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TBE’s Mega Spring Anime Preview 2009
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Sat, 14/03/09 – 22:51 | 13 Comments

A tad late for this but is better than never, March is here and what are our own picks of the animes in Spring. A quick breakdown on the list and I realized that there a couple of interesting animes out there. Lets see what we have in our Mega Spring Anime Preview 2009 !

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Wave’s Fujibayashi Kyou in Sports Attire
Thursday, 26 Mar, 2009 – 6:00 | 2 Comments
Wave’s Fujibayashi Kyou in Sports Attire

Wave have announced the start of reservations for Fujibayashi Kyou in 1:7 scale which will be available in August this year at 7000 yen.

White Day Special - Where are the Flags?
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 0:00 | 9 Comments
White Day Special - Where are the Flags?

Wow, it’s already 2 months since my last comic.

Well, inspiration is hard to find and university ain’t helping.

Anyway, enjoy this small little special I thought up while I was in the bath (apprently most of my ideas come from there for some reason. Maybe that’s why most of them are yuri =P)

White Day Special - Where are the Flags?
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 0:00 | 9 Comments
White Day Special - Where are the Flags?

Wow, it’s already 2 months since my last comic.

Well, inspiration is hard to find and university ain’t helping.

Anyway, enjoy this small little special I thought up while I was in the bath (apprently most of my ideas come from there for some reason. Maybe that’s why most of them are yuri =P)

Figma Kyon’s Sister
Saturday, 7 Mar, 2009 – 22:00 | 2 Comments
Figma Kyon’s Sister

Guess what, this is not retailing, it is a a custom-made Figma Kyon’s Sister done by a guy, his blog can be found here

Goodsmile’s World Is Mine Hatsune Miku
Saturday, 7 Mar, 2009 – 8:00 | One Comment
Goodsmile’s World Is Mine Hatsune Miku

From Mikatan’s Blog, here is a preview image of the newly announced 1/8 scale figure of “World Is Mine Hatsune Miku” by Goodsmile Company. Devious looking and thats one sexy figurine there. a total contrast from the cute nendos and figmas we see.

Wave’s Hiiragi Twins Uniform ver. Reservation!
Thursday, 5 Mar, 2009 – 2:27 | No Comment
Wave’s Hiiragi Twins Uniform ver. Reservation!

Hello everyone~ ^^ This is my first post here as a new member! Please call me Ayu~ I’ll make a proper introduction post if the other authors feel that it is ok~ I will be …

Wave’s Hiiragi Twins Uniform ver. Reservation!
Thursday, 5 Mar, 2009 – 2:27 | No Comment
Wave’s Hiiragi Twins Uniform ver. Reservation!

Hello everyone~ ^^ This is my first post here as a new member! Please call me Ayu~ I’ll make a proper introduction post if the other authors feel that it is ok~ I will be …

Nendoroid Kaito: Battle Royal
Saturday, 28 Feb, 2009 – 23:21 | 9 Comments
Nendoroid Kaito: Battle Royal

It’s another Nendoroid and another Vocaloid! Will they ever stop coming?

Not if I can help it. XDD

It should be pretty clear by now that I’m aiming to collect all the Vocaloid Nendoroids.

Nendoroid Kaito: Battle Royal
Saturday, 28 Feb, 2009 – 23:21 | 9 Comments
Nendoroid Kaito: Battle Royal

It’s another Nendoroid and another Vocaloid! Will they ever stop coming?

Not if I can help it. XDD

It should be pretty clear by now that I’m aiming to collect all the Vocaloid Nendoroids.

FREEing’s Konata Up For Reservation !
Thursday, 19 Feb, 2009 – 19:42 | No Comment
FREEing’s Konata Up For Reservation !

FREEing’s Konata is now available for reservation. This gym kit version stands at 30cm tall and it is 1/4 scale model of Izumi Konata from Lucky Star. The price is tentatively set at 11,800 yen and is set for retail on June 2009.

Figma Hayate: The Holy Trinity is Complete
Monday, 16 Feb, 2009 – 22:07 | 3 Comments
Figma Hayate: The Holy Trinity is Complete

The long awaited Yagami Hayate is finally here to complete the Holy Trinity of Nanoha StrikerS.

2 weeks. That’s how long I have had Hayate before I did this review no thanks to school work.

But hey, better late than never like they always say.

Figma Hayate: The Holy Trinity is Complete
Monday, 16 Feb, 2009 – 22:07 | 3 Comments
Figma Hayate: The Holy Trinity is Complete

The long awaited Yagami Hayate is finally here to complete the Holy Trinity of Nanoha StrikerS.

2 weeks. That’s how long I have had Hayate before I did this review no thanks to school work.

But hey, better late than never like they always say.

Living In Australia (Figure Collecting Down Under)
Sunday, 15 Feb, 2009 – 22:00 | 7 Comments
Living In Australia (Figure Collecting Down Under)

Does anybody know what it takes to collect figures down under? Well do you? In Australia figures must be imported, but they are subjected to import tax and of course, quarantine regulations, to pass customs

Wonder Hobby Festival 9 - The Nendo Coverage .. Darn poisonous!
Sunday, 15 Feb, 2009 – 11:46 | 3 Comments
Wonder Hobby Festival 9 - The Nendo Coverage .. Darn poisonous!

If there was ever a figure enthusiast who mentioned that Wonder Hobby Festival can make a wallet bleed, trust me, he is talking the truth. The recent Wonder Hobby 9 festival in Japan showcases the upcoming Nendos and figmas along with some other figures from various companies.

Tsukasa Celebrates Valentine’s Day
Saturday, 14 Feb, 2009 – 2:00 | 14 Comments
Tsukasa Celebrates Valentine’s Day

Today, I finally dug myself out of a pile of reports and tests only to find out that the commercial conspiracy that is Valentine’s Day has crept up upon me. Excuse me for being a cynic here but being ronery does do that sometimes . orz

Tsukasa, however, is plenty happy as she gives out her homemade chocolates to the gang!