Author Archives: Tier

Preorder Outlook XXVII

written on May 28, 2013 by Tier

I had hoped to space out this post a little more after the last one, but figure makers have rolled out a ton of new stuff since then. This post already took way too long to write, so let’s go … Continue reading →

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Yui Takamura from Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse (Eishi Strengthening Equipment Version)

written on May 21, 2013 by Tier

There have been a number of figures of the characters from Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse. To date, most of them have put them in swimsuits or their underwear. Not that that’s a bad thing (would you trust a heterosexual man … Continue reading →

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Dakimakura Review – Tiana from Maou to Odore! Code: Arcana (NSFW)

written on May 11, 2013 by Tier

The last time we looked at a dakimakura cover, we looked at a warrior girl with no name. This time, we’ll be looking at another fighter girl, one who apparently has no last name.

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Tamaki Kousaka from To Heart 2 (Bunny Version) (NSFW)

written on May 4, 2013 by Tier

Another day, another Tamaki figure. Given how much I whine about there being too many Miku Hatsune figures, it’s fair to wonder why I don’t make the same complaint about Tamaki. There are a couple of reasons; the most obvious … Continue reading →

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Miku Hatsune from Vocaloid (Racing 2011 Version)

written on April 23, 2013 by Tier

Another day, another Vocaloid figure. The Vocaloid phenomenon offers a little something for everyone. To amateur musicmakers, it is an empowering tool, giving them the ability to add vocals to their instrumental tracks. For artists, it is a source of … Continue reading →

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Preorder Outlook XXVI

written on April 17, 2013 by Tier

There’s a certain theme going on here; a certain singular joyfulness, if you will.

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Yagyu Gisen from Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls

written on April 9, 2013 by Tier

Many, many companies make figures of the characters from Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls, but nobody does it better than Alter. It has been a while since we’ve gotten a new figure of a core character, though; in fact, it’s been … Continue reading →

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Dakimakura Review – Pretty Girl Knight from the Art of Nakajou (NSFW)

written on March 31, 2013 by Tier

I have to admit that one of my favorite themes in pop culture is the scantily-clad female fighter. It’s not as common a motif as it used to be, I think, which is sort of unfortunate, but it can still … Continue reading →

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Doll Review – vmf50 Shiho

written on March 24, 2013 by Tier

Yamato’s vmf50 lineup hasn’t always had a clear identity. Its closest analogues – Azone’s original and Hybrid Active Figure series and Volks’s Dollfie Dream line – have, in contrast, clearly-defined target markets. The Dollfie Dream and HAF dolls are generally … Continue reading →

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Tamaki Kousaka from To Heart 2 (Black Underwear Version)

written on March 16, 2013 by Tier

Given the prevalence of Tamaki Kousaka figures in the market, it’s a little surprising that we haven’t looked at a Tamaki figure here in 364 days. It seems like you can’t go a month without seeing a new Tamaki figure … Continue reading →

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