Guilty Pleasure

I've always been easily fascinated and amused ever since I was young. That's why I have so many interests and hobbies! Also, I was an avid collector, of...basically anything that fascinates me :D From marbles to sea shells and 'skopong' to Pokemon cards! Of course, most of them are gone now but I still do keep some of the old junk around :P

A recent interest I picked up is 'figurine collecting'. It started when I went to a friend's place for the first time and saw his collection of figurines. I don't know why, but I find them to be fascinating to look at and have as decorations. Soon after, I bought my first figurine and started collecting until now. Well, enough of my storytelling, I'll show you one of my favorite figurine I own. This is Rei Ayanami from Neon Genesis Evangelion based off the illustration of Shunya Yamashita. Also its the second version, the first version didn't have bandages and shoulder armor and her expression was less appealing.



Info:
Name: Rei Ayanami
Version: 2, Creators' Labo #025
Origin: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Manufacturer: Yamato
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"C'mon Rei, pose for daddy 8D"


Zoom in!


"♫ I'm bringing sexy back ♪"


Zooooom IN!
She's definitely the most beautiful figurine I currently own.
Her head is very detailed from her lovely face to those lips of an angel~
Paint is also nicely done with small hints of make up round the eyes and a faint blush on her pink cheeks.


Oh those lips, stop teasing meh xD


Check out those nice detailed buttons!
Hey, eyes on the buttons now..


Time for some fan service featuring roundalicious gluteus maximus detailz!!!! *nose bleed...*


The base with her name...


...and the original illustration.

All pictures were taken in natural lighting around noon with a bit of control using the slightly tinted window.

I guess this collecting habit never really left me and I don't know if it's actually a blessing or curse. But one thing's for sure, it's my anti-drug. I'll show my other figurines next time. Till then, cheers~

Went and picked this up at QQ eStore this morning.
The Sony Alpha A55.
I did extensive research and considered multiple cameras such as the Canon and Panasonic but in the end it all came down to this.

It's a micro four thirds, which is in between a standard point-and-shoot and a DSLR.
Like a DSLR, i can change the lens, but unlike the DSLR, it's smaller, lighter, a bit cheaper and more compact.

It's got some nice feature such as the panoramic shot, 10-shots per second for fast moving objects and GPS for instant geo-tagging your photos, but sadly it doesn't work for me.
I think we don't have GPS reception here...
It also has a movie mode which can capture videos in HD.
Now I can post my very own pictures! :D

Here's a video review of the camera.