Kotobukiya Archive

  • Mina Tepes

    Mina Tepes by Kotobukiya

    I totally have no clue that Mina Tepes 1/6 scale by Kotobukiya is already available for preorder at major online retailers. Didn’t expect her to be available as soon as Wonder Festival Summer 2010 ended. Despite my previous experience with Kotobukiya’s quality which is hit...

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  • Octavia at Avalon Castle

    Octavia at Avalon Castle

    This is my first photo shoot since…… a while ago  I guess ^^;;. Fall/Winter is coming and the weather is getting chillier everyday so I thought I would have an outdoor photo shoot for the last time. My last outdoor photo shoot was at Niagara...

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  • New loot just arrived!!!!!!!!!!!

    New loot just arrived!!!!!!!!!!!

    My pre-ordered finally arrived and 2 of them came during the weekend. Two thumbs up for Canada Post for delivering it on weekends although the postman looked grumpy (because he had to work on the weekend I guess). Shiki looks awesome and beatiful. The details...

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  • Blanc Neige 1/8 PVC by Kotobukiya

    Blanc Neige 1/8 PVC by Kotobukiya

    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...

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  • Emi Kizaki 1/8 PVC by Kotobukiya

    Emi Kizaki 1/8 PVC by Kotobukiya

    Simple and elegant would be the best way to describe this recently released figure by Kotobukiya. Emi Kizaki is a character from Kurogane no Linebarrels. This figure is the first one to be released from Kurogane no Linebarrels amd there will be others coming along...

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  • Caren Hortensia 1/8 PVC by Kotobukiya

    Caren Hortensia 1/8 PVC by Kotobukiya

    My 2nd Caren Hortensia figure which I bought from Anime North 2008 back in May. The first one is made by Griffon Enterprise (check my entry for the other Caren Hortensia figure) while this one is made by Kotobukiya. It’s an old figure and originally...

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  • Octavia ~Tears to Tiara~ 1/8 PVC by Kotobukiya

    Octavia ~Tears to Tiara~ 1/8 PVC by Kotobukiya

    image via Hobby Search I preordered more figure which will be coming on December 2008 and at this rate I may have to live under a bridge  >.>, although, I consider those figures as Christmas gift for myself and I am really good at spoiling...

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  • Kurogane no Linebarrels (鉄のラインバレル)

    Kurogane no Linebarrels (鉄のラインバレル)

    Image via Anime Paper I found an unknown figure that captivated my eyes in Danny’s Chara Hobby coverage …. oh wait … actually any figures with a sword makes me falling in love with them ^^;; instantly. Later , I found out that she is...

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  • Tamaki Kousaka Frilled Bikini 1/7 Scale PVC by Kotobukiya

    Tamaki Kousaka Frilled Bikini 1/7 Scale PVC by Kotobukiya

    I purchased this figure from AnimeXtreme booth at Anime North 2008 for $40 and it’s a good deal considering it will cost ~$60 at Hobby Link Japan. This figure was released back by Kotobukiya in November 2006 so it’s an old figure, hence, the price...

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  • Saber (Fate Hollow Ataraxia) New Costume Ver. by Kotobukiya

    Saber (Fate Hollow Ataraxia) New Costume Ver. by Kotobukiya

    I bought this figure at Anime North 2007 last year for $34 (no tax). Since I am starting this blog, I might as well write something about this figure. As usual, I am really frustrated with the quality my digital camera because every time I...

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