Month: January 2016

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figma Akira Yuki & figma Sarah Bryant

Today’s main feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at FREEing’s Virtua Fighter figmas, starting off with…

From ‘Virtua Fighter’, the world’s first 3D fighting game released back in 1993, comes a figma of Akira Yuki! The figma is designed to recreate the look of Akira from the original Virtual Fighter game! You can pose him in various classic attacks including his ‘Tetsuzankou’. Keep this figma by your side and remember the good old days at the arcade!

  • Using the smooth yet posable joints of figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes.
  • A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability.
  • He comes with both a standard expression as well as a shouting expression for his victory pose.
  • A large variety of interchangeable hand parts are included to recreate various moves.
  • An articulated figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.
  • A 2P Color version is planned to be announced at a later date.

“You’re ten years too early!”

figmas made to faithfully recreate the original 3DCG graphics of the original Virtua Fighter! How can something so retro still be such a fresh idea?!

This first figma is Akira Yuki from SEGA’s masterpiece ‘Virtua Fighter’! Even the blocky appearance of his back has been faithfully preserved!

△ The rounding of his heels and upper arm are perfect!

You can even see a photo of him performing his classic ‘Tetsuzankou’ move over on the product page!

The body has been made slightly larger than most figma, and just a quick little movement of the arms and legs allows for a quick change in his pose!

Now he looks ready for combat! (∩`ω´)⊃)) 

The knees and hips are also nicely articulated allowing you to pose various different moves from the game! ♪

△ Poses like this make you want to pose him with an opponent!

He also of course comes with more than just the calm expression above!

You can also pose him shouting!! (*´Д｀)=з


／WINNER!＼

But… it’s not a fighting game with just one character…

So let’s give him an opponent! ★

figma Sarah Bryant

From ‘Virtua Fighter’, the world’s first 3D fighting game released back in 1993, comes a figma of Sarah Bryant! The figma is designed to recreate the look of Sarah from the original Virtual Fighter game! You can pose her in various classic attacks including her ‘Somersault Kick’. Keep this figma by your side and remember the good old days at the arcade!

  • Using the smooth yet posable joints of figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes.
  • A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability.
  • She comes with both a standard expression as well as a shouting expression for her victory pose.
  • A large variety of interchangeable hand parts are included to recreate various moves.
  • An articulated figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.
  • A 2P Color version is planned to be announced at a later date.

She is… rather sexy!!

Even with a block old-school appearance like this you can still easily tell the difference between the bodies of male and female characters!

Just look at the curves of her bottom!

It’s quite the dynamite body!! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾♡

While modern day 3DCG looks incredibly realistic, there is definitely something about this retro CG that really captures the hearts of gamers!

Sarah also comes with a shouting expression to display her in the heat of a battle! (｀・ω・´)

This expression really makes her look ready for a fight! ♪ 

They both have such blocky faces, which means that taking photos from different angles really makes for quite a different impression!

A figma stand is included to keep them nice and stable, which means you can also pose them preforming a kick with ease! ★

The ponytail also is fitted with a joint for slightly different nuances in your poses! Enjoy all sorts of classic poses from the game and make your very own original poses as well! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

／YOU WIN＼

Display them both together for double the fun!

figma Akira Yuki
& figma Sarah Bryant

They are currently up for preorder! ☆

Check the product pages below for more details! ٩( ‘ω’ )و

　⇒　figma Akira Yuki
　⇒   figma Sarah Bryant

Plus, a 2P Color version is also coming soon (●´ω｀●)

Look forward to them too!! ♪

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The WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 website is open! ★

Last week included updates to the stage information as well as booth information and new product information! ♪

Be sure to take a look at what you can expect from this Winter’s Wonder Festival! (●´ω｀●)

⇒　http://whl4u.jp/

A summary English page has also been uploaded with product information and more, so be sure to take a look: http://whl4u.jp/en/

There is also a Twitter campaign being run for fans outside of Japan! Check this page for more info: http://whl4u.jp/en/campaign/

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

The snow caused my work to finish early, so I went home and played in the Snow with my Snow Mikus! ♪

 

– takuro

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office
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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（Tomorrow’s forecast…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… snow?)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Nendoroid Doudanuki Masakuni

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Thanks to everyone who tuned into the live broadcast! Without further ado, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Doudanuki Masakuni!

From the popular browser game ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the simple but strong sword, Doudanuki Masakuni! He comes with three face plates including his standard expression, a shouting expression for combat as well as a troubled expression.

His sword can be displayed sheathed or drawn, and the helmet he holds in his main illustration is also included. His scarf can easily be moved around to match your poses, allowing for various action poses to be taken. Be sure to add him to your collection!

“We’re weapons. The only thing we need to be… is strong.”

The simple yet strong and belligerent sword boy, Doudanuki Masakuni is joining the Nendoroids! ♪

His unique eyebrows as well as the scars on the left side of his face have all been shrunk down into Nendoroid size! The spiky looking appearance of his hair has also been very nicely sculpted giving him that easy-going look! (。・ω・)ノ゛

Plus that area of bare, manly abs between his sarashi and scarf!

The Nendoroid only stands about 10cm in height and yet you can still see the powerful looking muscles on the small area of bare skin! The sculpting still keeps to the chibi design nicely though! ★

His sword can be displayed both drawn and ready for combat as well as sheathed away in his scabbard – two separate parts are included to allow for this! Simply choose the part that better matches your pose! (・∀・)

△ This oblique angle of his face makes him look so valiant!

Anyway, let’s take a look at his first alternate expression, which is…

A Combat Expression!

As I’m sure any fans would have noticed, his eyes have changed into combat mode as well!!

His eyes are normally rather sullen, but they kind of awaken when it comes to combat! The pose of him running forward ready to draw out the sword also has such a strong impact! ♪

Bent arm parts are included for both left and right arms allowing for various fun and original poses as well! ★

Anyway, in game he isn’t very keen when you make him the commander of your group… which is why he also comes with this third expression…

A troubled expression!

The clenched teeth as well as the one closed eye…!

I can just imagine him saying ‘Ugh…’ when I look at this expression! The confident, diligent look that the previous expressions gave him seems rather far when you switch to this expression!

It’s always nice to have different options, and I can really see this expression working great in story poses with the other characters!

As usual, a special round base featuring his emblem is also included! ٩(๑òωó๑)۶

△ The same type of base included with all the previous Touken Nendoroids! ♪

All the unique charm shrunk down into Nendoroid size to add to your collection!

Nendoroid Doudanuki Masakuni!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!

Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will also include a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Doudanuki Masakuni “Ugh…” Ver. as a bonus!

Be sure to consider it when preordering! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾

Plus as usual, this item will also be available for those who go out a lot! ★

Nendoroid Pouch: Sleeping Bag (Doudanuki Masakuni Ver.)

Perfect to take your Nendoroid out with you no matter where you go!

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The WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 website is open! ★

Last week included updates to the stage information as well as booth information and new product information! ♪

Be sure to take a look at what you can expect from this Winter’s Wonder Festival! (●´ω｀●)

⇒　http://whl4u.jp/

A summary English page has also been uploaded with product information and more, so be sure to take a look: http://whl4u.jp/en/

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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（I wonder which Touken characters we will see…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… at WonFes!)
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と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Move to Akihabara: Complete!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I have recently been told there is a delicious taiyaki shop really close to the new offices and I can’t wait to get my hands on one. If you have any nice tips on where to eat in Akihabara, let me know!!

Good Smile Company has now moved!
Not even 10 minutes walk from Akihabara station!

△  The building looks a bit like a giant mirror! 

I’m looking forward to bringing everyone all sorts of fun reviews from the new offices!! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

We received moving congratulations flowers, plants and more from all sorts of different companies!

Thank You!!

The above was taken this morning, but since then the amount of plants and flowers have only increased!! 

Really, a big thank you to each and every company that sent these through! The offices are currently filled with a lovely, somewhat romantic aroma of flowers!! ♥︎

They are currently all located on the meeting room floor! (σ・∀・)σ


△ Meeting rooms separated by color! There are many more too!

The same floor also has these figma and Nendoroid-themed vending machines!!


△ Max Factory has also moved to the same offices! (●´ω｀●)

The building has many more floors used by GSC and Mac Factory… but most of them are still being cleaned up after the move! (/ω＼)

△ This is planned to be the reception room next to the CEO Office!

While most of the areas for staff have all been fully prepared and everyone is getting back to work, but…

This is the current CEO Office!

You would think this would be the room we just moved out of, not into!! 

Once things calm down and the room is completed, I will come back and take some new photos to share on the blog!

△ There are also lots of doors I’ve yet to even open…. (°Д°；≡°Д°；)

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The WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 website has been updated today! ★

This update includes the stage information as well as booth information and new product information! ♪

Be sure to take a look at what you can expect from this Winter’s Wonder Festival! (●´ω｀●)

⇒　http://whl4u.jp/

A summary English page has also been uploaded with product information and more, so be sure to take a look: http://whl4u.jp/en/

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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（I’m sure…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… I’ll have a higher encounter rate in Akihabara!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Nendoroid Kenma Kozume

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I am so very busy thanks to the office move! I just can’t get used to everything and everyone moving to new places! I will be updating the blog’s header when I get around to it!! (/ω＼)

Anyway, the first figure to be reviewed in the new Akihabara offices is…

Nendoroid Kenma Kozume!

From the popular anime series and manga ‘Haikyu!!’ comes a Nendoroid of the Nekoma High School Volleyball Team’s setter, also said to be the ‘backbone’, ‘brains’ and ‘heart’ of the team – Kenma Kozume! He comes with three expression parts including a standard face, a smiling face as well as a bit of a shameful embarrassed expression.He also comes a variety of optional parts that allow you to recreate popular scenes from the series, as well as a volleyball and a base made in the image of a volleyball court. His smartphone, a black cat as well as parts to display him sitting on the floor are also all included, allowing fans to enjoy various situations of the rather bashful Kenma!

“I’m not strong. We’re strong.”

The cat-eyed languid setter for Nekoma High School’s Volleyball Team, ‘Kenma Kozume’ is joining the Nendoroids! ♪

His sharp eyes that catch even the smallest details during his matches as well as his loosely closed mouth and ‘pudding head’ hairstyle are all faithfully included on his design! (●´ω｀●)


△ Such a lovely gradient! It looks so cute from the top!

If you look close you’ll also notice the hair at his neck also has the black layer!

△ It looks so smooth and silky! I want to run my fingers through it! ♪

Although he is known for having a rather sky personality, he also of course is a very dependable member of the Nekoma High School Volleyball Team, and he can also be posed as such!

A volleyball part together with a special stand to display it flying through the air are both included, which mean you can easily pose him making the plays that make him the ‘game maker’!

△ It takes a bit of balance, but you can also display him holding the ball!

But he also comes with other parts that allow you to enjoy Kenma off the court as well! ☆

First up… his smartphone!

△ You can even display him using the touchscreen with this hand part!

Plus an expression that matches with the smartphone parts…

A downcast embarrassed expression!

Oooh! He looks so adorable like this! 

This expression suddenly makes him look so very innocent! He also comes with another optional part that matches with the expression nicely…

A black cat and sitting parts!

The sitting parts are a completely alternate lower body part that can be interchanged whenever you like!

The cat also has a rather familiar… hairstyle…

△ The neck and tail can be moved left and right to create different nuances! ☆

Here we have the kitty displayed with a standing Kenma! (｀・ω・´)ゞ


△ The expression really makes it look like he is looking down at the cat!

You can also have him holding the ball with this expression!

Simply pick the pose that you think suits him best! ♥︎

You can also of course display him together with the previously released characters such as Nendoroid Shoyo Hinata!

This was made in the image of the scene where they first met!

I mean, the outfits were different and I don’t think there was a cat there… but it’s just as amazing!! Enjoy the world of Haikyu right in your collection!!

Nendoroid Kenma Kozume!

He will be up for preorder from tomorrow!! ♪

Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Kenma Kozume with Black Cat Ver. as a bonus! Be sure to consider it when preordering!

 

The 5th Nendoroid from Haikyu!!

Those who have read this week’s Weekly Shounen Jump will know, but the next Nendoroid has already been announced to be Kei Tsukishima!! Look forward to him too!!

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The WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 website was updated last week! ★

This update includes the stage information as well as booth information and new product information! ♪

Be sure to take a look at what you can expect from this Winter’s Wonder Festival! (●´ω｀●)

⇒　http://whl4u.jp/

A summary English page has also been uploaded with product information and more, so be sure to take a look: http://whl4u.jp/en/

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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（I’m looking forward…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… to exploring more and more of Akihabara!)
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と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Good Smile Company is Moving Offices!

Farewell, Skytree!!

Hello, Akihabara!

This week Good Smile Company is moving offices to the sacred land – Akihabara!! Due to the move, the blog will be taking a day off on Monday, so the next update will be on Tuesday next week!!

The next time we meet I will be taking photos from a new office!

ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

I’m quite looking forward to seeing what my new seat will be like!
I’m also really worried that my packing is never going to end!

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The WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 website has been updated today! ★

Today’s update includes the stage information as well as booth information and new product information! ♪

Be sure to take a look at what you can expect from this Winter’s Wonder Festival! (●´ω｀●)

⇒　http://whl4u.jp/

A summary English page has also been uploaded with product information and more, so be sure to take a look: http://whl4u.jp/en/


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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（I wonder how different…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… the new offices will be?!)
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と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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figFIX Yukikaze: Half-Damage ver.

Today’s Main Feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at Max Factory’s item that went up for preorder the other day…

figFIX Yukikaze: Half-Damage ver.!

Yukikaze from ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ is joining the figFIX series of figma-sized statue figures in her half-damaged pose! Yukikaze’s embarrassed expression looks ready to burst into tears as her clothes are torn apart from the damage! The expression part can be exchanged with the previously released figma Yukikaze for even more posing options – be sure to display the two of them together!

“I-I told you, I won’t sink!!”

The latest addition to the figFIX series!

Yukikaze in figma size in her classic half-damage pose! The blushing face as she rushes to cover up her lower half is so cute! And the hair, neck-tie and binoculars blowing in the wind are beautifully sculpted for a palm-sized figure!

While the pose is relatively simple, the details and feeling of movement that the figure gives is amazing to look at! Every inch of the figure is such a pleasure to look at! ★

She is trying so hard to cover up the inside of her one-piece, but…

It isn’t very hard to see past it! <○><○>

There are all sorts of highlights on the figure that pull your attention, but lets shift our attention away from the cute character and onto her intricate ship parts!

The contrast between her soft skin and the mechanical ship parts is lovely!

△ She looks great from the back as well! (/ω＼)

I must say that once you have looked very carefully at her from the back, and then look at her face again…

（ ´-`）.｡oO（I feel like I’ve done something bad here…）

Once she joins your collection be sure to have a nice close look from any angle you please!! But let’s take a step back for a second and have a quick recap regarding the figFIX series!

A series of collectible figures created as a spin-off to the figma series!

The figFIX series of figures is the same size as figmas (around 1/12th scale) so they can easily be displayed together, but they are fixed in a specific and well-known pose of each character, allowing for a more faithful representation as well as a reasonable price! The series allows the skilled craftsmen of Max Factory to put their skills to work on more delicate sculpting and paintwork for fans to enjoy! The head part of figFIX figures make use of the same joint as the figma series, allowing for some interesting display possibilities for fans to play around with as well!

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figFIX Special Page:
⇒　http://www.goodsmile.info/en/figFIX

In other words…
A figma-sized scale figure with a posable head！

Another thing to remember is that the expression parts can be used with figma figures as well, which means that you can use the figFIX’s expression part on the figma for a new selection of posing possibilities! Here is an example of figma Yukikaze looking a little flustered!

△ This expression can be used for all sorts of poses!

Great to display alone and even more fun together with the figma! Enjoy the adorable Yukikaze by your side! ♥︎

figFIX Yukikaze: Half-Damage ver.

She is currently up for preorder!

Product Details: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5465/

If you preorder her from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP, you will also receive this Smiling Expression with a Closed Mouth as a bonus! ♡

Be sure to consider it when preordering! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

MIKU bought some delicious food from convenient store and snow MIKU really want some of the food!

“うまい！” (Taste so good!)

”私も食べたい～～～” (I want to eat some~~~)

 

– DAIVAN

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（Moving offices…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… the packing never ends!)
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と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Nendoroid Koishi Komeiji

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Sometimes I stop my alarm in the morning before I’ve fully woken up and then wonder all morning if the alarm actually went off or not…

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

Nendoroid Koishi Komeiji!

From the popular game series by Team Shanghai Alice, the ‘Touhou Project’ comes a Nendoroid of Koishi Komeiji, the girl who sealed away her own third eye. She comes with three expression parts including a standard hard-to-read expression, a winking expression as well as a smiling expression.

She also comes with a variety of parts that allow her to be placed in all sorts of poses, including her barrage pose from the game as well as a cute pose with her hands making a heart shape. Enjoy the bright and cheerful company of Koishi-chan in your collection!

The Closed Eyes of Love!

The character who closed her Third Eye in an attempt to get rid of her mind-reading ability – Koishi Komeiji is joining the Nendoroids! (´□｀｡)

Her frilly outfit has been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size, and her shiny, youthful eyes also really bring out her cute charm! Her third eye that can read the minds of others is included but is of course all closed up! 

The cords attached to the eye spin all around the figure, but note that even the little twists that make up a heart-shape have been incorporated on the Nendoroid’s design. ♪

Also note the frills on her sleeve, the green gradient of her skirt and the little diamond shaped accessories on her design! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

This is how she looks from the back!

A bit of a dynamic feeling is added to the figure with the fluttering ribbon as well as the waves in her hair from the back! 

Her standard expression that you can see above is very cheerful and suits Koishi nicely, but she also comes with two other alternate face plates!

First up, this innocent smile!

You can also recreate this playful pose! ☆

Those who have played the game might remember a scene like this!

Her third expression is a Winking Face! (/ω・＼)

She also comes with hand parts making a heart shape to match with the cord part!

The cord part actually comes in two different versions – a long version and a shorter version, allowing you to match the cord with your pose! She also comes with both a straight arm part as well as a bent arm part with a joint at the elbow allowing for various different posing options for you to choose from! (・∀・)

Plus her hat can also be removed!


△ Using two bent leg parts at once makes for a kneeling pose! ♪

The selection of different arm and leg parts allow for all sorts of poses to bring out various cute sides of Koishi to enjoy! ♥︎

Add ‘The Closed Eyes of Love’ to your collection!

Nendoroid Koishi Komeiji

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♪

Plus preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include this Original Poster Illustrated by ideolo (B3) as a bonus! ε=(｡・д・｡)

Be sure to consider it when preordering! ☆

Nendoroid Koishi Komeiji will also be available at the following stores:

■ animate: http://www.animate.co.jp/
■ GAMERS: http://www.anibro.jp/
■ Tora no Ana: http://www.toranoana.jp/
■ AKIBA-HOBBY: http://akbh.jp/
■ Grep: http://www.grep-shop.com/
■ Bunkyodo Animega: http://www.bunkyodo.co.jp/c/tenpo/animega_top.htm
■ Akibaoo: http://www.akibaoo.co.jp/01/main
■ Bookmate Stores: http://bookmate-net.com/
■ Unitcom /AMPnet / Goodwill: http://www.goodwill.jp/contents/amusement.php
■ Magical Garden Goza: http://www.imagine-group.jp/shop_info/kouchi/shop027.php

* Certain stores may not carry stock.
* Please see the respective webpages for more information.
Plus her older sister is also on her way to becoming a Nendoroid!

Satori Komeiji!

She is currently still in production, but she’ll be joining her little sister soon! (●´ω｀●)ゞ

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Last week the WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 site opened! ★

WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! refers to the joint booth of Good Smile Company and Max Factory at Wonder Festival!

This time around the WonFes products were revealed!

Later this week will be an update with more goods on sale at the event as well as stage information! Be sure to keep your eyes on the site for more info!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

On the last night of 2015 I climbed a mountain with Madoka-chan and watched the first sunrise of 2016. It was cold, but great fun.

 

– Chris

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（I can’t wait…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… to display the two sisters together!)
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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Index: Bunny Ver.

Today’s Main Feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’ll be taking a look at FREEing’s…

Index: Bunny Ver.!

From ‘A Certain Magical Index The Movie – The Miracle of Endymion Streaming-‘ comes a 1/4th scale figure of Index dressed up in a bunny girl outfit! The net stockings make use of actual material for a more realistic appearance, and the figure itself is filled with highlights that fans are sure to enjoy!

The outfit is quite a change from her normal look, so be sure to take a close look at her at all sorts of different angles – there is no doubt that you will be charmed by her newfound choice of wardrobe!

“Look, look! This time I’m dressed up as a bunny rabbit!”

Index all dressed up in a much more sultry outfit compared to her normal habit, with her long hair let loose and her beautiful silver eyes gleaming in the light!

The figure captures her youthful curves while also giving her body a really soft and sexy appearance! Those thighs look so squishy!! (/ω＼)

The cute Aliceband with bunny ears also looks so cute and shiny!!

△ Features glossy paintwork to match the ears with the outfit!☆

This is yet another addition to FREEing’s long ongoing series of…

1/4th Scale Bunny Girls!! ♡

⇒ See the full search results HERE!

Anyway, let’s get back to today’s main feature! ♪

What an innocent smile!! (´□｀｡)

I can almost hear her playful voice bouncing around cheerfully in my head just by looking at this adorable face!! The wavy mouth and tightly clenched hands really show off her fun-loving personality!

But perhaps the most noticeable point of the figure is these lovely net tights!! Even though Index has such a youthful body, the net tights really add a sexy side to the figure as well!

Just like all the previous figures in the ongoing series, the tights are made from actual fabric to provide a very realistic appearance! ♪

Plus if we look from the back we can see that lovely little hollowed out section made from her bent knees!!

The detailed sculpting tends to all sorts of fans all at once!

Not to mention that the figure is an impressive 410mm in height! It’s like Index is really right beside you – and you can enjoy her from absolutely any angle you please!!

Be sure to add the adorable bunny rabbit to your collection!

Index: Bunny Ver.

She’ll be up for preorder from the 21st January! ♪

Check out the GSC Site for more details on Thursday!

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Last week the WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 site opened! ★

WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! refers to the joint booth of Good Smile Company and Max Factory at Wonder Festival!

This time around the WonFes products were revealed!

Later this week will be an update with more goods on sale at the event as well as stage information! Be sure to keep your eyes on the site for more info!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

N is training his Gogoat in Kalos

 

– @heheherv

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（Seen it snowed yesterday…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… I ate some delicious Yukimi Daifuku!)
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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Nendoroid Akashi Kai

Today’s main feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The know in Japan today made my normal trip to work twice as long… it’s amazing how that sort of delay can get your stressed before the day even begins! Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a a look at…

Nendoroid Akashi Kai!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the repair ship, Akashi Kai! She comes with three expressions including her standard expression, a prim expression as well as an expression with her tongue out, ready to repair anything!

Her ship parts are the upgraded ‘Kai’ parts and are fitted with various joints and connections making them highly flexible for various poses. Optional parts include a variety of items perfect for Akashi’s repair work including a welding mask, welding machine, welding effect parts, blueprints and a spanner! Be sure to display her with her support partner, Nendoroid Oyodo!

“I’m Akashi, the only dedicated repair ship in the fleet.”

The ship girl who’s main role is that of support is joining the Nendoroid series in her upgraded ‘Kai’ version! All the cute details that bring out her character such as the tufts of hair sticking out beneath her ears, her confident eyes and the sailor outfit with a hint of Japanese style have all been faithfully transformed into Nendoroid size! The ship parts including her little crane are also looking great!! All of Akashi’s charm has been compacted into the figure! ♪

“I never expected to be use my arsenal to fire at the enemy!”

Akashi might be a support ship, but she is still equipped with some weapons!

A hand part to clench the lever by the turret is included together with firing effect parts which work great to pose her as if firing at the enemy in combat! ♪

The headband parts connect onto the back of the head through one part that can be attached and removed! The front part of the headband connect into the reverse side of the front hair parts! (σ・∀・)σ

Anyway, along with the confident smiling expression above, she also comes with this more gentle expression! (σ・∀・)σ

A prim and proper expression! ♡ 

The crane of the right side of the ship parts can also be detached and instead held in her arms! 

You can just imagine her saying something like “Should I get that fixed?”. But moving onto her third expression which also has a very different feel…

A mischievous expression!

The way her tongue is sticking out together with those cunning eyes makes you wonder just what she is planning! (/ω＼)

In her hands she holds a variety of repair-related optional parts including a welding mask, some blueprints and a spanner!

△ So small! So cute!

But that’s not all! She also comes with a welding machine and effect parts to match with the welding mask and really allow you to display her hard at work repairing!

The two tanks included are for ‘Arc welding’ and ‘Gas Welding’! Plus she even comes with alternate hand parts wearing gloves!

This is how she looks lined up with all of the included optional parts!


△ The glove hand parts and alternate hand and leg parts are also included!

So many different options!

As with most of the KanColle Nendoroids, the amount of parts allow you to pose her in all sorts of fun different ways! Another thing to note is that the cranes on her ship parts are articulated even more than normal, allowing you to really move them around to better match your poses! (●´ω｀●)


△ Move them around to wherever needs repairs!

Last but not least, here is a photo of her together with her support buddy, Oyodo! ☆


△ These two together makes for a very relaxing scene! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾

You can pose Akashi holding onto Oyodo’s arm to make them look rather close!

Nendoroid Oyodo ships out from the 25th January 2016!
Check here for a list of all release dates: Release Info

Add the adorable repair ship to your fleet!

Nendoroid Akashi Kai!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

As usual, if you choose to order from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP you will receive a special Nendoroid base and a special box sleeve!

Be sure to consider it when preordering! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

*Nendoroid Akashi Kai’s bonus stand will be an 80mm x 80mm stand.
*The sleeve design will be revealed at a later date.

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Last week the WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 site opened! ★

WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! refers to the joint booth of Good Smile Company and Max Factory at Wonder Festival!

This time around the WonFes products were revealed!

Later this week will be an update with more goods on sale at the event as well as stage information! Be sure to keep your eyes on the site for more info!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

I went on my first shine visit for the year with Homuhomu! I enjoyed the visit just as much as she did with this cheerful look on her face!
– chelseatoshi

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（I hope…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… it doesn’t snow on WonFes day!!)
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と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 Site Open!

The WonHobby Site is Open!!☆

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

As I’m sure many have already noticed, today was the Good Smile Company and Max Factory booth website for the Winter Wonder Festival 2016 has opened!

WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23

The first update to the site only includes a small portion of what you can expect to see at the event, starting with some of the products that will be on sale at the event! Let’s take a closer look at each item!! (σ・∀・)σ

– Nendoroid Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver. –


Price:  ¥5,500 / Number Available at Event: 3,000 / Max. 2 Per Person

Snow Miku has reached its 7th anniversary this year, and once again this year’s design from piapro was decided by fans during a NicoNico Live Broadcast, and has been transformed into a Nendoroid! The theme this year was ‘Winter Sports’, and the winning design was this active, playful design illustrated by Kotatsu Otogi!

The Nendoroid includes three expressions including an energetic smiling expression, a playful giggling expression and a chibi expression with tightly shut eyes. The knitted hat made in the image of an owl has been included with the figure as an actual Nendoroid-size knitted hat. She also comes with a variety of sporty goods including a snowboard, skis with ski poles and goggles! A scarf as well as snowball fight parts are also included to ensure that Miku has a great time in the snow!

An alternate body part connected to the skis is also included to display her in action, and a special snowy white base with blue snowflakes is also included to bring out the Winter atmosphere! Rabbit Yukine is included once again with his very own pair of goggles and a cute rabbit-eared hat! Be sure to add her to your collection and enjoy playing in the Winter with this year’s Snow Miku!

*Please note that each hat is carefully hand-knitted to ensure it is nice and warm, but this means that each hat will differ slightly in shape. Additionally, the wooden buttons on the hat are made from natural wood which means each button will have a slightly different texture.

You can pose her in a sporty skiing pose…

Or a rather cute tripping pose! ♡

And many more fun snowy poses! (´□｀｡)

– figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl ver.–

Price: ¥6,000 / Number Available at Event: 2,000 / Max. 2 Per Person
Snow Miku has reached its 7th anniversary this year, and once again this year’s design from piapro was decided by fans during a NicoNico Live Broadcast! The theme for this year was ‘Winter Sports’, and the winning design was this cute and energetic design illustrated by Kotatsu Otogi, which has now been transformed into a figma! Rabbit Yukine is also of course included with her!

· She comes with three expressions including an energetic smiling face, a playful expression as well as a cute winking expression!
· Skis with ski pokes made in the image of musical notes, as well as a snowboard and skis for Rabbit Yukine are all included.
· Her neck warmer and scarf can both be attached and removed as you see fit, to match various different situations.
· An articulated figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.

This mischievous winking face is so adorable!!

She also looks nice and sporty with all her gear! ♪

Miku-san ready to give you a cheerful smile!! ♡

– Medicchu Granblue Fantasy: Lyria & Jita Idol Ver. Set –

Price: ¥6,000 / Number Available at Event: TBA / Max. 2 Per Person
From the popular game ‘Granblue Fantasy’ comes chibi figures of Lyria and Jita to join the Medicchu series of figures! They are both dressed up in the popular idol outfits that were originally announced as an April Fools joke!

Let us go to that beautiful, shining stage!

A set of figures filled with the cuteness of Granblue! ★

– Wonda-chan NEXT DOOR Project FILE:01 Kokudou 12 Ver. –

 Price: ¥5,800 / Number Available at Event: 500/ Max. 2 Per Person

A figure to remember WonFes by!

GSC has been involved with the manufacturing of the Wonda-chan NEXT DOOR Project! You can find out more over on the official site: http://kaiyodo.co.jp/wonda-chan/

All products above will be on sale at WonFes at Sales Corner A! This are will be just in front of the stage!

A more detailed map will be shown on the site at a later stage!

– figma Vehicles: Panzer IV Ausf. D “H-Spec” –

 Price:  ¥20,000 / Max. 1 Per Person
From the popular anime series Girls und Panzer comes a 1/12th scale figure of the Ankou Team’s tank, the Panzer IV Ausf. D upgraded into to its H-Spec – also known as the Mk.IV Special! The tank is fully assembled and also comes equipped with twin motors allowing it to drive it forward! The model is based on the latest 3DCG data used in the Girls und Panzer movie, ensuring the proportions and details are all faithfully included.

The turret can be rotated and the main battery can be moved up and down allowing the tank to take careful aim. Various hatches around the tank can also be manually opened and closed. You can even easily display figma Miho Nishizumi and the other members of the Ankou Team riding inside the tank!

Girls und Panzer is awesome!

The tank also has motors to keep that ‘toy’ like feel while also including all the details that Max Factory is known for!

– figma Ankou Team Set –


Price:  ¥20,000 / Max. 2 Per Person
From the anime series ‘Girls und Panzer’ comes a figma set of the five members of the Ankou team – Miho Nishizumi, Yukari Akiyama, Saori Takebe, Hana Isuzu and Mako Reizei!

· Using the smooth yet posable joints of figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes.
· A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability.
· figma Miho Nishizumi comes with her smiling expression and shouting expression. figma Yukari Akiyama comes with her smiling expression and serious expression. figma Saori Takebe comes with her standard expression and a smiling expression. figma Hana Isuzu comes with her gentle smiling face and fascinated expression. figma Mako Reizei comes with her standard expression and sleepy expression.
· Optional parts include headsets with alternate hair parts, binoculars, a tank shell, cellphone, tank textbook and skirt parts for sitting.
· Articulated figma stands are included.
· Display them with the figma Vehicles: Panzer IV Ausf. D “H-Spec” to recreate the atmosphere of the series! (sold separately)
* This product includes a figma Vehicles: Panzer IV Ausf. D Tank Equipment Set (Brown)
* The figma Vehicles: Panzer IV Ausf. D Tank Equipment Set will have standard sales at a later stage.
* The figma Ankou Team Set is not currently planned to have standard sales.

Girls und Panzer is awesome! (x2

Collect the whole team all at once! ♪

– Nendoroid More: Dress-up Wedding –

Price:  ¥900 Each / Max. 2 Boxes Person (6/Box)

The Nendoroid More series was created to make Nendoroids even more enjoyable, and the fourth addition to the Nendoroid More Dress-Up series allows you to do just that by allowing you to pose your favorite Nendoroids ready to tie the knot with a selection of different wedding outfits!

The set includes four different dresses – ‘Pearly White’ and ‘Happiness Pink’ standard wedding dresses, as well as ‘Cinderella Blue’ and ‘Peony Scarlet’ princess style wedding dresses. In addition, this time there are also ‘Sacred White’ and ‘Stylish Gray’ tuxedos for use with male Nendoroids! Dress up your favorite Nendoroids as bride and groom and create a day that they will never forget!
*No Nendoroid head parts are included with this product.

Brides and grooms out of your favorite Nendoroids!

Now you can REALLY make your Nendoroids your waifu! ♡

– Nendoroid Co-de Bunny Magician Co-de / Bright Green Bunny Magician Co-de / Bunny Magician Royal Co-de –

Price:  ¥1,200 Each / Max. 2 Each Per Person
A new addition to the Nendoroid Co-de series featuring a selection of new outfits to combine with your Nendoroid Co-de figures! From the popular anime ‘PriPara’ comes a selection of three outfits that were featured in ‘PriPara the Movie: Everyone, Assemble! Prism Tours’ – the Bunny Magician Co-de, the Bright Green Bunny Magician Co-de and the Bunny Magician Royal Co-de.

In addition to the body part, a matching pair of bunny ears are also included with each Co-de to add an extra level of cuteness to your outfits! Mix and match the outfits with the existing figures in the Nendoroid Co-de series for an endless amount of options!

Head parts are NOT included. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
* Also compatible with head parts from the standard Nendoroid series.
* These products are sold as single items, not as a set.

I also decided to try the Bright Green Bunny Magician Co-de on Falulu! ♪


△ Head part from Nendoroid Co-de: Falulu – Marionette Mu Cyalume Co-de

She is so cute!! (/ω＼)

The ear parts connect with a clear plate that fits between the front and back hair parts, and should be compatible with most Nendoroids!

All the items here will be on sale at WonFes at Sales Corner B! 

A more detailed map will be available on the site at a later stage!

Many more items are also planned to be add to Sales Corner B in future updates, so keep checking the website for updates! ♡

The website will also be updated with booth information and stage information in the coming weeks, so be sure to add it to your bookmarks – particularly if you’re going to the event! An English summary of the information will also be added to the website in the coming weeks!

⇒　http://whl4u.jp/

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

“Ah! Onee-chan! You went to the amusement park with the producer!”
“H-Huh!? How did you see that?!”

A date between two sisters with Goro-chan completely left out of the story. He is more than content with the food on his plate.

– Luka

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（The countdown to WonFes…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… begins!!!)
（　∪ ∪
と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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