#Charms for Animazement :)

[jollyscribbles]

Saiki (❁´▽`❁)

[figofswords]

dungeon meshi charm! I’ll be selling this at animazement in may and theoretically once I’ve got some other designs cooking I might open up an online store so stay tuned I suppose

[swagyatta]

been very busy but wanted to post a WIP, doin a set of zodiac themed wooper charms! hoping to have them for animazement~

[ibblescribbles]

Hi! Saw (one of?) you at Animazement (I was the BOTW Zelda who got a Sara Chidouin charm, idk if that helps lol).

Not really expecting an answer or anything just figured I’d say hi/that your art is really cool! Am not an artist myself so idk what to say about someone’s art beyond “is good” and variations on that but yeah.

Excited to follow you on tumblr now and see what you post :)

Awee thank you so much for stopping by!! My sister was running the booth at Animazement for us, so you probably saw her hehe (happy you know there's two of us, most people dont realize but my sister runs a LOT of the shop stuff nowadays and i couldnt do it without her!!!!!) thank you so much, im really happy you enjoy our art :3 i'm not the most active on tumblr so i check my asks infrequently, but i am committed to posting any finished art whenever i post on my other social media as well!!

[paigyloli]

2022 is coming to an end, and I would like to take this moment to reflect on the goals I set for myself and to thank all of you! What Studio Paigy did this year: -► Attend seven convention events; Anime Detour (MN), AX (CA), Animazement (NC), AKON (TX), SacAnime ~ Summer (CA), Anime Fusion (MN), and TwinCitiesCon (MN)! ~ Plus bonus, FujoCon, an online BL con. -► Doll PO and fulfillment; Yona/Hak, Tokyo Revenger Babies, POTN (batch 2), MoShang, SasoDei, Hualian dolls, and Ichigo Levi -► Collab projects with; Tomodachi Stickers (TR), Jazzy and Rin (Hualian), and Yura (Yona of the Dawn) -► New merch; Doll designs as keychain charms, and did more BL merch -► Hosted two giveaways, MoShang and TR, Baji/Chifuyu Like we accomplished so much this year! I met many of you in person, made new friends, and rekindled some old relationships and memories! I look forward to expanding my skills and working on new projects and my commitments to my chibi merch and YOU!! You are a big part of my journey, and I appreciate everything! Your participation in interest checks, comments, suggestions, feedback, and compliments makes me so happy and motivates me to strive to do more for you and be my 100% best! Thank you again for sticking around to feed me your energy, ideas, and can-do attitude. I'll do my best for 2023 and can't wait to show up for you. Have a wonderful and Happy New Year! ~Paigy - #tendou #tendousatori #haikyuu #newyears #tendo #tendoudoll #cottondoll #doll https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1jOPUOHR0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cath-biscuits]

Who will you choose? 

I realize that I didn’t post this full design aside from in the shop previews!

You can pre order this charm  : ~HERE~

[art-by-chasing-blue]

THEY'RE FINALLY HERE!! All 22 Twisted Wonderland starshard bottle charms in their glory. I'm so ridiculously excited!! I'll have them at Animazement in Raleigh this weekend, Table D07 in the Artist Alley.

After that... eventually I swear I'll set up an Etsy or Shopify or something!! I've just been focusing on designing new merch and putting out content but I swear I'll get it done

[justasuta]

hey y’all we’re open!

We’re at J09 at Animazement !!! stop by for prints, charms and stickers and notebooks and pokémon and ponies and ahhh???

[csmeaner]

warning on bkomei

Bkomei is a big name in the dainty community, having designed baggie and shay, and even doing the first MYO guide. We came across their NSFW account keiokinks, in which they openly ship the bnha characters and draw NSFW content of them. They’ve even retweeted fanfiction explicitly tagged “underage sex”. I’m going to copy and paste the information I sent to dramadainties.

Here’s proof that the Keiokinks account is Bkomei: https://web.archive.org/web/20220222131218/https://twitter.com/keiokinks (the account has been archived, so sensitive images aren’t shown but there is explicit content and talk of on here so I’d mark it as 18+ in case) Here’s Bkomei’s twitter, with their carrd in their link: https://twitter.com/bkomei?s=21&t=gxCIpcIegloaoCb4mp57MA If you go to the carrd and go to their instagram, https://instagram.com/bkomei?igshid=NWRhNmQxMjQ= it asks specifically to call them BK or Mei. BK is the name for the nsfw account, as well as info such as bi/nb, which they identify as for further proof. Bkomei has even retweeted fanfics that explicitly state “underage sex” in the CW tags, if you look at the web archive it’ll show but I’ve attached a screenshot as proof just in case: https://imgur.com/4C11iXM If this was not evidence enough that it IS them, they mentioned going to a con both on Bkomei and Keiokinks. Bkomei con post: https://twitter.com/bkomei/status/1530227667429167109?s=21&t=gxCIpcIegloaoCb4mp57MA Keiokinks con post: https://twitter.com/keiokinks/status/1531154146048593920?s=21&t=gxCIpcIegloaoCb4mp57MA The con specifically was Animazement, which occurred around the same time both of these were posted.

For those who have doubts that Bkomei is keiokinks, please look at this tweet: https://twitter.com/bkomei/status/1530227667429167109?s=21&t=1B-vfHUNQkETEQTYcQjQdw And then look at this tweet on the keiokinks account: https://twitter.com/keiokinks/status/1529925588701650946?s=21&t=1B-vfHUNQkETEQTYcQjQdw if you zoom in on Bkomei’s tweet, on the corkboard its very clearly the same charms keiokinks posted. Sama also follows this account, which is a little suspicious to me. https://imgur.com/HFbw2O3 Pru doesn’t follow this account so I’d like to give her the benefit of the doubt and assume she’s unaware. If the charms are not enough, they post about their oc pairing, Danger on the keiokinks account as well. https://imgur.com/OpQIpYi (Image has been completely censored as it is not relevant, just the ship name) They have a folder on Deviantart dedicated to this pairing, as seen here: https://www.deviantart.com/bkomei/gallery/68975961/dangerous-ship Hope this cements it for you all.

I’m sending this purely because nothing has come of it despite BKDK on toyhouse being banned for the same thing. Being popular and friends with the mods does not give Bkomei the excuse to do the same thing. Thanks.

[happyscharms]

 We will be in the artist alley at Animazment this weekend!, May 26th-28th at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. ✿ We will have all of our flower petal key chain sets available!

Come find us and check all the new merch out at table D-12.

We hope to see some of you there!

-HappyCharms

[raleighliving]

Pros and Cons of College Life in Raleigh

Last time I wrote about colleges in Raleigh generally and how it’s not like other college towns. This time, I’m gonna be speaking a bit more about the pros and cons so it should be a little more specific.

Before that, however, I wanna make this clear: Raleigh is not somewhere you should move to for college unless the school you’ve applied to is your dream school.  

In terms of academics, there are better choices than NC State or WPU. If you wanna study biology or medicine, schools like UNC-W or Duke would probably be a better fit for instance. If you live in Raleigh, don’t pick a school just because it’s close; if you live in another part of the states and you want to attend an east coast school there are options all along the east coast that you should consider.  

Raleigh is a great place to live and work, and there are plenty of friendly people here; but a degree from the right university can make or break your career (depending on the field and other aspects of course).

As a person suffering from anxiety, the question “Do you want the good news or bad news first” has always been a terrible one for me. Up until I hear the bad news, it could be literally anything regardless of what the person asking was doing or how much of the task they were on I’m familiar with.

Similarly, living in Raleigh (or really anywhere for that matter) is going to present a lot of subjective pros and cons. Please keep in mind this is gonna be super subjective, but I hope you enjoy reading this even if we disagree.

But you didn’t come here to read three paragraphs of disclaimer. So lets start by listing the good stuff.  

Raleigh is a city full of vibrant color, culture, and cool shit. You can find cool things almost anywhere you look, regardless of where you are in Raleigh. I mean, all of the pictures (including those in this article) I use for this blog I’ve taken in Raleigh or nearby it. As a result, the first pro has got to be the beltline highway system.  

The beltline is a highway system composed of I-440, I-40, and parts of I-540 that encapsulates all of Raleigh. It connects north and south Raleigh while having downtown in the center, letting travelers easily reach nearly any part of Raleigh. 

I’ve lived on the border of Durham, Cary, and Rolesville at different points in my life. I’ve had to make trips to Garner and Apex for various reasons. At no point in my 20+ year stay have I ever had to make a city trip that lasted longer than a half-hour (one way). It makes working in Raleigh especially easy, since the abundance of highway access points and the convenience of the loop design means I’m never too far from that loop. 

It even helps with adjusting to your new environment if you move here (for school or other reasons) since if you’re ever lost, the highways can act as a point to re-orient yourself by. I know I’ve had to do it plenty of times in the past, and it can really save you from looking like an idiot if you excuse your lost-ness by just saying “Oh yeah mate, I was just tryna get on the highway. Saves so much time.”

Does this mean Raleigh has the best transportation network of any city? Hell no. Does this mean that Raleigh has the best highway system? Not even close. But it’s still super nice, especially for students. You’ll run into the problems any urban place has like rush hour or crash delays, but this is mitigated by the fact you’ll be using it for our second pro: Everything happens in Raleigh. 

Well, not EVERYTHING everything but as I’ve ranted about before; there’s plenty to do and see in the city of Raleigh (even if you’re a student). 

For instance, according to raleighnc.gov, Raleigh is home to over 200 public parks. Not a fan of parks? Into more electronic entertainment? Then visit our very own “Arcade of Thrones” downtown and get your game on with your fellow nerds

Boring stuff like restaurants and night clubs aside, Raleigh is home to literally thousands of businesses and social clubs for you to partake in. Farmers markets, gun and knife shows, fishin’ holes and public church barbecues are available for that classic southern charm; but don’t forget to make use of our barcades, art festivals, concerts, comedy clubs and sport centers. 

The only reason why I’m not going into more detail about examples like First Friday, the downtown cultural festivals, PNC arena or other more specific events is because I want to write about them in-depth in the future.  

Of course, students having things to do and places to go is only part of the college experience. If you’re gonna come to Raleigh for college, the best pro I could possibly mention is the support network.  

Not to say that we’re exactly all one big happy family here, but in Raleigh you get that nice blend of metropolitan city life with your rural state. Orgs like the LGBT Center, Goodwill, Raleigh Missions, and more support locals in need constantly and provide for the many different groups around here.

Libraries and civic centers share the same city as mosques and churches which neighbor women's shelters and LGBT+ advocacy groups. If you’re a republican or democrat, that’s fine but be prepared to meet the other members of the political spectrum since groups like the Democratic-Socialists of America (DSA) are active downtown as well.

If you need help or want to help others, there’s a 98% chance that you’ll find someone or something out there that meets your needs. Join a community through Facebook or Nextdoor and you’ll see every diaper drive, garage sale, and community recommendation pop up whenever one is needed.

Of course, this brings us to our first con. Raleigh may be home to some of the nicest people I’ve ever met but it doesn’t mean you won’t run into some problem people sooner or later.  

There’s of course the typical collegiate douchebags, the upper-middle class young scions of no import who fumble through life with no regard for others because mommy and daddy will perpetually care for them, but being a red state you’ll also run into the more colorful republicans.

Every year there’s an anime convention called “Animazement” downtown and every year there’s a small herd of fundamentalist Christians warning all the otaku who’ll listen that they’re going to hell. Drive around town long enough and you’ll find a few different businesses that have made their opinions on things like masks and social distancing clear, not to mention there’s no shortage of QAnoners and alt-right sympathists. 

Of course, you shouldn’t let others dictate the quality of your life or the area you live in but you should be aware that these people exist. Raleigh is more liberal than other parts of North Carolina for sure but it’s not the leftist paradise those other parts would say it is.

Other than the coinflip that is neighbors, Raleigh is kind of a pricy place to live. The cost of living is on average higher than other cities in the US, cheaper still than New York of Californian cities, but pricey nonetheless.

Rent in Raleigh for a one bedroom apartment is on average $975 according to bestplaces.net and can go as high as $1200 depending on the complex and location. 

That, with a federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, means you’ll need 

>Multiple jobs >Multiple roommates >A good paying job

or any combination of the two to be able to afford rent, utilities, and food beyond cup ramen. There’s housing programs like Section 8 and military housing initiatives to help, but for students you’re looking at some pretty steep housing costs for anywhere that’s not student dorms. 

You can get a good job that pays decent, of course, nothing’s impossible. However, finding one that won’t require roommates would demand full time hours (which might be difficult to make on student scheduling) or a degree (which you’re probably at college to get). Most living spaces require you make at least 3x the advertised rent to even be considered as well, which may limit students to seedier student living complexes like University Village or The Proper (Formerly Vie, formerly wolf creek).

Finally, if you move to Raleigh for college be prepared to drive. A lot.

As I mentioned earlier, the beltline is a god send for students and people looking to explore; but it’s also practically mandatory for moving around Raleigh. Public transit in Raleigh isn’t non-existent but it’s pretty damn close.  

Live between 10-15 minutes from your desired destination? Taking the bus is gonna be anywhere from half an hour to a full hour, and that’s if you even live near a bus route. If you’re like myself and habitually on the edge of Raleigh, be prepared to drive for a bit before you even see a GoRaleigh bus let alone a stop. 

The buses do at least run pretty late (Closing normally around 11PM), but the lack of public transit lines and bike-able roads means that you’ll be adding to the urban congestion more likely than not.

Okay with driving? Hope you’re okay with paying another arm and a leg, because at most schools down here tuition doesn’t cover your parking pass. 

NC State prices range from $105 to over $400 depending on your credit hours and where you’re staying at. Other schools like William Peace only charge a flat $130 for their parking decal, but most of the schools require you throw them an extra Apple Pencil or two for the privilege of being able to park your own vehicle close to the actual campus.

There are workarounds, like parking off-campus nearby, but those carry risks and penalties that can add up over time. The audacity these schools have to take thousands in tuition and then demand that you pay and additional fee to just use the parking lot.

Hopefully, though, regardless of my thoughts if you live in Raleigh or North Carolina in general and you’re considering attending one of the fine establishments here; I’ve provided you some food for thought. 

College can be a scary experience for many, and the area around it can really make or break your experiences. We don’t have the biggest party schools or the most glamorous cityscape; but if I had to go through the collegiate system again I honestly couldn’t imagine doing it anywhere else.

Next time I’ll be talking about some alternatives to College though, so stay tuned for that.  

Special shout out to the DSA of Raleigh as well. They didn’t help write any of this or communicate with me during the production of this article, but they’ve been doing some amazing work downtown with the homeless during the pandemic.  They are some of the most amazingly hard working individuals who care immensely for the community and you can check them out on dsanc.org.

[jollyscribbles]

The kids pestering Shadow is my favorite thing.

[joyfulpocketninja]

It’s so hard to take a nice picture of my itabag when it’s so reflective. Just got @kittykichi Spirit of Tutu pin and it’s beautiful! I’m excited to re-arrange my bag and add it to my collection.

Also shoutout to @ninapedia for the new Tutu and Kraehe, Hannah on IG for the ahoge pins, and @swandrawn for the pendant charm with the cute duck attached. Got them all at Animazement 2019!

[kawaiiboushi]

so my suitcase with all the stuff i just bought at animazement and both costumes i brought is somewhere in airport limbo with a claim number that says it hasn’t been located yet so that’s fun

otherwise con was a good time! hung out with good friends and bought some more prompto charms which are in my suitcase that will hopefully be found and sent to me soon :))))))))))))

anyways gonna finally meet my internet waifu this week too [kissing emoji x1000] which will be a great finale to a wild couple weeks of travel

[glitzbot]

I was at animazing con today in savannah, and i love the momojirou charm i bought. Its awesome! Thank you so much. All the merch i got from there was totally worth the drive from charleston, and if i see you at any other cons in the future ill be sure to stop by!

oh my goshhhhhh wow thank you so much!!! ♡♡♡♡ hearing this just lights up my heart and I'm so happy to know you love the charm!!!

Please do stop by if you ever find me at a con again! :D Right now I only have ACEN upcoming, but hopefully I will be accepted into others! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

[avidbeader]

Raleigh Supercon Day 1

Short version: I accomplished my goal of meeting Josh Keaton and Kimberly Brooks and getting their autographs. I did my first round of Artists’ Alley, made a friend, and made my first (of several, probably) fanart purchase there. Then I hooked up with several other Voltron folks and we hit a panel and ate and toured part of the dealers’ room. Going back tomorrow for more fun.

Pictures below because many and big:

I chose Kimberly’s line first because it was short, because she hadn’t arrived yet - bless her, she got stuck in an elevator on her way out of the hotel. (What is it with Voltron cast/crew and elevators?) She was utterly charming, wanted to know the artist of the fanart I asked her to sign, and I am so glad I was able to meet her. I brought two of the “playing card” pieces by @amegafuru for signatures:

By the time Kimberly arrived and I made my way through, the line for Josh Keaton had gotten manageable - there were a LOT of people there at the start.

He was also wonderful to talk to, being incredibly kind to everyone going through. Bless him, he tweeted about how his hotel was renovating and when he tried to grab a nap after his red-eye flight in, it was too noisy for him to rest. Hopefully he gets the chance to recharge tonight.

I asked him to sign the Shiro card and my little ita bag:

With that mission accomplished, I had a little time before the first panel I wanted to attend and went through Artists’ Alley. My habit is to go through once, not buying anything but grabbing business cards and/or info where I see things I’m interested in so I can go back later or the next day. I got to talk a bit with one artist who has some Voltron art - I may be commissioning her for some Sheith post-con - and she was super nice (Instagram is substantial_pancake). And I found the artist that I had bought art from during Animazement 2017 and got some new stuff from her:

Her store is here and her Twitter is babyduckenema.

All in all, one of my best fandom days ever and I’m looking forward to Sunday’s panel with Josh & Kimberly!