Love, Pinkcheeks: November 2014

Mayoi Goes Places: Kawasan Falls

It has been a while since Mayoi went on a trip with me, so last weekend, I brought her to Cebu to get in touch with nature again! This time, we went to see Cebu's famed Kawasan Falls.

Being a huge waterfalls lover, I've always wanted to see how beautiful this is. That crystalline blue water looked so unreal in pictures, but when I went there, I was surprised...it really is THAT blue!

Even the shallowest part of the stream shows how blue the water is, almost like the ocean!

This is why I love nature so much! <3 p="">

My travel buddy seems so excited to go on a nature trip again!

Ahh! It's my second waterfall!

Mayoi: "Look, Pinkcheeks-san, the water is so blue! Can I swim here?"

Me: "Ummm.. No."

"Can you take my picture instead?"

Me: "Hey, we have to go..."

Mayoi: "but I wanna swim..." *sulks*

Here's another take of Kawasan Falls' catchbasin, you could see how blue the water is! Mayoi loves it so much, we can't wait to go on another nature trip again! :) See you on my next post!

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Love, Pinkcheeks at ArchCon 2014

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I've always liked going to toy conventions. It's fun, and I like seeing all things anime from cosplays, figures, to cute anime merchandise. Though I don't consider myself as a big anime enthusiast that much (I only knew a few anime titles hahaha), being a part of a major toy convention is such a big feat for me!

My poster for ArchCon hahaha!

I was invited by VAFC as a guest for this year's ArchCon2014, where I get to exhibit my collection and talk about a few things in toy photography. ArchCon is an annual event held in Cebu and it's very much similar to ToyCon here in Manila, where all things pop culture gather for a day. The event was held at the Activity Center in Ayala Cebu last October 25th, 2014.

As far as I remember before getting there, I knew I'm gonna be interviewed, I was surprised that it's gonna be onstage, infront of hundreds of people! O.O I got really shy at first, but it's all for toy photography and my group, VAFC, I'm in!

Now, VAFC (Visayas Anime Figure Collectors) is a group of figure collectors started out last year by Prince and Arnold out of just a quick chat about a certain fig. Sensing that spark of interest coming in, they decided to form a group dedicated to anime enthusiasts and figure collectors alike. They regularly have meetings, where they bring their figures for everyone to see.

I also get to talk to one of the founders of VAFC, Prince, to share a little background about the group:

How/When did VAFC started? Who were the founders?

Prince: VAFC started at about a year ago. Sometime around September if my memory serves me right. That time, we were looking around Cebu shops that sell figures but to no avail found any that do sell legit figures.What's really funny is that our encounter with Warren ( owner of Wrenhobbi ) is that

his ad popped out at Facebook. And Arnold was curious enough to click the ad and there we have it. Everything followed.

It was also Arnold Sy who founded and created the group. We were talking about the groups that we had already joined and told him to create a new one for ourselves focusing on just Cebuano collectors.

Do you regularly held meetings? What do you usually do/talk about during meetings?

Prince: Meetings. Yes! It was not until Abigail joined the group where she would push us to gather so we could interact and share our collection between

members as well. At that time, meetings were merely plans as we had little members to start with. Then, came Nunzio, James, Michael John, Roland and the rest of the gang! We usually hang out and meet at Tomo Cafe which is located at Talamban, Cebu.

We usually chat about the new figures, releases, admire each other's collection and just kid around or take photographs. Nothing serious. All to ease out and release stress.

How did you guys prepare for this year's ArchCon?

Prince: Wow! Archcon! It was truly an overwhelming opportunity that Nunzio gave us the opportunity to prepare and exhibit for this year's ArchCon.

I feel like I needed to reach and help out but it was quite hard for me and some of us as we were busy with our work as well. But, it turned out to be good. It also gave birth to the panda logo which everyone can see at our page right now. Abigail, on the other hand, helped a lot on our group's preparation. We invited over friends including Warren and you, Scher!

Nunzio set out and showed us what our tables will look like and we then planned out what to bring so as to fit everything for the community to see.

Given the success of the exhibit at ArchCon, do you guys plan to join other figure display events?

Prince: Yes! It's wonderful don't you think? As long as it is within our reach, our group will definitely be there! :)

What's your message to others who would like to venture into figure collecting?

Prince: Figure collecting is truly a wonderful hobby. I admit that it is an expensive hobby but you just have to keep in mind to be responsible with whatever hobby you are getting into. Love it & appreciate it! Keep it in moderation and remember that you have family and friends who you also want to be with aside from collecting.

That way, you can balance the fun in life and responsiblity altogether! :D

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So, I arrived in Cebu at 6pm on Thursday, Oct 23 and Bige and James took me in on the first day. I love this couple because they share the same love for anime and figures and I'm like, oh I want a relationship like that too LOL. I feel thankful that they adopted me in for the night and that I could take photos of their lovely, lovely figures! I saw my holygrail figures in person!

Touching Belldandy is like dream~

Taking her photo is a different story!

I also get to take pictures of Ryuko-chan! OMG!

And that lovely Saber Lily!

I was so happy when they showed me their collection, I'm like, oh wow, I wanna take photos of them all! But then again, so many figures, so little time! I need to rest because I have a trip in the morning. :)

A DAY IN ARCHCON 2014

That's my photo right there! (Photo by MrYap Productions)

Fast forward to Saturday October 25th, I went to ArchCon early in the morning to help with unboxing the figures that's gonna be on display. There's this sea of boxes everyone and I'm overwhelmed at the quantity of the figures that the group brought that day! Some weren't opened yet, so I get a hand in unboxing them, that damn smell of newly opened PVC is so good!

We got a tables full of figures from various toy makers like Good Smile Company, Kotobukiya, Revoltech, Alter, and many more! I bought my babies, the GSC exclusives to display them together with other figures. It's my second time to participate as an exhibitor (first one was Halloween Miku last Cosmania) so I'm really happy seeing them on display. :D

A table full of POP figures!

Kyojin-san was there!

Oh, and I saw Lum!

The group also put in a great effort in creating dioramas for the figures. Check out this court scene where Heichou is beating Eren to a pulp!

Kaga and Akagi eating, as always. XD (photo by MrYap Productions)

..and then there's Belldandy with HolyBell, my holy grail figure!

The guys from Arigatoys also came in for a visit! We truly appreciate their support!

Here's the set of instructions for the lottery.

I gave out my photocards as part of the lottery prizes!

This little girl won the major prize for the lottery! Everyone was stunned! (photo by MrYap Productions)

The highlight of this event for me is the part where I got interviewed onstage to talk about toy photography! I didn't pass the chance to share my love for this wonderful hobby and I also get to promote my Love, Pinkcheeks in Cebu! Oh what a joy! ^_^

I brought Momohime to show her off

I was nervous at first, but then I just kept on talking and talking hahaha!

Achievement unlocked for me! I felt so happy afterwards that I reached another milestone in my hobby life! I feel so thankful to ArchCon and VAFC for this opportunity! I'm also proud of the group for the successful exhibit during ArchCon, I saw their dedication and effort during preparation and I must say all that hard work really paid off! Good job guys! I'd definitely want to join the next ArchCon event again!

Oh, here's the group photo after the event together with our lovely display.

Here's another group photo on the other side of our display!

You may check out the rest of the photos on my page, and also thanks to MrYap Productions for the rest of the photos! :)

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Nendoroid Halloween Costume Party

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I felt that I was done making a spooky Halloween themed shoot for Halloween, so I thought of creating something cute this time, involving most of my Nendoroids. Since I made that birthday party setup, I began to like giving them parties because they all seem to become so lively! So this year, it's a Halloween Costume Party for my babies!

Basically it's like Dress-like-a-Nendoroid for your costume hahaha! I made them swap pieces and I think you could tell which piece belongs to who ;). This is also the first time I took so much photos, so I hope you enjoy the entire set! :)

The guests of the Halloween Party are Ryuko, Sayaka, Sakura, Mako, Wo, Mayoi, Taiga and Heichou! They all look so adorable!

Ryuko-chan came in dressed up casually!

Mayoi looks so cute with her dizzy glasses.

This cute pair dressed up as Ryuko and Mako, but where's your Scissor Blade, Sakura-chan?

Trying to look scary with their Halloween masks lol.

The party table is filled with so much food like candy canes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin brownies, cupcakes and even ghost cookies!

Sayaka: "They all look so tasty! What shall I eat?"

Isn't this the cutest ever? Wo-chan dressed as Halloween Miku, with cute bat wings for her hair!

Taiga-chan came too!

You want some drinks, Gutz?

The honorable leader of the Survey Corps, Levi Heichou was there too!

"I shall take you to the depths of the sea!" Mako seems to be so in-character while wearing Wo-chan's costume. But then she saw the food on the table...

Mako: "Aaaahh! So much food!"

"Guts! Guts! Guts! Let's finish this then go back to the table again!"

"Since you can't eat table food, I brought you some croquettes!"

Now someone has found the bottle of champagne and began pouring drinks for everyone!

Me: "Hey Wo-chan, you look awfully red tonight!"

Wo: "Wo?"

Mako-chan: "Wo-chan! Cheers!"

"Wo?"

Pouring drinks for everyone at the party!

Heichou: "So hey, what's up with the bat wings?"

Wo: "Wo?"

Uh-oh, someone is having too much drinks already... -_-

Mako: "Oh yeah, then Gamagoori-senpai says he wants to go out and see a movie with me! Nyahahahaha!"

Mako: "I was like, nyahahahaha you're too big to fit inside the movie! You'll block everyone else's view nyahahahaha!"

Ryuko: "Hey, you're drunk!"

Mako: "No, I'm not! I can still jump so high and do this..."

Ryuko-chaaaaaaan~!

Levi: "Get a grip, Mako!"

Heichou can't seem to take it anymore he gave Mako-chan a beating to calm her shit down.

Mako: "Ryuko-chaaaannn..."

After that, Mako-slept until morning! What a party pooper she is!

Oh, then there's Miku-chan dressed up as Princess Frankenstein! Isn't she lovely? :D

And that sums up what happened at the Halloween Costume party! I really enjoyed creating this set and swaping Nendoroid parts is so fun, it gives them a different personality! How about you guys, did you also party last Halloween?

Love, Pinkcheeks

P.S: Their pets also went to the party too! They all shared Guts' croquettes! :)