Monday, November 29, 2010
Interests Caused by Favorites
So who is this character in red?
Well, for one... That's Reimu Hakurei.
So this month's random post would be about what the title says.
So wait, what? That's Reimu? well, let's just say that one in the screenshot is a touhou doujin game entitled Koumajou Densetsu Scarlet Symphony. Created by Frontier Aja, this is a game based from Castlevania, really a nice game, though it plays like castlevania, they kept Touhou's trademark which are bullet games, this game has a lot of dodging needed and boss fights at the end of each stages are indeed bullet hell bosses in Castlevania fashion. So, with this, an interest towards Touhou sparked from me just because I get to know them via my favorite game series, Castlevania.
Basically, I first encountered Touhou through Serio's Castlevania Fighter, Remilia was a secret boss in the survival mode of the game, at first, I didn't know who she was so, I got beaten and it listed that I was beaten by Remilia Scarlet, so, look ups here and there and I discovered it but still wasn't interested enough until beta 4 of CV Fighter was released which included Reimu as one of the new playable characters, and so, I got really curious with the sprite and all and found out about Koumajou Densetsu eventually and now, here I am knowing quite a bit more on touhou. Also, Frontier Aja will be releasing a Koumajou Densetsu II this coming December during the Winter Comiket. Part 2 features a greatly improved game system and gives you control of Sakuya Izayoi this time, of course, familiar characters such as Reimu and Marisa as well as the Scarlet Devil people will come back at this game.
Now, going to anime side, with an addiction towards the great kz of livetune in vocaloid composing, remixing fame, I found out sometime last week that the anime, Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai's Opening song was composed by kz as well.
Still sung by Clara and Alice, the opening was really catchy and so, I tried watching it last Saturday night, and poof, it was like magic and definitely liked the series. It's still on going right now but the contents of the anime is really good especially for Otakus that faces the same kind of situation. Anyway, that's it for the random entry. Here's a little something from the anime :D
Sunday, November 28, 2010
November Haul: The "Rabbit" and The "Maid"
Last batch of hauls for the month.
Weee, finally a Miku and one of my sought after figmas.
Finally after months of not having one single new Miku, I finally got one!!! And it's the sponsor blablabla nendo for Good Smile's racing team; it's none other than the Racing "Rabbit" Miku, well, she does look like a rabbit because of her teeth :)) But still pretty cute, wish I could apply the decals though but I suck at it XD Anyway, next up since I've been hooked to Touhou lately due to a certain game which I blog about soon, my friend got a Sakuya but decided to let go of it today after he got it, so... with his terms and a really cheap price offer, I got Sakuya, so now, only Reimu left. :D
Anyway, as for a certain photostory blogger in my blog roll, here's an additional figma I picked up for her today. XD
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Review: [Bandai] S.I.C. Volume 24 Kamen Rider Knight
Figure Info:
Manufacturer:
Bandai
Series:
Kamen Rider Ryuki
Scale and Height:
Non-scale and approximately 18cm tall
The "Main" Character...
Ren Akiyama was the very first Kamen Rider who appeared in the 3rd Heisei series, Kamen Rider Ryuki. He possesses the contract monster Dark Wing and thus changes into Kamen Rider Knight when he fights inside the mirror world. Though not the title rider, Knight proves to be one of the main characters if not the main character himself due to several reasons when you watch the show. Wouldn't want to spoil them now if you still haven't watched it yet XD Anyway, Knight's my most favorite rider among the entire rider universe and below's a little image of how he looks like, couldn't find a large full image size of him though XD
Anyway, since the blog's been lacking reviews lately, I picked him from the rotating banner.
Box/Packaging:
Pretty much like all SICs, the box is quite the same in terms of appearance but design-wise, it's patterned after the series theme, mirrors. Giving off quite a shade that looks like it's a mirror and also Knight and Ohjya's logos in the sides of the box.
Details:
As far as Knight is concerned, I really like how his armor had the metallic feel to it and in the same time capturing all of the needed details in its imagined state. The use of rubber-like material in his pads helps give out the feel of the leather as seen in the series.
Certainly, it is a nice SIC design and I really liked it, so much more to the newer SIC Kiwami design which looked really off for me. Anyway, one major annoying derail here is the pad in the crotch area, probably every Ryuki frame have the same problem since itb detaches quite easily and really often too, advisable to just super glue it if you won't be needing the frame for another rider. Anyway, here's a little look at Knight's head.
Material:
As old as Knight may seem to be, getting the pack (released in 2003 or 2004 I think) these days would prove much dismay to owners since the joints are ridiculously fragile that sometimes just the fact that you are posing it will damage the joints and lead to really ridiculous loose joints. I dunno though if it was the same case back then but still that is quite a major letdown since older SICs like Vols 7-9 are quite sturdy if you ask me.
Accessories and Bonus Features:
For Knight, we get his Sword Vent, which is the Wing Lancer as his accessory aside from his default Dark Visor. The Dark Wing Cape is also included which really fits him nicely if you ask me, although the cape can't be played with much since it can only be attached in two ways, which you will see later on the Poseability category. Anyway, as a really nice gimmick, as always, SIC provides you the option to attach Dark Visor in the side of his belt similar to when he doesn't use the weapon in the series. Also for additional gimmick, Dark Visor's card slot can be revealed by opening the part where Knight's logo is.
So? Is that all? Nahhh, here's what's up next.
Yes, it's the Dark Visor Zwei, never mind the advent card, it's from the Souchaku Henshin Knight and it ridiculously fits the card slot. Similarly to Dark Visor, its Zwei counterpart can of course also reveal it's card slot. Now to the major part, of course, like usual, it's part swapping to change Knight into his Survive form.
Details are still pretty well done and you get to put on Dark Wing cape here permanently, technically, it's the same cape as Knight's, but on the bright side, the design layered the cape thus still retaining the essence of Knight Survive's split cape similar to Kiva Emperor and Dark Kiva which I think was based in fact from Knight.
Dark Visor Zwei can also be turned into its shooting mode by pull out the side "wings" of the shield. The sword can, of course, be pulled out of the shield and do note that the sword has an edge that can be pulled up so it can extend its blade. Lastly, both Knight and Survive's head visors can be pulled up to reveal their eyes, it's not usually seen in the show but Knight's eyes were shown there for sure.
Dark Visor Zwei can also be turned into its shooting mode by pull out the side "wings" of the shield. The sword can, of course, be pulled out of the shield and do note that the sword has an edge that can be pulled up so it can extend its blade. Lastly, both Knight and Survive's head visors can be pulled up to reveal their eyes, it's not usually seen in the show but Knight's eyes were shown there for sure.
Paint:
You might've noticed in Survive's detail shots that his armor color's kinda off. Supposedly back when he was released, the color matched the royal blue colors of the gauntlets and greaves but sadly, an overtime resulted in its color to fade. The pack was bought MISB by the way. XD
Poseability:
Well in its time, the poseability is really great since the Ryuki line was the start of the articulation expansions for the entire line and I really actually enjoyed posing around with Knight, he can do his final vent poses too for a plus.
Switching to Survive doesn't restrict any movement either so the poseability retains its pluses.
Overall:
Well, for a Ryukitard like me, getting the pack was indeed good, it can even stand alone if it was just Knight himself since most of the things jumbled inside the box are his anyway. But heck he was packed with Ohjya, probably the two of the most likable characters in the show. Anyway, he's a pretty good deal for his srp price in his time.
Remarks:
Details - 9/10
Material - 5/10
Accessories and Bonus Features - 10/10
Paint - 4/10
Poseability - 10/10
Price - 7/10 (same price rating will be given to Ohjya's coming review)
Details - 9/10
Material - 5/10
Accessories and Bonus Features - 10/10
Paint - 4/10
Poseability - 10/10
Price - 7/10 (same price rating will be given to Ohjya's coming review)
Knight Survive at his awesome first appearance XD
Well, seeing as the rating is low. I don't actually recommend getting the Ryuki riders unless you really want to since it has a lot of issues like loose parts, breaking joints, etc. But still not regretting I got Knight though.
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