Dragon Magazine March Issue

Moe~suu minna-san!! How is everybody doing out there. I know some of you guys may have this reaction like: “Wow! Finally a new post after such a long time.” Well, I can’t really give excuses to cover up myself but still, I was busy these few weeks even though I have no school. Anyway, I will try to catch up to what I supposed to have done as soon as possible.

Well, today I will be doing a review on a particular magazine called the Dragon Magazine which I have purchased for the very first time. Some of you guys might also be the same case as me as we have the same reason for purchasing this particular issue of the Dragon Magazine. Tensai (genius) no Mahou Shoujo, Haruna-chan, is what I wanted which is why I purchased it. Nitengo which is the company who released the figure is really doing well in making people purchasing their stuffs. Before I talk about the figure itself, I will do some short review on the book.

As far as I known, magazines have different category and I only know some of them which is information magazine, comics and some of the ongoing stuffs that is happening in the anime industry. But for Dragon Magazine, it is a different case as this is the first time I have seen a magazine which showcases light novels of some series that are ongoing right now which I think is a unique magazine to have. Inside hardly have any information about the ongoing animes. Well, it is not a really bad magazine as I can say but I will not collect it though as it cost quite a lot, 980 yen per issue without shipping.

And going into the figure itself, we have Haruna-chan in her Masou Shoujo outfit. I think you guys should know about the show as it is currently very popular right now, well, I can say for sure, in Singapore. In case if you don’t know about the show, Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? is the name of the anime, watch it if you have the time. This is really a really well made figure even though I don’t really know about the details of the company. Thumbs up for Nitengo! The figure portrays the character very well and you can see how cute she is. The details from head to toe is really well crafted out and hope they can continue the hardwork into releasing more figures.

Well, the magazine also includes two more inclusive which is the Seitokai no Ichizon’s pencil board and Victory Spark’s card. Not going to do a review about them but if you are interested, try to get your hands on it as I am not really sure whether you still can find it around or not. This is all for my reviews for today and hope to see you again soon. Jya~ne minna-san!!

Ami Ami’s Ikaros

Moe~suu minna-san!! I wonder how’s everyone? I have been doing fine and also, I am currently waiting for my Polytechnic admission results to come out so now I have the free time to do some posting. Well, like always, I will be doing another review on my latest collection. As you can see from the picture, if you can recognize, is Ikaros from Sora no Otoshimono. Not forgetting that this figure is from Ami Ami. I bought this figure as it kind of interest me and also, there isn’t much company that are making this series PVCs and figures and the other company that I can remember is Grans and so far till now, only Ikaros have been announced and released. Well, to the figure itself…

Here we have it chi sai no (little) Ikaros. Isn’t she cute? This is also another reason why I have bought this figure because I found out that they hardly release any chibi figure of a character. This is actually the first time that I have bought Ami Ami’s product or is this their first release? I shall find out later… Anyway, they are also quite good in making the details of the figure. No complain or whatsoever but it is kind of disappointing that Ikaros have a small hole at her back which I do not know what is it for. Points deducted for that. Overall, I can say that this figure is nicely made and I got no worries in purchasing Nymph and Astrea that will be releasing in the coming months.

If you are a fan of this series or character, you may want to buy this figure as really, there isn’t much Sora no Otoshimono figure that you can find outside. Well, this is all for my reviews for today, will see you soon in my coming post. Jya~ne minna-san!!

Nendoroid: Dead Master

Moe~suu minna-san!! How are you guys over the past few days? Well, to me, it is really a tiring month for me as I now have everyday overtime work to do to earn more money for my expenses. Will not die just yet and still as good as ever to post something new on this blog and at the same time, I am trying to add something new to my blog so it will not look so boring like last year. Today, if you can see from the picture, I will be doing a review on a recent released nendoroid, Dead Master. Did you remember Black*Rock Shooter? Well, today is finally the turn to review about her friend. Before I proceed to the figure itself, this Dead Master do not come with a free DVD like BRS if you know and they have used back to the old box design too.

Now going into the figure itself… Here we have Dead Master all worn out from battle just now. At the same time, my apologies for the lousy pictures taken by me and fear not, I am saving money to get a DSLR so that I can have a more better quality pictures for my blog and you will be able to enjoy it in a more better view. I have also taken a liking to this pose of Dead Master as it is so cute just like what I pose for BRS too. Well, the details of the figure, like always, perfect! I also loved the special base that is included with her and apparently, I didn’t know Dead Master also have a lot of extra accessories that comes with it till I bought it.

Now, we can’t have Dead Master all alone by herself which is why BRS is here to rest with her after their long battle. Isn’t it cute that they way that they are pose in? A good add on to my collection indeed. What is left is the arrival of Black Gold Saw and Strength which still have a couple of months more to go. Well, if you are a fan of DM or BRS, you should really think hard on getting your hands on their products as they are beautifully made by Good Smile Company.

This is all for my post for today and see you soon in my coming reviews. Jya~ne minne-san!!

Dengeki’s Festival January 2011

Moe~suu minna-san!! Akemashite omedetou! It is the new year today and also the first post of this year. Well, I wonder how is this day special to you guys out there? To me, it is a brand new year to accomplish my new tasks and fulfill my dreams and desires. So, today for a start, I shall do a review on a magazine that have been release for quite awhile and it’s popularity is something. What I will be reviewing on as you can see from the picture, this is the Dengeki’s Festival January 2011 issue. This is one magazine that I don’t really buy it everytime though but because this time they have included stuffs which I really liked which made my decision to buy it. Well, this magazine content is actually about an anime series, different on every issue, and they talk about that particular anime and also introduce the character and seiyuu’s of them. There are also lots of interesting arts too if you are interested.

Well, let’s get on quickly to the other contents that is included with the magazine itself. The magazine actually includes two stuffs, one is the one you can see from the picture, a figure of Kuroneko, my most favourite character of the series and the other inclusive is the towel of Kirino. (Forgot to take a picture of it and kept the box…) Well, you can say that the main reason why I got the magazine is because of Kuroneko and I really can’t deny it. The details of the figure is actually good and I liked her pose as a neko girl as it brings out the inner cuteness of the character.

Well, if you are interested in getting your hands on it, you better do it now as it is currently sold out in most of the web. If you seen it anywhere, it is highly recommended that you buy it if you are a fan of Kuroneko or the series. Well, this is all for my reviews for today and see you soon in the next post coming real soon. Jya~ne minna-san!!

Oreimo Comic Book 3 Special Edition

Moe~suu minna-san! Going to post again before the year end. Well, I actually don’t really do a comic review but this time is an exception. Have anyone watch the show or have read the comics of Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai. If you have not, this is the one show that you cannot miss as it have become really popular since it’s debut. Today, I will be doing a review of the comic of the show and the reason why I want to do the review is that this is a special edition book that have exclusive item that comes along with it. To be truthful, I had a hard time looking for this special edition book which most places have already sold out and managed to get it back at some other places.

As you can see from the picture on the right, the special edition have a cover which is different from the normal edition and just as you note, the comic is in Japanese. Well, the content is also the same as it is from the same title so it is just the cover that is special. Will not go into the details of the book as you will only understand it if you have also purchase the book. If you can see from the picture, there is also a cardboard box that comes along with it and it is the exclusive item that I have said previously. Some of you may have know what is inside but still I will have to go into that now.

Opening up the box… And here we have it, a puchi of Ayase which is the exclusive item. Though they are not as good as the Good Smile Company, these figures is still great as the details of them is not off. I wonder what company is it from as everything is written in Japanese on the box. One part I like about the puchi is her hair which is detailed and her hair looked like is being blown by the wind and if you look from the side, it is actually perfect.

Well, I got not much to comment about the puchi but anyway, if you guys want to get your hand on it, you better do it now as it is selling out fast locally and also on the verge to selling out in the internet. That’s all for my post for today and see you in my next post real soon and though it is not the time yet with just a few minutes left, I still wish you guys a Merry Christmas . Jya~ne minna-san!!

Nendoroid: Reimilia Scarlet

Moe~suu minna-san! Just got back from camp yesterday and still feel a little bit tired from the camp but either way, I will still be continuing to do a post for today. Well, was thinking and choosing very hard on what to do for today or what to review for today so I ended up choosing her, Reimilia Scarlet from Touhou. Had wanted to do a figure review of her since ages (though not that long), so I will be doing a review on her. How many of you guys know about Touhou? I bet that there are many as I always see fans outside crazing about it. Well, I am one of them too. Scarlet is one of my most favourite character of Touhou and when I got my hands on this nendoroid, I felt so happy at the moment. There are also other Touhou nendoroids that have already been released but I didn’t got my hands on some of them. Will get it when I have the money. Well, to the reviews now before I get too far. The box have a nice pinkish design on it and you can see the little bat wings that are printed on it. Pretty suiting colour scheme for a character like Scarlet.

Opening up the box… Here we have it, Reimilia Scarlet. Isn’t she beautiful? Had been thinking of cross-dressing as her ever since before the Anime Festival Asia. But I chose Kirisame Marisa instead. Will be cosplaying as Scarlet when I go a little more pro. To the nendoroid itself, as always, the colour scheme and detail is always at it’s best and never once let me down. I wonder what made me feel so attracted to her, it makes my hand itchy on getting my hands on the others as well. Another thing to be surprise is that this is the first time that I have seen a printed base for a nendoroid. Got to praise them as it makes the nendoroid looks more beautiful in a way and not to forget that it is printed so that you need not to worry about it being faded off.

Well, this is indeed a good nendoroid as I can say, if you are a fan of Scarlet or Touhou, you may want to buy her home. This is all for my reviews for today and will see you soon in my next post. Jya~ne minna-san!

Dengeki Magazine January Issue

Moe~suu minna-san!! Back to posting again for today and today I will be doing a review on a magazine which I normally don’t. I plan to do this review as the magazine inclusive is what’s important and some of you guys may have already gotten your hand on it. Onto the magazine itself first, this magazine is actually quite interesting and this is only the second book that I have bought so far as the first one comes with the nendoroid petit Kanade (Tenshi). So just as you that I don’t collect this magazine as it will be beyond my magazine budget.

This magazine talks about some of the new anime series that have already ended or ongoing. It also have information on the new Visual Novel which will be released later in the months to come. Not forgetting some of the game consoles games that will be released soon and the always will be included item which is the manga section. The book is quite think and if you know how to read Japanese characters, it will take you quite some time to finish reading the whole book.

Well, to the next part of the review will be the magazine inclusive item which will always come with every issue of the magazine. Well, the reason why I specially bought this issue is that the inclusive that comes with it is the popular character of the ongoing series, Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai, Kousaka Kirino. I wonder can it be also considered a nendoroid but anyway, let us just call it a petit for now. She is definitely cute but I like Kuroneko more and I got to collect them all. The petit is nicely detailed though I had a hard time putting the head in place as I worried that it might break off. Comes with it is a piece of paper announcing the latest Kirino figure Chara-ani.

Well, not much to talk about in this magazine review and if you haven’t get your hands on it yet, you better do now as it is selling fast now due to the popularity of the character. Anyway, have anyone also ordered the magazine which has Kuroneko petit included in it? I can’t wait for it to be released!! That’s all for today’s post and see you again soon. Jya~ne minna-san!!

Figma: Dead Master

Moe~suu minna-san!! It been a long time since I last posted in my blog and not to worry, it is not down or under maintenance, it is just that I am quite busy with my work nowadays and I had to sleep early so that I will not feel so tired the next day. Well, let’s leave the unimportant things aside, today, I will be doing a review that I have been wanting to do since last month and now that I have the time, so why not. I will be doing a review on figma Dead Master as you can see from the picture. This was actually bought during the Anime Festival Asia X and the price is very reasonable though I thought that it will be expensive. Dead Master is actually one of mine most favourite character from the series and though it has not much item as compared to Black Rock Shooter (BRS) but it is still very cool. The box have nice squarish design but in green as compared to BRS and the box is back to the normal opening unlike the BRS which uses flap. Well, it also doesn’t comes with a DVD so just as you know.

Opening up the box… From the right, you will see Dead Master with two flying skulls just like the ones from the show. Kind of disappointed with the lousy pictures that I have taken as it is not really good though when you flash it, the skull will look alive. After looking at the figma, it makes me feel like buying her PVC figure which have already been out but quite expensive to me as I have not gotten my pay yet. Next thing about the figma will be the posing and if you know, it is actually quite difficult to pose her as the scythe is quite heavy for the figma. But in conjunction to this, Good Smile Company have provide us with hands that doesn’t have articulation and this makes you only allowing the hands to rotate only.

Well, Dead Master will be lonely without Black Rock Shooter and now, why are they fighting? Well, quite sorry that I can’t think of a good pose to put them together so this is the best one so far. Looking forward to Black Gold Saw to join the team but it will take some time as even the nendoroid of Dead Master have not been released yet.

Coming  to the end for this post for today, I will try my best to find time and post more in my blog, so look forward for more reviews and updates. Jya~ne minna-san!!

Figma: Azusa Nakano

Moe~suu minna-san!! Back to doing figure review as my computer is now fixed. Well, I almost forgot that I have my last K-On! figma that I need to review about and she is non other than Azusa Nakano. This is what you can say, the best figma of the series as she is the cutest among all my collection. Well, she is the winner of the Saimoe tournament 2010 and if you wonder what Saimoe tournament is, it is actually a single elimination tournament to designate the most moe female character among a few thousand contestants from anime newly aired or released during the previous year.(If you want the details, you can check out the wiki’s page.) Putting everything aside, let us go into the review. Pretty much the same box anyway but in a different colour and bringing her out of the box…

Here we have it, Azusa Nakano with her Mustang guitar. As usual, she comes with some accessories and like all other guitar user, she also have herself a guitar bag, just nice to fit her guitar inside. There is also a nekomimi included and to use it is really simple, you just have to slide it on her head will do. The rest of the accessories are the common ones like the exchangable face and hands. Onto the figure itself, it is nicely detail like all other figma but the only problem is the twin tail articulation. It cannot really move much due to the small joint but it doesn’t really affect the poseture much.

In conclusion, this is really a great figma to get if you are a K-On! fan yourself or you have the other characters. You can’t miss out on this! Well, this is all for my short review for today and stay tune to the next review coming up real soon. Jya~ne minna-san!!

Figma: Kotobuki Tsumugi

Konnichiwa minna-san!! Is everyone enjoying their weekends? Well, I didn’t… Had to study for the upcoming paper and also to watch some animes that are released today. Since I had the time, I should go on to the next figurine and review them. Well, today I will be reviewing the fourth character from the K-on! series and she is non other than Kotobuki Tsumugi. Let’s just not talk about the box and anyway it is in purple with the designs being the same too. Not so much things that are included with her as I can say but still a great figma though. I was thinking why only figma yui had the D.I.Y. face included only but not the others. (Maybe they did not show that many expressions?)

Bringing her out of the box… Here we have it, Tsumugi with her instrument, the keyboard. I actually had a hard time to pose her freely due to her long hair which actually restricts the joint movement of the stand and luckily, they have included a head piece which allows you to connect her to the joint sideways so that it will not look weird.  The figma have great details especially the keyboard as you can see the little details and wordings printed on it. I wonder whether is it my figma only as I feel that the exchangable hands didn’t really fit into the sleeves nicely and from the front, you can see clearly the left out part which didn’t go into the hole. Apart from that everything else is great.

An overview of this figma, it is a great figma as I can say, being ranked number 10 as the popular figures that people bought if you had watched the Culture Japan episode 0. If you had not get her yet and planning to get her soon, you better be quick or it may get sold out.

Coming to the end of my reviews for today, the next review that I will be doing will the the last figma from the keion bu and you should know who she is and if not, just stay tune to the next review coming up real soon. Jya~ne minna-san!!