Harlaown, the blog

News: Figma Celty

2010-04-01T13:24:00.004-04:00

A possible Celty custom or what not, not too sure about this one.

Events: 2010 Winter Wonderfest Coverage

2010-02-06T22:26:00.018-05:00

Here are some pictures that was taken during the 2010 Winter Wonderfest, most of these are just re-post from /toy/. I wasn't really expecting much, but boy did they surprises me.

Figma Michel Jackson, Black Rocket Launcher, Saber Alter, Saber/Mordred, Kagura, Yomi, Rider, Haruhi Long hair, Loli Haruhi and more, my wallet is going to get raped. （ ´,_ゝ`)

Preview: Figma Marisa

2010-01-28T12:17:00.004-05:00

The Figma blog just updated their page awhile ago.

She is expected to related on 1/29/10 and as excepted she too has a limited run.

As always you can pre-order her at these stores:

ニコニコ直販：（http://niconico.qt.shopserve.jp/ ）
アニメイト：（http://www.animate.co.jp/ ）
ゲーマーズ：（http://www.anibro.jp/ ）
とらのあな：（http://www.toranoana.jp/ ）

That's taking if you live in Japan though other wise you can wait until Otacute has her up for pre-order.

Source: http://ameblo.jp/figma/ [Figma Blog]

Preview: Nendoroid Sakuya

2010-01-28T11:58:00.007-05:00

Mikatan just updated her blog awhile ago, here are some more pictures of the latest Touhou Nendoroid, Nendoroid Sakuya.

Like most other Touhou related figures this one will be limited as well. You can probably get her at animate stores all over Japan and through animate mail order.

Source: http://ameblo.jp/gsc-mikatan [Mikatan Blog]

Review: Nendoroid Hetare Saber Wonder Fest 2006

2010-01-25T19:11:00.011-05:00

I was really pending on whether to get this Nendoroid or not since most Nendoroid come with a lot of problems. Like most old Nendoroids they got a flimsily stand which doesn't balance the Nendoroid properly.

Overall though the pros do over weigh the cons. The quality is what you would expect from Good Smile Company, top notch. This figure does come with some flaw though (e.g. paint overlap, losses joints) but it isn't really nothing you can fix by yourself.

Name: Saber (セイバー) (!)
Version: Nendoroid 002: Armor Ver.
Origin: Fate/stay Night
Manufacturer(s): Good Smile Company
Sculptor(s): N/A
Material(s): PVC / ABS
Scale: None
Original Price: ¥3,000
Release Date(s): 02/2006
Cast off: No
Run: Limited
Series: Good Smile Company Fate/Stay Night Nendoroids, Limited / Exclusive Nendoroid
Further information: Wonderfest 2006 Limited

Source: MyFigureCollection.net

The typical thin as paper holder, glad they changed that further into the Nendoroid line.

Pretty good figure overall, I'm pretty sure the pictures will tell you if you really should get this figure or not.

News: Nendoroid Sakuya Izayoi

2010-01-22T16:32:00.010-05:00

The next touhou nendoroid is Sakuya Izayoi, like most touhou nendoroid this one is going to be an Japan exclusive only as well. щ(ﾟДﾟщ)

She is expected to be release in the spring of 2010 with a price of 3,000 yen. Looks like if you really want her you're going to have to find a proxy services.

Events: Comiket 77 Coverage

2009-12-29T18:18:00.034-05:00

Comiket 77 just started a while ago, these pictures are just re-posts from /toy/ originally posted by General Noodles.

What can you expect from Comiket 77? You can expect more miking of Fate/Stay Night franchises, expect Saber figure #153. It's not all bad though they finally made a Rider Figma and more touhou figures.

If you want more coverage you should check out these sites;

• http://blog.hobbystock.jp/report/2009/12/tp0291.html

• http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/25345/Comiket+77.html

• http://www.moeyo.com/2009/12/comike77_kaizyou.html

Review: Nendoroid Drossel

2009-12-17T21:00:00.011-05:00

Finally got my hands on Nendoroid Drossel, I'm surprised how fast Amiami was able to get figure to me.

As much as I like this Nendoroid it isn't really that great. She has a limited amount of movement like most Nendoroid, but why couldn't they at least add some elbow joints for her? ┐('～`；)┌ Her arms are a fixed angle unfortunately.

Name: Drossel von Flügel (ドロッセル)
Version: Nendoroid 081
Origin: Fireball
Manufacturer(s): Good Smile Company
Sculptor(s): Reiichi Itoh
Material(s): PVC / ABS
Scale: None (100 mm 3.9 inches)
Price: ¥4,000
Release Date(s): 12/2009
Cast off: No
Run: Standard
Series: N/A
Further information: Light up eyes

Source: MyFigureCollection.net

Overall this figure ain't half bad, but it doesn't justified her price of 3,800 yen. LED gimmicks shouldn't make this figure so expensive. I would also image that the battery will die soon or later due to them discharging.

As a closing note Amiami has them for 2,980 yen in case you wanted to buy one.

Review: Dengeki Daioh Toaru Majutsu no Index Keychain/Phone Strap

2009-12-14T20:50:00.010-05:00

It finally came, Dengeki Daioh Volume 12 2009. I was planning on getting this magazine for a while now, but it was sold out everywhere. The unbelievable shipping cost was holding me back as well since most stores only ship via EMS only.

Who knew importing book's from Japan would cost so much money. The YEN to USD rate isn't getting better too.（　´_ゝ`）

Okay, now on to the lovely review, the only reason I got this magazine was for this keychain/phone strap. I mean who doesn't want an Index keychain/phone strap?

Oh would you look at that..

It really is a nice little keychain up close.

They even had the time to design her legs and pantie.

News: Bootleg Warning Saber Lily Distant Avalon

2009-12-14T20:49:00.006-05:00

Good Smile Company updated their page awhile ago giving out a warning for bootleg versions of Saber Lily Distant Avalon.

It's been a common fact that there are always bootlegs of popular figure so you should always be careful of bootlegs and fakes, remember if it is too good to be turn then is probably is. There's a few bootleg circulating around eBay for awhile now.

The bootleg itself has a few common flaws you can see right from the box such as the printing quality.

Holographic sticker is missing as well.

The quality on the box is low, has a tint of "yellow" on the fake.

Different color pins.

Has double eyelids and the head is aligned in a different angle.

The fake is missing "Fate/Unlimited Codes” logo on the stand.

Reserved XV

2009-12-14T20:45:00.008-05:00

Reserved XIV

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Reserved XIII

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Reserved XII

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Reserved XI

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Reserved X

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Reserved IX

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Reserved VIII

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Reserved VII

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Reserved VI

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Reserved V

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Reserved IV

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Reserved I

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Reserved III

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Reserved II

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