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Dollfie Dream (DD) maker Volks has made it easy for interested buyers to obtain their "Type Moon 10th Anniversary x Dollfie Dream Project" limited DDs i.e Saber Alter 2nd and Saber Fate/Extra (a.k.a Saber Nero)! They are now taking pre-orders and customers who place their order before the deadline will automatically secure the item......]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:05:00 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20110630045224-hatsune-miku-tony-version.htm Hatsune Miku Tony Version
Okay, up for photoshoot today is the 1/7 scaled Hatsune Miku Tony Version by Max Factory! From my research, she is sold out locally and is no longer available on major online retailers that I am familiar with -Hobby Search, Amiami, HLJ, Play-Asia, XL e.t.c-...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:52:24 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20110322114627-nendoroid-kirino.htm Nendoroid Kirino
A quick figure post before procrastination kicks in, here's Nendoroid Kirino Kousaka from "Ore no imouto ga konna ni kawaii wake ga nai"! Kirino is definitely kawaii in her Nendoroid rendition but I thought that she would look better if she is in her casual outfit, or perhaps her formal attire. Well, since GSC isn't generous enough to supply an...]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:46:27 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20110310110425-kore-wa-zombie-desu-ka-op-makasete-tonight.htm Kore Wa Zombie Desu Ka OP "Makasete Tonight"
Korezom opening theme "MA KA SE TE Tonight", sung by Nomizu Iori, the seiyuu of Haruna herself is one heck of a catchy rock song that definitely deserves a proper listen by any fan of the anime. There are a few Youtube videos out there for you to listen to the full length OP before they are taken down eventually. Also, check out the CM with...]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:04:25 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20110310074027-hatsune-miku-lattype.htm Hatsune Miku Lat-Type
***Chikoku chikoku chikoku!*** (***late, late, late***)! It has been weeks since her announcement on GSC but did not get to log her here till today. This chibi'er scale version of Hatsune Miku is a model from MikuMikuDance (MMD) created by "Lat" hence the name Hatsune Miku 1/8 Lat-type version. She previously made...]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:40:27 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20110310041025-site-is-now-xga-screen-compatible.htm Site Is Now XGA Screen Compatible
Ok, I shrank the site from 1280 pixels to 1024 pixels in width, obviously not because of Apple's iPad 2 launch tomorrow thus more people browse on low resolution XGA (1024x768) screen. I was not complying with that exactly. This site simply needs to be tidied up, plus I can't stand my younger sister's complaint saying that this site was a mess...]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:10:25 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20101227131404-the-3rd-birthday-costume.htm The 3rd Birthday Costume
Ever since I stopped playing Tekken 6, my PSP had been almost dormant until I decided to load up The 3rd Birthday about 2 days ago. Although I knew that could not make a good sense of the storyline with my minimal nihongo skill (the English version will be out soon), seeing the amount of effort Square Enix put on the graphics is...]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:14:04 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20101223113021-brs-bluray-limited-edition-box.htm BRS Blu-ray Limited Edition Box
The BRS Limited Edition box set has got some weight as it is packed with many goodies -the Blu-ray & DVD, Nendoroid Puchi Black Rock Shooter & Dead Master and illustration books-! And here are the photos I snapped moments ago still in its shrink wrapped state. For full photo and unboxing review...]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:30:21 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20101215000401-discounted-figures-get.htm Discounted Figures Get!
Osu!!! It's been quite a while since the last post! Here's a quick log of recently acquired discounted figures, and they are Akiyama Mio by ALTER and Kureha Bikini Ver. by Max Factory! Both of them are available at Amiami and HLJ, now still with more than 30% off for this holiday season!...]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 04:04:01 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20101029133516-ore-no-imouto-kirino-kousaka-azone-doll-figure.htm Ore no Imouto Kirino Kousaka Azone Doll Figure
***"Kiririn, you just can't be this CUTE!"*** This is a quick update of a rather uncommon pre-order I placed, and she is the S-kyuu na imouto Kousaka Kirino (S-rank sister Kirino Kosaka) by doll maker Azone! This 1/6 doll uses M-size (about 27cm tall) PureNeemo Flection body instead of the typical S-size body for many of the recent Azone dolls...]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:35:16 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20101008123803-super-soniko-babydoll-version.htm Super Soniko -Babydoll version-
Oshiri-exposing Super Soniko Babydoll version seems to be the most moe figure on Yamato Creators' Labo line-up to date and she has just gone up for pre-orders for February 2011 release. Super Soniko Babydoll version will also be available in the much more expensive DX version which includes a guitar, refrigerator and teddy bear. More stock...]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:38:03 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100908110336-the-disappearance-of-haruhi-suzumiya-bluray.htm The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya Blu-ray
Spotted at both major online retailers Amazon Japan and AmiAmi were their very own exclusive version of "The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya" blu-ray limited edition. Amazon's limited edition will come with a special "steel book" while AmiAmi's will be bundled with Nagato Yuki jigsaw puzzle. I wonder which one I should get...hmm......]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:03:36 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100905120422-ace-another-centurys-episode-r.htm A.C.E.: Another Century's Episode: R
A.C.E: Another Century's Episode:R may be a rather peculiar game to the west, but in Japan it was a big hit and have made it to the #1 bestselling console game title for a while, reportedly here. This PS3 game was released about two weeks ago and I have just received it from Play-Asia, which is actually a purchase on behalf of my friend, apparently...]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:04:22 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100801132608-black-rock-shooter-anime-bluray.htm Black Rock Shooter Anime Blu-ray!
Among some online retailers that I am familiar with, the best deal for the new Blu-ray Black Rock Shooter (BRS) bundle is probably available at Amazon JP (Haruhi Blu-ray previously). Amiami has a slightly higher price tag there but they are still very competitive by offering the cheaper SAL shipping method for people living outside Japan, and I have placed my order there...]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:26:08 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100718135306-suzumiya-haruhi-bluray.htm Suzumiya Haruhi Blu-ray!
A rather belated news; "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Complete Blu-ray Box Set" is set to be released this October 22nd and you have probably learned from Haruhi's offcial site that this premium box set will not only include the first and second season of the TV anime (plus many VERY worthy extra Blu-ray contents), the anime itself will include English subtitle...]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:53:06 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100630121351-figma-suzumiya-haruhi-middle-school-reserved.htm Figma Suzumiya Haruhi Middle School Reserved!
Now this is something that I have been keeping both of my eyes on since Wonfes 2010 Winter earlier this year. She is figma #70 Suzumiya Haruhi Chuugakkusei ver. (Midle School ver.) and is available for reservations starting today! I have gotten mine pre-ordered at Hobby Search, taking advantage of their 50%-off EMS shipping as a Paypal user \(^.^)/...]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:13:51 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100625121320-collet-little-devil-santa.htm Collet Little Devil Santa
Belated news, "high-end" moe figure Collet is up for pre-order again and the deadline is just less than a week ahead! Native Web have even put up a Flash countdown meter on their site urging collecters to pre-order before the deadline. For your information this will be the second shipment of Collet (with original red santa outfit) and the...]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:13:20 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100624120442-site-moved-back-to-paid-hosting.htm Site moved back to paid hosting
So I have moved this blog from free host Byethost to my previous paid web host Imhosted. If you are reading this then you are now served by Imhosted. I actually had good experience with them and the site was loading smoothly on my end. However...]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:04:42 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100622114658-nendoroid-saber.htm Nendoroid Saber
Saber fans, the wait is over! Nendoroid Saber "Super Moveable Edition" is finally up for reservation and I have just made mine at Hobby Search! She was initially named Nendoroid Saber FA (Full Action) and was displayed at Wonfes 2010 (Winter) back in February as just a prototype. Now the final product, scheduled to be released this October sees...]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:46:58 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100617125510-convert-psp-video-at-60fps-using-tmpgenc.htm Convert PSP video at 60fps using TMPGEnc
The PSP is an excellent portable video player but it's a pity to see many PSP owners convert their video at really awful quality. To fully harness PSP video playback capability, this short guide will show you how to convert high quality PSP video at its native resolution 480x272 with silky smooth 60fps (depending on source) using TMPGEnc 4 Xpress...]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:55:10 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100615133919-mgs-rising-2010-trailer.htm MGS RISING 2010 Trailer
The new trailer of METAL GEAR SOLID RISING (MGSR) "Cut What You Will" made its debut at the recent E3 and is also available on official MGS RISING site now! Keyman Hideo Kojima seems to be more generous at E3 this year, showing some actualy gameplay footage of MGSR in addition to the cinematic scene from the game, rather than just a video of Raiden...]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:39:19 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100607022625-akiho-yoshizawa-pv.htm Akiho Yoshizawa PV
Not quite yet an Akiho Yoshizawa PV (promotional video) but she was fully featured through out the entire PV of "Kamitsu", a rock song by a seemingly low profiled Jpop band, RUSHMORE. This PV isn't recent, but I am sure you will find this PV very interesting to watch if you haven't already...]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:26:25 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100505064457-site-moved-to-free-hosting.htm Site Moved To Free Hosting
I have just changed the nameservers of Shin-Otaku.com to the new host DNS and if you are seeing this it means that the re-propagation is successful. All PHP files and MySQL database should also be working properly now...]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 10:44:57 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100330122948-hyakka-ryoran-anime.htm Hyakka Ryoran Anime
Hyakka Ryoran SAMURAI GIRLS was finally announced and shall continue the oppai-driven action anime legacy some time this year. Judging from the sneak preview showed on the official site, the amount of fan service would seem to be on par with that offered by Ikkitousen or Queen's Blade...]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:29:48 +0000 http://www.shin-otaku.com/20100326120224-senjougahara-hitagi-figure.htm Senjougahara Hitagi Figure
It seems that nobody was able to get a decent panchira shots of this awesome GSC 1/8 Bakemonogatari's Senjougahara Hitagi figure displayed at the recent Tokyo International Anime Fair 2010 :( But I am sure that Hitagi's fans will find photos of this fully painted figure very delighting nonetheless, otherwise anticipating the reservation of this figure to open...]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:02:24 +0000