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MG Shin Musha Gundam, MG Force Impulse Gundam, 1/100 Avalanche Exia, 1/100 Astraea Type F And More!!

March 22, 2008

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Bandai surprised us with this new updated list of the upcoming Gunpla releases ^^

MG Force Impulse Gundam – May, 4,200 yen
MG Shin Musha Gundam – June, 4,725 yen
HGUC Zaku FZ – May, 1,260 yen
1/100 Overflag – May, 2,310 yen
HG Tieren Space Type – Sergei custom, May, 1,575 yen
BB Senshi Sangokuden Kakouen Dalas – May, 630 yen
HCM-Pro Gundam Deathscythe – June, 2,940 yen
HCM-Pro Tieren Space Type Set – June, 3,360 yen
Dates not set for the following:

1/100 Tieren Ground Type
1/100 Gundam Avalanche Exia
1/100 Gundam Astraea Type F
HG Enact – Saachez custom
HG GN-X

From Gunota

The bold ones are the one I’m looking forward to get, especially MG Shin Musha Gundam, which is another Ver. Ka release after Unicorn!! XD

As for MG Nu Gundam – MVC, it’s 50% complete. Should be able to finish it by next week ( ^ _ ^ )/

Clayroid Puchi Lucky Star Season 01 (Good Smile Company)

March 21, 2008

Here it is, as promised, reviews on “Clayroid Puchi Lucky Star Season 01” by Good Smile Company, which arrived yesterday ^^

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Only one word can describe this review…Super Ultra Mega Cute!!! (Ok, that’s more than one word~XD ) One thing that I can notice is that, Good Smile Company really improved a lot in creating this set. This set is WAY better than the previous Nendoroid-Petit Suzumiya Haruhi no Yutsuu #01 release. One is the paint job, and the other is the joints, which I think was one of the major problem with the Nendoroid-Petit release. Now the joints can stick firmly, without having the problem of coming off easily!! ^^

Anyway, just like the previous release, this set comes with 12 figures, consisting of 5 different characters with 2 versions of each, 1 Secret figure, and 1 extra random figure. The secret figure is none other than Shiraishi Minoru!!! (Yay~^^) and for my random figure, I got myself another Kagami ^^ Each figure stands 5-6 cm high and cost 500 Yen, if you buy them separately.

The only problem I had with this set is probably the stand. Some of the stands are rather small, which makes some of the figure a little bit diffficult to stand straight. Overall, this is one cute set XD~

On with the shots~

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Izumi Konata~

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Takara Miyuki~

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Hiiragi Tsukasa~

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Hiiragi Kagami~

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Kogami Akira~

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Secret Figure: Shiraishi Minoru~

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My extra Kagami ^^

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Version 1~

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Version 2~

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A must get for Lucky Star fans ( ^ _ ^ )/

Clayroid Puchi Lucky Star Season 01 Hungaaa!!

March 20, 2008

Just arrived in the afternoon today, “Clayroid Puchi Lucky Star Season 01” by Good Smile Company, which was released few days ago on March 15th, 2008 ^^

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Reviews will be posted tomorrow. Look forward to it ( ^ _ ^ )/

Aftermath Of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

March 13, 2008

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So, I just came back from watching “Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone” few minutes ago, and my impression of the movie is…SUPERB!!! It’s worth my time watching it. Watched the 7.15 PM slot and was sitting 2nd row from the front. It was almost full house, but……………there’s one most disappointing part when I watched it. They bloody cut out the trailer for the 2nd movie after the credits ended!!! ( > _ < ) and they can’t even cut it out properly. After the credits ended we can still hear the naration. It went like “In the next…!” then the screen went black. The whole cinema went nuts after that lol.

Anyway, putting aside the trailer removal, the movie was really great. Basically it covers the 1st 6 episodes of the TV series with NERV defeating the 1st three Angels and it ends after. The first half of the movie used most of the original TV series scenes with some animation improvement, but the best part is the 2nd half of it. The 2nd half of the movie is a total remake and you can really see the difference compared to the 1st half.

The animation quality, 3D effects, cell-shading, etc was awesome. It covers the part where Shinji fought the 6th “Cube” Angel. I won’t really say much, but I really like how they “recreate” the 6th Angel and make it really powerful. It can shapeshifts and has some new abilities that was never shown in the TV series before. Anyway it was a blast!!

After watching it, I really can’t wait for the 2nd movie ^^ If only they didn’t remove the “Evangelion: 2.0” trailer ( = _ = )

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

March 12, 2008

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Sometimes, I’m just glad I’m in Singapore right now, because the movie “Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone” will start its screening tomorrow on 13th March 2008 ^^ I’m really looking forward to the movie, ever since I heard the news about it like 3 weeks ago ^^

Planning to go watch it tomorrow evening after my classes ended, together with my classmates ( ^ _ ^ )/ I heard the movie is a total remake of the original TV series, with alternate storytelling. The 1st movie will cover the 1st 6 episodes of the series, and a total of 6 movies is in the making!! ( > _ < )

So are you going to watch it, for those who are currently in Singapore or is there any screening of it in your country? ( ‘ _ ‘ )/

2nd Annual Seiyuu Award

March 11, 2008

Started last year, this “Annual Seiyuu Award” awards outstanding Seiyuu (Voice Actor/Actress) for their hard work and achievements during the year. Think of it as “Oscar” but for Seiyuu ^^

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The “2nd Annual Seiyuu Award” was just finished airing few days ago on 8th March 2008, and the results are out!! There are lots of categories such as “Best Male/Female Seiyuu”, “Best Supporting Male/Female Seiyuu, “Best Newcomer Male/Female Seiyuu”, etc. Fellow blogger j1m0ne wrote an excellent report on the event, and you can visit his blog to view it.

Anyway, here’s a brief review of the results:

Best Female Rookie: Katou Emiri (加藤英美里), Kobayashi Yuu (小林ゆう)
Best Male Rookie: Hatano Wataru (羽多野渉), Yonaga Tsubasa (代永翼)
Best Personality: Suzumura Kenichi (鈴村健一)
Best Singing: Lucky Star OP “Motteke! Sailor Fuku” by Hirano Aya (平野綾), Katou Emiri (加藤英美里), Fukuhara Kaori (福原香織), and Endou Aya (遠藤綾)
Synergy Award: Kamen Rider Den-O – Seki Toshihiko (関俊彦), Yusa Kouji (遊佐浩二), Terasoma Masaki (てらそままさき), and Suzumura Kenichi (鈴村健一)
Special Achievement: Jyou Tatsuya (城達也)
Achievement: Nozawa Nachi (野沢那智), Hazama Michio (羽佐間道夫), and Kinomiya Ryouko (来宮良子)
Tomiyama Kei Award: Furuya Tooru (古谷徹)
Supporting Male: Ono Daisuke (小野大輔), Kamiya Hiroshi (神谷浩史)
Supporting Female: Kugimiya Rie (釘宮理恵), Saiga Mitsuki (斎賀みつき)
Leading Male: Miyano Mamoru (宮野真守)
Leading Female: Hirano Aya (平野綾)

The video of the event have also been posted on Youtube. You can view it below:

-Part 1-

-Part 2-

Figma Takamichi Nanoha + Figma Fate Testarossa By Max Factory

March 11, 2008

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You probably have seen it from the Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter” coverage around the net, but in case you missed it, Max Factory have added another two entries for the Figma series.

Figma Takamachi Nanoha and Figma Fate Testarossa from Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS series will get the Figma treatment ^^. Nanoha is scheduled for May 2008 release, and unfortunately, there’s still no release date yet for Fate ^^;

Images courtesy of Foobarbaz and Mika-tan

Griffon Enterprises’ Shana Reservation Opens!!

March 10, 2008

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Hobby Search just opened the reservation for “Shana 1/7 Scale” from Shakugan no Shana series by Griffon Enterprises, and will be available for you this coming June 2008 for 6,500 Yen ^^

This is also an entry from Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter”. I like how it looks ^^

1/100 Gundam Virtue + MG Nu Gundam “Metallic Coating Version” Get!!

March 8, 2008

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Just got these two kits today; “1/100 Gundam Virtue” and “MG Nu Gundam -Metallic Coating Version” ^^

I have to say, I’m surprised with how big Virtue box is. It’s as big as MG’s box ( > _ < ), but luckily Nu’s box isn’t as big as Sazabi’s ^^; I’ll probably will do Nu first and then Virtue, although I probably won’t be able to finish them until next week…really busy this week ( = _ = );

As usual, I’ll do the reviews after I finished with them ( ^ _ ^ )/

Figma Tosaka Rin

March 8, 2008

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I could really feel the heat of competition between Figma and Revoltech releases ^^;

Anyway, Akiba Blog have some preview photos of the upcoming “Figma Tosaka Rin” by Max factory. The price and release date are still undecided, but it’ll probably in the 2,000 Yen range just like the others. There are also previews of the upcoming “Figma Saber Armor Ver.”, which will be released next month on April.

You can view more pictures right Here

I have to say, I personally like the Figma version better than the Revoltech one for Rin ^^;

Al Azif 1/8 Scale (Max Factory)

March 8, 2008

Sorry it took so long to post this, had some connection problem which slowed down the image upload -m( _ _ )m- and I went to watch “10,000 BC” also ^^; Good show ( > _ < )b

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Anyway As promised, here it is “Al Azif 1/8 Scale” from Max Factory which arrived yesterday ^^ This figure was released in 2006, so it’s pretty difficult to get it. Luckily I spotted this just when Hobby Search finished updating the restock item page ^^; Was the last of the stock since it went “Sold Out” after I placed the order…lucky shot ^^;

This figure really do looks nice, in terms of quality and details. I personally like the hair and the ribbons. The figure already screwed to the base stand when I opened it, and it comes with a transparent brickwall, which then you insert it to the stand. Now just a question…do you considered this figure as “Loly”? :p

On with the shots!!~

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Close up~

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Closer look of the ribbons~

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Pantsu and others ^^;

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Comparison with the Nendoroid~

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Worth getting ( ^ _ ^ )/

Max Factory’s Al Azif Kenzan!!

March 7, 2008

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My “Al Azif 1/8 Scale” from Max Factory which was just arrived yesterday afternoon ^^ Reviews will be posted later this afternoon/evening, once I’m done sorting the photos ~XD

Look forward to it ( ^ _ ^ )/

Double Trouble From Alter

March 6, 2008

Another two entries from Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter” by Alter are ready for some actions ^^

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Hobby Search just opened the reservation for these 2 gorgeous figures by Alter; Lily Salvatana from Django of Slaughter for 6,800 Yen and Choun Shiryu from Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny for 6,800 Yen. Both figures are planned for July 2008 release.

I have to say, both figures looks great, but Lily probably got the upper hand in terms of “Charm” ^^; Her eyes really well drawn, and of course, the other “Eyes” also ~XD The quality looks great too ^^

Lily definitely goes in my list ( ^ _ ^ )/

Domino Hinagiku Style

March 5, 2008

Saw this video on Youtube this morning and I thought I share it with you guys ^^

The video features a group of people doing the Domino drop runs featuring Hinagiku from Hayate no Gotoku ^^ I thought this is quite amazing ^^; Looks like it took them 12 hours to prepare them…I think ( > _ < ). You can view the video below:

Kotobukiya’s Elwing Reservation Starts!!

March 4, 2008

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If you are a Kotobukiya‘s fan, you know how good Kotobukiya has been with the Shining series figure releases so far, and there’s no question with this next release from the series ^^

This “Elwing 1/8 Scale” figure by Kotobukiya from the Shining series will be available for sale in June 2008 for 5,800 Yen, and Hobby Search has open the reservation for it ^^

This gorgeous figure was also shown during Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter”.

1/100 Gundam Astraea Planned For April Release!!

March 3, 2008

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For those who missed the chance in getting the 1/144 Astraea Conversion Kit for the HG Gundam Exia, Bandai has brought you a good news. Bandai is planning to release 1/100 Gundam Astraea” this coming April 2008 with the price of 2,940 Yen.

Ahh, thank god ( > _ < ). That’s Bandai for you ^^;

Figma Nagato Yuki (Max Factory)

March 2, 2008

Here it is as promise, the review for “Figma Nagato Yuki” from Max factory which was just arrived yesterday ^^

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Ordered this through Hobby Search as usual :p Saw lots of people gave positive reviews on it ever since its release, so I’ve decided to get it…and I’m totally impressed with what it can do. For an action figure, the details were great, and the mobility…hoho, it’s one to be reckoned of ^^ I’ve been playing with it since yesterday, trying different pose and stuffs, and Yuki can really kick some butt ^^

The figure comes with lots of extra goodies, which you can experiment with them and allow it to have more posing options; Extra face expression, a total of 5 different pair of hands, Hair equipped with the glasses, an extra pair of shoes, 2 different books, a “Figma” scarf and a metal chair (well, not really metal ^^; )

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Anyway, the blouse and the skirt are bend-able and it can stand without any trouble even without the help of the “Figma Stand”. Only use the stand if you are going to do some fancy poses ( ^ _ ^ ) The only let down probably the joints, but overtime, you won’t really be bothered by it ^^

Anyway, here are the shots ^^

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With the goodies~

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Close up~

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Pantsu ^^;~

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Here it is the action shots~

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Doing some parts of the Hare Hare Yukai dance ^^

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Decided to get both Figma Haruhi and Figma Saber ^^ Oh and in case you didn’t know, the next line up for Suzumiya Haruhi Figma Series will be Figma Kyon, which planned for May release ( ^ _ ^ )/

Figma Nagato Yuki Sanjou!!

March 1, 2008

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My “Figma Nagato Yuki” from Max Factory just arrived today ^^ As for the review, I’ll be posting it tomorrow since I’m really busy right now ^^;

All I can say is I’m totally impressed with the flexibility of the figure
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Here’s a CM on Figma showing what it can do ( ^ _ ^ )/

Dragon Destiny’s Kanu Uncho & Ryomou Shimei DVDBOX China Dress Ver. by Griffon Enterprises Reservation Starts!!

March 1, 2008

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During Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter”, these figures were only available for 100 figures each, but now Griffon Enterprises have decided to mass-product them ^^

These two figures of “Kanu Uncho & Ryomou Shimei DVDBOX China Dress Ver.” are planned for May release for 6,400 Yen each and Hobby Search have open the reservation for both of them ^^

Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter” Last Batch

February 29, 2008

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Here it is, the last batch of photos Danny took during Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter”. Looking at all these makes you wish you were there and witness all the good stuffs first hand <( > _ < )>

You can view the rest of the photos right Here.

Thanks to Danny for all the coverages ( ^ _ ^ )/