Stars Toys Studio - 1:12 Nine Tailed Fox Action Figure - League of Legends - LOL - Ahri

The other day while I was doing my regular Facebook browsing - I bump into this chinese page wherein a Figma-like promotional pictures of LOL Ahri was posted. Since the design was similar to Figma and I remembered a few years back Figma released Yasuo - I thought this was a Figma. And a few days later, I saw a friend posted orders for this Ahri - well honestly, I am not a LOL player at all - I am a DOTA2 player though. But I always liked how Ahri was designed (as well as Jynx and Katarina) so I had to ask my friend if I could still get one. And just my luck, he was able to get me one for the last minute! Thanks man!

Packaging:

As you can see, the packaging looks like a combination of a package of a 1/12 PVC Statue and a Standard Figma. Content of the package are already visible. If you can notice, Stars Toys didn't include any copyrighted name such as League of Legends, Ahri or LOL - has something to do about copyright infringement I guess - but whats the point? We all know it was Ahri anyway.

Right side shows a picture of Ahri...

...and thus the left side as well.

The back of the package shows different poses that you can do with the figure. The thing though it doesnt come with any manual of any sort.

And you can also notice that it bears a similar sticker on packages of Figma. The round sticker that serves as a mark that the item is sealed and it has a logo of Stars Toys too. Moving on...

CONTENT:

So, If you're planning to get one yourself here's a quick checklist for whats inside your package:

1. Ahri Figure - complete with ears hehe

2. 1 Big Orb

3. 1 Small Orb

4. 3 alternate hands (2 Open Hands, 2 Clenched Fists and 1 Open Right Hand to Hold either of the two orbs)

4. Alternate Smirking Face 

5. 2x Similar 3 Tails

6. 1 Big Middle 3 Tails

7. 1 Small Small 3 tails

ARTICULATION:

All joints are similarly same with any SHFiguarts or Figma you see, the concept is the same - both piece connected by a single jointd peg to allow movement. Ahri here by the way has neck swivel, can move her head sideways by 360 rotation, up and down. Shoulder swivel and rotation, elbow swivel and movement, wrist rotation and swivel. Ab Rotation, thigh rotation, leg movement, knee swivel and rotation and ankle movement. the tails though can only move on the point where it is connected.

VERDICT:

Apparently, for a 1/12 figure created by a third party studio this one was quite done well. Apart from the well made design and accuracy it's not as fragile as it would be. I had my fair share of Figma, SHFiguarts knock offs that uses the similar yet cheaper version of PVC materials that breaks easily and sometimes get stuck because of the incompatibility of the paint application.

This one, well slightly wobbly joints but not loose at all making the figure easier to pose.

I recommend getting the figure if you are a LOL, especially an  Ahri Fan or have a huge like on Nine Tailed Fox Characters (No, not Naruto) - hoping to see more from Stars Toys Studio!

Explanation: Tag - Riaru Onigokko (2015) - The Chasing World

Yes, I know I wasn't planning to write anything anymore on this blog. But this film caught my interest that I had to write my thoughts somewhere.

Posssible Spoiler, IF YOU HAVENT WATCHED IT, STOP! I just wanted to share how I understand the message of the film, if there is any. I am actually interested on other peoples opinion on how they see the film, and I do believe that I don't need to watch the previous films and the series in order to understand the message of the film. I'm actually interested to read the original novel but I can't seem to find a copy available anywhere. So, without further adieu...

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The Film shows 3 personas, namely: Mitsuko, Keiko and Izumi. I will try my best to explain together with the last part of the film on what I think really happened to them.

First let's tackle Mitsuko. From what you see Mitsuko was not your typical school girl. In fact she was eccentric. Why? In the bus scene. we can see everyone was having so much fun. They were laughing, shouting , throwing stuff at each other. Even the teacher and the driver has these smiles on their faces - these moments symbolizes that they are normal - they are all alike. What we should notice was Mitsuko was alone, she was writing a poem in her little notebook. Then, 2 classmates noticed her and well the other one is actually trying to tease her. Well, It's not that offensive but analyzing from her eccentric behaviour she was actually sensitive from teasing.

Moving on, the next events were the slicing of the bus were everyone was starting to die except Mitsuko. When she crouched down to get her pen, a gust of wind started cutting everyone on half. Making Mitsuko the only survivor. What actually happened, the last part of the film Mitsuko committed suicide. Everyone was dying but in reality she was the one dying, she felt alone, she felt different - she wanted an ending.

Second is Keiko. Keiko is a person who is bound to marry someone. The scene was simpler than the first one. This was the view of Keiko herself wherein everyone was so happy for her but in fact that was all front. She knows that behind those smiles and words of congratulations, that's not what most of them think of her. Maybe, they think of her as using her groom as an escape goat from poverty or it's just for the money or something, could also be forced or whatever.

The groom, was symbolized by a Pig. A dirty pig, that could mean that it only shows lust towards keiko.

Now again, what really happened. Keiko killed herself in front of everyone. The scene wherein they were fighting was what she wants to do with everyone, she wants to shout, kick, punch, kill everyone. But just like the first one, it was all in her mind - and as an escape she killed herself with a broken bottle.

The Third one was Izumi which I found the most common of them all. From the various scenes we see Izumi was a top athlete adored by everyone. But what was wrong? She was actually pressured, everyone was expecting too much of her - she was pushing herself to the limit wherein she was no longer happy and at the point she thinks that she can no longer lose or everyone will think differently of her. What happened, she died when she crossed the fence.

Now, what are the other things that we should consider important during the film that would help us support and understand these theories.

Aki = was the best friend - the friend - the conscience - the mind. She plays the biggest role here and I don't even think she even really exist. She was the one deciding on what actions they should do, in other words she was the one thinking - she was the mind.

The old man and the game - No, the story was not a game. The game symbolized something, have you noticed it was similar to Grand Theft Auto V wherein you "control" 3 characters in different events. Meaning, the film was based on 3 Persona having 3 Different Events - and that their life and actions has always been controlled by the judgement of people around them.

The old man - could be the devil. The title of the film was "Riaru Onigokko" - which also means "devil's tag".

The last part - the man on briefs and the male world. - Female's are pure, they are sensitive. The Male World where Mitsuko came in was the time where a female enters puberty or adulthood and meets people in the opposite gender. They like and fell, but in a wrong turn they can be treated like toys. The place was full of female statues or whatever are those shows that the Man was counting girls, using them and playing with them. The feathers symbolized Mitsuko's purity then it was stained with blood for she was about to lose here purity and she was about to be used. When she came in to here senses her final line was "Don't play with us like toys!"

The final line makes a clear message - Stop treating girls as toys.

In the end, Death became there escape and everything became surreal - having the quality of a dream.

[Bandai] HGBF 1/144 Gouf R35 [Painted]

Now the latest haul that took me a week to finish but still failed because of the crappy spray paint cans, Mr. Rals Gouf R35 as seen on the final battle on the series Gundam Build Fighters. It appeared together with the Master Gundam and has this tornado spinning combo, but hey wo you think they'll release Master Gundam too? or we just had to stich on the HGFC Master Gundam. Anyway, since I dislike the orignal Gouf scheme I had to grab a can of paint and spray it all over. A darker version of the Gouf R35 then I realized it was much darker than expected. Fail huh, then because of the crappy cans of spray paints that actually runied the kit because of the crappy nozzle I was forced to do a little weathering which is not balanced - as you can see on the left arm. Anyway, hope it turns out well for your eyes - and since this is no longer the original scheme of Gouf R35, i would like to call this "Gouf R35 ver. angelprisz"
The MS-07R-35 Gouf R35 is a custom gunpla from the anime series Gundam Build Fighters. It was built and piloted by Mr. Ral.
Reference: Gundam Wikia

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And hope it not yet too alte to give a little opinion on the kit. SO to summarize everything - Gouf R35 has 10-cannon like fingers on both arms attached as guards. Composed of 2 larger shield on both, it also has two swords that can be sheated on the large shield or over the side of it's legs. It has a large electrical wire amde of soft plastic that can be curved according to desire and 2 sets of hand - 2 clenched left-right and 2 in holding position left and right. Also, a small tank is attached in the back with this weird lookinh ball-like tanks. And How can I forgot, a number of thrusters attached all over different parts of it's body..

So this is is Gouf R35, not much of a difference when it comes to the design over the orignal Gouf BUT when it comes in the kit I think this one has a different mold.

We'll I wasn't sure since I don't have the original Gouf on me but I really think is is.

Finger-like cannons on both Right and Left Arm - busting out everything on it's way.

Then this amazing electrical cord on the right that can be formed as desire since it's soft.

2 Large Shield over the arms.

And 2 Heat Swords that is no longer heat swords but amde out of beams - If my memory is correct the original Gouf has a heated sword instead of a beam sword.

But then again, I am not sure since this is my first Gouf.

Articualtion wasn't half badalthough waist turning is a bit of a failure.

So here we go, HGBF Gouf R35 ver. angelprisz

A BELATED MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! - 2014

5 Months have passed since I created this Blog, and being A newbie in this kind of hobby is hard. Grammar Check, Content Check, Layout, Images... It came the time that I wanted to stop! But Yes, angelprisz is still here, greeting everyone a HAPPY NEW 2014 Year! May everyone be blessed and live peacefully this year! -enjoy