This is a static copy of In the Rose Garden, which existed as the center of the western Utena fandom for years. Enjoy. :)

#1 | Back to Top02-20-2013 08:28:48 PM

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New Utena stuff

I want it all. Why is the shipping Japan only? ;_;
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2 … -pre-order


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#2 | Back to Top02-20-2013 08:37:43 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

I was just looking at this..I was super happy freaking out...followed by nerd raging and the sobbing on tumblr. >_< I'm sooo upset. I would love to have the teacup and the music box...and just everything but those the most...

Maybe there's a service that will buy the items and ship them for us? T_T sure it adds in price but still.

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#3 | Back to Top02-21-2013 05:49:55 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Very interesting. what music will play the music box, I wonder?
The ring looks awesome! Of course, is the most expensive emot-frown. I thought the teacup would be a replica of the one of the series, so I'm not really impressed about it.



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#4 | Back to Top02-21-2013 08:21:18 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Celga is still around, and I've used them before. They were really good.

If you guys really want, you could contact them and see if they would be willing to get these things for you.

Kind of unrelated, but this makes me wish we had some contact with the japanese fandom, if it's even there anymore. It must be if they're still churning out goods and having art displays.


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#5 | Back to Top02-22-2013 12:53:38 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Has anyone seen Azone's BJD of Utena? I really love this doll but I'm sure it'll be very, super expensive..
I've read it may be in the $600s on tumblr considering the prices of other dolls they sell.

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#6 | Back to Top02-22-2013 01:41:25 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

SheikFanel wrote:

Has anyone seen Azone's BJD of Utena? I really love this doll but I'm sure it'll be very, super expensive..
I've read it may be in the $600s on tumblr considering the prices of other dolls they sell.

Forgive me for saying this but I don't like the proportions of the doll, I'll admit it look great from a production standpoint; but it dwells into the uncanny valley for me from a aesthetic point.

Off-topic: Chiho Saito is a great Manga artist:
Most of her colour artwork is the definition of realism without dwelling into the uncanny valley; her style of shading help too, she puts a lot of effort into her artwork, now if only the TV-series can have the detail of her colored artwork instead of it generic animation & coloring style due to the show's low budget.

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#7 | Back to Top02-22-2013 01:49:21 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Yasha wrote:

Celga is still around, and I've used them before. They were really good.

If you guys really want, you could contact them and see if they would be willing to get these things for you.

Kind of unrelated, but this makes me wish we had some contact with the japanese fandom, if it's even there anymore. It must be if they're still churning out goods and having art displays.

Out of curiosity, d'you think it'd be possible to organise a group order, save time and worry? I want me some tea cups...

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#8 | Back to Top02-22-2013 01:57:16 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

I wouldn't be opposed to doing it on the forum. But then, I'm saying this without any knowledge of how to proceed. If a bunch of people are interested, we can look into it, but it will probably involve everyone paypalling money to me and me making a mass order, then shipping out individually from Canada (which may cost more-- japanese imports are cheaper here, but shipping to the states is added cost), or something like that. If everyone's okay with that, I am too, provided Gio doesn't bitch about it. And we may be able to find someone to ship in the states. I wouldn't want to speak for anyone without consulting.

So, uhh, after that jumble, let me just say if there's a lot of interest we can consider it. We have some options.


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#9 | Back to Top02-22-2013 02:12:17 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Rosesareawesome101 wrote:

SheikFanel wrote:

Has anyone seen Azone's BJD of Utena? I really love this doll but I'm sure it'll be very, super expensive..
I've read it may be in the $600s on tumblr considering the prices of other dolls they sell.

Forgive me for saying this but I don't like the proportions of the doll, I'll admit it look great from a production standpoint; but it dwells into the uncanny valley for me from a aesthetic point.

Off-topic: Chiho Saito is a great Manga artist:
Most of her colour artwork is the definition of realism without dwelling into the uncanny valley; her style of shading help too, she puts a lot of effort into her artwork, now if only the TV-series can have the detail of her colored artwork instead of it generic animation & coloring style due to the show's low budget.

I see what you mean with the proportions. The legs in Utena are very thin and long so being converted into a doll, it does look a little funky. I still really like it though..I'm more of a fan of the eyes, clothing and her accessories.


For a group order,  I may be interested I'm from the US though so it adds to my costs..so yeah have to think about it and look into other possible options.

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#10 | Back to Top02-22-2013 02:16:37 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

I'd never try to do anything that wasn't in everyone's best interests. Just keep in mind that I haven't asked around and there may be someone in the states that's willing to receive and individually ship out merch.


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#11 | Back to Top02-22-2013 08:50:13 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

article wrote:

Finally, an Utena cell phone strap. It’s the least expensive, at 840 yen ($9). The strap is due out in April.

Somehow, this item is designed in a way that reminds me more of Penguindrum than SKU.  Ah, I know: the texture and shapes are reminding me of MP's "yellow star" motif.


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#12 | Back to Top02-22-2013 09:48:26 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

I feel weird that I've got to a point where I see that swag and don't think "I can buy those!" but "I can buy those for X and Y, and XY; they'll love it!" Where'd my greed go?

I want those tea cups bad, though, so I haven't lost it completely.


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#13 | Back to Top02-22-2013 01:42:19 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Very interesting, but badly in need of better pictures of the goods - such as actual photographs of the ring, not just concepts. Given the fundamentally overpriced nature of Japan's anime merchandise, I'd sure like to see how it stands up quality-wise to the Nozomi ring, which I personally am thoroughly satisfied with (so satisfied I bought five more at $10 from the company, which was apparently not supposed to be allowed, so I got very lucky!)

The teacup is also definitely something I'd love to have as a tea fanatic, but it's probably tiny (again, really no way to tell from the one miniscule picture) and I brew tea by the pint, so...

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#14 | Back to Top02-22-2013 07:21:18 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Aelanie wrote:

Very interesting, but badly in need of better pictures of the goods - such as actual photographs of the ring, not just concepts. Given the fundamentally overpriced nature of Japan's anime merchandise, I'd sure like to see how it stands up quality-wise to the Nozomi ring, which I personally am thoroughly satisfied with (so satisfied I bought five more at $10 from the company, which was apparently not supposed to be allowed, so I got very lucky!)

The teacup is also definitely something I'd love to have as a tea fanatic, but it's probably tiny (again, really no way to tell from the one miniscule picture) and I brew tea by the pint, so...

I have to ask, how did you do that? I still have the one from RightStuf but I worry mine will get scratched up. Having extras would be nice..

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#15 | Back to Top02-22-2013 08:03:37 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Wow, most of this stuff is pretty cheap, considering how expensive anime merch usually is. That music box is the most interesting one, to me.

Rosesareawesome101 wrote:

Most of her colour artwork is the definition of realism without dwelling into the uncanny valley; her style of shading help too, she puts a lot of effort into her artwork, now if only the TV-series can have the detail of her colored artwork instead of it generic animation & coloring style due to the show's low budget.

I will disagree until the end of time with you on that. Ikuhara had Shinya Hasegawa work over and over again on the artstyle in the planning stages, he wanted it to be an artstyle that could be both unique and true to Saito's style. It is the exact opposite of "generic." Plus, not even Disney has the money to have something fully animated in soft-shading like you see in manga artwork.

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#16 | Back to Top02-22-2013 09:55:55 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Yasha wrote:

Celga is still around, and I've used them before. They were really good.

If you guys really want, you could contact them and see if they would be willing to get these things for you.

Kind of unrelated, but this makes me wish we had some contact with the japanese fandom, if it's even there anymore. It must be if they're still churning out goods and having art displays.

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#17 | Back to Top02-23-2013 05:31:44 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

SheikFanel wrote:

Aelanie wrote:

Very interesting, but badly in need of better pictures of the goods - such as actual photographs of the ring, not just concepts. Given the fundamentally overpriced nature of Japan's anime merchandise, I'd sure like to see how it stands up quality-wise to the Nozomi ring, which I personally am thoroughly satisfied with (so satisfied I bought five more at $10 from the company, which was apparently not supposed to be allowed, so I got very lucky!)

The teacup is also definitely something I'd love to have as a tea fanatic, but it's probably tiny (again, really no way to tell from the one miniscule picture) and I brew tea by the pint, so...

I have to ask, how did you do that? I still have the one from RightStuf but I worry mine will get scratched up. Having extras would be nice..

You can read all about it in this thread: http://forums.ohtori.nu/viewtopic.php?id=2913

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#18 | Back to Top02-23-2013 09:32:28 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

So, we have what, three, maybe four people that want stuff? Eventually I'll make an announcement or something about this, once I figure out the best way to do this.

So far, what I have found out is that shipping from Canada won't save anyone any money, not even me. So that's out. Once I have the facts I will make a plan or a couple plan variations, figure out shipping costs and such.


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#19 | Back to Top04-20-2013 06:03:25 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Good news, everyone! The tea cups have appeared on eBay!

Bad news, everybody! They're priced at US$70!

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#20 | Back to Top04-20-2013 08:07:46 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Those tea cups would well with my black teapot. Do want. etc-loveetc-loveetc-loveetc-loveetc-loveetc-love


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#21 | Back to Top04-21-2013 02:27:08 AM

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Re: New Utena stuff

I've looked on JP auctions; they're all selling in the vicinity of $20 or under. I understand a mark up, hell, I understand highway robbery. But a $50 mark up? The fuck? For the price of a single cup I could get three or four of from JP. If I had the money I'd seriously be looking at a carriage service right now.

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#22 | Back to Top04-29-2013 11:22:53 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

It's times like this that I'm so happy to have friends residing in Japan.  I just ordered the teacup, book, phone charm, and music box.  And I'll be moving to Japan myself in July, where I'll have some awesome merch waiting for me.  C'mon, Movic, make more of this stuff!

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#23 | Back to Top05-01-2013 02:59:38 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Late to the party on this one, but it looks like CDJapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp) has some of this merch available now & for pre-order.  It looks like they will ship just about anywhere.

Here is the signet:  http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.htm … EODAI-3539

Doesn't look like they have the teacup, but they do have the Blu-ray Discs & some cool t-shirts up for sale.

Also, I was able to snag one of the teacups for about $35 USD via a deputy with commission on Yahoo! Japan.  I think even with shipping, it will be cheaper than $70 a piece off Ebay.

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#24 | Back to Top05-01-2013 04:57:19 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

I ended up buying some shirts. I have so much Mawaru Penguindrum merchandise and I've always felt bad that I didn't own more Utena stuff.  So now is my chance. Thanks for posting the link. emot-biggrin


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#25 | Back to Top05-13-2013 02:04:42 PM

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Re: New Utena stuff

Omigosh!!! I want them so bad!! Everything!

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