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Mikatan returns with figure industry jargon part 2
Just last week Mikatan posted a handy guide to some of the jargon being tossed around in the industry for figure development. She hasn't wasted any time in getting a second guide posted to her blog that goes even deeper into the vocabulary of the figure industry. This one comes with some really interesting tricks of the trade that are rarely talked about, but really make a lot of sense.
This week's guide sees the return of Tori Bird from the Good Smile Company manufacturing team as he discusses the following words and phrases:
- Mould (or mold)
- Injection moulding machine
- Cast color
- AQL inspection
- China Southern Airlines
- PO
- Draft angle
- Surface texturing
- JJ (another Tori Bird phrase)
The more I read these the more interested I find myself in the differences between their lingo that of other countries. For example, mould with a u is pretty common in Europe and Asia while Americans are more likely to leave the u out (like color versus colour). And what they call an AQL (acceptable quality limit) inspection is probably better recognized by many under the blanket term: QC or quality control.
It seems we are far from done and Mikatan promises more guides in the future with a complete alphabetical listing soon after. I know I'm enjoying these and looking forward to more!
Rock out with Mega Man X's Ultimate Armor
Despite its fair popularity, I've never really looked into Bandai's D-Arts line. With this upcoming release though, I'm beginning to sorely regret not paying attention sooner. I grew up on the Blue Bomber, and I've followed every spinoff series from start to finish, so to say I'm impressed by the authenticity on display here is no small thing.
This is a great looking version of X, right down to every last bit of trademark oversized armor. Coupled with the multitude of accessories and the line's usual poseability, this might be one of the next best things to Capcom realizing fans still want games. While we wait with bated breath, spend your next ¥3,300 on an August pre-order instead.
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