Next Review

Was thinking about the next review while going thru other blogs. First, I think I might consider this "LBX Lucifer" thing. Now, I did just a small bit of research, and what delays me from getting it is: 1) It's price. The thing is about 10 bucks, so I dont expect that putting it together will be all that satisfying. Nothing like a Master Grade Kit, or Kotobukiya Kit. 2) It's targeted toward children, more than adult collectors. it's from a kids show that is nothing more than a new age Medabots/Custom Robo. Not that I'm hating on what the kids like or anything, but I'm not one (though my collection would make one think otherwise). 3) The design does not seem to completely fit the criteria for my particular collection. It's more "juvenile" look is slightly out of range of my normal purchases.
On the other hand, my reasons for wanting to purchase are: 1) The price: at 10 bucks, where could you possibly go wrong? Besides, if I dont like it, it's not like I broke my back buying the thing. 2) The design and color scheme. Though it is a but juvenile looking, it has these marvelous looking purple transparent plastic pieces for the wings and sword. The rest has a nice white and gold arrangement, with black details scattered throughout. 3) If enough of this line is collected, the pieces can interchange, and customization unfolds. I would have ate this up as a kid, but I'm pretty much past that for now. 4) If it looks too juvenile, I can try and hide it in with the other robots I will put it with. Maybe someplace next to the Virtuaroids, or even the SRW line somewhere.
That's all for Hobbyist news. As for the next review, I think I found my victim:

Yep, my first ever figma. It took me quite sometime to breakdown and finally get this. I saw the OVA to this, and some of the gameplay from the game (which is where this particular figure is from). figma is a popular enough toyline that I have been avoiding...mostly since they did have any characters I really wanted. By the time they had something that caught my eye, it was long sold out. But now that I have this, I will make sure to stay on top of the figma line. That Tekkaaman Blade, and Samus Aran look pleasing. So does that mouth-watering Griffith.
Though I can't promise a time frame for BRS, I hope to get it done before the close of the month. Unlike the Vegeta review from the last blog, this won't be so much of a rush job, and I will make sure to point out the paintings, and joint system to better introduce what a figma is. Stay tuned.
Happy Hobbying!

Mail Call

Late last week, some things came in the mail that lifted my spirits.

Tekkama Aki was a lot lighter than I thought it would be. I guess Armor Plus SG doesnt follow the same flow as normal Armor Plus. There are hardly any metal pieces, and the Armor is not removeable. As for special parts, you do receive a few interchangeable hands(standard) that range from fists, open hands, and holding the weapon either straight or angled and its TekSetter crystal. The vest it a nice tough, however. Made of rubber, I think, or at least a very moveable and rubbery-like plastic, it secures onto the back of the figure via its two pegs that are inserted into two holes. Its one of the rare women of my collection(since I rarely collect females. Out of 200+ figures, maybe 10 of them are women).

As for Saint Seiya...this game has been giving me headaches recently. It was sent to me from my friend when he was in Japan. He bought it for me when it came out, and it took 3 months to ship here. The headaches come from the fact that the whole game is in Japanese...all of it. So far, the only thing I have been able to read is "Press Start Button" on the beginning screen. Everything else has been guesses. Therefore, these boss battles have been weraking havoc on my sanity. I'm sure there are certain ways to beat them, and they may even tell you how while you're playing, but i dont speak or read Japanese, so I'm just going at it "trial & error" style. This means feel the boss out and have him kill you several times to learn his patterns.

I managed to beat the firs stroy in about 2-3 days time. I couldn't power thru it because of work, and lack of patience. I still have it paused with playing Aiolos with the Sagittarius cloth on his back.

i'm actually awaiting SF X Tekken to release here, in Europe. I have been wanting this game to be made since I was about 13, and I'm so happy Capcom and Namco shook hands to make this project. Once that comes out, I will be on top of that for a while and then start spacing out my time when finally Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations comes out here as well. I assume a can pre-order it, but the way the mail system works here, it would take just as long to get here if I just buy it here. I hopw with the time I have 2morrow, I can buy that new camera I need, and then I can give TArmor Plus SG Tekkaman Aki a proper review. Then, I would start reviewing the other things in my collection. it's big as is, so I will have plenty to do.