Anime Shops
Took these photos a few days ago and since then another huge batch of samples arrived - looks like sample levels are increasing as the business grows ^^;
Kotobukiya Asuka - some of you have won this as your room was in the Otacool book - will announce during next week.
Yukino Sakurai from Candy Boy. Saw bits of it but didn't get round to watching all of the yuri action. How was it?
Huge Tsukasa and Fate.
More books from J-List.
Bayonetta - a truly awesome game. Love the in game music and the amount of combo moves and weapons make it a joy to play. The only downer is that there is no install option meaning that you get "Loading..." a lot which can get annoying but you get to practice those combos while bits of it load.
The ones from Amazon came with a pre-order exclusive CD which contains some soundtracks from the game.
Folks in Japan can get their copy from Amazon but it looks like it went up 2,000 yen since I got it - its currently 8,400 yen.
A load of figma's and nendoroids in this batch - and then some more came over the weekend ^^;
1/48 W.H.A.M.! ARL-99 Assault Airborne Labor - available from HLJ for 14,800 yen. Tis a light model and feels like a freshly built kit.
Backpack and thrusters attach to the body with magnets. Joints are not made of cloth which one would probably expect for the price tag.
Still a lovely mecha though.
Love the design of this mecha especially the flaps on the legs. Feel like sitting down to watch some retro Patlabor now.
Idolmaster Keyrings from Good Smile.
This time round J-List stock "Japanese Sword Girls" - an illustration book full of moesome girls wielding mostly samurai swords.
Going to have a look at some of my faves from the book.
Love this outfit.
Nice shitapai and pantsu.
Looks like Saber Alter.
The illustration book is currently available from J-List for 34 USD.
The book also talks in depth about the blades for each type of samurai sword - they may look all the same but are very different.
J-List also sent a rather nice Kaguya-hime illustration book too.
Includes some pai for dessert. Available from J-List for 28.50 USD.
Anything from this batch tickle your fancy?
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i want that katana girls book the most =P
Student / Software Engineer
I'm with you on this, but only if it was translated so I could actually read about the swords.
Terrorist ? =)
Third'd~ Especially interested in that right page on... Ishida Masamune ?
Yep, same here. Maybe that would be my next artbook purchase?
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
Would be contented if I were to get any one of those free :X
Student
I second that
Student
Gotta love those figmas and that Asuka figure :D
I went to play the Bayonaetta demo at an expo last week, it was great!
I hope you have fun playing it Danny! ^_^ (although you seem very busy at the moment)
Student, Bowler, Collector
http://carldica.wordpress.com
Owh, I'm just so jealous of you! Those samples look really nice, although it's samples. Desperately wanted to play Bayonetta, but not out yet in my place.... Love those mags too
Student
Wow.. great stuff..
Out of the sword girls.. 81503 seems the best IMO
Are those musical keychains in 81491?
side note: Happy Birthday Danny
Student in Internet-based Systems
Huh, happy birthday? ... Happy Birthday!!
And soon you need a 2nd (wo)man for looking through all these samples.^^;
Student
haha it's Danny's (probably randomly generated) birthday according to facebook!
he's 89 now!
Student in Internet-based Systems
Woah but looks still sexy. ;D
Mangaka, Otaku, Gamer, Figure collector and full time fangirl
http://animeamphitere.deviantart.com/
Oh wow. I'm so envious, as usual ^^; I quite like the sword girls artbook. Some great illustrations in there.
And that Tsukasa and Fate..... they're massive! Wooow.
Wow!!! O_o I love the little Raspberryl and the Asuka too!! I'm just so jealous of you!!!! ^___^
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
http://ejump.wordpress.com/
I still cant recal who uses that labor. was it the one in movie2?
I no longer up to date to most recent figure stuff anymore due to poor, and being poor ;__;
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
May get Bayonetta. Not sure yet.
http://autaku.wordpress.com/
I'm really looking forward to Bayonetta. It doesn't come out until January in most of the world. :(
I've heard that the 360 version looks better and runs much smoother than the PS3 version, so I'll add that to the list of reasons I'm glad I have a 360.
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
The Tsukasa and Kagami figmas tickle my fancy o_o
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/
Seconded!
Student
http://mizuwhirl.com
Wow, impressive. :D I love the sight of those picture booklets.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
looks like u need a bigger house soon to house all that stuffs! ('~')
http://www.marvinryan.com
or you can offer your house to be Danny's stockroom. ^^ I'd offer mine but my wife wouldn't approve. ^^;;;
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
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gladly! ^o^
Student
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Candy Boy is a great watch; you must finish it!
The Lucky Star and Candy Boy figures really 'tickle my fancy' :D
Oh, and the Death Note stuff, and you're Mirai mouse pad!
Student
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Your*
-_-;;
Looking for work again
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I would love both of the Candy Boy figures :) The show was very good and the yuri was tastefully done.
http://myanimelist.net/profile/Chace
agreed.
candy boy has to be my favorite yuri and probably in my top 10 overall.
already have kanade preordered :P
Resident of Moriya Shrine
Bayonetta is fun~
Also do like the Samurai Sword girls book. Lovely...Now all we need is one that features girls with Scythes...xDD
animetard and a writer
http://kluxorious.blogspot.com/
oh I love those books!!
I want that huge Tsukasa!
Student
http://bcotaku.blogspot.com
So do I
c#.Net Monkey
Sword girls art is very cool, your impressive collection of models/figmas just keeps on growing!
Student
Thought I don't own any console myself, I would love to play Bayonetta, Meganekko is kinda my thing haha. If I were to buy any of theses from the pictures here, I would choose the books rather then the figures, because of what my mates think hah.
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
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OH FATE~~ I'd let her tickle my fancy, if you know what i mean...
Is that a Billy figma i spy all the way up the top there?
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
http://conrad501.wordpress.com/
Hmmmm, i'm really interested in the 1/48 W.H.A.M.! ARL-99 Assault Airborne Labor.. "Retro" series indeed.... i gotta take out my patlabor movie collection and have a movie marathon...heheheheheh :P
Apprentice Baking & Pastry Chef
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merry Christmasu!
~Undine~
http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com
Have GSC's Kanade and Yukino on their way to me now, hope they don't get stuck in customs for too long. Adore "Candy Boy", it was an amazing yuri series that didn't get all the attention and merit it deserved. Bought the original Japanese DVD's to be able to enjoy it to the fullest in great video quality.
"Candy Boy" was an excellent yuri series, it's brief run easily up to par with other recent shows like "Aoi Hana". Couldn't recommend it enough.
Those two artbooks look nice, will have to check them out.
初音ミク命
Have you gotten any use out of your di:stage samples? Was curious what you thought of them and if you've gotten to make any neat looking dioramas with them.
failing student
http://ukyuki.blogspot.com/
i want bayonetta so bad!!!
Nurse
Candy Boy was an adorable series. I loved it x10 and the Sakurai sisters are on their way to me too :) Really excellent short series. Highly, highly, highly recommended. Plus the mini Yukino-kitsune was super cute and too much to resist. You'll see if you watch :P Once again, a wonderful sample assortment there.
Part-time God, Full-time Dog
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do want the death note petit lool
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Do Want kanade and yukino sakurai ^^;
Web programmer
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I like the figures of Yukino & Xanade Sakurai
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
girls with swooords! :3
Student
Girls with swords are always a win-win situation for me. Saw the figma aegis on that loot. Hoping to see a review of her.
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
I've looked into the serious side of katana but I think I need to look at the lighter side with sword wielding beuties. I picked up headphone girls after seeing it here, now it's time for sword girls.
Did they really use an alt. ver. of Fly me to the Moon in Bayonetta? If so, it sounds great.
Student and full-time otaku
Damn...so many goodies. And here I am still waiting for BRS. Will be the first figure in about 3 months. That sword girls book looks really interesting by the way ^^
Gunpla Hunter
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I spot Figma Aegis! The Halloween Figma.
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
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Me wants that artbook.. and FIGMAS!! FIGMAS GALORE!!! *drools**
Student. Silent Otaku. Tracuer.
played some beyonetta at the MCM expo........^^ best 5 mins of my gaming life.
its got really good interface.
Student
I want that Aegis figma, and a copy of Otacool so much!
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
Is it possible for me to be any more envious than I am now? :P
I mainly want all Lucky Star related content and the artbooks...
Before getting into figures, my previous addiction was artbooks.
Collection is not too big, but I got lots of very nice stuff... :D
Student
Pretty good for the combination of Moe and Katana.
Student
http://sumomo-desu.blogspot.com
wow...
want that sword girls books...
nice picture there..
Alchemist in training
Zesty Books from jlist is a get for all who cares about there health .
Student
Nice loot, very nice.
Photography Student
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Do want the Sword Girls artbbok! And I'm waiting for figma Aegis to be release for the public... it's taking so long. orz
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Katana girls? Me wants!
Is so good to have figures and illust books flying into your house magically isn't it ^^;
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Talk about a birthday haul lol.
And whats this about people who got into Otacool winning stuff?? I thought being in Otacool was awesome enough, but we might get free stuff on top of that?! eeeeeeeee!
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
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I really want that huge figure of fate to show it at my desk ^^
Service desk support
http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net
Got Aegis on preorder already but I'm dying to get my hands on Bayonetta. The 360 version tho. The PS3 version is an embarassment!!
Poor resolution, lower details, choppy framerate and assorted other issues means that I can't ignore them, like I sometimes do so I will be torturing my hands by playing on the 360 pad.
I hope this game would be out in singapore anytime soon.
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
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Cool Samples... and lovely Asuka... Great!!!
Ooh, so many nice items. My main wants would be Asuka and the giant Tsukasa.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Would really want any of those for free...pretty tight budget i have till end of the month....
Student
http://hongkim11.wordpress.com/
Candy Boy is really good. If you're looking for hardcore yuri, you won't find it there. It's mostly hand holding and the sisters talking about how much they love each other. But I liked it a lot that I went and bought the Yukino and Kanade figures off of HLJ.
Speaking of figures, looking at your pile, I see a lot of stuff I bought as well, like the Lucky Star figmas and the two nendos. Also, when you finish Bayonetta, I recommend you try Uncharted and Uncharted 2, they're both really amazing games. Not sure about the JP PSN, but you can find an Uncharted demo on the US PSN if you wanna try before you buy.
part-time blogger and on-line seller
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I started to watch Candy Boy but was a little bored. Thought Aoi Hana was more interesting.
Lucky you! Nice getting samples! I've started getting into art books and that looks like a nice one.
Was wondering how the Petite Death Note Nendodroid were, if it was worth trying to get L. And tiny Fate, so cute!
Is Good Smile putting out more Figma and Nendodroid now? Seems like it. Nice batch!
11th grader, manga drawing
http://mightyanime.forumactif.com
from what anime is the figma on asuka's right?
Mangaka, Otaku, Gamer, Figure collector and full time fangirl
http://animeamphitere.deviantart.com/
She's Aegis from Persona 3, a PS2/PSP game.
Student
http://kankeishorui.wordpress.com
The Bayonetta OST Game OST looks awesome, makes me want to buy though it says 8,000 yen at this time?! And this "Japanese Sword Girls" fetish is getting it to me, anyways happy birthday DC!
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
The Japanese Sword Girls book has certainly caught my attention. It's a shame I can't decode its language.. :[
And I heard Bayonetta has gotten perfects from reviewers. Definitely something I'm looking to play when it's released in the states~!
Part-Time Mooch, Full-Time Nerd
http://subduedenthusiasm.wordpress.com/
FATE. Do want Fate. Also absolutely getting Bayonetta when it comes out stateside in January.
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
Patlabor figure? Wow. It really looks awesome that labor. I think it would be great to have a patlabor remake.
Student, my own Photographer
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Wow, the Samurai Sword Girls is a total must.
The 1/48 W.H.A.M.! ARL-99 Assault Airborne Labor also seems really awesome, especially the fact that it utilizes magnets to attach some parts.. except I'm not super mecha fan : (.
Kanade Sakurai arrived a few days ago (via Hobbysearch), just need some time to give her a photoshoot and post it up : )
Student
http://www.mangabullet.com/somebunny/profile
Ahh, I want Aegis figma and Raspberyl :'(
I was originally intimidated by Bayonetta's hair tower, but I will check it sometime now, lol
turtle hermit
I've got Aegis and Raspberyl coming from yesasia this week! YAY!
I've been waiting for Respberyl for YEARS.
EFfin' Otaku
http://www.touhou.us/blog
Woah, that Japanese Swords Artbook looks so amazing. Hmm... that Raspberyl is not yet on my "Must Get" List.... well, now she is. :D
student, gamers,computer programming
http://omnitube.wordpress.com
Ahh... that PS3 game.. looks so interesting to be played.
Can't wait to have one... hehehehe...
Anyway, that Japanese Sword Girl really kicking ass!
I liked all of 'em.
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
LOL! Nendo Death Note! Those look fun. I, too would like the book about the ladies with the swords, but in English.
Wish I had a PS3 to lay Bayonetta, everyone says it's a damn good game.
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
Ah, Kagami's already released.
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Kotobukiya Asuka, most probably the best PVC scaled Asuka ever released, Kotobukiya really have done a very nice job on her. Congrats to anyone who has won her :)
I have GSC Swimsuit Fate on the way, can't wait to pair her up with Nanoha~
Resident of Moriya Shrine
Wait a minute did i just saw an ANIKI figma?
"Abandon hope all ye who enter here". that's qoute which is painted around Polish classroom in my school ^^
Asuka looks great :D
University slacker
http://chocopan.wordpress.com
OOoh I love that Japanese Sword Girls book already! @___@ All that art looks so good! I just love anything that has to do with swords/samurai/girls LOL.
Eeee Summer ver. of Miyuki and Tsukasa...DO WANT. <3
bum,hachi roku driver
Hooo SABER! I wants that nendo!
Electronical engineering student
The Japanese sword girls book looks gorgeous. I'm thinking in buying it together with the headphone girls book.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
It's good that the anime business is growing in Japan. American sales are quite the contrary since it isn't something that is highly popularized. I blame it on the cultural barriers. Bayonetta is seems like a game I would get when it comes out in the US in 2010, after playing the demo.
???Confused???
So much good stuff here...I'd like to read the one about the differences in katanas, but I'd need to learn Japanese first...
Screenwriter Wannabe
everything tickles me fancy! :)
but i concur with many others, didn't know about sword differences and would be interested in learning.. the giganto statues are epic.. and i wish i could get samples, but especially books! i could never bend and fold 'em the way you did to take your snaps.. i barely touch mine b/c they're so spendy and i don't wanna ruin them!
also needs watch candy boy..
Undergrad Student
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Man, whats not to like? Girls with samurai swords, definitely caught my eye. Gotta learn some japanese before getting the book though.
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist
http://www.evistro.ca
Nice haul on the Patlabor JSDF mech, I just recently finished all the OVA's Series and the 3 movies...took me 2 weeks to finish watching them...talk about a marathon.
Gundam Fanatic
Man, I want that Labor. Picked up the 1/24 scale Yamato Ingram at Comic-con this year, and its a freaking work of art. Makes me want more Patlabor stuff.
IT Business Analyst + Test Analyst + Undergrad Uni Student
http://www.crepuscular.asia
omg~~~ i want that samurai girl illustration book... ( T-T)
Spec Ops Otaku
Nice loot there.
pixels & photography
http://www.studiosushi.com
Wow, the katana book looks awsum. Oh, I played Bayonetta this weekend, I want that game nao !
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
You're always lucky, but please share more reviews with us
College Student, Computer Science Major
http://www.projectsaber.com
That's a lot of free samples as usual. :<
Maybe I should try out Bayonetta sometime.
That illustration book looks tempting with Saber Alter in it...
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
nice illus. books~
and oh Bayonetta FTW!
Undergraduate
I will have a headache trying to display the GSC Fate as well store the box in some obscure corner in my house
NEET,no namecards.
i guess christmas came really really early this year.
3D Animator/Designer
OOOO....PATLABOR!!! Me likzes....me WANTZES!!!
love the sword illustration book too, hmm, might look into getting one :D
oh...a lil late but...HAPPY HAPPY DANNY!!!
Freelancer
Wow!! This is Heaven!! º0º ^0^
It must feel like christmas every time you stumble upon a batch of samples.
And... I WANT IT ALL!!! Just like Freddy Mercury used to sing!!! YEAH!! ^^;
website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
http://www.furudango.com
Ahh~ Such coolsome stuff~! Want!
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
The keyrings look quite cute! Save a Motoko for me?
Bayonetta highly recommended? Then I guess I'll get it when it comes out here :D
Student
Liked the illustration book and keyrings. I'd also get Bayonetta if I had a PS3.
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
awesome haul! \m/
i bet you would need a dedicated room for all the stuff you got XD
I've been wondering for a while now. What does Danny do with most of these samples? Does he keep them all?
Art assistant / Cosplayer/ Flavor Princess.
http://www.himearts.com
All the cardboard and plastic, I bet I could build a sweet diorama with that.
I was skeptical about bayonetta, but after reading the reviews I'll totally give it a try, I just think her outfit is a bit on the busy side.
Is it like a devil may cry but with a girl?
Student (Programing, Streaming, Gaming)
I wish we had shops like that here where I live. >.<
Spec Ops Otaku
Shops like those are far and very few in between here.
Star Gazer
http://vixums.wordpress.com/
There really wasn't too much Yuri action (nothing ecchi in my opinion) but the animation was beautiful and the story was extremely sweet~ I want those Lucky Star figmas!
Cupholder
Can't wait for Bayonetta to come overseas, looks like a winner. and everything else...all i can say that i wish i got samples of figures, but i don't mind purchasing them as long as i have the funds(it makes me feel like i really earned them when i comes from my own pocket).
student, otaku, fast food worker
Hey Danny,
If you don't want that Asuka figure I'd be more than happy to give her loving home with plenty of friends to play with.
Student
Wow! o_0 The moesome sword girls are epic. Kawaii AND deadly. One of my fav combinations ^w^
student
would it kind of be weird if i wanted the Billy figma? lol...but there are a lot of other things that are quite interesting; like the sword girls artbook.