No packages today...

Which is sad because I was actually expecting one. A small purchase from an online retailer that I've been debating whether to buy from or not. They had an item in-stock and with only a few left I decided to get one. Order was placed on the 15th, my account said it was ready to ship on the 17th and got an update saying it didn't ship out until the 21st! A little disappointing but I'm not passing judgment just yet as I do plan to make additional purchases at this site soon. Maybe spend the few extra dollars for UPS next time? Maybe.

S.

Sins of a Solar Empire...

Yes, I know. I'm always late to the game. Anyways. I've heard/read/seen this game since it came out. I finally decided to pick it up and try my hand out at conquering the universe. It's a spectacular game. The scenery is beautiful and the epic space-battles are... epic! If you're a fan of any kind of strategy game give Sins a look.



I'll have to post a pic of one of the capital ships!

S.

Figures...

Hello again,

As per my last few posts I've added a few recent additions. Although, I'm without a decent camera at the moment I did take a few extra pictures and I'd like to share.

First up; Non-Non. Based on the illustrations of Shunya Yamashita. This 1/8 figure by Yamato is by far my favorite. I've been a "collector" for some time and only recently expanded into the realm of Japanese figures. When I first saw this I said that I had to have it. When I heard the name Shunya Yamashita I knew I've seen it before. A quick wiki and google search gave me some great info and I instantly became a fan of his work. (Although, I still haven't gotten any of his books.) I wish to expand my figure collection with more figures based off his work. I think these will be the central part of my figure collection.




Again, I apologize for the poor quality of the photographs. I hope to correct that soon.

Back to Non-Non. This is a superb figure. With a great amount of detail and an almost flawless paint job. There are a few areas where the paint goes beyond the intended point, but it's only noticeable at very close views. Still, the pose and overall workmanship is quite stunning.

The next figure is Fuka Ayase from the comic Yotsuba&! This 1/8 figure is by Kaiyoko. As I mentioned in the post when I got her. I won her in a contest at Mania.com. I enter all their contests in the hopes of winning. Although, I can't call myself a fan of the manga it was a nice surprise to actually win a figure. She's really well sculpted with a nice attention to detail.




She's a welcome addition to the collection.

Anyways, so thats it for my FIRST figure review. I know they'll get better once I get into the swing of things.

S.

I won!

Hey gang,

As you know I recommend Mania to everyone. I actually interact mostly with Mania through their iPhone app. I love having news of my type at my fingertips all the time.

Anyways, they have contests to win figures and behold... I won!

Fuka Ayase from Yotsuba!

I don't read it but I guess this can give me a great excuse to start! I'll have a pic up shortly.

Thanks Mania!

S.

New toy...

Ello!

Some new things. First, my newest addition. She's so pretty. :)


Shunya Yamashita's Non Non by Yamato. She is my favorite and had to have her when I first saw it. Going to do a review. :) Thanks to Shlane for the B-Day present!

Also made an addition to my DeviantArt page. I wish I could put more up but the lack of drive lately has been depressing. Maybe with this new job I can find the inspiration to get my own stuff done now.

Check back soon!

S.