Most Anticipated Anime in January by Dengeki

Winter has come and Winter Anime 2011 will be out, most will come out in January 2011. ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Online Website make survey to find out most anticipate anime which will be released in January.

Most Anticipated Anime in January by Dengeki

1. Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season
2. Infinite Stratos
3. Mitsudomoe Zōryōchū!
4. Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?
5. Beelzebub
6. Yumekui Merry
7. Oniichan no Koto Nanka Zenzen Suki Janain Dakara ne—!!
8. GOSICK
9. Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica
10. Wolverine
11. Hourou Musuko
12. Fractale
13. Freezing
14. Dragon Crisis!
15. Level E

I think Beelzebub will be the Most Anticipated Winter 2011 Anime, but Beelzebub just in position 5. How about you?

Source:  Zotaku

About Those Awseome Year-End Toys of 2010

In adversity, comes support and a pouring thru of generosity and love, and I - for one - do not take such happenstance frivolously. During my recent two-month-plus hospitalization WHY], I've had the distinct honor of being showed with care and concern, and in this very instance, TOYS! I'd very much like to thank the folks for their kindness, and start off the New Year of 2011 with toys we all

About That Awesome NYCC Goodie Bag from 2010

Before I became "decommissioned in late-October, I had the very honor to receive a super-swell "NYCC care-package" from the ever awesome Justin Rudy of Dynomight NYC, and Rob Losito (who shared with us his experience on ToyStreet) - with an unassuming brown carton box filled with wondrous toys, figurines and stickers from 2010's New York Comic Con circa September! I was so personally touched I

Boiler Zomb2 For New Years Drop by ThreeA Toys on Dec 31 - 2010

Fancy a New Year's sale drop - ThreeA Toys-style? Well, "Zomb" is the word, and December 31st is the date! Come 23:59pm Hong Kong-time, you'd get to lay your hands on the Adventure Kartel BOILDER ZOMB2 - featuring a new sculpt and overalls for US$80 per (you can score a few too). CLICK THRU for full-virew of the above-right (while the above-left is the previously released first version of Boiler

Please Wash Your Hands Afters: U.R.I.-NAL 9000 Bathroom Robot Figure by Sheer Imagination

You know, I've never really had a chance to review the U.R.I.-NAL 9000 Bathroom Robot Figure by Sheer Imagination [blogged] when I scored mine this year, and I reckon the resin figure should not be laid in silence for too long (well, at least till my next humble review, innite?) and may well be a "health mascot" or 2011! Go score your own 6-inch tall non-articulated bathroom robot on http://

Ultra Companion Keychains & Xmas Card from Pao

Above-left is a Xmas Hallmark greeting card with pao overprinting (tres clever!) and above-right is the "Metallic gold" colorway of the pao Ultra Companion Keychain, both from Dorcas Ng.Now, you might not be able to score a xmas-card for yourself, but the keychains - along with Fluorescent Orange and Green colorways - are currently available for £7 per here on http://5din5.net/shop.

The Reveal of Dino WIP-Sculpt from The Yellow Dino x My Tummy Toys

Indonesian artist The Yellow Dino unveils prototype snaps of his DINO WIP-sculpt by Bandung-based My Tummy Toys (CLICK THRU for more snaps and a "surprise") destined for a 2011-release standing strong at 10 inches tall. Currently no production quantities have been mentioned for this resin cutey, but be sure it will not stay in stock for long, IMHO. his also happens to be Yudi's first toy figurine

#110 Gardener Crazy Michael Collectible Figure by Michael Lau x Hot Toys

Faithful Michael Lau-fans will not doubt know of the holy grail of 12" figures made by ML years back, even before the advent of his urban vinyl figures, to the days of his customized-G.I.Joe "Gardeners" (they were given away initially!) and his subsequent more familiar urban-kewl Gardeners. (Gardener Gala/ Seen in LA / NIKE)Now comes news of a "mass" release figure from Michael Lau x Hot Toys -

Rango Vinyl Monsters by Hot Toys

For the recent 10th Anniversary Exhibition - Hot Toys unveiled vinyl figures in their "Vinyl Monsters"-line, showcasing duo characters from RANGO (RangoMovie.com) - an upcoming computer animated comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean ) and starring Johnny Depp as the chameleon "Rango", who finds himself in an old skull western town filled with cowboys and villains (the

Customed Iron Men and Diorama War Project for Hot Toys 10th Anniversary Exhibition

In addition to the earlier customized 1/6th-scaled Iron Man action figure - completed for the Iron Man CollARTible tour (which spanned Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore / Search) - a series of 9 x new works had been commissioned and showcased at the recent Christmas-weekend Hot Toys 10th Anniversary Exhibition - CLICK THRU to have a gander!Hey, I like dioramas - especially 1/6th-scaled dioramas (

New Licenses Announed & Scenes from Hot Toys 10th Anniversary Exhibition

Hong Kong's 1/6th figure producers Hot Toys unleashes a slew of new licenses featuring a swell number of "surprises". Since the Gentle Giant marguettes debut at SDCC, Zack Snyder's scored with the visuals for the upcoming Sucker Punch movie, and I personally cannot wait for HT's version! Movie-propoerties continue with Pirates of the Carribbean: On Stranger Tides, and a delightful

3AA Membership On Sale January 15th 2011

The much-coveted 3AA / 3A Associates Membership by ThreeA Toys begins sales January 15th @ 9AM Hong Kong time at Bambalandstore. Pre-orderable window is only 24 hours. And this is what you'll get (Source: Gimbat)- 15% discount on ALL releases- 3AA hoodie- 1/12th Oyabun in a random colorway- Popbot COMIC- Price is undetermined, but past years' has been US$150 per. This here posted below is my "

And The Winner Of The 3A Motion Ad Contest Is...

3A motion AD by zzzzz from Mikko Pitkänen on Vimeo.And the sole winner of the 3A Motion Ad contest is the above sweetness by "zzzzz", who walks away with a year's worth of ThreeA Toys. Always cool to see "toys in motion", innit? CLICK THRU to see some of the other submitted entries.ThreeA Toys Motion Ad Contest Entry - VHS Version from Rayne Creations on Vimeo.3A Motion Ad - Krew from

Christmas 2010

Truth be told, I'm not much of a "Christmas"-sorta guy. Sure we might celebrate the season (years of frantically thinking "where to bring the-then-girlfriend" has since been alleviated since I've been single for four+ ;p) and bask in the joy and happiness of the festivities - but tis been "just another holiday season" for me personally ... until this year. [CLICK for full-screen viewing]

Top 10 Anime Movies at Japanese Box Office 2010

Top 10 Anime Movies at Japanese Box Office 2010, first place is occupied by Karigurashi no Arrietty with the total earnings 9.25 billion yen (US$111 million) followed by One Piece Film Strong World, Pocket Monster Diamond & Pearl: Genei no Hasha Zoroark, Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in The Sky, and Doraemon: Nobita no Ningyo Daikaisen in the top 5 anime movies at japanese box office 2010.
In the Top 10 Anime Movies at Japanese Box Office 2010 not seen Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A wakening of the Trailblazer because Gundam 00 Movie is just ranked 11 with earnings 0.846 billion yen (US$10.2 million),this probably will make disappointed Gundam 00 fans including me.

Top 10 Anime Movies at Japanese Box Office 2010

1.  Karigurashi no Arrietty (Distributor: TOHO ; Release date: July) with earnings  9.25 billion yen (US$111 million).
2.  One Piece Film Strong World (Distributor: Toei ; Release date: December 2009) with earnings 4.8 billion yen (US$58 million).
3.  Pocket Monster Diamond & Pearl: Genei no Hasha Zoroark (Distributor: TOHO ; Release date: July) with earnings 4.16 billion yen (US$50.2 million).
4.  Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in The Sky (Distributor: TOHO ; Release date: April) with earnings 3.2 billion yen (US$38.6 million).
5.  Doraemon: Nobita no Ningyo Daikaisen (Distributor: TOHO ; Release date: March) with earnings   3.16 billion yen (US$38.1 million).
6.  Crayon Shin-chan: Chō Jikū! Arashi o Yobu Ora no Hanayome (Distributor: TOHO ; Release date: April) with earnings 1.25 billion yen (US$15.1 million).
7.  Precure All Stars DX2: Kibō no Hikari— Rainbow Jewel o Mamore! (Distributor: Toei ; Release date: March ) with earnings 1.15 billion yen (US$13.9 million).
8.  Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura-Hen (Distributor:Warner ; Release date: April) with earnings 1.066 billion yen (US$12.86 million).
9.  Naruto Shippūden: The Lost Tower (Distributor: TOHO ; Release date: July) with earnings 1.03 billion yen (US$12.4 million).
10.  Heartcatch Precure! Hana no Miyako de Fashion Show…Desu ka!? (Distributor: Toei ; Release date: October) with earnings 0.9 billion yen (US$10.9 million).

Source: animeanime.biz via ANN

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas 

Ho Ho Ho...
Christmas has come, to celebrate the coming of Christmas, I make Anime Manga Encyclopedia blog Christmas themes. I just change the header with new image that I create from combination of several pictures with anime christmas theme that i found on the internet. Initially, I wanted to add the effect of snowfall on the blog by adding a script, but it seems now it does not work in blogspot. Merry Christmas All.

Exclusive TOYSREVIL x Pixelblox Papercraft for Free Christmas Download!

Courtesy of Zakane, we bring you an exclusive FREE download TOYSREVIL-Pixelblox papercraft for the holidays! And what's so awesome about this design (besides of course the awesome pixel-coolness - first seen here)) is that you do not need glue to get the figure done! (Check out THIS video) ~ Merry Christmas, Folks and Friends!

Top 10 Anime Song 2010 Biglobe Version

Top 10 Anime Song 2010 Biglobe version, put Happy New Nyaa from Mayoi Neko Overrun! in the first position of the top 10 anime song 2010. These results are the results of the survey conducted by Biglobe from November 16 to December 3. The survey among its Anime One portal site's users, and there are 10,701 votes. Biglobe itself is the Japanese internet service provider.

Biglobe Top 10 Anime Song 2010

1.  Happy New Nyaa (Mayoi Neko Overrun!) - 2,449
2. Shinryaku no Susume☆ (Shinryaku! Ika Musume) - 2,284
3. NO,Thank You! (K-ON!!) - 2,216
4. Utauyo!! MIRACLE (K-ON!!) - 1,766
5. My Soul,Your Beats! (Angel Beats!) - 1,712
6. GO! GO! MANIAC (K-ON!!) - 1,613
7. Listen!! (K-ON!!) - 1,578
8. Hikari no Senritsu (So-Ra-No-Wo-To) - 1,348
9. irony (Oreimo) - 1,148
10. Crow Song (Angel Beats!) - 1,143

Source: ANN

Peeps @ Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention 2010

[22 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for full-screen viewing above]And while I leave the "convention-visitation details" unspoken (I'll tell you if you ask personally tho ssshhhh), I'll like to thank the organizers of last weekend's Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention 2010 (STGCC / Tagged) for their generosity and efforts, as well share with you kind readers random snaps of a

Seen@STGCC 2010: Da Sturm Black Colorway by Tim Tsui

And while I did not manage to personally meet Hong Kong designer Tim Tsui at Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention 2010 (STGCC / Tagged), I did manage to notice a brand new colorway of his DA STURM vinyl figure [previous colorways] displayed alongside his simian-characters at the "Walk Of Fame" pavilion at the event. Expect availability to happen online soon (no product details at the moment

Seen@STGCC 2010: The Wanderers by Thunderpanda x Plastic Culture

98 x pics in sildesow above / CLICK for full-screen slideshow]Making it's debut at the recent Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention 2010 (STGCC / Tagged) is Eric "Thunderpanda" Wijanata's kaiju-monsters inspired resin sculpts, as produced by Plastic Culture. Postcard and buttons bearing the doodle of the monsters were also on hand to give developmental depth to the creatures, who clock in

Seen@STGCC 2010: Joe Ledbetter's Zodiac Series by Play Imaginative

95 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for full-screen slideshow0A surprising display at the recent Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention 2010 (STGCC / Tagged) was Joe Ledbetter's new ZODIAC Series with Play Imaginative. Distinctive JL-designs feature the 12 x animal characters from the Chinese Almanac, each depicting a year of birth (for sure I'll be scoring a Rooster lol). No doubt

Seen@STGCC 2010: Project Singa by Play Imaginative

[11 x pics above / CLICK for full-screen slideshow]Fresh from their show launch at Funan Shopping Mall last month, figures from Project Singa made their appearance at Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention 2010 (STGCC / Tagged) via producers Play Imaginatve's display arena. Included were also a series of hand-customed 2-inch figures from local artists suck as The Killer Gerbill, ANTZ, ZERO,

Seen@STGCC 2010: The World of Caramelaw

Folks shopping at local vinyl toy haunt Ozzo Collections would be very familiar with Caramelaw's artwork, a huge poster of which hangs prominently in the shop-space. And it was my utmost pleasure (and "pride", if I may be so bold) to find "candyland superhero" designer Sheena Aw (together with partner TereSa Teo) helming an Artist Alley booth @ the recent Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention

Seen@STGCC 2010: Custom Trexi Exo-Suit by Orange 3D

[7 x images above / CLICK for full-screen viewing]Cruising the convention aisles at Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention 2010 (STGCC / Tagged), it was hard pressed to find mush customed figures, either vinyl-based nor 1/6th-scaled (a pet-peeve of mine anyways. Imagine my surprise discovering this particular work by Sonny Sy (of Orange 3D Plastic)! With the main "exo-suit" based on a 10-

Seen@STGCC 2010: Godaizer by Hillary Yeo (Animated Movie Trailer)

Godaizer Animation Short - Full Trailer from hilscreate on Vimeo.Making a public presentation debut screening at last weekend's Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention 2010 (STGCC / Tagged) was Hillary Yeo's GODAIZER animated feature. We have happily embedded the 57-seconds trailer above (godaizer.com/). Word is Hillary (along with Orange 3D Plastic) is aiming to make the figures into

Gosick Anime

Gosick is an anime that adapted from Gosick mystery light novel series by Kazuki Sakuraba. Gosick will be released early next years on winter 2011. Gosick also adapted into a manga series.

Release Date: 2011-01-07
Genres: Mystery, Romance
Official Website:  GOSICK―ゴシック―

Gosick Anime Trailer

Top 10 Best Selling Manga in Japan 2010

Top 10 Best Selling Manga in Japan 2010 in the first place is occupied by One Piece manga with 32,343,809 total copies. With this result One Piece successfully defend his title as best-selling manga which last year One Piece also occupies first place in the Top 10 Best Selling Manga in Japan 2009 only with 14,721,241 total copies.

Second place is occupied by Naruto with  7,409,068 total copies, very far behind from the results achieved by One Piece. In third place occupied by Kimi ni Todoke followed by Fairy Tail and Bleach. I was surprised because bleach that last year occupies third place, now only in the fifth place at Top 10 Best Selling Manga in Japan 2010.

This list is the manga sales start from November 23, 2009 to November 21, 2010 in Japan by series:

1. One Piece (Author : Eiichiro Oda, Publisher : Shueisha) with 32,343,809 total copies.
2. Naruto (Author : Masashi Kishimoto, Publisher : Shueisha) with 7,409,068 total copies.
3. Kimi ni Todoke (Author : Karuho Shiina, Publisher : Shueisha) with 6,572,813 total copies.
4. Fairy Tail (Author : Hiro Mashima, Publisher : Kodansha) with 5,739,526 total copies.
5. Bleach (Author : Tite Kubo, Publisher : Shueisha) with 5,204,193 total copies. 
6. Fullmetal Alchemist (Author : Hiromu Arakawa, Publisher : Square Enix) with 5,165,052 total copies.
7. Gintama (Author : Hideaki Sorachi, Publisher : Shueisha) with 3,978,439 total copies.
8. Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (Author : Akira Amano, Publisher : Shueisha) with 3,479,219 total copies. 
9. Nurarihyon no Mago (Author : Hiroshi Shiibashi, Publisher : Shueisha) with 3,269,379 total copies.
10. Nodame Cantabile (Author : Tomoko Ninomiya, Publisher : Kodansha) with 3,246,355 total copies.

Source: Oricon via ANN

Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? Anime

Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? Anime is anime that adapted from light novel series titled Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?, author by Shinichi Kimura, illustrations by Kobuichi and Muririn. Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? anime soon to be released in Japan this winter. 

Release Date: January 10, 2011
Genres: action, magic
Official Website: http://newtype.kadocomic.jp/zombie/

Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? Anime Trailer