It has been a while since I've we've seen an actual live event involving Good Smile Company. We all have the pandemic to blame for that. Wonder Festival Winter 2021 was an online-only event. Wonder Festival Summer will be delayed became Wonder Festival Autumn. And while it is planned to be a live event where visitors can be allowed in the venue, that may change at any time … [Read more...] about Good Smile Company Holds Smile Fest on August 22, 2021
2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 17 – Ningguang, Mizuhara, Albedo, Nakiri, Alice, Milim , Okita and More
Before, I opted not to provide commentary on new pre-orders that come from bad companies that produce poor quality figures so as not to promote them. Now I realize that might be counterintuitive as it deviates from my goal of starting this blog to inform anime figure collectors. I will now start to provide commentary on all new bishoujo figure pre-orders but I will not provide … [Read more...] about 2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 17 – Ningguang, Mizuhara, Albedo, Nakiri, Alice, Milim , Okita and More
My Top 10 Favorite Bishoujo Figures as of 2020
I wrote this last year on Reddit soon after the quarantine hit so I figured I'd repost it here. Being in quarantine left me with more time to admire these PVC beauties so I decided to make a list of the top 10 favorite figures that I own. And I'm interested to know what everyone else's favorites are. #10 Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san - Yunohana Yuuna - 1/7 - Onsen ver … [Read more...] about My Top 10 Favorite Bishoujo Figures as of 2020
2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 16 – Emilia, Nino, Shinobu, Roxy, Jeanne, Kurumi and More
We've got a few good deals on this round-up and also a couple of overpriced ones. I would recommend Shinobu Kochou by Kotobukiya and Emilia's Neon City Version by eStream if you have the budget for it. Kimetsu no Yaiba - Kochou Shinobu - ARTFX J - 1/8 (Kotobukiya) If you're in the market for a figure of Shinobu Kochou, this is a great choice. Kotobukiya is a great … [Read more...] about 2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 16 – Emilia, Nino, Shinobu, Roxy, Jeanne, Kurumi and More
What is a Grail Figure?
If you've been collecting anime figures for a while and have been active in figure collecting communities, you might have come across the term "grail figure" or just "holy grail" in reference to a particular figure. A Grail Figure is Both Coveted by Many and is Hard to Acquire A very important characteristic of a grail figure is that it is hard to acquire. It would be … [Read more...] about What is a Grail Figure?
2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 15 – Taiga, Kiss-shot, Yae, Shiro, Kaguya, Megumi and More
There's a lot to cover here so I guess I'll just skip the intro and head straight into the juicy bits. Kantai Collection ~Kan Colle~ - Hamakaze - 1/7 - Iso Kai (Amakuni, Hobby Japan) The rigging isn't all that intricate so I'm confused why this is more expensive than a 1/4 scale figure. Now localize the game to a global audience already. Fans of the game might not agree … [Read more...] about 2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 15 – Taiga, Kiss-shot, Yae, Shiro, Kaguya, Megumi and More
Unboxing Filo 1/7 Scale Figure by Kadokawa
I have been looking forward to Season 2 of Shield Hero which is why I decided to unbox Filo next only to be greeted with the news that it has been delayed to April 2022. Well, moving on from the bad news. There is not a lot of choices when it comes to a Filo figure. You have this one, the Nendoroid, and a swimsuit version which is still in the works. There's also another one … [Read more...] about Unboxing Filo 1/7 Scale Figure by Kadokawa
Are Prize Figures Just as Good as Scale Figures?
It's not unheard of to have disagreements among the anime figure-collecting community regarding prize figures and scale figures. You might usually see someone sharing a picture of a prize figure they recently got and then claiming that it looks just like the quality of a scale figure. Then another one chimes in to diss the prize figure. So, are prize figures really just as … [Read more...] about Are Prize Figures Just as Good as Scale Figures?
2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 14 – Belfast, Rem and Ram, Mai, Kurumi, Milim, Homura and More
This time around we've got a bunch of new eStream figures, a few from Azur Lane, some FGO, some Vtubers, and a lone Nendoroid of Tsukasa. Someone make a proper scale figure of her already, please. Azur Lane - Belfast - 1/7 - Iridescent Rosa Ver. (Alter) This one seems quite overpriced which isn't very surprising seeing that it's made by Alter. I've passed on some of … [Read more...] about 2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 14 – Belfast, Rem and Ram, Mai, Kurumi, Milim, Homura and More
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari – Raphtalia 1/7 Scale Figure by Kotobukiya – A Review
Kotobukiya's Raphtalia has been the figure of choice for anyone looking to buy a quality scale figure of Raphtalia -- her adult form in particular. Some of you may prefer loli Raphtalia but adult Raphtalia is best Raphtalia especially when she's having a childish fit. Not a Lot of Choices for a Raphtalia Figure There really isn't a lot of choices when it comes to a … [Read more...] about Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari – Raphtalia 1/7 Scale Figure by Kotobukiya – A Review