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Treasure Festa in Ariake 8: Anime Garage Kits (part 1)
T's System weren't the only circles with stuff to show at Treasure Festa, of course. There were a number of other circles showing off their kits both old and new. Mostly old though but aside from some great works worth revisiting, there were also a number of new gems making their debut and hoping to entice potential buyers at later events!
There were also some surprises like the Argonaut from the anime Heroic Age! Remember that show? Elsewhere, the ladies from Muv-Luv: Total Eclipse are riding a wave of resurgence thanks to the anime adaptation and I can never say no to a good Katou Marika from Mouretsu Pirates!
How about you, readers? Are there any kits here which you wish you could add to your collection? Don't worry, I'm sure we can find something for you
[Many thanks to Ramon McGlown from Tokyo Hunter for the photos]
Dead Space 3 Isaac Clarke ARTFX Statue
The Weather Outside Is Frightful, But My Toys Are So Delightful
The Weather Outside Is Frightful, But My Toys Are So Delightful
The Weather Outside Is Frightful, But My Toys Are So Delightful
Aurora Marine's solo drive makes Toys for Tots think gifts were stolen
Treasure Festa in Ariake 8: Misc Garage Kits (Part 1)
Next up, we're jumping into the kits which defied my ability to identify them. Either that or they don't really fit into the other categories. For example, we have a kit of Nanabe Madoka, the "official" OS-tan for Windows 7. She was used to promote Windows 7 in Japan and Microsoft even got Mizuki Nana to voice her...
There are also a few really odd kits in the gallery, like the ones which have taken a more realistic slant to things as well as some more, innocent offerings. Seriously, I have no words for a few of the things in this gallery...
I'm curious to hear what our readers think of the figures on display here.
[Many thanks to Ramon McGlown from Tokyo Hunter for the photos]
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Treasure Festa in Ariake 8: Video Game Garage Kits
We have the video game kits next and we find the usual Touhou and love plus suspects lined up along with some rather interesting newbies in the mix.
There are some new kits for the as-of-yet unreleased game Dragons Crown and Senran Kagura got some representation as well! And yes, those mecha girls are video game related. They're moe-anthopomorphisms of the R-Type POD accessories. I'm serious here!!
Also, the witch figure from Dragons Crown is not exaggerated... Still, can't wait for the game to be released!
[Many thanks to Ramon McGlown from Tokyo Hunter for the photos]
X-Men Animated Series Opening in Stop Motion Kyle Roberts...
X-Men Animated Series Opening in Stop Motion
Kyle Roberts follows up his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stop motion video with that other mutant team and their action figures. ‘Nuff said.
(Via Geekologie)
Figma Pit and Pittoo get a figma blog preview
Figma Pit and Pittoo (well, mostly just Pit....) have made an appearance on figma blog. The duo are somewhat story-boarded together through a photo gallery (which includes photos featured here).
The gallery features an homage to Pit's eggplant form, Pittoo and Pit's early friendship, a Monoeye hunt, and more. The photos reveal that the rings on Palutena Bow's arrow are removable and, additionally, the seam on the Monoeye suggests that the figure needs to be pulled apart to move his eye.
Otherwise, I'm really not liking the ankles on these guys. Something about it just looks awkward. My opinions are otherwise unchanged. I just wish we knew for sure whether the bow splits or if it's a separate accessory, given that it potentially affects Pittoo. I assume that it must be the case since I can't imagine how else the bow would fit in their hands and from the photos where it's twisted the other way (which replicates the forward dashing melee attack), but confirmation is nice.
[ figma blog ]
E.T. as a Sci-Fi Horror Film I can’t praise...
E.T. as a Sci-Fi Horror Film
I can’t praise Denmark’s The Animation Workshop enough. After all, their students gave us gems like Space Stallions and Wing. The school’s latest project is to reimagine a movie concept and make a trailer for it. Above is one for E.T. and it deserves bonus points for not using any BRAAAAAMMMSS.
(Via Geek Tyrant)
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