I dedicate my
11000th post to Tonchan!
Tonchan proved love at first sight does exist.
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I did some research into
these trading card collections.
The Sakurado Box is older, but much more common. I'd say about 80% of the cards you'll see on auction are from that box. The outfits involve typical idol stuff; girly clothes, some one piece dresses, some bikini stuff, some school uniform, etc. One pack has 8 cards.
The Premium Box is more recent, but other than some costume cards it's pretty hard to find any of these cards. One pack of this box has 7 cards. This box is really cosplay oriented; pirate, witch, maid, nurse, etc. I found some examples:
I think I prefer the Sakurado cards because they have more outdoor shots and look more natural. I don't mind cosplaying though, but the outfits in the Premium Box cards don't look nearly as good as say her maid outfit in the Hajimari DVD.
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Some more 2011 calendar previews:
Bigger than life-size!