Overall Rating - 3.5 out of 5. My excitement was at an all time high when this figure when came in. Even though I've heard a lot of stories about Union Creative producing subpar quality figures, I am optimistic because I've been buying the To LOVE-Ru figures that they made and I didn't have any complaints with that line. Unfortunately, my expectations have not been met … [Read more...] about Black Hanekawa – Hanekawa Tsubasa by Union Creative – Unboxing and Review
Why Scale Figure Prices Have Doubled Over the Last Six Years?
If you only started collecting scale figures recently, chances are you are not aware how much figure prices have increased over the past few years. For example, the first scale figure I ever pre-ordered back in 2015 was priced at around ¥7,600. Nowadays, if you pre-order something with the same level of detail, you'll have to pay a whopping ¥16,000 or more. So what has caused … [Read more...] about Why Scale Figure Prices Have Doubled Over the Last Six Years?
2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 4 – Neptune, Kurumi, Megumin, Yunyun, Yuna and More
Can't get a breather. A ton of new pre-orders came up over the past week. Choujigen Game Neptune: The Animation - Neptune (Grown-Up) - 1/8 - Neoki Ver. (Broccoli) I'm not too sure about Broccoli but I hear they've been improving on their quality. This Neptune figure, on the other hand, appears to have really "grown up". Shame it's only a 1/8 scale though. Pre-order at … [Read more...] about 2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 4 – Neptune, Kurumi, Megumin, Yunyun, Yuna and More
Tips for Hunting Anime Figures
I'm sure you've found yourself scouring the internet for that one elusive figure you are hunting for. Maybe you are looking for your grail figure. Were you successful on your hunt? Did you know where to look? Are you scared you might buy a bootleg? I've got you covered. The First Step to Hunting Anime Figures: Find Basic Information on the Figure When hunting for a … [Read more...] about Tips for Hunting Anime Figures
2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 3: Lala, Yue, Maid Bunnies, Kotoko and More
Here's our round up for mid February 2021 pre-orders. We have Lala, Maid bare-leg bunnies, Kotoko, Yue, Mimimi, Elaina, C.C. Iroha, and some VN figures. To LOVEru Darkness - Lala Satalin Deviluke - 1/6 - Swimsuit ver. (Alter) This figure of Lala gets a rerelease after 5 years and I am still debating internally whether to get it or not. In my opinion, this could be one of … [Read more...] about 2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 3: Lala, Yue, Maid Bunnies, Kotoko and More
Unboxing Megumi Kato 1/7 Scale Figure by Max Factory
This box has been sitting near my work station for a while and finally found the time to unbox. Heck, there are about 7 more figure boxes just beside me waiting to be unboxed so expect some more unboxing posts in the next few weeks. I was warned before that setting up this figure of Megumi can be a pain. In fact, the person that told me this damaged his -- broke the cat ear … [Read more...] about Unboxing Megumi Kato 1/7 Scale Figure by Max Factory
2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 2: Jean Bart, Rem, Frederica, Love Plus
This time around, we have a new figure of Rem in a reindeer outfilt, the first figure pre-order for Frederica, one from Azur Lane, and one from the dating sim game Love Plus. Azur Lane - Jean Bart - 1/7 - Dress Ver. (Wings Inc.) Jean Bart, the brazen shipgirl from the Vichya Dominion in her Uninhibited Bloodstone skin, gets a 1/7 scale figure. You might think this is from … [Read more...] about 2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 2: Jean Bart, Rem, Frederica, Love Plus
Good Smile Company Hosts Its Own Web Event Just After WonFes
You might have noticed the lack of figures from Good Smile Company's and the plethora of figure manufacturers in its helm in the recent web event for WonFes Winter 2021. Good Smile Company had it's own web event on February 11 -- 4 days after WonFes. Here's what Good Smile Company unveiled. You can also still check out the online exhibition on this page. Frankly, I had … [Read more...] about Good Smile Company Hosts Its Own Web Event Just After WonFes
Wonder Festival Winter 2021: What’s New?
Wonder Festival Winter 2021 is cancelled and it's not really surprising. Japan has again been put in a state of emergency due to COVID-19. Instead of a live event however, the organizers decided to do it as a web event. As with all avid figure collectors, you'd be interested to see what new figures companies have been working on. So below is a photo dump on the bishoujo … [Read more...] about Wonder Festival Winter 2021: What’s New?
2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 1: Azur Lane, Re:Zero, FGO, Mushoku Tensei and More
A bunch of new figures for pre-orders opened up recently. Let's take a look at some of them. Azur Lane - Le Malin - 1/7 (Mimeyoi) It's your loli destroyer from the Vichya Dominion. If you didn't get her in Azur Lane, here's your chance to get her in 1/7 scale. She is being made my MIMEYOI who has already released a few other Azur Lane figures. I cannot vouch for the … [Read more...] about 2021 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 1: Azur Lane, Re:Zero, FGO, Mushoku Tensei and More