cherry_crimson

 Announcements:
Hey guys--I livez!!! Well, many of you know that anyway. Because it's school, I'm doing a lot more finding-ness and a lot less stocking, but...I'll have some new things up about once a month. So if you see something you want out there in the world, don't hesitate!
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Details about my finding services (cuz there's that one thing you saw once and kind of want)...if you click!!!!

Hetalia special edition file folder is HERE!

I've started a new page for doujinshi that are $25 and under! (Because this post was waaaay too long)...YAY CLICKY ME

There are still a lot of trading cards left HERE!!!!!!!!!!

My paypal address and various business-y stuff can be found using the links menu to the right of this page. Please make sure you're familiar with my policies before buying!

About the inside pix: I HATE opening the djs up all the way, so I usually just photograph them holding them open slightly. Yes, I'm paranoid, but that's why there are shadows on the inside pictures. And that's why I will never, ever scan a doujin (unless I have 60 copies of it). So, in reality there are no shadows...

HETALIA Doujin List:
Hoshitamago Doujinshi:


Title: Fine Again
Circle: hoshitamago ( ほしたまご)
Artist: hoshi
Size: B5
Pages: 102
Pairing: US x UK
Explicit: Marked as R-18, explicit sex scene in 'Waratte Kedamono' but all the other stories have light yaoi and fluff.
Price: $90: free shipping anywhere in the world
Hoshitamago anthology includes:
Don't Think That It's Ordinary LOVE
Furikaeba Ame no Furu
Waratte Kedamono
England's Observation Diary (Ingirisu Kansatsu Nikki)

If you're a hoshi fan, then you probably know about the existence of this book. It is really lovely and full of five stories (the short titular Fine Again and four reprints). These works harness Hoshitamago's amazing visual power and storytelling. Moreover, Waratte Kedamono has a rare (for hoshi) sex scene which is very rewarding. Moreover, the doujinshi in the collection are all older and hard to find. Let's hope hoshitamago puts out another anthology of their work at the end of 2009!
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Title: Twinkle, Twinkle Star
Circle: AMAOh!
Artist: Ryukitei
Size: B5
Pages: 32
Pairing: USxUK
Explicit: No, but there is definite bl and sex. There's just light nudity. (It's hard to explain, but you'll see).
Price: $35 + $3 s&h

This doujin has a beautiful cover and a great theme. Everyone is in character (Francis teases Arthur, much to his embarrassment, Alfred eats hamburgers in bed as his post-coital snack...yes I went there...) but it manages to be both cute and hot. Although quite coquettish in its refusal to depict Arthur and Alfred as more than shirtless, there's no denying what goes on inside this substantial doujin. Did I mention that this circle's ability to draw Arthur convincingly in every position and emotion possible is pretty much unrivaled?

Title: The Far Side of the "Goodbye"
Circle: Tomoe Manufacture
Artist: Tomoe
Size: B5
Pages: 68 (no, that's not a typo!)
Pairing: France x UK
Explicit: It's marked R-18, but it's more exciting than explicit...
Price: $35, $3 s&h
I love Tomoe Manufacture because they concentrate on more than one pairing, and they are absolutely fantastic at everything they draw. Seriously, fantastic. (I've been eyeing their Greece x Japan doujins for awhile now). Anyway, this offering has a gorgeous cover with France and England in excruciating detail and beautiful color. The back is them in a similar pose, but it's definitely slightly different. And then, it just gets better. This anthology length offering is divided into four chapters, which sum to a great story arc complete with two pure BL scenes (one near the beginning, one at the end). These scenes are definitely hearty and HOT (the second one is longer than the first) without being crude: ie, no black strips anywhere :-). Tomoe Manufacture is masterful at drawing characters in great detail, but the circle's grasp on perscpetive and backgrounds is what makes the art in their books so complete. If you're a fan of their work, or you like FrUK, you should pick this up. Every page is full, every panel is well thought out, and every aspect of this doujin is a pleasure to any Hetalia fan.



Title: Lieder Ohne Worte
Circle: Cocca
Artist: Kokka
Size: B5
Pages: 28
Pairing: Roderich main, but with Germany, France, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Explicit: There's hints of BL...mostly in the France part...see below for details
Price: $35 + $3 s&h
This beautiful doujin, with its enticing picture of Roderich on the cover and the gorgeous title on the back, is divided--as I believe is its eponymous musical work--into parts. However, each part, like said work, does not really tell a story so much as it...exists...a testament to the high artistic thinking skills of this circle. (And their genius in drawing Roderich.) Each part seems to capture a different feeling, however, as the first part focuses on Austria's turbulent relationship with Switzerland, with Liechtenstein looking curiously on, and the second involves Austria's beloved piano and an intrusion from a pervy France, and the third is Austria yelling at Germany but subsequently softening just enough to give us a tender moment. It is definitely about three different strains of emotion in Austria and how he acts or feels about three people with whom he shares a past.

Of course, the art is very, very good, up to the usual standard. Capturing Austria with manifold emotions is a task I would trust only to cocca, and the hints of romance are just enticing enough to keep one interested, though the story is a serious story. Pick it up; you won't regret it!

Please take a moment to read the short faq if you haven't already.

Bleach Doujinshi:




Title: Momo Hana Mizu
Circle: 薄荷屋
Artist: Togumi Kuta
Size: B5
Pages: 24
Pairing: Momo-centric, appearances from Hitsugaya, Rangiku, Gin and Aizen
Explicit: no
Price: $20 + $3 s&h
This gorgeous Hinamori-centric doujinshi begins with some beautiful full color pages (5 I believe) and contains a cute story about Momo in three parts: Momo and Hitsugaya growing up, Momo as an academy student, and the 5th and 10th squad at the beach.




Title: Ishida Set
Circle: mekyaku mayim
Artist: matsumoto-ken
Size: B5
Pages: 16
Pairing: Uryuu and Ryuken, Ichigo and Isshin centric
Explicit: No, it's a gag doujin
Price: $10 + $3 s&h
This gag doujin focuses on the Kurosakis and the Ishidas and has a very nice picture of Ishida and his father on the cover. The Kurosakis show off their talent to annoy...there are a couple slashy moments, but nothing that isn't also supposed to be mildly funny.

It occurred to me today that I had specified a rate for using my accounts when you have an item url/auction number/website etc on hand, but not one for me finding things for you. Like that one doujin you missed and really, really need or something like that.

I am absolutely hesitant to set a price on this, considering that the looking part is not difficult (it mostly involves stuff I do anyway). It's the obtaining part that's a bitch, and the back history researching to make sure an item exists, and searching store websites and auctions until your eyes bleed...

But basically, I'm not going to cheat you. I'm going to charge you relative to the effort it takes me to get the item...which is to say, the less you know about it and where to find it, and the longer it takes me to look into it (especially the initial research and getting acquainted part) the more it'll cost.

On the other hand, if it's one doujin that you're looking for, that might cost you more as well since it may not come up on the market right away and is a lot more specific than requesting a specific pairing/circle/etc. We'll set a mutual time limit for looking and go from there.

And trust me, I speak English, so...dealing with me is a lot less hassle than trying to explain what you want to someone on the other end, especially since charging a set commission isn't always fair, both to the buyer AND the seller.
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Message me or comment anywhere if you're interested and we'll talk specifics. Including possible pricing, spending limits (cuz I'm not going to bankrupt you) and stuff of that nature.
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Example:
You want a...oh, for the heck of it...doujinshi with Itacest (the other kind of brudercest xD). It has to be longer than twenty pages and contain no novels. You may have seen one once or twice, but...you're not sure if you were hallucinating. You ask me to look for  about three months.

What do I do? I search auctfan archives, Hetalia comm archives, the dj database, available doujinshi on all sites I know of, anything under the sun. This process takes anywhere from one hour to like, a long long time. I may message you 50,000 times with questions. I may also message you with tentatives for your approval (which adds a lot to the process).

I buy something and I PAY FOR IT. That's pretty important, considering I'm not made of money. At that point, you are absolutely committed to buy, no refunds, no takebacks. Because that's just mean and what if I don't share your Itacest enthusiasm...

I send you notification, along with a breakdown of how much it cost me. We work out payment details, shipping to you details, and all that fun stuff. You receive.

Title: My Dear
Circle: Wawa
The picture of Alfred and Arthur (for once, both on the same side of the cover ;p) is absolutely gorgeous and a sign of this circle's maturity. The back cover is really cute although definitely sparse...the artist utilized that space uniquely. I think Alfred and Arthur look really good with their hands entwined. Did I mention that they look good?

Cut to the inside, where there is a flashback to when Alfred was young, and a fluffy story with lots of kissing, touching, and general US UKness. Although the manga is short due to the inclusion of a novel, it is definitely worth buying this item. Plus, if you can read Japanese/attempt to do so, the novel is just a bonus! PS..I would buy this item...just for the insert omake that is demurely folded between its covers...but shh I'm not gonna tell you what it is


Title: Replica
Circle: Wawa
Alfred is smiling like mad as he brandishes his American flag for a PATRIOT ATTACK! Erm, yeah. No throwing axes though :D. This full, beautifully detailed and nice looking doujin is the first offering from C + K (apparently C was lonely.) Yes, that means there is a novel, but again, with thirty pages of manga and manga-related stuff, it's hard to fault this doujin for not offering enough. The novel is sort of like a tacked-on bonus. Plus, the story introduces a lot of confusion into the lives of our favorite yaoi heroes and offers us a glance at a world meeting (though perhaps we would have been better off without such). I think the artist's style has really matured and it shows in the nicely balanced, intricately detailed pictures that adorn each page in a pleasing format. You can't lose if you buy this item! (And remember, if you buy all four, I'll give you a discount...^^) 


Title: Memorabilia
Circle: BEP
Every frame of this beautiful doujin is shaded and drawn to perfection. The style is a bit cuter than canon, and there are some moe moments, but it really, really works well, especially in the context of the story. Arthur is very emotional and we actually see his softer side, while Alfred is definitely just as moved (he's just too American to cry). The cover art is beautiful; Alfred is on the back. Appearances from England and America's special friends, a sex scene, some fluff, and some talking about the past--you know, that one--make this story a full one.


Title: Chocolate War
Circle: suger mille feuille
Do you not see the shiny, exciting cover with Arthur all bound up in ribbons and holding a chocolate heart in his mouth? (By which I actually mean, do I even need to write a descrption or can I go off to other, less exciting things?)

Right. So, this doujin involves a) England baking b) Alfred annoying him c) chocolate d) slight BL e) an unknown artist (switching from Reborn doujinshi) who can draw Alfred's eyes fantastically (seriously, with or without glasses, she's amazing) and doesn't do a bad job or drawing Arthur either (see cover). Actually, she does a great job with everyone's eyes,. not just Alfred's, and consequently everyone looks fatabulous. Plus the story is slightly more like crack than your usual America x England (come. on. there's chocolate involved!)

*dies*

Title: Darf ich mit Ihnen sprechen?
Circle: Cocca
At first, this cover may look *really* random, and the title (May I speak with you?) is kind of off-putting, but actually, I think its creative presentation, and the lovely back cover that goes along with it, is really good. And Austria and Prussia, may I mention, look excellent as per usual?

If you haven't heard of cocca, I pity you. And though twenty pages might seem short at first glance, a beautifully illustrated conversation between Gilbo and Roddy quickly turns into a droolfest (no, they don't drool...the poor hapless person watching gets a nosebleed though). There is minimal intrusion from other characters, and the romance is really, really smoking hot. Can I not stress this any more? The characters are realistic, and the focus is on them--there's not a lot of background detailing, but that's cocca's style, and each frame is well-presented and placed. In short, there's nothing to hate about this doujin despite it being the "runt" of the litter (of cocca doujin I got in the mail today.)


Title: Edelweiss
Circle: Cocca
This doujin has a softer cover than the other two, both in terms of color/style and literally. Unlike many of cocca's doujinshi, Germany is actually on the back cover, looking up into the sky. Austria still looks *really good* though.

This story is about the absolutely tangled love/Chibitalia square of Germany, Italy, Austria and Hungary. No, really. Therefore, the story consists of a lot of super emotional confessions/things that aren't said and one flashback of Austria remembering poor little chibitalia (whom he STOMPED on...come on...) okay fine, it's sad. Austria feels like a jerk, Ludwig is pushy and...well, at least Hungary is comforting.

The Germany and Italy scene at the end is so cute, yet it's clear Germany is still thinking of Austria...I hearby nominate this doujin for some sort of Pathetique award--the range of emotions cocca captures with the characters' faces is awe-inspiring. If you're a fan of Hetalia, you should own this.


Title: English Angel
Circle: Hanahana
I was really intrigued by the cover of this doujin, which has Francis pulling lazily on Arthur's tie and Arthur letting him. The striking presentation of the title and the cover color scheme also pulled me in. Right on the first page, where most circles usually put a crap piece of paper, there is a red watercolor paper with the cover image done entirely in black ink, devoid of writing. It is really gorgeous. The inside is similarly detailed and magnificent, with an explicit scene coming almost right away and saving the cuteness for later. (But there is cuteness involved...definite cuteness. And hotness). The characters are drawn in a variety of poses, clothes, shirtlessness, and emotions. The story is about England and France NOW reminiscing about themselves back then--while they're in bed. Did I mention that part?


Title: Our Seven Years' War
Circle: Reproma
Although this doujin is short, I have never seen anything like it...and something occurs inside that is totally worth it...

The cover is shiny and gorgeous, with our five main characters all sporting different expressions. Austria looks really good and incredibly cranky, and this is a really funny doujin. I really recommend it, despite preferring romance/serious story doujins...especially if you like Prussia and Austria!!! (which I obv do.)


Title: Heizen sie Augen
Circle: Cocca
I absolutely love this cover, with roderich and Ludwig back to back and Roderich's discarded coat laying in the corner. The colors, too are very descriptive and reflect the 'heat' of the title--nontraditional colors for Roderich, since he's usually in his deep blue coat, but I love the red wash that covers him and Germany. As usual, this doujin has cocca's gorgeous, stark style and excellent character drawings. The story is absolutely mind-blowing (even without the pr0n). And you get to see young Germany and Austria...no, I'm not kidding. If you like Cocca, there's no question: you should buy this doujinshi.



Title: Don't Think that It's Ordinary LOVE
Circle: hoshitamago ( ほしたまご)
At this point, I'm reasonably sure that anyone could fill in one of my hoshitamago blurbs. This doujinshi is part of the 'Fine Again' anthology, making it extremely rare (and a good argument for buying that instead of this if you have the money). I'm rather fond of this one, though, because of Alfred's face on the cover, looking just the right mix of pensive and startled. And the story, after a meeting, focuses purely on Alfred and Arthur and gives them a lot of cute moments alone. If you already have some of the anthology reprints, you can fill out your collection with this--especially since in terms of extra material, the anthology isn't quite up to snuff with other anthologies I've seen.


Title: Principle of Naught
Circle: Libero
I'm just in love with this cover art, which features Alfred and Arthur drawn in a side pose surrounded by what is reminiscent of autumn leaves...the bold, shiny black lettering declares the title underneath Arthur's closed eyes pose. On the back cover, the red 'leaves' have a distinct rushing feeling, emphasized by the single hand that trails over to that side...

This doujinshi wastes no space with filler pages or anything like that (which don't count as pages in cherrycrimson land, btw) but instead devotes every page to the art. And that art...is good. Each page seems to be in motion, and there is a lot going on--and some other characters--but not too much. The story is mostly light in tone, but there are some darker moments, and a definite emotional undertone. It's definitely an unabashed add to your collection.



Title: Glitter
Circle: MDO
The subtle luminescence of this cover has Alfred, looking slightly surprised--and very cute--on the front, and he is clasping hands with Arthur, who populates the back cover and is being drawn towards him. The doujin itself contains some cute flashback scenes interspersed with a fluffly main story. It is slightly funny, but it's not a gag stand-in by any means. It is a really, extremely cute doujin with some great illustrations of Alfred and Arthur spending time together and having a heartfelt conversation under a starry sky.

This is a reasonably rare doujinshi and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it...it's really pretty and well-drawn. Happy looking!

So, I managed through my Meowthlike skills of freakish "I want stuffness" to obtain this special edition folder. You've perhaps seen it--it's the one with the Allies standing in a field. It is absolutely stunning and you should take it home with you. Like the other file folders, it's not sturdy--it's made of a floppy clear plastic--but you're not going to let that stop you, are you?

Unfortunately, it was hella expensive, so I'm going to have to charge $30 for it. But, if you buy it with a doujin, I'll throw in a free trading card (of your choice, from my available stock) to sweeten the deal. And if you don't buy it with a doujin xD, I'll sell you a trading card for $3 rather than the usual four.

Shipping will probably be around $2 domestic and $4 international, depending on what you buy it with. Happy looking!

Hey guys! I started a new post because the original sailing post was way too long. So here is the $25 and under page. Hopefully this will be populated with lots of items that you can buy!


Title: Walzer
Artist: Cocca
Circle: Cocca
Size: B5
Pages: 16
Pairing: Everyone and Austria. And by 'everyone', I mean, 'Prussia and Germany'
Explicit: Perfectly safe...uhh.... kinda.
Price: $25, $3 s/h
No bumblebee jokes. This Cocca cover, which I think is one of their best, features all three of them in rather tense postures. The story involves both Gilbert and Ludwig stalking Roderich--Ludwig in his typical nice way, Gilbert being terribly aggressive. I won't get into much more since I don't want to give anything away... o.0

As usual, Cocca's doujinshi are awesome and well-drawn, capturing emotion in the subtlest of lines. Although Walzer is part of their anthology that recently came out, I would definitely recommend owning a copy because a) it's cheaper and b) the cover is gorgeous. The back cover is just lovely: Gilbert's long coat extends into a swirling bunch of flowers.




Title: 主要国対墺会議 Roughly--Major Country Meeting in Budapest
Artist: Root SAKAKI
Circle: Crouka
Size: B5
Pages: 20
Pairing: Oh dear, must I name just one? This is a world meeting, after all. Hint: France is sketch.
Explicit: I'd give this an R-15. for graphic snail depiction. No, not kidding. xD
Price: $25, $3 s/h
*coughs* I had to include the back cover, that's how gorgeous it is. Anyway, I'm a bit confused as to what is going on in Crouka's beautifully frenetic doujin. Their artist is superb--most of the depictions are gorgeous and expressive--but, this doujin has that 'gag humor' type of feeling to it, as evidenced by the page previews with their hectic emotes and sharp,. blunt lines. Yet the contrast only makes the beauty of the artwork stand out more, I'd say...plus, despite the low page count, there's so much here that it makes up for that. Plus, have you SEEN the cover? Roderich, Francis, and Gilbert are all supremely drawn, and the others aren't too far behind them. Plus, if you're a secret Hungary fan, you'll be happy at her inclusion in the literal sausage fest that's going on.



Title: Come! The Germanic Peoples' Forest
Circle: Hope21
Size: B5
Pages: 24
Pairing: Germany x Italy, Prussia and Austria...
Explicit: Italy..sleeps naked. With strategic pillow. BUT, Germany and Italy sleeping together like that is canon so...it's nothing shocking. :-)
Price: $25 + $3 s&h
I've never heard of this circle, nor could I find anything on their website besides the fact that this is their third doujin (the font is all crazy and messed up). BUT, I can tell you that the cover is absolutely stunning (and very oddly textured, almost like a plastic tablecloth lol) and I don't even really like Germany. *shot*. But on the strength of the cover, I bought this doujin, and let me tell you that I was incredibly tempted to keep it. THEIR ARTWORK IS FIVE METERS AWESOME. Despite Himaruya's assertation that Austria is plain! without his glasses, let me just say that both Roderich and Gilbo are absolutely droolworthy in this doujin. Not because they're doing anything slashy, but because they are so realistically and beautifully drawn...

There is a great full page at the end with a full shot of the forest. The story has two parts--one with Germany, Italy and Austria, and another with Austria and Prussia OMG THE HOTNESS IT HURTS. So, if you like them at all, and the cocca doujinshi I have up are too expensive, you should go with this. Seriously. You won't regret it.




Title: Rigoletto
Circle: Ba!
Artist: P*G + O
Size: B5
Pages: 40
Pairing: Some BL, the charaters are (on the front cover) Germany, Austria and Prussia
Explicit: No, but see above...
Price: $25 + $3 s&h
This nice doujin is in a sparse, cute style. Most of the pages have four horizontal panels and the characters are inked in gray rather than black, almost as though someone drew it with a soft lead pencil. They are also drawn in a semi-chibi style--somewhere between their chibi and their realistic selves. However, this is actually the attraction of the doujin--the cover picture looks very nice, and the inside has a cute and funny story about the daily life of our three heroes. If you like the characters, you should take a chance on this full, 40 page offering. Especially considering the rarity of Germany, Austria and Prussia doujins...



Title: Te no Saki no Hikari
Circle: Saisai Strings
Artist: Akise China
Size: B5
Pages: 26
Pairing: USxUK
Explicit: No, but definite and very cute BL
Price: $18 + $3 s&h
Alfred looks very...businesslike and to the point on the cover of this doujin. And he is definitely both of thsoe things inside...at a meeting, suit!Alfred and Arthur share a clandestine moment. The art is of very good quality. Francis makes a small appearance.


Title: Mitsuyubi
Circle: Saisai Strings
Artist: Akise China
Size: B5
Pages: 14
Pairing: USxUK
Explicit: Not quite, but there is shirtlessness (hotness) and implied smex going on.
Price: $20 + $3 s&h
A cute discussion between Alfred and Arthur leads to...not a discussion. The cover gains a new significance after seeing the inside...Arthur remains very attractively embarrassed throughout, whereas Alfred is cheery, and, for the most part, unashamed. (He loses his glasses somewhere too.) This is a great US x UK doujin because of the significant interaction between the two (without the appearance of anyone else). And because, unlike many, many other doujins, their interaction doesn't turn into a comedy act.




Title: Sayonara Katate no Kimi (Goodbye My One Hand + The World)
Circle: Egaoya
Artist: Mitsubi Satsuki
Size: B5
Pages: 30
Pairing: USxUK, France x UK
Explicit: No
Price: $25 + $3 s&h
The rounded corners and stark picture of England on the cover should clue you into the aesthetically different pleasure of this Egaoya doujin. A conversation with Alfred draws England into flashback land to...you guessed it...shiny collar time. A story dealing with France ensues. Also the pairing England/America/France is written on the cover, I'd say this is Arthur main more than anything else...but relationships with France and America are definitely implied. France and England both look *incredibly good* (did you not see the above pic?)




Title: Ameiro Photograph
Circle: Saisai Strings
Artist: Akise China (秋瀬ちな)
Size: B5
Pages: 22
Pairing: USxUK
Explicit: Nope!
Price: $20, $3 s&h
The inside page of this dj promises you that "Britain is conquered!" Alfred and Arthur share some cute nostalgia while looking at (you guessed it) photographs. A discussion with France and Japan ensues. Alfred shows off his ability to annoy Arthur with his not-so-subtle gropingstouches.




Title: Go Out My Sweetheart
Circle: Cloud Land
Artist: Shin Akitsu (秋津慎)
Size: B5
Pages: 30
Pairing: USxUK
Explicit: Cute warning and kissing!! No smex though.
Price: $25 + $3 s&h
This doujin is all about Arthur and Alfred's unrequited feelings for each other. The cover has a picture with them both on it, drawn in a semi-realistic style, but the inside art is closer to canon, if canon did more lines and less shades. However, it has a good feel to it because the lines are crisp and clean, so the art isn't 'cluttered'. There are a lot of panels per page, and each one is well-drawn. There's a lot of talking in this story, but it's reasonably easy to follow along even if you don't know Japanese. France appears (does he appear in *every* USUK doujin?) to kick some sense into our two favorite yaoi heroes.

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Title: Liben nicht
Circle: Team After Six
Artist: M
Size: A5
Pages: 28
Pairing: Prussia x Austria
Explicit: Yes, but it's a novel.
Price: $22 + $3 s&h
This book is a copybook. And yes, that means it is extremely rare and delicate. It is also a *novel*--but I'm not going to lie, I bought it because of the shiny, pretty cover with Gilbo on the front. If you're trying to learn Japanese, what better way than to read all about the adventures of our two favorite Germanic countries (besides, you know, all the other ones)? I can also guarantee you that no one else will have this item, being that it's both a novel AND a copybook.


Title: Only for you, I give
Circle: Astrolabe
Size: A5
Pages: 80
Pairing: USxUK
Explicit: R-18
Price: $20, $4 s&h
This is a nice, long novel about America and England. It is explicit, but of course, not if you can't read Japanese. The presentation is nice and the cover is shiny, with a nice sheen even on the beautiful burgundy parts. I love Alfred biting his flower in almost a grimace while Arthur stares pensively at his. Take it home for cheap!

Post #2, cleared for comments. Post #1 can be found here, if you're on hold for something over there.

Hetalia sign!!!


Unlike the folders, it's actually sturdy *facepalm*. It's got basically the same pattern as the regular Hetalia folder, only it's smaller (a bit less than 8.5 x 11 inches). It would be a cute addition to any wall (or really, you could probably put it anywhere...)

$10, shipping and handling as per usual.

Trading cards are, as always, $4 each or $3/10. If you buy a doujin, shipping is free...otherwise, it's $1 domestic/Canada, $3 international (unfortunately letter post is standard)...up to five cards or so. More than that, and I'll probably have to bubble mail them...

Act now! These things go so #$%#$ fast...

Hello everyone! I'm trying out something new and silently auctioning off a set of Hetalia-themed eating utensils...a fork and a pair of chopsticks! They are *incredibly* rare and I paid a lot of money for them, so rather than pricing them, I decided to let you set the price!

How it works: leave a comment below stating the maximum price you're willing to pay for them! As soon as do you, I'll update the price in the price box:

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This auction will close in 3 days (from the time of the Hetalia comm post). The winner will receive a free gift!


Description: The fork has the Italian flag on the top and a small chibi Italy on it along with some writing; the chopsticks are the same except with the Japanese flag and Kiku. They are made of great condition and would go excellent with a cosplay (since at least 25% of Hetalia is about food :p) and with the 'Hetalia' pasta and sauce that came out along with these items. Even the cute picture is collectible. A must for any serious fan who wants to be the envy of, well, everyone.

*wishes they would have included a German potato-mashing fork*

Why?

Because I have 8500 of them.

You, on the other hand, might not have a) paypal and/or credit cards b) interest in dealing with proxies cuz it's a pain in the #$%# ass, c) the money to front an expensive deposit or d) the system that I have worked out, which *will* save you money, when deciding whom to use. (It's a really complicated system).

So if you see one item you want on yahoo Japan and that's it, the only item you want/can buy/can afford for the next 18 months, why bother with all the crap of putting it through?

For the low, low price of $3 + domestic s&h (or s&h to your country), I will proxy for you.

This is probably a great option if you're younger, don't have disposable cash, don't want to receive packages from Japan that make other people go o.0, don't want to bother with crap, don't have the contacts I have, and don't have the time/effort/patience to deal with the system. You tell me what you want, and, (about three weeks later) I will send it to you. There. That's simple.

My rates are cheap, and, contrary to what I may or may not have posted on lj, I have perfect grammar and spelling. I'm also conversant in many fields so I can tell you if you've gone wrong with most basic facts.

Although rates will obviously vary depending on how fast you need the paper, the level of complexity of your paper, the field, and the length, I'd say that the range would be between 1/page and 4/page. Surcharges for rushing might apply (and I'd definitely turn you down if there was no way I could get it done within the time). The rate also depends on the quality of your writing.

A writing sample of mine: (so boring, you know I couldn't possibly find it online...done for philosophy of mathematics).

            In the first part of ‘Selections From An Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy,’ Bertrand Russell makes the curious comment that Peano “represents the last perfection of the ‘arithmetization’ of mathematics” and that Frege took the first step in “logicizing” it. He then proceeds to discuss flaws in Peano’s system, but says nothing of what consequences Frege’s definition of numbers had for Peano’s axioms. Because Russell then launches his own treatment of Frege in the next section, it seems as though he has granted Frege an implicit success. But did Frege’s definition of number in fact modify Peano so that the theory dealt with Russell’s objections?

And another, from a class on Herodotus:

Of course, after these two accounts Croesus asks why Solon demeans his own happiness. Solon replies that all the gods are “envious” (phthoneron) and “disruptive” (tarachoden). He argues that because a man’s life expectancy is so long, one cannot accurately judge while one is alive the character of one’s life. His statement, “pan esti anthropoo sumphore”, will be emblematic of Croesus’ subsequent life. Sumphore can either mean chance or disaster, something which disrupts the flow of one’s life. Croesus is about to be subjected to a series of these. So although Croesus appears to be successful and well-off at the moment, he cannot say that Croesus is blessed until his life is over. Moreover, he makes the point that great wealth is not sufficient for human happiness, because one can be wealthy but childless, ugly, unhealthy or suffering some other misfortune. Croesus, however, still does not understand—he thinks that his present situation should matter. He has completely missed Solon’s point that he is lucky, not blessed, because at any moment he could lose the things in virtue of which he counts himself ‘blessed’. It is through the lens of this episode that we should look at what happens to Croesus next.

People with whom I've had personal contact and can honestly say they're [5 meters!] awesome...

Affiliate your sell/swap/buy/fan site with me for free shipping!

Are you on facebook? Are you interested in buying, trading, selling and generally shuffling around your stuff in true swap-meet-esque fashion? Then, you should go here and blast away! I myself am on here in my perpetual search for ways to spend money and/or trade items...and there might be other cool people on here as well!

Disclaimer: cherry_crimson takes no responsibility for the quality of people that you may or may not meet in other places. xD

By circle? By pairing? Hells NO, this is done completely in order of favoritism and/or however I feel like it. And, I only got this far because a) I pulled this from the entries I was making on my personal livejournal (it took about 4,000 hours to do) and b) I'm tired, I want bed, and you're only reading this to be envious of me since (well, see title). If I ever get a real website *crosses fingers and checks list for Santa* I'll put up more. Or if I ever have an insane amount of free time.

No Hetalia dj listed because a) did you read the above? This is only four doujinshi after all and b) I'm not quite sure *gasp* what I'm selling and what I'm not, which means that technically all of my Hetalia collection is up for sale.
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Don't hate on me for this...it's pure, 100% personal preference. The question is, do you have a Bleach doujin that I want?

And the answer is probably yes.

I know I'm behind on the times (grins) but in this case, it's a good thing for you! Because my buying/trading knows no end.

I buy doujin mostly by character. And so, without further ado, here's a very technical list of characters I like and characters I meh on.

Like:
Aizen
Urahara
Hinamori
Shinji
Matsumoto
Hitsugaya
Ulquiorra
Uryuu
Nel
Grimmjow
Yoruichi

Meh:
Kira
Ichigo
Renji
Orihime
Chad
Isshin
Soi Fon
Ikkaku
Szayel
Shuuhei
Nnoitra

What, pray tell, should this list tell you? Not much yet. But keep listening.

Ulquihime is good, IchiRuki is good, RenjiRuki is borderline. I won't thumb my nose up at a doujin purely because there's one character in it I'm not crazy about. If they are half of a pairing, it's borderline; if they are the focus, the answer is probably no. Pairings with Ichigo are passable but...egad, it's Ichigo.

I do both slash and het. Explicit is okay, although most of the time I won't buy pure smut. Gags are alright, provided they are funny and that I don't own them already (hee).

Somehow, the only pairing I can tell you for sure I won't buy is HitsuHina. (Don't make me roll out the secret disgust wagon). And, for some reason, I'm reasonably sure that 99% of my Bleach collection has Aizen in it.

So apparently, the best way to tell whether or not I'm interested, is to ask yourself the uber-simple question: Is Aizen in this doujin?

If yes, then send me some information (cover pic, preferably inside pic, as much description/author/circle/etc as you can muster) and a reasonable offer (whether cash or trade). Keep in mind the relative prices of Bleach versus Hetalia doujin.

If no, then do it anyway. :DDDDDD

Coasters!
$5 each or all for $25. Shipping and handling is the same as trading cards--$1 domestic, $2 international, free if you buy a doujin!

Coasters are TAKEN. Feel free to get in line though.

France coaster is on hold for hakucho_cygnus!
Germany and Japan for miss-sheax






Lots and lots of trading cards!!!!!!
Trading Cards:
Trading cards from below that are *NOT* presumed on hold: Estonia and Lithuania strip and Egypt.

Anything else, feel free to inquire and get in line, but they've already been held.

This is the place...where you can leave a comment...if you like/hate my page/me/Hetalia/Obama/whatever...

MOST IMPORTANTLY,  if you've bought from me and you're happy about it, don't hesitate to leave a comment so that other people will know that I'm a) for real legit (despite my slang being totally not those things) and b) Ore-sama AWESOME^34543534534

Because LJ isn't a real buying/selling site. Unlike some places that charge fees and rhyme with 'delay' and 'tree play'.

I know, you're probably sick of me and my page. But in case you make it this far and you want more (or in case you think I'm a hack and you want OUT), here's some suggestions:

Yahoo Japan. The Goddess Gaia taking in my golden rain (of money, that is). You can search, stalk, laugh, cry, translate, and make your eyes bleed reading kanji over and over again until you find what you want. (Unfortunately, automatic translations of entire pages annoy me more than this eye-rending process).

ebay! Even though most of their Hetalia doujin are either crappy, overpriced, or both, they can be a great resource for knowing what's out there. 

Happy Otaku is probably the top dog in international doujin sales now that jpqueen is sadly closing. (And dammit!) They don't have many Hetalia items, but hopefully if you start buying them, they will start getting a clue. Unfortunately, a total stock of 9 isn't that many, and I'm starting to wonder if they're dead too...since they haven't really had much action as far as I can see...but what do I know?

Proxy Services. I'm still out on this matter, so I can't personally recommend any of them, but they should be pretty easy to find...
( A vague review of proxy services )

People Who Will Get Japanese Stuff For You. I'm not that hardcore when it comes to like, collecting random doodads and gagdets and trinkets...or even memorabilia. Just doujinshi. That makes me pretty easy to please. As such, I haven't really had to go to any lengths (ie, desperate international correspondences) to procure anything except That One Doujin, and that's pretty easy to do with the aforementioned resources. But personally, in this case I think that personal would be better unless there's a time limit, since regular folks don't think of cute things like charging extra commission per x hideous large sum you're willing to pay, and will handle said precious item carefully, and personally. Though it could be just that I'm so type A I'd want them to carry it on the plane all the way to the US...

I never thought I'd do this...but...

I saw a doujinshi once where Japan was wrapped in what looked to be red ribbons of some sort. It was a very dark, non-Hetalia-esque cover.

I shrugged and went back to my ordinary life, and IT WAS NEVER TO BE HEARD FROM AGAIN.

It was definitely a bondage Japan thing. I'm not even sure of the pairing, I'm thinking Alfred or Arthur, but for all I know it was Korea....xDDDDD.

If you have this doujinshi, I will offer you my SOUL.

It's kind of like the icon, but...more red.
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I will put more up here as I find them, but...seriously, the obsession with finding this one doujin is so strong, I don't even *want* any other Hetalia doujin right now. You could offer me a truckload for free and I would love you forever...okay bad example. I mean, you could offer me the best US x UK doujin EVER made, with like, Pirate Arthur finding little Alfred and rescuing him from tentacle porn the high seas, only to have Alfred unsuspectingly seduce him one night and...okay. You get the point.

Essentially a record of what I have put up and sold, you can read my descriptions. If you are interested in something from this list, tell me and I'll keep an eye out for it. There's no commitment on either side, but it helps to have a reference...

Page 2 here!



Title: Dear Sir, It's Snowing in London (拝啓、倫敦は雪です)
Circle: Hoshitamago
Pairing: Alfred x Arthur, actual Germany x Italy
Do you want to own the doujin with the most beautiful cover, ever? Then you're looking for this hoshitamago offering. It's short, but unlike some short doujinshi, there's a whole story packed in there, so...you won't feel like you've been cheated. There's a lot going on on each page. This doujinshi is in perfect condition.



Title: Hold Your Eyes Closed, Take Me In
Circle: Hoshitamago ( ほしたまご)
Pairing: Alfred x Arthur
Although the cover of this doujin appears lackluster, it does have a beautiful charm. Alfred and Arthur both look terribly pensive and brooding, and they are juxtaposed together (Arthur is on the back cover). Moreover, I really feel as though this full, 11th work is Hoshitamago's best that I've seen (it came out in May). Their style is more developed, so each page is a good balance between full and uncluttered. Arthur and Alfred look really good, and there is actual smex (in the form of one of those silly black strips) the likes of which I can guarantee you've never seen before. This is definitely for you if you like hoshitamago and you don't have it...


Title: Nanimokamo ga Kimi Nareba
Circle: hoshitamago ( ほしたまご)
This is hoshitamago's 10th offering. The vibrant red cover is much different from their usual muted covers. Inside is the gorgeous artwork of this circle--full of shades, textures, and an excellent story. The first two manga pages are very odd--it's like a whole story, but the boxes are much smaller--there are literally a million of them on each page. It's very different. The rest of the doujin is in the usual style, and involves great Alfred and Arthur interaction and being close to each other. France appears at the beginning--as does a unicorn and a hamburger--but otherwise, there are no interruptions.


Title: Kiss de Hajimaru Prelude
Circle: AMAOh!
AMAOh!'s realistic style really shines in this gorgeous doujin. Besides the cover art of them nearly kissing, every page is gorgeously presented with great details and good backgrounds, without overwhelming the eye. There is a lot of touching but it's platonic...okay, so it's not platonic, but it's not explicit at all. France is in one scene but it's totally worth it because he's totally hot. And, the interaction between Alfred and Arthur is great and invokes a lot of emotions.



Title: Daiei Jiten
Circle: SH 
Pairing: USxUK + France, Canada, Japan
I think Arthur needs a gun. All the time. But who is holding him hostage? Oh right, it's the gods of yaoi. The same gods who brought you this long and absolutely beautiful book--yes, a VERY high quality book with several pages done in a gorgeous red ink, and shirtless! hot! Alfred and Arthur action...There is some humor, but most of this book is about Alfred and Arthur (with side appearances from the characters named above) being HOT. Really, there is no other way to put it. SMOKIN HOT. Did I mention this book is in a slipcover with an unusual texture and is, in every way, a pleasure to read? Unfortunately, 60 pages means that at most I'll be able to pack it with one other doujin (and it's pretty weighty). But you really, *really* should not miss out on this exquisite item.


Title: Lucky Penny
Circle: SKK
Pairing: USxUK...
America finds a lucky penny. What does that lead to in this fluffy, smutty doujinshi. *cough* I'm not going to tell you. The back cover is as good as, if not better than the front (no weak copouts here!) and every page of this doujin is full of gorgeous, canon-faithful artwork. Lithuania is featured here (this doujin is presumably set sometime during his outsourcing...) which is a rarity for any doujin, and the sex is definitely in good taste. There is pretty much no reason why you shouldn't buy this item, unless you're broke or you hate Lithuania or something.

Hot. Cute. Lucky. Penny. Seriously.


Title: Coffee to Iron to Kimi no Kiss
Circle: AMAOh!
I love AMAOh!. Not only is their cover art always gorgeous and beautifully colored--check out, for instance, Alfred's tie...but their inside art is all about attention to detail. It's not just lines, or shades, or dots with them--it's a magnificent, organic rendering of Alfred and Arthur that puts everyone else to shame. The pages are full without being cluttered, and the boys are just realistic enough to be incredibly hot while being absolutely faithful to their canon selves.

Trouble (of the tsundere embarrassment variety) ensues at a meeting thanks to Alfred's ability to irritate Arthur by doing next ot nothing. Hot, suitful making out subsequently ensues. If you like the pairing, there's no excuse not to own this doujin...so go ahead and pick it up!



Title: Ready or Not
Pairing: USxUK
Wai so cute, US UK? Anyway...this is a nice, full offering with several intrusions from other characters and a lot of humor before it settles down into BL at the end. The cover is absolutely gorgeous (there's a bit of camera glare, but it doesn't interfere with anything important). Everyone looks really good inside, and there's an appearance from Austria (yes, I'm a sucker for Austria. Deal with it). The cover is brighter than it looks in the picture, BTW. Anyway, it's gorgeous and I really recommend it.



Title: Scapegoat!
Circle: AM2:00
Pairing: USxUK, France being his usual self.
If you're not taken in by the unique, colorful cover and the rose that Arthur is holding (and the clothes! that he is wearing)...then, take it from me: this is a great doujin. Everyone is drawn more realistically than in canon and I have to say...I heartily approve. Japan, Italy and France make appearances so you can ogle them "IRL", so to speak...and the art style guarantees that every frame is full of beautiful and intricately detailed scenery--and the cute hotness of the story goes on for forty-eight pages...how could you resist this item?? The shirtless sex in the middle should just be an added bonus.




Title: The Die is Cast
Circle: Nido
Pairing: US x UK
I bought this book for the gorgeous and absolutely stunningly-colored cover featuring Al and Art back to back with those ornate splashes of red...but the inside is awesome! There is a love triangle between Arthur and Alfred and Arthur and Francis--there are several gorgeous ornamental shots within, along with a four panel comic strip and a really great ending picture with four different 'takes' of Alfred and Arthur respectively. This is a rare doujin--I've never seen it before or since--and a great work by this circle. You should buy it if you like Alfred, Arthur and Francis, you want an intriguing story, and you can appreciate great, semi-minimalist, semi-iterative art.



Title: RPG
Circle: Egaoya
Pairing: USxUK, France and Japan are also featured.
The cover of this doujin has a sheen to it, making it have a satiny finish. It's not super bright and shiny, but it's very gorgeous. The story is an AU where all the characters are given a quest to find something--but they get lost. And separated. But Alfred and Arthur have a cute moment in this doujin and the art is absolutely beautiful.  The characters are drawn *well* in several different styles, and their RPG clothes are just to die for. If you want a doujin with great art and a different sort of story, this is definitely for you.



Title: Internal Compass
Circle: Egaoya
Pairing: USxUK
This doujin has a gorgeous, subtly shiny cover and a very unique picture of Alfred and Arthur on it. I love the way Egaoya draws Alfred and Arthur--the phrase "hotter than canon" definitely comes to mind. There's a super cute middle part featuring Arthur and young Alfred, and the rest of the story is about our favorite heroes being lost and/or oblivious...partly serious, partly funny, and partly romantic, this is a great add to any collection.


Title: Sweetgreen Evergreen
Circle: Saisai Strings
Pairing: USxUK
I love Saisai Strings because they do cute so well...and this cover is pretty much the essence of cute. Plus, Alfred is so vulnerable in the dj...and England gets a visit from his special friends...there's also an appearance by Kiku. One of my personal favorites. There is a *very small* dent on the BACK cover. Hardly noticeable and doesn't affect the art at all.



Title: Memory of the Goodbye
Circle: Himenagi Hiyori
Pairing: USxUK
This doujin has an extremely cute cover...Arthur with a single blue rose looking very happy, and Alfred on the back with a whole bouquet. Alfred aggravates Arthur and then excites him...or maybe he does both at once. A short appearance from France in the middle of this doujin. I will say that the art is very unique. While this is a good thing from a certain perspective (because it works), you shouldn't buy it if you're expecting close to canon art. Plus there are a couple awkward angles here and there...but maybe I'm just super picky (is 99% sure this is the issue).



Title: Twinkle, Twinkle Star
Pairing: USxUK

This doujin has a beautiful cover and a great theme. Everyone is in character (Francis teases Arthur, much to his embarrassment, Alfred eats hamburgers in bed as his post-coital snack...yes I went there...) but it manages to be both cute and hot. Although quite coquettish in its refusal to depict Arthur and Alfred as more than shirtless, there's no denying what goes on inside this substantial doujin. Did I mention that this circle's ability to draw Arthur convincingly in every position and emotion possible is pretty much unrivaled?

Title: Kyomu no Teikoku
Pairing: USxUK
This doujin is a bunch of scenes--some of which are romantic, some of which are funny. I like the variation because it breaks up the usual pace and makes every page turn exciting. There is a random shirtless page turn...and a yaoi scene...but all in all, you should buy this doujin for US UK antics, not smut. The cover art is very realistic (Alfred is on the back) and the inside art does not disappoint either.

Title: Triangular
Pairing: France x UK, US x UK
In this incredibly explicit yet inexplicably hot doujin (wink wink), France and America have a battle...of sorts...over a completely naked England. Black censoring strips that don't do anything abound!


Title: Kokoro ni Arashi ga fuki, yubisaki ni honoo ga moeteiru
Circle: Hirahi hirahi
Pairing: US x UK
This doujinshi is very beautiful and has a dreamlike quality to it. There are some nice scenes between Alfred and Arthur, as well as this gorgeous cover of Alfred with his hand outstretched.


Title: For Example, A Intersects M
Circle: SKZ25
Pairing: CANADA x UK, USxUK
This is a beautiful doujin. The picture of Arthur on the cover, which extends to the back, is very nicely done. The inside art is done in a realistic style and are a lot of shirtless, light yaoi scenes which include kissing and caressing. Although short, the story has lighthearted moments and an overall poignant feel to it.


Title: Because I Know.
Circle: Wawa
OTL I have no idea why my camera decided to yellowify!fail the inside pages. They are a nice, standard, crisp, cream (not a Krispy Kreme). Now that we've got that out of the way, this doujin. Right. It all begins with a glossy, beautiful cover with Alfred on the front looking exuberant. On the back? Arthur looking absolutely dismayed and cute (with America's hand on his shoulder, I don't see why he's so dismayed). There are some flashbacks to an older time (complete with period clothing) and we find out at the end the reason that Alfred is so huggably sad--it's becaues he's in love with Arthur! Cue the "awwww". Anyway, the art is really good, reasonably close to canon and definitely realistic looking. The style is very consistent and each page sports a nice layout. I ended up obtaining four doujins from this circle and you should check them all out! In fact, if you bought all four I'd give you a BIG discount...

Once a part of our sailing, now moved here to clear up some space.

Selling a jacket that was part of my Prussia costume (could probably be used for other countries as well, since it's pretty standard, navy blue military, size 14, gold buttons, gold trim. It was big enough on me for easy crossplaying (I'm a size 4) but my mother tried it on and it fit her pretty well (she's about a 12/14) so it should fit pretty much anyone up to that size). I bought it at the Salvation Army and modded it (I was going to add red trim but there wasn't time, but you still could, there's 'tuck in' room under the gold trim). Hand-sewn (please forgive my stitching.) The trim/buttons are easily removable. This jacket is lined wool, but it's reasonably light.

Asking $30 OBO, + $5 s/h.

International?

YES. S&H a bit higher, but still fair.

LJ friending?

Please! Personal ladynightspike , sale journal cherry_crimson .

Paypal/email?

cherrycrimson at gmail dot com.

Money orders, checks, cash in mail?

All yes.

Do you buy doujin?

Yes. And see my Policies Page for a way for you to sell directly to my peeps. We're all winners here.

Non-Hetalia?

So far, no. Too...frightening. The Bleach items are more of my personal collection.

Best offers?

Always, please be reasonable though.

Returns?

Yes, but must announce the intent to return quickly. And must pay for return s&h.

Why buy from you?

I love Hetalia. I hate buying doujin and being disappointed by them. I hate buying doujin and waiting 334534 days for them to come from Japan. I can speak English (and some Japanese), I live in America, my prices are competitive, why the hell not? Plus, I have good taste (I hope) and great passion (*crosses fingers*). See Raison d'Etre for more.

Non-doujinshi?

Sometimes, but not always. Also, I'm broke. I'd sell the stuff on my desk if it were worth any money.