Mint has started preorders for a new collection of Juicy Honey trading cards which is scheduled to ship in December 2007. The set is called Premium Edition which implies high-end talent to go with the quality glossy cardboard. The JAV idols featured in the new collection are:
» Kotono Higashi [Popular newcomer to the JAV scene]
» Tina Yuzuki (Rio) [Of Japanese and Portuguese parentage]
» Maria Ozawa [Of French-Canadian and Japanese parentage]
We expected Anna Ohura instead of Kotono since Ann's of mixed parentage (French and Japanese) just like Tina and Maria but maybe Mint wanted a pureblood in there. The Premium Edition is limited to only 2000 boxes only which implies a rampant and healthy resale aftermarket. We also expect a quick sellout for preorders in Japan over the next few days but until then, preorders are welcome to ship on or around December 15, 2007. Please note that Mint is packaging three inner cartons into 1 box and selling them for JPY12600 each or US$129 from NCS.
Preorders are welcome for the fourth collection of Angel Kiss cards which is scheduled to ship in late November 2007. A total of 64 regular cards is featured in the set but a large assortment of rare cards such as DNA, Bra Hook, Autograph, and Photograph cards is scattered randomly in the packs. Preorders are welcome to ship in early Dec at US$58 per box.
The first color variant for the Playstation 3 console is a Ceramic White number which is glossy and beautiful... and apt to get dirty, smudged, and attract layers of dust like a magnet draws in nails. Despite the potential cosmetic drawbacks however, we're going to keep a couple of the white PS3 consoles in our gaming area to keep our Dreamcast consoles company. There's not many gaming machines that are colored a nice bright white color and they'll provide middling contrast against the other consoles. Preorders are welcome to ship on or around November 11.
In the The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, the selfsame heroine of the series is a high school student name Haruhi who can alter reality without knowing it. Bandai takes a more direct approach to Haruhi's shifting realities with a special 20cm tall figure which changes color depending on the temperature. When the heat is on at 30°C or 90°F, Haruhi wears red bunny ears, a red skintight dress, and a red bow to complement her bare legs. However, when the temperature drops below 16°C or 61°F, Haruhi's ensemble changes color to black and her legs are covered with black hosiery. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late February 2008 at US$39 each. Jan Code: 4543112513779.
Remember when Ripley went back to get Newt in the Aliens movie? That supercharged sequence showed Ripley's mothering instinct - sort of like when a mama bear does whatever it takes to protect her cub. Ripley also showed off her honed warrior skills where she destroyed bunch of slavering Warrior Aliens as well as hordes of Alien Queen eggs. In the climactic final battle, Ripley suited up in a Power Loader and faced off against the Queen herself. With deft skill and the power of mechanical arms, Ripley defeated the Queen and the movie ended with a happily ever after conclusion.
Medicom celebrates the Aliens movie with a set of figures which may allow fans to recreate the final scene of the movie. There's Ripley in the Power Loader, then there's four Alien Eggs, three Warrior Aliens, and the Queen Bee. The figures measure between 6-10cm each and will all be packaged in a window box. Preorders and new orders ship today.
Alter's latest figure creation takes aim at Saber of Fate Stay Night fame. Normally decked out in a blue suit of armor, the blonde warrior trades in her armaments for a mop and a frilly maid's outfit. Saber stands with panty-hosed-covered legs apart and rests both hands atop the handle of a cleaning instrument. A bucket of water is nowhere to be seen but you can probably buy a toy pail from a USA toy shop or make your own. We're going to use a soda bottle cap and fill it with orange detergent. A blue bow keeps the back of Saber's hair together so that it forms a compact bun. The figure is set at 1/6 scale and measures 26cm or 10.23" tall from her feet to the top of her maid's doily/cap.
Pricing is listed at JPY7800 or US$75 from NCS and preorders as well as new orders will ship today.
Ciel is a conditional immortal who can never die. That is, until she finds a vampire named Roa and destroys him, thus snuffing out her own life. Many years ago, the vampire Roa inhabited Ciel's body and turned her into a bloodsucker. However, Ciel was killed by Arcueid Brunestud who was on a mission to destroy Roa's incarnations wherever they may rise. Since Ciel was imbued with magic abilities, she returned to life after Roa had left her lifeless body to inhabit another. After repeated attempts to kill her, Ciel was eventually used as an agent to hunt down Roa and exterminate him once and for all.
Sol International's 1/8 scale rendition of Ciel measures 18cm or 7.08" in height. Her weapons known as the Black Keys are in full display but the mighty Seventh Holy Scripture cannon is nowhere to be seen...
Similar to Ciel, Sion Eltnam Atlasia is a vampire. She was turned by Walachia and becomes a daughter of Lilith while on assignment with the Church Organization. Sion seeks to revert to human form once more with the help of Arcueid Brunestud. Her other ambition in life is the destruction of Walachia. In the Melty Blood series, she eventually befriends the protagonist Shiki Tohno.
Sol International apparently has a penchant for vampires and they sculp Sion in a dynamic pose where she's in mid-step. Sion wears a purple alchemist uniform to match her violet tresses - a tensile ponytail lashes out from the back of her head for a whippy effect. The Sion figure is 1/8 scale and measures 18cm or 7.08" tall. A gold-colored display base is also included which is marked with the Melty Blood title and her name.
