I'll be honest, the TYO Truck is one of the DIY pieces I'm least passionate because ... well, it's a truck. That doesn't mean it's bad, per se, and I like cars, but it sometimes feels odd seeing it in a store alongside Dunnys and Munnys. However, Task One has put together a custom using the TYO Truck, Damaged Goods, that makes the truck look ... well, good.
Ripping open the side of the truck are some giant graffiti-style arrows like tentacles, with some nice weathering effects, while the rear features Task's name in graffiti-style lettering. It's simple, but it works well, I think. What say you?
What more can be said about Ms. Ira Blanc Neige Gardinias that hasn't already been said with her previous figures? Well I won't be the one to figure it out, but gosh she's just beautiful. I especially like how sassy she looks in this particular piece by Kotobukiya.
Have you got your pre-orders in for her yet? If not you can always check the usual places listed below. She retails for ¥6,800 and will be releasing this July. If you've got enough info, go on ahead and jump to the gallery and take a look at all the beautiful images from Akiba Hobby.
[ Pre-order at HobbyLink Japan | Hobby Search | AmiAmi ]
Holy crap! It's few and far between where I get the sudden urge to slap down $250, should I have it, for something out of the blue, but this Majora's Mask replica has definitely done that to me. This is a wearable, hand-painted replica that was cast in fiberglass resin, filled with a polyurethane foam and painted with acrylics. It's also been covered with acrylic lacquer for protection on the paint.
If, by chance, you don't want to color scheme of the original you can always ask and Riley Planalp, the creator of the mask, will be glad to paint it differently for you. If you'd like to order a mask for yourself, head on over to Riley's Etsy Store and put in an order for one. In about 4 weeks you'll be owning yourself Majora's Mask! Just.. don't get too crazy now.
[via Fashionably Geek]
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Well, there are large figures, and there are large figures. I've always been a fan of Onegai Teacher's Mizuho, being one of the few characters I have multiple figures of, but even I have to take pause at this behemoth. When I think of a large scale figure, I think of, you know--1/4, 1/5. A+ is ramping things up though, releasing this towering 1/2.5 scale bathing beauty this June. Because apparently they just couldn't go the distance with the whole 1/2 thing?
Anyway, they call it the "Sunburn" version for reasons unknown. I'm presuming it's because she has tan lines, and tan equals sunburn now or something. Whatever the case, this is one huge figure, and because the size alone just isn't enough she's also fully castoffable. Honestly I'm not sure what to think. The figure itself looks pretty decent, but something just seems a little off with her face. I don't know if it's the scale or just A+ in general. What do you all think? Keep in mind though, if even the novelty has you reaching for your credit cards, she's crafted from resin and will run a whopping ¥33,800. That's over $400 USD for you American types. Yikes.
[ Pre-order at Otacute | Hobby Search | AmiAmi ]
The press conference for Anime Festival Asia Malaysia was held yesterday in Kuala Lumpur - one of my Bothan spies took some photos for us.
Mr Shawn Chin - the brains behind the AFA brand!
Comrade Kaname flew in to be part of the shenanigans too.
Some of the lovely lads and ladies who are part of the butler and maid experiences.
Shawn in the back like a baws.
Ultraman makes an appearance to show Shawn who is the real baws.
Ultraman is excited to see everyone!
And here are some of the highlights of the Anisong event - Kotoko, FLOW, Kalafina, Maon Kurosaki and SEA A!
Danny Choo - toilet cleaner at Mirai Inc.
The top guy at Production IG - Mitsuhisa Ishikawa.
Moekana Tounaments! Have you got your pack yet? > http://moekana.com
The Regional Cosplay Championship - its going to be awesome just like last time!
The cuties from Sea A!
There are 2 new maids too - Mio-chan!
Ringo-chan!
Only a few weeks to go and I've prepared next to nothing for my booth or the tournaments ^o^
I heard there was going to be an artist alley for doujin artists. Folks who want to draw and sell Mirai Suenaga stuff can do for for the duration of the event license free and will be featured on my TV show Culture Japan together with any Mirai cosplayer too!
Have a look at the videos below to see what you can expect from AFAM - Keep your mince pies on the AFA Facebook page for more up n coming announcements. Ticketing details are here > http://www.animefestival.my/ticketing.html
