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Good Smile Company has teased us for almost a year now, originally with the unpainted version of the figure appearing at various figure shows in Japan, and finally preview photos have popped up on their blog. The figure is based on the popular Hatsune Miku song, Love is War by supercell.
The figure will be released in 2 versions, the deluxe, "version DX," which will only be available exclusively from the Good Smile online shop for 14,000 yen, it will come with a larger tower platform complete with the megaphones found in the original art by Shirou Miwa. At almost half the price, the normal version will come with a smaller tower platform without the megaphones for 8,800 yen.
You have until September 26, 2011 to order either version, but for American shoppers, beware of the current exchange rate or you might find yourself paying more than you expected.
This has been on my buy list for some time since it was shown, which version interests you?
More photos inside that may help you decide.
As it is tradition, we will be posting updates from one of the largest figure conventions, Wonder Festival! We've seen a plethora of figures and Nendoroids from Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and fans will be pleased to hear figures from Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Infinite Stratos, and Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko. For now, you can check out some of the latest photo updates from the show at the following link:
Madoka Replica Soul Gem Pendants and Rings for Sale
Written by Theodore Mak
Although not really figure news, fans of the popular Puella Magi Madoka Magica series will be please to learn that COSPLA will be releasing a replica of the Soul Gem rings while Algernon Products will be releasing replica Soul Gem pendants. Both products outer body is made of silver while in the inner gem itself are made from cubic zirconia.
Each pendant will cost a hefty 15,750 yen while each ring will cost 12,600 yen and are expected to be released in September 2011. Tough choices but would make great addition for fans and cosplayers alike looking to make a contract with Kyubey. In the meantime, you can stare of drool over the photos.
For those who have not been pleased with the recent plush offerings of Kyubey from the popular series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, figure maker Good Smile Company is offering a life sized 1/1 scale soft vinyl version.
Unfortunately, he will only be sold at the 2011 Summer Wonder Festival (7/24/2011) and on the company's Japanese online store for a limited time (7/24 - 8/1, 2011). Although you won't have to make any 'costly contracts' to obtain Kyubey, he still comes with a hefty price tag of 10,000 yen. More pictures inside!
[Freeing] 1/4 PVC Satellizer el Bridget (Freezing)
Written by Theodore Mak
At a figure show earlier last week, figure Maker FREEing unveiled a whooping 1/4 scale figure of the voluptuous Satelizer el Bridget from the hit series Freezing. She will be released some time in September with no current pricing information available. Freezing originally was a manga written by Dall-Young Yim and illustrated by Kwang-Hyun Kim and was later adapted into an anime in early 2011.
Source: Moeyo
New Hatsune Miku Nendoroid to Support Japan Relief
Written by Theodore Mak
For those of you who are still looking for ways to help the relief efforts after the recent disaster in Japan, Goodsmile Company just released the preorder details for their latest Nendoroid figurine of Hatsune Miku titled Support Version (Cheering/Cheerleader Version).
This version will be released with the previously released interchangeable faces (normal, singing, and Hatchune Miku face) as well as a new cheering face. Accessories include the onion leek arm, singing arms, pompoms, and a support flag.
The Nendoroid can be preordered on Goodsmile Company's online store from April 8 to April 21, 2011 for 3000 yen, with 1000 yen of the purchase donated to the Red Cross in Japan.
Shipping cost will be 2000 yen per order for Express Mail Service (EMS), so buyers may want to combine orders with friends to save money. Note, you may only purchase 5 of them per person.
The Nendoroid is expected to be released in late July 2011.
Fans of the restaurant comedy, Working!! will be pleased to learn that the special edition of the 9th volume manga released on March 23, 2011 includes a small figurine of Popura Taneshima. The figure is part of the Nendoroid-Petit figure series made by Goodsmile Company.
Video game and anime publisher, NIS America released the complete series in English earlier on Tuesday retitled as Wagnaria!!.
Painted photos and full product descriptions have appeared on Goodsmile Company's website for their Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt Nendoroids. The promiscuious blond angel Panty will come with a small figurine of Chuck, and her signature Blacklace guns. Her sister Stocking includes her doll, twin katana blades, and a Swiss roll and fork. Both will come with interchangeable faces, retail each for 3,500 yen, and be released later this year in June.
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The flood gates have opened, and The-O Network will be compiling all the reports, photos, and coverage from the Winter Wonder Festival! Some of the first leaked images of some of the newest figures are up online. We take no credit for any of the links listed, and belong to their respective media outlet.
Come back frequently to this post for the latest updates!
[Hobby Japan] 1/8 Reimu Hakurei PVC (Touhou)
Written by Theodore Mak
Touhou Project fans rejoice, Hobby Japan has announced they will be releasing a 1/8 scale PVC figure of Reimu Hakurei. The figure will only be available as a Hobby Japan Magazine mail order exclusive for 6,800 yen and will be released later this year in late July or early August.
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Toy maker Gift has announced they will be releasing a cellphone plush of Hitagi Senjougahara from the popular series, Bakemonogatari. The plush itself will be roughly 5.9 inches tall from a sitting position, so buyers take heed. Senjougahara will be initially be on sale for 1,800 yen at Japan's largest doujinshi event, Comic Market 79 and will later be available from Gift's online shop in January 2011 at full price for 2,100 yen. Larger images inside.
Volks has announced they will be releasing a Dollfie Dream version of Saber Lily from the Playstation 2 fighting game Fate Unlimited Codes. Volks had previously released Fate/hollow ataraxia Saber and as Saber Alter back in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Both dolls are still currently highly sought after by collectors and are commonly sold on Yahoo Auction for over $1500 USD. The head sculpt appears slightly different from the previous versions noticeably the lack of the baby on the cheeks, a pointier chin, and some makeup blush applied.
She will be released on December 12, 210 at Volks' Dolls Party 24 and interested buyers should expect some high competition as this Dollfie will be another lottery item exclusive. Note that she will probably retail for around $1000 USD. Keep an eye on Volks' International page and for Americans, keep an eye on Volks USA website for lottery details. Leaked pictures had surface earlier on Thursday this week on 2chan which we have included inside. You can also find more photos on the official product page.
UPDATE: Added more official photos released, official product page added.
Final Fantasy XIV is only days away from release, and Square-Enix has unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show an absolutely adorable Moogle plushie from the game! Currently the plushie will be released via Square-Enix's online store for 2,100 yen. No word if it will be available to the American store. Definitely check out the full sized images inside, though a fair warning, cuteness overload may ensue.
At number 125, Good Smile Company has released the Katsura Hinagiku Nendoroid! From the popular series, Hayate no Gotoku!, Hinagiku quickly stole the spot light from Nagi. Being the first Nendoroid of the anime series to reach retail shelves, Hinagiku will be the favorite for a long time.
As the student council president, Katsura Hinagiku comes with a variety of facial expressions; from her normal face, to embarrassment, to anger. Also included are her favorite beloved wooden/bamboo swords and an optional nekomimi headpiece.
This figure is up for pre-order right now at your local online retailers for about ~3,600 yen.
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The flood gates have opened, and The-O Network will be compiling all the reports, photos, and coverage from the Summer Wonder Festival! Some of the first leaked images of some of the newest figures are up online. We take no credit for any of the links listed, and belong to their respective media outlet.
Come back frequently to this post for the latest updates!
Goodsmile Company's latest release comes in the form of another Nendoroid Petit set! This time they release the 2nd set of Angel Beats! characters. This time the set features Tenshi, the flat-chested student council president, Otonashi, the main protagonist of the series, and finally the adorable vocalist and guitarist of the band Girls Dead Monster, Yui!
Each figure comes with optional items, such as Tenshi's Hand Sonic parts, Otonashi's gun and Yui's guitar, allowing for a variety of different poses and scenes to be remade in Nendoroid form. Tenshi also comes with two facial expressions: her standard emotionless face, as well as the smiling face that she showed in the final episode.
I'd personally say this set is far better than the first one, given they put Yui, Otonashi and Tenshi together in a single set. I was thinking they would've split these characters up, considering their popularity. But no matter, the set retails for 2,000 yen at your local hobby shops and is available for pre-order right now! The petit set should be set for release sometime in November. Keep your wallets full as there are sure to be more sets coming in the future!
Goodsmile Company posted teaser photos on their blog of some of the items that will be on display at the upcoming Summer Wonder Festival. Amongst those photos were three interesting ones. One portrays a pair of legs kneeling on top of a desk which resembles Tsubasa Hanekawa in the fifth DVD cover for Bakemonogatari. The second picture is a bit more vague, only featuring a stack of books and what appears to be a girl in a skirt (possibly wearing spats) sitting on top of more books. This somewhat resembles the third DVD cover of Bakemonogatari featuring Suruga Kanbaru. The last one is of Nadeko Sengoku fully painted in her DVD cover pose and background. Hopefully she will have interchangeable legs for collectors who wish to display her fully.
Comparison pictures included inside. We'll keep you updated as more information releases, and don't forget to stay tuned for our Summer Wonder Festival 2010 compilation report!
[GSC] Nendoroid Petit Racing Miku Set 2010 Version
Written by Benjamin Chu
Good Smile Company really likes teasing us. Posted on their Facebook page, they recently uploaded pictures of their latest Nendoroid Petit set: Racing Miku Set 2010 Version. Featuring Miku, Rin and Luka all in racing/pit-stop outfits, this set is sure to be another hit. Like the previous Nendoroid Petit Miku Racing set, this package also features another Nendoroid race car. Users that missed out on the exclusive and limited full-sized Nendoroid Racing Miku now have a chance to recapture her in petit form! The release date and exclusiveness for this Nendoroid Petit set is unknown, but usually when Good Smile Company posts images on their Facebook, the figure in question becomes available for pre-order in a couple of days. So keep your eyes peeled and check your local online retailer.
[GSC] Nendoroid Petite Ichiban Ushiro no Dai Mao Set
Written by Benjamin Chu
Based on a recently completed series in Japan, Good Smile Company released a quick Nendoroid Petit set of Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou (いちばんうしろの大魔王). All the unique traits of the heroines captured in Nenoroid form. This set features petite Nendoroids of the girls that appeared around Akuto's side during the show. The set includes Keena Soga, the mysterious and spontaneous flying girl, as well as Junko Hattori, the earnest and pure class representative and finally Korone, the Liladan android that was put in charge of watching Akuto. Each girl also comes with their own respective optional parts, such as a rice tub for Keena, a sword for Junko and Korone's 'mystical tool'. Each figure also comes with an additional comedic expression for some extra laughs. A variety of ways to enjoy the girls of the show in adorable Nendoroid form!
So in-line with Alter's recent release of their 1/7 Fate Testarossa Movie Version PVC Figure, COSPA was quick to also put out their own version. Though less advertised, COSPA's version is definitely something you do not want to miss. This figure by COSPA has it’s advantages over the Alter release, as the entire figure is not suspended in the air. Though lacking in the awesome pose, Fate’s cape is still something to behold. The facial expression is a lot more serene as Fate is captured in a non-action scene.