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After my previous double date Asa-senpai at harbour front couple weeks ago, Sakura had demanded me to take her out for a date and as a sign of jealousy, she wouldn't let me to take her pictures until I do so. Not only that, since she is competing... (Read more)
It was a long weekend in Toronto since we had a Good Friday so it's a day off for majority of people. Not only that, it happened to be having nice and sunny weather in Toronto. It's little bit windy though but there is no need for multi layers of c... (Read more)
As I promised from my last preview post. my next photo shoot would be the lovely Caren Hortensia by Alter. Hearing the name Alter, we usually have our expectation set to high whether it would be the paint job, sculpt or the overal figure. So far, A... (Read more)
My backlog figures stack are getting higher, although, it may not be as high as Rin's. Alter Signum is my first Magical Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS figure and the only one that really captivated my eyes. It's no secret that I love anime characters with... (Read more)
A beautiful and elegant figure of Ryogi Shiki from Kara no Kyoukai series is presented by Good Smile Company. Once again , they never fail to impress me. The first time, I saw this figure at Dannychoo , was a love at the first sight. The details ... (Read more)
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Azunyan Nakano gallery sums up my K-ON! gallery series. I don't think the other K-ON! girls are worthy enough to have their own galleries unless someone manages to convince me otherwise ^^. Azunyan may not have as many fans as Yuri or Mio but con... (Read more)
Without even realizing it, it becomes a ritual/habit for me to post a gallery on every Monday to start my week and hopefully, it will keep going as long as I can ^^. Following up from my K-ON girls gallery , we start another great week with some ... (Read more)
Lurking around the Internet in search for Tsumugi Kotobuki large resolution images is not as challenging as I thought it would be. It's only fair to post some images of other K-ON members aside from Mio and Yui and maybe with this post, Tsumugi can... (Read more)
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Laid back Yui is looking to gain more supports for her fan club to compete with Mio's and she is trying to show the world that she can be as cute as Mio ^^. If you are viewing this at work, be warned that some images may be in a... (Read more)
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K-ON! easily raised its popularity since the start of the show and it's all due to one of the character, Mio Akiyama. She is shy-type who everyone loves and not that I am trying to put down other characters. This post is dedicat... (Read more)
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As you all probably already know, I am planning to go to Anime Expo 2009 this year on July 2 to 5. I got my hotel booked from July 1 to 5 so I took 2 days of from work (July 2nd and 3rd) for AX09. Honestly, I am really excited as it is happening ... (Read more)
My apology for the late post coverage for Anime North 2009 as I was tired after I got back from Anime North 2009 on Sunday and it took me sometimes to organize photos and upload them. Another year with another great convention here at Anime North 2... (Read more)
For this month of April, to promote reading and celebrate City of Toronto's 175th Anniversary , City of Toronto and Toronto Public Library are collaborating a showcase called Keep Toronto Reading 2009. Many free events, performances and discussions... (Read more)
Another small anime convention here in Toronto to warm us up before the big Anime North on May. The event is similar to DTAC (December Toronto Anime Con) that I attended back on December last year. More pictures below ^^.
Some pictures tha... (Read more)
Anime Expo finally has its online pre-registration available at their website. You can read more about it here. Through their online pre-registration , you can buy 4-day ticket for $50 and get a free main event ticket on which I chose the Morning M... (Read more)
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In preparation for Anime Expo 2009 and its overloaded Japanese guest of honours, I bought some merchandise specifically for signing purpose so I guess you can call this as AX2009 pre-loot ^^. The Japanese guest of honours that... (Read more)
Quite a few figures on sale at hobby search and some are from GSC and one from Alter. Impulse buying ftw and don't blame it on me ^^;;
Nendoroid Takra Miyuki Normal Ver. by Chara-Ani
Regular Price: 3,334 yen
Sales Price: 2,333 yen
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My recent loot from March and April is Yami from To Love Ru and Holo from Spice Wolf both by Good Smile Company. Yami costs me 5,881 Yen + 3,200 Yen for shipping. On the other hand, I got Holo for 6,785 Yen + 2,400 shipping. For some reasons, t... (Read more)
I went to Harbour Front in downtown Toronto for my next photoshoot preview on Friday morning. We had a Good Friday holiday here in Canada and the weather was quite nice ( around 10 C degrees and sunny ) so I decided to do outdoor photo shoot which ... (Read more)
Just want to let you guys know that Hobby Search is having a figure sale and some of them are quite nice this time (it usually sucks). I am sure that some of them might interest you and any sale is good especially during this recession ^^. Read m... (Read more)
Blanc Neige 1/8 PVC by Kotobukiya
Posted on Nov 22, 2008Author: Saku
Toronto is having an early winter this year and we just had our first snow fall couple days ago. On a quite chilly Saturday morning (-8 C btw), I was suddenly struck with a brilliant idea to do a photoshoot so I grabbed my jacket and went to my backyard which is still covered with snow. Actually I had this idea in mind for a long time and I think Blowfish suggested to take my Akatsuki Mishiro figure during winter.
Blanc Neige was the chosen one for my first winter photoshoot. I got this figure like back in early October and had not done any photoshoot. I was being lazy ^_^ and all. It might sound crazy to take pictures in a cold weather but I had a lot of fun. I was laying down on the snow, rolling left and right while trying to take photos of Blanc Neige.
I think most people will agree with me that Koto is Koto so you can put them on the same level as Alter, GSC or Max Factory. One noticable flaw on this figure is her hair. There are some imperfect sculpt here and there. Regardless of the flaws, I still like this figure because I enjoy the Shinning Wind series a lot and Blanc Neige is my favorite girl in the series ^^.
I like her better without the cape ^^
I couldn’t feel my hand after like 30 mins. Wearing gloves would be a good idea next time ^^;;.
Figure Details
Manufacturer : Kotobukiya
Scale : 1/8
Series : Shinning Wind
Character : Blanc Neige
Released Date : September 2008
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23 Responses for "Blanc Neige 1/8 PVC by Kotobukiya"
she looks amazing! Like a snow witch or something but just amazing. If it snowed here i’d do a shoot with my Akatsuki Mishiro as well. Looks like many people have the same ideas.
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Dammit you have snow to take her in. :\
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She is quite the pretty figure! The photos look great!
Ah, I’m glad I finally know what she’s from now too. I’ve seen her on Japanese sites but, never saw anything with what she was from.
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@Dancing Queen: Winter season is good for something finally lol ^^.
@Panther: It’s good for something finally XD.
@Larein: She is from the Shinning series (game) and there is also the anime version called Shinning Wind x Tears. It’s pretty good for something that comes from a game.
I WANT THAT!
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Yay for snow shoots!
Looks fantstic!
Im punished by god with female hands that turn cold in a second when it gets colder.When Temperatures go under 5 C its time for skiing gloves for me :/
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The snow does match the figure I say!!!!
Pretty good shoot…!!!
Well, Koto does have some flaws to their figures all the time. Some affects the figure and some…doesn’t…I agree…Koto is Koto…
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This is a very nice figure! One of the best looking Blanc figures.
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nice shots, nice figure, nice fluffy snow.
absolutely beautiful. \m/ (o.o)\m/
Looks awesome! Too bad none of my figures are dressed for the weather >.>
@oniman: Never…. She is mine T.T
@Blowfish: I gotta wear gloves next time.
@yumyu: I also like the Max Factory ver. (swimsuit one)
and hopefull I can get that one soon.
@Tim: Thx :D.
@GNdynames: It doesn’t matter imo. Any figures would like nice in winter photoshoots (unless they wear swimsuits)
Wow you’ve got snow out there and have made good use of it as a background! Nice one~
But yea do take care of your hands next time!
lovely photos, the snow bg matches her really well
hmm, I may get this figurine next year when I go to japan, hoping the price will get cheaper, so many mixed up reviews about this figurine, so I have to see it for myself before buying it :p
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@Q: Yah, I gotta wear gloves next time XD.
@ron~: It’s Kotobukiya after all ^^
Ah, outdoor shots…gotta love them. Snow FTW!
…Also, this figure keeps reminding me of Panther >_>
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lovely! i love to see a photo shoot in the snow cos we don’t have any of it here. >.<
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@ETERNAL: This one is Panther’s favorite figure I think. He got couple photo shoot sessions if I am not mistaken.
@gordon: Thx ^^
@all: thank you for all the nice comments. I am glad you guys love my winter photoshoot session.
@saku: She’s coming over to me now,she left you ^^;;
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@oniman: oh no you don’t >.>
hi the dolls was so very good haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Nice picture, Tony Tara’s characters really do make the best models don’t they.
@Kyon: Thanks
and I think it’s about time to do another winter photo shoot
Great outside’shooting ! Blanc Neige is cute, but not a priority. I hope have her in the future ^^
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