____
   /      \   
  /  \    ,_\   “That’s weird… 
/     (●)゛  (●) \   I’m sure she was in the
|  ∪   (__人__) |    upcoming products box yesterday…”
/     ∩ノ ⊃  /
(  \ / _ノ |  |   
.\ “  /__|  |  

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…why does the web team have it!?

This is Omura’s desk from the web team… I can’t believe he got hold of the figure before me!! I don’t care if my seat has been moved further away… you’re not allowed to steal figures away from me!

I’ll take it back to my desk, alongside with that Famitsu magazine beside it!

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Today we’ll be looking at this much anticipated figure!
From Puella Magi Madoka Magica:

Nendoroid Sayaka Miki!

From the popular anime series “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” comes another Nendoroid, this time of the energetic and strong-willed Sayaka Miki! She comes with three expressions, including a standard smiling face, an upset face and a pained expression for combat scenes.

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This is how the packaging looks!

Obviously the figure itself is the main concern for most figure fans, but I have to say that in my opinion those swords are absolutely incredible! Looking back on the figure though, I love the gold lines painted all over her outfit – they really contrast the blue and white outfit very nicely. Overall I’d say she came out very nicely!

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This is how she looks from the back!

The stand connects behind her cape, fitting into her back. At first I was a bit worried that it would get in the way of some poses, but it didn’t bother me at all in the end! It also connects very firmly into her back, so you won’t have any stress issue on the stand either.

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Her upset expression and sword!

This pose also makes use of the bent arm part for a very epic looking pose – ready for battle! There are eight swords included with the figure, but only two of them can be held like this. The handle on the two that can be held has a little protrusion on the handle which can be pushed into her hands just like this.

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The pained face is so cute!!

I feel bad for her, but at the same time I can’t help but think she looks adorable!! The single closed eye, grinning expression and indented eyebrows all look so good together as an expression! You have to see this expression in person to really appreciate it fully!

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The swords can be placed on the base!

A special stand for holding all eight of the swords is included! It creates more of a scene for you to display her in!

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Displayed with Madoka!

Although you probably didn’t notice just by glancing at the photo, I’ve actually also placed Sayaka’s cape on Madoka’s shoulders! You can remove it entirely, or instead try it on other Nendoroids instead!

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Now she’s with Kyouko!

         ____
       /      \
      /   ─    ─\   ”Hmm? Is that the prototype?”
    /     (●)  (●) \
    |       (__人__)  | ________
     \      ` ⌒´   ,/ | |          |
    ノ           \ | |           |

Actually, it’s a production sample!

Kyouko will be released in May – look forward to her!

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The 4th Nendoroid to join the Madoka Magica series:

Nendoroid Sayaka Miki!

She’ll be on sale from the 24th April! (・∀・)ノ
Be sure to contact out partner shops if you have any sales queries!


– 10 Years of Good Smile Company : Nendoroids of the Past! –

There are only 19 days left until GSC turns 11 years old!
Today we’ll be taking a look at yet another Nendoroid of the past!

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Released in February 2010:
Nendoroid Nanoha Takamachi : The MOVIE 1st Ver.!

She was Nendoroid number 95! Even with the current level of Nendoroids, I’m still amazed at the paint work on Nanoha’s barrier jacket!

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Her intelligent device, Raising Heart!

The device was included in two different forms – Device Mode as well as Canon Mode! Yuno-kun was also included with posable legs, plus those adorable wings on her feet were included as clear parts. A great addition to the Nendoroid world to say the least!

She also made me wonder exactly when it was that Nendoroids started coming with so many extra parts… I’ll be taking a look at that question in more detail in the future!

Also, don’t forget to vote in the resale & new product requests polls!

– Nendoroid Resale Requests –
http://www.goodsmile10th.jp/sousenkyo/index_nendoroid.php


– figma Resale Requests –
http://www.goodsmile10th.jp/sousenkyo/index_figma.php


– Scale Figure Resale Requests –
http://www.goodsmile10th.jp/sousenkyo//index_scale.php


– New Product Requests –
http://www.goodsmile10th.jp/sousenkyo/index_project.php


– Current Results –
http://www.goodsmile10th.jp/sousenkyo/answer.php

We want to know what all of you want to see more of, so let us know with the above links! We can’t guarantee that the top products will go on resale, but there is always a chance – so don’t miss out on having your say!


Plus!

I’m once again looking for beautiful cherry blossom photos this year!

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This is a photo of Reimu going out to see the cherry blossoms last year!
I apologize for letting everyone know about this photo search so late… I hope the blossoms are still blooming where you are!

Last year’s photos can be seen here!

http://gscmikatan.wordpress.com/2011/04/22/kuroyagi-sans-letter-corner-cherry-blossom-special-1-no-50/

http://gscmikatan.wordpress.com/2011/04/28/kuroyaki-sans-letter-corner-cherry-blossom-special-2-no-51/

If the blossoms are still blooming by you, take a walk with your favorite figure and take some photos for the blog! You can send in your photos to this address:

mikatan-b@goodsmile.jp
 
But that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again next week!!(・∀・)ノ゛
This weekend I’ll be playing ‘Mahoutsukai no Yoru’!!!!
 
(C) Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Madoka Partners・MBS
(C) NANOHA The MOVIE 1st PROJECT