Author Archives: Tier

Miku Append from Vocaloid

written on December 11, 2011 by Tier

Miku Hatsune’s popularity among figure collectors is ascendant, and though it seemed like she would have to share the 2011 hobby spotlight with Tamaki Kousaka and Super Sonico, most of Sonico’s figures won’t be coming out until next year and … Continue reading →

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Dakimakura Review – Charlotte Dunois from Infinite Stratos (NSFW)

written on December 6, 2011 by Tier

It’s time for pillowcase show-and-tell, and today we’ve got one from Infinite Stratos, that sci-fi harem show whose most notable contribution to anime culture is the tremendous amount of quality porn it has inspired. While the show’s plot is nothing … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: On Prints and Post-Processing

written on December 1, 2011 by Tier

For most of us, the process of taking pictures is digital from start to finish. The picture is captured by a digital camera, uploaded to a computer, optionally imported into Lightroom, Photoshop, or some other processing application, and then is … Continue reading →

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Ming Yue

written on November 27, 2011 by Tier

Ming Yue is the latest figure in E2046’s ORI series. Probably best known for making prepainted figures of recast resin, E2046 also sculpts their own figures, which they label their ORI lineup. Many of their figures feature female fighters, and … Continue reading →

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Ivy Valentine from Soul Calibur IV (Queen’s Gate Version)

written on November 22, 2011 by Tier

There ought to be more figures of fighting game characters, and of the fighting game characters who deserves figures, Ivy Valentine should be near the top of the list. She has one of the most easily-identifiable designs in fighting games, … Continue reading →

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Sasara Kusugawa from To Heart 2: Dungeon Travelers (Paladin Version)

written on November 16, 2011 by Tier

Despite not being particularly religious, I always like to play as a paladin in role-playing games. I’ve always admired the ethos of the paladin: the self-sacrificing knight devoted to justice and charity. My party leader in the Bard’s Tale games … Continue reading →

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Yui Takamura from Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse (Lingerie Version) (NSFW)

written on November 11, 2011 by Tier

The sexy bodysuit is a staple of science fiction anime. The most famous, of course, are the Evangelion plugsuits, but personally, the Muv-Luv Alternative pilot suits are my favorite designs. They are borderline ridiculous and very sexy, and are instantly … Continue reading →

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Dakimakura Review – Vivio from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS (NSFW)

written on November 6, 2011 by Tier

Though Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha has finished its television run – at least until they decide to animate ViVid and Force – its popularity continues to flourish thanks to a huge spectrum of goods featuring its characters. The list of … Continue reading →

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Strength from Black Rock Shooter (Animation Version)

written on November 2, 2011 by Tier

As we get older, it seems that time moves quicker and the world changes more rapidly. However, there are some constants that do not change. Death and taxes are among the less comforting, but for figure collectors, there are at … Continue reading →

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Yukino Hongou from Kowaku no Toki (NSFW)

written on October 28, 2011 by Tier

Having owned this figure for some months now, I ponder whether I want to take pictures of it and write a post about it. I don’t think it’s a good idea, because it is not a very good figure and … Continue reading →

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