Author Archives: Tier

Xecty from Shining Wind (Swimsuit Version)

written on May 26, 2011 by Tier

It’s not uncommon for figures to get delayed, but some delays are just inexplicable. Like Xecty’s, for instance. I ordered her last summer during Hobby Search’s EMS shipping discount sale. And then I waited. And waited. I mean, this is … Continue reading →

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Doll Review – vmf50 Super Sonico (NSFW)

written on May 21, 2011 by Tier

Yamato’s vmf50 line continues apace, with the company having recently released Image Girl #5 Ami and having shown off a couple of concept dolls at Doll Show 31. And Super Sonico’s popularity continues apace, with both Orchid Seed and Yamato … Continue reading →

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Dakimakura Review – Hinata Harigaya from the Art of Nakaba ReiMei (NSFW)

written on May 17, 2011 by Tier

You know what they say about the best-laid schemes of mice and men. I had hoped to have had Saber Alter’s backdrop ready by now but other events – including a prolonged period of exultation after watching the Lakers get … Continue reading →

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Junko Hattori from Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou (Queen’s Gate Version)

written on May 11, 2011 by Tier

One of the nice things about Hobby Japan’s Queen’s Gate series is that it gives a spotlight to a few characters who wouldn’t otherwise get a lot of love from figure makers. Dizzy was one, at least until Alter made … Continue reading →

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Preorder Outlook XI

written on May 6, 2011 by Tier

Another month, another list of preorders to think about. Figures are coming out fast and furious and since my Junko pictures came out junk, let’s take a look at some of the things I’ve ordered and am thinking about ordering.

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Dizzy from Guilty Gear XX Accent Core (Alter Version)

written on April 30, 2011 by Tier

Back when I wrote about Kotobukiya’s Dizzy, I mentioned that I wished a better manufacturer like Alter or Max Factory had done the figure instead. Dizzy was the main reason I first played the Guilty Gear series and while I … Continue reading →

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Nanoha Takamachi from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha (actsta Version)

written on April 24, 2011 by Tier

Action figures are a very popular segment of the figure market but I haven’t ever reviewed one here. That changes today as I’ve finally gotten around to taking some pictures of Good Smile Company’s Nanoha. This is part of their … Continue reading →

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Eleanor Mercer from Honey Blonde (NSFW)

written on April 19, 2011 by Tier

Many of the figures I reviewed early this year were fighting girls but now we are seeing a glut of swimsuit girls. Following Nadeko is Eleanor Mercer. Like Nadeko, Eleanor sports a sunny expression that is sure to cheer up … Continue reading →

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Nadeko Sengoku from Bakemonogatari

written on April 14, 2011 by Tier

Many of the figures I buy tend to fall into at least one of two categories – usually they are holding some kind of weapon or they are dressed in an overt sexual manner. Nadeko could technically fit into that … Continue reading →

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Fate Testarossa from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha (Phantom Minds Version)

written on April 9, 2011 by Tier

This year has seen a profusion of Tamaki, Sonico, and Miku figures, but Fate Testarossa has quietly staked her own claim as an It-Girl of 2011. Alter has already released an astonishing three figures of her in this year’s first … Continue reading →

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