Showing posts with label Report. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Report. Show all posts
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Japanese Toy Collectors Philippines Launched!
Unveiling Team Onii-chan's next step on its campaign...
A new/additional home for collectors, figure admirers and whatnot is here!
As part of Team Onii-chan's plans for 2012, we are glad to present to you, Japanese Toy Collectors Philippines!
What is Japanese Toy Collectors Philippines?
Basically, it's a new place for the ones mentioned above; of course, it's not limited to those, anyone is welcome to register and join in the newly established community. We and the members of the community will be providing and sharing the latest bits of figures news whether it be articulated figures, chibis, scaled figures, trading figures, even tokusatsu products such as Riders, Sentai, Kaijus and whatnot! Of course, we won't leave out the merchandises such as plushies and stuff. Even western characters are tackled so long as they are from the japanese manufacturers.
It's basically a new community for hobbyists, fanatics and the like. We also have the chill boards, otaku media boards and many more in store for our members. So, what are you waiting for? Visit http://jptoyph.org/, take a look and help us in making the community better!
For international readers, you guys are also free to join but bear with us since our target is local oriented, you might not understand some of the discussions but still, feel free to join, post in a universal language like english and we'll try do our very best to make you guys feel welcomed as well.
While the forums are just starting, we will be sure not to let the members and the future members down; hope you all will find it a very comfy place. ^^ Hope to see you guys soon in there and I'm pretty sure you guys will recognize me immediately if you join XD
Thursday, January 5, 2012
A Look Back into Ozine Festival Anime Figure Special
So here it is!
Like my previous Onii-chan event posts I won't be covering everything but I'll still provide links where you can actually view more pictures taken on the event. XD
And before we start, kudos to the Team Onii-chan members and lenders for their hard work and dedication for setting up around 3/4 of what we had on the final display count during the ingress which was a day before the event. XD
Again, this is the first japanese figure-centered convention (not to mention 2011's last and biggest display for the team) here in the Philippines so it is quite an honor as both an admin and a member of Team Onii-chan to have participated in it!
One of my main focuses here would be the number of Touhou figures present which we actually pushed for even though it's a game and not really an anime. XD
The ingress was actually my first time to open this gorgeous Alice by Ques Q.
My good friend, Onii-chan, also brought along his newly acquired Remilia and it proved to be one of the biggest highlights of the event especially for Touhou fans who dropped by. XD
Fellow Touhou fanatic, Chevreuse, also brought along quite a number of Touhou Scaled Figures around. (Thanks for bringing along Keine as well! I've decided to get her finally XD)
Andddd as I promised in my Yukari review, I lent her for the display!
Most of the Nendos for Touhou was lent by homerunchan. XD
Of course, aside from Touhou, there's the usual K-On!, BRS, Vocaloid displays and additionally there's also one for Bakemonogatari and Fate/ series (unfornately I wasn't able to take photos of the Fate/ series >.<)
Vocaloid figmas up and almost complete! (lacking cheerful Miku)
The K-On petites, this is probably the best shot I took on the event's duration.
Dat Azusa... really a lolicious figure I must say and I'm tempted to get one for myself! D:
GSC Mayoi looking sexy and all, makes you want to be Araragi huh? And maybe the owner, Alex, had already entered Araragi mode? XDDD
Many thanks to Zykes for lending this marvelous masterpiece of a loli named Strength. I definitely will get one once I have the funds.
And of course, we had a general lineup of scaled figures, chibis and articulateds in store for the event goers as well.
Alter's KOS-MOS version 4 makes a first (I think) in our displays as lent by our very own GK master, vhayste.
An array of male figures were also present in the form of Kenshin, Ichigo and the bishies of Hakuoki. XD
Once piece also makes a comeback on this event!
One of the most eyecatching thing for the display was the sea of pink in the form of several Madoka nendoroids with different faceplates and also of the cute (and dame dame) detective, Sharo in the form of her game version nendoroid.
Homura also comes in two different versions, her past and present appearances.
There's also Jehuty, notable for being the only revoltech AND full mecha in the display.
Also being the only two figuarts would be Wild Tiger and Barnaby from Tiger and Bunny! Le gasp, I haven't watched but I can't help but find Barnaby's design to be cool. DX
That's about it for my short coverage. XD The event was only two days but it was very much worth the time as it won't be successful without the help of friends, members, lenders and, of course, those who went to the event. As part of the Team Onii-chan admin, a big "Thank You!" to all the participants of the event for making our year end display a huge success! :D
Of course, you can always view my album uploaded at my facebook fan page for more pictures, or the different albums of other members from Team Onii-chan's fanpage. I'd also like to share our friend, Duqs' very own coverage of the event. ^^
And before I end the post, remember Sasuke Mcdo? Look what I balanced on top during the event, HAHAHAHAHA!
This ends my a bit late coverage of the event and as the new year strikes, hopefully, we'll have more displays as the year goes and hint hint... the next one might be soon ;)
Monday, January 2, 2012
Hello 2012!
I know I'm 1 day late to greeting here in our country but still...
Well, first thing's first, a little recap of 2011; for starters, the blog certain had reached its peak so far during the recently ended year of 2011 as it was the most active year especially in between March to October since the figure reviews kept on coming and coming as well as certain news and even some reports from some of Team Onii-chan's figure displays.
While the posting had significantly reduced back in the latter half of October to December due to my Dad's unfortunate passing and thanks to an MMORPG called Dragon Nest, rest assured that the blog will still go on as the love for figures definitely won't die and those news, reviews and time to time update on the Eternal Song will keep on coming for this brand new year!
As I've already introduced last month, as another part of my reviews, I'll be featuring special reviews (revoltech Optimus Prime being the first) which would be reviews of figures that I do not own, these figures are borrowed from friends and family members and have gone through my own photoshoot session and then reviewed by yours truly. As I'll also be busy with work, dragon nest, some rare admin roles at Team Onii-chan and the usual displays, I'll make to a point that I post at least 2 reviews a month XD And also, I'm thinking of changing my usual review sections (although it still will be text heavy) so more points will tackled accordingly and I might also eliminate the scoring since... well, if you noticed I always give high scores for my reviews so it's pretty useless I guess XD
I'll also be changing the visuals soon and hopefully the layout as well for more friendly reading and more actual space for the entries since I do think that the post space is rather small considering I've been using the normal size text recently. But anyway, I'll be ending my post here and more 2011 recaps (Team Onii-chan's biggest display yet, hauls and whatnot) will come along after this post so stay tuned and once again, a Happy New Year to all of you!
Monday, November 14, 2011
The AME Monogatari Experience
7 months, 5 displays...
And continuously growing Team Onii-chan is!
Our 5th display was concluded last November 12, 2011 at the AME Monogatari event held at the World Trade Center. The event was good overall for me and our display was really massive during that event. Though on a personal opinion, it has, of course, some pros and cons XD.
The display was certainly big that I must say but even though as massive as it was, I guess I was disappointed a little since we were placed in the backstage part and probably unknown to a lot of people that there were workshops booth in there. Mostly it was the cosplayers that visited our display but the place was really cozy and we had a lot chairs, just really wished the display had more visitors since I think this is either the largest or 2nd largest display we've had so far. XD
The display had a really vast variety this time around as there were basically a number of figure lines present and adding to the S.H.Figuarts Riders, I've chipped in the Heartcatch Precure Team as well. But again, kudos to Team Onii-chan for another successful display and to all of the lenders as we couldn't possibly have a successful display without their help. ^^ Below are some of the shots I took last Saturday.
The display was certainly big that I must say but even though as massive as it was, I guess I was disappointed a little since we were placed in the backstage part and probably unknown to a lot of people that there were workshops booth in there. Mostly it was the cosplayers that visited our display but the place was really cozy and we had a lot chairs, just really wished the display had more visitors since I think this is either the largest or 2nd largest display we've had so far. XD
The display had a really vast variety this time around as there were basically a number of figure lines present and adding to the S.H.Figuarts Riders, I've chipped in the Heartcatch Precure Team as well. But again, kudos to Team Onii-chan for another successful display and to all of the lenders as we couldn't possibly have a successful display without their help. ^^ Below are some of the shots I took last Saturday.
Was really awed in seeing Bakeneko Hanekawa in person, just lovely!
Onii-chan finally brought the big Mama, making her first appearance in the Onii-chan displays!
Kyubey... So evil yet so lovable that he got touched over and over again XDDD This is the 1/1 scale btw courtesy of Onii-chan member, Marcel!
Vhayste brought along another GK making its first appearance at the displays as well. It's none other than Erza Scarlet of Fairy Tail.
One of my favorite figmas to date also makes her appearance at the event. Madoka's certainly ready to shoot some walpurgis wannabees and, of course, Kyubey has to be there. :3
More returning figmas are these three from the BRS original designs, I just loved the way they were setup XD
A sudden W mini-shrine as well, all of the SHF Rider present were courtesy of my sister XD While the chibi-arts Philip and Shotaro there are from yours truly~
TaJaDol with the effect parts also makes his debut!
Youmu seems pissed XD Wonder what Yuyuko did?
Of course, those aren't the only ones in display, I've managed to take 95 photos out of the display alone and you can check the entire display photo coverage at my facebook page's AME Monogatari Album. ^^
Lastly, aside from the display, we also had another presentation and like the display itself, it had its own pros and cons... I'll start with the pros first, the area of the presentation was technically very very satisfactory as it was in the very same room as the display, presenting was very good as we can point to the ones in display during the presentation. Demonstrating was also better this time since the audience was seated in front of where we presented, thus, making the demonstration a lot better.
As for the cons, well, as we're placed backstage, it's a little hard to present since we're virtually competing with the loud sounds from the stage; and we actually really lacked time and they kept on rushing the time though I understand that since there were a lineup of presentations XD I'm glad actually that we gained quite a number of audience XD (Also, apologies to Onii-chan, Sensei and Vhayste for eating too much time with my part DX)
As for the cons, well, as we're placed backstage, it's a little hard to present since we're virtually competing with the loud sounds from the stage; and we actually really lacked time and they kept on rushing the time though I understand that since there were a lineup of presentations XD I'm glad actually that we gained quite a number of audience XD (Also, apologies to Onii-chan, Sensei and Vhayste for eating too much time with my part DX)
Makes you wonder who that guy is eh? XD Loool, thanks to scary.chii for the pic XD
Many thanks to AME for giving us the opportunity to display yet again and hope that we would be given that chance again in the future. ^^
And before I finish this post, Team Onii-chan is yet again getting ready for the final display this year which we would be at the Ozine Fest Anime Figure Special on December 28-29, 2011 at the SM Megamall, Megatrade Hall 1. And here's looking to another successful display and hopefully, we can end it with a bang!
And before I finish this post, Team Onii-chan is yet again getting ready for the final display this year which we would be at the Ozine Fest Anime Figure Special on December 28-29, 2011 at the SM Megamall, Megatrade Hall 1. And here's looking to another successful display and hopefully, we can end it with a bang!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Wonder Festival Summer 2011
Another day of wallet kill for most of collectors XD
And to think Tamashii and SDCC had just also passed; But anyway, as with the previous WF, I'll be focusing on Alter, MegaHouse and Wonderful Hobby Life for You(GSC group of companies) in here.
Of course, it'll just be covered into my interests and on the scaled figures, nendos and figmas category only XD But anyway, I'll start with Alter; though not much of new colored ones, Alter has indeed showcased quite a number of interesting figures today and my first talk would be Charlotte from Infinite Stratos!
Though I would've loved it if she came with her IS, it would've been wallet kill but still, Alter had made her posed as the charming little Char we all loved (well, for me and a bunch of people I know at least). And what's even more surprising, is that she even comes with an expression and a hairstyle where in it's not tied or anything X3 I'll be sure to get one once she's out!
Moving on, Alter will also be releasing a Merry Nightmare (Yumekui Merry) and an uncolored prototype of Naoe Kanetsugu (Hyakka Ryoran) is showcased and thus, bringing the line one more step to a close (or not).
As pretty much a trend every WF, Alter showcased more upcoming Nanoha series figures, this time in swimsuits, a colored loli Fate and an uncolored Nanoha-mama. And seriously, Nanoha-mama is an eyecatching :p
Lastly to Alter's Altair line, though I would've skipped this since I don't know the others, one particular character gets my attention and it's Luke Fon Fabre from Tales of the Abyss! And what's more he comes with his shorter hair as an alternate option! \o/
Moving on, there's just a few so this would be really short and it's time to go to MegaHouse. MegaHouse was the first one to announce that they would be releasing Merry but to my surprise Alter also made one and being one who watched the series, I must say that Alter's hit it more in terms of accuracy. And that's pretty much it for the female figures that caught my attention.
Now for the more anticipated part (for me at least); it's their showcase of GEM figures and following after the recently releases Himura Kenshin, we now get the 2nd character from the series showcased! And it's none other than Saito Hajime who's posed in his ridiculously cool trademark pose. WOOOOOOOOOOT! Surely Saito is a no brainer get for me. Next up is the 2nd Lelouch release in the GEM series, now wearing his emperor outfit. Like his first release, the way he's posed, his face and all, it's still a spot on representation of Lelouch, so if you didn't like the Zero release, then maybe this would be to your liking.
And with that, I'm done with MegaHouse; so it's time to go on and head to Wonderful Hobby Life for You. And as a starter, obviously one of their biggest highlights this time around would be the series Puella Magi Madoka Magica. And as expected, we have been barraged with a vast array of them though some of the displayed one were already up for pre-orders in the past few days/weeks.
But certainly, they wouldn't stop there as we head to a complete lineup of the original 4 Mahou Shoujos in their scaled figure forms. Though only Madoka (and of course, Kyubey!) is the only one colored, we're already assured for the release of Homura, Sayaka and Mami-san; though probably a gripe for me is that they all have the same poses as that of the nendos but still, who knows if they'll release dynamically posed ones x_x
And that won't stop there as figmas are completed as well with them showcasing a colored Mami, an uncolored Sayaka and a place holder for Kyoko where we only see her image. XD Not much is known as of now but it's a good thing to note that Mami is, for now, scheduled to be released on December while Sayaka for January next year.
Moving on to another though not really more on series, they seem to have showcase a complete array of Millhiore from Dog Days; meaning she's got a scaled figure, a nendo AND a figma. And what's even more interesting is that her nendo would come with a chocobo-like creature (dunno what it's called since I didn't watch it XD)
And now, moving on to general eyecatching scaled figures from GSC. There are quite a few ones interesting enough to note for me; one being Shinobu (Bakemonogatari) which will in a sense complete the series' girls (if you exclude Araragi's sisters), like all the other releases, her sculpt is based on a DVD cover where she is seen eating a donut while sitting on a pile more donuts which also has some familiar character parts/items in it; this should be interesting enough to see in a colored state. :3
Next up is finally a very VERY eye pleasing rendition of Makise Kurisu (Steins; Gate); having still a few figures available, I have to say that I think this will really work out pretty well as I wasn't that impressed with Kotobukiya's finish on theirs.
Particularly two more figures have really caught my attention where one being a new character named "Chain: Saw" based from what's indicated from kumo's report; she's pretty much a mecha musume-ish character that looks more like she's geared to go in the realms of BRS the game. XD The other of the two being another Saber (Fate series), this time in here Zero outfit and basically the thing that makes it stand out would be that because she comes with a motorcycle! Really really impressive.
Lastly is a follow up from the previous WF, which is the Phantom Thief Arsene from my favorite Tantei Opera Milky Holmes. She's now in full color and is really Arsene as how she should be.
I'll make it quick for Nendos since we haven't seen quite a lot yet from the showcase since they're merely just standing; new interesting nendos for me would be Ika-Musume, Meiko (Vocaloid), Yami (To Love Ru), Nero and Cordelia (Milky Holmes) and a place holder for Ayase (Ore no Imouto).
One particular nendo though had quite a showcase and it's one of sega's major mascots, Sonic the Hedgehog! Some of his hand/leg parts were shown and he's even displayed in one running to a checkpoint; this is definitely a must have for me!
A new playset in the theme of a cafe was also shown today which is originally intended for another new nendo, Popura (Working).
Lastly to petits, which I'll just list down XD A showcase of the evil trio from the new Nanoha PSP game was displayed today and I think these 3 will be bundled with the limited edition release of the game. The last of the eyecatcher nendos would be a petit of Ruri from Nadesico.
Going to Max Factory's array, first up, we get to see Aya again (Se. Kirara) and still as cute as before but now, she's joined by Izumi as well, so, I guess they plan on completing the crew (Yu please~) XD
Adding to the gorgeous Mari (Evangelion) figure that they released before, an Asuka that would go quite well with Mari is also featured today; and like Mari, she looks totally worth it. Last but not least is a character I only know because of the trailers I've seen and I really like her appearance and surprisingly, Max makes a scaled figure of her posed in a rather sexy one, this character is Catherine from the game Catherine. XD
Now for the figmas which I'll also just list down since like the nendos, they're just... standing... Anyway, note worthy figmas for me aside from the Madoka ones are Nadeko (Bakemonogatari), Ika Musume, Index, and this character named Guts who I have no idea with who he is I just like his sword, lol!
Aside from the ones above, BRS's milking only came on figmas this time around, featuring BRS's game version around along with a placeholder her vehicle in the same game, the Black Trike. Another BRS was showcased as well labeled as BRS B, I don't really know who or what she's supposed to be but a good guess is she's an alternate costume for BRS in the game.
This I don't really know if it's bundled bonus with the upcoming figma 100 Miku Append but I think it is, a headset which you can use for other characters :3
And finally for other GSC's sub companies, we get to see a Kirino in Kuroneko's dress (wat!?) and it's from the one that FREEing previewed before. The other being a really noteworthy piece is an uncolored prototype of Saber/EXTRA from Gift and as all their Saber releases this will also be in a realistic fashion but for me, this one is really good even if I don't dig the realistic style.
So that's it then. Wait! No Mikus!?
Lol, of course, there are and as usual, I decided to cram them up as the final discussion and as always, no Wonderfest is complete without at least 1 new Miku! And for a while, we see the Love is War version again though I think the speakers' paint has been changed this time around.
Meanwhile new scaled figures include another rather lolified Miku who is shown to have been posed with what it seems like Len's keyboard guitar and this Miku will be by Max Factory. The other one though I'm not really sure if it's the same Miku is a little similar to Chain: Saw from above, a heavily armed Miku called Princess Knight Miku and the pic at the back certainly does make it resemble Miku and this is probably the top tier eyecatcher of WF Summer for me. Definitely gonna wait for this >:3
Lastly, is another nendoroid Miku, this time is based on the Append model and for starters, this is scheduled for a December release (at least for now).
And with this ends my WF report, there might be a part 2 depending on how not-lazy I will get which will feature from Koto and other companies. Images from Hobbystock blog and from Amiblo's twitpics.
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