just as planned..again 1位　716票　小早川ゆたか���らき☆すた(Kobayakawa Yutaka@Lucky*Star) 2位　580票　岩崎みなみ���らき☆すた(Iwasaki Minami@Lucky*Star) 3位　522票　四方茉莉���sola(Shihou Matsuri@sola) 4位　422票　月村真由���ご愁傷さま二ノ宮くん(Tsukimura Mayu@Goshuushou-sama Ninomiya-kun) 5位　384票　アテナ・グローリィ���ARIA シリーズ(Athena Glory@ARIA series) 6位　383票　涼宮ハルヒ���らき☆すた(Suzumiya Haruhi@Lucky*Star) 7位　328票　志宝エリス���ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION(Shihou Elis@Night Wizard The ANIMATION) 8位　326票　高良ゆかり���らき☆すた(Takara Yukari@Lucky*Star) 9位　296票　カーヤ���ドルアーガの塔 〜the Aegis of URUK〜(Kaya@Druaga no Tou ~the Aegis of URUK~) Just as planned but amazing difference between the top 2. Yutaka’s moeness is overwhelming as well. Amazingly, Kaya managed to get a hold of the 9th position. 10th~30th [...]
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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. Mikuru Asahina Action Figure School Uniform ver.-- figma Series ~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi. I just love the character of Mikuru from the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: she's cute, she looks good in various costumes, she's a time-traveller. This is the new Figma release, which fans know means a really outstanding figure that can be put in dozens of poses. Figure Maniacs 2008 vol. 27. Figure Maniacs is the magazine that tracks the best anime figures released in Japan, with tons of visual photos for you to enjoy. This new issue is loaded with all the gorgeous new figures being made by by Japan's top figure manufacturers, from Kotobukiya to Good Smile Company and beyond. Revoltech No.003 Dante ~ Devil May Cry 3. Here's something for fans of this popular video game franchise: a Revoltech toy of Dante, which means you can pose him in any shape you want since there are mondo points of articulation on these things. Hello Kitty DECO Bento Set ~ Onigiri Shaper & Mayonnaise Cup & Furikake Stencil. Here's something special for Sanrio bento fans, a deluxe set of decoration accessories for making cute Hello Kitty onigiri as well as cut-out nori shapes and mayonnaise containers for carrying condiments with your bento. We love to find cool items like this for everyone. Matsuri Shop Craft Set. A matsuri is a festival, and to celebrate the great Japanese summer festivals we're posting this miniature festival stand selling takoyaki, the favorite food of Osaka. Hello Kitty x SAKURA Chirimen String type Decoration. You just can't get any cooler than Hello Kitty wearing a kimono, made out of actual chirimen (kimono fabric). Attach this decoration to your computer bag, your backpack, or put it in your car. Mini ONIGIRI Shaper. Then something I'm really excited about: new onigiri shapers that take normal white rice and change them into rice balls shaped like cute fish or elephants. Decorate with furikake or cut out nori and you'll have a really cute lunch! Mugen Puchi Puchi -- Endless Pop Pop - White *Preorder*. Pop! Pop! Pop pop! Pop pop pop! Pop pop pop pop! The popular Endless Bubble Wrap keychains are back in stock, and ready to order now. It's so much fun to kill time by popping these endless bubbles,you'll love it. New Japanese Snacks. Today's Japanese snacks include Mitsuya Cider, the traditional Japanese drink that's been around since 1884, in a fun candy form; classic Karinto snacks with delicious Almond flavor; and mouth-watering Glico Watering Kiss Mint Gum (Kiwi Fruit Flavor). Niko Niko Punch 3 -- Face Bento Decoration. We love to bring you fun accessories for making bento lunches more fun, and we're posting fresh stock of this "nori punch" that turns sheets of nori seaweed into something very cute, allowing you to decorate your bento in many fun ways. These also work on paper, too. Talking About Japanese History ~ Eigo de Hanasu Nihonshi. Bilingual books that let you read both the English and the Japanese and compare the two are popular at J-List. This is a great overview of Japanese history that will give you a useful viewpoint of the subject. USA-PYON ~ Lucky Rabbit Pair Netsuke. The name usa-pyon (OO-sa pyon) combines usagi (rabbit) and the sound of jumping, and it's so cute your head might just explode. These are phone straps, called netsuke back in the Edo Period when they were attached to coin purses instead. You can attach them to your phone, keys, camera, Nintendo DS and so on. Cup Noodle Mug Cup. One of our hands-down coolest items for enjoying coffee at work would be our Cup Noodle mug cup, which is a perfect replica of a cup of ramen, except that this is made of ceramic and will hold your coffee. iTunes Japan Music Cards. As you know, the only way to buy iTunes music from the Japan iTunes Store is with prepaid cards, unless you have a credit card registered in Japan. iTunes music is fully compatible with all iPods, your iPhone (both 1st generation and the new 3G models), iPod Touch and so on -- and the iTunes Store works from your iPhone/iPod Touch, allowing you to browse songs from the device. Click to see the top songs in Japan right now (iTunes link). Kanal 1/7 Figure Designed by Shunya Yamashita *Preorder*. Watch out, this is another gorgeous sculpted anime figure designed by Shunya Yamashita. As usual, it's so hot and so sexy that you won't believe she's not really standing there in your room, making your otaku fantasies come true. Preorder now! Totoro Music Box -- Sanpo *Large* ~ Scene Collection. Then for Totoro fans, we've restocked the popular Totoro ceramic music box called "Sanpo," which means "take a walk" and shows Big and Medium Totoro with Mei-chan, as well as the smaller Chu Totoro and Sho Totoro Music Box. Uncho Kanu 1/6 Scale Cast off Figure Wet School Uniform ver. ~ Dragon Destiny *Preorder*. For fans of extremely sexy cast off figures, and anything from Ikki Tousen, this is a figure you won't want to miss. Super detailing and a giant 1/6th scale make this one of the coolest figures we've carried in a long time. Setsuna Kuon 1/7 Cast off Figure ~ Samurai Girl *Preorder*. Then see this awesome new figure of gorgeous samurai girl wearing a high school uniform, complete with samurai sword and sheath. Since this is a cast off figure, you can remove her clothes and do all kinds of things with her. Isn't Japan a great place?
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I have always been interested in seiyuu concerts, since I started to “massively” watch animes. An I particularly used to love events like Animelo, or specific anime events like Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekisou, SHUFFLE! Live Only for You or School Rumble Presents Come! Come! Well-come? Party etc… Now, I am still looking forward any similar events, [...]
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La Tendo has just opened their preorder slots for the 3rd part of Nendoroid Petit Haruhi set, from the Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi series. By Good Smile Company, the set retails for 120 SGD (standard preorder price; member preorder is 108 SGD, with the deposit being 20 SGD) for a full box of 12 pieces and will be released in October 2008. You cannot preorder one by its own by the way.If you are interested, you can either head down to their store and ask for more details on making the preorder, or email them at enquiry -at- latendo -dot com with your name, contact number, and the quantity (of boxes) you wish to preorder. They will then reply with information regarding making your deposit, through bank transfer if you prefer.Picture above from DannyChoo.com.
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How much you are willing to pay for an autograph of the three main seiyuus of the Suzumiya Haruhi series? It seems this person thinks an Otaku will pay a MILLION YEN (USD$9,359.82) for it…. The polaroid photo is autographed by the three main seiyuus apparently and comes with a certificate of authenticity.  Luckily, I got [...]
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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. Japanese T-Shirt - "Tower of Druaga." The 80s 8-bit video game The Tower of Druaga from Namco is a true classic, evoking many nostalgic memories among old-school gamers. The story was recently made into a popular anime series by Gonzo, allowing a new generation to enjoy the story. Whether you played the classic game or are a fan of the new anime, this wacky T-shirt parodies both in a great "Tower Records" font design. Dengeki G's Magazine Aug 2008. Wow, the new issue of Dengeki G's is really special: loaded with art and information on all the most kawaii characters from games and anime, with cool free stuff, like an actual figure of Sasami Sasasegawa from the new Little Busters game from Key. Itsuki Koizumi Figma. Itsuki is a normal boy going to the same school as Haruhi Suzumiya, who happened to transfer in from another school. Or is he? Actually he's an advanced ESPer who has various super powers that could prove useful in awakening the Godmind that is Haruhi herself. This is a great Figma figure that can make nearly any pose, including all the dance moves from the closing credits of the series. "PENMAWASHI" - Spinning Pen with LED light. There's another Pen-Mawashi (pen-spinning) pen on the site today, which features adjustable weights allowing you to increase your control of the pen as it rotates. Best of all, it has LEDs that light up in the ends of the pen, allowing you to make some awesome light-shows as you spin. Pocket Monster Bento Set ~ Tight Bento Box & Chopsticks Set & KINCHAKU Bag. For fans of the undying Pokemon, e.g. Pocket Monster, we have this deluxe new bento set including lunchbox, chopsticks w/ case, and outer lunchbag. This is a really cool item. Bridget 1/7 Figure ~ Guilty Gear XX *Preorder*. Fantastic figure of Bridget from Guilty Gear, the incredibly effeminate bishounen male character from the game. Really, this is one of the most incredible figures I've seen in an age. Fair warning: this figure is really a guy who was raised in a convent. (Cue Admiral Ackbar saying, "It's a trap!") Japanese Snacks. If you like Japanese snacks, then look no further. Today we're posting some great ones, including Ottoto crackers in okonomiyaki (er, Japanese pizza) flavor, Japan-only Mentos candies in yummy Strawberries n' Cream flavor, and Charcoal Roasted Coffee Jelly treats. Mmm. Lucky Cat Display with Bell & Happy Message. Here's a new Lucky Cat item to add to our extensive selection. It's a cute Maneki Neko (lit. "beckoning cat" since he calls good luck into your home, and if you have a business, customers too) with large bell and a happy message. Hello Kitty Travel Mug. Enjoy your coffee in cute style with this Hello Kitty travel mug that comes in svelte black or red. It comes with a secure lid that will keep the contents from spilling. I love cool Sanrio stuff like this. Character Ippai no Oishii Obento. Make delicious and interesting bento creations with this book that helps you create lunches based on famous characters from anime. METAL MODE Silver ~ Men's Lunch Box / 900 ml Tight Box & Chopsticks. See fresh stock of our deluxe bento box for men, specially designed for heavier eaters who are still hungry after a normal bento lunch. Comes with a huge main section with separate parts for rice and okazu (that is, whatever you eat with your rice), internal chopsticks, ice packs, and a thermal case for keeping your food hot/cold. Hello Kitty Boiled Egg Shaper, Bento Cups. Warning: another cool item for your bento. This time it's a mold that will turn hard boiled eggs into Hello Kitty shapes -- wow. Also can be used to make Hello Kitty onigiri. Also, see fresh stock of the Hello Kitty Re-usable Silicon Cups for bento fans all around the world. Lucky Star Figure Collection Basic Set of 5. Lucky Star is *the* anime in Japan right now, a popular series based on a 4-koma (4-panel) comic that has seized he hearts of otaku all over the world. These figures have now come in and are ready for your order, but note that our stock is limited because it was so popular as a preorder item (more than half our stock is sold already). Guiding Your Friends Around Akihabara in English. Here's an interesting book that helps you talk about Akihabara, anime and moe (mo-EH) in English, to better build bridges of understanding between Japan and the West. Origami for Grown-Ups ~ Aruchu Masa. Origami for grown-ups rocks! See how to make funky origami out of Japanese money, like sea urchins and trilobites and more. My favorite was Super Man, a little flying man that's a great gag, since you make it out of a 10,000 yen note (ichi man en). You can, of course, use whatever paper money you happen to want to use in case you're short on 10,000 yen notes. Calligraphy of Mitsuo Aida. I'm enormously fond of the calligraphy-based wisdom of Mitsuo Aida, who created the idea of brush-written Japanese characters as a blend of poetry and modern art. We've restocked two different book featuring his visual poetry that also has full explanations in English. Japanese Plush Beanie - Totoro (Blue or Grey). Remember that J-List carries super cute My Neighbor Totoro plush beanie hats which feature separate ears with stiff pieces inside to keep them perky. Available in blue or grey, and at a new lower price, too. Mikuru Asashina 1/7 Figure Gothic Punk ver. ~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi *Preorder*. Also: perhaps the most awesome, excellent Mikuru figure ever, this is a Gothic Punk (aka Goth-Loli, aka Gothic Lolita, a word I can't freely put in an email unfortunately) version of this delightful time-travelling girl with the very big, er, eyes. Preorder her now and she'll belong to you. Felicia 1/8 Figure ~ DarkStalkers *Preorder*. This is a fabulous new prepainted anime figure from the DarkStalkers game, the lovely Felicia, rendered in 1/8 scale in all her lovely feline beauty. Preorder her right now. Totoro Scenery Music Box -- Neko Bus and Totoro. This is a really special item for Totoro fans: a large ceramic recreation of the Cat Bus in the form of a beautiful music box, with the famous Totoro sitting beside it. A highly recommended item. Nida Schuetlich 1/8 Figure ~ Shuraki Trinity Box 04. Wow, this is a gorgeous figure designed by Shunya Yamashita featuring a female original character in a military uniform. Best of all, it's a "cast off" figure, allowing you to remove her uniform -- awesome. This figure, which sold out in record time before, is back in stock now.
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WITH THISAnd so go forth and test thine synchro rate, decreed /a/. And since it was asked, I embarked upon mine journey.Upon reaching said destination, I did type in mine name, along with a host of others, to find out what EVA doth decree about my affinity with my EVA unit.And here are some of the results of the test, as seen by mine own eyes.NEON GENESIS EVANGELION:Shinji Ikari'sRei Ayanami's O_O|GENDO IKARI'S LOLWUT.From Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann:Kamina'sFrom Haruhi SuzumiyaNagato's HA HA HA! HARUHI! From Code Geass:NUNALLY LOLNANI MAI HUNNI? LELOUCH?AHAHAHAHA SUZAKU.WTF CLOVIS.From Rozen Maiden:Suiseiseki DESU~Junk Indeed.SEIYUUS:NOTO MAMIKO. T_TRIE KUGIMIYA WUT.RIE TANAKA WUT.HOLYSHIT ONO DAISUKE .From Lunar Legend Tsukihime:Tohno ShikiNANAYA SHIKI WTF.And Mai Waifu~LOUISE-CHAN~Why not type in your name and seeth if thou art fit to be a EVA pilot.
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*Click the image for a larger version* I bought this puzzle somewhere in the dealer’s hall at AX and I finally finished it today. It was definitely one of the hardest puzzles I’ve ever done, but it came out gorgeous so it was well worth it… I honestly had no idea where to start when I first [...]
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So lazy to blog lately, lol, or actually do anything productive...all I have are scheduled posts other than this, and only up till tonight. Anyway so here are the arrivals as well as preorders that opened today for La Tendo. All pictures used here are thanks to Hobby Search.ArrivalsFormat as follows:Name, version (if applicable)Series, manufacturerType, scale, price (standard price not counting membership; all in SGD)Figma KyonMelancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, Max FactoryAction figure, N/A, 39Nico RobinOne Piece POP NEO, Mega HouseComplete PVC Figure, 1/8, 79ChoppaOne Piece POP Neo, Mega HouseComplete PVC Figure, 1/8, 36Asahina Mikuru, Culture FestivalThe Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, Max FactoryComplete PVC Figure, 1/8, 84Another BloodDemonbane, Max FactoryComplete PVC Figure, 1/8, 110Kirijo MitsuruPersona 3, AlterComplete PVC Figure, 1/8, 78Anyway there were of course, more arrivals, but I felt these to be the more important ones. Lucky Star's Nendoroid Petit set also arrived, but only for preorders, so they are not included here. And now, we move on to the new preorders that have opened.PreordersFormat is as follows:Name, version (if applicable), seriesManufacturer, scale (if applicable), release dateStandard preorder price, member preorder price, deposit (all in SGD; deposit is included in final prices shown)Closing date (if any)Ryoufu, Koihime MusouFREEing, 1/6, October 2008148, 133.20, 4012th August 2008 (picture above)Shigure Asa, Shuffle! MemoriesAlter, 1/8, November 200899, 89.10, 2030th July 2008 (picture above)Yuuki Haruna, Fortune ArterialWave, 1/8, November 200882, 73.80, 203rd August 2008 (picture above)Suzumiya Haruhi, Uniform Ver., The Melancholy of Suzumiya HaruhiAlter, 1/8, November 200888, 79.20, 2030th July 2008 (picture above)Ryomou Shimei, IkkitousenZenon, 1/6, October 2008105, 94.50, 206th August 2008 (picture above)Kanu Uncho, IkkitousenR-Line, 1/6, October 2008125, 112.50, 2017th August 2008 (picture above)Asahina Mikuru, Gothpunk Ver., The Melancholy of Suzumiya HaruhiGriffon, 1/7, October 2008125, 112.50, 2017th August 2008 (picture above)And that sums it up. I am sure quite a few people would be interested in the new Haruhi figures out, and some more Alter is doing Haruhi herself, sure to hit good points with many.Not interested,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. 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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