TAGCOM 6 Event Report (Yes, We Had a Display There!)

When we have anime figure displays, we’re usually given at least a month to prepare for the event. Why a month? Well, consider that not only do we have to invite lenders and record their figures to be displayed in the event, but we also have to layout the name tags for the figures and have further discussions with the organizers with regards to the floor space we have to work with. I think this is why our latest stint at TAGCOM 6 at Robinson’s Place Manila last March 31 to April 1 has got to be one of our most impressive showings yet. It may not have been as grandiose as our previous displays but given the extremely rushed preparation time we had, we’re quite proud of the showcase we had.

Hobby Japan January 2012 Scans (Max Factory Luka WOOT!!!)

The latest scans from Japan’s highly respected hobby magazine, Hobby Japan, have just come out and as usual, oodles of new figures to look forward to are once again in the spotlight. This issue seems to be much more interesting than the last two were, particularly due to the presence of very recognizable characters most otaku identify with.

Figure Review: GSC Nendoroid Shiina Mayuri

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Hello again blog readers! Since I’m not that busy I’ve decided to post another review this time on GSC’s Nendoroid Shiina Mayuri or Mayushii from the Hit Anime Steins;Gate.

She was released last September at the SRP of 3,333 Japanese Yen (much like other nendoroids)

Hobby Japan December 2011 Scans (OH GOD, YES SHISHIO!!!)

Another Hobby Japan issue, another round of figures to salivate upon. Scans for the December issue of Japan’s foremost hobby collectors’ magazine don’t quite reach epic levels, but compared to last month’s downright boring announcements, these ones are much more excitable.

Team Onii-chan! at The Best of Anime 2011 Day 1

Day 1 of The Best of Anime 2011 has just closed its chapter and along with it, Team Onii-chan’s display event for the said event. While the crowd was not at par with that of Otaku Expo 2011’s or the display area as well-protected, the convention was still enjoyable and full of energy as the team continues to build its reputation for being the most active and fan-friendly anime toy collecting community in the country today. As always, here’s some shots that I’ve taken from both the event and our totally awesome display.

Robotics;Notes Follows Steins;Gate, Mad Scientists Nowhere to be Found

Following the footsteps of highly popular “scientific adventure games,” “Chaos;HEAd” and “Steins;Gate,” Nitroplus and 5pb. are teaming up once again to deliver another highly anticipated release entitled, “Robotics;Notes.” Details are still quite scarce but based on the preview video, augmented reality may play a part in the plot. The game will be available for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles next spring 2012. While “Robotics;Notes” looks to be promising for now, one can only hope if the game will feature a cast of characters equally demented and outrageous as the wildly popular “Steins;Gate.”

GSC 1/8 Makise Kurisu Travels Through Time to take Your Money

With the recent ending of time paradox SCIENCE! anime Steins;Gate, Good Smile Company comes from the future to give us uninformed masses a post from Mikatan of a 1/8 scale model of Makise Kurisu.

TUTURUUUUU!!! Steins;Gate Movie in 2012!!!

Mad scientist Hououin Kyouma will once again be making a time leap, this time on the big screen. The much-unexpected news was announced after the showing of the final episode of the immensely popular TV series.

Slender Body of Christina is An Instant Get for Me

So after Wave’s Beach Queens version of Mayushii. Makise Kurisu (My Christina) finally wore her swim suit for us to realize that Slender Body is SEXY… :)

What can I say? She so cute with that shy look… and definitely her signature neck tie just sealed the deal. She also comes with a pink and white “donut,” also known as lifesaver… suit for her aware/alert personality… :)

The base is awesome, notice the hair and you will notice that the color quality is topnotch.Oh wait!.. Kurisu-chan still has a sexy back… hehehehe :)

Really love this fig, and will surely preorder one. Before GSC will release her scaled fig, might as well get her BQ version.

You can have the best “assistant” for a good price of 3800Yen and with a release date of late March next year… :)

Money will Time Travel to 5pb/Nitroplus’ Official Steins;Gate Divergence Meter Replica

Final episode of Steins;Gate will air this week, and all fans of the anime are excited to watch the thrilling, nerve wracking ending. So 5pb/Nitroplus is offering S;G fans to purchase their limited edition replicas of divergence meter.

So, what is this Divergence Meter is all about? It keeps track of the magnitude of differences between time lines . If you want more details about it, listen to/watch Suzu-chan on Episode 15 as she explains Okarin the functions and also the effects of the changes in the numbers of the meter.

Two versions of divergence meter are being sold.

Alpha world line (I believe the numbers are in default 0.00000) = 62,800 yen

Beta world line = 59,800yen

The fun/cool part is you can also use the replicas as  clock, alarm clock, calendar and sound recorder.Also includes different sound effects. It produces sound every time the numbers change.

A software is included to be able to make some changes on the divergence meter by just connect it to computer via USB port.

A very interesting item with a price that is not interesting enough. But if you’re one of die hard fans of S;G, Okarin or Suzuha Amane, I guess this replica is just good fit for your room… :)

Steins;Gate Cheerful Surprise is Surprising

GSC, the leading company of figure stuff, shows us a new surprise and this surprise is a Cheerful Version of the two ladies from time traveling SCIENCE Anime Steins;Gate. Makise Kurisu and Shiina Mayuri.

Steins;Gate Mayuri Shiina BEACH QUEENS by Wave

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Following the success of the Beach Queen’s series, Wave decided to release Mayuri Shiina of Steins;Gate.

Hobby Japan October 2011 Scans

The October 2011 issue of hobby-institution and soothsayer of otaku poverty, Hobby Japan, reveals upcoming figures to watch out for in the coming months and as always a certain Madoka never fails to make what is now a necessary appearance, along with her Newtonian demon kitty, QB.

Kotobukiya 1/8 Makise Kurisu Resale!

Kotobukiya 1/8 Makise Kurisu 
Price: Y7800
Release date: late-Junary 2012

Even without the anime to use as a popularity platform, Kotobukiya dared to release Steins;Gate tsundere heroine Makise Kurisu’s 1/8 scaled figure last September 2010.

Obviously, the figure didn’t sell well despite the fact that the game is quite popular in Japan. Now that the Steins;Gate anime is making a name for itself as one of the best anime titles this year (even with the irksome start), Kotobukiya took the opportunity for a comeback and decided to have a re-release of the figure, due late January 2012.

To those of you who missed the first release, here’s your most awaited chance to grab the very first Steins;Gate scale figure.