Plot Summary
This series takes place in the early 24th century in the city of Neo-Venezia on the planet Aqua (formerly Mars). Aqua was terraformed into an inhabitible planet 150 years ago, and many of its locations are based on locations from the past that were present on earth (now known as Manhome). Neo-Venezia, based on Venice right down to having canals instead of streets, traveled by unmotorized gondolas. Those that pilot these canals as a Taxi/Tour service are known as Undines. This series focuses on Akari who moved away from the technologically advanced Manhome to be an Undine on a world with considerable less conveniences. Each chapter is best described as a slice of life mini story of Akari’s exploration of the this world.
Aqua/Aria Manga Review
Feb 8
Out of about 500 figures in my collection (that includes trading figures) 56 are male specimens and 21 of those men are One Piece figures.
This might be a trend more-so for the under served female fans of figures, but when debating which figures are worth what dollar amount to me, a good male figure gets more points. Now that isn’t to say that any figure of a male character will do. But the ones that are serious contenders for my money get extra points. Especially if it’s at the pre-order stage, it seems like all the male figures I’ve gone after became scarce pretty soon after they’re released. So I can’t imagine I’m alone in the desire for more male figures. Although I will admit I’ve seen more male figures recently than when I first started collecting.
KOS-MOS (Alter) Ver. 1
Feb 1
This version of KOS-MOS has been on my wishlist since I first started collecting figures 3 years ago. I had played with the idea on buying her on eBay many times. But every time I looked, she was at a price I couldn’t bring myself to pay. BUT THEN a miracle! Alter re-released their 2nd version of KOS-MOS! although Alter’s 2nd KOS-MOS release is called version 4? No idea why, maybe it’s her 4th look in the games? I made myself very content with that figure and pushed thoughts of the first version out of my mind. On a whim one day I looked for her on eBay and was THRILLED to see her for sale at a reasonable price. Well I admit the auction had her at more then what I paid, but when a seller has the “Make an Offer” option active, I can’t help but try and get a detter deal!
Candy Boy Figures (GSC)
Jan 28
My love of Candy Boy is something COMPLETELY unexpected for me. I found their relationship wonderful and wholehearted. In any relationships in manga/anime I need to feel a certain something about the interaction between the two characters in order to accept it. But this duo won me over completely during their short anime series, I would love it if there was a Candy Boy 2.
EDIT: Brain fart, these were made by Good Smile Company. Not Max Factory.
RG Veda Art Books (Japanese)
Jan 26
If there is an art book I want, but it hasn’t been released in English, I have no problems buying the Japanese version. Not being able to read the “extras” at the end of the book do make me a bit sad. But the main reason I want these books is for the full page illustrations. I’m a big fan of CLAMP illustrations and love their art books. Unfortunately not ALL RG Veda illustrations are in this art book, but a good chunk are. There is another RG Veda art book out there, but the pricetag is too high for my blood. How much did this one cost? The seller’s requested “Buy It Now” price was $48.99, but my offer of $26.00 was accepted and I also got free shipping because I bought several other art books. So don’t hesitate to ever use the “Make an Offer” feature on eBay when it’s available, you may be surprised at the luck of your results.
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