Author Archives: Tier

Tamaki Kousaka from To Heart 2 (Black Underwear Version)

written on March 16, 2013 by Tier

Given the prevalence of Tamaki Kousaka figures in the market, it’s a little surprising that we haven’t looked at a Tamaki figure here in 364 days. It seems like you can’t go a month without seeing a new Tamaki figure … Continue reading →

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Horizon Ariadust from Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere (Wave Version)

written on March 8, 2013 by Tier

Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere was one of my favorite shows from the fall 2011 anime season. It features a compelling setting, a likeable cast, a delightfully dense plot, and some of the nicest character designs in all of … Continue reading →

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Preorder Outlook XXV

written on February 28, 2013 by Tier

It’s the end of the month and that means it is time to look at some figures that I am thinking about ordering. This past month’s Wonder Festival saw many great figures make their public debuts, and though not many … Continue reading →

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Year Four Retrospective

written on February 23, 2013 by Tier

Tentacle Armada is four years old today. That’s 232 figure and doll reviews, 38 dakimakura cover reviews, and one tentacle stand review. I’m pretty amazed that this site is still around, and that I’ve managed to stick to a fairly … Continue reading →

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Dakimakura Review – Inori Yuzuriha from Guilty Crown (Evening Call Version) (NSFW)

written on February 21, 2013 by Tier

Guilty Crown is often compared to shows like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Code Geass, but regardless of their parallels in plot structure, characterization, and themes, it seems clear that it is not their equal when it comes to merchandising power. … Continue reading →

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Fate T. Harlaown from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS (Bunny Version)

written on February 16, 2013 by Tier

The latest bunny figure from FREEing is Fate T. Harlaown, Nanoha’s adversary-turned-best-buddy. It was a little weird seeing Nanoha in the skimpy bunny costume, since her sex appeal isn’t typically played up, at least when it comes to figures. However, … Continue reading →

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Shizuru Nakatsu from Rewrite (NSFW)

written on February 8, 2013 by Tier

There are scads and oodles of swimsuit figures out there, so let’s take a look at Shizuru Natsuru, one of the heroines from Key’s well-regarded visual novel Rewrite. Rewrite is notable for being an all-ages game, unlike many of their … Continue reading →

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Dakimakura Review – Fate T. Harlaown from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS (Evening Call Version) (NSFW)

written on January 31, 2013 by Tier

While I enjoy taking pictures of the figures that I buy, I’m a collector like everyone else in this hobby, and one of the things that I enjoy doing is finding stuff featuring characters that I like, particularly if it … Continue reading →

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Preorder Outlook XXIV

written on January 30, 2013 by Tier

Since I have a self-mandated quota of six posts per month to reach, it’s time to look at some of the stuff due for release later this year (that also means that there will be a pillowcase review tomorrow). Although … Continue reading →

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Samurai Katanako from 7th Dragon 2020

written on January 26, 2013 by Tier

The schoolgirl-with-weapons theme is a very popular one, so much so that it’s made its way into Hollywood films like Kill Bill and Sucker Punch. Still, it is a quintessential theme associated with pop Japanese culture, particularly anime and video … Continue reading →

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