Otaku Dan: The Life of an Anime Fan

In this episode of O-Talk, Lauren and I have a discussion on figure collecting. We also have a special guest, Frances "Dancing Queen" Delgado from Howagirlfigures.com.

Note: this episode was recorded on 1/30/11


Thank you Headcheeez and that weirdo for sending us some feedback

Links mentioned in the episode:
My Figure Collection
Hobby Search
J-List
HLJ
Otaku Fuel
AmiAmi
AX Live
Hot gluing, well you have to look that up yourself.

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Recently, the photographer of the Cosplay in American book, Ejen Chuang sent me a link of a video. The video is about the lighting diagram that Matthew Jordan Smith used during a photo shoot he did of Tyra Banks. This video inspired me to replicate it but on a smaller scale. Tell me what you think of it in a comment below, I need feedback if I want to improve.

Well, I created a new batch of anime wallpapers for cellphones with larger displays. I hope you enjoy them.

Only 4 weeks into the winter anime season and the chart for the spring 2011 anime season chart is out. Come on in and check it out.

Sony had an event at Tokyo and they have unveiled the new PSP 2. Could this be the future of gaming or will it flop?

I love manga but is does not seem like it. The thing is, I have been neglecting that hobby lately. I forget when a new volume of a manga series I'm reading comes out. Even sometimes, I hold it off to buy it another time. As of right now, I have started to buy all of the missing volumes in my collection. At the same time, I also want to start buying all of the manga in my wishlist. I wanted to share my list to everyone because I looks pretty good.

It has been almost 2 year since I've built a Gundam model kit. I actually made 2 separate posts on returning to model kit building. I was never able to follow through with it because I would be too busy or when I was going to buy it, I got distracted by some pretty figures. I've learned from those two mistakes and I ordered a brand new Gundam model kit.

The model kit that I will build is Master Grade RX-78-2 Gundam -O.Y.W. 79 Animation Colors- version with the clear parts kit. I feel that I should have started out with a High Grade since it has been 2 year. I know that my skills as a model kit build are rusty, but I know I can do it.

I personally enjoy model kit building because it helps me relax. I cannot wait until Rx-78-2 is in my hands. I will be doing progress posts due to I'm not going to do it in one sitting. Before, I could do that but college and working on my site is more important.

In this new episode of O-Talk, Lauren and I have a discussion about anime documentaries. Plus, I have a brand new microphone and all of the audio issues are fixed.

Note: this episode was recorded on 1/21/11


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I recently bought a new oppai mouse pad. I need to replace the one I already have because it got worn out. This new one is actually much more comfortable. I will start using it when I'm done modding my desktop.

Just ironing the background that I used in my Koromo figure photo shoot.

Did some photography of the park near my home. It was fun.

I got really close to that squirrel in this shot.

This is my favorite shot.

I found this soda at my local Walgreens. It taste amazing and I like that they use natural sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.

Amae Koromo from Saki is really cute. She's one of my favorite characters from the show. This figure was made by Alter, which is known for having really detailed figures. However, this figure comes up short in that department. Come on in and check out this photo shoot.

I don't like that her feet came out plain looking. I was expected at least the details of her toes.

My camera slipped out of my hand.