Spare Change Anyone ?

Change is Good

2007-06-09T16:17:00.000-07:00

Well I had just finished a my dual Mikuru post when i realised there where too many damn pics. I know there's a way to shorten posts on the main page, but you might as well call it HTMHELL. I couldn't figure it out.

So I came across this and ended up erasing my whole post. >_< Here is my new addy:

http://sparechangeanyone.wordpress.com/ ...please don't abandon me!

Here's what Mikuru thinks of blogspot. In this pic: Ed = blogspot

Mi...Mi...Mikuru Beam

Halloween

2007-06-05T22:27:00.000-07:00

The official website for the new Halloween movie is up. Watch it here

Maybe it's out of the ordinary for otaku, but I love horror movies. From when I was a wee lad watching Child's Play and thinking Chucky was going to get me. To my more recent love of Asian horror. It's kind of a guilty pleasure, I guess.

Is there anything your passionate about that isn't the least bit otaku?

Ah, and don't forget Hostel Part II opens friday! Grab your popcorn or, in this case, pocky! ^^

Pumpkin + Scissors = ...War?

2007-06-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Scissors got mixed reviews from people, but I found it enjoyable enough. Undeniably slow and too many filler episodes dragged the series down somewhat. I did enjoy it's take on dealing with life post war. I just hope Gonzo releases that second season. I actually don't download a lot of anime, but something about this show made me want to watch it before the U.S. release.

When I saw that there where two versions of Alice coming out, I decided to go with the company I trusted more. Thus I bought the Goodsmile Company version. I liked the detail in the clothes and preferred her in this battle attire. The dual sword was just icing on the cake. (mmm cake..)

I'm battling a new camera so it may take a few photo shoots (8 at the most ^^;) to get the quality i'm looking for. All of these pictures where taken with no knowledge of camera lingo. I just used macro for the close ups. So if you have any suggestion, please let me know. I want to keep improving! ;P

Little known fact about Alice: she has three hands.

I dunno what I was going for here...

I can't find much to complain about this figure. The only problem I had was during the photo shoot. I went to remove her knife from the holster and the tip that goes in broke off. So I had to permanently glue the knife handle to her holster. Why I wanted to take pics of her with that scrawny knife, i'll never know...

Pumpkin Scissors - 2nd Lieutenant Alice L. Malvin
Company: Goodsmile

Product type: PVC statue

Product size: 1/8 scale

Price: 5800 yen (purchased for 5247)

Release date: May 2007

Availability: In Stock (Hobby Search & HLJ)

Camera used: Canon Powershot S3 IS

Hi! I'm aka_ugly

2007-06-01T15:23:00.000-07:00

And now you see why.

Anywho, just wanted to let my anime peeps know that im gettin serious with these pictures. Finally got a tripod & a decent lamp. All my pics on figure fm where taken with regular 60 watt bulbs. ><

Oh, and I also got Chise today. As you can see from the picture it is possible to undress figures with your eyes! Even when they're still in the box no less.

Lady in Red

2007-05-29T14:36:00.000-07:00

It's always nice to come home to a giant (sexy) bunny! I got Mikuru today and my first impression is that she is hawt ^^;;;

Better pics soon to come...

In the mean time, here is a pic of the box & a size comparison.

American Otaku

2007-05-28T12:59:00.000-07:00

This is what I wake up to everyday. Yes, that's right. This is my room. No posters of the latest playboy pin-up. No posters of rappers or pimped out rides (did I just say that?). Just the otaku essentials: anime, manga, and videogames.

Most of the pictures where taken with flash because my room is freakin dark. No, I don't live in the basement -_-

Might as well start off with my anime collection. The whole reason I collect anime figures in the first place. As you can see, I'm all about the art box. It's like a sick disease where If the anime has an optional box...I MUST OWN IT! At least try to anyway. I'm not paying $200+ for the Cowboy Bebop Perfect collection. It's not perfect enough for that kind of scratch :P

Buying the art boxes nets you some sweet goodies. Trinkets, if you will.

Lots of great Asian Horror movies here. If you have seen at least one movie in your life, then Oldboy is a required watching. Go do it nowif you haven't already. I'll wait...is he gone? Good! Let's move along.

PS1, PS2, and PSP games litter this picture. Mostly R.P.G.'s. I like to roleplay...

Sega Dreamcast, Saturn, T.V. shows here.

My Xbox 360 wondering why I never play it. nyahaha

I've been known to shake my maracas for the ladies. If they ever show up, that is.

Manga. Yay manga.

Anime figures...in a detolf? How original!

Trigun Kaiyodo figures.

Evangelion Kaiyodo. Metallic versions. Ooooo shiny.

I thought I'd end my tour on something completely un-otaku. The famous Golden State Warriors 'We Believe' shirt! Go Warriors! :P

Gateway to Hellsing

2007-05-28T00:33:00.000-07:00

For my first photoshoot, I decided to use the first anime PVC figure that I bought: Police Girl aka Kitten aka Seras Victoria. I remember snooping around a comic store in San Francisco when I came across her. Little did I know a year later I would own 47 more scantily clad PVC figures. Alright enough reminiscing, on to the pictures!

First thing first, I know white was a terrible background choice for Seras, but I had trouble using a black bg. It was just too bright, rendering the black useless. Maybe someone can help me out on how to keep the background dark. It was also late and I wanted to get my first entry out of the way, so it's only uphill from here...I hope...

Yamato has been known to make some shoddy figures, but Seras turned out good.

There is also a pink variant of her. Yup, pink.

Nice stems :P

You can see what I was trying to go for here. Came out a little blurry though.

mmmm......pantsu.......

Original drawing of Seras from the Hellsing manga.

Hellsing - Seras Victoria Story! Image! Figure! EX
Company: Yamato
Product Type: PVC Statue
Product Size: 7.00" Scale
Price: 4200 yen
Release Date: October 2005
Availabilty: Discontinued