Author Archives: Tier

Super Sonico from Nitroplus (Gothic Maid Version)

written on May 5, 2012 by Tier

When you’ve got a figure that is posed like this, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. And the number of tentacle stands that you own.

Posted in Figure Review | Tagged 1/6 scale, Figures, gift, maid, nitroplus, Review, super sonico | 32 Comments

Yagyu Jubei from Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls (White Swimsuit Version)

written on April 30, 2012 by Tier

When you don’t have a belt or a strap to hang your swords off of, you make do the best that you can.

Posted in Figure Review | Tagged 1/8 scale, Alter, Figures, hyakka ryouran samurai girls, Review, swimsuit, sword, yagyu jubei | 30 Comments

Dakimakura Review – Android C from Instant Brain (NSFW)

written on April 28, 2012 by Tier

It’s pillowcase show-and-tell time, and in a first for this site, today’s pillowcase features a subject that isn’t human. Rather, Android C is – obviously – an android, one of the main characters from the Xbox 360 visual novel Instant … Continue reading →

Posted in Dakimakura Review | Tagged android c, bondage, cave, dakimakura, instant brain, maid, panties, Review | 15 Comments

Solange from Code of Princess

written on April 23, 2012 by Tier

When you’re out swinging a big-ass sword that’s taller than you are, it’s best to dress right for the job.

Posted in Figure Review | Tagged 1/7 scale, armor, code of princess, empty, Figures, Review, solange, sword, thong | 51 Comments

Preorder Outlook XVIII

written on April 17, 2012 by Tier

The first few months of 2012 were fairly quiet with respect to preorder updates, but figure collectors will soon be enjoying an embarrassment of riches. Figuratively, of course – collectors will be anything but rich come this summer.

Posted in Preorder Outlook | Tagged Figures, Preorder Outlook, Random Thoughts | 54 Comments

Yui Takamura from Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse (Gekka Version)

written on April 12, 2012 by Tier

The Muv-Luv Alternative series is well-known and well-respected for its complex storyline, its realism – insofar as big battles between giant mechs and space aliens can be deemed realistic – and, of course, its sexy female characters vacuum-sealed into impossibly … Continue reading →

Posted in Figure Review | Tagged 1/7 scale, Figures, kimono, Kotobukiya, muv-luv, Review, thong, total eclipse, yui takamura | 29 Comments

Aegis from Persona 3 (Art Works Version)

written on April 6, 2012 by Tier

I was surprised when I learned that Alter was making another Aegis figure. They’d already done a figure of Aegis and their current catalog is mostly focused on popular, recent anime – Strike Witches, Bakemonogatari, K-On! and Railgun in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Figure Review | Tagged 1/6 scale, aegis, Alter, Figures, persona 3, Review | 48 Comments

Dakimakura Review – Fate T. Harlaown from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS (NSFW)

written on March 31, 2012 by Tier

I’ve been looking for a good dakimakura cover of Fate Testarossa for a while now, and it’s been surprisingly difficult to find one despite the popularity of the Nanoha franchise’s number two lady. For one, many of her pillowcases depict … Continue reading →

Posted in Dakimakura Review | Tagged dakimakura, fate testarossa, hentai, magical girl lyrical nanoha, Review | 25 Comments

Dakimakura Review – Rin Tohsaka from Fate/stay night (NSFW)

written on March 29, 2012 by Tier

It’s time for dakimakura cover show and tell, and today’s pillowcase features a character that needs no introduction at all.

Posted in Dakimakura Review | Tagged dakimakura, fate/stay night, hentai, Review, rin tohsaka | 49 Comments

ER Nurse Miyuu from the Daydream Collection (NSFW)

written on March 23, 2012 by Tier

Like school swimwear, bunnysuits, and catgirls, nurses are a well-loved staple of anime art and anime character design. Not by me, though – school swimwear, bunnysuits, catgirls, and nurse uniforms don’t do a whole lot for me by themselves, not … Continue reading →