Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I check my fortune online each and every day… although I often jump between sites until I find one which gives me a good fortune – so I may be missing the point a little bit. ^^;

But anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Akari Taiyo! ♪

Akari-chan! Isn’t she adorable?! ♡♥（*´▽｀*）

That smile is enough to make anyone crack a smile!
This is how she looks from the back!

Akari-chan’s cute casual clothes! The chibi body suits her design very nicely!
I love sailor uniform-type outfits like this one! (ΦωΦ)

There are many parts of her outfit that are quite amazingly detailed…
take a look at the skirt, frills, ribbon on her back, the neck collar or even her wristwatch!

The series takes place in Nagasaki… a city filled with hills! Which must mean Akari is fit and filled with energy – just like in this pose! (・∀・)

The badge of the sun on her necktie is also very intricate, and of course her ‘Elemental Tarot Card’ is also included to display with her! ε=(｡・д・｡)

If we move around to the have a look from Akari-chan’s view…!

The front of the card even has the ‘Sun’ pattern on it!

Let’s compare it to the Elemental Tarot Card that was included with the limited first edition of the Genei wo Kakeru Taiyou Blu-ray I!

*The large card is NOT included with Nendoroid Akari Taiyo!

It might be a little hard to tell from this photo, but Akari has a hip joint allowing for bent body poses like this one! ♪

But that’s not all!! ＜●＞＜●＞
She can also be displayed in Tenebrae form!

Waaa!!!!! (*´Д｀)=з

This other side of Akari-chan is also viewable in Nendoroid form! She looks so confident and ready for battle! The flame-like hair ends with clear parts to complete the fiery effect!!

Her rapier is also included, which adds even more to combat scenes, and alternate hand parts are included to have her wearing the white gloves! ★

I really do love the relaxing, happy feeling I get from her normal version… but the Tenebrae form looks so brave and confident. They’re so different that it’s really tough to pick which I’d display! If you look close you’ll also notice the Sun badge has also changed modes!

You can pick between the modes, or even combine them as something like this – the long Tenebrae back hair mixed with the short standard form hair parts!

I was the head planner for this product and my main aim was to allow both sides of Akari to be displayed… which is exactly why these alternate hair parts are all included!

I still don’t know how I’m going to display her myself though…　(´；ω；｀)

Easily switch between the standard and transformed forms:
Nendoroid Akari Taiyo!

She will be up for preorder from the 3rd December! ♪

For those who are interested, the Tenebrae form of Akari is currently on display at the GSC-Tetsujin Cafe! She’ll only be there this weekend, on display at the register, so be sure to take a peek if you’re in Akihabara this weekend!

GSC-Tetsujin Cafe Official Site: http://www.gstjcafe.jp/

Also…
Nendoroid Seira Hoshikawa is currently in development! ♥

I’m hoping that by next month we’ll have something to show you, but no promises! I’ll let you know as soon as I have more news on her!

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Time for some event information! This weekend on Sunday, the 1st December, there is a Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- Live event!

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Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- LIVE: “Blue Field”
Date: 1st December 2013
Location: ZeppTokyo
Map Link: http://bit.ly/1ggzwSa
Booth: Good Smile Company/AURORA Booth
GSC Event Page: http://event.goodsmile.info/event/event-1107/
Official Event Page: http://www.aokihagane.com/event/event2.php
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GSC will be together with AURORA selling goods at the event! (｀・ω・´)
Goods on sale include early sales of ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-‘ iPhone5 cases! The I-401 Ver., Takao Ver. and Haruna Ver.! (Each ¥2980)

*From the left: Takao Ver., I-401 Ver. and Haruna Ver.!*

Each version has it’s own image color and personal mark making for very different designs! Plus they’re rather stylish! ε=(｡・д・｡)

*Example of Use by Hamako*

Along with the iPhone cases, the ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-‘ cycle wear series will also be available for order. Be sure to come by and take a look!

*Orders will be taken at the event, but payment will be cash-on-delivery.

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Speaking of things to look forward to this weekend…!

Yesterday on the 28th November, the new Hatsune Miku: Project mirai 2 was released!

The photo above is of the Pukupuku Pack, a special limited edition version which included a little goods set! One of the items included was Nendoroid Petite: Hatsune Miku Project mirai2 Ver.!

Decorative stickers featuring many different outfits were also included! ♪

There are so many different choices, but they’re all so cute! They’re almost too cute to use anywhere! （*´▽｀*）

Hamako, GSC’s resident Miku fan, has been hooked on the game since release!

*Hitting the buttons at the speed of light as Yassan looks on from behind!*

There is even a special ‘touch’ mode, which makes the game quite easy even for people like me who aren’t great at games… ^^;

The 3DS Game: Hatsune Miku Project mirai 2

If you enjoy rhythm games or simply want to see a fully moving Nendoroid Miku… I highly recommend picking it up! It’s a lot of fun! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Game’s Official Site: http://miku.sega.jp/mirai2/

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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 （｀・ω・） .。0（This weekend I’ll be going into game hibernation!）
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Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

My ideal butler would be Alfred… but my ideal personal assistant is of course… Shizue!! And on that note, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Shizue: Winter Ver.!

She’s back on my desk again in a new outfit!! ♥♡

I never thought I’d get to see the Nendoroid in her Winter clothes too! Yay!!

This is how she looks from the back!

The back of this jacket does look more assistant-like to me! It gives her a very professional look which I rather like!

Of course the Winter version also comes with new expression parts! Let’s call on Yuri-chan from the planning team to give us more details!

*Planning Team Summon :Yuri-chan Honpo!*

(・∀・) “I’m sure a lot of you may be wondering why we decided to make a second Nendoroid of Shizue… simply put, it’s because we love her and Animal Crossing!! ♥”

So the team’s overflowing love for Shizue resulted in a second Nendoroid?! (ﾟДﾟ)

(・∀・) “Yep! Plus Shizue wears so many different outfits for events… it was too sad to only have one for the Nendoroid… and so the Winter Ver. was created! We were also so happy to see that everyone loved the summer Shizue so much!”

The designs from the game really do suit the Nendoroid size well… it’s like she has jumped right out from the DS! ♪

The Winter Ver. isn’t only about the outfit though – there are a few other special extras included! ((o(´∀｀)o))

(・∀・) “Yep… let’s take a look at the included effect parts! ♪”

Ta-da!!

*The connection method is still in development and may change for the final product!

Oooh! I remember this pose… (ﾟ∀ﾟ)!!

(・∀・) “Shizue was always super cute when she took this ‘Kururinpa’ pose, so it just had to be included!♡”

I agree! Super cute!! （*´▽｀*）

It makes me want to take the same pose as her too! It looks like the Summer version of her also wants to join in on the fun!

(・∀・) “And she can! We’ve included extra arm parts for the Summer version that allow her to be posed in the Kururinpa pose too!”

Really?! Yay! ♥♡
This expression matches the pose really nicely too!

(・∀・) “She has another set of effect parts too! But before I show that…!”

W-What is it…?! (ﾟＡﾟ;)

(・∀・) “These effect parts work specifically well with a certain expression… have a look at this hint first!”♪

Ooh! I know that expression!!

(・∀・) “The confident ‘ahem’ expression is also included!!”

Ahh! She’s so adorable!!

(・∀・) “This expression and pose that can be seen at various events, including the New Year’s countdown party… and for even more effect, you can display her with these effect parts too! ♪”

*The connection method is still in development and may change for the final product!

Shiny stars!! ★☆ ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

(・∀・) “Look how wonderful they look with Shizue!”

She somehow looks even cuter than before…! (*´Д`)♥

(・∀・) “Plus… the Summer version can also take the pose!”

Extra arm parts for the Summer version once again! ♪

(・∀・) “The effect parts are also completely separate, so they can be used with various Nendoroids – whoever you think they suit best!”

Definitely a Nendoroid who promises a whole bunch of fun!

* The two different outfits displayed together ♪ *

Ready to keep you company in the Winter! ♡
Nendoroid Shizue: Winter Ver.

She is up for preorder as of today!
*Please note that some images on the blog represent a product still in development.

／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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 （  ・∀・ ） .。0（I hope for more Nintendo Nendoroids in the future!!）
 （　つ旦）
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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

©2012 Nintendo　Licensed by Nintendo

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I’ve recently considered getting one of the ‘Roomba’ robot vacuum cleaners… but then I realized that I’d have to actually pick up all the junk of my floor so that it could get around and vacuum without anything in the way… I think I’ll save my money for something else for now. ^^;

I won’t be looking at a cleaning robot today… but I do have a combat robot!

Nendoroid Aigis: P3 Edition!

Isn’t she adorable?! （*´▽｀*）♡♥

The shape of the face was very carefully sculpted with help from the publishers! It’s come out looking perfect for her – I also love the slight blush on her cheeks!

Aigis was only revealed the other day at the Miyazawa Model Exhibition, I didn’t think I’d get the change to review her so soon!

This is how she looks from the back!

The finer details of her outfit have all been faithfully shrunk down into Nendoroid size! What a lovely combination of robot and girl! ε=(｡・д・｡)

I love the way her leg joints are done – they definitely have a chibi Nendoroid feeling to them, but they still look just like the original designs! (・∀・)!!

She’s also a fully-articulated ‘Edition’ Nendoroid, so you can create all sorts of amazing poses!!

A sitting pose! so adorable!!

I hope one day we can turn the Nendoroid series into a series of robotic friends to keep you company… 😛

The Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (S.E.E.S.) armband can be attached and removed with ease!

Of course she comes with many other optional parts too! (｀・ω・´)

First up, we have her Cannon!

In this photo it’s attached to her left arm, but you can attach it to her right as well if you prefer – pick whichever suits your pose more! ♪

Next up, the Rifle!

This one suits the upset expression nicely! Effect parts for the muzzle of the gun are also included for a more dynamic combat pose!

Speaking of effect parts, she also comes with these! ♪

Effect parts to pose her firing from her fingers are also included! ヽ(=´▽`=)ﾉ

Combined with the removable cylinder parts, you can really display show off the ‘Anti-Shadow Suppression Android’ side of Aigis!

Onto the final weapon part to be included… the Rocket Punch!

Somehow even the scull and crossbones on the back of the hand look kind of cute… not to mention that even with the upset face Aigis herself is adorable…!

(・∀・) “You can even make a Maz**ger Z pose with the rocket punch glove!”

Ooh! We’ve been joined by Kyojin from the planning team!

(・∀・) “Well… I guess you can make a lot more than just Maz**ger Z poses… she is fully articulated after all!”

She might be small, but she certainly looks like she packs a punch!

(・∀・) “Aigis comes with all sorts of weapon parts… but there is one other part we paid very careful attention to!”

Is this… from the scene I think it is?!

(・∀・) “Yep! Those who played the portable version of the game will probably remember this Charred Screw fairly well!”

If I remember correctly, that scene didn’t have any specific visuals though…! Fans can recreate it however they imagine now! ＜●＞＜●＞

(・∀・) “The screw isn’t attached to her hands, so you really can place it absolutely anywhere you like!”

Haha… it’s kind of hard to explain this without spoiling anything… (；´∀｀)

(・∀・) “Yeah…. but I’m sure everyone gets the gist of it…!”

*Posed gently floating in the air*

That reminds me! ‘PERSONA 3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth’ premieres tomorrow! It’s only the first of a set of films… but I’m told you already got to see a special preview showing? (ﾟДﾟ)

(・∀・) “Yep! It follows the game storyline very closely, but that in itself was great for me – I remembered all the time I spent playing the game! I’d definitely recommend it to those who have never seen or played any Persona 3 related things before!”

There you have it everyone!
If you’re new to Persona 3… get to the cinema this weekend!! ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

The PERSONA 3 MOVIE Official Website can be found here: http://www.p3m.jp/index.html

The adorable 7th Generation Anti-Shadow Suppression Android:

Nendoroid Aigis: P3 Edition!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 26th November!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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 （  =ω=） .。0（Today is both ‘Good Couples Day’ and Sazae-san’s birthday!!）
 （　つ旦）
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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Even when I fly in my dreams I never seem to be able to fly very well… I guess my mind just can’t imagine it very well, so I just kind of hover at low altitudes instead… (´・ω・｀)

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at a figure releasing on the 27th November, who flies much better than I’ll ever be able to…

Nendoroid Yoshika Miyafuji: Shinden Ver.

Nendoroid Yoshika Miyafuji was highly requested for rerelease, so instead we decided to release a new version with a few changes and improvements!

She looks so cute from the back! （*´▽｀*）♡

Her tail can be attached and removed!
It leaves a little hole but that is covered up nicely by her clothes!

Like the previous version Yoshika comes with two types of stands – one standard which connects into her back, and a special ‘flying adaptor’ to display her soaring though the air!

This allows for all sorts of flying poses, even those from the back like this one! ♥

Thanks to the adaptor flying poses are still amazingly secure!

The ears are attached to her front hair parts, but an alternate hair part with no ears is also included to display her without them! ♪

Right… so what exactly has changed since the previous version of Yoshika?
I decided I’d be best to ask someone who knows best, so I decided to find the head planner for her… Uchitarou-san from Phat! Company!

** Phat! Company Summon: Uchiratou-san!!**

What differentiates the Shinden version to the original Nendoroid Yoshika?

(・∀・) “Firstly, the coloring! The overall paintwork has been completely redone to better suit the character designs! Particularly the blue areas have a less vibrant color when compared to before.”

Ah, yes. Now that you mention it the area around her collar does look a little different. It definitely feels closer to how she looked in the series!

(・∀・) “The coloring of the guns have also been adjusted quite a lot… they have a much more metallic feel to them now.”

(・∀・) “Next up, the optional parts! Her new Strike Unit, ‘Shinden‘ is included now! It even includes all six separate blades on each side, as per the official designs!”

Down to the smallest of details! Not to mention that the propellers even spin!!

(・∀・) “There are still a lot more details to come with other optional parts… for instance, take a look at the Zero-Type 22 Combat Aircraft unit here!”

Oh? Are these colors what I think they are? ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

(・∀・) “The colors have been changed to the colors of Sakamoto-san’s unit, making it easier to make more authentic poses from the series!”

The details add so much to her!! She’s shining so bright in my eyes! ☆

(・∀・) “Each of the propellers also includes an alternate part to display it spinning around, for a more realistic flying pose!”

Even effect parts are included?!
There really is so much fun to be had with her! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

(・∀・) “Plus the expression parts have been changed to the #300 and over type, and the stand is also articulated!”

I’m also glad to see the stand is still the special Strike Witches type! ε=(｡・д・｡)

(・∀・) “I hope everyone who picks her up will give her the love she deserves!”

Taking off with updated equipment…

Nendoroid Yoshika Miyafuji: Shinden Ver.

She’s shipping out from GSC on the 27th November!

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Last but no least, I have some event information! On the 24th November GSC will be attending the Yuru Chara Summit at the wooser booth!

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Yuru Chara Summit in Hanyuu 2013
Date: 23rd – 24th November 2013
*wooser booth is on the 24th November only.
*The wooser kigurumi costume will not be at this event.
Time: 9:00 – 15:30
Venue: Hanyuu Suigou Kouen
Booth: S17 (wooser booth)

More details here: http://bit.ly/11fNhJ7
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We will only be attending the second day of the event, the 24th November! wooser goods and Nendoroid Petites will be on sale at the booth!

Even Nendoroid Petite Mikudayo will be on sale!
If you haven’t had the change to grab her yet, don’t miss out this time!!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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 （ ｀・ω・） .。0（Tomorrow will be a rather cute combat android!）
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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan