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Shimada Fumikane’s Art Works
As you may know, I’ve recently come into possession Shimada Fumikane’s Art Works. This is an art book showcasing Fumikane’s best and most seminal work. Art Works is 112 pages jam-packed with drawings, portraits, and character models, most of which are mecha musume. In previous posts I’ve discussed his fame from Strike Witches, Sky Girls, and Busou Shinki, but this art book contains so much more than that. As he is possibly my favorite artist of all time, I’ve decided to share with you all some of the highlights of Shimada Fumikane’s Art Works. Continue reading
Busou Shinki: Arnval Tranche
So, the second installment of my double Shinki review is on Arnval Tranche. She is officially the second Shinki in my collection, as well as the in the entire Busou Shinki line, and is nothing short of awesome. Given that I actually just received her, this post will be a bit more in depth as far as parts and assembly, so let’s go crazy.
Be warned, this post contains traces of railguns, light-sabers, and greatness. Continue reading
Busou Shinki: Strarf Bis
My my my, has it already been two weeks?! My sincerest apologies, but this last month has been quite busy. Graduation, trip to Kansas City, and work all occupied my attention for the whole month. Nevertheless, I have returned! Aside from dealing with real life, this last month was also filled with a great acquiring of goods, including everything from Shinkis to the new Spice and Wolf novel. I purchased Shimada Fumikane’s artbook, beat Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Crazy Dave and I are in the process of receiving press passes to the upcoming Fandemonium convention! Expect many, many more reviews and ravings from me over the next few months!
So, as tribute to my return to good ol’ Z-Chan, I have decided to do two posts highlighting and reviewing two of my most recent, and greatly hyped purchases. As you may have read in my last post, I jumped on to the Busou Shinki bandwagon and decided to purchase two figures as an initial “investment”. This review will cover my first, and personal favorite Shinki, Strarf, or more specifically, the newer Strarf Bis. Continue reading