Azusa Nakano figma

Browsing through Danny Choo's website and found that he got the Azusa figma before it is even released! I also want one... T_T

Anyways, Max Factory would be releasing a figma of Azusa Nakano, a hard-working rhythm guitarist from the anime series 'K-ON!' this August for about 2800円. It would come with three inter-changeable facial expressions - smilling, upset and embarrassed - her guitar with strap, and her very own guitar case. There would also be cat ears, which fits with the embarrassed face so well, and a poseable figma stand.

More information on Good Smile Company

Pre-order from:
AmiAmi
Archonia
HobbyLink
HobbySearch
JList
KidNemo
Kurocha!
Toylet

Fate/EXTRA

Enjoyed the Fate/Zero, Fate/Stay Night and Fate/Hollow Ataraxia visual novels? Had fun with the Fate/Unlimited Codes PSP game? This coming 22nd July, Fate/EXTRA would be released in Japan for PSP and PSP Go!

Created by Type-Moon and Image Epoch and published by Marvelous Entertainment the game would be an Alternate Remake of the visual novel Fate/Stay Night and part of Marvelous Entertainment's TYPE-MOON×RPG PROJECT. It will center around the events of the fifth Heaven's Feel, as an alternate retelling of the event, featuring RPG style gameplay interspersed with classroom scenes. The protagonist of the game will be a departure from convention for the series, with the ability to choose the hero's gender and to choose your servant between Saber, Caster and Archer. The game will feature characters from the previous entries in the series, as well as new characters. The artist has reinvisioned the appearance of many characters, including Lancer and Saber.
Other characters such as Aozaki Aoko and Aozaki Touko have been shown to appear.

New Saber

New Caster

The PSP game would be released at 6279円 and the limited edition box set of the game - which includes the nicely designed box, the Fate/EXTRA game, an original Saber figma in brilliant red dress with a red cool-looking weapon, a book of illustrations ('Fate/EXTRA Visual Works') and a soundtrack disc - would be released at 10,479円.

Official Website: http://fate-extra.jp/

Trailers:




Opening Video:

Vocaloid Photoshoot (Team Steamboat)

Equipped with just my basic gears, Canon EOS 888 film SLR with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II and a Canon EF 38 - 76mmf/4.5 - 5.6 (which I did not use in the end) lenses, Tintron AF888COS external flash with a improvised diffuser, and 2 rolls of Kodak ULTRAMAX 400, I went for a Vocaloid Team's photoshoot (the team has really pro and famous cosplayers and photographers!! >_< at least in singpapore... owo), which is supposed planned to be at Marina Barrage. However, due to an event is going on there (Singapore International Water Week -- co-organized by my school, Singapore Polytechnic, and Public Utilities Board), I called them to advise them to change location or make a back up plan, and so we ended up at the Esplanade.

The photoshoot was held at three different spots at the Esplanade, namely the Sky Garden, the corridor towards the Sky Garden from the escalator, and the carpark at the basement.

While we were shooting at the carpark, a security guard came over to inform us that we are not allowed to take photos within the Esplanade so we decided to start pack up and move off but only after awhile, the security guard say that he understand it is our hobby to do cosplay photoshoots. So he allowed us to continue, only that we are not allowed to take photos of the structure of the building and not to use the umbrella set up. What a kind security guard! ^^

I would be posting the photos here, in sgcafe and in my Facebook once they are ready.

The Games XPO 2010

Jointly organized by Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd (CEMS) and Rupture Gaming Pte Ltd, THE GAMES XPO 2010 is a gaming event which consists of cosplays, games and performances.

Date: 9 - 11 July 2010
Time: 12pm - 9pm
Venue: Singapore EXPO Hall 6B

Here are the highlights of the event:

Cosplay
- Cosplay Performance on stage on 10th July 2pm - 3pm
- Toy and Comics Showcases at Booths
- Latest Toy Exhibits
- Cosplay Costumes Showcase

Garena
- Competitions for heroes of Newerth & Blackshot
- Blackshot all-girl stage match on 10th July 3pm -4pm
- New Games Showcase (Dark Orbit & Heroes of Newerth)

Round1.sg
- Street Fighter Tournament and Clinic
- Beat-A-Pro Sessions
- Lucky draw with exciting prizes
- Guest Performance by Singer/Songwriter Inch Chua
- Special Appearance by top Japanese players, Momochi and Choco Blanka

Official Website: http://www.thegamesxpo.com/

Project Diva Trading Strap

Went to browse around the official Project Diva site and found that at 25 May 2010, the Project Diva Trading Strap for Track01 (Miku) was released in Japan. I was sold for 450円 each and 4500円 for a box containing 10 of it (most probably random designs as it says 'trading'). In total there are 10 different kinds including 2 secret designs.

Size : 40*55mm
Copyright SEGA
Copyright Crypton Future Media, lnc
Item Size/Weight : 15.2 x 7.5 x 6.8 cm / 150g
PAX-Code PAX0002893179
Catalog No. 4582225009151 (10 PACKAGE CODE)
Item Code 4582225009168

It can be bought from various sites like: AmiAmi (SOLD OUT),  HobbySearch (SOLD OUT), PlayAsia (IN STOCK). Each individual designs can be found in eBay but for a higher price.

Official Website for Trading Strap: HobbyStock
Track 02 (Rin) would be released SOON!

Angel Beats! - Nendoroid Petite Set 1

 
Good Smile Company would be releasing a Nendoroid Petite Set for 'Angel Beats!' series this coming October in Japan, which includes Yuri, Shiina and Yusa.

The set comes with a variety of optional parts that tie in with the series, such as Yuri’s pistol, and Shiina’s short swords. Yuri also comes with both a smiling face and an angry face, leaving you able to recreate the Angel Beats world in a variety of different ways!

It is available for preorder at:
HobbySearch
Kurocha!

Coming Soon!

 Angel Beats! - Nendoroid Petite Set 2!!

Black Rock Shooter Notebooks (Design A and B)

Have been waiting for months or can say a year! The Black Rock Shooter notebook are finally in stock in 'Kurocha!' a few days ago! To ensure that it don't run out before I go get it like last time, I ordered it online immediately and went to collect it the next day. And the store is just walking distance!

The notebooks are 15cm by 10.9cm and the Black Rock Shooter design is printed on the front and back cover, and on each individual page.

They were sold at S$9.90 each (I know... it's not cheap for that small notebook >_<).

My Loot!

Project Diva ~Dreamy Theater~

Yea.. I know I'm a bit late to cover this but I would still post this =X

Have a PSP, PS3 and the popular Hatsune Miku: Project Diva PSP game? With just 3000円 (for a Playstation Network Account) you can now play Project Diva in HD! The Project Diva ~Dreamy Theater~ streams data from your PSP game to your PlayStation 3 via a USB cable and re-renders it, giving you a HD visual on your TV screen. One good news is all your saved data, unlocked songs, custom edits, costumes and DLC packs from your PSP can be carried over and played on the PS3.

It was announced in summer this year and is now already available for download on PlayStation Network from today!





Trailer:


Disappearance of Hatsune Miku!!
 

Website: http://miku.sega.jp/dt/
Other great new stuff for Project Diva: Project Diva Arcade, Project Diva 2nd (PSP)

Fate/stay Night - Saber Nendoroid (Super Movable Edition)

There are already three Saber nendoroids released and one more would be released after October in Japan this year. However, this time the nendoroid comes with fully posable joints throughout the body, enabling more awesome poses!

She comes with three changeable expressions - a smilling face, an angry face and a face in mid-tantrum. Furthermore, she also comes with her swords, Excalibur and Caliburn with replaceable parts to create the sword in its "Invisible Air" form.

Pre-order now from:
Animetsu
AmiAmi
Hobby Search
Kurocha!

SHINE Youth Mascot Parade

From the official Mascot Parade website:

*SCAPE officially launched on 19 June, 2010! The name "*SCAPE" not only represents a physical platform where young talents can hone and showcase their skills but also a mind space which is constantly bubbling with new creations, ideations and possibilities. JOIN US this 3rd JULY at *SCAPE PLAYGROUND and experience the thrills of SHINE YOUTH FESTIVAL - COSMO 2010 at this cool new delicious new place for youth!

IT's Time for ANIME POWER!!!!!!

COSMO YOUTH PARADE will be the key highlight for SHINE Youth Festival Launch Event on 3rd JULY 2010 @ *SCAPE Mall. Expect a full day of Fantastic Activities starting from 9am, and ending at 12 Midnight!

• Launch Event features a Youth Mascot Parade March in the heart of Singapore’s prime shopping district – Orchard Road.
• 4 Key Segments of Parade March : Gaming / Arts and Culture / Environment / Community.
  
• Estimated Outreach : More than 5000 participants, 20,000 visitors and public in Orchard during the Mascot Parade.
• You can Play A Part : You are invited to take part as a Youth Parader or join us as our audience during the Parade Launch Event. Registration is now open for Paraders and Cosplayers.
• Click onRegister Now for more details.  

Website: http://www.mascotparade.org/

Seems to have become more interesting than last year's, Mascot Parade 2009! A must go event for otakus I would say XD

I am required to collate a list of volunteers from my club, SP Japanese Cultural Club, to register to help out this event as marshals. Hope that would be a good number of voluteers ^^ and that all things goes well!

Black Rock Shooter - Dead Master (Original Version)

(The deathly smile that rises above the darkness)

Good Smile Company would be releasing the Dead Master (a rival-to-be of Black Rock Shooter in the "Black Rock Shooter" anime) Original Version 1/8 scale PVC figure in November this year for around 9334円 in Japan. It is around 280mm tall and a base is included.

"Dead Master stands with a relaxed expression as a fearless smile stretches across her face. In her right hand she wields her giant sickle, “Death Scythe”, and in her left hand she holds a skull which can be replaced with a chain using the included replaceable parts. It’s a figure that shows both the mystery surrounding Dead Master, as well as emphasizes the unique style that can only be found in the world of Black Rock Shooter."



Pre-order now from:
Animetsu
AmiAmi
Hobby Link
Hobby Search
Kurocha!

Angel Beats! Tumbler

STORM would be releasing water tumblers featuring the 'Angel Beats!' series this coming August in Japan. There would be two designs, Tumbler A (Yuri & Tenshi) and Tumbler B (Yuri, Tenshi & Otonashi).

Size: Height 18cm × 7cm diameter
Body Capacity: 350ml
Material: Clear the outside AS, bottom lid ABS, polypropylene inner polypropylene in the paper

Pre-order at:
HobbySearch (Tumbler A/Tumbler B)
Kurocha! (Tumbler A/Tumbler B)

The Gathering @ Asia

 THE GATHERING @ ASIA is a Japanese sub-culture event consisting of Cosplay and Manga drawing organized by Cosplay.sg (Cost'asia). There are various competitions that would be going on for manga drawing, cosplay and many more. It was part of the launch of the new *SCAPE building at 2 Orchard Link, next to Cathay Cineleisure.

I was unable to make it on the 19th as I have an appointment thus I only went on the 20th. Sadly, most of the cosplayers went on the 19th, found it a bit boring and did not come on the 20th =[
Furthermore, I am low in funds and am using film, thus I didn't really take much photos =X
I felt quite bored over time and decided to pull out a moe chibi Yui cosplayer, a friend of mine, to do a mini photoshoot.

Here are some of my takes:

More photos on my Facebook!