BEMANI figures and plushies 2017

For the past years, I have been collecting video games, from BEMANI music game line to other game genres such as Metal Gear and Gundam. For years, which I moved on from other game genres and concentrate on BEMANI games. While I am in the stage of collecting video games, I am also collecting figures from BEMANI games but in minimal. You can see on my previous post years ago where my figures are in small amounts. KONAMI used to create their own figures and toys a decade ago, but now, Eikoh, (plush and figure maker in Japan) takes over.

My BEMANI figures and plushies in a small cabinet.

Today, I have collected almost a dozen of figures and plushies in almost every BEMANI games, from beatmaniaIIDX to Reflec beat (DDR dolls are kept in a container because they are taller). Catching up to the oldest to the latest figures available. Some of the figures are bought in local conventions and local Japan surplus, some are pasalubongs from Japan, and some bought from Ebay. Although, collecting figures and plushies are sometimes expensive. Almost the same price as used BEMANI video game but, once you have it, it's all worth it!

Because of cramped space, some Pastel-kuns and Sumire are on top of big Pastel-kuns

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A Pastel-kun pillow in my bed.

 Right now, I' am having problems with space, as I don't have a good set of cabinet where I could display them. They are underneath our shared cramped glass cabinet. Wishing that I can find a tall glass cabinet.

Ozine Fest 2017

Last April 9, 2017, my friend and I went to Ozine Fest 2017 in SM Megamall. The entrance fee 300.00, which is a bit pricey than Cosplay Carnival 2017 which I attended a few weeks back.  While waiting for my friend to come by, I stroll around the exhibitors and found a pop'n music 9 soundtracks (I wasn't able to take pictures inside, my bad). The disc cost 100.00, unopened. The soundtrack is included in the first print edition of pop'n music 9 for PlayStation 2.

pop'n music 9 soundtracks

When my friend arrives, I accompanied him in strolling again and pushing my luck if I found something interesting. As past 6pm, my friend told me that he will attend a mini-concert of Mitsuko Horie and Takayuki Miyauchi. I don't have plans to watch the concert because the fee cost 350.00. However, while we are convincing ourselves not to go, the signage was posted that regular tickets can watch the concert. When we get inside, we are directed to the last section of the area. People who paid the concert tickets are next on the stage. I don't normally attend concerts because it's too expensive and cramped, but my friend convinced me to join.

Mitsuko Horie sings Voltes V no Uta, Growing Up!, and Sailor Star no Uta

Takayuki Miyauchi sings Choudenshi Bioman's opening and ending, Mask Rider RX theme 

A few minutes after, Mitsuko Horie starts the concert and after 2 songs, Takayuki Miyauchi takes place. A small interview and on the final set, Mr. Takayuki and Ms. Mitsuko sang the infamous Voltes V no Uta. After the concert, they organizers, starts an auction of character illustrations created by illustrators themselves. The auction proceedings will be used for the selected charity organization in Cebu.

Mitsuko Horie and Takayuki Miyauchi sings together

We ended the night at Komoro Soba, A Japanese restaurant inside the mall. I ordered Tempura Teishoku for 139.00 and California Maki (4 pcs) for 67.00. A good food for a good price. I might eat again on that restaurant.

Tempura Teishoku, the after concert dinner