News: Bandai revealed Hybrid Grade vol.2 at Jumpfesta 2013

At the Jumpfesta 2013, Bandai had displayed the prototype of Hybrid Grade vol.1 as well as revealing the Hybrid Grade vol.2 at their display.

I have no doubt that vol.1 is ready nice, but personally I don't feel the same for vol.2. Based on the picture all three figures in vol.2 are Cell, the Imperfect Cell, Semi-perfect Cell and Perfect Cell. But the Imperfect Cell and Semi-perfect Cell seems to be previous release from the Digital Grade series based on the picture. I really hope they can have new sculpts on these two Cells for their Hybrid Grade vol.2.

Source from: Cybergundam

News: Banpresto released prototypes of upcoming Ichiban Kuji items at Jumpfesta 2013

At the recent Jumpfesta 2013 which was held on 22nd and 23rd Dec, Banpresto had display some of their upcoming release of Ichiban Kuji items, which includes Dragon Ball, One Piece, Gintama and Hunter x Hunter. Let's check the pictures!

There are really some nice figurines displays, I can't wait to get hold on the Dragon Ball prizes!


Source from: Cybergundam

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Oh we have the Kame Sensei (Master Roshi) as the santa claus, hohoho.

Special thanks to all my readers and hope you guys enjoy this holiday seasons.
Best wishes from James and Neko.

New: More Asuna Figures on latest Magazine scans

If you have been reading this blog, you would have seen the prototype pictures of Asuna in the Beach Queen series here which was posted about 1 month ago. And from the latest Hobby Japan Magazine scans, the full colored prototype of this awesome Asuna Beach Queen is revealed. 

Other then the Beach Queen series, figma also revealed their Asuna figure prototype picture on this series of  Hobby Japan. With figma Kirito recently available for preorder, it wouldn't be long before they can reunited again as figma figure!

Source from: Toysdaily

My afterthoughts on the last episode of Sword Art Online anime (Contains Spoilers)

Today marks the end of one of my favorite anime, Sword Art Online. At episode 25, the anime adaption of SAO had finally shown the reunion of Kirito and Asuna, the closing of all Alfheim Online and the launching a new online world.

 Asuna finally awakes and officially intro herself to Kirito.

They had their first kiss in real life and both enrolled into a school

specially made for students who were trapped in SAO

Later on there was a reunion party for all players from SAO

Aincrad! Yes it is the floating castle from SAO. Now a new world is created

by the seeds given by Kabaya to Kirito. And it seems now Kirito and his friends

 from SAO and ALO is joining force to beat their way up to the 100th floor!

The new game avatar of Asuna asking Leefa and Kirito to catch with the 

others who are flying their way to the Aincrad!

 Now that SAO has ended, I feel somehow lost.. Haha.. But I am hoping there will be a second season of SAO soon since only Arc 1 and 2 is included in this 25 episode. Hoping to see Arc 3 and 4 which were written in the light novel by Reki Kawahara. Ok, this is the end of this post, thanks all for viewing!


Source from swordartonline.wikia.com

News: Kotobukiya announced Sword Art Online - Asuna Aincrad Ani*Statue

Saw announcement of this figure posted on Kotobukiya's facebook page and thought of sharing it here too. Being a fan of Sword Art Online (SAO), I am really excited that Kotobukiya is making a statue of Asuna. And seriously this so far one of the best Asuna figure I have seen based on the picture. Check them out below!

"A Kotobukiya Japanese import! The next beautiful Ani*Statue from Kotobukiya comes from Sword Art Online, a Japanese light novel series by Reki Kawahara with illustrations by Abec that's been adapted into manga, anime, and a video game. First up is the main protagonists of the game Sword Art Online, Asuna Aincrad! A member (and sub-leader) of the Blood Oath clan, Asuna's in-game avatar appears here in a stunning display as she seems to float in mid-air above a unique base with broken column and gold rings. The girl wears her clan's white and red "armor", a beautiful outfit highlighted by its blood red skirt, white top with long trailing coat, and tiny red crosses decorating the ensemble. In her right hand Asuna wield her iconic sword, though her smiling face reassures you that there's no danger she can't handle. The girl's dynamic pose and outfit are sure to be a hit with fans of the series as well as collectors of beautiful Ani*Statues! Sculpted by Hirotoshi Nakanura, Asuna is almost  8 ½ inches tall floating above her display base." - From Kotobukiya's Facebook

According to source this Asuna statue will be availabe in Jun 2013. It is a must get for me as a SAO fan. So fellow SAO fans, be quick to get it if you are interested, for some reason I feel this figure will be selling fast!

Source from: Kotobukiya's facebook

News: Hot Toys announced Alien vs. Predator - 1/6 scale Scar Predator

Just posted the teaser image yesterday here and here it comes the full revealed 1/6 scale Scar Predator. Thought of sharing the pictures here.

"Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Scar Predator Collectible Figure from the Alien vs. Predator movie. The movie-accurate Scar Predator collectible is specially crafted based on his image in the movie, highlighting the newly developed head sculpt, highly detailed body armor, weapons and accessories, as well as detachable light-up mask" - From Hot Toys Community (Facebook)

Well honestly speaking, I do not collect any of the Aliens or Predators. But from the info I got, this may be a re-release, but it definitely has much more improvements compared to the earlier release. 

Source from: Hot Toys Community