A little figure-play ^^

[tamakun]

Say, Professor, did you know that your first movie, "Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva", is going to be released for English-speaking people?


My word, that is exciting news! Makes me want to -- stand up and dance!


But on the table, Professor? Isn't that a little -- dangerous?


Nonsense, my dear boy! I'm perfectly balanc-- oh--


Oh dear. What was a rather … dramatic fall, if I do say so myself.


Waiter, would you mind for another pot of tea for a celebration? ~~END~~




He's got himself a little spot on the shelf now, reading his book and enjoying his cup o' tea. :) The figure is incredibly expressive and adjustable! He also comes with a box full of other 'hands' and items - did you notice the pen? It's detailed enough to show that it's a fountain-tip. The tea in the cup is transparent! I'm very impressed with the detailing.

It also came with this curious card. I'm certain a few of my more musically-inclined friends can decode the strange symbols. ;)

I'd link you to my Play-Asia link but it's unfortunately already sold out! I got mine from AmiAmi, and as of this writing, only 3 left at roughly $20Cdn apiece. I'm sure if you looked around a bit you could find it.

Alright, off to bake some cookies!

Comments

[ravenworks.livejournal.com]

Oh my god, the dramatic fall one is *perfect* XD

They actually made a cup with tilted tea for when he's holding it at an angle? <3

[tamakun.livejournal.com]

I was trying to make a "topple" with the Professor ass-over-teakettle but it's hard to make a figure hold the position XD

And yes, if you even notice the teacup on the table in the first picture you'll see it's even there, but the "holding a cup of tea" hand has it tilted! The attention to detail is amazing.

[bassbeast.livejournal.com]

The music is literally gibberish. The notes don't add up in the time signature given, and the notes don't spell anything.

Here's a decryption of the notes:

G-E-D-C-B-C

D-C-F-(rest)-G

E-C-E-C-A

Something tells me that if I could read the Japanese beneath the notes on the first staff (it looks like a legend to decrypt a message below), it would make a lot more sense.

[tamakun.livejournal.com]

Ah, I think that it's a simple replacement cipher, then. How I didn't even realize that I have no idea!

However - woah, not a single note matches up to the ones given in the decryption legend! It's not as simple as it looks, all of a sudden. o.o

[davidn]

Could they be to do with the lengths of the notes, instead/as well? I'm not sure if that's just decorative or not, but they seem to be fond of some lengths over others... and not sure how to notate it in text, but still:

1/32, 3/4, 1/32, 1/16, 1/4, 1/16
1/4, 1/16, 1/2, 1/4, 1/2
Er... 3/32, 1/2, 1/16, 1/8, 1/32

Or what the notes happen to be called in Japanese, or anything, I don't know.

[tamakun.livejournal.com]

Well, that's interesting to note (heh-heh), since the 4th and 6th characters have the same Japanese character underneath them, too ("i", which translates to the "ee" sound). But then again, there's no 1/2, 1/8, or 3/32 notation in the legend.

Furthermore, I've noticed that the URL links to a contest (http://www.union-creative.jp/revoltech), where there are 30 winners of what appears to be a "bronzed" Layton. It looks like you just have to e-mail them the answer to this puzzle... *ponders* and a deadline of April 15th. I bet that even if we got this puzzle, they wouldn't ship it out to Canada...

Heck, since none of us really read Japanese, it's pretty difficult to even see if we're on the right path! XD

[davidn]

That's hilarious :) The fact that the film's going to be released outside Japan is the best news I've heard all day, too.

[ginny-t.livejournal.com]

But the tea! He spilled the tea! O_O

[seangaffney.livejournal.com]

This is why there is ANOTHER pot of tea. Don't you subscribe to the Theory Of Infinite Teas?

[ginny-t.livejournal.com]

Of course Tea is infinite; that doesn't mean it's to be wasted. O_o

[spunkywulf.livejournal.com]

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SO CUTEEEEEEE I love your little photo comic! The poses are great and go along so well with your narration! I wish I was talented enough to pose figures into little schticks like this, but I'm crappy with poses and photography. I guess I'll stick to drawing for now ;)

[tamakun.livejournal.com]

Your icon matches your reaction, as I expected. XD

I've never been good with setting a scene (as evidenced by the backgrounds) but it was on my mind and I just wanted to play around with my new toy. I'm glad you like it!