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[Too strict? Not strict enough? Feel free to comment!]
I’m blessed that I was able to call Gregory A. Hignight, also known as DJ Greg, a friend these past ten years. He passed away October 2nd.
When I met DJ Greg, he was Director of Marketing at Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime convention, but I knew him best as the founder of Tune in Tokyo, a group of DJs and promoters that specializes in Asian and Japanese music.
They ran monthly events in LA that blended dance clubs, live performances, and fashion parties.
We brought him on as the DJ for Tomo Neko, a charity maid café that I helped found, and he was always inviting me to cover his events.
I’d only been shooting for maybe a year at that point and I didn’t know what I was doing, but he believed in me and trusted me enough that I wound up being Tune in Tokyo’s official photographer for a while.
When we weren’t at shows we’d catch up at Q Pop in Little Tokyo, where he worked. He was so kind and gracious, always taking the time out to chat, no matter how busy he was.
We shared the same interests and had the same mission of bringing Asian music and culture to the general public.
When I was working on Looking for Miku, we would kick around ideas. I’m sorry he never got to see the film because he was excited about it and what we were trying to do.
The anime and music communities really lost a great voice, ambassador, and cheerleader. Thank you, Greg, for the fun times and great memories. Thank you, Greg, for modeling your kindness and graciousness toward others. Thank you, Greg, for trusting and believing in me. お疲れ様でした｡
Can you believe it’s been almost three years since the last time we screened Looking for Miku?! :O
Thanks to the pandemic, we haven’t been able to go to a con since Anime Los Angeles back in January 2020. We even missed our fifth anniversary, which would’ve taken place last year! 😦
Well, fret not, since we’ll be returning to Pacific Media Expo and screening on Friday, 21 October, at 7PM! And since we were given a longer-than-usual block, we’re going to do something we’ve been meaning to do for a while — screen the annotated version of the film!
Looking for Miku is my love letter to anime and pop culture so it’s chock full of Easter eggs; from sight gags to lines of dialogue, there’s some sort of homage every 24 seconds! With onscreen notes, the annotated version will point them all out as well as share bits of trivia about the production.
Come watch the award-winning* anime fan film, chat with the filmmakers about it, then see how many of the geek references you caught with the annotated version! (Admission to PMX is required to attend). RSVP on Facebook, and hope to see you there!
About Looking for Miku Indecisive lead character? Check. Tsundere best friend? Check. Confessing to senpai? Uh…. We’ve all had (or have) that crush we wish we could confess to! Shy geek Kitty has a crush on her best friend Minnie’s brother, Jackie. While at an anime convention, however, Jackie falls for a cosplayer and enlists their aid to find her. Will Kitty be able to face her fears and confess her feelings to Jackie before they find the cosplayer? Find out in the award-winning* anime fan film Looking for Miku! Watch the trailer and learn more on FilmFreeway!
I know, I know, it’s been a million years since I’ve actually posted anything (sorry, lazy)! It’s been so long, in fact, that I have no idea where my watermarks are and the interface here is all different so this is prolly gonna look funky. I also don’t know the last time I did a figure review, let alone one on a figure from a non-Japanese maker or origin; maybe not since my Takaya Noriko/Gunbuster figure?!
Really? Mine contained disappointment.
Well, here’s a quick and dirty review for you! Can you believe that before there was Ariel, there was a Waifu #0? Her name is Kitty Pryde, also known by her X-Men codename Shadowcat! I’ve looked for a very long time for a figure that would do her justice in my eyes and never found one, until now! At least, that’s what I thought….
Manufacturer’s Product Image
This is what I was promised. She might not look like the Alan Davis/Paul Neary version I fell in love with so many years ago, but she’s super (heh) cute, wide-eyed, and exuberant — just how I remember her from her Excalibur days. I really wanted to love this figure. How much? I ordered it THREE TIMES! Not once could I get a decent copy of it.
First Copy’s Face and Gloves
The first copy I got had what looks like a chip right on her eyelashes as well as some missing paint on her lips/mouth. What’s the first thing you look at when you look at a figure? The face! I can’t believe Quantum Mechanix let this get by their quality control/assurance department. There’s also uneven paint application on her gloves which is annoying.
First Copy’s Base
Moving on to the base, there was some weirdness with the circled part of the destroyed Sentinel’s paint here as well. It looks like a layer of dust but it didn’t rub off so I don’t know what happened there. The black rim also had smudges and uneven paint.
Second Copy’s Body and Gloves
The second copy I got had a great face but the issues with the paintwork on the gloves persisted: overspray in some areas and not enough coverage in others. There was also a weird rough patch on the side of her body in addition to the obviously bad paint job. I didn’t take pictures of the front of her suit but there are random specks of paint which are small but totally noticeable against the solid yellow.
Second Copy’s Ponytail
Even if I wanted to hide the side of the figure with the weird rough patch, I wouldn’t be able to due to the random splotches of red in her hair on her right side! Even in this blurry pic (sorry OTL) you can see it; why didn’t QMx?
Unfortunately, I didn’t take any pictures of the third copy I got because at that point I was so done that I didn’t even bother before I sent it back. The two major problems with that one was (1) Kitty had a splotch of paint on her left eye and (2) Lockheed’s left wing somehow wound up between his horns! He’d never be able to fly that way! If you look at the prototype, you’ll see that there’s no way that could’ve happened except during assembly at the factory.
So I guess my search for the perfect Kitty Pryde figure continues. What’s really disappointing is that based on the items that I’ve seen at various conventions, I had high hopes for Quantum Mechanix. Their items always looked top notch but it’s obvious now that they either put all their efforts into their prototypes or they just don’t care about the cheaper end of their catalog. I mean, sure, this is a $30 figure, but I’ve seen prize figures with better QC than what I got. If this is the kind of “quality” you can expect from Quantum Mechanix, no thanks!
Anyway, sorry for the prolonged radio silence; hopefully I’ll get around to reviving this blog as things open up once again so I can add to the backlog that I still haven’t gotten to lol. In the meantime, follow the blog (by clicking the “Resistance is Futile” button) or Like any of my Pages (jimsha, The Vault/Beginning Story, and agc pictures) on Facebook to be instantly notified of new adventures. See you again soon!
Unfortunately the film’s producer, David Infante, had to cancel but it was great to share the stage once again with star Jackson Chong. Very happy for your great questions as well! Sorry for the late start but technical issues are becoming an ALA thing for us I guess; that’s 2 out of 3 panels/screenings that got FUBARed but at least we actually got to show the film! Thanks again and hope to see you next time!
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About Looking for Miku
Indecisive lead character? Check. Tsundere best friend? Check. Confessing to senpai? Uh…. We’ve all had (or have) that crush we wish we could confess to! Shy geek Kitty has a crush on her best friend Minnie’s brother, Jackie. While at an anime convention, however, Jackie falls for a cosplayer and enlists their aid to find her. Will Kitty be able to face her fears and confess her feelings to Jackie before they find the cosplayer? Find out in the award-winning* anime fan film Looking for Miku! Watch the trailer and learn more on FilmFreeway!
Apologies once more for the lack of updates; 2019 somehow wound up being even more meh than 2018. -_-; One day I’ll get caught up on all my photos and anime recaps (looks at digital stack of stuff from 2016)… hopefully. Maybe when I’m a Bitcoin millionaire, lol. Anyway, I’m happy to report that we’ll be at Anime Los Angeles this weekend to screen Looking for Miku! Can’t believe the last time we held one of these was over a year ago in 2018! :O
Come watch the award-winning* anime fan film then stay after the show to talk with the filmmakers about the film, con crushes, and other topics! (Admission to ALA is required to attend). RSVP on Facebook, and hope to see you there!
About Looking for Miku
Indecisive lead character? Check. Tsundere best friend? Check. Confessing to senpai? Uh…. We’ve all had (or have) that crush we wish we could confess to! Shy geek Kitty has a crush on her best friend Minnie’s brother, Jackie. While at an anime convention, however, Jackie falls for a cosplayer and enlists their aid to find her. Will Kitty be able to face her fears and confess her feelings to Jackie before they find the cosplayer? Find out in the award-winning* anime fan film Looking for Miku! Watch the trailer and learn more on FilmFreeway!
After being away for over a year (don’t ask, it’s not a great story), I’ve resurfaced (get it??) to wish Waifu #1 Ariel a Happy Birthday!
The Little Mermaid was released thirty years ago on Friday, 17 November 1989, by Walt Disney Animation Studios (known as Walt Disney Feature Animation at the time) as its 28th full-length animated feature. It was a critical and commercial success, winning two Academy Awards and becoming the highest grossing animated film in history up to that point.
Spawning a TV series, two animated sequels, a Broadway show, theme parkdark rides, liveconcerts, and more, The Little Mermaid also revived Disney’s corporate fortunes and ushered in what is now referred to as the Disney Renaissance. You’re welcome, all you Star Wars and Marvel nerds. :p
Even when I started this blog (10 years ago!! :O Happy birthday, blog!), thefirstpages and images I put up were Ariel-related.
A lot has changed since I met Ariel, but she’s still Waifu #1! I thought about doing a countdown of posts leading to the big anniversary but I got lazy and there’s a tag for that anyway. 😉 I hope you’ll poke around and revisit my adventures with everyone’s favorite red-headed mermaid. ❤
Otherwise, please follow the blog (by clicking the "Resistance is Futile" button) or Like any of my Pages (jimsha, The Vault/Beginning Story, and agc pictures) on Facebook to be instantly notified of new adventures. See you again soon!
About Looking for Miku
Indecisive lead character? Check. Tsundere best friend? Check. Confessing to senpai? Uh…. We’ve all had (or have) that crush we wish we could confess to! Shy geek Kitty has a crush on her best friend Minnie’s brother, Jackie. While at an anime convention, however, Jackie falls for a cosplayer and enlists their aid to find her. Will Kitty be able to face her fears and confess her feelings to Jackie before they find the cosplayer? Find out in the award-winning* anime fan film Looking for Miku! Watch the trailer and learn more on FilmFreeway!
Great to have my friend David Infante (the film’s producer) share the stage with me. Apparently I wasn’t very audible during the Q&A session so I apologize; next time I’ll try to get closer to the mic. ^^; Hope to see you all again soon!
In the meantime, follow the blog (by clicking the “Resistance is Futile” button) or Like any of my Pages (jimsha, The Vault/Beginning Story, and agc pictures) on Facebook to be instantly notified of new adventures. See you again soon!
About Looking for Miku
Indecisive lead character? Check. Tsundere best friend? Check. Confessing to senpai? Uh…. We’ve all had (or have) that crush we wish we could confess to! Shy geek Kitty has a crush on her best friend Minnie’s brother, Jackie. While at an anime convention, however, Jackie falls for a cosplayer and enlists their aid to find her. Will Kitty be able to face her fears and confess her feelings to Jackie before they find the cosplayer? Find out in the award-winning* anime fan film Looking for Miku! Watch the trailer and learn more on FilmFreeway!
Hard to believe that it’s been five years since we started shooting the award-winning* anime fan film! We had a great turnout last time and they gave us a huge room this time, so please help us fill it! Check out the film and then stay to talk with the filmmakers about how it was made, con crushes, and other topics! (Admission to PMX is required to attend.) RSVP on Facebook, and hope to see you there!
About Looking for Miku
Indecisive lead character? Check. Tsundere best friend? Check. Confessing to senpai? Uh…. We’ve all had (or have) that crush we wish we could confess to! Shy geek Kitty has a crush on her best friend Minnie’s brother, Jackie. While at an anime convention, however, Jackie falls for a cosplayer and enlists their aid to find her. Will Kitty be able to face her fears and confess her feelings to Jackie before they find the cosplayer? Find out in the award-winning* anime fan film Looking for Miku! Watch the trailer and learn more on FilmFreeway!
We were fortunate enough to screen Looking for Miku last year in Las Vegas at Action on Film International Film Festival (AOF) where we were named Runner Up for Best Childrens/Young Adult Film. This year, we’re back at AOF’s sister festival, Hollywood Dreamz, where we’re also up for two awards!
Looking for Miku is up for Best Student Film and one of our leads, Tiffany Wolff, is up for Best Young Performer Female – Feature or Short! So proud of her!
Hollywood Dreamz is taking place at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas beginning Thursday, 16 August 2018, and running through Saturday, 25 August 2018. There are sure to be lots of great films and celebrity sightings; hope you can make it! Otherwise, follow the blog (by clicking the “Resistance is Futile” button) or Like any of my Pages (jimsha, The Vault/Beginning Story, and agc pictures) on Facebook to be instantly notified of new screenings!
About Looking for Miku
Indecisive lead character? Check. Tsundere best friend? Check. Confessing to senpai? Uh…. We’ve all had (or have) that crush we wish we could confess to! Shy geek Kitty has a crush on her best friend Minnie’s brother, Jackie. While at an anime convention, however, Jackie falls for a cosplayer and enlists their aid to find her. Will Kitty be able to face her fears and confess her feelings to Jackie before they find the cosplayer? Find out in the award-winning* anime fan film Looking for Miku! Watch the trailer and learn more on FilmFreeway!
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