[ALTER 1/8 Yuki Nagato and AlphaxOmega 1/8 Klan Klang]

This late post highlights two acquisitions for surprisingly really good prices. You can also consider this a semi-filler post since I lost all of my data, pictures, miscellaneous items. I backed up a considerable amount of files, but I haven’t checked how recent the backup goes up to.

As you can see, this is the limited white bathing suit version that was only available for preorder through the Chara-ani online shop. Some time last year, I was able to spot one of these end for roughly $30 from an eBay seller. Given how low the price was, I thought that this figure wasn’t really in demand, therefore I didn’t place as much of an emphasis in prioritizing the acquisition of this figure. Well, the joke was on me because the $30 was a momentary fluke and prices for this figure escalated in price. I really wanted this figure, but I didn’t want to spend more than her suggested retail price.

In the midst of this year, the figure gods bestowed upon me the gift of the ALTER Yuki Nagato figure. Both figures are of excellent quality and do a really splendid job of depicting her personality. I think it comes to a question of regular releases versus limited ones or preference in color schematics. The regular release version is a light blue bathing suit whereas the limited one is white. For some reason, I was still determined to get the limited release of this figure for $30 or less. Yeah, I know.

I saw her go up as in-stock and decided to redeem my $15 voucher which halved the cost of this figure. In the end, I paid less than $30 for her and I couldn’t be any happier with that. The primary reason in wanting this version has to do with my orders for the limited releases of this ALTER line-up. I figure that I would have a complete set for the limited versions and seek out the regular versions if I felt like it in the future.

Now, if you’re trying to budget out luxury costs, I wouldn’t suggest getting this figure if you already own the regular version regardless of how tempting the price is. There is always something new and exciting out there that requires monetary saving and planning.

Initially, I blatantly disregarded this figure because I wanted an adult version of Klan Klang and other figures were serving as a better distraction for me. Upon announcement of Sheryl and Ranka Lee, I knew that I had to get this figure to complete the set. Once again, I couldn’t justify spending retail price on her even though the sculpt was very good. Timing was perfect as this was in-stock at the same time as the Yuki Nagato figure and it was only $30.

In this hobby, you never know whether or not it’s better to wait or preorder right off the bat. Usually, I’m very  good at preordering items especially limited production run ones, but the timing may not always be the best.

Personal Update: I am really loathing how my cursor will jump around and I will be typing lines of text only to have those lines start at odd locations and completely scramble up what I was trying to say in the first place. I also hate how it will automatically select the forward button at the top of my internet browser or highlight text so I end up overwriting things often. UGH!!!!!!!

I thought that I uploaded all the pictures that I wanted to write posts about, but it seems that I have placeholder posts with no accompanying pictures in them. I have to check my external harddrive to see how much of my data was backed up and how much I lost. I care not to think about how much I ended up losing. UGH!!!!

As many of you can probably surmise, I am a very hardcore gamer and the release of great titles has further interfered my ability to update or communicate with people. If you happen to have my PSN Id, Xbox Live gamertag, or Wii friend code, then you know where to find me. Other than that, I am now physically back more so than ever with the arrival of my still wonky laptop.

I am still working a lot of insane hours at work which cut into my personal hobbies. I’m also trying to reassess my life path and see where it takes me from that point on.

Oh yeah, I have the slight case of the sniffles. I am drinking monstrous amounts of water, popping vitamins according to my suggested daily intake, AND sleeping more frequently. Yes, I  know the sleeping part must be a weird thing, but it, too, will pass as normalcy kicks in.

Hope everyone is doing really well^^

-Jem

So, to make it short and sweet, my dear laptop – who has gone through a lot of wear and tear – decides to blow up metaphorically, leaving me without a real means to be able to comfortably browse the internet. I have had limited internet access that allowed me to get in some preorders, but nothing past that. I have even tried to update my site via my Playstation 3, but it’s not exactly user friendly for that task.

With the laptop aside, my disappearance comes as a result of working many, unforgiving hours at work and is reinforced by the abundance of sexy games coming out. I am also trying to work out a different career and future path,  so all of this makes me a busy girl. My camera is a bit on the crappy side, but I am hoping that the new rechargeable batteries will bring forth a new breath of life in them. I have a long list of updates and hope everyone has been well.

~Jem

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• 18:36 @littlemoonhime: I am going crazy AND I’m being overworked, too :< #
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