Anime, Otakism and the Rantings And Ravings of Japanese Popular Culture
I’ve been waiting forever for the release date for the ARX-7 by Alter to be announced, but after almost a year of playing the waiting game, there was still no hint. Only some prototypes at the various figurine events. In Wonderfest ‘08, there seemed to be no pictures of the ARX-7 taken. I started to worry that it might have been dropped.
Then, I saw this.
This is why you should frequent GA Graphic. They cover stuff no one else covers.
Anyone heard of figurine company EyeUp?
Apparently, there are rather unknown, and if you compare them to other larger companies such as the Trinity (GSC, Alter, Max Factory), it’s like comparing an Evangelion to a Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.
Still, I somehow chanced upon EyeUp’s website, and some of the stuff they are featuring for the upcoming WonderFest have caught my attention.
I was so close to getting the WF 2007 Haruhi figurine,with all the special parts included from Latendo. And I’m glad I didn’t get it. Or I would be feeling damn stupid right now.
This made my day much better, knowing I didn’t get it.
Looks like the Haruhi is going to be released in November at 6000 yen.Much cheaper than forking out $170 for one.
Another one I wanted to get would be the Fate/Tiger Colosseum Saber Plushie,which is also to be released in November at 2500 yen. Again,much cheaper than paying close to $60.
Only bad thing,you have to be in Japan,and the order closes on 19th August. I’m going to head down to Toyntoys this Friday to ask if they take in orders. If not,then I might turn to Benny. Or I might not get at all.
When I said I would not be updating till the exams ended,I guess I lied. =p
Anyway,when my friend in Japan decided to go to the Wonderfest 2007,I asked him to get me some stuff. Half of my mind was thinking “I doubt he’ll be able to get the stuff. It would have ran out by the time it’s his turn”
Looks like I was wrong.
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