Yes!! Finally it’s out!! I’ve been waiting for this ^^
Anyway :p This gorgeous figure of “Lala Satalin Deviluke” from the new To Love-Ru series, will be available for you this coming August 2008 by Good Smile Company for 5,000 Yen ^^ Hobby Search is taking reservations for it as of today ^^
Woot!! No doubt this is in my get list!! d( > _ < )b
Hobby Search just opened the reservation for this new lovely figure today~ This new 1/7 Scale “Corticarte Apa Lagranges Swimsuit Ver.” figure from the series Shinkyoku Sokai Polyphonica, will be available for you this coming July 2008 for 7,800 Yen from New Line ^^
I have to say this figure looks beautiful!! I like the overall looks
\( ^ o ^ )/
This was actually announced yesterday, but this new figure of “STATIC ARTS Soul Eater Maka & Soul” from the new series Soul Eater by Square Enix is now ready for reservation ^^ The figure is scheduled for July 2008 and will be up for 7,800 Yen, and Hobby Search is taking pre-orders as of now ^^
Looks cool I have to say. Just finished watching the 1st episode of Soul Eater, and to be honest it’ll be a big hit!! ( ^ _ ^ )/
This new “Lala Animal Cafe Ver.” figure from Shueisha, which was announced earlier and scheduled for August 2008 is now ready for reservation ^^ Hobby Search is taking pre-orders as of today with the price tag of 5,900 Yen ^^
Unfortunately, they didn’t mentioned anything about the Limited Edition version of the figure ( > _ < ); So I guess it’s only exclusive to Shueisha’s online store ^^;
This cool looking Non-Scale figure of Nero from Devil May Cry 4 will be available for you this coming August 2008 by Kotobukiya ^^ This figure will be up for 8,800 Yen and Hobby Search is taking pre-orders of ot as of today ^^
Hmm I have to say, it’s quite expensive compared to others since it used “ABS” instead of PVC. But personally, I prefer this figure of Nero than Dante’s one ^^;
These two new figures of Lala from To Love-Ru -Trouble- series, will be available for you by Shueisha Company this coming August 2008. One being the Normal Version (Leopard) and the other being Limited Version (White) with 6,500 Yen for each figure ^^ The good news is that both are cast off-able ( ^ _ ^ )/
You can view more images of the figure at Moeyo.com ^^
Limited Version
Normal Version
I like the white one better \( ^ o ^ )/
This news was actually few days old, but Hobby Search is now taking reservations for it as of today ^^
This upcoming “Belldandy” PVC figure by Toys Works will be up for 7,400 Yen and scheduled for September 2008 release ^^
Looks like the design is based on the Manga series ( ^ _ ^ )/
You can view the previous attempt here
So today I went to IKEA to get myself an additional lamp for the overhead lightening. Got myself a cheap desk lamp for S$12.00 ^^ Tried the new set up, and found out that my new IKEA lamp is much more brighter than my other one. So I had to switch them around; New lamp as the main one and the previous “main” lamp for the overhead lightening. Below is how it looks like with the new set up:
Used my “KOS-MOS Ver. 4” as test model again and with the same background, etc, and the results:
Before:
After (New Settings):
Testing With different background:
I have to say there’s quite an improvement compared to the previous setting ^^ One thing that I found out and learned is that background colour/texture does affects the overall outcome. So you can’t really use random background when taking photos. Each figurines needs a suitable background colour for them to get the best outcome ^^
I just need to adjust the position of the lamp a bit, and it should come alright next time \( > _ < )/
Another figure of Haruka from the eroge “Beat Blades Haruka” is ready for reservations ^^ This time it’s Kotobukiya‘s turn to give Haruka the PVC treatment~
Goes under the name “Sennin Haruka”, this 1/8 scale figure by Kotobukiya is scheduled for July 2008 release, with the price tag of 5,800 Yen. Hobby Search is taking pro-orders for it starting today ^^
I wonder if there’s a competition between Kotobukiya and Alter since it has the same pose :p, but both figures definitely looks gorgeous in their own ways ^^; Looks like I’m getting both the Alter and Kotobukiya’s version \( > _ < )/
Here it is, as promised, the review for my “Fauna 1/8 Scale” from Max Factory which arrived few days ago ^^
Unfortunately (or fortunate), due to the nature of the figure, this will be another R18 content of review ^^; As usual, I’ll be posting the uncensored Full Cast Off photos, so just like before, don’t read this review if you find them offensive.
A little info on the character~ Fauna is the main heroine from the eroge “Megamisama Chu uihou” or “Megachu!”, and also the hentai anime adaptation of the same title. You can view the OP from the game below:
Just like the anime counterpart, this figure is too awesome to boot~XD The expression and the pose is great, and don’t forget the Full Cast Off goodies~ The paint job is great, and another charm points is the “Transparent” skirt ^^ I can’t recall any other figures from Max Factory that has Full Cast Off capabilities, so this might be the first.
The figure comes with an instruction manual on how to cast off the dress. No other accessories included, just a stand.
Anyway, just like I mentioned before, I’ll be using the new photoshoot set up for this review. So here are the usual shots~^^
Close up~
The dress~
Full Cast Off~ ( > _ < );
Pantsu ^^;~
The Stand~
I’m basically satisfied with the new photoshoot set up. The photos definitely came out great, although there are still room for improvements ( > _ < ) Gonna get a second lightening for the top. Anyway, Fauna is worth getting ( ^ _ ^ )/
This is just a look on the new lightening set up I’m planning to use for my future reviews.
New set up:
– A desk lamp
– Custom made “Diffuser” (Cardbox + Tracing Paper)
– A Reflector (A piece of white board)
Results:
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 ^^;
Another 2 new entries by Alter finally ready for Pre-orders. These 2 particular figures were shown during Wonder Festival 2008.
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 ^^;
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 ( ^ _ ^ )/
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)
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.
Name: Kuonji Shinra
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: 24th April, 2008
Note: –
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.
Name: Figma Saber Armor Ver.
Company: Max Factory
Scale: Non
Release Date: 26th April, 2008
Note: –
Name: Figma Suzumiya Haruhi School Uniform Ver.
Company: Max Factory
Scale: Non
Release Date: 26th April, 2008
Note: –
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.
After reading Danny’s post on his “Destiny Haruhi”, I just had to do this to my Figma Yuki ^^
So what happened if Yuki actually owns an GP03‘s Orchis Pack? You’ll get “GP03-S0S N.Yuki Dendrobium”~ XD
“All your bases belongs to SOS Dan!!”
“Docking!!”
“Obey me or…”
“Umm…press here and here…”
“…Yuki BEAM~!!”
lol, just had to do this~XD Was bored :p
Sorry for the late post ^^; Here it is as promised, the review of “Queen’s Blade Airi” by Mega House, which I acquired from La Tendo few days ago ^^
Since this is from the same series as “Queen’s Blade Nyx” and also the same company maker, expect another R18 review content ^^; I’ll be posting the Full Cast Off photos without any censors marks, so if you find them offensive, please refraint from reading the review (Although it’ll probably won’t stop you~XD) ^^;
I didn’t really gave much information on the series before, so I’ll do so now for those who are curious.
Queen’s Blade series is actually not an anime or a console game. Well, it is a “game”, but it’s under the “Combat Picture Game” by using a number of “Books” to play. It’s adapted or maybe a spin-off from quite a well known “Visual Book” game called “Lost World”. For more info you can go Here.
There’s a total of 15 different characters from the series currently, with each designed by different well known character designers. Atleast half of them already gotten the “Figure” treatment, so expect more of them to be released in near future ^^ Queen’s Blade gained quite a popularity which in the end gave birth to a new spin-off series called “Queen’s gate”. I think there are only 3 characters currently in the Queen’s Gate series, with Nijihara Ink as one of them from the Moetan series ^^
You can go to the Official Website of Queen’s Blade/Gate for more info.
Anyway, back to our topic!! ( > _ < );
I’m pretty much satisfied with Airi and at the same time impressed by it. Well, what can you expect from a pretty girl wearing a maid uniform, holding a deadly scythe ready for some action ^^; The details and paint jobs is just…wow, not mentioning the Full Cast Off goodies. I really like the scythe the most, as it looks…deadly :p
The figure only comes with a stand, no other extra accessories. My only complains on the figure, it’s pretty hard to figure out the cast off method for first timer, since there’s no instructions on how to do it. So be careful if you ever bought one. I almost broke the ribbons myself ( > _ < ) Another one is attaching the weapon to the figure itself. There isn’t really much support for the weapon, so it’s pretty much frustrating at times, since it keeps dropping off.
Other than that, it’s pretty much a well worth to get figure ^^
Anyway, the usual shots~
Close up~
Scythe and Uniforms~
Full Cast Off!!~ ( > _ < );
Pantsu~
Current Queen’s Blade collection with Nyx~
Looking at the Queen’s Blade series so far, really tempted me to get the others ^^; Looking forward to future releases ( ^ _ ^ )/
Hobby Complex is another event where you get to see the new and future Hobby related items (which include Figures~) just like Wonfest, although it’s not as big as Wonfest~XD “Hobby Complex 03” Just ended yesterday on 6th April, 2008.
You can view more photos of the figures displayed during the event at Akiba Hobby and Tokyo Hunter.
So, finally I managed to get this beautiful figure of “Queen’s Blade Airi” by Mega House from La Tendo yesterday during our Singapore Blogger community outing ^^ Around 13 different blogger from around Singapore came for it. Many thanks to Panther for organizing the outing, was fun meeting fellow bloggers who have the same interest ^^
Anyway, reviews for Airi will probably be posted later in the evening. Look forward to it ( ^ _ ^ )/
The reservation for the newly announced “Clayroid Puchi Lucky Star Season 02” is now open, and Hobby Search have taken pre-orders for them as of today ^^ The price is 5,700 Yen for the box set and planned for June 2008 release.
The secret figure is known to be Saber Konata ( ^ _ ^ )/
The second set of Clayroid Puchi Lucky Star series finally gets its release date ^^ This new “Clayroid Puchi Lucky Star Season 02” is scheduled for June 2008 release by Good Smile Company.
The new set still features Konata, but this time with different line up. The format is the same just like previous releases; 10 figures with each character getting 2 versions, and plus a secret figure. The price is 500 Yen, if you buy them individually.
Preorders for the box set should open by this week ( ^ _ ^ )/
This particular set was first shown at Tokyo Anime Fair 2008, if I’m not mistaken.
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