Nendoroid Mayoi Hachikuji

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I’m pretty good with maps, but when it comes to figuring out the right transfers for trains I tend to have a lot of trouble. I don’t think I’d ever reach my destination if it wasn’t for the navigation apps I use! I thank all the people who develop those handy programs for us!!

Anyway, today I’m going to introduce everyone to…

Nendoroid Mayoi Hachikuji ♪


From the popular anime series ‘Bakemonogatari’ comes a Nendoroid of Mayoi Hachikuji! She comes with various expressions including a winking expression and a cute expression pulling a tongue to show her innocent and playful personality!

Her giant trademark backpack is also included, and it’s just as big as you’d expect even in Nendoroid size! Other characters from Bakemonogatari are also planned to join the line-up soon, so she’ll also have some others to display by her side soon!

It’s been quite awhile since I gave everyone the little sneak preview on the blog! Araragi0kun’s best friend and partner, the cute loli beautiful young lady, Mayoi-chan!


Her winking expression is adorable! ♥♡♥

Her twintails are fitted with ball-joints allowing you to move them around into whatever pose is required! (*´▽`*)

Plus the this famous scene can also be reenacted… such a cute face!! ♪


Aahhhhh!! (*´Д`)

Who could possibly resist such an adorable expression!? Just looking at her makes my brain play all her popular lines in my head!

Another very important trademark item of her’s has been faithfully transformed into Nendoroid size…!


Her giant pink rucksack!!

The cute little birdy face and even her name tag are sculpted with great detail!


(ΦωΦ)…
Can you tell what kind of pose this is…?

Mayoi-chan can be posed crouching down!


Ta-da! You might think you can see them, but you can’t!

Combined with the tongue-pulling expression she looks like this! ♪

Yay, yay!! (*´▽`*)!

Ahh… I wish I could take her home with me today… I wish I could take her home with me today! (said twice to stress the importance)

(・∀・) “I know how you feel… she’s so cute!”

While I was getting all excited Otanaka-shi from the planning team showed up out of nowhere!

(・∀・) “Hachikuji is the 2nd Bakemonogatari Nendoroid, but…”

Eh? Second? Oh right! The others were all scale figures or Nendoroid petites! I could have sworn we had more Nendoroids from the series!

This is the Mayoi Hachikuji released in 2011… she was far too sexy looking for her age! I call foul play!

(・∀・) “Now that I think about it, moving from scale figure to Nendoroid Petite to Nendoroid is a fairly rare case. It was all thanks to Kodansaha and Seikeisha that we were able to continue more with the series!

I’ve heard stories that when the publisher’s were absolutely amazed by the amount of zeal you put into the panties on Hitagi Senjougahara’s figure… to the point that you became a bit of a legend! But that’s getting away from the point! Let’s head back to the Bakemonogatari Nendoroid series!

The very first of which was….
Nendoroid Hitagi Senjougahara!


She can even be posed in this famous pose that was also used for the scale figure! This Nendoroid is included as a part of the Bakemonogatari Premium Item BOX which will be released on the 21st November! ♪

As soon as I’m able to get my hands on a sample I’ll be sure to get a review up for everyone! (`・ω・´)

(・∀・) “As I was trying to say earlier, Hachikuji is the second Nendoroid in the series but she doesn’t come second in cuteness by any means!”

She also comes with ‘thumbs-up’ hand parts to create the signature pose from the Mayoi Snail OP! ★

(・∀・) “You can recreate quite a number of poses seen in the anime series! There are all sorts of exchangeable parts ensuring loads of playability!”

These hand parts are actually included to pose her holding onto the straps of the rucksack, but placed at an angle like this they make a kitty pose! ♪

I also love the inclusion of bent legs with any Nendoroid as they allow for all sorts of interesting poses! But without an Araragi-kun Nendoroid some of the poses I want to make seem a bit pointless… Otanaka-shi! When can we expect an Araragi-kun?!

(・∀・) “I agree it would allow for so many poses if Araragi-kun was released… but we have to get through all the heroines first! (。◕∀◕。)”

Aww… there is no way I can complain when you get such a sparkle in your eyes while saying that! (´Д`;)

The next Nendoroid in the series will be Suruga Kanbaru! Based on the logical order… I think we know who to expect after that too! ((o(´∀`)o))

A huge rucksack and an adorable moe fang!
Right by your side in Nendoroid form! ♪

Nendoroid Mayoi Hachikuji


She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

Be sure to contact our partner shops with any preorder or sales queries!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

A Visit to the ‘Kanmidokoro Mamiya’ Kan Colle Café Starting Tomorrow! ♪

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Getting to work today was certainly no easy task due to the typhoon… I had to stand in a super long queue and it wasn’t even for something nice like goods or to meet a voice actress… it was just to get on the same train I ride to work every weekday!! (´□`。)

Unfortunately the typhoon also delayed the Kan Colle Café an extra day, but it will be up and ready for everyone from tomorrow, the 17th October!

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– Kanmidokoro Mamiya –

Dates: 17th October – 15th December
GSC Tetsujin Café Site: http://www.gstjcafe.jp/

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I was lucky enough to be allowed to sneak into the cafe before anyone else… first and foremost I was greeted by the cafe’s mascot, Mamiya-san! Those who visited Hobbyshow last weekend would have seen this on display there as well!

The Kanmidokoro Mamiya cafe features various food and drink based on your favorite Kanmusu! ♪

The drink menu is titled ‘Fuel Menu’…! (((o(*゚▽゚*)o)))

The orders of any drinks from the menu will include a coaster featuring the character that the drink is based on!

Ordering any meal will also include a placemat for you to take home! You can also pay a little extra to have both the coaster and placemat laminated to ensure they last much longer! ♪

Enon-shi was just about to have a final taste test of some of the food, so let’s see what he thought of it!

I believe the meal he ordered was the Ryuujou no Takoyaki Meal!

(・∀・) “That’s right! Plus for just ¥100 you can make it a larger ‘Akagi’ sized serving, and for ¥200 you can make it even bigger! I highly recommend it if you’re feeling peckish!”

Did you come up with the menu for the cafe?

(・∀・) “I worked on it together with the planner of Nendoroid Shimakaze, Kyojin as well as some of the other Kan Colle admirals at GSC! It was quite hard as we all wanted to create a menu of the characters we like best… we had a small scale war deciding on what would be used in the end!”

There are two different menus, with only the first one being available for now… but the second also looks delicious! (=゚ω゚)ノ

I decided to try the Naka-chan set for myself!

It looks absolutely delicious!! (OvO)

… Nom nom nom! The beautiful green jelly is melon flavoured! It tastes just as good as it looks! The white blocks are cuts of a yogurt mousse cake. ☆

I’ve only become an admiral myself recently, but after eating this I want to get Naka-chan on my team as soon as possible! I have to!!

Other meals include a ‘Kitakami Jyuuraisou Green Curry’ with a boat of rice floating in a sea of curry, as well as a ‘Yamato Parfait’ including a cute little umbrella! The full menu details can be found here: http://www.gstjcafe.jp/theme_cafe/2474/

I also bumped into Seiya-shi and Kimuraya who were trying the ‘Kitakami Jyuuraisou Green Curry’! The curry was apparently a lot spicier than expected! I decided to ask them what they liked about the cafe!

(・ω・) “The menu is very entertaining and well-thought out, and the magnets included as extras are great! In order to please as many admirals as possible… there are over 100 different varieties of them!!”

Ooooh!!! This must be the most variety in the history of the cafe!

(・ω・) “Plus we’ll be adding characters who are not yet available at a later stage!”

These magnets can be retrieved with the special coins you’ll receive with any order! Just put the coin in one of the special capsule machines!

(`・ω・) “The cafe is more than just the menu though! There are all sorts of things on display too!”

(`・ω・) “The tapestries hanging from the ceiling come in both normal versions and half-damaged versions!”

These are great! It’s fun comparing the back and the front to see the damage!

(`・ω・) “There are also 6 different table mats to enjoy… you’ll have to just hope that the characters you like are available when you arrive though!”

The mat even looks like the battle board! Where is my Sazanami-chan~?

(`・ω・) “The ‘Bathtime Collection’ Shimakaze that was on display at Hobbyshow has also moved into the cafe for everyone to enjoy!”

She’s so adorable!!

You really need to see this with your own two eyes! <●><●>

She is still in development and the size is still being altered, but she is definitely something any admirals can look forward to! Other Kan Colle goods (by Aoshima) are also on display! I’ll show just a few of them here!

The one thing that really caught my eye were these ceramic tumblers!!


There are also some cellphone cleaner and charm capsule machines to try at the register!

I also spotted a plastic model from Arpeggio of Blue Steel!

Takao and Maya were also on display! ♪

They’re not Kan Colle, but they definitely both share a naval theme so this little collaboration was created… maybe we can expect more of it in the future!

There were also various other plastic models of ships!
The amount of detail on them is super impressive! ((((;゚Д゚)))))))!

Everything I’ve shown here is only a selection of the goodies on display! I don’t have the time to show everything here on the blog… plus it’s much more amazing to see them all in person, so I highly recommend stopping by the cafe if you can!! (OvO)

Nendoroid Shimakaze is also scheduled to be on display!

She was still on the trip home from Hobbyshow at the time of these photos!

Apologies for the delay…
The Kan Colle Café starts tomorrow! ♪

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Lat but not least, a quick look at these products that can only be ordered for the next hour!

Nendoroid Shinku: Rozen Maiden Set

Become Shinku’s slave yourself! She comes with four lovely expression parts! ♥

Nendoroid Petite: THE IDOLM@STER 2 Million Dreams Ver. – Stage 01


All your favorite idols wearing all new outfits! Just as cute as ever!

These items are only available until 21:00JST today!! Only about an hour left!!

Orders for Phat’s Swamp Witch Metallica also end today!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 (`・ω・)   .。0(Tomorrow is the twin-tails + moe fang + rucksack snail girl!)
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 と_)__)

I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Exploring the GSC Offices with wooser! (Part 2) & Sneak Previews!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Over the last weekend I was visiting Machi Asobi! It was my second time attending, and once again it has left me with a number of great memories! I hope I can join in the fun against next year in May! ( -ノェ-)

wooser is ahead of me a little, as this was his 3rd time attending Machi Asobi! He could be seen all over the place from the busting shopping streets all the way to Mt. Bizan!

wooser was super excited throughout the event… jumping up and down in excitement from all the girl’s who came to see him!! ♪

But anyway, today we will be continuing our tour of the offices that started last week! You can find part one of the series over here: Exploring the GSC Offices with wooser! (Part 1)!

Also don’t forget that the wooser anime series has been renewed for a second season, and the second volume of the manga will be going on sale on the 7th November! But for now you’ll have to just enjoy his tour through the offices as staff members cling to his soft furry ears!


He has been captured by Hamako half-way down the hallway!

It seems that he did quite enjoy looking at the posters up on the wall – he stood there for a good two minutes looking at them!


The poster wooser is staring so intently at here is Uzuki Shimamura: New Generation Ver.! She is up for preorder until the 23rd October 2013, so don’t miss out!

Moving on, wooser decided to visit the the desk of his original creator… Yoshiki Usa!

…hmmm?


He’s not here! (He must have sensed the danger coming…)

In his place are Nyanperona and Frog-san!

wooser and Nyanperona finally together again! (゚A゚;)

As Usa wasn’t here himself, wooser decided to try out the chair! ★

Fuu… (to be read in wooser’s voice)
If you look close you can see just how many wooser goods surround his desk!! Taking a photo from the front causes some wooser plushies to invade the corner! ☆


wooser now seems rather happy that he was able to experience being in the shoes of his creator, and decides to move onto the GSC president’s room!


Even though he can see a smaller version of himself in the room, he couldn’t get through the door no matter how hard he tried!


To make matters worse, the head of GSC caught him in the act and posted it on Twitter!!


Anyway, if the president’s room isn’t possible we’ll just have to move onto the production studios instead!


New and unannounced figures await behind this door!

Let’s head inside…

Hm?

Hmmm??!

He’s stuck in the door once again!!


But he would be able to fit if deflated a little!!

Fsssssshhh!
(This is the sound a wooser makes when you suck the air out from him)


His ears are still too big to fit through the door!!

It seems wooser isn’t going to get his opportunity to see all the new figures today…(´・ω・`)

However! I shall go in and get some of the latest info in his place!!

I must practice my ninja skills and enter silently so no one notices me…


There is some kind of giant ventilation thingy on the ceiling… but all in all it seems really quiet in here… The first thing I found was this mechanical thingy!!


This is an airbrush used to apply surfacer! The reason that all prototypes have a grey color is because they are coated in the surfacer that comes out of this airbrush! (`・ω・´)

Hmm, it looks like Takanon-shi is busy working on something in the distance!


I watched silently for when he left so I could sneak up and see what he was working on… but what is it…?


It’s the wall from the Nendoroid Colossus Titan & Attack Playset!

But why is the middle section transparent?!
I don’t remember this being a glass wall!! ヽ(д`ヽ彡ノ´д)ノ

This is actually transparent as the sculpting is currently being adjusted. It’s something like a very early sample for the production team to work on!

There are all sorts of tools scattered all about the production studio…

But what’s that familiar looking small tool beside the craftknife…?

More importantly! The box at the top reads “Eren”!

It’s Nendoroid Eren’s colored prototype!!


With a discovery like this I can’t resist…

It’s time for a sneak peek at Nendoroid Eren Yeager! ∠(゚Д゚)/


Ooooh!! He looks great!!!

Of course the little tool in the photo above was one of the blades connected to his vertical maneuvering equipment! I decided a closer look was required so I borrowed him for photos at my own desk! (ΦωΦ)フフ

The shouting expression also looks great!

It makes me wish I could be fighting the Titans by his side!!


The details are still a secret for the moment… but the included parts allow you to recreate a very memorable scene! A scene which I love so very much!!

But that’s not all… up for preorder from tomorrow is:

figma Eren Yeager!!

You really can’t help but want to collect all the Attack on Titan figmas!
Just look at this product image….!


(*´Д`)b Great Job! ♥

It makes me wonder how many more characters we can expect in the Attack on Titan series… personally I’d love to see Hange-san! (・∀・)

Just imagine having the excited expression she has whenever she talks about researching the Titans!!

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Finally a little notice! As I announced at the start of the blog…

The second volume of ‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life’ will be on sale from the 7th November from Seikaisha!


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‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life’: Volume 2
Author: Yoshiki Usa / Illustrator: Tomoko Fujinoki
Price: ¥1,050
Release Date: 11/07 (Thurs)
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To celebrate the release there is going to be a…
wooser & Nyanperona Shikishi & Photo Event!

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Date: 9th November (Sun) from 13:00~
Place: animate Shibuya
More details can be found here: http://www.animate.co.jp/event/event_e20131109un/ (Japanese)
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Karneval’s 12th volume will be released on the 25th October, so the wooperona combination once again makes perfect sense! ☆

We can expect a lot of yellow at the event…!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\

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 (`・ω・)   .。0(Tomorrow I’m going to the KanColle Cafe! I won’t lose to the typhoon!)
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I hope to see you all again next week!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

53rd ALL JAPAN MODEL & HOBBY SHOW

Ooooh!!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Currently I’m being forced to wear a mask as I’m suffering from the pollen in the air… but I still managed to head out today to visit the 53rd ALL JAPAN MODEL & HOBBY SHOW that’s taking place this weekend!

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2013 53rd ALL JAPAN MODEL & HOBBY SHOW

Date: 12th and 13th October from 9:30 – 17:00 (Public Days)
Place: Makuhari Messe Hall 9
Entrance Fee: ¥1,000
Official Site: http://business1.plala.or.jp/plamodel/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plamodel.hobby.show
Good Smile Event Page: http://event.goodsmile.info/event/event-948/
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Note that this is a different hall to where NicoNico Chou Kaigi, CharaHobby and WonFes are held!! Don’t end up at the wrong place!!
Like me… I got lost and wandered into a DIY Exhibition.

GSC is taking part in the event with new figures on display and various product on sale! Today was a business-only day, so I managed to get in for a sneak preview! The photo at the start of the blog is of course a product that was announced on the GSC site yesterday…

COMBAT ARMORS MAX 01: 1/72nd Scale Combat Armor Dougram!

The box art illustration by Hidetaka Tenjin has been used for one of the booth’s banners!☆

Anyway, let’s head into the event hall!

As it was a business-only day the event was rather relaxed!

But what is that red car on the bottom left…?!

The Lamborghini Countach LP400: Walter Wolf Model!

It’s the real thing!! ((((;゚Д゚))))

The way these doors open is one of my best things about the Countach!!

But it really does look lovely no matter what angle you look from!

You are actually allowed to get inside and take a photo at the event!

Plus we also have the 1/12th scale Lamborghini Countach LP400 (Red) on display!

The yellow version also looks lovely!

Moving along we have an anime preview corner! This part of the booth highlights the currently airing anime series ‘Kill la Kill’ and ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel’! (*´Д`)

On the opposite side we have an exhibition corner which is easily noticeable by this huge banner!

Let’s have a look at what’s on display! ♪

First up of course is the product from the start of the blog…

COMBAT ARMORS MAX 01:
1/72nd Scale Combat Armor Dougram

This is sold as a plastic model kit that makes use of snap-fit connections, meaning that you don’t need glue to put it together! Even someone as clumsy as myself can probably put it together! ♥

Once it’s all been put together it looks fantastic!

I’m glad to see the attention and happiness this product is drawing already, and it’s scheduled to release in December! Almost no time at all! (・∀・)

Three other models from ‘Fang of the Sun Dougram’ are also on display!

The Fang of the Sun Dougram anime itself is also showing on the nearby booth monitors!! (`・ω・´)

Moving on we have a special corner for all the admirals out there!!

The KanColle Corner!!

The ever popular Nendoroid Shimakaze is on display in her half-damaged pose!

Plus this event was the first announcement of the
GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Exclusive Box Sleeve! ♡

I’m also very much looking forward to seeing how Akagi comes out!!

Unfortunately Nendoroid Shimakaze is not available for overseas order at the moment, but those in Japan can preorder her from the GOOD SMILE ONLINESHOP for some extras too! ♥

Another debut at the event is the Bathtime Collection!

She’s just TOO CUTE!! (*´Д`)ハァハァ

But that’s not all! There were also figma and scale figure announcements for the series so fans have a lot to look forward to! ★

The GSC-Tetsujin Cafe also announced a KanColle Café!

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I’ll pass on more details about this as soon as possible! (ΦωΦ)フフフ…

Here we have yet another little display corner!♪

The Anko Team of Ooarai Girls High are also all here! ♪

Finally let’s take a look at what will be on sale at the event!

We have both the Character Vocal Series: Earphone Jack Accessories, Nendoroid Petite Hatsune Miku selection, the Mini 4WD Nendoroid series and other miniature cars on sale!♡

threeA Products include the various powerful robots from Real Steel!!

Plus the various tools that are often seen at events are all available as usual!

On that note, there is also a Try-it-Yourself corner at the event!

You’re free to try and test the Takumi TOOLs series for yourself!!

We’ve prepared some brass wire for you to cut through and experience the lovely experience of using these tools! Oda-P is so confident in them he even prepared some for the KOTOBUKIYA booth next door to GSC! (`・ω・´)シ

The booth was building up the HMM Gojulas for everyone to see!

They were kind enough to complement to tools, saying they made things much smoother and easier!! They’ll be continuing the model building over the weekend, so be sure to take a look if you’re at the event!! (・∀・)

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\

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 ( ´∀`)   .。0(On Sunday I’ll be in Tokushima! My second time!)
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I hope to see you all again next week!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan


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Nendoroid Hayate Yagami: Unison Edition & Machi Asobi Sales Information!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I’ve always felt a little attracted to the Kansai dialect, but even after 4 years of studying in Kansai I was never able to pick it up myself. (;゙゚’ω゚’)

Today we’ll be taking a look at a pure yet powerful character with a Kansai dialect…

Nendoroid Hayate Yagami: Unison Edition!


This means all three of the trio are finally together!!


What a beautiful sight!

Be sure to display her together with Nendoroid Nanoha Takamachi : Exelion Mode Edition and Nendoroid Fate Testarossa: Blaze Form Edition!

This is how the packaging looks!


You can really see the size of her hat from this angle! Hayate is a fully-articulated Nendoroid, meaning she doesn’t come with all that many alternate hand and leg parts, but she can still take alls sorts of poses! The wings on her back can be attached and removed whenever you like! (。・ω・)ノ゙


The connector is a ball-joint allowing them to be posed at just the right angle for your poses!


Here is just one example of her wings!

She also comes with her human-form unison device: ‘Reinforce’!

She’s tiny, but her outfit has been faithfully recreated! Her head also has a ball joint for a little bit of posability!


Reinforce’s stand can also be used to instead hold the closed version of the Tome of the Night Sky!


Plus don’t forget that her hat is removable!


The back hair parts and hat have magnets inside them to ensure the hat stays on neatly! She also comes with a chanting expression! ヽ(゚◇゚ )ノ


This expression together with the open Tome of the Night Sky to recreate this famous scene from the movie!

Plus just like Nanoha and Fate, she comes with a special Nendoroid stand featuring a magic circle! Her intelligent device ‘Schwertkreuz’ is also just as amazing as the rest of the figure!

The shouting expression combined with Schwertkreuz makes for some powerful combat scenes!


Serious combat poses like this are definitely a lot of fun, but let’s try out an expression from Nendoroid Mirai Suenaga for a more relaxed look!


Aww… she looks so gentle and happy!! ♡

Sorry for the long wait everyone, the third and last of the trio is finally here! ☆
Nendoroid Hayate Yagami: Unison Edition!

She shipped out from GSC on the 8th October, and should be on sale soon!!

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As the second part of today’s blog I want to take a look at the goods that will be on sale at Machi Asobi this weekend! First up we have all sorts of goodies from the Character Goods Series! ♪


The Racing Miku goods are exclusive to the racing venues and events, so don’t miss out on your chance to grab them! This year’s Racing Miku is so cute with her crown!! ε=(。・д・。)

The Nendoroid attachment parts Nendoroid More: Clip Stands 1.5
and Nendoroid More: Suction Stands 1.5 will also be available! (`・ω・´)

Remember that you can transform the Nendoroid More stands to work with figmas with a screwdriver and quick switch! This GSC lab blog explains this so if you’re interested take a look – http://ameblo.jp/blog-shinsotsu2012/entry-11461553275.html (Japanese)

Plus we also have various wooser goods scheduled to be on sale at the event!

Even galaxxxy’s collaboration project with wooser, the adorable wooser hoodies will be on sale! There were really impossible to get hold of not so long ago!! It’s the perfect thing to wear when taking a photo together with wooser!

I want one myself so I hope they don’t sell out too fast!

But that’s not all! Little Witch Academia Goods will also be on sale! The same studio who made this also worked on the series currently airing, Kill la KillStudio TRIGGER!

If you’re enjoying Kill la Kill be sure to take a look at Little Witch Academia too! You’re sure to enjoy it!

There are even some goods from the series with a complete broadcast on NicoNico Live on the 1st November: Senyuu.! More details about the complete broadcast can be found here!

You’ll get to watch both season one and two back-to-back!! (*´▽`*)”

Today is also the first airing of Arpeggio of Blue Steel in the Kantou area! (・∀・)!

Tune into TOKYOMX today at 22:00JST!

It already aired on MBS so those in Kansai have probably already seen it! If you can’t watch it on TV then you can also find it on NicoNico, so don’t stress too much! :http://ch.nicovideo.jp/aokihagane

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I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

AURORA & GSR Gear Special!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Even though we’re well into October now, it’s still rather hot! I’m still yearning for some cool Autumn days to come by again!

As you might have guessed from the title of the blog, today I’ll be focusing on a set of products that have been appearing quite frequently on the GSC homepage – various pieces of cycle wear!!

At the end of the blog there is also a little figure preview!

Hamako has become my model! (The slippers don’t really suit though…)

She is wearing the Hanasaku Iroha the Movie – Home Sweet Home: Cycling Jersey (Ohana Matsumae Ver.) – but there are many more items available which you can see by taking a look at the ‘Cycle Wear’ category on the Good Smile Website!

There are only 15 products that appear when you select this option, but if you go into each of these product pages you’ll notice that every single series contains a number of different products! In total there are in fact over 70 different products in the Cycle Wear category!

The series with the most products is the Girls und Panzer series! ♡

If you consider each character jersey a separate product there are a total of twelve different products just in this single series!

Cycle Wear is one of the newer products offered by GSC, and was established this year by Station Yamada! Initially the apparel was made as a GSR product under the ‘GSR Gear’ name, and distributed by GSC! ♪

Let’s see what Station Yamada has to say about the series! ♪

\New Operations Team Summon: Station Yamada!/

(・∀・) “When I was moved to the new operations team, a team built to bring up new business opportunities, I wondered what sort of new markets we could try and enter into. As a huge fan of railroads and bicycles, I wanted to work on something related to them.”

I know that fans of railroads like taking photos of the tracks and trains, riding trains and building models of them… but what exactly do fans of bicycles do?

(・∀・) “Cyclists enjoy customizing their bicycles, or simply riding on their favorite bikes out with friends!”

I see, I see! So you wanted to work on the cycling goods as it was a connection to your own hobbies?

(・∀・) “Exactly! I also went to many cycling events myself, and often got the impression that cyclists were often anime and manga fans… so things just kind of fell into place!”

From that you decided to combine cycling goods and character goods?

(・∀・) “Yep! I had always been quite close with Morimoto-san from AURORA, and when I mentioned my ideas to expand sports apparel he was quick to jump to my side and help out!”

And thus GSR Gear was established! ♪

(・∀・) “AURORA being there and having the same dream of making the cycling world more exciting allowed us to get where we are now!”


With that said, today we’re going to take a look at some of the cycling jerseys made by AURORA! ♪

Shasha… (;`・ω・)


Shashasha… (;`・ω・)


There we go! Finally all lined up!


But everything displayed here is actually only a small fraction of all the products available! You can find a complete listing on the Official AURORA Site (`・ω・´)

The items on display today are… ‘Sword Art Online’, ‘Love Live!’, ‘Onegai Twins’, ‘TARITARI’, ‘Hanasaku Iroha’, ‘true tears’, ‘Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen’, ‘Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club’ and ‘Tantei Opera Milky Holmes’ products!

There are more cycle jerseys ready to be announced soon, so keep an eyes on the GSC and AURORA sites for details! (・ω<)★

The latest news about these cycle jerseys can be found at the KASOKU x GSR Gear Development Room (‘KAZOKU’ is AURORA’s cycle wear brand!)

Now for an event notice! ε=(。・д・。)

This weekend in Akihabara is Yacchaba Fes!

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Yacchaba Fes
Date: 13th October 2013 (Sun)
Place: Tsuun Kaikan 2nd Floor @ Akihabara (Entrance Free)
Official Site: http://yacchaba-fes.jimdo.com/
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The first ever Yacchaba Fes! The Good Smile Company & AURORA booth will have the latest cycle wear and goods on sale and will also be taking orders for the Danganronpa cycle jerseys which are currently on sale at the Good Smile Online Shop!


This is how the back of the jersey looks, there are two different versions:


If you’re a cycling fan, and anime fan or both you should definitely stop by the event! It might even be good to stop by to see what it’s all about too! There will be ‘true tears’, ‘Hanasaku Iroha’, ‘TARITARI’ and other cycling goods on sale!


Other items on sale are listed here:
http://event.goodsmile.info/event/event-1026/?lo=en-us

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We’ve reached the end of today’s blog… but now for a figure sneak peek for those who read to the end! Can you tell who it is?


That outfit…


Plus it’s a fully articulated Nendoroid…


I’m sure most Monster Hunters knew pretty much immediately! (*´▽`*)

More info should be available soon!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\

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I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Dead Equine Super Set

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I’m currently having a terrible time with my Autumn allergies… if it weren’t for the tissues by my side I don’t know what I’d do!!

That aside, today I’ll be introducing a product which is a little different to usual!

Scheduled to ship out from GSC on the 17th October:
threeA’s Dead Equine Super Set!

The figure itself is huge… but that wasn’t the first thing to impress me…
the first thing I was amazed at was the size of the box it came in!

It’s gigantic!!

It’s so huge that Hamako can sit inside the box quite comfortably!

It also allows for a rendition of the Sazae-san opening theme!


But that’s enough about the box, let’s move onto the product itself!!
Before that though, I’d like to explain a little about threeA!

What is threeA?

threeA is a company founded by world renown artist Ashley Wood and Kim Fung Wong. The company takes Ashley Wood’s creations and brings them to life by designing, developing and manufacturing everything from the actual model, the packaging, logo, setting and color scheme. Kim is in charge of the production at the company, which lets him be surrounded by the artistic wonders as much as he wants.

Products released by the company are not limited to models however – they release models, printed goods and even apparel. The quality of their products it top notch – featuring illustrations done by Ashley Wood himself, a variety of models that create a wondrous setting and are sculpted down to the finest of details – creating very realistic robots that are painted to have a unique metallic feeling to them.

They make products ranging from humanoid designs to complete robotic designs, all which come with a somewhat nostalgic, retro feeling to them and have their own story to be told. Anyone who has held a threeA figure in hand will tell you it’s enough to bring out the imagination in anyone.

This summary was taken and edited from one of Mikatan-sensei’s blogs from a little while back! Thank you Mikatan-sensei!! To put it in the words of Enon from the planning team, they’re super high quality, amazing toys! Let’s take a closer look and see just how true that is! ♪

It was too big to open at my desk so I had to move to the more open ‘Free Space’ area! Let’s get started!

Hmm… what’s this on the top? Let’s open it up first! ★


A double-sided poster is included with the figure!

A completely unexpected bonus! Yay!! (*´▽`*)

Let’s move on and remove the top section of packaging… where we find the… Blind Cowboy!


Taken out from his box!


His clothes are made from real fabric and the unique coloring of threeA products looks just as amazing as ever! Not to mention the details all over – even the smallest of parts! ε=(。・д・。)


The ‘damaged’ look is done so very well! (*´Д`)


The guns in each holster can be taken out and displayed beside him…


…and he can also hold them in his hands! (σ・∀・)σ


A dual-wielding cowboy ready for some shoot-outs!! ♪


His left hand has an alternate open hand useful for certain poses! ☆


Talking about poses…
It’s super easy to create really cool poses!


Here I’ve posed him taking cover in his very own packaging! His arms and legs, neck, torso and hips are all easily posable! I don’t think my poses even do him justice! It’s really such a pleasure to move the joints around – they slip right into place! ♪

But… the packaging is still rather big and heavy…
Let’s see what remains in the box! (`・ω・´)


The cowboy’s horse!!

To be more precise, the Ghost Horse (Black Ver.)!


It’s so… heavy!! (°Д°;≡°Д°;)

I’m pretty certain that the entire figure is filled with material – there can’t possibly be any hollow parts with this weight!

This is how it looks from the back:


An angular, strong looking body-line! The photo on the GSC site covered up the horse’s face with a piece of cloth, but here is how he looks without it! ヘ(゚∀゚*)ノ
(The cloth is of course included too!)


As you’d expect from a ‘ghost’ horse, he certainly doesn’t look like something from the realm of the living… but her certainly does look amazing!!

All the bandages along his legs makes you realize what a long journey it has been… ε=(。・д・。)


The saddle on his back is actually made with a soft cushiony feeling!!


There are also a huge number of pouches… big and small, all over the horse. Each of them looks completely unique and so amazingly detailed! <●><●>


Having a figma ride on top should give everyone a good feeling for the size!


Of course the Blind Cowboy himself can also ride atop his steed!


threeA products are a treat for the eyes, but they’re also amazing to touch and feel all the different textures! ♪


The rough cloth, the brawny muscles on the ghost horse, the details on the belt, and the amazing worn-out look of his clothes… everything is made with the utmost details and care!

Dead Equine Super Set!


Shipping out from GSC on the 17th October!

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Also take note that tomorrow the 9th October is the deadline for these three products!! (`・ω・´)

Asuna -Knights of the Blood ver.-


Nendoroid Chris Yukine


Nendoroid Kuroko Shirai

You have until the 9th October at 21:00JST to preorder these products!
Don’t miss out!!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\

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I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Exploring the GSC Offices with wooser! (Part 1)

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I recently got my hands on the wooser Fluffy Pass Case the other day and I’ve been enjoying it ever since! Plus today an even bigger version came by!!

wooser has come to visit the GSC Offices!!

If you’re not sure who wooser is be sure to check out the sites below!

wooser’s hand-to-mouth life Official Website
wooser’s hand-to-mouth life sai-zen-sen Site

Today we’ll be exploring the GSC offices together with wooser!! The front entrance shows the four companies are together here in these offices!

Not only are these the GSC offices, but Max Factory, GSR and Phat! company are all also here! Let’s head inside! ♪


wooser seems happy to be reunited with Gumako and gave her a big hug!


He also had some fun with the GSC-Seijin plushies…


…and even fought against his own real-size cardboard panel!


Phew! So much action already!! (゚A゚;)

The showcases at the front entrance include figures from the Character Vocal Series, Black Rock Shooter and the Fate series!!


The figures are a bit hard to see from this distance due to the colorful wall paintwork! We also have the bonnet of the famous GSR car on display on the wall! (σ・∀・)σ


This is of course the Hatsune Miku GOODSMILE BMW that raced in 2011! You can also see the hard earned trophy beside it! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

As most of you probably already know, the beautiful Miku was the goddess of the racing circuit once again yesterday when she won the 7th race at Autopolis – the second victory in a row following on from the Fuji Speedway race! Things are really heating up just before the Grand Prix!!

We hope everyone will keep on supporting the team! (`・ω・´)
Good Smile Racing Official Site: http://www.goodsmileracing.com/

The electric bike in the front took part in the Isle of Man TT Race this year! We received it from MIRAI-san who took part in the race! ♪

There is also a comfy white couch for guests to relax on while they’re waiting!


wooser has also entered relax mode…
But it’s time to head deeper into the offices! ♪


Let’s start off with the furthest meeting room!


This is a room on the far corner of the offices known as the ‘Orange Meeting Room’! Each meeting room has different colored walls so they can easily be differentiated! (。・ω・)ノ゙


Shikishi’s received from a number of amazing people are up on display!


This one was received from saitom-san when the Miku Car placed first at the Fuji 6th race! ♡


Hanging from the ceiling is a… ★Rock Cannon!!


Black Rock Shooter’s reliable giant weapon is placed facing the entrace… targeting anyone who dares enter! (;・∀・)


The night scenery looked amazing so we switched off the lights for a better look! ☆ Look at all the tiny little ants down below!!


Anyway, moving onto the room opposite the Orange Room!


The wall painting here is rather… eccentric! This is the photography room! ♪
All the photos seen on the GSC homepage were taken in this room! (`・ω・´)


It’s not being used at all today so it looks a little empty at the moment, but whenever there is a figure to photograph a special background is set up and lighting is carefully positioned to get the best possible photos!


We’re going to go past the other similar sized meeting rooms and move onto the bigger Blue Meeting Room! ヘ(゚∀゚*)ノ


This room is for larger meetings such as anime production meetings or WonFes meetings!


wooser’s imitation of Gendou Ikari!!
(Although his arms are a little too short for the part…)


There’s quite a lot of space in here which wooser seems to like… it was quite a mission to get him out of here and into the next area!


The lovely designs on the back of the wall are by Masakatsu Sashie! But let’s move on and we’ll reach this orange line…

No shoes are allowed past this line!!


Other than the meeting rooms, the GSC Offices are strictly no shoes so everyone wears slippers! (wooser didn’t fit in the slippers, so his paws were specially allowed in for today).

But something has caught his eye… he suddenly dashed down the walkway!

The Tokyo Skytree!!


Metal Bars…?

Yep… the Skytree is actually too close to the GSC Office building… you can’t really see the whole thing when looking out the window! (´;ω;`)ブワッ

If you duck down and look upward you can still see the top through!!
Anyway, that’s all for today!

We leave wooser today as he tries to git inside this fridge…! ☆

We’ll head into the main offices in Part 2 shortly!

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Finally a little notice!

wooser is currently taking part in the Yuru Chara Grand Prix 2013!

Last week Friday he was sitting at 29th place in the Industry/Other section, but over the weekend he has fallen down to 31st place! He needs your help to try and reach the higher ranks!


Details can be seen and voting can be done here:
http://www.yurugp.jp/entry_detail.php?id=610

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\

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I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Machi Asobi & Arpeggio of Blue Steel Screening -Ars Nova- Info! ♪

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The lovely autumn weather continues making it the perfect time to go out! I’m normally very much an indoor person, but I have the strangest urge to go out and pick grapes when it weather like this comes along…

Today the GSC Event page was updated with new information regarding Machi Asobi, so today’s blog will be focusing on information about the event! (`・ω・´)

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Machi Asobi vol.11
Date: 2013/09/28 (Sat) – 14th October (Mon
*Good Smile Company will only have a booth from the 12th to the 14th October.
Location: Machiasobi Grounds, Tokushima City, Tokushima.
GSC Booth: Poppo Shopping Street 1F Special Area ‘Good Smile Collection 2013 Autumn @ Tokushima’, Parasol Shop.
Map Link: http://www.machiasobi.com/access/index.html
Machi Asobi Site: http://www.machiasobi.com/
GSC Event Information Page: Machi Asobi
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GSC will have figures on display and product on sale at the event! (`・ω・´)

The booth name is Good Smile Collection 2013 Autumn @ Tokushima!

The booth will have the latest figures on display and various anime-related goods on sale! There will even be some goods from some of the new October anime series! I’ll give more details as soon as I can get hold of them! (。・ω・)ノ゙

On the 13th and 14th October, Nendoroid Petite: Mikudayo will be on sale!


(*The miniature cardboard boxes are not included with Mikudayo!)
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Date: 13th October 10:00 – 18:00 & 14th October 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Shinmachi Boardwalk Parasol Shop ‘Good Smile Company’ Booth
Product: Nendoroid Petite Mikudayo (Max 1 per person)
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Nendoroid Petite Mikudayo is an event-only product, and will not be in regular stores or sold online! But note that stock at the event is limited, so come by early if you want to make sure to get one!

If you want more updates regarding the event and product information be sure to follow both Gumako (@GSC_GUMA) and the GSC Sales team Twitter (@gsc_sales)! They will let you know when stock runs out of certain products!

Plus the popular yellow creature with a second season anime on the way, wooser-sama will also be visiting Tokushima!!

The photo above is wooser at this year’s AniSummer 2013! One of his first appearances was in fact last year’s Machi Asobi, so there is no way he would miss out on this year! He will be wandering all around the event and those lucky enough to meet him will be able to receive the ‘Trading Card No.003’! The design of the card is a secret for now!!

If you want updates on where wooser will be then keep your eye on the wooser Twitter account! (@PR_wooser) (σ・∀・)σ

Also a little bit of information from my side – I’m going to be attending the Girl’s-Only Secret Industry Talk Show!! ((((;゚Д゚))))

You can find more information here: http://www.machiasobi.com/events/talk_zyoshi.htm

The event description calls it the ‘Only place where girls can find sanctuary at Machi Asobi’… I don’t really know if I qualify to be there, but I’ll do my best! But there are of course all sorts of other things going on at the event as well!

Including some ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel’ events!

Summary (via Wikipedia)

Due to global warming and rising sea levels of the early 21st century, humanity lost much of the Earth’s landmass. At the same time, fleets of powerful sentient ships of unknown origin armed with advanced technology and weapons, known collectively as the “Fleet of Fog”, mysteriously appeared and easily vanquished the world’s naval forces. The Fleet of Fog impose a worldwide naval and aerial blockade, and thus preventing humanity from traveling across the seas.

In the year 2039, 17 years after the blockade, Gunzou Chihaya is a former student of the Japanese National Marine Academy and Captain of his crew, the Blue Steel fleet. The Blue Steel are infamous for possessing the only Fog submarine to have defected to the human side, the I-401 along its avatar Iona. Gunzou and his crew are hired by a faction of the Japanese government to deliver plans of a powerful weapon that may allow mankind to fight back against the Fleet of Fog to the United States, the only country that did not suffer from the blockade, thus capable of mass-producing it. However, the Blue Steel fleet faces obstacles not only from the Fleet of Fog and their human allies, but from other factions of the government with their own agenda, while gaining allies from both sides to increase their chances against such overwhelming odds.

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Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-
Broadcast Start: 8th October 2013 at 2:55AM on MBS
Other Channels: TOKYO MX, BS, NTV, AT-X, niconico
Official Site: http://www.aokihagane.com/index.php
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Machi Asobi will be featuring a special broadcast of the first three episodes on the 12th October, which will also feature a talk show with the director, Seiji Kishi and voice actor for Iona, Mai Fuchigami! There will also be a talk battle(?) between Seiji Kishi and the producer of the series, Sanjigen’s Hiroaki Matsuura! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Details can be found here: http://www.machiasobi.com/events/arupedio.html

The screening will take place at the ufotable CINEMA, so you’ll be able to enjoy a lovely big screen and amazing sound! It’s quite a rare chance to see a TV anime series in a cinema, so be sure to join in if you’re at the event!

I actually had the opportunity to join a screening the other day! It was also up till episode three and it was really amazing!!

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The story is enthralling and the music really suits my tastes perfecting! The main theme really gets me excited!! Not to mention the epic music in the naval battle scenes!! ((◎д◎))

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The OP theme is by Nano feat. MY FIRST STORY and is called ‘SAVIOR OF SONG’, also a very lovely song! It really suits the series and makes me feel like I should get out on a boat myself sometime! The ED theme was also beautiful – ‘Trident’ sung by the voice actors of the series, Mai Fuchigami, Manami Numakura and Hibiku Yamamura!

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I strongly recommend this series as one to watch this season! The (almost) full 3DCG animation from the same team that brought everyone 009 RE:CYBORG has really done some impressive work once again! The movement of the I-401 and battle scenes are simply amazing to watch!

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I can’t say too much as I don’t want to spoil anything.. and I know I’ve been prattling on for ages now…. but it really was great fun to watch!!

After the screening there was a talk show with the main character Gunzou Chihaya’s voice actor, Kazuyuki Okitsu, as well as Iona’s voice actor Mai Fuchigami and Haruna’s voice actor, Hibiku Yamamura! ♪

Here’s a few pictures from the talk show! ☆


The MC was none other than Takeshi Washizaki-san! There were some interesting talks about the dubbing recording for the series!


Some on-the-spot practice from the cast, and afterwards there was even a rock-paper-scissors contest to win a signed folding fan! (σ・∀・)σ


At the end Okitsu-san said ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- I-401…‘, and the audience all shouted ‘Ready for Departure‘!


Everyone was nicely in time making for a great ending to a lovely event! I even got three picture postcards for taking part! (*´Д`)=з

goodsmile company Mikatan&#39;s Blog English Version
Yay! Kongou-sama!! (∩´∀`)∩´∀`)∩´∀`)∩´∀`)∩´∀`)∩━!!

Apparently the postcards were random, but I was super happy to see Kongou-sama was in my set!! (ΦωΦ)フフフ…!

Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-

The series starts airing on the 7th October!!

But also don’t forget that tonight…

Is the start of KILL la KILL in the Kantou region!
Those in the Kansai region probably already got to see it yesterday!

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KILL la KILL
Broadcast Start: 4th October 2:05AM [MBS], 4th October 2:25AM [TBS]
Other Channels: CBC, BS-TBS
Official Page: http://www.kill-la-kill.jp/
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I’m sure many of you have already seen it, but if you haven’t then be sure to take a look! You can see a preview in the meantime at the official site!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\

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I hope to see you all again next week!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Nendoroid Demon King

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

It’s said that drinking soy milk and eating cabbage increases bust size, but that’s certainly never worked for me… I wonder what diet today’s character has for such an impressive bust… Let’s take a closer look with today’s review…

Nendoroid Demon King! ♡

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Some of you may know her better by the Japanese name ‘Maou’! As you can see she has some rather impressive boobies for a Nendoroid!!

The separation line on her body is even hidden underneath her impressive bust giving them a truly impressive appearance!


She comes with this lovely upward gaze!! (*´Д`)

From the side her boobies are even more noticeable!

A closer look at her cleavage!


Ooh… ε=(。・д・。)

As expected of the Demon King!

Plus there is another very important thing to notice about this Nendoroid… she can balance without the need of a stand, balancing on her dress! (An arm stand and base are included though!)


The skirt is actually included in two different forms as well – one holding up the fabric and one loose – simply pick the one that works better with your pose!


Her horns can of course be removed!


The design on her dress is rather simple, but still so cute!!
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Look at the details put into the creases on this skirt! ヽ(゚◇゚ )ノ
Her long cape and even the patterns on her arm have also faithfully been shrunk down to Nendoroid size!


“Expose the bust and cover up everything else!”

I think it makes for an amazing outfit!!
Let’s see how it looks on someone else shall we? ♥


Rin Natsume seems rather confused by her sudden change of outfit!
I really love her embarrassed expression!! (=´∀`)人(´∀`=)

Her hair color also matches with the outfit rather well! Although there might be a bit of a problem with her bust size… The horn Alice-band is only really designed to fit the Demon King herself, but it fits alright on characters with a rounded head!

The hands used to hold up her skirt or horns can also be used to hold up some other things…


Here I have her holding up the cord for my phone charger! Being able to play around casually with Nendoroids like this is definitely one of my best things about them!! (OvO)

Plus this expression is priceless!!


You can pose her ready to enjoy the ‘Hero’ dakimakura to her heart’s content! Her lips look ready for a kiss… I wish she was hugging me instead!!

Here I’ve tried to recreate the peeping scene from episode one!

The Hero dakimakura is also amazingly detailed! ♡


The shape of her mouth!! I can’t help but want to trace over it with my finger!!


She can even be posed lying down with it! ヘ(゚∀゚*)ノ


The expression somehow looks more seductive when lying down…! (ΦωΦ)

With such a cute kissing expression as well as an impressive (the largest in Nendoroid history!) bust, this is one Nendoroid that anyone is sure to enjoy!

Nendoroid Demon King!


She’ll be shipping out from GSC on the 10th October! ♡

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Finally a Nendoroid notice!

Nendoroid Shinku has had an additional expression added to her!

The expression is a combat expression made for use with the ‘Rosetail’ effect parts! The doll expression has also been altered to look more doll-like!


This means Shinku now comes with four expressions!!


She’s up for preorder until the 16th October! ♪

All previous orders will also of course include these changes, so don’t worry about that! You can find the details here: http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/4049/

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I hope to see you all again tomorrow!!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan