I don't have a PS2, so I can't pick this up, sadly. And even if I did, my wallet would probably burn, shrivel, burn again, then get swept away by the winds of the gaming industry, Type-Moon and Capcom.In essence, for every special edition of Fate/Unlimited Codes, a 2-D fighting sim based off type-moon's Fate/Stay Night, for the PS2, which releases on Dec 18, which costs a MIND-F***'IN 10490 yen, you get a LE White Saber Figma!If you, like me, have little monetary resources and desire to keep both your kidneys and your liver whole, there is a regular edition for 7,340 yen.I may be slowking in posting this, so IN B4 SLOWKING.[[All news curteousy of Dengeki Online]]
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Here are today's "really cool products" that I've picked out for you, out of the 30+ new items we've added to the J-List and JBOX.com sites today. Note that some products may be "not safe for work" but that all links will allow you to redirect yourself either to the J-List or JBOX.com websites. To see all the J-List products, check out J-List or the JBOX.com updated products link. Smile Slime Plush Small ~ Dragon Quest. Fans of the Dragon Quest video game series, we've got more Smile Slime for you: a super cute small plush that's great for displaying in your room or your computer. Great design, very high quality. Smile Slime Nintendo DS Lite Touch Pen Set. Then, something cool for Nintendo DS owners: an upgraded stylus featuring Smile Slime, the famous monsters from the Dragon Quest series. These cool DS styluses are now in stock. Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya CD: Character Song Volume 1. Enjoy this awesome Haruhi Suzumiya CD featuring al the songs sung by Haruhi (voice actress Aya Hirano, who also voices Konota from Lucky Star). Hello KITTY WAGARA Bento Set ~ Box & Buit-in Chopsticks & Bag. Here's a really nice item in Sanrio's Hello Kitty Wagara series" that includes everything you need to have a really cool Hello Kitty lunch: 2-tier bento box, chopsticks, and outer Hello Kitty case. Diet Obento 300. Here's a great idea: dieting with bento! Because rice is such a satisfying thing to eat, and because a bento box allows you to limit the amount of food you bring for lunch, it's a great way to diet when you want to lose a few pounds. This is a really nice book that helps show you how. Tokyo Journal #262 Winter 2007/2008. Tokyo Journal is the premier magazine of life and culture in Japan's largest city, an all-English magazine filled with articles on what's hot in Tokyo. We've gotten the newest issue in stock today. Fraulein Revoltech #002 Rin Tohsaka ~ Fate/Stay night. I just love the Fraulein series from Revoltech, which recreates incredibly detailed anime figures with dozens of points of articulation, so you can make dozens of interesting poses. Revoltech Winged Evangelion Mass Production Type, Megatron. Also for fans of the Revoltech line, enjoy fresh stock of these totally cool toys: the mass production winged Evas from the End of Evangelion movie, as well as that most excellent villain, Megaton. SUSHI Key Chain ~ IKURA. There's more fun sushi keychains on the site, this time in the form of ikura, the delicious cod fish roe on rice. Have the most unique keychain of anyone you know. Made n Japan. SESAME STREET Quilted Pencil Case. Sesame Street is beloved by many Japanese fans, who grew up watching it just like you and me. This is a rare soft pencil case designed for the Japanese market that we've got for you. DX Woman's YUKATA Set with English Instruction ~ YUKATA w/ OBI & Geta. This is really special: a full cotton kimono (yukata) for women that comes with everything you need: obi, wooden geta sandals, and even full instructions in English on how to wear it properly. Cool Japanese Pens. We've added a new pen that's great for writing for hours on end, the Dr. Grip from Pilot, which is one of the most famous pen makers in Japan. Or if you'd like something you can twirl instead, we've gotten in the new Pen-Mawashi Cyber Type pens with LED lights in the tips as well as adjustable weights on the ends, so spinning them will surely attractive a crowd of people. iTunes Japan Music Cards. The newest animated film by Hayao Miyazaki is Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, which may end up being the last film by the master of animation from Japan. If you'd like to sample the great soundtrack by Joe Hisaishi, the iTunes link is right here, and it can be purchased with the prepaid iTunes cards from J-List. Shingetsu - New Moon ~ The Art of Chouniku. Gorgeous artbook by illustrator Yamamoto Keiji, also known as Chouniku (meaning "super meat"), who has created some amazing characters for anime and games, like Disgaea, or Phantom Kingdom and Phantom Brave. Hardcover art book, fabulous printing quality, and back in stock today. Lucky Cat Tea Cup, Tea Pot. Our line of Lucky Cat Tea Cups which can be inverted and used as cups or displayed as traditional luck-bringing statues are a hit. Also, see the full sizes Lucky Cat Tea Pot, a really fantastic item from Japan. Cinnamoroll HIRAGANA Learning Book with HIRAGANA Chart. Our Cinnamoroll notebook that teaches you the hiragana writing system is back in stock. It comes with a cool pull-out poster for memorizing the writing system, too. Nendoroid Demon Detective Nogami Neuro *Preorder*. The newest Nendoroid series is available for preorder, and they're really cute. It's the Demon Detective Nogami Neuro, a popular supernatural mystery detective manga that you'll be seeing more of in the future. Preorder both figures now. "Looking for a Japanese Boyfriend" Pink Circle Spaghetti Strap. We've got great original kanji and anime T-shirts for guys and girls this summer, including unique items like this "Looking for a Japanese Boyfriend" spaghetti strap tanktop for girls, from American Apparel. Get them before your size sells out! Restocked Japanese Snacks Finally, we've got some great restocked items for Japanese candy fans, including Meiji Chocori in Milk Chocolate and White Chocolate flavors, Japan-only Mentos in Ume (Plum) flavor, Lotte Fusen no Mi Gum, and a favorite of mine, traditional Sake Ame candy! How to Eat Yuko Ogura Deliciously. Speaking of Yuko Ogura, we've restocked this popular hardcover photobook of her. If you've seen the YouTube video with the polar bear that lunges at a Japanese girl dressed up as a seal, that's her. Swimsuit Encyclopedia ~ Swimsuits Daihyakka. This is a special series of manga-themed books that gives you real information on the various types of swimsuits, including the most exotic types you've never heard of, illustrated by super cute girls. Highly recommended item, and only a little ecchi. Welcome to Mzinald's! 2. The Japanese AV studios are at it again, coming up with great ero video concepts. What if you could go into a fast food restaurant and instead of choosing a meal, you chose a girl, who was sitting on the counter making an "M" shape with her legs. What awesome things would you do? Find out in this bold new parody production. One has to wonder if this is what they were filming when they got into trouble in a McDonald's a few months ago.  Costume Play Fantasiter -- Shiori Kohinata. The amazing Shirori-chan plays your favorite anime characters in this fabulous cosplay H-fest, featuring Lyrical Striker's Nanoha, Kuonji Shinra from They are my Noble Masters and Feena Fam Earthlight. This is a great DVD release!
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Before, I had said that this was a pretty good song, and it was, in comparison to Fate/Stay Night’s bland OP song. Well, it still is, but after listening to this song again I have two quips. 1 - no dynamics in the vocals, she’s always at fff and so she has nowhere to go, it’s very [...]
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Another weekly La Tendo update, this time we have a huge list of preorders so bear with me. As usual I will only deal with those that fall under action figures (Figma included), Nendoroids and complete PVC that interest me, or I know enough about its fame to put it in this list. You can always subscribe to their newsletter to get the full news, I just make sure my info regarding the names and the series etc. are correct in case there are spelling errors.All pictures below are thanks to Hobby Search except for KOS-MOS Ver. 4 and both images of Kokoro.Thanks to Tecmo's bombshell for this image. See below, after Arrivals.Arrivals first. This section only has action figures (including Figma) so nothing much else to say.Name, seriesManufacturer, price at La Tendo (off-the-shelf, no discount, SGD)Revoltech 050 - Gurren Lagann (restocks), Tengen Toppa Gurren-LagannKaiyodo, 28Revoltech 052 - Gurren-Lagann Lazengann (restocks), Tengen Toppa Gurren-LagannKaiyodo, 28Figma Nagato Yuki (restocks), The Melancholy of Suzumiya HaruhiMax Factory, 35Figma Koizumi Itsuki School Uniform Ver., The Melancholy of Suzumiya HaruhiMax Factory, 35Note: Unfortunately this one is only for people who have preordered, but there is a 2nd batch according to them.Figma Suzumiya Haruhi, The Melancholy of Suzumiya HaruhiMax Factory, 39Figma Saber Armor Ver. (restocks), Fate Stay NightMax Factory, 42And now to the real deal, the preorders. As you might have guessed, I was also waiting for something here, and yes I know, my preorders list (not updated) needs to stop growing. Bweh. Well done anyway to Tecmo for forcing me to part with more of my money. Screw you, Tecmo. You could have at least said it was for Wonfes, and force me not to be able to buy it.Picture above of KOS-MOS Ver. 4 (a preorder, because it got re-issued) from my May Figure of the Month, have a look at it if you want to find out if you feel like getting this one, if you missed it the first time round.Format of the preorder list is as follows:Name (version included if any), series, scale (if applicable)Manufacturer, type, release dateStandard preorder price, member preorder price, deposit (for both; all prices in SGD)Closing date (if any)Figma Tohsaka Rin, Fate/Stay Night, 135mmMax Factory, action figure, August 200839, 35.10, 10Limited 1st issue, it seems all preorders can be fulfilled only with the 2nd and 3rd issues (ie. this Figma is going to be a long wait)KOS-MOS Ver. 4, Xenosaga III, 1/8Alter, complete PVC, November 2008 (re-issue)99, 89.10, 2024th July 2008Excellent Model CapcomMania X2 Felicia, Vampire Savior, 1/8Megahouse, complete PVC, September 200899, 89.10, 2015th July 2008 (picture above)Excellent Model China-san, Spirit of Wonder (Melancholy of China-san), 1/8Megahouse, complete PVC, September 200889, 80.10, 2015th July 2008Excellent Model China-san Limited Red, Spirit of Wonder (Melancholy of China-san), 1/8Megahouse, complete PVC, September 200895, 85.50, 2024th July 2008Picture thanks to AkibaHobby. Kokoro, Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 Venus on the Beach, 1/6Kotobukiya, complete PVC, October 2008135, 121.50, 405th September 2008Kuon Setsuna, Samurai Girl, 1/7Solid Theater, complete PVC, September 200885, 76.50, 2027th July 2008Canal, Shunya Yamashita Character Series, 1/7Art Storm, complete PVC, October 2008115, 103.50, 2028th July 2008Kizaki Emi, Line Barrels of Kurogane, 1/8Kotobukiya, complete PVC, October 200886, 77.40, 204th August 2008Ai, Mahou Shoujo Ai, 1/8Miyabiya, complete PVC, October 2008129, 116.10, 203rd August 2008Haruka Pink Ver., Nogizaka Haruka's Secret, 1/8ToysWorks, complete PVC, September 200899, 89.10, 2022nd July 2008Haruka Yellow Limited Ver., Nogizaka Haruka's Secret, 1/8ToysWorks, complete PVC, September 200899, 89.10, 2022nd July 2008Limit Gunz, Yoshizaki Mine Character Series Vol. 1, 1/6Art Storm, complete PVC, November 2008135, 121.50, 4028th July 2008 (picture above)Choun Shiryu Black Ver., Koihime Musou (My Wife Plan series), 1/8Pleasant Angels, complete PVC, August 200898, 88.20, 2013th July 2008Minamoto Chizuru, Kanokon, 1/5Kotobukiya - 4 Leaves, complete PVC, October 2008198, 178.20, 4029th July 2008 (picture above)Kuon Setsuna is the one I am going to preorder. I would have gone for Kokoro on my wishlist (and not ordered) if not for Tecmo's wonderful bombshell. GGKokoro ni hoshii,Panther
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Here are today's "really cool products" that I've picked out for you, out of the 30+ new items we've added to the J-List and JBOX.com sites today. Note that some products may be "not safe for work" but that all links will allow you to redirect yourself either to the J-List or JBOX.com websites. To see all the J-List products, check out J-List or the JBOX.com updated products link. Saber 1/8 Scale Figure Slashing ver. ~ Fate/stay night. This super detailed figure of Saber from Fate/Stay Night is fabulous, featuring the sword-wielding warrior in mid-slash. Get this great item now, but hurry since there are only a few in stock. S Cawaii June 2008. The letter "S" always "super" in Japanese (for example, S class is the highest possible class in anything Japanese), and super "kawaii" (cute) women is what you'll find in each issue of this special magazine. NAGI-NATA ~ Pole Sword Key Chain. I just love this new long pole-style sword keychain, that changes your boring keys into some cool miniature weapon for ninja and samurai. Also handy as a box or letter opener. Lelouch Lamperouge Action Figure Figma BP ~ Code Geass. Code Geass is a really popular anime that's kicking butt in the marketplace in Japan right now. Here's a really cool figure of Lelouch Lamperouge that was so popular, back in stock now! Haruhi Suzumiya, Saber Figma Figures. The Figma line from Max Factory is one of the best ever, featuring anime figures that can be put into most any post imaginable, thanks to the many points of articulation. We've restocked two of the most popular figures we've ever carried, the totally amazing Haruhi Suzumiya and Saber from Fate/stay night. Get them before they disappear again! Tomica Car Replicas. Tomica makes amazing miniature die-cast versions of famous Japanese cars that are fun to collect and play with. Today we're posting two of the most popular vehicles, the classic Hummer H2 and the dynamite SMART fortwo Coupe. We know you'll love Tomy's Tomica line (which means "Tomy Mini Car" -- those Japanese can be quite silly) like we do. Tomica Limited ver. Speed Racer Mach 5. Also: a car that's very close to my heart, the Japanese classic racing car the Mach 5, driven by good old Go Mifune, also known as Speed Racer. This is a great item to be able to own. Super Desktop Hariko Daruma -- Pink. How cool is this? A cute little daruma (also written dharma) you can put on your desk. Color in one eye and make a wish, and when it comes true, do the other eye. New Japanese Snacks. Today's new snacks are really special, including Milky Candies in Mango flavor, a new flavor of Pinky Mint in Mixed Fruit, and Bourbon Wasabi Cheese Okaki rice crackers, yum! Hello Kitty Mesh Flat Pouch with Triple Zippers. Sanrio fans, bring your pens, pencils and other stuff to class in style with this Mesh Flat Pouch which features three zippered sections. Very nice. More Delicious Bentos for Kindergarten. A fun book that gives you ideas for making bento lunches for kids, from Doraemon to Sesame Street to all the other characters that children love. Easy Boiled-Egg Shapers for Bento. Why eat normal hard-boiled eggs, when you could eat amazing 3D eggs shaped like rabbits, bears, cars, stars and other shapes. See fresh stock of these fun bento accessories now. Word's World Word Book with 2 Check Sheets. Whether you're trying to learn Japanese or just memorize other information , use this handy notebook that's specially designed for making it easier to memorize words using the included "magic" check sheets for testing your memory. They really work! Retracting Parody Ninja Blade. We've also restocked our popular Parody Ninja Blade with spring-loaded blade that's great for stabbing your victims and making it look realistic. Fun for the whole ninja family. Totoro Heather Grey Hooded Sweatshirt. We sell great anime T-shirts and also hooded sweatshirts that are popular with our customers. We've recently added great XS and 2XL sizes of the Totoro Hoodie for our customers who are very small (including kids) and also on the big side. Vocaloid Prize Figures *Preorder*. Then for fans of the super-cute idols in the Vocaloid series, we're posting two pre-release PVC figures of Miku and Rin, two figures that are expected to be extremely popular in Japan. Get your orders in for these upcoming figures now, as they'll probably be very hard to find once they're released in October. Hatsune Miku & Hachune Miku Music Box Set *Preorder*. Also for Miku Hatsune fans, there's a very special music box coming that you can use to add a touch of kawaii to any room. This is set to ship in December. More and More -- China Miyu. We love the More and More series because you get a single actress featured inside, with no other people to get in the way, and no ads. This is China (CHEE-na, no relation to the country) Miyu, a startlingly beautiful Japanese model. New Ero Manga. J-List always has great new "H" manga for you to browse and buy, and today we're posting Engulfed in XXXX (in Japanese, XXXX Mamire), a great collection of stories from Ryuka Kamino, followed by the excellent Survival Girl from Hiroshi Kudo, which oozes "H" in all forms. Fate Complete Material 1 ~ Art Material. This is a special item: the complete visual guide to Fate/stay night, which shows you all the gorgeous naughty parts to the original eroge version as well. The ultimate Fate item, which comes in a great boxed set! Jashin Hunter vol.1 & 2 - Shirow Masamune Illustrated. Shirow is famous for creating the Ghost in the Shell original manga, which in turn inspired the Matrix and many other Hollywood films. Did you know he illustrated this great "H" novel with his amazing artwork? A serious collector's item, available from J-List. Mini Skirt Knee Socks 4 hours. Then enjoy another 4 hour release from TMA, super-stylish girls from Tokyo's hip Shibuya or Harajuku districts who wear cute mini skirts and high knee socks then willingly open their legs to perform while the camera watches. Ahem, a really cool series IMHO.
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Moving away from moe, the girl of the week is the deadly Saber from Fate/Stay Night. Don’t be fooled by her apperance, because she’s arguably the strongest servant in the Holy Grail War. Loyal and dedicated to her master and mission, this powerful servant will cut down any foe that stands between her and the [...]
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No..it is not the actual Hirano Aya that we know, but rather a look alike. TMA productions (if you are familiar…they are the ones who did the Fate/Stay Night, Lucky  Star, Haruhi cosplay hentai). They decided to make one based on Hirano Aya. -.-”’ Titled 平○綾の憂鬱 / The Melancholy of Aya Hi—no. I am not sure [...]
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In what can be filed under the “it’s about nut-#$%#@ing time” category, Funimation has announced that they are producing and distributing some of Geneon’s more popular series, including: Black Lagoon (both seasons) Elemental Gelade Ergo Proxy Fate/Stay Night Hellsing Ultimate Kamichu Karin Kyo kara Maoh! (2nd season only) The Law of Ueki Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha (being released as Lyrical Nanoha) Paradise Kiss Rozen Maiden (both seasons) Shakugan [...]
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Man, I couldn’t resist posting this up. TMA(think all those cosplay hentai of Lucky Star, Haruhi, Fate/Stay Night, etc.) strikes again, this time they’re producing a AV of Aya Hirano. Don’t worry for the Aaya fans though, it’s not actually her, but a “lookalike”. Picture below. ©2008 Kurogane's Anime Blog. All Rights Reserved..
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I am the bone of my delegates. Legislation is my body, and passion is my blood. I have created over a thousand bills. Unknown to my opponents. Nor known to my dreams. Have withstood pain to gather many new voters. Yet, those hands will hold the presidency. So as is self-evident, Unlimited Obama Works. [...]
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