I’m late Oh well, better late than never. Still just as keikaku’ed. Nanoha and Nagisa, well done Saimoe, well done. Looks like Nanoha’s camp isn’t dead (yet) E2-2 1位　945票　高町なのは���魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS(Takamachi Nanoha@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS) 2位　683票　ランカ・リー���マクロスFRONTIER(Ranka Lee@Macross FRONTIER) 3位　83票　キャロ・ル・ルシエ���魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS(Caro Ru Lushe@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS) F2-2 1位　878票　古河渚���CLANNAD(Furukawa Nagisa@CLANNAD) 2位　466票　アテナ・グローリィ���ARIA シリーズ(Athena Glory@ARIA series) 3位　226票　黒威すみ���てんぺらスミ������もえたん(Kuroi Sumi(Tempera Sumi)@Moetan) Looks like people may not want to see Ranka through, [...]
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Here we go. The results were largely as expected, so no real lulz here. Plus, that was a lot of votes combined in Ranka’s and Nanoha’s group. The results are again thanks to Ando. Deculture picture as she exits. E2-2 Takamachi Nanoha - 945 votes Ranka Lee - 683 votes Caro Ru Lushe - 83 votes F2-2 Furukawa Nagisa - 878 [...]
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Quarterfinals E2-2 有効コードがある票の順位 1位　943票　高町なのは���魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS [Takamachi Nanoha @ Nanoha StrikerS] 2位　683票　ランカ・リー���マクロスFRONTIER [Ranka Lee @ Macross Frontier] 3位　83票　キャロ・ル・ルシエ���魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS [Caro Ru Rushe @ Nanoha StrikerS] Quarterfinals F2-2 有効コードがある票の順位 1位　878票　古河渚���CLANNAD [Furukawa Nagisa @ CLANNAD] 2位　466票　アテナ・グローリィ���ARIA シリーズ [Athena Glory @ ARIA] 3位　226票　黒威すみ���てんぺらスミ������もえたん [Kuroi Sumi @ Moetan] Befriended, just as planned. Don’t die, Shin! Next round 10/03:- Quarterfinals E2-3 南千秋���みなみけ��� [Minami Chiaki @ Minami-ke] シエスタ���ゼロ魔��� [Siesta @ Zero no Tsukaima] 麻生夏海���スケブ��� [Asou Natsumi @ Sketchbook [...]
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Nanoha in her instructor uniform.I already planned to have this figure photographed for awhile ago, but because of a little incident and some packs of school assignments, i had to postpone this photo session until now. I think the only chance for photo session i had is in a holiday. That's why it's rare to find any photoshoot posts in the middle of working days.Made by GSC, great quality as always.Okay, let's get down to the review. At first, i didn't find this figure very interesting, but after seeing some factors, i decided to get her by ordering this figure in my local store. Anyway, this figure is made by Good Smile Company. Everyone knows GSC always brings us quality, and this figure is one of the proof that GSC does.She's the cheerful and innocent (white devil) Nanoha.Let's start with her face. There's no flaw in her face at ALL. Her skin is looking very smooth and soft. Her eyes really isn't just usual figure eyes, they really lit up and has the "alive" feeling in them. Furthermore, her smile will struck your heart even more. Her expression really shows the real cheerful and innocent Nanoha.Her hair is just, interesting!Her hair is well, nothing's wrong on it. Even GSC made this part goes down to a detail like her hairpin (the green rubber, forgive me for my vocabulary :P). Her signature front bang is still there. Loli Nanoha wears a twintailed hair, and adult Nanoha wears a side ponytail. I think her hairdo is one of a kind.She got her breast size a little reduced.Going down to her chest, which has so-so size. I kinda disappointed with her breast size. Nanoha and Fate has the biggest breast in Nanoha series, but this figure doesn't show any sign of it. Even Elwing's breast is bigger than Nanoha's. But hey, smaller breast doesn't mean smaller enjoyment.Details maybe small, but they're still parts of the arts.Diving down into details, i see her necktie is really well sculpted and painted here. Small things like collars, tie, buttons, and things like that are maybe small details, but they play big parts in figure arts. And just as the photo implies, GSC did a very good job in details.Another details in her arms, like sleeve collar and that silver thing.Continuing my rants about detail, this photo also proves that GSC did a very good job in making this figure. Another thing that i usually mention in my review is "things that i never realized in the anime", and that thing is silver thing in her shoulder. Just focusing to the storyline and never goes into detail is people's habit in watching anime, that's why figures like this help us understand how hard character designer's works are.Painted fingernails.This is the first time i had a figure with painted fingernails. All of my figures except this Nanoha doesn't have their fingernails painted, so i guess this thing is news to me. I've seen once in review of Tamaki Kousaka maid version (Kotobukiya), and now i know what it feels like to have a figure with painted fingernails, it's not something big but it's really amazing.Another view of painted fingernail.Her right hand's fingernails are also painted. That's a normal thing, because it would be weird if only her left hand has painted fingernails. But this photo shows more than that. You can also see detail on her base. I think this is the best and the most creative base I've ever met. Too bad, i won't get down to the details on her base.Her belt, not much to say about this...If you're learning computer graphics, especially about OpenGL, then you'll notice something about the belts. What's the connection? It's about textures in OpenGL. Using textures on an flat object gives a realistic feeling on that object, and apparently GSC also applied this technique on the belt, using black and white paint on it.Her left shoe.Another interesting thing not to be missed is her shoes. Once again, I'll keep talking about details and details. Her shoestring is very well sculpted here. There's no flaw about this, i can guarantee that. This shoe is actually has a hole in the back, to connect with the peg on the base. This figure is actually isn't really that balanced because of her butt, that's why a peg is a must.Her right foot, which is in an unusual position.It's must be unusual to see a girl posing like this. Yeah, it must be weird. That's why, you can see her right foot up there. She can even raise her foot higher than her head, she must have a flexible body.Shoeprints! That's just crazy!?I bet no one has ever seen this details, her shoeprint! This is one of detail that i missed (anyone ever see this?) in the anime. I wonder how can they go into a crazy details like this! I guess because of this sitting pose, GSC has to make some texture for her shoeprints other than a flat shoeprints.Raging Heart Excellion, Axle form.In this figure, she got her Raging Heart ready, even without her battle jacket. This Raging Heart is very well sculpted. Red orb, cartridge, and the whole body is just so perfect! Despite all that details and beauty, there's a flaw in this Raging Heart.Handle with care!Actually, the gold parts of this Raging Heart is kinda heavy, enough to get the Raging Heart break right in the "neck part". Actually, i had this Raging Heart broken once. The white stick isn't really that strong to hold Raging Heart's main body. That's why there's a high possibility for this Raging Heart to break.The POI of this figure is her naughty pose!I had a hard time to pick which part should be the POI of this figure. But now i know it's not always about the part, but it's about "her naughty pose". Yes my friend, it's her naughty pose that won my heart. I know some people may find her pose very weird. There's no one in this world would pose like that. But that's just the way it is... This is anime figure, and this is the place where anyone can be creative and imaginative!This is the reason why her pose became the POI of this figure.There are stronger reason why i had to pick her pose to be the POI of this figure. The stronger reason lies in the photo above. She wears a miniskirt which makes it easier to show her pantie, but with this pose, we'll have an even more clear sight of her yellow pantie! This is why i had to pick her pose as the POI of this figure.Well, that's it for now folks. Next up is photos of my brother's Wing Gundam Zero Custom, so look forward to it!
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10165Here are today's "really cool products" that I've picked out for you, out of the 30+ new items we've added to the J-List and JBOX.com sites today. Note that some products may be "not safe for work" but that all links will allow you to redirect yourself either to the J-List or JBOX.com websites. To see all the J-List products, check out J-List or the JBOX.com updated products link. Emiri Kimidori 1/4 Scale Figure by Freeing. You never know what Haruhi characters are going to become popular these days. This is a very minor character from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, a girl who's asking for help finding her boyfriend, and yet she's turned out to be beloved by many fans. This is a fantastic 1/4 scale -- yes, you read that right -- perfect figure of her, which you can buy right now. As in, buy it right now before she sells out for good! Megami Magazine Sep 2008 vol. 100. It's always a pleasure to get in a new issue of Megami Magazine, the #1 selling reserve subscription item at J-List, which always manages to have a mind-blowing amount of cool free stuff in each issue, like the *22* double sided posters, removable Lyrical Magic Girl Nanoha drama CD, large poster and "memory book" that are in this issue. No matter what anime you like, if it's popular now it's in this issue: Strike Witches, Ikki Tousen, Clannad, Hidamari Sketch,Negima, Zero no Tsukaima, and so on. You get the idea. Yoko 1/8 Figure ~ Gurren Lagann. Awesome pre-painted figure of Yoko from the hit Gainax robot anime Gurren Lagann, one of the sexiest characters to come along since the Dirty Pair. This fantastic figure, detailed in every way (even her clothes are separately molded pieces of plastic), is in stock now. Sairenji Haruna 1/8 Figure Animal Cafe ver. ~ To LOVE-Ru. Here's a great cast-off figure for fans of the new series To LOVE-ru about a boy who is visited by an alien princess who falls in love with him. Super cute cat girl version of Haruna that can be partially cast off. And she's in stock now! S Cawaii Sep 2008. Remember that J-List offers the most popular magazines from Japan, including anime, manga,toy & hobby and more. We also have a great lineup of popular fashion magazine for both guys and girls, including Super Cawaii!, Kera, FRUiTs, Goth-Loli Bible, Smart, Egg, and Myojo. The new issue of S Cawaii is in and it's a cute one, filled with the most fashionable girls and items! Shoxx Sep 2008 vol. 187. Shoxx is the popular magazine of Japanese "visual-kei" gothic rock, which features many photos of the bands that are popular in Japan right now, including the Gazette, D'espairs Ray, Antique Coffee Shop and more, with a giant poster inside too. Normally available only via our monthly revolving subscription service, we have some stock of the newest issue for you, featuring all the hottest bands and large, glossy photography. Ponyo Coin Purse ~ Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. For fans of the new Hayao Miyazaki film we've gotten in really nice coin purse that lets you cary all your money, with a secure clip that makes sure it won't fall out of your pocket. Also has a window for a train pass or ID! New Japanese Snacks. Also, see some more Japanese snack items, including Glico's Walky Walky -- essentially a Starbuck's-like cup that contains delicious chocolate and vanilla covered micro-cookies, yum -- as well as a Melon Soda flavored Shigekix, and delicious Melon Soda and Ramune flavored Puccho candies in its unique container! Zebra Nu MOTEE New Texture Flex Fit Ball Pointed Pen. An incredible high-end writing instrument from Zebra, this pen is specially designed to never make your hand tired no matter how many hours you write with it. Comes in a cool protective case, too. New Hello Kitty Vibrating Shoulder Massage. J-List is proud to bring you wacky items like the 100% legitimate Sanrio-approved Hello Kitty vibrating massagers, just about as wacky an item as you can imagine. We've got the very last of these unique items in stock in San Diego, and as they have been taken out of production, these are likely the last you'll ever see. See all colors available again and posted to the site, but don't delay in getting the ones you want! Hello Kitty FURIKAKE Cylinder Bento Bottle. A little bottle that's great for bringing condiments with your bento, with most Japanese using it to carry furikake, that delicious food you sprinkle over white rice. Hello Kitty Items. Hello Kitty is more fun when it's mixed with traditional Japanese motifs. Restocked Sanrio items include the awesome Chirimen Hello Kitty Lucky Cat sitting on a zabuton pillow, along with the tote bag and card holder. Lucky Cat Display ~ Black. This is a gorgeous Lucky Cat that's all ebony black, a fantastic change from the original white color. Display him near the door to your home or business, and he'll beckon good luck inside for you. Lucky JIZO Charm Omamori for Safety Driving. A jizo statue is a little stone statue of a Buddha that appears to Western eyes to be wearing a bib, although it's really an ornamental bit of garb worn centuries ago. Jizo are known for protecting children, and this is a good luck charm for "safety driving" when your kids are in the car. New Express Japanese. J-List is a true friend of anyone wanting to learn Japanese, and we carry dozens of textbooks, flashcards, and other ways to learn. Here's a new textbook that focuses on getting you started in conversation right away, with both English, Japanese and romanized Japanese presented on each page. Comes with a CD, too. Pocket Monster Eraser Set ~ Blue & Gray. The Japanese, they love them their erasers, and this is a set of two Pokemon erasers in "Diamond and Pearl." Monster Hunter Illustrations. Fabulous dual set of artbooks for the popular Monster Hunter game series, which is taking Japan by storm right now (my son had me drive him to more than ten stores before he found his copy). This is back in stock today. Yoko 1/8 Scale Figure Swimsuits ver. ~ Gurren Lagann *Preorder*. Another fantastic figure for Gainax fans, this time showing Yoko after she takes that damned belt off, showing her tender bikini covering underneath. This figure is pure hotness, and you can preorder it now for shipping when it drops in late January. Kou-Hime 1/8 Figure ~ Sengoku Lance *Preorder*. Here's a really cool item for figure collectors: Kou-Hime from the game Sengoku Lance, by the legendary company Alice Soft. Super detail, right down to her armor. Mugen Puchi Puchi -- Endless Pop Pop - Raspberry. We've gotten in fresh stock of the Mugen Puchi Puchi, or Endless Pop Pop, the electronic bubble wrap keychains from Japan that enable you to pop! pop! pop! your free time away without the social stigma of popping real bubble wrap in public places. I just love these things! Mosatsu ~ Magical Photography Collection. We've restocked some nice photobooks for you, including Mosatsu ~ Magical Photography Collection which give you a camera that can show the underwear women have on under their clothes, the amazing hardcover work of Rika Aiuchi, and more. Bible Black. One of the most famous "H" games in history, this is Bible Black, the outstanding game that was so popular in Japan, it inspired the famous ero anime series. We've restocked this title in San Diego -- why not order a copy now? The Melancholy of Aya Hirano -- Haruka Sanada. Aya Hirano is the super-cute voice actress and singer who voices characters such as Haruhi Suzumiya and Konata from Lucky Star, and we've gotten in an interesting release: the first "look-alike" actress, Haruka Sanada, who performs Aya's favorite cosplay while she does everything for you. "I have no interesting in normal AV!"
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This is so incredibly late. I hate myself. But F1’s SG nightrace was kickass, even if now I am half-deaf. I DUNNO LOL. ZETSUBOUSHITA~ C2-3 1位　848票　藤林杏���CLANNAD(Fujibayashi Kyou@CLANNAD) 2位　666票　ルイズ・フランソワーズ・ル・ブラン・ド・ラ・ヴァリエール���ゼロの使い魔 〜双月の騎士〜(Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière@Zero no Tsukaima ~Futatsuki no Kishi~) 3位　133票　朝倉音姫���D.C.II 〜ダ・カーポII〜(Asakura Otome@D.C.II) D2-3 1位　811票　竜宮レナ���ひぐらしのなく頃に解(Ryuuguu Rena@Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai) 2位　403票　ヴィルヘルミナ・カルメル���灼眼のシャナII(Wilhelmina Carmel@Shakugan no Shana Second) 3位　288票　ティアナ・ランスター���魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS(Teana Lanster@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS) Keikaku doori lol, weak [...]
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Looking at my whole figure collection, I was thinking real hard.. "What figure should I bring for the figure shoot?" was my initial thought.. I didn't know what to bring for the latest Team Blue figure shoot.. Well, at least we decided on the location a few days before the figure shoot.. We've decided to do so at Sembawang Beach at Sembawang Park.. Its located at the northern part of Singapore with a great view of Johore.. ^^ Back to figurine, the reason for me deciding so long was that I didn't own any beach-related figurines (I want to but its due to my parents not liking those one bit..) since the theme was "Beach" this September.. However, since I do not own any beach-related figures, I've decided to bring along Figma Hatsune Miku along.. Yeah, even though I didn't have the time to review her yet, I still brought her along to the shoot because she is more suitable than the other figurines/figmas I have at home.. Another reason is that Squee aka Sam brought along the Detroit Metal City (DMC) gang to the figure shoot.. So bringing along Figma Miku with her accessories suits both of us well.. ^^ While the DMC gang prep themselves for a concert later, Figma Miku sing up a few songs for us, borrowing a DMC guitar in the process.. xD While Miku and the DMC gang prep fully for a concert, I took the liberty to walk to where Jon aka Wcloudx, Panther and DS were.. They were taking some beach shots with their figurines.. One of them is Al Azif, brought by Jon.. And here we have Dead Snake's Nendo Puchi Frog Mikuru.. Kawaii~~ Then we have Panther's Mitsuki Hayase.. Very smexy indeed.. ^^ Chibihien brought his figurine along for the figure shoot too; Reinforce Zwei.. Very MOE indeed.. Another shot of Reinforce Zwei.. Now it is time for... DETROIT MIKU CITY (DMC)!!!! After a few minutes of preparations, they are ready to rock out with all their might.. We found a stage big enough for the concert to begin.. We have the Hatsune Miku together with the DMC gang; Johannes Krauser II the leader of DMC, Camus the drummer and Alexander Jagi, DMC's bassist.. We could see Miku being the lead singer for the day, raising one of her hands high while holding the mic stand.. On the left we could see Alexander Jagi rocking on with his Bass guitar.. We have Camus playing greatly with the drums.. ^^ While on the right we have Johannes Krauser II singing along with Hatsune Miku.. ^^ The Team Blue members were eagerly away taking pictures of the concert.. Nobody wants to miss such good concert.. ^^ From left; Jon(Wcloudx), Chibihien (In black), Dead Snake and Sam(Squee).. More shots of the concert.. Nendo Puchi Frog Mikuru also joined in the fun, much to the dismay of Panther.. xD Hatsune Miku then did the unthinkable, she went upside down and sang another song for us.. It was not only awesome, it was totally superb.. We didnt expect Miku to do that anyway.. The good thing is is that the mic that she is holding on still stays when she went upside-down.. Even though the concert was fun, it was abit annoying to Nanoha who was passing by.. She didnt like the music so much that she aimed her Blaster at the concert.. A close-up shot of the target pointer.. Although Nanoha readied herself for the attack, the guards came in the nick of time and arrested her.. Well, more pictures of the concert.. Due to Miku going upside-down for so long, the DMC gang joined in the fun.. So did Mikuru-chan.. xD Wow, we didnt expect this to happened.. Looks what Miku has caught.. o.O A Close-Up of the incident.. -_-;; Well, the concert must go on.. Miku didnt seemed that bothered about the snake at the *Ehemm*.. xD The whole shot of the Detroit Miku City.. ^^ After that the concert ends with loud applause from the crowd, including the 8 of us that were there.. Anyway, the snake was caught by the pest control and brought to the zoo.. No animal was harm during the concert.. Before the whole group left, they did a signature move; Well, you guessed it right.. It's the.. Well, it has been a fun time at the Sembawang Beach.. We were there from 4pm - 7pm.. The 3 hours worth of figure shoots + the concert was well worth it.. The pictures weren't much but hey at least we get to enjoy it.. For more pictures of the figure shoot you can visit my Photobucket album here.. Or you can visit Panther's site for his figure review of Mitsuki Hayase here..
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Quarterfinals C2-3 有効コードがある票の順位 1位　848票　藤林杏���CLANNAD [Fujibayashi Kyou @ CLANNAD] 2位　666票　ルイズ・フランソワーズ・ル・ブラン・ド・ラ・ヴァリエール���ゼロの使い魔 ���双月の騎士��� [Louise Franscoise de la Valliere @ Zero no Tsukaima] 3位　133票　朝倉音姫���D.C.II ���ダ・カーポII��� [Asakura Otome @ D.C. II] Quarterfinals D2-3 有効コードがある票の順位 1位　811票　竜宮レナ���ひぐらしのなく頃に解 [Ryuugu Rena @ Higurashi Kai] 2位　403票　ヴィルヘルミナ・カルメル���灼眼のシャナII [Wilhelmina Carmel @ Shakugan no Shana II] 3位　288票　ティアナ・ランスター���魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS [Teana Lanster @ Nanoha StrikerS] Whoa… ominous vote count there for Louise LOL. Anyways, YATTA! KYOU WON! Also, yandere power bulldozed [...]
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Tomoyo takes today. I would rather violin moe. But meh~ Series popularity rules the day. Go Tomoyo! I would’ve been happy either way….’cause it’s a wonderful life~ And Hinamori Amu…wow, series popularity? C2-01 1位　466票　日奈森あむ���日奈森亜夢������しゅごキャラ! (Hinamori Amu @Shugo Chara) 2位　430票　ヴィータ���魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS(Vita@Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS) 3位　407票　愛沢咲夜���ハヤテのごとく! (Sakuya Aizawa @ Hayate no Gotoku) D2-01 1位　506票　坂上智代���CLANNAD (Tomoyo Sakagami @ CLANNAD) 2位　424票　一ノ瀬ことみ���CLANNAD (Ichinose Kotomi @ CLANNAD) 3位　325票　吉野屋先生���ひだまりスケッチ 特別編 (Yoshinoya-Sensei@Hidamari Sketch [...]
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This entry is part 22 of 22 in the series Nanoha GamerS High-level City of Villains players should know of Becky the Tarantula Mistress. If you don’t, never mind. It’s not important.
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