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About This Blog: |
Shin-Otaku
is a blog site belongs to the author, Divine Fang
who is a super otaku wannabe. Here he shares his
thoughts just about anything related to otaku
in this very portal -figurines,
anime, games,
computing, jpop,
Japan e.t.c. As of time
of writing, he is especially obsessed with:
• Ayumi Hamasaki (since 2000)
• Tekken
5 DR (hard-core player)
• Suzumiya
Haruhi's figures
• Learning
Japanese
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Overseas Otaku Buying Tips |
Making
online purchases/pre-orders especially for Jpop
CDs and anime/game PVC figures have always been
the best option for me (and many otakus who do
not live in Japan). Listed below are my wish list,
preorders and purchases from these reputable online
companies.
• YesAsia
(Bought my Jpop CD/DVD here)
• J-list
(many 'weird' Japanese stuff)
• HobbySearch
(Comprehensive inventory
but no free shipping
and no shipping cost
provided upon placing
an order )
• HLJ
(very good alternative to HobbySearch)
• E2046
(many figures & rules in resin
kit)
• Play-Asia
(My #1 online shop)
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My Wish List & Pre-orders! |
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Nendoroid
Saber Lily
tba
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Hyakka
Ryoran
Yagyu Jubei
Aug '09
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Kotone
Ousaka
Aug '09
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Saber
Lily ~Distant Avalon~
Aug '09
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Sennin
Narika
July '09
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Nendoroid
Zange
July '09
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Nendoroid
Shishido Imoko
June '09
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Nendoroid
Nagi-sama
May '09
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Nendoroid
Kokonoe Rin
Apr '09
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Most
wanted game of the year:
TEKKEN 6
PS3 [US]
[Asia]
Xbox 360 [US]
[Asia]
Released: 27th Oct 2009 |
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Saber Lily vs Saber Lily
Posted: June 16th, 2009 11:55 am (Tue) by Divine Fang
Tag: All, Figure, Saber, Saber Lily
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ALTER, a very reputable figurine company must have done a BIG mistake approving this newly announced 1/7 Saber Lily figure. It seems that they are ignoring the release of Good Smile Company (GSC) 1/8 Saber Lily ~Distant Avalon~ completely. Today's very quick post features A/B comparison between the two figurines using stock photos (scale ignored).
| | Saber Lily Alter ver. | Saber Lily ~Distant Avalon~ | | Maker | ALTER | Good Smile Company | | Scale | 1/7 | 1/8 | | Price (HobbySearch) | ¥7,410 | ¥8,867 | | Availability | October 2009 | August 2009 | Note: Saber Lily originated from PlayStation 2 Game "Fate/Unlimited Codes"
| | | Above: Alter Saber Lily and GSC Saber Lily |
> Continue reading... "Saber Lily vs Saber Lily"
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Leonia
(France)
Posted
June 16th, 2009 4:09 pm (Tue)
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The two are great. But I love the nicely sculpture of Alter, and the expression of Good Smile ^^
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Saku
(Toronto)
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June 17th, 2009 6:13 pm (Wed)
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Yah I totally agree with you. They both look great but GSC version is slightly better and slightly more expensive. Some people may like Alter's expression while others may like GSC's expression but for me, I prefer GSC's expression since I like figures with serious expression
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Divine Fang
(Kuala Lumpur, MY)
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June 18th, 2009 12:53 pm (Thu)
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@ Leonia,
Both are great figures indeed, but imo GSC nailed it this time. Distant Avalon really looks perfect from every angle.
@ Saku,
For me it depends on the character's personality. As for Saber's facial expression, I don't think a dere dere face suits her at all, makes her look weak. So it's gotta be a serious face for her ^^
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Rin
(Toronto)
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June 30th, 2009 2:23 pm (Tue)
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Who knows...
At times the prototype version and the retail version are completely different...at times
Who knows, Alter might improve what their figure will look like...
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Nendoroid Kannagi
Posted: June 12th, 2009 6:52 am (Fri) by Divine Fang
Tag: All, Figure, Kannagi, Nagi, Crazy Shrine Maidens
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Nendoroid Nagi has arrived for a while (fast 3-day transit via EMS from HobbySearch) but was unable to snap her until today. I sent my Canon EOS 450D kit lens for repair -AF and I.S. malfunction- and it took more than a month to complete for your information. Today's post features a rather short photoshoot session result of my newly unboxed Goddess Nagi-sama.
Note: Nendoroid Nagi-sama belongs to anime Kannagi a.k.a Crazy Shrine Maidens.
> Continue reading... "Nendoroid Kannagi"
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Vivato
(Malaysia)
Posted
June 12th, 2009 11:53 am (Fri)
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very nice photoshot
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Jus a loser
(Kuala Lumpur)
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June 13th, 2009 5:37 am (Sat)
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Hahaha i have the same thought as you also, i have deserted the other 2 faces of her's. And i'm having more fun with mikkumiku kagami faces more than nagi now... Will send you some shots later.
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Divine Fang
(Kuala Lumpur, MY)
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June 13th, 2009 11:10 am (Sat)
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@ Vivato,
Thanks! (^_^)
@ Jus a loser,
For Nagi's other faces, I just couldn't think of a really good pose that goes well together. Argh! What a waste!
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Leonia
(France)
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June 14th, 2009 5:50 am (Sun)
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Nice shooting ! I'am happy to discover a new figure's presentation on your blog. Maybe I will take her for Shadonia ^^ Nagi is cute ^^
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Divine Fang
(Kuala Lumpur, MY)
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June 15th, 2009 11:09 am (Mon)
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@ Leonia,
Thanks! Saw this post online at Shadonia (^_^)!
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Leonia
(France)
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June 16th, 2009 10:36 am (Tue)
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It's normal, I love your shooting!
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Kojima kept us puzzled for 2 weeks with his countdown site but the riddle has now been solved! "METAL GEAR SOLID RISING" has been unveiled by the creator Hideo Kojima himself! He sneaked up to Microsoft's E3 stage and announced that RISING will bring new METAL GEAR SOLID experience and will be available on Xbox 360. However, no platform exclusivity was mentioned. A short METAL GEAR SOLID RISING trailer was shown during Kojima's presentation and we learn that Raiden will be back in action! Do check out Kojima's E3 appearance and RISING's trailer below.
| | | Above: Raiden is back on METAL GEAR SOLID RISING! |
> Continue reading... "METAL GEAR SOLID: RISING Trailer"
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Jus a loser
(Kuala Lumpur)
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June 2nd, 2009 12:01 pm (Tue)
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Hahaha as expected. It is sooner or later that Metal Gear release in X-BOX 360. I,m kinda looking forward to it.
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Jus a loser
(Kuala Lumpur)
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June 2nd, 2009 12:15 pm (Tue)
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Not to mention MGS4 sells in japan is not consider good, so it is not a suprise to me that there aren't any Ps3 version. After all most of US people owns a X-Box360 rather than Ps3
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Divine Fang
(Kuala Lumpur, MY)
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June 2nd, 2009 1:12 pm (Tue)
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@ Jus a loser,
Hideo Kojima won't do that to PS3 owners. No exclusivity was mentioned and he is expected to pop-up again tomorrow for Sony, I guess.
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Preston
(KL)
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June 2nd, 2009 10:32 pm (Tue)
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Labour, creativity and production cost in gaming industry all skyrocket due to higher gaming quality demand from consumer.
Possibly sales from PS3 alone couldn't cope no more the production cost and desired profit level. Plus, it would be irresistible to say "NO" to Microsoft's "gulping" offer :p! Cross boarder is inevitable, moreover with current economic situation -> from "NO" to a big "YES" :).
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Divine Fang
(Kuala Lumpur, MY)
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June 3rd, 2009 2:39 am (Wed)
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@ Preston,
Agreed. Gamers, especially old gamers like us nowadays demand good graphics and overall presentation of a game, and reputation too. It's all about "quality over quantity".
As for Metal Gear Solid Rising, I think it wouldn't be wise for Hideo Kojima to ignore the Xbox 360 platform. Xbox might be doomed in Japan but still owns a big chunk of market share in the west. So yeah, $$$ > Pride.
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| Rin @ Saber Lily vs Saber Lily
(Toronto)
Posted June 30th, 2009 2:23 pm (Tue) | Who knows...
At times the prototype version and the retail version are completely different...at times
Who knows, Alter might improve what their figure will look like...
| | Divine Fang @ Saber Lily vs Saber Lily
(Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Posted June 18th, 2009 12:53 pm (Thu) | @ Leonia,
Both are great figures indeed, but imo GSC nailed it this time. Distant Avalon really looks perfect from every angle.
@ Saku,
For me it depends on the character's personality. As for Saber's facial expression, I don't think a dere dere face suits her at all, makes her look weak. So it's gotta be a serious face for her ^^
| | Saku @ Saber Lily vs Saber Lily
(Toronto)
Posted June 17th, 2009 6:13 pm (Wed) | Yah I totally agree with you. They both look great but GSC version is slightly better and slightly more expensive. Some people may like Alter's expression while others may like GSC's expression but for me, I prefer GSC's expression since I like figures with serious expression
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