Anime-Beta TNG

Yeah, having been on both sides of this dilemma too, I have an opinion. I have tracked down some people who have outbid me on auctions and in the politest way, emailed them about the item. Sometimes I just congratulate them, other times I'll throw in a cheeky comment along the lines of "if you ...

Looking over some of the recent posts here, it's sad that there are some individuals sending abusive messages to other collectors. Those people exist in small numbers but don't make up the majority who are happy for you to own the artwork and even happier to view it on your webpage. Regardless of an...

Hi folks, *hangs head in shame* I know it's been a long, long time but I wanted to let you guys know that I'm alive and very well! ^__^ I've not shown my face around here for ages, been busy with 'real life' stuff- some of the most important changes have been getting engaged to my girlfriend of 18 m...

Exciting to see, thanks for the links! I'm sure it'll never have release outside of Japan, it's too specialised because the mass games-playing public have no idea who Kenshiro is *booooo* I did like that FMV intro sequence, especially as the punks race towards Ken and he knocks them away! I wonder i...

Hmm, I don't give it a second thought and just post everything in its entirety. If someone's not seen the movie/series and is fragile and gets upset about seeing a shot which involves a pivotal cresendo- that's their hard luck. I buy plenty of cels from anime I've never seen and it doesn't bother me...

My favourite OST is the Cyber City English dub version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlZakDfseyo&feature=related It really summed up the series and for it's era, had an edge over all other anime in the prolific Cyber Punk genre. In contrast to this I also love the Totoro soundtracks, I have 2 ...

It was fun reading through the comments/suggestions people have written so thanks for posting! Iceman, as much as I love Purple Eyes too, that kind of love is on a completely different level to a frist date ^__^ To be honest if you feel so unsure about whether or not it's a good idea that you have t...

Thanks for the advice, Shampers and Pixie! I needed an angle to approach this subject at and perhaps it is best to play it down. As you say, relate the medium to generic pop-culture and mention how animation can acheive effects that live-action cannot. If the subject does crop up, I could approach i...

Thanks Capt'! That Memories cel was actually a BWA win, one which I was very happy about ^___^ If I may nip in there and suggest a fave from yours I'll go straight to Akira and this shot of Kei rising up, aided by Kiyoko's power to battle Tetsuo . One of those classy moments of a slow build-up to a ...

*Ha Ha* That's so cool, Keropi, cheers!! I can add to that with a few favourite wiggles of my own ^__^

Flailing limbs that only an anime can successfully pull off- amazing sense of comical movement in this Tonde Buurin cel

Thinking about it, I launched my site in January 2000 so it's exactly 10 years old!!! I should have had a celebration! ^__^
Good work to everyone who has maintained an anime website since before the turn of the century!

This may be an odd question coming from a stud like me (LOL) but I was wondering how to talk about the subject of 'anime art' with a couple of dates I have planned this week? Since a number of you are happy in love, perhaps you could share some ideas on how I can approach this subject to girls who d...

Hi Ralph, I haven't seen you around for a while- or perhaps I don't check the right forum threads :? :wink: I was reminded of you when I checked my MySpace page the other day... anyway! For me I may have gone 8 weeks without buying any anime artwork, although I check the auction pages on YJ and Mand...

1. Best thing that's happened: Acquiring many Mezzo Forte setups from my friend Startyde. Much appreciated because he is one of the greatest Mezzo collectors out there. At least handing them over to my care is like keeping them in the family, *heh* 2. Most surprising thing that has happened: The 't...