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Saturday, October 27, 2007

Haruhi Suzumiya Classroom Diorama Figure

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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is becoming a favorite anime all over the world with it's fantastic plot and mania-inducing characters.
The picture see an extraordinary diorama set, with cool miniature replica components that you will recognize from the show.
The detail is amazing, prepainted and cast in high quality PVC. Includes seated Haruhi figure, folding chair (that actually folds!), desk, desk chair, bookbag, and SOS-dan rules (very small but Japanese is fully legible). Seated Haruhi measures about 3.5 inches tall.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Dragon Ball MMORPG

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Here the first images of Dragon Ball OnLine previewed for 2008.
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Friday, October 19, 2007

Street Fighter IV...Prepare Yourself


Street Fighter IV is a recently-announced fighting game, and the continuation of Capcom's long-running Street Fighter series. It was announced in London on October 17, 2007 at a press conference Capcom was holding. The teaser trailer showed Ryu and Ken squaring off in a pre-rendered 3D brush stroke-painted style, but no actual gameplay was shown. Capcom has stated that the game recently entered development. It is currently unknown which Capcom studio, designer, and producer are involved.

Speculation has commenced on whether the game will feature 3D CGI-style graphics or traditional Street Fighter 2D hand-drawn animation.

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Official Site: http://www.streetfighterworld.com/
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Thursday, October 18, 2007

Dragonaut -The Resonance-


DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE- is an anime series directed by Manabu Ono and co-produced by Gonzo and Nihon Ad Systems (NAS).

Plot:
Twenty years prior to the story's beginning, an asteroid headed for Earth destroys Pluto. Due to Pluto's destruction, the asteroid, which is dubbed Thanatos, becomes temporarily stagnant in Pluto's orbit. Now, in order to avoid Earth's impending destruction, the International Solarsystem Development Agency (ISDA) works on the "D-Project", and secretly creates a weapon called the "Dragonaut" after finding a "dragon" egg under the ocean. However, they soon find out that the asteroid is not their only threat, as powerful, destructive dragons from Thanatos appear on Earth.

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After witnessing a murder by one of the creatures, Jin Kamishina, a lonely 18-year-old boy who lost his family in a shuttle accident two years ago, gets involved in the mysteries of the dragons and is chosen to become the Dragonaut's pilot. Helping him on his journey is Toa, a mysterious girl who saves him from falling to his death after the creature attacks him. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the dragons, they encounter new friends and enemies, and also develop a closer relationship.

Official Site: http://www.dragonaut.com/
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Figure Designed by Yoshinori Yatake

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Yoshinori Yatake is a master painter that has recently been seen as a budding sculptor. For the first time one of his PVC kits featuring the original character el. will be produced courtesy of Kaiyodo. Prepainted and ready to display right out of the box, this collectable measures approximately 21 cm (8 inches) at 1/8th the scale. Fans of steam boy, steampunk, and retro Science Fiction are sure to love this figure.
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Final Fantasy Premium Potion Set ~ Shinra Company

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For the serious Final Fantasy fan, an very limited item. As part of their 10th anniversary celebration, the folks at Suntory and Squaresoft bring to you this dynamite "health drink" potion, that's sure to revive those much needed hitpoints. The clear liquid is encased in treasure worthy limited edition crystalloid bottle that is perfect for display. You also get a limited edition artbook only sold with this Premium Bottle set featuring illustrations from Final Fantasy VII. This rare item will be wrapped lovingly in bubblewrap by our Japanese staff and shipped in a protective cardboard box.

Contents:
Grape extract, sugar, royal jelly, propolis, chamomile, sage, tyme, hysop, marjoram, rosemary, basil, lemon herb (melissa), amino acid, caffeine, vitamin B6, B1.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

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Story:
Makoto Konno, a girl attending high school in Tokyo's shitamachi, gains the power to go back in time and re-do things (the time-leap) when she gets involved in an accident at a train crossing one day.
A little bewildered with her new powers at first, Makoto uses them extravagantly to avoid being tardy and to get perfect grades on tests. However, things begin to turn bad as she discovers how her actions can adversely affect others. Along the way, Makoto's aunt, Kazuko Yoshiyama, offers some advice to her niece, with the hint that she herself had done something similar in the past; Kazuko is the protagonist of the novel, The Little Girl Who Conquered Time. One of Makoto's friends, Chiaki, is the one who had brought the item that caused Makoto's powers. He came from the future to save a piece of art. The people who can leap time have a limited number of times to leap. Makoto's other friend, Kōsuke, was taking the place of Makoto's accident. In order to save him, Chiaki had used up his only chance to go back to the future. Makoto, who secretly loves Chiaki, also uses up her final chance to leap to help Chiaki gain his chance once more. Chiaki also loves Makoto, and is also upset when he must leave Makoto's time frame.

Awards:
Even though it was not a massive hit at the box office, the film did exceptionally well at the various festivals it was entered in. TokiKake took home the award of Best Animated Film in the ANIMA'T category at the thirty-ninth Sitges International Film Festival of Catalonia. It won the Animation Grand Award, given to the year's most entertaining animated film, at the prestigious sixty-first Annual Mainichi Film Awards. It was also awarded the first annual Animation of the Year prize at the thirtieth Japan Academy Prize. It was nominated for, but did not win, the twenty-seventh Japan SF Grand Prize. It received the Grand Prize in the animation division at the 2006 Japan Media Arts Festival. At the sixth annual Tokyo International Anime Fair, which opened on March 22, 2007, TokiKake was recognized as "Animation of the Year" and won several awards. It won the Special Distinction for Feature Film at France's thirty-first Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 16, 2007. It played to full-house theatres during a screening in August 2007 at the ninth Cinemanila International Film Festival in Manila, Philippines.


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Saturday, October 13, 2007

New Anime Statues

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La Pucelle Prie Statue Description:
From the hit series La Pucelle, this girl is looking good! A 1:6 scale plastic statue from ENTERBRAIN, this delightful young lady stands proudly on her display base with a very short dress and a wand. She looks at the world coyly, her pink hair flowing under a little hat that matches her dress and gloves. Bring home this exciting statue today!
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Cover Girl Feane Statue Description:
We're not sure which magazines have her as the cover, but we'd love to see them! Cover Girl Feane is a 1:6 scale statue that's entirely made of plastic, from the tip of her blue hair to the soles of her red boots to... certain other parts. She carries a sword on her ample hips and her more-than-ample bosum is held in place-- barely-- by what can only loosely be called clothing. On top of all of that, she's balancing on a single foot, careful not to fall over and cause any unnecessary damage to those around her. Standing a hair over 11-inches tall, she's quite a sizable young lady.
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Quiz Magic Academy Rukia Statue Description:
Just what is quiz magic, anyway? Regardless, the lively Rukia is learning all about it, and apparently it has something to do with being able to levitate above her display base! This eye-catching 1:8 plastic figure is clad in a short black dress that has difficulty staying down. Her unusual cane seems to enable her to float just a little, giving you a full view of this expertly crafted figure. With bright red hair, a winning smile, and her own take on the "little black dress," this is one sweet statue that you'll want on your collector shelves!
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Megachu! Fauna Statue Description:
She's flying! Well, not really flying… but she sure looks like it! The perky, super-happy Fauna is ready to take off and use her magic powers to float above your desk. This scrumptious 1:8 scale plastic statue includes a display base and metal rod that lets her "magically" levitate above any flat surface. Just don't look up her skirt or she'll get embarrassed!
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

SD Gundam G Generation Spirits


History:
The G Generation series technically began in 1996, when Bandai released a series of six games for Nintendo's Super Famicon console, each focusing on a particular era from the Gundam multiverse. A Generation focused on the One Year War, B Generation focused on the Gryps Conflict, and so forth up to F Generation, which covered the plot of G Gundam. Instead of continuing the obvious progression and making a G Generation game themed about Gundam Wing, Bandai held on to the title. Since "G" was often used as an abbreviation for "Gundam", it was decided that G Generation would encompass a wider scope. When it was finally released in 1998 for the Sony PlayStation, G Generation covered the plot for Mobile Suit Gundam through Char's Counterattack and featured characters from the remaining Universal Century series as well as G Gundam, Gundam Wing and Gundam X.

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Official Site: http://www.ggene.jp/spirits/
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Super Robot Wars OG Gaiden


The bonus segments of Original Generations, entitled Original Generation 2.5, was regarded as a preview for Super Robot Wars Original Generation Gaiden. Recently released scans from Famitsu have dated the game to be released in December of 2007. It would resolve many matters left unchecked at the end of Original Generation 2.5, such as Duminuss' unfinished plan and the activities of the Shura. It has been confirmed that the main protagonists for Original Generation Gaiden are Raul Gureden and Folka Albark. As well, Original Generation 2.5 will be redone, providing a slight possibility that the cliffhanger ending will be rewritten.

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An added feature to Original Generation Gaiden is the inclusion of Fighter Roar's sister, Emi. Fans speculate she might be linked with the Compact 3 storyline, as she is rumored to be the transformed Shōko, the sister of Kouta Azuma (the current identity of Fighter Roar). Fernando Albark, another Shura character, along with his Valefor machine, are also confirmed to return, including one of the Shura Generals, Magnus.

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Famitsu features have revealed that the Dygenguard's default weapons, which were previously disabled by Sanger Zonvolt in favor of most of his Colossal Blade attacks, are now usable, and that Kai Kitamura will receive a new Gespenst model, the Gespenst MK II M Custom, tuned to his specifications.

Official Site: http://www.suparobo.jp/srw_lineup/srw_ogside/index.html
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Monday, October 8, 2007

Sweet Dreams: The Art of Shunya Yamashita

Non Non 1/6 Figure

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While many have heard of Masumune Shiro (of Ghost in the Shell Fame), there is another illustrator worthy of being called a Master of character designers - Shunya Yamashita (who is known for working in Final Fantasy X as a character and weapons designer). This mouthwatering figure of Non Non is an original character, famous for her very large saber and the super mini skirt Chinese Dress (Cheongsam, or Qipao), is brought to you by the folks at Yamato in a high quality PVC form, that is prepainted in a brand new pink version that will easily grab the attention to those who least expect it. Measures 1/6 the scale at a tall 23 cm (9 inches) and eagerly waiting for you to bring her to your home.

Arisa 1/7 Figure

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A new figure based on the Illustrations in the artbook Sweet Dreams: The Art of Shunya Yamashita. This is Arisa. Yamashita Shunya is known for his work at Square Enix as a character designer for Final Fantasy X and also NPC (Non-Player Characters in video games) and weapons design. His mark is clearly evident in this Arisa figure with a high cut lusty sailor seifuku costume design, guitar, and oversized glasses taking geekiness and coolness to an entirely new level. Standing a tall 10 inches (24 cm) high this very well molded PVC figure is surely worth its weight in gold. A creator's Labo series and Sunny Day (Cerberus Project TM) that's brought to you by Yamato.




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Sunday, October 7, 2007

Zune 80 GB Digital Media Player Black


Description:
Microsoft Corp. unveiled two new Zune digital media players along with updates to its Zune-related services. Starting from mid-November consumers will not only be able to get sleeker or more capacious Zune devices, but will also get new functionality for existing Zune 30GB.

Microsoft announced three new models of Zune portable digital media players: black Zune 80GB hard disk drive-based model, which has a 3.2” screen and comes with premium headphones as well as ultra-portable Zune 4GB and Zune 8GB flash-based models, both available in pink, green, black and glossy red. The new Zune players will have the same functionality as the first 30GB model, including Wi-Fi support, FM radio, music sharing and so on and will add more with forthcoming software updates. More precise technical specs were not disclosed.

The two new models of Microsoft Zune portable media players feature the new Zune Pad, an innovative touch-sensitive button for navigating on the device, as well as wireless sync, a feature that allows Zune devices to automatically sync over the device owner’s home wireless network when it is connected to an AC adaptor, in a dock or speaker dock accessory. Existing Zune 30GB owners will automatically receive new software features, the redesigned PC and device software and access to the new Zune Marketplace when everything is released to the public in mid-November.

Microsoft Zune 80GB will have manufacturer suggested retail price of $249, whereas Zune 4GB and 8GB will be available for $149 and $199, respectively, when they become available in mid-November.

In addition to improving design and functionality of its portable digital media players, Microsoft also plans to launch Zune Social service that will allow end-users to share their music tastes, knowledge and experiences with others. Members of Zune Social can send song links and messages to each other, post comments on a friend’s profile page or on their favorite artist pages.

Technical Details:
*80 GB digital media player stores up to 20,000 songs, 25,000 pictures or 250 hours of video
*Features wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing so you can swap tracks and other media
*Big, bright, 3.2-inch color screen
*Compatible with Zune Marketplace for media downloads and subscription services
*Automatically imports your existing music, pictures, and videos form iTunes and Windows Media Player in a variety of formats

Availability: November 13, 2007


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Friday, October 5, 2007

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is a video game for the Wii developed by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo. It is the tenth game in the Metroid series and is the third and final of the main installments in the Metroid Prime trilogy, excluding the two spin-off titles. It was released on August 27, 2007 in North America. The release in Europe is set for October 26, 2007. Nintendo released a preview channel to North American Wii owners via the Wii Shop Channel on August 10, 2007, containing storyline and gameplay videos.
The game takes place six months after the events of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and follows bounty hunter Samus Aran as she assists the Galactic Federation in their fight against the Space Pirates, despite being slowly corrupted by the mutagenic material, Phazon. The game introduces a new control system based on the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.


Features:
* First-Person Perfect: Players control Samus by moving with the Nunchuk controller and aiming with the Wii Remote controller, allowing for a level of immersion unlike anything they have ever experienced. It's a quantum leap in first-person control.
* Wonderful Weapons: Samus employs well-known power-ups like the Grapple Beam and Morph Ball, as well as new surprises, to help her survive. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers, players will be able to grasp and pull things by using actual arm movements, as well as execute amazing feats like aiming and blasting in midair or at a full run.
* Phazon's Powers: The game also incorporates a new system involving Phazon. If you fill Samus' Phazon supply to a certain level, Samus will temporarily go into hyper mode, a state in which she can pull off incredible feats. On the flip side, if she exceeds the maximum Phazon level, she'll perish. Also, for the first time in the Metroid series, Samus' ship will be used in active game play.

Official Site: http://www.metroid.com/


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Thursday, October 4, 2007

Supergirl Statue Tribute

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Supergirl Vinyl Statue by Kotobukiya Description:
That is one super girl! Sure, your cousin may be hot, but can she fly or stop a speeding bullet? From the hyper-creative minds at Kotobukiya, comes this dazzling, exquisitely crafted Supergirl vinyl statue. This sexy superheroine stands approximately 10-inches tall and is packaged in a four-color window box. But she won't be cooped up in there for long. You'll want her out where she can drive you to leap tall buildings in a single bound!


Ok, but...who is Super Girl?:
Supergirl is a fictional character, a DC Comics superhero created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino as part of Superman mythos in the late 1950s. Several versions of Supergirl appear in comic books, but the best-known incarnation is Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin. Like her cousin, Kara is a Kryptonian who possesses superhuman abilities such as self propelled flight and super strength.
Kara Zor-El dies in the 1985 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths. After the publication of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC Comics rebooted Superman continuity and as part of the reboot, made Superman the sole survivor of Krypton's destruction. For nearly 20 years, the title of Supergirl was given to several different characters, none of whom were Superman's cousin. However, a post-Crisis version of Kara Zor-El was introduced into modern continuity in 2004.
Supergirl appears in the 1984 film Supergirl, starring Helen Slater, and the animated series Superman: The Animated Series and Justice League Unlimited.

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Supergirl Ame Comi Statue Description:
A different look at Supergirl! This brilliant, anime-like Supergirl figure is a limited edition, hand-painted vinyl statue in 9-inch scale. The airy and fanciful, non-articulated plastic display piece comes with a base, packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook. Can she fly home with you?

Official Site of Super Girl: http://supergirl.astraldream.net/
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Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Castlevania Action Figures



Description:
One of the longest-running and most successful game franchises of all time comes to the world of plastic this October with Series 1 of NECA's Castlevania Action Figures. Pit heroes Simon Belmont and Alucard against the forces of darkness: Succubus and the Lord of Castlevania himself, Dracula. Each 7" scale figure features game-accurate accessories and multiple points of articulation.


Features:
-Official Castlevania Action Figure
-Manufactured by NECA and licensed by Konami
-Height: approx. 7" (17.8cm)


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Evening Star Dress by DAZ Studio


Vendor: DAZ 3D
Created By: Boundless Xena
Required Products: Victoria 4.1 Base
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Rush Hour 3

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Rush Hour 3 is the third installment in the martial arts/action-adventure Rush Hour franchise starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, that began with Rush Hour (1998) and continued with Rush Hour 2 (2001). The film was officially announced on May 7, 2006, and filming began on July 4 2006. The film is set in Paris and Los Angeles. Rush Hour 3 was released on August 10, 2007, in Canada, the US, and UK.



Directed by: Brett Ratner
Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tzi Ma

Official Site: http://www.rushhourmovie.com/
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The Mightiest Disciple Kenichi

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Plot Summary:
Shirahama Kenichi is an average student who has earned the nickname "Weak Legs" from always getting bullied. One day he meets a cute girl named Furinji Miu who helps him build the courage to begin training at a mysterious dojo where she lives. Here Kenichi faces intense training from masters of many different martial arts styles as he attempts to become stronger.

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shounen
Number of episodes: 50
Official Site: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/kenichi/
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Monday, October 1, 2007

Halo 3 Legendary Edition


Halo 3 is a first-person shooter developed by Bungie Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360. The game is the third title in the Halo series and ends the story arc begun in Halo: Combat Evolved and continued with Halo 2. The game was released on September 25, 2007 in New Zealand (which due to its midnight release made it first available for official retail), Australia, Singapore, India, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, and the United States; September 26, 2007 in Europe; and September 27, 2007 in Japan. GameSpot reported that 4.2 million units of Halo 3 were in retail outlets on September 24, 2007, a day before official release, a world record volume release. Halo 3 also holds the record for the highest grossing opening day in entertainment history, making $170 million in its first 24 hours.

The game features new vehicles, weapons, and gameplay features not present in the previous titles of the series. Halo 3 focuses on the interstellar war between 26th century humanity and a collection of alien races known as the Covenant, who after a decades-long war have begun the invasion of Earth. The player assumes the role of the Master Chief, a cybernetically enhanced supersoldier, as he wages war in defense of humanity.


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Bleach: Blade Battlers 2nd

The gameplay in Blade Battlers 2nd is very similar to that in Bleach: Blade Battlers. The player is pitted against any number of fighters from two to four and can move freely within the designated area.

The player can initiate certain sequences which allow their character to enter a transformation-like mode, such as Ichigo Kurosaki releasing his bankai mid-battle. Doing so allows the player to use more powerful attacks. Some of these transformations also change other aspects of the battle or arena, such as Rukia Kuchiki's zanpakutō — an ice-based sword — causing the battlefield to become covered in ice and making other players slide around.

Story mode is divided into basic 5-match episodes which start from the Vizard Training with Ichigo. It also features some what-if/original material.
Battlers mode is a kind of free-form challenge mode, where each battle is represented with a square, as you progress, you can find extra characters who will join you in your battles. You can choose your main character, support and also switch between CPU and 2P controls for the second team-mate.

Free Battle is a standard fighting mode, where you can select whatever teams you like in a 4 player environment; 1v1,2v2,2v1,3v1,1v1v1v1 (free for all), etc.
At the start of the game, you begin with a handful of characters; Ichigo, Ishida, Chad, Orihime and Rukia, and you also have access to some Arrancar; Grimmjaw and Yammy.
Stages can be unlocked in story mode, and characters in Battlers mode.

Official Site: http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/bleach/blade2/


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009-1 Mylene Hoffman Statue

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009-1 Mylene Hoffman Statue Description:
This item has features and themes that are for adults only. Ages 18 and up. Recommended for mature collectors.

Pay attention to her weapons! This tricky vixen is hiding something behind her back, but her sensual curves are distracting you too much to even care. From the manga and anime series 009-1 (Zero Zero Nine-One), comes the scintillating cyborg Mylene Hoffman in 1:7 scale and measuring slightly over 7-inches tall. This enticing PVC statue of the cyborg with the all-too-human curves is definitely difficult to resist. Clad in a very skimpy outfit, Mylene is posed in a tempting position on her knees with her right arm raised behind her head. Is she to your liking? Careful, though; there's more to marvelous Mylene than meets the eye!


009-1 (Zero Zero Nine-One) is an anime series based on a manga series by famous manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. It was first broadcast on TBSTV in Japan in October 2006. The original manga was named 009~1 (Zero Zero Ku-no-ichi; a pun on kunoichi and a reference to the main character's occupation as a spy) and was serialized in Weekly Manga Action from 1967 to 1970. It then returned briefly in 1974. It concerns Mylene Hoffman, a female cyborg with (literally) machine gun breasts, who works as a secret agent.

Estimated Arrival: January 2008
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