Throwback Thursday | Happy Anniversary to Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

 

Happy 42nd Anniversary to Hyatt Regency Kinabalu! Man, I can't believe it has been 2 years since my last event at the hotel. How time flies real quick! Just sharing some throwback photos during the event because I truly miss going out and socialising with my fellow bloggers and media influencers.

Oh well. Here's to more wonderful years ahead of you and hopefully we can get together for another round of event after this pandemic is over.

Stay home and safe, you guys!

Wordless Wednesday | Dream Home Office 2.0

 

Talk Tuesday | Banpresto Japanese vs. Asian

 

So a fellow anime figure collector asked me about the difference between the authentic Banpresto Japan version and the Asian version and physically, there is no difference when it comes to the figures itself as all of Banpresto figures are made in China; pretty sure I've heard only Gundam figures, model kits, etc. are made in Japan if we're talking about Bandai Spirits Co. Ltd. products.

The differences I'm going to point out today are the box packaging in case you're wondering the one that you're holding in your hands are not authentic or simply just meant for Japanese or Asian market. Of course, the Japan version of Banpresto figures are supposedly can be obtained from the crane machines that are located literally everywhere along the streets of Akihabara (or any part of Japan) hence why these figures are called as Prize figures but I know for sure that you can directly purchase them from local resellers.

As for us figure collectors living outside Japan, Banpresto have local partner stores scattered all over Asian region which you guys can actually see the list at the bottom of the box itself and I've been getting my figures almost exclusively from official partner stores to ensure my money went straight to Bandai Spirits company. Yes, I don't support the bootleg or counterfeit sellers and community but if you do then don't mind me and keep doing you. 

Now, as you can see in the above photo, there is no difference when it comes to the front side of the boxes, right? Except for the indicator that there's only 1 version of the figure released for this figure; unlike some of their figures that have monochrome version for those custom figure enthusiasts out there, the designs are basically the same.

The same goes for the back sides of the boxes. Other than more wordings on the Japan version, the designs are the same as well.

There is no difference to the design at the sides of the box either.

Now, this is where you can see the difference. Look at the top of the boxes, while the original Japan version has that JAIA PRIZE blue logo; pretty sure it's a crane machine company or brand along with the TOHO Co. Ltd logo, the Asian version has a barcode on right and a round, hologram MediaLink sticker placed on top of the TOHO Co. Ltd. logo.

At the bottom of the boxes, while the original Japan version has bunch of information all printed in Japanese, the Asian version has information printed in English including the manufacturing date.

So I guess that's all for today's talk! This is the first post on this #TGLBFigureTalks so definitely do stay tuned for more! I also have received several other figures from the Japan market via Facebook resellers so I'd be sure to keep you guys updated. See you on my next post! #staysafe

Mini Monday | Banpresto TenSura World Collectable Figure Vol.2 Izawa Shizue

 

Just look at that mini Shizue! Absolutely cutest even when standing next to her EXQ Figure version.

Hope you're having a lovely week ahead!

Shelfie Sunday | Banpresto Figure Colosseum for My Hero Academia

 

God knows how much I'd struggle trying to complete this Figure Colosseum collection from Banpresto for My Hero Academia anime. I've started collecting figures back in April and began my hunting for this figure line sometime in May as I've learned that these are among of the earliest figures released Banpresto and sculpted by competitors in 2019 Banpresto Figure Colosseum.

I've had All Might (the latest one being released for the line which came out back in January), Deku, Todoroki, Bakugo, Iida, Tomura for couple months before I finally found a Banpresto Malaysia partner store that managed to restock Toga and a Carousell seller who wanted to let go his whole My Hero Academia figure collection that include Dabi. After merely couple of weeks, both Toga and Dabi safely arrived yesterday therefore completes this collection.

I planned to do reviews for The Amazing Heroes figures also from My Hero Academia anime for the upcoming weeks as I've teased you guys early last month, I'm going to post unboxing videos on my Facebook page as part of my first series that I'll directly update in there so do Like and Follow for latest updates, okay!

I guess that's all of it! I'll see you guys on my next post!