Vocaloid (Winter Wear) Photoshoot

Today I went for a photoshoot for two cosplayers cosplaying Gakupo and Luka from Vocaloid in winter wear. There were total three photographers, one which is a friend of the Luka coser, another which is a fellow friend of mine who is a photographer and of course me! XD

Had a super great time as the photoshoot move on and the last part where the shoot was at Marina Bay Helix Bridge, with the fireworks there as the theme. That part of the photoshoot was just super EEPIC!! Me and the other photographer, Yeen Shong, were so busy running around to try to get good pics of the fireworks with the cosplayers. Yes! With! I had taken photos of fireworks before but I never tried taking fireworks with human while rushing here and there to get a good angle in a fast pace. It was a great learning experience for me XD

In overall, the photoshoot was very good, I had fun and most importantly, I learned much (Level UP!! XD)

Photos posting soon~

Google Search Engine Homepage Background

If you have not noticed, you can change the background of the Google search engine homepage while you are logged into your google account!

I set mine to Azunyah~ ^^

The option for a custom background image is available from the bottom left link on the main Google homepage.

Project Diva 2nd!!

Retail release of Project Diva 2nd is actually tomorrow but I got my hands on it today and play it one day in advance! ^^ -excited!-

The game worked on my 5.00m33-6 firmware with 6.20 plug-in.

Firstly, the user interface did change a lot and looks very nice and under the game section, there is Tutorial - where it teaches how each keys (cross, circle, triangle, square, left, right, up, down, continuous) are pressed, Free Play - where the songs are, and Extra.

Shall blog about it tomorrow. My hands are already itching to play it! XD

Mio-chan arrived!!

(refer to my post)

Have been waiting very anxiously for this! Arrived at the Kurocha! store today, I immediately rushed down to fetch her up once I got the news of her arrival.

Carefully, I removed the white paper wrapped around the box, removed the sticker on the lid of the box and took out the figma and accessories.

mm... the straps for the bass and the bag

Some instructions!

Still in box =3

The figma was made from PVC and ABS, and with all the details, this figma is just awesome! The texture is great and the shirt, skirt, the front part of the hair and the bag is rather soft so more poses can be made easily without much constraints and at the same time make them more close to 'real'.

Mio-chan is now ready to go!

Yoshi! All ready to play!

Woops! and she fell o_o "Mio-chan! daijoubu??"

Err... -censors- o_o

oh noo... don't cry Mio-chan!! X[

New shoes for Mio while comforting Mio-chan

after much attempts to comfort Mio-chan... she smiled! ^^

time for Mio-chan to rest at home!

Black Gold Saw

Black Gold Saw figure and figma from the animation, Black Rock Shooter, appeared at the Wonder Festival last Sunday. Pre-orders are not available yet.

Scale Figure

Figma

Would post in this blog the links for pre-orders when ready! ^^

Black Rock Shooter Metal Charm Collection

Good Smile Company released two Black Rock Shooter Metal Charms this month in Japan for 3619円. It is made from brass and measures 100mm

From the popular "Black Rock Shooter" comes a brand new Metal Charm Collection! The first in the collection is the well-known "Rock Cannon", and it has been made into a metal charm whilst keeping its solid feeling and appearance in tact,. It can be kept just for collection sake, or used as an accessory with the included chain - an accessory any fan should keep with them.

Available at:
AmiAmi

Dead Master’s iconic weapon - the Dead Scythe! An amazing new addition to the Black rock Shooter lineup and a great accessory for you, of your figures!

Available at:
AmiAmi

1/8 Black Rock Shooter PVC figure 2nd Run!

The 1/8 Black Rock Shooter PVC figure (Rock Cannon version) is out for a second run! Good Smile Company would be re-releasing it this coming December in Japan for about 9333円.

Introduction on Black Rock Shooter:
The original illustration by huke, "BLACK ROCK SHOOTER" has been brought to life as a PVC figure! When ryo first saw huke’s illustration, he was inspired to compose a song based on the image, huke then created a PV for that song, which became a huge hit online. Even a CD has been released!

'She has been sculpted holding her huge Rock Cannon, in an striking pose that draws out her mysterious charm. Her flowing hair and jacket, as well as her weapon and beautiful stand have all been carefully sculpted - even the smallest of details have had careful attention paid to them, making this a top quality figure from anybody’s viewpoint.'

Pre-orders Available at:
AmiAmi
Kurocha!

Dead Master figma (Black Rock Shooter)

The rival of Black Rock Shooter finally has a figma!
Max Factory is releasing the Dead Master figma SP013 from the anime, Black Rock Shooter, this coming October in Japan for about 2857円.

Two faces are included, a smiling face and a sadistic tounge-out face, Dead Master’s iconic jet-black Dead Scythe, featuring incredible detailing, and her giant skulls - the figma release includes two skulls with special bases to recreate scenes from the anime! A stand for the figma is included too.

Pre-orders available at:
AmiAmi
Archonia
HobbySearch
JList
Kurocha!
Otacute
PlayAsia
ToysLogic

Teenage Cosplay 2010

 
The very first Teenage Cosplay 2010 will be happening at the year end mega event, TEENAGE BIG DAY OUT at Suntec Convention Centre! It is going to be a weekend of funfilled excitement and entertainment and Teenage hopes for the largest congregation of cosplayers there! So spread the word to all your friends and other anime/cosplay enthusiasts and come down in force during the TEENAGE COSPLAY 2010 Championships happening 5 to 7 November!


Sign up for the Teenage Cosplay 2010
Championships and you may stand a chance to win cash and prizes of up to $2000 plus a chance to be photographed by Teenage and featured in a special section of Teenage magazine! So what are you waiting for? Sign up now!

To register, email Teenage at cosplay@key-editions.com with the following details:

Name
NRIC
Age
Gender
Contact Number
Address
Email Address
School/Occupation
Your Cosplay Character
Photo Of You in Cosplay


Details for the Teenage Cosplay 2010 Championship:

Cosplayers can be either solo or a group
All participants must be between 13 to 21 years of age
Participants below 18 years old must seek parental consent
Closing date for registration is 13 August 2010
Preliminary Rounds will be on the Official Teenage Facebook page
Contestants must get the most "Likes" to advance
Selected finalists will be photographed and featured in the Teenage Magazine
Finalists need to attend the Grand Finals of the Teenage Cosplay 2010 Championships on Teenage Big Day Out in 6 and 7 November 2010
Finalists will have 10 minutes of free stage segment where they can showcase themselves to the judges
Any musical accompiant is to be prepared by the finalists

For any further enquiries, please call 6547-7756 or email Teenage at marketing@key-editions.com

Details on poster here.
Information from SGCafe thread: http://sgcafe.com/events/74490-teenage-cosplay-2010-a.html

New Code Geass Project's Launch Revealed (Update 4)

Saw the news of the revealed launch of the new Code Geass Project to be starting this year?
Here is the news if from Anime News Network last year:

Bandai's mobile phone website m-pub.channel.or.jp is hosting a graphic that reads as follows:


New Code Geass
Project Launch Green-Lit!

Wait for more info in 2010!!



The image adds that this project represents a "rebirth" and that Geass will take a new step starting today. The message is signed with the name, "ZERO."

In the January 2009 issue of Gakken's Animedia magazine, the Sunrise anime studio indicated the possibility of more plans for its Code Geass science-fiction franchise. Sunrise created and animated the Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion television anime series and its R2 sequel. Sunrise did not indicate the format that any hypothetical future plans might take. The Adult Swim television programming block ran Bandai Entertainment's adaptation of the R2 sequel in North America.

Image © Sunrise/Project Geass, MBS

Character Design © CLAMP

Update: More background information added.

Update 2: The website has reverted back to its earlier contents, and the image revealing the new Code Geass project is no longer posted on the main page, even though it is still available by directly accessing its address.

Update 3: The same message that appeared on the mobile website also appears on the franchise's computer website after the main page downloads a Flash interstitial. It was also repeated during Saturday's "Kiseki no Tanjōbi" event. Thanks eaglestorm and Crystal.

Update 4: The franchise's computer website has posted a page devoted to the new project. The page has a message from Code Geass producer Yoshitaka Kawaguchi. According to Kawaguchi, the new project will feature the simultanteous releases of comic series, music, new products under development, and visual works. More details will be revealed in the January issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Newtype magazine, which ships this week.

There is not much updates since then but according to rumours, the new Code Geass project would come out as a new anime season (R3?), a gaiden (side story), a new manga series, and a possible animated movie.

I am totally looking forward to the new project as the Code Geass anime (both first and second season) are just awesome! ^^

Video found in YouTube relating to the rumours:

Updates on Anime News Network:
Code Geass Gaiden: Bōkoku no Akito Anime Announced

Do comment to this post if there is any updates you say somewhere! ^^ Thx!

Angel Beats! - Nendoroid Petite Set 2

The Angel Beats! Nendoroid Petite Set 2 is finally available for preorders! (refer to this post)
Good Smile Company would be releasing a Nendoroid Petite Set for 'Angel Beats!' series this coming November in Japan, which includes Otonashi, Tenshi (Kanade) and Yui.

The set comes with optional items, such as Tenshi's Hand Sonic parts, Otonashi's gun and Yui's guitar, allowing for a variety of different poses and scenes to be remade in Nendoroid form. Tenshi also comes with two facial expressions: her standard emotionless face, as well as the smiling face that she showed in the final episode.

Made from ABS & PVC materials and with stands included, it would be retailed at about 2100円.

The Tenshi in this set looks so much more cuter than the one included in the Dengeki G's August Magazine! Especially the smilling one! So moe! I am so going to get this set!!
 

Yui is also very cute!! <3

Pre-orders available at:
AmiAmi
HobbySearch
Kurocha!
Otacute