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Sunday Spotlight: Pinkcheeks Toy Photography

September 21, 2015September 20, 2015 by Anne

I can hardly believe it, but it’s been nearly two years since I started buying figures! While Nendoroids based on my favorite anime and video game characters have largely been my poison of choice, I’ve had to cut back on my purchases simply because of how darn expensive they can get. But while I can’t … Read moreSunday Spotlight: Pinkcheeks Toy Photography

Good Smile Company and Max Factory join forces for new male character-focused brand

June 22, 2015June 22, 2015 by Anne

Today in exciting figure-related news, Good Smile Company and Max Factory have teamed up to form Orange Rouge, an all new brand focused exclusively on male character merchandise! While on one hand, I find myself asking why a separate brand is needed in the first place, if it means more products that appeal to folks … Read moreGood Smile Company and Max Factory join forces for new male character-focused brand

Quick and Easy Light Box Tutorial for Bloggers

April 18, 2015March 17, 2015 by Anne

One of the things I struggle most with when coming up with content for Chic Pixel is photos. I’m by no means a pro photographer, but at the very least, my previous apartment was blessed with great lighting that allowed me to pull off relatively decent photos with minimal preparation. My current dungeon of an apartment, however, gets very little light during the day, making it very difficult to pull off anywhere near the quality of photos I was taking before. Combine that with a little nudge from my pal Ayu, and I finally had the push I needed to make my very own light box!

Unboxing Japanese Goodies: February Haul Edition

April 18, 2015March 3, 2015 by Anne

I buy a lot of stuff. When I moved last month, I became acutely aware of exactly how much stuff, and while it’s not exactly more than I initially thought, you get a whole new kind of appreciation for the paraphernalia you’ve amassed when you move from one tiny apartment to another. There are lots of … Read moreUnboxing Japanese Goodies: February Haul Edition

Valentine’s Giveaway from Chic Pixel!

April 18, 2015February 12, 2015 by Anne

Regardless of what you think about Valentine’s Day, any holiday is a great chance to show my appreciation to all the readers of Chic Pixel! So, whether or not you plan on spending the day celebrating with a special someone, here are Chic Pixel I’d like to celebrate all of you with a little giveaway! … Read moreValentine’s Giveaway from Chic Pixel!

Catch-up Corner: Aoba Seragaki figure re-release, #PuzzleMonth, and some site maintenance

September 29, 2015June 1, 2014 by Anne

Here it is, the first weekend of my new “bits and bobs” series, Catch-up Corner! Since I often find there are a lot of things I want to talk about but don’t have enough to say to quite fill up a regular post, these weekly posts will be a place for me to touch on … Read moreCatch-up Corner: Aoba Seragaki figure re-release, #PuzzleMonth, and some site maintenance

Thanks to Sailor Moon, I’m now obsessed with figurines

September 20, 2015November 11, 2013 by Anne

Way back in May, I preordered my first figurine. Sure, I’ve picked up the odd gatchapon or two over the years, and even had a sort stint where I bought a number of Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy Play-Arts figures back in high school (I believe I wound up with Vincent, Sephiroth, and Axel but ended up selling them when I … Read moreThanks to Sailor Moon, I’m now obsessed with figurines