Manga & merch update Feb 2017

Hey, everyone and welcome back! ∩(︶▽︶)∩

Since I don't have much to post lately, I decided to make monthly "manga & merch" updates so I can at least write something. I buy new manga releases every month, artbooks, soundtrack CDs and DVDs as well. Almost every manga I buy is in German, but I research international titles and release dates for you. (*≧▽≦)

Here is everything I've got this month. My birthday was on February 11th, so I spent some of my birthday money.೭੧(❛▿❛✿)੭೨

My highlight this month was definitely the "Yuri!!! On Ice" soundtrack " Oh! スケトラ!!! ユーリ!!! on ICE／オリジナル・スケートソングCOLLECTION" (Oh! Skater!!! Yuri!! On Ice orijinaru sukētosongu korekushon). It includes the 24 songs the characters skate to (plus Yurios track "Welcome To The Madness" which was snubbed from the last episode). It's so beautiful and relaxing, I love listen to it when I motoring. (●♡∀♡)

I also bought the "Hetalia" artbook - "Artesole". It's the second artbook from the sub series "Hetalia: Axis Powers", focusing on the characters Northern Italy, Germany and Japan. Even though the fandom is sick, the manga and anime series is super funny and I recommend you to watch or read it (and maybe not search for it on the internet... trust me...).(๑’Δ’๑)

Here are some illustrations. I've bought the original Japanese Version, it has almost no text so you can enjoy it, even if you don't speak Japanese! o(〃＾▽＾〃)o

"Kuro" vol. 3, the last part of "Kuro", a very nice stroy about a little girl, who is living together with her monster cat

"Love Live!" vol. 2, the second issue from the original "Love live!" manga on which the popular anime based on

"Attack On Titan: Short Play", a comedy parody on Hajime Isayama's "Attack On Titan"

"Summer Wars" vol.2 & vol.3,the mangas from the popular movie "Summer Wars" (for my Yoshiyuki Sadamoto collection. (♡ε♡ ) )

Last but not least, I've got the official Puppycat plushie from "Bee and Puppycat" for my birthday. He is super soft and he can talk in "Puppycatish" if you push his right ear!  ヾ(๑❛ ▿ ◠๑ )

This is everything for today, if you have questions, just ask!

Unboxing: Cu-poche Rei Ayanami & Asuka Langley Shikinami

Hello everyone and welcome back. o(*^▽^*)o

Today, I have to cutie pies to unbox: Cu-poche Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami from my favorite anime of all time, Neon Genesis Evanegelion (NGE)!

As I saw them, I knew that I have to get them (soo cutee!!). Σ(ノ°▽°)ノ

I bought them at figuya.com:

https://figuya.com/en/products/rei-ayanami-cu-poche (Rei)

https://figuya.com/en/products/soryuu-asuka-langley-cu-poche (Asuka)

Both are coming in their school uniform from the second NGE-Reboot movie: "Evangelion 2.22: You (can) not advance".

Cu-Poche No. 28: Rei Ayanami:

I start with Rei, because I like her a liiitle bit more (especially in the NGE reboot (≧.≦)):

The front and the backside of the box, just like the most figure boxes. ヽ(〃･ω･)ﾉ

Very important: the "EVANGELION officially licensed"-sticker resembling authenticity certificate.

And the sides of the box.(＾∀＾)

Look at her. So cute!  ヽ(*≧ω≦)ﾉ

The rare and elusive Rei in her natural environment. Just kidding (/ ‘з’)/

Here she is, with everything that she comes with: an optional smiling face, two pares of optional hands (fists and hands for holding the schoolback), her school bag and a stand.

She also comes with a storage bag and a Japanese instruction. Just follow the pictograms, if you don't speak Japanese.

 

The special about the Cu-poche figures is, that their feet and the stand plate including magnets for a save standing! ヾ（〃＾∇＾）ﾉ♪

It works really good, I don't even need the rest of the stand.

 

As I mentioned before she comes with a neutral and a smiling face (if you're not familiar with NGE: this is the brightest smile Rei ever had ( ・ ̫・))

Cu-poche No. 29: Asuka Langley Shikinami (Soryuu):

Last but not least, Asuka Langley Shikinami/Soryuu (they changed her name for the reboot for... reasons...)

Front and back...

... and left and right, just like Rei's box (^.^)

Just as cute as Rei! (Asuka would kill me, if I keep comparing her to Rei x.x)

Asuka comes with a optional face, two optional pair of hands (fists and hands for holding her school back), a schoolback with a slightly different design than Reis's and a stand.

She comes as well with a storage bag and a Japanese instruction.

Her two small pigtails have little joints to move them (∩▂∩)

 

She comes with a neutral face and a salty-tsundere "you're such a baka"-face (◑‿◐)

That is everything for the review. If you have any questions, just ask!

Unboxing: Saber Alter huke Collaboration Package

Long time no see! I'm very busy at the moment, but I'm happy to find enough time to unbox this beauty: The "Saber Alter: huke Collaboration Package"! I was so excited, as I've seen the prototype approx. 2 years ago at a WonFes news webside. I love the "Fate"-series to death (even I'm just a "Fate"-beginner) and huke is one of my favorite illustrator/mangaka/supercell member, I just needed the figure in my life so bad 《《o(≧◇≦)o》》

A dream collaboration between Fate/stay Night and huke!

The famous illustration of Saber Alter by popular illustrator huke has been transformed into a 1/7th scale figure released together with a high quality replica print of the original illustration!

The intricate details of both her dress and rugged armor have been beautifully sculpted to create a lovely rendition of the illustration. Her pale skin contrasts with the various shades of black in her armor, creating a beautiful mix of colors that look amazing on display. In addition, fans of huke's works get to enjoy the incredible illustration with a high quality replica print included with the figure. Be sure to add the ominous Saber Alter to your collection in her most detailed rendition yet!

(http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5482/Saber+Alter+huke+Collaboration+Package.html)

I've ordered here at yorokonde.de: http://www.yorokonde.de/eng/detail/index/sArticle/12287

The package is huge (ﾉ･ｪ･)ﾉ

It looks so high-quality. If the figure is as impressive as the package... oh, boy (≧∇≦*)ゝ

As part of the "Wonderful Hobby Selection", this figure has the highest quality, the most stunning details and a impeccable sculptwork. Of cause, these figures aren't cheap, but they are worth their money ヾ(@°▽°@)ノ

Even the inside is printed with a picture of the figure!

The "Saber Alter: huke Collaboration Package" includes not just the figure, but rather a replica of the original illustration. It comes in a black wooden picture frame (^.^)

Stunning. Just stunning *。ヾ(｡>ｖ<｡)ﾉﾞ*。

And here she is, with the base and her sword.

Dat booty! Didn't know that a servant from the dark age wears modern undies... 

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Her eyes are beautiful. So dark and cold.|・.・|

Look at all these little details! ୧☉□☉୨

The base is quiet heavy, amazing quality!

And here she is out of the box ₊·*◟(˶╹̆ꇴ╹̆˵)◜‧*･

These shoes are so beautiful. I want those for me to wear ٩(๑˃́ꇴ˂̀๑)۶

Stunning backside!

God saves the English handling instruction!٩(^ᴗ^)۶ You'll need it to attach the chains, that it looks like in the original illustration.

And here she is. A 33cm (approx. 13inch) masterpiece.

I hope you enjoyed it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask \(●⁰౪⁰●\)(//●⁰౪⁰●)//