Lenni Reviews: “Levius/est” Vol. 3 by Haruhisa Nakata

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*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

As Levius prepares for his fight with the current champion, his trainer Zack wonders if Levius could ever be prepared for a fight on this level. Meanwhile, Amethyst returns (from way back in volume one) with an unbeatable new fighter named Balthus; the brother of A.J. who claims she no longer remembers him.

I was wondering if and how Amethyst would make his return and manipulating A.J.’s brother after all she did to protect him was just the type of messed up thing I’d expect from Amethyst. This volume is a real page-turner with some interesting character development and again, the fighting is drawn incredibly well. I am super pumped for the final showdown with Amethyst! 5 out of 5.

First-Ever Gundam Online Expo Set to Take Off in U.S.A. on August 21-30, 2020

Posted by Justin D Williams

The global phenomenon Gundam is making franchise history with today’s announcement from BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) of the first-ever GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO  in the U.S.A. Together with fellow BANDAI NAMCO Group companies SUNRISE INC. and Bandai Spirits, Bluefin will present this official Gundam-only digital event over 12-days commencing on August 20, 2020. The GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO will showcase over 60 event exclusive figures never-before available in the United States, including not only GUNPLA World exhibit exclusives but also THE GUNDAM BASE exclusives – both of which until now were previously only available in Asia. The GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO event exclusives will be released in two waves at 6:00 pm Pacific on both Friday, August 21 (Group A) and Sunday, August 23 (Group B) on Premium Bandai USA with free shipping on all orders over $150.00 USD. All sales will end on Tuesday, September 1 at 11:59 pm Pacific.

In addition to event exclusives, GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO attendees will get a chance to visit THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO virtually via augmented reality. This experience will include a tour of GUNPLA WORLD Ver.MG, a special exhibition celebrating GUNPLA’s 40th Anniversary and the MG series. This exhibit features:

• MG Lineup Exhibit. The entire MG series lineup, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, gathered and displayed in one place.

• GUNPLA Evolution History. An exhibit of valuable materials from the BANDAI HOBBY CENTER where GUNPLAs are created.

• Giant GUNPLA Timeline. A timeline chock-full of the 40 years of Gundam and GUNPLA history.

• Package In-depth Analysis. A detailed analysis of how GUNPLA packages are create.!

• Modeler Masterpiece Exhibit. A display of "MG" masterpieces created by famous modelers

• Reveal of the Latest MGEX Brand. A sneak peak of he Unicorn Gundam from the latest MASTER GRADE EXTREME brand.

And that is not all, the GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO will also offer special video content like instructional sessions on painting skills with professional modeler Katsumi “Meijin” Kawaguchi aka “Master Kawaguchi” as well as interviews and panels featuring Japanese guests (to-be-announced) from gaming, voice acting, merchandise and animation. 

For schedule details and the latest event information, visit the official GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO website at en.gundam.info/onlineexpo.

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NEWS: Fate/Grand Order Crypter/Zadoc Zemlupus - by Kotobukiya

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From the popular mobile game Fate/Grand Order comes Crypter/Zadoc Zemlupus!

This figure was faithfully re-created just as he is in the game, from the creases of his clothes to his piercings and the rings on his fingers using Kotobukiya’s expert craftsmanship.

Even with his gloomy expression as he grips his chest in a show of weakness, his strong personality and sense of purpose come across with this figure.

Product Specs
Crypter/Kadoc Zemlupus

Size: around 266mm
MSRP: $149.99 (plus tax)
Availability: December, 2020
Copyright: ©TYPE-MOON / FGO PROJECT
Pre-Order Bonus: Extra face piece

More Info: http://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003766/

From Fantastic Beasts to Undercover Corgis from Squishables Plush (Toy Fair Everywhere 2020) (Copy)

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Squishable has a huge variety of plush dolls - from micro sized bunnies that you can clip to your bag to massive hamburgers you can lay on while watching tv.

The cutest one that had me do a double take is the Undercover corgi. It looks like an avocado plush doll from the back, but turn it to the front and you see a corgi's face sticking out of it! It's actually 2-in-1 where you can pull out the corgi from its avocado disguise.

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There are many plush animals working "undercover" in this series, from corgis in unicorns to bunnies in cupcakes. There are about 20 different models with removable disguises.

Squishable's Comfort Food series come in all different sizes and shapes, from triangular pizzas to long hotdogs and rounded pink donuts. Really, you can have a lot of fun playing around with these shapes (especially with the big oversized ones).

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From magical creatures like unicorns to the not-so-magical (but truly adorable!) fluffy bunnies, Squishable is bound to have something to fit your plush needs.

More info: https://www.squishable.com/
Event: Toy Fair Everywhere

NEWS: Fate/Grand Order Caster/Anastasia Figure by Kotobukiya

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The next servant to be summoned to Kotobukiya’s figure lineup is from the popular mobile game Fate/Grand Order - Caster/Anastasia in her Stage 1 outfit. Poised and graceful, Anastasia displays the refinement of her position as the Grand Duchess of Russia.

Both her hair ornaments and clothing have all been faithfully recreated using Kotobukiya’s expert craftsmanship, and her fluttering hair and cape show movement of cold air flowing through her as she stands on a base of frozen soil.

Product Specs
Caster/Anastasia

Size: around 233mm
MSRP: $199.99 (plus tax)
Availability: November, 2020
Copyright: ©TYPE-MOON / FGO PROJECT
Pre-Order Bonus: Extra face piece

More Info: http://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003765/