Author Archives: Tier

Inia Sestina from Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse (Eishi Strengthening Equipment Version)

written on May 6, 2014 by Tier

Last year, we took a look at Kotobukiya’s figures of Yui Takamura and Cryska Barchenowa. A few months after those figures hit the market, Kotobukiya released a figure of Inia Sestina, which is what we’re looking at here. It appears … Continue reading →

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Kouko Kaga from Golden Time (PS Vita Version)

written on April 30, 2014 by Tier

Kouko Kaga is the lead female character of the light novel and anime series Golden Time. The show seems to have done reasonably well, having received a full 24-episode run along with the usual array of merchandise – posters, telephone … Continue reading →

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Ringo Hanamaru from Ane to Boin (NSFW)

written on April 21, 2014 by Tier

In anime and anime culture, it occasionally happens that some unusual aspect or theme suddenly becomes popular, seemingly all at once. For instance, a couple of anime series centered on futuristic depictions of Oda Nobunaga appeared earlier this year. More … Continue reading →

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Iris Hartley from Lorelei; Sea of Stars (NSFW)

written on April 10, 2014 by Tier

Another day, another Tony Taka figure. Not long ago, seeing so many Tony figures would’ve prompted a collective sigh of exasperation but these days, the way Alphamax does them, I’m very happy to see them. We looked at Velvet a … Continue reading →

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Thalia from ORI Infinity

written on March 31, 2014 by Tier

Ostensibly, one of the best things about reviewing stuff is getting free figures from manufacturers. Not that I would know for myself; in the first five years of this website I’ve never gotten a review sample. Personally, I think I … Continue reading →

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Preorder Outlook XXXIII

written on March 28, 2014 by Tier

A number of figures have been announced recently, including many that we saw at last month’s Wonder Festival, so let’s take a look at some that I’m considering ordering. Most of them are very pricy, which unfortunately seems to be … Continue reading →

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Velvet Batrass from Shining Ark

written on March 17, 2014 by Tier

In the anime figure world, Tony Taka is clearly the man of the moment, with Kotobukiya’s Daisy having generally received positive acclaim and with Native having recently put Touko on the Can up for preorder. Recently, however, it has been … Continue reading →

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Cyril Brooklyn from Pieces 2 (NSFW)

written on March 7, 2014 by Tier

And it’s back to figure reviews – delayed due to an annoyingly persistent case of the flu. Winter’s end cannot come too soon. Today we’ll be looking at Cyril Brooklyn, a character that comes from the artwork of renowned artist … Continue reading →

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Year Five Retrospective

written on February 23, 2014 by Tier

Tentacle Armada is five years old today! Hooray! Time sure does fly right by. I don’t know of too many figure review sites that have been updated continuously for five years, and with 263 figure and doll reviews currently listed … Continue reading →

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Preorder Outlook XXXII

written on February 18, 2014 by Tier

A couple months back, I mentioned how the improving JPY/USD exchange rate was making figures more affordable, at least to American customers. However, figure companies seem intent on spoiling that happy situation by affixing insane prices to their products. I … Continue reading →

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