Ready? Fight!

Hinamori Burleigh has released an AO for, for example, those of you who want to show off before a CSI match: the Fist Fighter AO. Its standing animations feel like "ready to fight", the walking animation is powerful, the run, ninja-esque, and the rest is just as good! Click here for TP.

1000 Cranes for Japan (ALMOST!)

My blood and sweat for the past 3 months. The epitome of love and care from many many people who help folded. I almost can’t believe I’ve finally reached this stage T____T

Now all that’s left is to buy a PVC pipe long enough and get them hung up! Then hand them over to the Japanese Embassy in Singapore along with the donations T____T

3 cheers for perseverence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 YEAYYYY!!!!

Gundam ZZ: Elpeo Puru 02

An artificially enhanced Newtype, Elpeo Puru first appears in the series fighting for Neo-Zeon under Glemy Toto. After encountering ZZ Gundam’s Newtype pilot Judau Ashta, she becomes obsessed with him; a possible side effect of the cyber-enhancement process. She pilots the AMX-004-2 Qubeley Mk II.

Cute cosplay from Winter Comiket 2010! I think she might be the same girl as the first Elpeo, don’t you? Thanks again to Michelle for sending this!

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Gundam ZZ: Elpeo Puru 02

An artificially enhanced Newtype, Elpeo Puru first appears in the series fighting for Neo-Zeon under Glemy Toto. After encountering ZZ Gundam’s Newtype pilot Judau Ashta, she becomes obsessed with him; a possible side effect of the cyber-enhancement process. She pilots the AMX-004-2 Qubeley Mk II.

Cute cosplay from Winter Comiket 2010! I think she might be the same girl as the first Elpeo, don’t you? Thanks again to Michelle for sending this!

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Gundam ZZ: Elpeo Puru 02

An artificially enhanced Newtype, Elpeo Puru first appears in the series fighting for Neo-Zeon under Glemy Toto. After encountering ZZ Gundam’s Newtype pilot Judau Ashta, she becomes obsessed with him; a possible side effect of the cyber-enhancement process. She pilots the AMX-004-2 Qubeley Mk II.

Cute cosplay from Winter Comiket 2010! I think she might be the same girl as the first Elpeo, don’t you? Thanks again to Michelle for sending this!

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Disgaea

If you wish to cosplay Makai Senki Disgaea in Second Life, head to this new spot in Kodama no Ki. Ashura Artful's Etna and Raspberyl avatars available there are well done and feature-rich with their anime head HUD. Oh, and there is a freebie too!

FANTASY QUEST - CNPH - Fernbrook Gardens

This coming 23rd of July 2011 - Saturday, at the Fernbrook Gardens, Portofino South, Daang Reyna, Las Pinas, Philippines.

Cosplay Network Philippines, with the cooperation of Fernbrook Gardens, Anime Alliance, and Ormagn Eventures brings you...

FANTASY QUEST: Be there where it happens!
A lot of things await you for Fantasy Quest! Like, COSPLAY BALL where you can dance your night off! FIREWORKS DISPLAY, MERCH BOOTHS, and many more fun activities! And who knows what will await you?


I've been reading some comments from the event, and I'm happy to know that there are sooo many Otaku's and Photographer's to attend there! Hmmm.. I'm sure there will be many cosplayers there! I'm also very sure it's gonna be SO MUCH FUN!

Great choice guys!

Fernbrook Gardens is one of the best venues for Weddings, Reunions, events... It's a big place that is a perfect place for Photoshoot! , so I'm sure everyone will enjoy it!

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Rare Flower of Moe

Moeka Kohime has brought Edelweiss to Kodama no Ki! It's right here.



She is currently selling a wide range of Japanese school uniform and accessories for both genders, including swimsuits, school bags, shoes, etc, and also maid dresses. Everything is of top-notch quality; a lot of must-have's in Second Life!

The Good Ole Days

Wozza Wozza!! hotamalie...Your Genesis Machine. Today I heard a old man say to a little kid who was playing with a Nintendo DSi ," You always got your PlayBoy with you, don't you?". I thought this was funny for two reason. Little boys and their Play Boys, teehee.

Marvel Pinball - Captain America Table

This past Monday was the release of the next Marvel Pinball table with good ole Cap. Seeing as the movie is coming out soon, capitalizing on this hype is a smart move. But one doesn't have to see the upcoming movie to enjoy this table.

I had the opportunity to play this game a littler earlier than most with a generous gift from Zen Studios, much appreciated!

So please don't think that I am biased in anyway and that's why I looked favorably on the game, it really is enjoyable and well put together. As oppose to the table which they call Ironman and shits on you with every opportunity.

There's really not much I can elaborate on with this new table. If one thing seems to be consistent with Zen studios, is that..If you enjoyed one of their tables, then you more than likely you will enjoy there other ones as well.

Granted, they all play different with Iron Man being the weakest out of the bunch, but you get that table as part of the original bundle and if you buy the marvel pinball table now for $9.99 you get 8 or 9(can't remember) other zen pinball tables along with it. That's a fantastic deal..unfortunately, I already own the marvel pinball tables, so I will be missing out on this bundle.



But for $2.49, the new Captain America table does not disappoint. Its has its setting in the World War 1 and 2 genres with the Red Skull and Baron Zemo and seems to have less dead spots then the other tables. Which is great, I don't think gamers should be penalized with a misplaced shot shooting back at them and straight down the middle. Especially when its a more prominent area for hitting the ball.



As always score chasing with friends is a big part of this game. Find and add others that own this game and set up weekly challenges. Its great fun.....another great and priced appropriately add-on for the marvel pinball series. Even if you are not a fan of Capt America, you don't have to be, the table is fun in its own right.



I look forward to some score chasing with fellow Marvel Pinballers.

Dead or Alive: Ayane 03

Ayane was born as a result of Raidou raping Kasumi’s mother, Ayame. Although she was allowed to stay in Mugen Tenshin, she was always looked down on or generally ignored by many of the clan. Ayane admired her half-brother, Hayate as a way of increasing her self-esteem and lifting her sadness. She is known to have some connections with Ryu Hayabusa since he befriended Hayate and the Mugen Tenshin ninja clan.

Another awesome cosplay from Winter Comiket 2010! I really love cosplays of alternate costumes rather than the original designs. I just wonder which series this was first used in? Thanks to James for sending this!

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Dead or Alive: Ayane 03

Ayane was born as a result of Raidou raping Kasumi’s mother, Ayame. Although she was allowed to stay in Mugen Tenshin, she was always looked down on or generally ignored by many of the clan. Ayane admired her half-brother, Hayate as a way of increasing her self-esteem and lifting her sadness. She is known to have some connections with Ryu Hayabusa since he befriended Hayate and the Mugen Tenshin ninja clan.

Another awesome cosplay from Winter Comiket 2010! I really love cosplays of alternate costumes rather than the original designs. I just wonder which series this was first used in? Thanks to James for sending this!

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Dead or Alive: Ayane 03

Ayane was born as a result of Raidou raping Kasumi’s mother, Ayame. Although she was allowed to stay in Mugen Tenshin, she was always looked down on or generally ignored by many of the clan. Ayane admired her half-brother, Hayate as a way of increasing her self-esteem and lifting her sadness. She is known to have some connections with Ryu Hayabusa since he befriended Hayate and the Mugen Tenshin ninja clan.

Another awesome cosplay from Winter Comiket 2010! I really love cosplays of alternate costumes rather than the original designs. I just wonder which series this was first used in? Thanks to James for sending this!

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The Morrigon

October is Going To Kill Me

Just looked through the list of games being released this summer and I have to say, that I am not interested in anything coming out in the next couple of months. Which is kinda good, it gives me time to finish dragon age and finally get around to completing my growing list of DLC games that I have. So I'm not too heartbroken by the ordeal.

BUT - Looking forward into Sept and Oct, holy moly. Sept has Resistance 3 and possible Dead island that I will probable be getting. But then the mother load of games for October comes out, and then I'll be stuck with too much to do and no time to do.

We start off with Silent Hill - I haven't played a silent hill since the very first one, but I would like to get back into it with this one. Maybe the reviews, if bad will sway me away from it. But for now, I want to play this game.


Then Twisted Metal - This game is a must buy for me. I am a huge fan of the genre, I've owned every version of twisted metal ever since they started making them. This one won't be any different. Getting me some twisted metal.



Batman: Arkham City - They added Robin and Catwoman as playable characters?! Yeah!! sign me up for some of that. Playing those few levels with the joker was a great time, and I look forward to what Arkham City has to offer.



Battlefield 3 - The be all end all of FPS, Its like the icing on a cake. The last one to come out for the month of October and will probable stop all other games in their tracks and play nothing else but this for months and months.


So in the span of a month, that's 4 full price games. That's $320 taxes in for 4 games. I gotta start saving now I guess. Put aside a full game price savings every month up until October. That should help me out.

Silent Hill I could be swayed not too, the others? I don't think so.

Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi

The school vision light fiction series will give rise to a television anime this July as well as an anime DVD packaged with a future novel volume.

The "reverse school fantasy" goes after an ordinary high school boy named Taito Kurogane, who is given a "poison" by a female vampire named Saitohimea, hence varying his life.
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One Piece: Sanji 03

True to his chef nature, Sanji’s dream is to find the “All Blue”, a legendary sea containing every kind of fish in the world. He knows from first hand experience how it feels like to starve so he will never refuse anyone a meal. Sanji’s bounty has been set to 77,000,000 Berries.

Awesome cosplay from Winter Comiket 2010! And he even added the curly eyebrow Sanji’s known for! Thanks to Cassandra for sending this in!

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One Piece: Sanji 03

True to his chef nature, Sanji’s dream is to find the “All Blue”, a legendary sea containing every kind of fish in the world. He knows from first hand experience how it feels like to starve so he will never refuse anyone a meal. Sanji’s bounty has been set to 77,000,000 Berries.

Awesome cosplay from Winter Comiket 2010! And he even added the curly eyebrow Sanji’s known for! Thanks to Cassandra for sending this in!

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One Piece: Sanji 03

True to his chef nature, Sanji’s dream is to find the “All Blue”, a legendary sea containing every kind of fish in the world. He knows from first hand experience how it feels like to starve so he will never refuse anyone a meal. Sanji’s bounty has been set to 77,000,000 Berries.

Awesome cosplay from Winter Comiket 2010! And he even added the curly eyebrow Sanji’s known for! Thanks to Cassandra for sending this in!

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Super Mario Artist Interpretation

Many of these are filled with awesome!

Original website with loads more!!

Drains

They do like their drains. Now sing Weird Al's version of Milli Vanilli's song, "Blame it on the Drain".

The Warios

I only recently watched the warriors on netflix and I never realized how much pop culture draws from this movie, its great!! Some of the most off the wall stuff that watching it today seems like a comedy, but with people really getting killed, and I know its not a comedy. It just reminds of one, being the year it was made. Its like my fascination with Gone with the Wind, I watch that movie for totally the wrong reasons.

Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Drama!

Like EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!?!??!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH???!??!?!?!?!??!?!

I knew this day would come ..............................ehhhhh?! I obviously cannot stop my eyes from falling out and my mouth from opening but you really have to excuse me because Kenshin is my favourite Manga/Anime character and he is probably my first love >////// <;;;;;

Is this guy going to be my most beloved Kenshin ;_;?!

TOKYO: A live-action film adaption of popular Japanese manga (graphic novel) "Ruruoni Kenshin", which stars Japanese actor Takeru Sato as the film's hero Kenshin Himura, will go into production in July, reported Japanese media.

"Ruruoni Kenshin" revolves around Himura, a master samurai who had slain countless men over the course of his career as the deadly assassin Hitokiri Battousai.

He vows to stop killing after the Meiji Restoration, a series of events that restored imperial rule to Japan, leaving his life of bloodshed behind to lead the life of a wanderer who protects the weak with his skills.

"Everyone knows the character Kenshin in the original work. I think engaging acting is required.

"I will work with the production staff to create a Kenshin that stays true to the details [in the Manga]," said 22-year-old Sato, who is now undergoing swordsmanship training.

The creator of "Ruruoni Kenshin", 41-year-old manga artist Nobuhiro Watsuki, was happy that the role of Kenshin Himura went to Sato.

"When the project first began, I and my wife were discussing who should play Kenshin, and Takeru Sato was the first person who came to mind.

"So when it was confirmed [that Sato would play Himura], I was surprised but also very happy," said Watsuki.

The rest of the film's cast will be announced at a later date.

Warner Brothers will produce the film, which is scheduled for a 2012 release.

Source from:  http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1137606/1/.html

Is he the guy from the Fit's CM ??

Ahhhhhhh I have such mixed feelings. I don't want to be rude to Takeru Sato's fans but...he's not exactly my idea of Kenshin =(

What do you guys think? Who do you think should be Kenshin or Kaoru??

Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Drama!

Like EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!?!??!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH???!??!?!?!?!??!?!

I knew this day would come ..............................ehhhhh?! I obviously cannot stop my eyes from falling out and my mouth from opening but you really have to excuse me because Kenshin is my favourite Manga/Anime character and he is probably my first love >////// <;;;;;

Is this guy going to be my most beloved Kenshin ;_;?!

TOKYO: A live-action film adaption of popular Japanese manga (graphic novel) "Ruruoni Kenshin", which stars Japanese actor Takeru Sato as the film's hero Kenshin Himura, will go into production in July, reported Japanese media.

"Ruruoni Kenshin" revolves around Himura, a master samurai who had slain countless men over the course of his career as the deadly assassin Hitokiri Battousai.

He vows to stop killing after the Meiji Restoration, a series of events that restored imperial rule to Japan, leaving his life of bloodshed behind to lead the life of a wanderer who protects the weak with his skills.

"Everyone knows the character Kenshin in the original work. I think engaging acting is required.

"I will work with the production staff to create a Kenshin that stays true to the details [in the Manga]," said 22-year-old Sato, who is now undergoing swordsmanship training.

The creator of "Ruruoni Kenshin", 41-year-old manga artist Nobuhiro Watsuki, was happy that the role of Kenshin Himura went to Sato.

"When the project first began, I and my wife were discussing who should play Kenshin, and Takeru Sato was the first person who came to mind.

"So when it was confirmed [that Sato would play Himura], I was surprised but also very happy," said Watsuki.

The rest of the film's cast will be announced at a later date.

Warner Brothers will produce the film, which is scheduled for a 2012 release.

Source from:  http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1137606/1/.html

Is he the guy from the Fit's CM ??

Ahhhhhhh I have such mixed feelings. I don't want to be rude to Takeru Sato's fans but...he's not exactly my idea of Kenshin =(

What do you guys think? Who do you think should be Kenshin or Kaoru??

Back from Cosfest 2011 !

Hello guys !

Anarchy Panty [ Default ver. ]

Photo by Nizam Mrani

I'm back from Cosfest ! I had so much fun that I don't know where to start ~ and I haven't unpack my luggage yet . * lazy mode on * It was such a lovely experience travelling with my group of lovelies . You guys are so much fun to hang out with ♥ . Many thanks to Cyubeh that we get to stay in such a comfortable chalet that's walking distance to Cosfest !

Will blog more once I get my pictures ! * v *

Stay tuned !

Earthkeeper, because we are all protectors

Before the entry, let's play a quiz. What comes to mind when one sees the term Earthkeeper ?

A. Earth + an individual or entity that takes care of something; example, butler, maid, steward or governors

B. Earth + someone that cleans up after something; road cleaners

C. Earth + an individual or entity that takes possession of something and protects it.

…

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If you choose any of the above, you are CORRECT!!!

Okay, bad quiz I know =.=. I swear I really wanted it to be a multiple choice with differing answers. But as it turned out, regardless of how I tried to jumble the term, the meaning remains constant; someone who cares and protect the Earth.

The only reasons I can think of anyone failing to interpret that term would be that he/she is...

a. A Dyslexic
b. An idiot
c. An as*****
d. An illiterate

Yes! Finally a respectable MCQ hah! Okay I digressed =x

And so “Protector of the Earth”. Isn't that idea beautiful? Growing up, I used to think superheroes with their destructive powers are cool. But after I grew up, I realised that destroying is easy, protecting and mending is hard.

 

Like they say, a picture speaks a thousand word. So let this video speak 3 thousand words about Earthkeeper to you.
Eh what is it that I'm hearing about wrong idioms? Don't be an idiot =x (pun intended)! The conversion rate is reasonable !

 

“Earthkeeping is straightforward, practical, common sense. It means taking actions that enable us to be good stewards of the earth. Earthkeeping is the way we make our products. It’s using revolutionary breakthroughs like Green Rubber™ compound to make 42% recycled rubber outsoles. Earthkeeping is using renewable energy in our facilities. Earthkeeping is the more than one million trees we’ve planted around the world to help prevent desertification, reduce drought, fight global warming and green our communities. Earthkeeping is how we take a stand on issues that affect the environment, like climate change”

excerpt from http://community.timberland.com/Earthkeeping

 

In short, Timberland has started a movement to help protect Mother Nature and it is called ‘Earthkeeper’. The term “Earthkeeper” is a combination of “Earth” and “keeper” (duuuhhhh XD).

It is coined by Timberland to represent someone who is concerned about environmental issues and willing to take action to protect our Earth.  Like the minor act of recycling their plastic bottles, to bigger things like replanting eroded areas and using renewable energy to reduce the burden on our environment.

Now, from what I’ve understood from my research, this is a BIG movement!

It extends to a multitudes of areas from straight forward projects like planting trees (actually, it’s not simple either) to overwhelmingly huge initiatives like reorganising their business development, inventing green product technology to  telling consumers what goes into their products. From a very commercial perspective, that is suicide. But from a conscious perspective, that is humane honesty.

 

I’d go into details about their awfully smart technologies of delinking old rubber and using PET bottles to make sockliner but I know I’d flunk at it so pop over to their website for the reading!

 

As part of the big movement, Timberland has a Desert Greening project that supports greening and is focused on the reversal of desertification. One of their current initiatives/project, ‘Desert Greening’ is happening in Horqin, Inner Mongolia.

Horqin Desert is a desert located inside Tongliao, Inner Mongolia (yes, the name really is 'inner Mongolia', no I don't mean 'on the inside' of Mongolia).

“ In 2001, Timberland started on one of its community service projects to support greening activities in China's Horqin Desert that is situated in Inner Mongolia, through Japan based non-profit organisation —GreenNet. Overgrazing of the land and excessive deforestation by Man has led to desertification which has changed the once lush and green Horqin Pasture into Horqin Desert. Timberland continues its tree planting activities in Horqin Desert, hoping that it will recover its lush greenness. Since April 2010, we have planted 1 million trees, and have just embarked on a journey to plant another 2 million”

excerpt from http://www.earthkeepers2011.com/sg

 

Tongliao has a four-season, monsoon-influenced, continental steppe climate, with long, cold, windy, but dry winters, and hot, humid summers. Much of the year's rainfall occurs from June to August, and even then dry and sunny weather dominates in the city. Going by such statistics, it’s not hard to imagine how it maintains a desert.

Horqin desert is almost the size of Switzerland and every year they experience sandstorms that sweeps all the way across Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan while depositing millions of tonnes of sand in the neighbouring cities. According to the villagers, when the storm starts they can’t even open their windows. Even if they did, sand would still get everywhere inside the house.

Being of Rural geographic, it's not hard to synergize the fact that villagers there mostly make their living by farming. And sand storms can never be good. Because soil don't stick and plants don't grow. Simple.

But the problem doesn’t end there.

Like what Janet Hsiu said on her show (video below): “When you're in Inner Mongolia, it's pretty easy to get the feeling you're isolated from the rest of the world. (And) that what happen here couldn't possibly affect things on a global scale” .

But it does. Because the earth is round and we are all sharing what we borrowed from our kids. Inner Mongolia may be far away but their influence on the climate is near.

The saddest part of the story is how Horqin used to be a lush, green pasture. As it turns out, the pressure to feed our exploding human population has burdened the land with over grazing. Within 10 years, population in Inner Mongolia has multiplied by four-fold while livestock has increased by 300 times.

Change in climate and excessive deforestation also left the top soil susceptible to strong winds which finally resulted in it's current barren landscape.

Again, as they say, a picture speaks a thousand word. I present 3000 thousand words *coughvideocough* to you again.

 

Alright, I hope this entry speaks out to you and brings to mind the dire situation we are in. And if it’s not evident by now, this is an entry for Nuffnang’s Timberland Earthkeepers 2011 Blog contest. As part of the contest, I’m supposed to explain why I should deserve to win.

I’m not trying to be humble but, I don’t think I ever really ‘deserve’ anything except for my leave entitlement, annual bonus and eternal care from my parents =X. But back on track, I mean yeah, I recycle, I reject plastic bags whenever I can, use a Fan instead of the Air-Con and I get scolded by my colleagues for turning off the air conditioner when we go out for lunch.

But those doesn’t necessarily constitutes to a ‘deserving’ reason. Even for more tangible stuffs like taking part and winning Cosplay Competitions, I still think it was an opportunity given to me. Not deserved.

Photo credit: Ani-Culture.net

But I admit, if I do win the trip, I’ll be sooooooooooooooo delighted! Because I really really want to go to Inner Mongolia and DO SOMETHING!

As you guys know, I’m quite the enthusiastic superhero wannabe. I started the 1000 Cranes project for Japan because I wanted to help, no matter how tiny it may be. It kills me to admit this, but I started this blog partly because I wanted a platform for me to have my opinions heard, taken seriously, resonant and maybe make a difference somewhere.

I guess from some perspective, it might just be a shallow form of self gratification but I cannot deny this urge so I’m trying to churn out as positive an outcome as possible.

Urgh I keep digressing.

If I had to do something to win the trip, I’ll only be able to do what I do best. Spread awareness on the good of the movement on various web 2.0 platforms (youtube, facebook,twitter & erm blog.) and ……maybe cosplay if need be =X

Additionally, because I’m so unoriginal I might accidentally get inspired by videos like below, to do a dance video of myself wearing the boots xD

Of course I’ll continue to recycle plastic bottles, reject plastic bags and turn off electricity when not in use. I know it doesn’t sound like much, but it’s my very best. And I implore all of you guys reading this to do the same! So guys, be a Timberland Earthkeeper and support desert greening in Horqin! Go volunteer your services!

 

Let’s all do our part to protect and clean up!

P/s: Leaving comments never hurt :D You guy’s know how that motivates people right !

 

For more information about Timberland’s Earthkeeper & volunteering

http://www.timberland.com.sg/news/2010-horqin-desert-trip.asp

http://www.earthkeepers2011.com/sg/action_earthkeepers.aspx

http://earthkeepers.timberland.com/#/home