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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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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!

[Figurine] Street Fighter Preview Ryu Review
Friday, 13 Feb, 2009 – 4:00 | No Comment
[Figurine] Street Fighter Preview Ryu Review

This figure of Ryu from the Street Fighter series of games has been on my list for a while, and it’s a action figure with movable joints more than just a static figure. However, there is a Hurricane Kick base which Ryu can stand on.

GSC’s Nendo Nagi (Kannagi)
Thursday, 12 Feb, 2009 – 8:30 | One Comment
GSC’s Nendo Nagi (Kannagi)

This nendo is simply one of the best nendos I have seen, it is so cute!! :D It will be available in May @ a price of 3334 yen. If you do not know her, she is from Kannagi and her name is Nagi, a guardian goddess.

Griffon & Alter’s Kawazoe Tamaki from Bamboo Blade
Monday, 9 Feb, 2009 – 9:45 | One Comment
Griffon & Alter’s Kawazoe Tamaki from Bamboo Blade

“Tamaki”s by Alter and Griffon….

Gift’s Moka Akashiya Awakened ver.
Thursday, 5 Feb, 2009 – 21:46 | No Comment
Gift’s Moka Akashiya Awakened ver.

I say this figurine looks like it is made of kill. Well, i love that facial expression. She is from Rosario Vampire series and stands at around 160mm, retailing at 8200 yen when it is out in June this year. damn, elegant pose ;)

Maxfactory - Asahina Mikuru (Adult ver.)
Monday, 2 Feb, 2009 – 17:03 | No Comment
Maxfactory - Asahina Mikuru (Adult ver.)

The adult version of Asahina Mikuru from Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu has been revealed on the official site of Goodsmile. Some interesting highlights about this version is the mole and also umm.. unbuttonable shirt. :P Well, it is plastic, so you got to be careful with it. An alternate facial feature is available as well.

Nanoha Takamachi Swimsuit Ver
Thursday, 29 Jan, 2009 – 10:45 | No Comment
Nanoha Takamachi Swimsuit Ver

Well well, Nanoha fans are gonna go crazy with this (looks around for traces of nutcase23). This swimsuit ver of Nanoha will be retailing in May 09 at a price of 12,000 yen (yes..hefty)

Chinese New Year Figurine Special
Monday, 26 Jan, 2009 – 1:20 | 12 Comments
Chinese New Year Figurine Special

It’s that time of the year again!

If you are celebrating it, I’m sure you are pretty busy right now.

My figurines are joining in the celebrations as well, come check out what they are up to this CNY!

Chinese New Year Figurine Special
Monday, 26 Jan, 2009 – 1:20 | 12 Comments
Chinese New Year Figurine Special

It’s that time of the year again!

If you are celebrating it, I’m sure you are pretty busy right now.

My figurines are joining in the celebrations as well, come check out what they are up to this CNY!

Vocaloid Nendoroid Explosion!
Saturday, 24 Jan, 2009 – 1:13 | 5 Comments
Vocaloid Nendoroid Explosion!

To shunt oOgA’s devious attempt at poisoning me off the front page, let’s have a short review of my recent purchase.

It’s the Vocaloids Miku, Rin and Len in all their Nendoroid glory!

Vocaloid Nendoroid Explosion!
Saturday, 24 Jan, 2009 – 1:13 | 5 Comments
Vocaloid Nendoroid Explosion!

To shunt oOgA’s devious attempt at poisoning me off the front page, let’s have a short review of my recent purchase.

It’s the Vocaloids Miku, Rin and Len in all their Nendoroid glory!

For Nutcase23: Konata, Kanata, Kagami, Tsukasa By Wave
Thursday, 22 Jan, 2009 – 21:54 | 5 Comments
For Nutcase23: Konata, Kanata, Kagami, Tsukasa By Wave

Outdated news but yea, a special scan dedicated to my blog mate - nutcase23. Yes, the ultimate love of Lucky Star figurines from Konata, Kanata, Tsukasa to Kagami. Based on the scan, these figurines will be on 1:10 scale. Price and release data TBA. Tempting and lovely, isn’t it?

Photography With Sunlight: A Day With My Figurines
Monday, 19 Jan, 2009 – 13:48 | 7 Comments
Photography With Sunlight: A Day With My Figurines

A morning of photography using sunlight on my anime figurines. Disclaimer: Before you start making comments on my pictures, do know that this is just my personal opinion with photography and I am just like any amateur photographer learning how to make photos look better without using photoshop alteration

Kotobukiya’s Magical Girl Maryan -Changing Now- Ver.
Saturday, 17 Jan, 2009 – 1:30 | No Comment
Kotobukiya’s Magical Girl Maryan -Changing Now- Ver.

At a retail price of 5800 yen, Kotobukiya’s Maryan is a catch. I am not too sure how stable this figurine is based on the posture but you might have to be careful when handling her. She will be coming out in May

Nendos for the New Year!
Thursday, 15 Jan, 2009 – 19:22 | 5 Comments
Nendos for the New Year!

You know what this means don’t you?

Repeat after me people, “Nendo + Nendo Playset + The Banzai! Effect = Figurine posing fun!!!”