Category Archives: Hobbies

Finally got a new camera: The Canon Digital IXUS IS 90

Still listening to: “About Time” – Cassie [Cassie, 2006]. I hinted on getting a new camera a while ago; I sold my Fujifilm Finepix S9600, which never quite impressed me, despite the glowing reviews it had all over the internet. … Continue reading

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The debate about Faux Bronze statues, and where medium-income collectors such as myself fit in.

So right now there’s a slight debate amongst us about whether or not the Faux Bronze statues are worth their significantly higher prices. No one can say that £300+ for a 1/6th scale statue isn’t on the high end; frankly … Continue reading

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Rogue’s coming home!

Being the softie that I am, I finally gave in and bought her a few days ago to be fair, SOLID’s pics that he’d posted in the forums probably tipped me over the edge, and when I saw an offer … Continue reading

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X-23 Comiquette: a strange choice by Sideshow Collectibles

As if the lacklustre DareDevil v Punisher dio wasn’t enough, now they’ve released X-23 as the next comiquette. Seriously? X-23? Well I can’t say I’m excited for this one and depending on when it’s released and what the EX version … Continue reading

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Is this the big year… for Vera Zvonareva?

I liked watching Myskina, but I really, really loved watching Zvonareva . The girl has maybe the most under-rated backhand return in women’s tennis, she’s quick on her feet, and she can hold her cool under pressure… OK that last … Continue reading

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Mystique Premium Format figure: Now shipping!

Seems like I’ll be getting this “early” (end of February). Initially I thought the ESD would be March, or even June – it’s so easy to lose track of shipping dates when I’ve got so many statues on pre-order – … Continue reading

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Latest additions: Black Knight FS, [Modern] Wasp Bust, and “Leira” bust

I got Black Knight yesterday, and finally – just a couple days ago – my [modern] Wasp bust arrived. I’ll focus majority of this post on the Wasp bust, as of my moment, she is my most expensive, and so … Continue reading

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Just bought the Mary Jane Comiquette Maquette

Damn I miss having a girlfriend… this is where all those Christmas and Valentine gifts would have come in so handy So just the other day I was looking to grab a bargain on the ‘bay and having recently acquired … Continue reading

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Statues and Busts I’m considering for my collection [Part 3]

The items here are split roughly into two (figuratively, as I’m not actually going to make two separate sections to this post). The first set of items are those that I’ve either got on pre-order and so have all but … Continue reading

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Bowen Designs: Black Knight

I’ve just ordered the blue variant. I’ve already steeled my nerves though, and have prepared myself for two facts: I will not receive this before January 6th; In fact it is quite likely that I may receive it towards the … Continue reading

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