So many things, so little money…
I have a problem. I am running on a tight budget this month (hint: Haruhi DVDs) and Japan decided to help me with this problem by releasing all sorts of wonderful things that I would die to get my hands on. For fuck’s sake Japan! A guy can only die once, you know.
Sad to say I own the entire series of that book
So the question is… What should I die for?
Item No.1
D.C. II – Nanaka Shirakawa mousepad + phonecard set
- Price: 3,500 yen
- Probably more since they don’t ship overseas and I have to use a middleman.
- Mousepad size: 190mm x 220mm
Everyone knows that I am a Nanaka fanboy. The design used by the phonecard is, in my opinion, the best CG of her in the game. I want this bad. The other D.C. II girls are also available from Chara-Ani.
Item No.2
D.C. II – Nanaka Shirakawa limited edition Zippo lighter
- Price: 7,000 to 10,000 yen
- Probably more since it’s Yahoo Auctions
- Officially licensed Zippo lighters
- Sold during Comiket 70
- Only 300 made, each with a serial number
I don’t smoke. I don’t collect lighters. BUT THIS IS JUST WAY TOO COOL. (Okay, maybe my definition of “cool” is a bit off) Each lighter has its unique serial number, which tickles my inner collector soul. The original retail price at Comiket was 6,000 yen, so Yahoo Auction prices aren’t too bad. Yet. (Just wait till a D.C. II anime is announced) Oh so tempting…
Item No.3
- Release Date: Feb 2007
- Price: 10,000 yen
- Made of ABS
- Multiple articulations
- 130mm tall
I am lazy. I bought the 1/24 Tachikoma model kit last year and have yet to open the box. This however is pre-built, bigger and cooler. The only catch is that it’s a few times the price of the original too.
Item No.4
School Rumble – Yakumo Tsukamoto pillow cover from COSPA
School Rumble – Eri Sawachika pillow cover from COSPA
- Release Date: 20/11/2006
- Price: 9,000 yen each
Wait! I know what you are thinking… Take a deep breath. Relax. Anyway, COSPA quality is worth the money. But as much as I like Yakumo and Eri, they are not exactly my favourite characters of all time. Still, somewhat interested.
Item No.5
Want to buy: money-printing machine plz!
Anyway, considering the fact that I’ve already pre-spent most of my money for the next year or so, I think I need to think carefully about this and not make any rash deci…
…Oh fuck it. Nanaka is calling for me!
September 12th, 2006 at 8:47 pm
good luck, i believe u will make it ^^
September 12th, 2006 at 9:12 pm
I’ll say save up for KyoAni’s Kanon R2-JP DVD here.
September 12th, 2006 at 9:51 pm
Gosh! You got me interested in that Asa-Kaede bed sheet, and now a Yakumo pillow case?
Anyways, I think the lighter is probably the coolest of the bunch (but the most useless at the same time). If I were you, it would be the item I procure.
Good luck making ends meet! A baito perhaps?
September 12th, 2006 at 10:02 pm
Nanaka lighter FTW!
It’s the most unique out of the 4 items, and it’s limited edition, so you can sit feeling smug that some poor Japanese otaku is probably crying himself to sleep in the knowledge that some gaijin outbid him.
…Or not. It’s a good thing that we don’t have credit cards :) Spending beyond your means is a big no-no.
September 12th, 2006 at 10:13 pm
Definitely the Tachikoma. I got the 1/24 Tachikoma and assembled it – but it was the first model I had made in decades, and it looks a little rough. Maybe I should paint it.
September 12th, 2006 at 10:17 pm
If you buy that lighter, I hope you start smoking.
Don’t get tricked by that limited edition shit! It’s not worth it. If I were you I’d pray to Haruhi and get her to make a Nanaka figure instead.
September 12th, 2006 at 10:20 pm
Omg~ I’m really interested in the SR pillow cases and the zippo lighter. IF you were to get it, TELL ME!
September 12th, 2006 at 11:00 pm
nanaka ftw!
September 12th, 2006 at 11:19 pm
Do you understand that Shirakawa-flavoured lighter is so ultimately unholy?
September 12th, 2006 at 11:21 pm
Eri Pillow Cover or Tachikoma – everything else is weak.
September 12th, 2006 at 11:41 pm
You insulted Nanaka! Die!
Anyway, I’m sort of leaning towards the lighter right now. Because it’s just cool. And I’ll probably have no use for any of the items above, so utility is moot.
September 12th, 2006 at 11:53 pm
According to my calculations you will find some way to get all of those items above…
September 13th, 2006 at 12:08 am
You’re pissing away more money than I would on “useless” items DM ;)
The only two items I think are even remotely worth while is the Nanaka mousepad + phonecard set or the 1/20 Tachikoma. Everything else is way too high in cost and just not worth the effort in obtaining considering the final gain.
September 13th, 2006 at 12:21 am
I’d get the pillow cases, but that’s just me. :) What I do when I’m debating over things I want to buy (specifically old videogames), is to buy NOW what is a good deal or something that you know won’t be a good deal later. Say for example I wanted an old Sega Saturn game that was at a pretty decent price and a recently released DS game, I’d go with the Saturn game first. Or if it were two new games, I’d pick up the more rare/uncommon one now and pick the other more common one up later (and perhaps used).
September 13th, 2006 at 12:41 am
since i smoke i’d go for the lighter heh… but well lets try again:
nº1-phonecard/mouse pad? c’mon… maybe cos i’m a graphic designer, to reproduce stuff like that, just grab a nice source or a ‘not-that-great’ image(for small stuff at least), find the nearest shop that do that kind of work and its done. no great costs(but if u make an a0 of it… it could be a lil bit expensive)
nº2- lighter- metal works= easy, to the point you can do it yourself(or buy the service), now this one has the official/limited thingie but… who cares hehehe. from another perspective, u can find a better material, like acrylic shaped like a keyholder(metal works too).
nº3-wtf is that? well, never saw(or i dont remember) maybe this one =p
nº4-well… pillow cover? i’m more into limited artwork stuff(if that still exists cos most of stuff now are digital o_0) so it goes beyond my anime fandom. but hmm think like this: pillow = sleep = dark = u wont see a thing while trying to sleep(unless you switch between day and night)… but if u’re interested for something else… well, everyone has secret hobbies heh
conclusion: at least for me… i’m quite used to most of 2d reproductions. so i rarely would buy a mousepad(also it sucks for optical mouses) or whatever heh. belive me, if u can get your hands into a high-definition image, work your way and do it. mostly its cheaper(and u can do bigger heh). so the only ‘interesting’ stuff is the nº3.
and of course, money printing machine =p (make your own money design, remove those old dudes/animals and put your favourite nanaka heh, but it’ll lose its monetary value)
OBS: regardless of which one u get, get something that wont colect dust after a week of usage and be happy =p
September 13th, 2006 at 12:51 am
The pillow cover! It’s the best way to wake up in the day, to find yourself nestled nicely on the body of School Rumble characters ;] Skuuru Ramburu 4 eva!
September 13th, 2006 at 7:41 am
if i have to pick one of those item, i will pick tat zippo lighter too… since imho have the highest collector value, well the telephone card and mousepad might have high value too (since lots japanese telephone card collector), but still cant beat the value of the zippo…
and for pillow cover… 9000yen is a bit expensive somehow, well it from COSPA (infamous expensive product imo) … usually by 9000yen u get a pilllow + cover…
Go baito paper-kun hahaha…
September 14th, 2006 at 5:56 pm
I am already getting Tachikoma. Damn pillow cases!!
September 15th, 2006 at 10:46 am
Oh, I can’t believe you guys..
Item No.5 is obviously the most logical choice.
GO GO DM!
September 15th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
I’d pick up either the lighter or phonecard/mousepad. Lighter because of collector value and phonecard/mousepad simply because of price and being able to by something else later on. Maybe they will make a nanaka pillow cover as they already got a yume asakura one which doesn’t look too bad :P http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOSL-11449
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August 22nd, 2008 at 4:47 pm
How ’bout a Ayanami Rei Pillow Case???!!!?!?!?!?!