Stampeed Valkyrie

So since Max is so hard to find apparently,  I was only able to locate a small batch.      So I have 4 full sets available for sale at $100 a set plus S/H as of 7/31     A set consists of Max, Millia, Rick, Roy.            Questions PM away. 

I have several of each of these for sale,  1:24 scale diecast.    Made by Jada toys 2020 Toyota Supra diecasts with a 3.5" mini pilot figure.

Hikaru/Rick,  Fokker, and Millia/Miriya  currently in stock.    $25 each plus S/H

I've gotten a few more Max.. will update pictures this evening.

New in Box,  and unopened.

PM if interested.

Started.. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san ... aka Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian.

I know of this series from the manga,  I missed it was coming out this season.   If it follows the manga it should be pretty entertaining if you like Romcoms. 

So has anyone tried using a heat gun and getting the plastic to revert back to its molded shape?    I've had success with other plastic and vinyl figures doing this.   Just be very cautious with how much heat you apply,  you don't want to melt it.  

This just popped in via DHL..  probably now the largest figure/toy I have hands down.   Gonna have to charge it rent. 

Wrapped S3 of Konasuba..  Overall I enjoyed it,  this is another one of those this is all we will get in anime form.    I have the novels staring at me at some point,  but I need to play catch up on ReZero and Eighty-Six before I go down that path.

Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? - wrapped as well.   I think this one might be the underdog of the season as there were many interesting characters.  Shame its probably only a 1cour show,   would be interesting to have another cour of them traveling back to Agano and seeing what changed.   

@jvmacross  nice pictures.. so the real question is..  smash or pass?   🤣

I'll probably order one if I can still get it.

15 hours ago, Hikaru Ichijo SL said:

I feel the same way. I have finished reading the light novel.  I can see why this might be the end. They ended this season at 19.  The anime stopped just before the end of the book. 

I have questions in regards to his "sisters" and who is related to Shinji and who is related to Shido.     Kotori is Shido's Foster Sister.   Mana is Shinji's sister correct?    

Just wrapped Date a live..  I really enjoyed the 5th season and it renewed my overall interest in this series.  Not everything was wrapped up,  which I assume the novels address fully.   The anime still managed to wrap up nicely and is probably all she wrote for the franchise,  with that said if this is it it was a fun ride.    I still have the PS4 games to play at some point when I get time..  *sigh*

Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu 2nd Season -  wrapped with an announcement for a 3rd season.   Kinda mixed on this one,  the magic school arc was incredibly boring and the general plot requirements of having to deal with the arrogance of the hyumans and demons would make me want to nuke both.     The title of this series should be MC is Super OP and dealing with others is a PITA.   

Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life -  Not bad,  Not Great.     Lots of meh shows got a S2 or S3 announcement but nothing from this one.    Its got some potential,  but not enough interest from me to go delve into its source.    I still really only watched it because of Saito and Louise.  

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 -  behind on this..  I am on ep 8.   Will get to the end once I get some time.

Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru -   It got another season announced.    It has some potential but I think the MC needs to be aged up abit.    The ending of this season was so cliche that the Mrs predicted it pretty accurately.      I'll stick around for S2.

Ookami to Koushinryou MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF -   so halfway point..  I just finished ep 12 which ended on the Shepherd arc.    Again if you have seen the original anime adaptation there have been some minor changes but...     the same.

I have a few others to wrap,  but I am behind again which is normal at this point.  

Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid - just wrapped up.    I think it did a fairly good job wrapping up the loose ends and even a few skipped over in the anime,  but  addressed anyway.     Overall once you got passed the CG.. 😑   It was an enjoyable series.  I do have a bone to pick with the amount of cut content,  but they hit the main points.      Manga I believe is still going,  we might get lucky and get an OVA episode or 2 later on.  

...   so anyone get tickets?    someone here must have gotten in early enough to snag an autograph ticket.      Curious how it went other then it sold out in a flash.

A few series wrapped.

Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii? -  Predictable ending.   Overall not bad,  the Manga goes off on a tournament arc which killed it for me but that is way after the events the anime covers.    I could see this getting a S2. 

Dungeon Meshi - Probably the best of this season IMO...  Happy to hear there is a S2 coming.    Looking forward to it.

One Room, Hiatari Futsuu, Tenshi-tsuki. -  I enjoyed this one,  it delivered what I expected from it.   Bonus is the Mrs. enjoyed it as well.

1 left,  once again Poor Hikaru is the last one standing.. 

I've put the brakes on everything KC until they catch up, they no longer respond to email and everything ends up "Shocking" so no more pre-orders.    I thought the out of the blue invoice for the Regult was odd as well,  but hopefully that means they are moving forward. 

Interested so long as its obtainable..   Watch them release a ridiculously small number and it sells out in the 1st day.  

I started Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote,  and meh.     I am only 3 episodes in will go abit further but the line of no desire to keep pressing close.

So far the top for this season IMO,  in no particular order.    Dungeon Meshi, Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku?, Kono Suba S3, Date Alive,  and Duke of Death and his Maid S3.

Honestly I never thought I would put Date Alive back on any list of relevant animes so color me abit shocked.

Spice and Wolf,  while good is the same.. exactly the same....  did I mention the same as the previous release. 

It took 1 episode in Astro Note to totally turn me off of the series,  kinda sad but such is life.

Lastly,  I am still trying to make heads or tails of Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi.    The premise is kinda horror,  kinda supernatural.    Its held my interest so far.

So this Voltron 84 is a reissue?    I have this already.   Or is something different?

Amiami just did a monthly drop on me and this was in it..

20 hours ago, Dinosaur said:

So wait, you guys had to wait in line for a ticket for an autograph. Then ANOTHER line to get the autograph? 

Why can't we just buy the ticket online? 

And how much do these tickets usually go for? 

Tickets are free.   They have a set number of regular,  then standby tickets.    In my 10 years of AX Standby tickets are utterly useless.     Kawamori did offer to sign things for $$ after the main line went through.   I think it was $50,

16 hours ago, Justin said:

FYI, autographs are difficult at Anime Expo.  You have to line up really early in the morning on the day of the signing to get autograph tickets.  Last time he was here, I lined up at 5am for tickets to be dispersed at 9am and I was able to get a ticket but I think it's even harder nowadays.

Yes,  very much so.    I was one of the last people to get a ticket last time he was here in 2016.       Hopefully they do better then last year on Autograph line management.   There were people who lined up days prior to the con for certain guests.    AX never let that happen in all the years prior,  except for last year.      If you really want an autograph 2 or 3 AM for some guests. 

Keeping on in my American V8 vein,  my latest new to me toy.   

2009 Dodge Charger R/T AWD.     It has the 5.7 345cu Hemi V8.

Not a real big fan of this body style,  but its growing on me.       I believe this was the last year for AWD on the V8s for the civilian market.   I am the 2nd owner and purchased this from an older couple so very well maintained.   

This is my 2nd Charger..  my first being a 1969 Charger R/T with a 440.    Now I can say I have a Hemi Charger..

The original Fog lamps were working but cracked and heavily crazed..  replaced with some PIAA yellow fogs.. 

and lastly  a little over 96k on the odo..  very good for a car 15 years old.

Highly doubt this could do 160mph but,  never know.

Some shout outs are in order.. sorry if late. 

Thanks @GGemini for a pleasant transaction.

Also @68whiskey, @locidm  for equally easy transactions.  

Apologize if I missed anyone PM me and I can post feedback.

Rob

So this season has been pretty meh.    I have much on my plate but very little to really get excited about.

Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu 2nd Season -   I almost feel obligated to keep this one going.    Very bland now had a good starting premise and as of late got lost in the weeds with an unnecessary arc about a magic school.      At least as per Episode 19 this arc seems to be wrapping up.. thank god. 

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 - Just wrapped Episode 5 and Kazuma literally carries this show.   I'm liking the inclusion of Darkness more and more as she is a Noble.    The princess arc has me amused.

Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life -    Gonna be honest I started watching this show because of the link to Zero No Tsukaima with the VA cast.   Hearing Louise is Dere, Dere mode is hilarious.    Just sayin.    However.. meh   I think this series has some promise if it can get out and do its own thing.  

Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii? -  Meh.    I was told to read the manga,  but got bored and lost interest.   

Ookami to Koushinryou MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF -  This is literally the same as the previous version,  not trying to throw shade on it.    Still waiting to see if it goes further.

Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru -  Not gonna lie the Well Endowed Mage is the only memorable point of this series for me.    Looks like it might pick up but so far its kind of a snooze fest.

Dungeon Meshi - I am enjoying this one quite abit,  its got that Gainax vibe going and I am just along for the ride.

Date A Live V - Looks like this is probably the last hurrah of this series.   With the way its going I expect a wrapup if not this season then with a movie.    Good stuff and worth it if you stuck around with the franchise this far.

One Room, Hiatari Futsuu, Tenshi-tsuki -  So far its turning into a Rom-Com Harem with supernatural elements.    At least the MC is not totally clueless.    Yuki-Onna is best girl.

Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi - Weird.   Only 2 episodes in and its weird.    Not necessarily a bad thing but not on my list of to dos.    More like I will get there eventually.

Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid 3rd Season -  Another last Hurrah.   They are gearing to wrap this up in short order.   I enjoyed the Manga and the anime still jars me with the CG look.  I don't expect this to Age well in the long run visually.

Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? -  Another weird one.   I am only 6 episodes in so abit behind but I am enjoying it so far.   Its very much a "my pace" type of anime and I can dig that.

Astro Note - I am liking this series,  its almost nostalgic in regards to how it presents itself.    Feels like something I would have seen back in the 80s.  

And I think that's it?    most likely not.

@GGemini