EDIT: If you are looking for the new figures showcased on Wonder Festival Winter 2022, you can head to this post. It's been so long since a live Wonder Festival event was held. Figure collectors rejoice as it has been announced that Wonder Festival Winter 2022 will be happening on February 6 at its usual location in the Makuhari Messe Halls in Chiba. You can now buy your … [Read more...] about Winter Wonfes 2022 Slated for Feb. 6
What Kind of Figure Collector Are You?
Over the years, I've come across many kinds of collectors. Each collector has his/her own quirks. Each collector has his/her own likes and dislikes. What about you? What kind of collector are you? Below, I'll talk about the different kinds of figure collectors I've encountered over the years. The Only-One-Figure-Per-Character Collector I think this one is a bit common. … [Read more...] about What Kind of Figure Collector Are You?
Shielder 1/7 Scale Figure by Aniplex – Still One of the Best Figures of Mash
Today, we'll be reviewing Shielder's 1/7 scale figure from Aniplex. It's been several years since the release of this figure of Mash Kyrielight. What has changed since then? For one, we now have plenty of other choices when looking for a Shielder figure. This was the first-ever release of a Shielder figure and it still remains one of the best. Personally, I prefer her scale … [Read more...] about Shielder 1/7 Scale Figure by Aniplex – Still One of the Best Figures of Mash
Should You Put Anime Figures Inside Your PC Case?
Both PC gaming and anime figure collecting can be very expensive hobbies. For the former, investing in a gaming rig that can play any game on Ultra settings can cost you over $1,500 to upwards of $2,000. After you build your gaming rig, I'm sure you'll be mighty proud of it so you'll try to pimp it up. You have a glass case and you add some extra RGBs and decide to add a … [Read more...] about Should You Put Anime Figures Inside Your PC Case?
Bootleg Figures Could Be Leaking Toxic Chemicals
I have always been against buying bootlegs because it hurts the industry. But did you know that bootlegs could also affect your health and well-being? I'm not saying this is a guaranteed thing but if bootleg manufacturers can cut corners by creating low-quality products that they didn't have a license to create or distribute, what's stopping them from cutting corners and using … [Read more...] about Bootleg Figures Could Be Leaking Toxic Chemicals
Rem 1/7 Wedding Ver. (Phat Company) – Not a Bad Choice for a Rem Figure
Rem was undoubtedly the star of the first season of Re:Zero. Even when she was sidelined for the entirety of Season 2, her popularity has not waned. Ram and Emilia looked like side characters if one would look at the sheer volume of Rem figures being released. I too found myself pre-ordering a slew of Rem scale figures. One of the first scale figures of Rem that was released … [Read more...] about Rem 1/7 Wedding Ver. (Phat Company) – Not a Bad Choice for a Rem Figure
WonHobby 34 Kicks Off with Online Figure Exhibitions and a Live Event
WonFes Autumn may have been canceled but companies make up for it with their own events. A few weeks ago, we saw Native's Erotic Hobby Online Event. And now, we have WonHobby 34 by Good Smile Company and Max Factory. The event is being held from October 2 to October 10, 2021 at the Akiba CO Gallery in Chiyoda City, Tokyo. The event is open to the public albeit in a limited … [Read more...] about WonHobby 34 Kicks Off with Online Figure Exhibitions and a Live Event
The Native Erotic Hobby Online Event is Live – NSFW
Native, the company that is known for creating high-quality erotic and hentai figures, is holding an online web event to showcase its latest projects. During the course of this online event, you can see videos of their new figures on the event page. The videos will stay up from September 20 until October 12, 2021. After that, I'm guessing the page would become … [Read more...] about The Native Erotic Hobby Online Event is Live – NSFW
How to Request for Figure Re-Releases?
When I first got into figure collecting, it opened up a whole new world. I found myself scouring the internet for figures of my favorite characters. What followed suit was a combination of excitement and dismay. The excitement comes from discovering the many figures that I'd like to get my hands on. And dismay because many of these figures have become grails and are now … [Read more...] about How to Request for Figure Re-Releases?
Wonfes Autumn 2021 Has Been Cancelled
WonFes Autumn was announced as cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation in Japan. Recently, we reported about Wonfes Summer being changed to Wonfes Autumn. The rescheduling was also due to the worsening COVID-19 situation. Wonder Festival is a biannual convention of figure manufacturers and circles where they showcase new figures that they are working on. It is the biggest … [Read more...] about Wonfes Autumn 2021 Has Been Cancelled