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[Figure Photos] Hammer Hell! – King of Braves GaoGaiGar

Snacks — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:27:59 +0000

Figure: Bandai SRC GaoGaiGar + Key to Victory Set 1

Camera: Lumix LX3

Photo was tweaked in Adobe Photoshop CS3

[Figure Photos] Puella Magi – Madoka Kaname

Snacks — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:49:49 +0000

Figure: Good Smile Co. 1/8 Madoka Kaname – Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Camera: Panasonic Lumix LX3

Tweaks were done in Adobe Lightroom 3

R.I.P. Ralph McQuarrie

Snacks — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:22:35 +0000

When I was around 6 years old, I got a Star Wars portfolio poster book from my dad. He got it from a garage sale, and most of posters inside were either torn or damaged.

The most pristine one was Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art of the Death Star trench run, with an X-Wing being chased by a Tie Fighter. I loved how detailed, dynamic and iconic this piece was, it was almost as if a scene of the movie was playing right in front of me. It mesmerized me so much that the poster hung on my bedroom wall for the longest time. It was Mr. McQuarrie’s art that opened my young mind to the amazing world of science fiction, and inspired me to become the mecha/sci-fi geek that I am today.

Earlier today, I found out that he passed away at the age of 82.

His amazing work has undeniably shaped how sci-fi artwork feels and looks today and for years to come. The obituary on his homepage says it best:

His influence on design will be felt forever. There’s no doubt in our hearts that centuries from now amazing spaceships will soar, future cities will rise and someone, somewhere will say… “that looks like something Ralph McQuarrie painted.”

Thank you and Rest in Peace Ralph McQuarrie, you will be missed.

Top Idol – Haruka Amami

Snacks — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:02:42 +0000

Figure: Megahouse 1/7 Brilliant Stage – Haruka Amami (The Idolm@ster 2)
Camera: Panasonic Lumix LX3

Tweaks were done in Adobe Lightroom 3

[Figure Photos] Grim Scythe – Dead Master

Snacks — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:19:46 +0000

Figure: Good Smile Company 1/8 Dead Master – Original Ver. (Black★Rock Shooter)
Camera: Panasonic Lumix LX3

Tweaks were done in Adobe Lightroom 3

Happy New Year!

Snacks — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:28:22 +0000

I know it’s 3 weeks late, but still, Happy New Year!

May 2012 be a fruitful and productive year for everyone!

Source: momo (pixiv)

[Figure Photos] Taciturn Bibliophile – Yuki Nagato

Snacks — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:34:56 +0000

Figure: Alter 1/8 Yuki Nagato – School Uniform Ver. (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
Camera: Panasonic Lumix LX3

Tweaks were done in Adobe Lightroom 3

[Figure Photo] Senjougahara Fascination – Hitagi Senjougahara

Snacks — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:48:31 +0000

Figure: GSC 1/8 Hitagi Senjougahara (Bakemonogatari)
Camera: Panasonic Lumix LX3

Tweaks were done in Adobe Photoshop CS4

[Figure Photos] Afterschool Rock – Yui Hirasawa

Snacks — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:59:47 +0000

Figure: Alter 1/8 Yui Hirasawa (K-on!)
Camera: Panasonic Lumix LX3

Tweaks were done in Adobe Lightroom 3 and Adobe Photoshop CS4

[Figure Photos] Skyclad Observer – Kurisu Makise

Snacks — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 07:39:51 +0000

Kurisu Makise is from the anime Steins;Gate, which was based on a VN for the 360/PC/PSP by 5pb and Nitro+.

Kurisu’s fast becoming one of my most favorite female characters thanks to her being a true genius (she’s a Neuroscientist!) and her cute dorky side.

Figure: Kotobukiya 1/8 Kurisu Makise (Steins;Gate)
Camera: Panasonic Lumix LX3

Tweaks were done in Adobe Lightroom 3