Nendoroid Tsubasa Hanekawa

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I’m a firm believer that fried eggs need to have salt… and while we’re on the subject of food, my best dressing for salads is a Caesar dressing!

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

Nendoroid Tsubasa Hanekawa! ♡

From the popular anime series ‘Bakemonogatari’ comes a Nendoroid of the girl charmed by a cat, Tsubasa Hanekawa! She comes with three expressions including her standard smiling face, an upset face perfect for he role as class representative as well as a cute embarrassed face.

Attachable cat ears are also included allowing you to pose her in her possessed form, and a black and white cat are also both included to display by her side!

Hanekawa-san!! (*´▽`*)

To Araragi-kun, Hanekawa-san is ‘a symbol of fear, worship, salvation, despair, trust, hatred and ever so slightly ecchi.’ Now that she is in Nendoroid size I’m sure he would have to add that she is a symbol of cuteness too!!

– Posed waving at Araragi-kun! –

It wouldn’t be Hanekawa-san without her book, which she can be posed holding just like in the series! You can pose her going to the book store with Araragi-kun to buy a reference book!

I really wish I had the time to watch through the series again!!

Her adorable hair accessories and rather generous bust are of course both faithfully sculpted! ((o(´∀`)o))

This rather special item from the series too! ★

That’s right! Her cellphone is included! I think that phone scene was the single most memorable phone scene in any series! ♡

I really loved the simple designs of older cellphones! ( -ノェ-)

Anyway, let’s take a look at her expression parts! Up until now has been her gentle smiling face, but she also comes with an angry expression! ♪

Looking at this I wish Hanekawa-san would come up and get angry with me! I want her to be angry with me!!! Seeing this also makes me wish I could pose her together with Araragi-kun… (/ω・\)チラッ

Ah… what a lovely expression!! (*´Д`)

Her smile is also amazing, but I love it when cute girls come with a serious angry expression like this one! I can’t explain why but it’s just so cute!!

Ooh? There are two others that are also coming to enjoy Hanekawa-san’s cute angry face! (゚∀゚)

A white and black cat are both included as optional parts to display beside her!!

T-They’re so cute!! I’m generally not great with animals… but when they’re figures I can relax and play with them all I want! (`・ω・´)

Hanekawa-san also seems to enjoy playing with them! ♥

The last two photos actually featured another optional part too! Nendoroid Hanekawa-san comes with sitting parts! The parts are made up of a special alternate skirt as well as bent legs! (。・д・。)

The pose along with the way the skirt is folding up at the edges actually makes a bit of a sexy pose… not to mention that special parts are included to pose the kitty clinging to her back!

There is a small transparent plate with a hole in one side – simply slide the side without a hole into the body of the kitty, and then connect the hole side into the shoulder joint! You can recreate a pose similar to that of the original Bakemonogatari key visual! (*´Д`)=з

(・∀・) “There is still more fun to be had with this Nendoroid!”

We’re joined by Otanaka-shi from the planning team!

(・∀・) “It wouldn’t be Hanekawa-san if she didn’t include cat ears!”

Yippie! A cat-eared glasses girl!!

(・∀・) “… Yippie! The ears are an Alice-band-type that connect between the two hair parts allowing for easy attachment and removal!”

Ah, the same design that was used for Nendoroid Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi and the Nendoroid After Parts 02!

(・∀・) “Of course her glasses can also be removed!”

– Posed demanding her glasses back –

(・∀・) “She also comes with an embarrassed expression which works incredibly well with the cat ears!”

Oooh!! (*´▽`*)

(・∀・) “Embarrassed with cat ears… actually a rather rare scene for Hanekawa-san!”

The same pose but with her eyes looking away give off a whole different feeling! There are so many ways to play around with this Nendo! ♥

You can even combine the cat ears with the angry expression…!

… … … !!

(・∀・) “The cat ears match up nicely with all of her expressions… there really are so many options to try out and enjoy!”

Various optional parts and expressions to make your very own school council president!

Nendoroid Tsubasa Hanekawa! ♡

She’ll be up for preorder next week from the 18th March! I can’t wait for her to release so I can play around till my heart’s content! (*´Д`)=з

(・∀・) “Ah, speaking of release… in the Monthly Hobby Japan magazine that releases on the 25th March you can get the latest info on Nendoroid Oshino Shinobu!”

Oooh!! I wonder what kind of info will be revealed…? ((o(´∀`)o))

(・∀・) “Nendoroid Oshino Shinobu will be included with the Nisemonogatari Premium BOX. You’ll find a lot more info in the Hobby Japan magazine, so don’t miss out!”

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Finally a quick notice! Today the GSC event site has released the latest info about our upcoming booth at Anime Japan 2014!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

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Anime Japan 2014

Date: 22nd & 23rd March from 9:00 – 17:00
Location: Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1 – 6
Booth:  Good Smile Company Booth (J35)
Please see the Anime Japan 2014 Official Site for more details.

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Various goods will be available from series such as Arpeggio of Blue Steel and Kill la Kill! Be sure to take a look! The Yotaroh and Mako-chan Clear Files are so adorable!!

The event will also be discussed next week on the GSC Lab Blog as well as on Kahotan Channel: March Edition!! For now however, you can find out more on the GSC Event Page: http://event.goodsmile.info/event/event-1251/?lo=en-us

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 ( ΦωΦ).。0   (Maybe I can rewatch the Monogatari series this weekend…!)
 (つ[BD]⊂)
 と__)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

© 西尾維新/講談社・アニプレックス・シャフト

Kanmidokoro Mamiya KanColle Cafe: New Menu

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The days are slowly getting warmer, but at the same time the pollen in the air is getting worse and worse, I’ not sure which I prefer! But anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at the ongoing Kanmidokoro Mamiya KanColle Cafe – as I heard rumors a giant Rensouhou-chan was visiting! ヽ(=´▽`=)ノ

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– Kanmidokoro Mamiya –

Dates: 11th February – 30th March (New Menu started on 4th March)
Location: GOOD SMILE x Karaoke no Tetsujin Cafe
GSC Tetsujin Café Site: http://www.gstjcafe.jp/

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With the news of a giant Rensouhou-chan as well as a new menu, I decided to specially leave myself hungry to head out and really enjoy some food at the GSC-Tetsujin Cafe! (`・ω・´)

The first thing anyone will notice when entering the cafe…

… is without a doubt this giant Rensouhou-chan!! This Rensouhou-chan was of course also on display at WonFes, giving fans an easy find their way to the WHL4U booth! However, the entire body was too large to fit inside the cafe, so the cafe version only features the head! (;・∀・)

Ah, hold on a second…

The turrets… they’re lit up!! ( ゚д゚) I didn’t even know that feature existed!
There is more to giant Rensouhou-chan than first meets the eye!

On the left side you’ll also see there is also another size of Rensouhou-chan… this one is the perfect size for hugs! (*´▽`*)

*Please note Rensouhou-chan is only for display purposes…
he is not really available for hugs. [>▲<]

He looks so comfy and in place sitting on the cafe chair here… It almost looks like he’s about to press the call button in front of him!

( ・∀・) “Take a closer look at his hands!!”

We’re joined today by Kimuraya from the planning MD team!

His… hands? (`・ω・´)

Oooh! It’s like he has kitty paws!!

( ・∀・) “We put quite a bit of effort into him, so be sure to take a look if you visit!”

He’ll be up on the stage for everyone to enjoy! ♡ (But he’ll be away on a business trip to the Tokyo Big Sight during Anime Japan 2014!)

( ・∀・) “By the way… have you ordered yet?”

Ah! I forgot! I want to try the new menu!!

( ・∀・) “That would be ‘Mamiya-san’s Sweet Bean Jelly Set’ and ‘Yuudachi Kai 2 Fuel’!”

– Mamiya-san’s Sweet Bean Jelly Set –

– Yuudachi Kai 2 Fuel –

I’m rather hungry so I’ll also take one Kongou Afternoon Tea Set! (`・ω・´)

– Kongou Afternoon Tea Set –

With my order in place, it’s time for my normal look around the cafe while I wait!

Just as before, the ceiling and walls are covered with tapestries of the half-damage versions of characters! (*´▽`*)

There are also full-size panels of various characters all over the cafe!

Take a look out for your favorite kanmusu and take some photos with her!
ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

The Bathtime Collection Shimakaze and Akagi are both on display!

Just like before, Hasegawa’s plastic models are also still on display!

Once it warms up a bit I want to go out and see some real battleships!
The only big ship anywhere near me is the Hikawa Maru… ゚(゚´Д`゚)゚。

The ‘GSC-Tetsu New Recruit Records’ guest book is available for anyone to read or add their own notes to! ♡

I even left my own little comment in the book…! ( -ノェ-)

Reading through everyone else’s comments is really fun though… the book is overflowing with love from all the customers! You’re welcome to even take the book to your own table and enjoy looking through as long as you like…. just be sure to return it before you leave! ♪

Anyway, it seems my meal has arrived! (`・ω・´)

The photo above shows both the placemat included with Mamiya-san’s Sweet Bean Jelly Set and the coaster included with my Yuudachi Kai 2 Fuel! (o・ω・o)
(I also got a Kongou placemat, but it got completely covered up… (´;ω;`))

Looking at it all from above… it’s quite a lovely view! I think I may have ordered too much though…! ^^;

The Kongou Afternoon Tea Set does come on a stand, but I laid it all out for this photo instead! Let’s take a look at what other goodies are included with items on the menu! ★

– Placemats –

– Coasters –

– Magnets –

( ・∀・) “Just like before, each item on the menu comes with specific extras! Plus the Mamiya placemat features a special illustration made just for the cafe!”

– Mamiya-san’s Sweet Bean Jelly Set –

( ・∀・) “This meal was my idea! It comes from the back that Mamiya has sweet bean jelly in her basket, with strawberry sauce placed in the image of the bow on her head!”

Why did this meal end up having an illustration made for it?

( ・∀・) “Originally this set didn’t include the ice cream you see here…

However, when we were speaking with the publishers to get the dish approved, they asked whether or not we could include some ice cream, seen she is holding some in her main illustration.”

Ah yes… this illustration here! ♪

(You’ll find this panel right at the entrance to the cafe!)

( ・∀・) “The ice cream goes well with sweet bean jelly, matches Mamiya’s character… and to top it all off, they offered to draw an original illustration if the ice cream was included! It all came together to make a great set!”

A lovely story! You can really tell the KanColle producers love their product!!

( ・∀・) “Thanks to them, it became a really memorable menu!”

By the way…. this ice cream goes with the jelly absolutely perfectly! ♡

The dried kombu with the ice cream also goes together really well! The mix of sweet and savory is sublime!

Moving on… let’s try the drink! ♪

– Yuudachi Kai 2 Fuel –

T-this taste!! ( ゚д゚)
It’s so… sweet, yet… mysterious!! ( ゚д゚)?!
*gulp* *gulp* (  ゚ д ゚ )?!

I almost drank all of it at once…

( ・∀・) “It is a rather interesting flavor isn’t it? That’s the violet syrup!!

Oooh!!! Violet syrup!! ( ゚д゚ )
… what exactly is violet syrup?

( ・∀・) “It adds the flavor of the violet flower! The syrup is added to give the drink it’s unique pink gradient! The drink also includes Blue Hawaii, 7up, strawberry syrup, a cherry and whipped cream!”

Violet flavor… no wonder I couldn’t really describe it! (*´Д`)=з
But the combination really is delicious! I recommend mixing it up a bit before drinking! ♪

Last but not least… it’s time for tea!

– Kongou Afternoon Tea Set –

Two plates full of delicious goodies! A really luxurious set! (゚A゚;)

( ・∀・) “It not only looks like a lot… it really is! Plus with all sorts of different goodies!”

The top plate includes three different mini cakes!

The bottom plate includes a maple scone and brownie cake! (´▽`人)♪

Whipped cream and a berry sauce are also included… sure to make any sweet lovers happy!

Once you start eating you really can’t stop…it’s just too delicious!! (*´▽`*)

A truly enjoyable meal!!

But there is still more to come! (`・ω・´)

I haven’t got my magnets yet!!

For each item you order from the collaboration menu, you get one coin to use in the special capsule machines! Each will give you one random magnet!

Here is the collection of goodies I received all stuck to the company fridge! ★

Mamiya and Kongou’s placemats, Yuudachi Kai 2’s coaster and three magnets: Isuzu, Tatsuta and Souryuu!

As soon as I got Tatsuta all I could think of was her saying ‘Tatsuda da yo~’ over and over again. (*´Д`) ♡

Needless to day, the cafe has definitely changed quite a bit, and I’d highly recommend it to any fans!

( ・∀・) “The cafe will be running until the 30th March! There are still opens in reservations for next week and the week after, so don’t miss out!”

Reserve Your Seats Here: http://www.gstjcafe.jp/reserve/

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( o・ω・).。0   (Both Japanese and Western desserts are great!)
 ( つ旦⊂)
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Mika Jougasaki: Charisma Girl Ver.! ♡

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

When I was in school I was never at all in touch with all the fashion-conscious girls – I was on the opposite side of the spectrum. However looking back now, I do think that they all looked very nice and for the most part gentle too! At least that’s the image I’ve given them. (ノ)・ω・(ヾ)

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at one of Phat! Company’s recently announced figures…

The 1/8th scale…

Mika Jougasaki: Charisma Girl Ver.

From the popular social game ‘IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of Mika Jougasaki wearing her ‘Charisma Girl’ outfit from the game!

Her bold and sexy stage costume has been sculpted down to the finest of details, and she also comes with a special pedestal based on the original illustration in the game – bringing out her character for fans to enjoy!

She is absolutely delicious!! (*´Д`) ♡

The very first of Phat companies IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girl’s scale figures! The cheeky looking smile on her face captures my heart and won’t let go…! Not to mention the amazingly gorgeous base that she is sitting on! ♪

Attached to the base is a little mascot of Rika, and even that is beautifully detailed! Also take a close look at all of Rika’s accessories… (*´▽`*)

This is how the figure looks from the back! ☆

The very bottoms of the base is a big black star – on top of that is the lovely big heart frame which Mika sits in! I love super extravagant stands like this one! Anyway… enough about the stand, let’s move onto the figure itself!

Starting off with… her lovely legs! <●><●>

High-laced boots showing off Mika’s long, sexy legs… I just can’t get enou-

(・∀・) “We’re really proud of how the glossy look of her boots came out!”

We’re suddenly joined by Phat! Company’s Takamatsu-shi!

(・∀・) “Rika’s gentle soft looking thighs are wrapped up dark, glossy boots for amazing contrast! Just by looking at the boots you can imagine their texture, which is definitely one of my personal highlights!

Speaking of her boots… the pattern on the soles is incredible!

Not only does the heel look amazing, there are also separately painted stars covering the sole! (゚A゚;)ゴクリ

(・∀・) “Yeah… we might have overdone things a bit here. We really did put a lot of effort into getting her boots right!”

I’m guessing this shows your love for these kind of fashionable boots?
They’re so intricate! (・ω・ノ)ノ

(・∀・) “It’s not just the boots that I love! Mika’s lovely body is just as important!!”

Oooh!!! (*´▽`*)

Her skin… her skin looks so soft! The way her outfit presses against the skin showing how squishy it is just makes it all the more sexy! I want to touch it myself!!

(・∀・) “Mika is well-known to pick outfits that show off a fair amount of skin and we wanted to make it look good! We actually made a few alterations from the original illustration to make the skin look more touchable!”

The healthy looking body brings out her cheeky appearance and sexy side perfectly! っε=(。・д・。)

(・∀・) “Along with the sculpting of the body, I also want to point out the shadows on her stomach, hips and elbows!”

Ah, Takamatsu-san! A little birdy told me that she can also be removed from the stand… is that true?! ((o(´∀`)o))

(・∀・) “It is! The prototype actually is just held in place with some cushioning, but the final product will be easily attachable and removable whenever you like!”

So those who prefer to display her without the stand will also have that option! Let me give it a go!!

I have a Charisma Girl… in my hand!! (`・ω・´)

Ta-da! Palm-top Mika!

(・∀・) “She’s a 1/8th scale size, which is actually quite ideal for most people’s hands!”

Holding her right in my hand allows for an even close look at all the details…! ♡

Her airy twin-tails are also sculpted very nicely! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

You can also get a better look at some of the angles that are hard to see while on the stand!

For instance this lovely S-line from her hips to her bottom!

*I happened to have some pink feathers, so I posed her on them*

(・∀・) “Removing the stand also lets you see her back!”

Wow! ヽ(●´∀`)○´∀`)ノ

This is definitely something you need to see and feel for yourself… the subtle little bumps and shadows are amazing…!!

(・∀・) “We definitely poured our love into getting this one as perfect as possible… and we hope the fans will appreciate the beauty that is Mika!!

Bring home the Charisma Girl all for yourself!!

The 1/8th scale…

Mika Jougasaki: Charisma Girl Ver.

She is available for preorder now!! (`・ω・´)

Orders at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the
9th April 2014 at 21:00JST.

Plus orders from the GSC Online Shop will also include a special extra: A Rika Mascot & P-Mark Strap!♥

*Bonuses will be sent with the product at release.
* The design shown here is not final and may change before release.

This bonus isn’t available anywhere else, so don’t miss out! (*´▽`*)
The strap will be around the same size as the one found on the stand!

GSC Online Page: Mika Jougasaki: Charisma Girl Ver.

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Finally a quick notice! ☆

Kahotan Channel: March Edition is coming soon!
ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

This time around I’ll be taking a look at a number of new figures as well as taking a closer look at what will be available at the upcoming Anime Japan 2014 event!

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Kahotan Channel: March Edition

Date: 20th March from 20:00 ~ 21:00JST
Link: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv172172238

Contents:

· Anime Japan 2014 Sales Information
Nendoroid Asuna: Titania Ver, wooser goods, Nendoroid Petite Mikudayo and more!


· This Month’s Highlights!

With the final episode approaching, the popular character is due to be announced soon! With a second on the way! More Bathtime goods might also be on the way! ♪


· New Upcoming Sneak Peeks!

Characters from this season’s anime are soon to be joining the Nendoroid world? Maybe some new Medicchus too!

Anime Japan 2014 Official Site: http://www.anime-japan.jp/
Good Smile Event Page: Anime Japan 2014

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The broadcast is on the night before the upcoming long weekend!
We hope you’ll join us!!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 ( o・ω・).。0   (I look forward to see who’s next in Phat’s IDOLM@STER Series!)
 ( つ つ
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 
© NBGI

Max Factory’s 1/6th Scale Mea Kurosaki

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I prefer my tea and with no sugar. I can’t understand people that pile in cubes and cubes of sugar! It’s not tea anymore!! ((((;゚Д゚))))

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at Max Factory’s…

1/6th Scale:

Mea Kurosaki! ♡

From the anime series ‘To Love-Ru Darkness’ comes a 1/6th scale figure of the second generation transformation weapon, Mea Kurosaki! Just like Momo before her, she is dressed up in sexy lingerie!

Her light blue panties feature transparent frills, which contrast beautifully with the long red hair wrapping around her leg. Her cute expression also shows off Mea’s personality perfectly, bringing out her innocent charm to the fullest!

S-She’s adorable!! (*´▽`*)

But not only that…

She’s also incredibly sexy!! <●><●>

This is the second in the ToLoveRu Darkness lingerie series of figures, the first of which was Momo Belia Deviluke which was released in January this year! Just like Momo before her, this little devil is also a lovely 1/6th scale figure dressed up in sexy lingerie! (*゚∀゚)

The cute expression with her tongue sticking out is so teasing!

The sculpting of her red hair and the light blue bra are both fantastic, and they contrast so nicely!

I really like this angle – her eyes are covered and you can just see her mouth sticking out through the gap adding a little bit of mystery to the figure!

But just look at this incredible pose!!

Her innocent appearance is definitely undeniable, but added onto that is an adorable upward gaze and cute inward bent legs… plus her braided hair winding around her body! There are just so many charming points to the pose that it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly makes her look so cute to me!

The braids are also very carefully sculpted – they look just as soft as real hair!


The ribbons and the bordering on her pantyhose are so detailed.

Taking a nice close look is really a treat for the eyes!!

I wish I could thank someone for this delicious treat… and I know I can, I just need to summon them here! So without further ado!

\ Max Factory Planning Team Summon: Kaneko Nitohei !/

(・∀・) “The second is our To-Love-Ru series, following on Momo! I’m glad you like her! I think our main focuses on this one was the hair twirling around the body, the small details on her lingerie and of course the overall sculpting!”

As a 1/6th scale figure she allows for a little more attention to smaller details than smaller figures! Looking over the figure again you can really see that… there is just so much to look at! (`・ω・´)

(・∀・) “I think most people will be drawn to her twirling hair and bold pose at first, but I really want everyone to take a closer look at her lovely slender body itself too!”

The ever slight bump of her stomach and the incredible hipbone!! Personally these add huge points for me! (o・ω・o)♡

(・∀・) “We made sure to bring out Mea’s ladylike slender body as best we could… we wanted to make the skin look soft to the touch!”

She really does look so soft… Just look at this!!

(・∀・) “Exactly! The soft looking skin, together with keeping Mea’s characteristic body was definitely a priority for the sculpting.”

Don’t tell anyone… but I actually couldn’t resist touching her at one point… ( -ノェ-)

(・∀・) “When compared to Momo, Mea is showing off a lot more skin around her stomach area, so we took even greater while working on the shading of the skin and paintwork to ensure a realistic appearance. She’s an impressive 250mm in height too, and fans will surely enjoy every single millimeter!”

By the way… have you decided who will be next in the series?! (o(´∀`)o))?

(・∀・) “Who will it be?! We’re actually still discussing this at the moment!”

I guess we’ll just have to wait and see then… I look forward to the announcement! (`・ω・´)ゞ

(・∀・) “This one came out so nicely that we’re definitely happy to continue working on this series… we hope everyone will be looking forward to them!”

Perhaps fans will have a full harem soon! ♡

The 1/6th scale:

Mea Kurosaki

She is up for preorder as of today!

You can find product details here: Mea Kurosaki

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 ( `・ω・).。0   (The figma announced today is also super cute!)
 ( つ つ
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 
© 矢吹健太朗・長谷見沙貴/集英社・とらぶるダークネス製作委員会

1/10th Scale Sakura Miku feat KEI

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I look forward to going out and looking at the cherry blossoms this Spring! I want to do it properly – lay down a vinyl sheet under the blossoms, sit and and relax in a storm of petals while enjoying some delicious dango!

On that note, today I’m going to be introducing a figure just as beautiful as the falling cherry blossoms… ♡

The 1/10 Scale:

Sakura Miku feat. KEI!

The second issue of FIGURE Japan will be focusing on the popular electronic diva – Character Vocal Series 01: Hatsune Miku! The included figure is a 1/10th scale ‘Sakura Miku feat KEI’ – a classic figure based on an illustration by KEI, colored a beautiful cherry blossom pink! The cover of the magazine will also feature an illustration by KEI!

Oooh! Spring has sprung! (*´▽`*)

Sakura Miku previously became a Nendoroid, but now she’ll also be released as a scale figure too!

Spring has already come to my desk! ♪

A lovely gentle smile on her face! ♡

As with the Nendoroid, she features lovely cherry blossom prints along her beautiful long hair!

The cherry hair accessories are also adorable!! (*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ 

Her outfit is also amazingly detailed, down to the creases in her dress!

It also has a pearl coating that gives a nice relaxed feeling… isn’t it lovely…?

Her base is also shaped like a cherry blossom flower! ♪

This figure is included with volume two of Hobby Japan’s magazine, Figure JAPAN!!



What is Figure JAPAN?

Figure Japan is a figure collector’s magazine with each issue focusing on a specific series and including a figure from that series. Each issue will have a figure catalog and a listing of new and upcoming products from the series it is based on, focusing on the figure included with that issue. It’s filled with lovely photos and all sorts of figure-related information, creating the perfect fan book for figure fans!

Figure JAPAN Official Site: http://hobbyjapan.co.jp/figurejapan/

As I’m sure most of you will remember, the first issue of the magazine included this 1/10th scale figure of Ultimate Madoka!

Whilst the contents of the magazine certain do interest me, I don’t have access to them right now… so instead I’ll be taking a close up look at the included figure!

I also think we need to get some inside info… so let’s see who we can summon!

*Planning Team Summon: Hamako!!*

(・∀・) “There is no way I can completely explain the cuteness of this Sakura Miku… but I definitely think the pearl coating is what makes her so very special!”  

(・∀・) “The pearl coating causes all the details on her outfit to stand out even more than before!”

It also seems to have a more dynamic feeling to the standard colors! ε=(。・д・。)

(・∀・) “Nendoroid Sakura Miku also made use of a pearl coat so I really wanted to make use of it on the scale figure too… I’m personally quite glad with that decision! It gives her an overall more dynamic and glamorous appearance – and a presence you’d never expect from a 1/10th scale figure!”

The original 1/8th scale Hatsune Miku had a metallic shine to her design, but the pearl effect is definitely a completely different charm! It’s more shiny and definitely suits Sakura Miku nicely.★

(・∀・) “Another point I’d like to point out is her expression!!”

(・∀・) “Miku normally has an energetic, smiling appearance, but Sakura Miku is more of a gentle, kind look… which we wanted to portray through her expression too! After discussing things with the production team we ended up with this – it’s actually rather different when compared to the 1/8th scale Miku’s expression!”

Ah-hah! I knew she seemed different in some way or another! The expression definitely does look a little gentler!

(・∀・) “We also replaced areas that are normally black with a more brown color, and altered the eyebrows to create a more gentle appearance overall!

Not only a lovely cherry blossom color scheme, but a bit of a personality adjustment too! ♡

(・∀・) “It’s definitely not a figure that will lose to her bigger version in any way… except size! The detail is exquisite and anyone who picks her up is sure to be more than satisfied!”

Bring Spring right into your figure collection! ♡

The 1/10 Scale:

Sakura Miku feat. KEI!

This item is available for preorder now at the Hobby Japan Online Shop and the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP! It is included with the Figure JAPAN: Character Vocal Series 01: Hatsune Miku Edition. It will also be available at standard hobby shops and book stores across Japan. (*´▽`*)

Hobby Japan Online Shop: http://www.hobbyjapan-shop.com/
GOOD SMILE ONLINESHOP: goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/

Don’t miss out! ♪

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 ( *゚ー゚*).。0   (I want to go cherry blossom viewing with this Miku!!)
 ( つ つ
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Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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