Before I start, let me share Mich's cute/kakkoii-looking banner from her site. *thank you, Mich, for letting me do so* Oh gosh, these bit of pics on her banner are so SWEET. (pics taken from new WU 0806 mag) Oh my lord, how can anyone get even more good-looking as they get older. *dies* Even no matter how 'young' he is (compared to ME), he still is simply GORGEOUS. I loved Mich's banner so much I just had to share hers on here. lol
You can also grab the latest scans of WU, Duet and Potato (0806) off of Dorothy's site: (thanks again, Mich, for the link to her blog) But, I'd ask permission first from Dorothy if you're gonna use her scans elsewhere.
Omg, I'm TOTALLY gonna buy ALL 3 mags this Fri. or Sat. from Sanseido bookstore. This time around, all mags were just cute/kakkoii/gorgeous. (and partially colorful too I might add...*laughs*) Yeah, it's the Potato one that's quite 'colorful'. Takki's shoot, one page was super gorgeous (a sidepose portrait again of him) and he's wearing a bright pink shirt with jeans. But, other than that, Duet and WU are 'WOW'. @_@ All shot on-location outside. Pretty cool~ And Tsu's was nice too. His hair grew out a bit more (like it like that now) and he finally shaved...*yaaaay* lolol No hige showing.
**REIKO'S LONG-AWAITED ENTRY ON DORAMA DVD BOX SETS**
(just put off writing about it lol)
Hey everyone... Thought I’d do a long-time posting on my dvd box sets I received back in April but never had the chance to write about it. Been so busy w/my ‘real’ life that I hardly have much time for this blog. I always feel like I’m lacking time whenever it has to deal with Takki or T&T. *sigh* I’m so bad a fangirl. *whacks self*
Ok...I don't have much pics but, only took of the shippment with my digital camera. Hope you don't mind. Also hope you don't get bored reading. Here's my story:
Well, I remembered the day I was anticipating, waiting (which seemed like ‘ancient’…lol) for days…months...for my Takki dvd box sets to arrive via HMV…and my last order with the Premium Live Jkt B dvd.
First of all. Let me make it clear that I’ve learned not to go with HMV anymore. Yep, you heard right. I’ve decided to no longer go with them, no matter how ‘cheap’, reasonably priced, whatever the items-situation may be. From now on, I’m going with cdjapan ALL THE WAY. See, I thought I’d try them out again since I went with HMV before, although I forgot ‘what’ I’ve bought in the first place, the first time. lolol :P God, that’s pretty bad considering I always remember ‘what’ and from ‘where’ I’ve bought things, esp. when it deals with T&T and Takki stuff. (HMV must be that bad; and yes, you’re right…lol) Anyway, saw a notice from Mr. Postman on my door that he arrived but no one was home, obviously. So, had to go back down to the post office and pick up my box.
Turns out, it was a small-to-medium sized one. I thought, “Oh. I guess there’s no poster with the Jkt B from HMV.” It’s ok. In my mind, I figured since I already had the poster (and nicely/tightly rolled, I might add) from cdjapan, I didn’t care whether this one (if there was one) would’ve been folded or not. Turns out that it was folded…IN HALF. (hides in Takki’s arms) Gosh…I hate to think of any Takki or T&T poster folded…but that’s the way HMV packs or ships their goods. (shakes head) But like I said. I didn’t care anyway because I already had the same poster from cdjapan and it wasn’t folded. It was really, nicely done (rolled tightly).
Lesson learned: I’m not going with HMV anymore
I learned my lesson well and should’ve heeded Glenda’s advice when I read a posting she commented once on the forum about them. Good thing my box sets weren’t bent or anything. I mean, I used to hear all kinds of stories with fangirls in the past about HMV and how bad they were with their shipping process and everything, but I never thought they were this bad until my recent shipment in April. I mean, the box was in tact. It’s just, I didn’t like the way the poster came, that’s all. Well, for me, no HMV. I’m back with cdjapan again. Yes, they were ‘cheap’ or reasonably priced as I had a 25% discount with my order, along with adding points to the total price too. Still. Sometimes, there’s the old saying: “Cheap is cheap”, and that’s what you get.
When I first braved trying buying online after the ‘Venus’ cds, I went with cdjapan. As time went by, I thought they were kinda ‘pricey’ with their items, esp. since HMV (and other places) were slightly cheaper and more reasonably priced. Not to mention, my husband didn’t like the idea cdjapan charged twice with the shipping process due to the fluctuation of currency. I first get charged the day the item has been released. Then, two weeks later (or a month later) I’d get charged again. little more for the best quality when it comes to handling your goods when they’re shipped to you. I dunno…some people may differ, but to me, I’d much rather go with cdjapan. It’s the best way; honest.
(Reiko's dvd box sets; front of dvds)
(back sides to dvds)
Anyway, ever since my shipment, I never braved opening my Yukinojo Henge dvd box set yet. It’s still with the cellophane on it. lol Oh gawd, how bad does that sound. Am I a ‘true’ collector or what? lol :P One of my closest uncles told me that true collectors who collect nostalgic stuff (that’s worth a lot of money) tend to not open their items. They’re left in tact with the wrapping still around it. It is worth more that way. I’m just afraid of opening the darn thing because the box is so nicely made. lolol :P (not because I’m an avid collector who doesn’t open stuff) Am I dumb or what…hahahaha~
(inside dvd case; 1st two dvds)
(inside dvd case; 3rd dvd)
But I have opened my Satomi Hakkenden dvd box set. Took pics of the inside and of the cds but, that’s about it. There’s no booklet or anything. It’s ok as I know it’s only a ‘regular edition’ dvd; not a limited one. I have a hunch the limited version has the colored booklet and I know it also comes with a random, collectable crystal beaded strap.
I’ve seen Dithers’ blog and long ago she once mentioned about getting a Shino strap. Lucky her! Wished I was that lucky in randomly landing things. So far, whatever random collectable cards that came with the X-Dame and Samurai cds, I only ended up with Tsubasa cards. No Takki or unit ones. Oh well. Maybe some day, I’ll be lucky and land myself a Takki card; who knows. =_=
NOTE TO ALL TSUBASA & TAKKI FANS:
Anyone willing to trade me a Takki card for a Tsu card from either the Samurai or X-Dame cds (or both)? They’re FREE from me! I’m serious. I’m willing to trade anyone both my Tsubasa cards for Takki cards, FREE. Just let me know. ^_^ Msg me on the forum or here on my cbox and we’ll talk more. No need payment whatsoever; gosh, it’s only a card. I’m that desperate. lolol j/k j/k But seriously…no payment and no strings attached. Both cards are kept in pristine, mint-condition. Meaning, no bents or anything of the sort.
Anyyyway...lol Back to my story.
I haven't watched the Satoken dvd because I already have the Engl. subbed vers. on VHS tape. My father (back when it aired in Hawaii) taped it for me and send it over to my house. He knew my favorite actor was acting in a samurai-type dorama and asked me if I wanted him to tape it for me. Of coz, I said 'sure!' because after all, I still don't see this dorama done w/Engl. subs anywhere. And. Since this subbing was done professionally through the Hawaii tv station (hired professional Engl.-Japanese translators) the subs were really good. Easy to understand and easy to follow.
Anyway...I still have yet to figure out how to transfer the VHS footage onto a blank dvd-rom disc for myself to keep. Then, I can start posting an entry on the forum for upldg for everyone. I'll either have to a) wait until I go home to Hawaii to use my father's vhs-dvd unit to copy it or b) go to the university library Media Center to use their units. They also have vhs-dvd units hooked up to all MAC comps. I've never tried doing this yet as it'll take me time to figure out 'how' to go about doing the transfer. (new to this) Hope it'll work once I've started. Maybe I'll try going this weekend or something and dedicate several hours at the university playing with it. *crosses fingers it'll work* Wish me luck...lolol
But with my Yukichan dvd, I don't have to watch the box set version because I already bought a copy once from a Japanese dvd rental store where I live.
One day, as my hubby and I were visiting Costa Mesa Mitsuwa market on our LA journey, we always stop by this place before heading home. Anyway...I now make stops by this dvd rental store whenever I see doramas with Takki in them or T&T tv shows or whatever. (now that reminds me I need to grab Takki's bangumi on dvd disc) Now that I know they bring in copies for purchase, omg! *squeeee* And since they're copies taken from the actual showing on tv, it's cheap; a whoping $6 bucks...BIG DEAL. lolol :P But the copies are great; sharp and clear. That's how I was able to grab Takki's last epis of Zubari n'stuff on dvd. (If anyone wants copies, let me know and I'll hjsplit the clips and post the links onto MF) So, yeah...I had the Yukichan dvd too even before the box set was released. Since LA gets live feeds from Japan (i.e. NHK, TBS, etc.), I think that's how this store was able to make copies of Yukinojo Henge before the box set was out for public sale.
And then...my T&T Premium Live Jkt B dvd.
(inside jkt B)
(1st 2 pages of booklet)
(3rd page of booklet)
Still never watched anything from this yet. Only opened it to take pics of the booklet. lolol Nothing much to the jacket inside, really. Inside looks the same as Jkt A dvd. The only difference was the booklet. (and nothing much to this booklet either...junk) Oh well...but I SO need to watch it ne? lolol :P I haven't finished watching 'the Making of' offshot footage from Jkt A dvd yet, let alone even started watching the backstage footage parts to this one. *sigh* =_= So much dvds to watch, so little time. (for me)
Do you know I still haven't watched my One! dvd yet either? *whacks self* I guess I'm not much of a Broadway-show type of person to sit the whole way of one. I'd much rather watch Enbujo if you ask me. (sorry Takki!) *bows* Promise I'll watch it anyway. (just for YOU)
Well, thought I'd just share a little of my story when I received the dvd shippment back in April from HMV.
*REIKO*
