Oops, laptop bricked :(

My ultra high spec gaming laptop has bricked T_T and worse bit is that the warranty finished in February this year T_T T_T... I'm expecting an expensive repair as high spec gaming laptops with high spec integrated nVidia GeForce 8600M graphics cards costs a nuke and an international space station.

Worse bit is that service centres have been known to put non warrantied laptops on a lower priority but not sure if thats the case. Which means i might need to wait longer than normal. The thing is, if the repairs quoted me more than $400, I will buy the Asus G2S (my lappy toppy) mainboard from Ebay and replace it myself for $240. I can even upgrade the notebook CPU to 2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo for $85 more. But that of course will take about 2 weeks to arrive to me (usually 10 working days) which means... 2 weeks of using web and blogging on my iphone :(

Actually, whoever said mobile phones will take over computers in the future is spot on... they actually work pretty well, Just need to bear with a few microscopic issues.

Apart from that, I've been really really busy lately with my businesses. I haven't forgotten or neglected the kigurumi mask orders one bit, the accompanying HQ zentais are on their way~^_^ But I must warn that they will take a little longer than 2 weeks (i used to be able to finish and sell a mask in 2 weeks) more like 2+ months now. Well, still within market standards lol... and beaten it. Ok, nvm~ ^_^

The heading picture is a picture of Mai in her casual attire, something she might be wearing on a date with Terry Bogard~ Thats also the one of the pictures in the set which I wished to release if not for my lappy toppy turning into a paper weight. I'll put it up eventually, i really want to, Mai's so cute~>_<

In the meantime, do visit the forums and check for updates.
Its easier for me to reply there than make a new post cos I have limited heading images at the moment ^_^;
Will keep you updated~^_^

Asuka in black latex live chat video~

The new mask orders have got their HQ suit orders placed as well. If no problems alike to the last time occurs, the suits are expected to arrive to me in about 3 weeks time.  Which then I can dye them and put them out to dry before shipping them. Thank you for your patience.

The image in the heading this time is also that of Mai Shiranui in casual attire. This is the last of the third shoots taken with the permission of her new owner. I will need the new owner to know a few things to watch out for as its a ponytail design and afterwards, hopefully more pictures will start popping up soon. There are two tops worn in the casual shoot, some videos have been taken as well. I'll be posting them up once I get the time to prepare them.

I'm going to be head over heels busy with several issues these upcoming weeks. Juggling with other work and the kigurumi hobby. Haven't got time to kig as much before, and I have a few spare masks that only recently successfully gave them away. Thank you to those who see value in the masks that have been idling from under use and taking them off my hands. I hope you will be able to enjoy them soon and perform as one seamlessly with them. Keep in touch messages in the forums or in email. I'll keep the updates constant, but feel free to ask anything anytime.

I found a little time on the weekend to put Asuka in a rather saucy kig, didn't take any pictures... but, had recorded a live chat video on Stickam. That day, Asuka went on Stickam and two other video chat places entertain viewers and spend time chatting. She wore a fully body shined black latex catsuit. You might notice that the back isn't as shined as she tried her best to do the shining herself >_<;

The live chat lasted about 5 hours and by then, Asuka is in need of a break. Took some videos for keep sake, and I've embedded them below. There are two videos altogether, I can't seem to save the Stickam videos right off without downloading a special program. So I thought never mind, I'll just leave it there, you can visit my Stickam page to view it. I think clicking on the video works. I hope you enjoy, give some feedback and ratings~^_^

Mai Shiranui in pink cheongsam~

I have officially started work on a new mask, laying the fibreglass and resin today. It will be another Saya custom for the anime/manga character Esther Blanchett from Trinity Blood. I kinda liked the anime very much when I saw it a couple of years back and is had definitely crossed my mind that Esther was really hot. So now I have to make a mask in her like, I guess that is gonna be really fun~^_^ If you're not familiar with the character I'm talking about, drop by the forum thread here, where she is introduced properly~
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=845


Nowadays I'm really busy with a few things and will be multi-tasking a fair bit. Haven't got much time to chat online but I try my best to every now and then, making sure I at least read all the new forum topics and replies~ On occasional instances when I have a bit more energy left and felt like kigging, I will go on to Stickam and announce on twitter. Oh and thank you all for following me on Twitter, I'm not a Twitter-holic but I try to use it as a simple means to notify the general public if anything new is happening.

Took some time to prepare the second of three sets of Mai Shiranui photos which I took before I shipped the mask off to her new owner. The attire use in this case is a pink hot chinese dress that absolutely hugged Mai's Curves ~^_^; No, the third shoot doesn't have Mai's official game/anime costume, I don't have it and besides, the person whom that task will befall on is Cloe whose Mai's new owner~^_^ If you missed what happened earier, you can check out some of Mai's making and discussions in the forum topic designated for this mask here:
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=824

I posted the rest of the nicer pictures I took of Mai Shiranui in her cute pink cheongsam below. Come to think of it, its been a long time since I used the gallery. Most of the newer (and prettier too) pictures are all not found in the gallery but in the blog itself. If you've missed any, be sure to browse back to check the older pictures out~^_^

iOS4 Jailbroke at last & already unlockable yeah~^_^ Mai in cheongsam preview

Yaaay~ Its kinda late but I just wanna say that iOS4 is ready for downloads. Apparently the more exciting news is that the Jailbreak software for it has already been released... so soon, just a couple of days since the OS was officially released. The unlock was even sooner available, but you need to Jailbreak your iOS4 first to unlock~^_^

Don't think I'll get the iPhone4 for now, not to mention I prefer the white over the black anyways, which isn't released yet. I'll save some cash for better uses I guess, my 3Gs is only 4 months old. That said, iOS4 is my next best toy~

This post is also a preview for a few pictures which I'll post up either tomorrow or the day after. While the Mai mask was still with me, I took some pics in 3 different attires. Including the chinese dress (cheongsam), its the second one I've put up. Viewer of my live chat that day in the third attire would have seen the third but I'll just slowly show the pics, otherwise I'll run out of interesting things to talk about hehe~^_^;

Mai is sporting in a long (but sexy) pink cheongsam. All shimmery and tight fitting with a pink flower above her right ear. Thanks to the owner Chloe for giving me permission to use Mai in the photoshoot~ I look forward to seeing her more in the future too ^_^. I hope you like how it turned out, more pics to come soon. Take care everyone. (P.S. Check out the forum for the iphone screenshot thread if you have an iphone~^_^ http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=833)

Mai Shiranui in a waitress outfit~

Many will recognise the name Mai Shiranui, from Fatal Fury then King of Fighters. Well, she's here with me today and I gave her a job. A job as a waitress. She took a few pictures and videos. Hopefully I will find time to post them up for everyone to enjoy. She tried on another less elaborate costume after wards and I also took pictures of her in that.

The Mai Shiranui custom Saya mask is complete, I kinda really like it as well hehe. I'll post more images and talk more about it in the related forum topic. I will not be taking anymore videos or pictures of Mai, she has to leave. Her new owner generously given her new permission to be pictured here~ I will most likely sent her on her way the first thing on Monday where she will arrive at her new home in under or around 10 days time.

That comes to the next thing I have in mind, the HQ bodysuits have been sent out quite a few weeks already. I know some of the owners have already received it, I'm wondering if you're one of them, will you have had time to try it out and tell me about it. There is also a forum thread for buyers to leave a few words in review of the product they have purchased. I will greatly appreciate if the buyers do so.

There is on more thing, I will like to sell away the former Asuka mask to make room for new projects. If anyone if interested and looking for a good bargain kiguurmi mask, please let me know. Check out the offer by visiting the special offers page below:
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/products/specialoffers.php
It has all the usual high quality, durable mask body, wigs and craftsmanship I put in to all my masks. Hurry please, I will not keep it for long.

Below are some of the waitress pictures of Mai Shiranui.
You can read more about its making and leave comments and discussions in the related thread here:
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=824
I hope you enjoy them.