiki Mina at 6,300 Yen and Takamori Haruka from the eroge Beat Blades Haruka at 6,800 Yen. Mi-na is scheduled for August 2008 release, and Haruka for September 2008 release.

It’s still a long way, but I might be getting Haruka ^^;

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Another Celebration

April 10, 2008

I woke up this morning, and found out that my blog exceeded 10,000 hits ( > _ < )v Well to tell the truth I didn’t expect to reach 5 digits this soon ( > o < )/ It might not be something spectacular for some of you, but after just a little over 3 months time, this really a new milestone for me, and it all thanks to you guys!! ^^

I just want to thank for all the supports and for those who took their time to visit my blog all this time, even if it’s just by accident or coincidence ~m( _  _ )m~

This just gave me more motivation to keep improving my blog and make it better ^^

To celebrate, here’s a song which I just got recently. It’s the OP song of the PC game by Nitro+ called “Kishin Hishou Demonbane”, titled “Rise On Green Wings” sang by Itou Kanako of Ethereal Echo ^^

~Play Me~

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Max Factory’s Fauna Decended!!

April 10, 2008

fauna

So Fauna just decended from heaven to my place yesterday…Nah joking~XD

My “Fauna 1/8 Scale” from Max Factory finally arrived yesterday afternoon~ Review will be posted later, *probably* today ^^;

Anyway, look forward to it ( ^ _ ^ )/

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This Month Upcoming Goodies – Part IV

April 10, 2008

Well, it’s that time of the month again ^^ A preview on the upcoming release date of some of the stuffs I’ll be getting this month ( > _ < )/

(Please take note that the release date is when it hits shelves in Japan)

miku

Name: Nendoroid Hatsune Miku
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non
Release Date: 31st March, 2008
Note: Already released, but will only reach Online Stores by April 16th, 2008.

shinra

Name: Kuonji Shinra
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: 24th April, 2008
Note: –

petitharuhi2

Name: Nendoroid-Petit Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu #02
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non
Release Date: 24th April, 2008
Note: Release date has been pushed to the front, was scheduled for May 2008 release earlier.

saber

Name: Figma Saber Armor Ver.
Company: Max Factory
Scale: Non
Release Date: 26th April, 2008
Note: –

haruhi

Name: Figma Suzumiya Haruhi School Uniform Ver.
Company: Max Factory
Scale: Non
Release Date: 26th April, 2008
Note: –

franco

Name: Franco Il Nero (Black Franco)
Company: Alter
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: April 16th, 2008(?)
Note: It was originally scheduled for March 28th, 2008. It was delayed because of an earthquake(?) and since then had no exact release date, but rumours stated that it finally gets a fixed date around mid-April.

Other news:

Griffon Enterprises‘ Suzumiya Haruhi Gothic Lolita Ver. has been pushed back to May 2008, which was originally schedulled for April 2008 release. The same goes to Alter‘s Reinforce Zwei, which was supposed to be this month, has been pushed back and will be released on 8th May, 2008.

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