Month: February 2016

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Hobby Maker’s Joint Figure Exhibition Winter 2016: Part 2

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I will be continuing my coverage of the Hobby Maker’s Joint Figure Exhibition Winter 2016! You can find the previous article in the series here!

What is the Hobby Maker’s Joint Figure Exhibition?

The event is a special industry-only exhibition run by Good Smile Company which allows dealers and the media to get a close look at upcoming releases from various manufacturers. The event includes the most recent works of various different companies!

Today I’m going to be taking a look at some of Max Factory’s goodies as well as some other items that caught my attention from other companies!

– Max Factory –

Scale figures, figma and plastic models! ♪

* The smiley face is for items that were not allowed to be photographed!

Hatsune Miku: Orange Blossom Ver.

The pearl paintwork makes her look so pretty and shiny!

It really looks like she has jumped right out of the Project DIVA 2nd game! ☆

Cherno Alpha

This figure also features a lighting effect!

See here for an example ⇒ http://whl4u.jp/wh23/exhibit/gallery/en/#142

IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls and LoveLive figma!

Different idols come together in the figma world! ♡

figma Mika Jougasaki: 346 Production ver. is currently up for preorder! (●´ω｀●)

figma Saitama

＼Saitama-sensei!!／

The long awaited figma of the strongest hero alive! That expression is perfect…!

figma Prinz Eugen

“Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen, heading out!”

The ship parts give her impressive volume for a figma! I can’t wait to see what expressions she will come with! ♪

figFIX Kinomoto Sakura: Battle Costume ver.

I’m sure fans will remember this outfit well! ★

The use of translucent sections on the outfit makes for a very faithful rendition of the outfit! A lovely 1/12 scale figure of Sakura and Kero-chan!

– Phat! Company –

Lots of cute girls… and a ninja!


Minami Niita: LOVE LAIKA Ver., Azusa Miura, Ami & Mami Futami!

The ongoing IDOLM@STER Blu-ray&DVD series as well as a figure to display together with Anastasia: LOVE LAIKA Ver.! ♥︎

figma Ninja Slayer: Animation Ver.

“Domo. I am figma Ninja Slayer: Animation Ver.”

The scarf is fitted with joints all the way along allowing for all sorts of epic ninja poses! (●´ω｀●)


– FREEing –

Huge bunny girls and Berserk figures! ☆

Fate T Harlaown, Vita

The included parts and effect parts look fantastic!

Both of them look ready – and confident – for battle!

– AQUAMARINE –

Mirai Kasuga – Million Spark! –

The enthusiastic young idol posed showing off her hard work on stage! I can’t wait to see her painted!! ♡

– WING / PLAY FUTURE / SOUYOKUSHA / TOMYTEC  –


All sorts of Nendoroids, figma and scale figures!

Both the Nendoroid and figma series are ‘open architecture’, meaning that other companies are also able to release figures under the brand name!

Anyway, that’ all for GSC distributed figures! Now let’s take a look at a few unrelated items that I found interesting! ♪

– TAKARA TOMY –

Ball jointed chibi Haikyu!! mascots, and Osomatsu-san beanbag plushies!

– Sol International –

The Rin Matsuoka figure introduced during the WonFes night-time live broadcast! I get the feeling preorders are going to be opening soon…!

– ALGERNON PRODUCT –

A reasoning card game based at the end of the Edo era! You take the role of one of the notable personalities of the era and try to find out who the other players are! (ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

– COSPA –

More and more characters joining the ‘held-up’ rubber straps! The Saiyans look great!!

– MEDICOS ENTERTAINMENT –

More and more figures are joining the ‘minissimo’ series of chibi articulated figures! I wonder what will be joining next…

– MEDICOM TOY –

The Matsuno brothers as BEAR BRICKs! I love the shapes of their mouths! ★

– Orchid Seed –

The metallic paintwork really stood out on this one! The purple colors also make for a rather unique figure!

– ‎UNION CREATIVE –

Scale figures from ‘ALL OUT!!’! Just look at those impressive muscles!! (/ω＼)

– REVOLVE –

De La Fille from Granblue Fantasy!! The amount of details on this one is absolutely stunning, and I really can’t wait to see her in color!! (✿´ ꒳ ` ) ♪

– Daimou –

These kigurumi memo pads were too cute to not take a photo of! (*´Д｀)=з

– movic –

Sakura-chan, Tomoyo-chan and Kero-chan in a lovely DX set! Cute little heart-shaped bases are also included!

– Ken Elephant –

Such classic packaging! This will tickle the nostalgia of many toy collectors!! ♥︎

– KAIYODO –

A collaboration between the world-wide popular Mr.COLOR paint and DANBO!!! These will be released as capsule toys!!

I’m sure there was something for everyone at the event!

These were only a few things on display, I wish I could show everything but I just don’t have the time unfortunately! ((＞д＜))

Be sure to see the respective companies site for more details on each item!!


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oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… the second half of February!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Hobby Maker’s Joint Figure Exhibition Winter 2016: Part 1

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be bringing everyone some photos from the recent Hobby Maker’s Joint Figure Exhibition Winter 2016!

 

What is the Hobby Maker’s Joint Figure Exhibition?

The event is a special industry-only exhibition run by Good Smile Company which allows dealers and the media to get a close look at upcoming releases from various manufacturers. The event includes the most recent works of various different companies!

Just like last time, the event was held at the Akihabara UDX building!

Now that the company offices are also in Akihabara, it was nice and close for me to go and take photos! The amount of companies on display this time around was also a new record!! (・∀・)

With WonFes only just behind us, all the latest goodies from each company was on display – each and every item looked so amazing! The event also has distributors and wholesalers in attendance, making it a great place to create new business connections too! (*´Д｀)=з

This blog will be taking a look at the Good Smile Company Corner!

Nendoroids and Petites, scale figures, Nendoroid Co-de and more! So much colourful variation to be had! Here are a few of my favourites in closer detail! ＼(●´ω｀●)ノ

– Yuudachi Kai Ni –

An item that will look lovely displayed with Shigure Kai Ni!

Plus, there was also some talk of a possible rerelease for Shigure at the same time as Yuudachi’s release!

 

– Nendoroid Shoukaku / Zuikaku –

These two also just have to be displayed together!

– Prinz Eugen –

Guten Morgen！

Prinz’s lovely body as well as her sizeable ship parts transformed into a scale figure! I can’t wait to see this one painted! ♪

– Nendoroid Taihou –

“Admiral… I shall bring you and your team victory!”

The way her hair is sculpted blowing to the side makes her seem like she is really out at sea! The details on her outfit, the ship parts and the sea planes are also all fantastic!

– Nendoroid Cyan –

Plasmagica’s vocalist and guitarist! ★

The little Myumon version of Cyan is also included! You can’t quite see it in this photo, but her tail is there!

 

– Homura Akemi ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~ –

What is beyond those wistful eyes…!

This figure based on Ume-sensei’s illustration is currently up for preorder! (*´Д｀)=з

⇒　Homura Akemi ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~

 

– Megumi Kato –

The next in the Saekano ‘dressing’ figure series! (´□｀｡)

The third following on from Utaha Kasumigaoka and Eriri Spencer Sawamura!

– Nendoroid Co-de Aroma Kurosu Holic Trick Classic Cyalume Co-de & Mikan Shiratama Silky Heart Cyalume  –

A demon and an angel joining the Co-de series! ♥︎

Don’t forget that Nendoroid Co-de: Falulu – Marionette Mu Cyalume Co-de is also currently up for preorder! (σ・∀・)σ

– Nendoroid Co-de Hatsune Miku: Hatsune Miku Co-de/Rasberryism Co-de –

Miku-san is also joining the Co-de series! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

The ‘Bless You Co-de’ is also under way, and the ‘Sweet Pumpkin Co-de’ has also been announced! ♪


– Nendoroid Petite Hatsune Miku Renewal –

A newly sculpted set of Nendoroid Petite Vocaloids!

The differences in their design then and now are so clear, even in Nendoroid Petite size!

 

– Uzuki Shimamura: Crystal Night Party Ver. –

Apologies for the long wait since her reveal! (●´ω｀●)

Just look at those open arms and gentle smile ready to pull anyone in! Not to mention that lovely frilly skirt!! So many details for fans to enjoy! Shiburin is also in development!

– Nendoroid Koishi Komeiji & Satori Komeiji –

The Komeiji sisters looking adorable! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾♡

Nendoroid Koishi Komeiji is currently up for preorder! Orders at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP even include an original B3 tapestry illustrated by ideolo!

 

– Zhenhua Lou –

A simple pose that really captures the motion of the moment! (/ω＼)

I can’t wait to take a nice close look at her once she is painted!

 

– Saber Alter: huke Collaboration Package –

The presence of this figure is undeniable!

She brings out an entire universe around her, showing off the quality of the WonHobby Selection series of figures! She is currently up for preorder!

⇒ Saber Alter: huke Collaboration Package

 

– Nendoroid En Yufuin –

Hirameki Prince, Battle Lover Cerulean!

He is going to be up for preorder very soon! There are also some optional parts that have yet to be revealed that I think any Nendoroid fans will enjoy! ♡

 

– Nendoroid Co-de: Mikazuki Munechika Internal Affairs Ver. –

A lovely new outfit for fans to enjoy Mikazuki in! ε=(｡・д・｡)

As he is a Co-de figure the pose is locked in place, but he is more affordable for that!

 

– Osomatsu-san Trading Figures  –

Trading figures even smaller than Nendoroid Petites!

Plus all six of the Matsuno brothers have also been announced as Nendoroids!

△ I can’t wait to see the expressions and optional parts!

I hope everyone saw something they liked!

All the items shown here have no specific release or official announce date just yet, but keep your eyes on the official site! ★

Keep your eyes on the blog for the next update, where I will take a look at Max Factory and other companies figures! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

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The WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 Products are currently available for order! ヽ(*· ω· )人(· ω· *)ノ

Nendoroid Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.

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!

figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl ver.

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.

Medicchu Granblue Fantasy: Lyria & Jita Idol Ver. Set

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!

Dekacchu Ranko Kanzaki

From the anime series ‘THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS’ comes a huge Dekacchu figure of Ranko Kanzaki! Not only is she an impressive size, but she also comes with fire and ice effect parts to bring out the ‘dark power’ that wells inside her! Enjoy the company of the huge Ranko Kanzaki in your collection!

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

From the popular anime series Girls und Panzer comes a 1/12th scale figure of the Ankou Team’s tank, the Panzer IV Ausf. H upgraded into to its D-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!

figma Ankou Team Set

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 a headset 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)

Preorders are open until the 15th February at 21:00JST! ヽ(ﾟ◇ﾟ )ﾉ

Don’t miss out!


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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（I’ve recently been having…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… lots of computer trouble!)
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と_）_））

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

雪ミク＆ラビット・ユキネ衣装原案（2016）：御伽こたつ ラビット・ユキネ原案：nekosumi © Crypton Future Media,
INC. www.piapro.net ©T-ARTS / syn Sophia / テレビ東京 / PP製作委員会 ©GIRLS und
PANZER Projekt © Cygames, Inc. © GOOD SMILE
COMPANY ©BNEI／PROJECT CINDERELLA

 

 

 

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Saber Alter: huke Collaboration Package from Eight Different Angles

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I’m currently on a business trip in Taiwan! It’s so much warmer than Japan, it feels like Spring already! (●´ω｀●)

Anyway, today I’m going to show off more photos from this product that recently went up for preorder…

Saber Alter: huke Collaboration Package

Today I’ll be taking a look at her from eight different angles! ★

The famous illustration of Saber Alter by popular illustrator huke has been transformed into a 1/7th scale figure released together with a high quality replica print of the original illustration!

The intricate details of both her dress and rugged armor have been beautifully sculpted to create a lovely rendition of the illustration. Her pale skin contrasts with the various shades of black in her armor, creating a beautiful mix of colors that look amazing on display. In addition, fans of huke’s works get to enjoy the incredible illustration with a high quality replica print included with the figure. Be sure to add the ominous Saber Alter to your collection in her most detailed rendition yet!
Let’s take a look! ♪

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…isn’t she magnificent?!

Each angle brings out a whole different set of amazing details to enjoy!

The jagged parts of the armor look so different depending on the angle you look from, and the contrast between the black, heavy looking armor and her frilly white dress is such a treat for the eyes! The difference between the amount of visible bare skin from the front and the back is also quite a nice highlight for me! I’m going to be taking a much closer look in a more detailed blog next week once I’m back in Japan!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Power and beauty together in a single figure!

Saber Alter: huke Collaboration Package

She is currently up for preorder!

Product Details: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5482/

She also comes with an approximately A3 replica print of the original art!

Not only do you get the incredible figure, but also a high quality replica print of huke’s original artwork!! Such a lovely package!! (/ω＼)

This product is a part of the WonHobby selection! Let’s have a quick recap!

What is the WonHobby Selection?

A selection of products brought to you by Good Smile Company, featuring only the highest quality figures. Meticulous sculptwork, intricate paintwork with unique artistic flair and superior quality products made for those wanting to add only the best to their collection. Experience the Extraordinary.

⇒　WonHobby Selection Special Page

Here are the previous products in the line-up: 

· The Colossus Titan: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver.
· Ren: Rhyme Mode Ver.
· Yamato Kai: Heavy Armament Ver.
· GearTribe Hatsune Miku GT Project 2014 Ver.
· Musashi Kai: Heavy Armament Ver.
· Musashi: Heavy Armament Ver.
· Guts
· Kongo Bust
· Kongo Bust: Keiondou Ver.
· Sun Priestess Tamayorihime
· Sorceress　
· Atago: Heavy Armament Ver.

Preorders for Saber Alter: huke Collaboration Package close on the 30th March 2016 at 21:00JST! Don’t miss out!

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The WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 Products are currently available for order! ヽ(*· ω· )人(· ω· *)ノ

Nendoroid Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.

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!

figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl ver.

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.

Medicchu Granblue Fantasy: Lyria & Jita Idol Ver. Set

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!

Dekacchu Ranko Kanzaki

From the anime series ‘THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS’ comes a huge Dekacchu figure of Ranko Kanzaki! Not only is she an impressive size, but she also comes with fire and ice effect parts to bring out the ‘dark power’ that wells inside her! Enjoy the company of the huge Ranko Kanzaki in your collection!

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

From the popular anime series Girls und Panzer comes a 1/12th scale figure of the Ankou Team’s tank, the Panzer IV Ausf. H upgraded into to its D-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!

figma Ankou Team Set

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 a headset 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)

Preorders are open until the 15th February at 21:00JST! ヽ(ﾟ◇ﾟ )ﾉ

Don’t miss out!


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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（We had…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… a public holiday yesterday!!!)
（　∪ ∪
と_）_））

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

Illustration by huke

© TYPE-MOON

雪ミク＆ラビット・ユキネ衣装原案（2016）：御伽こたつ ラビット・ユキネ原案：nekosumi © Crypton Future Media,
INC. www.piapro.net ©T-ARTS / syn Sophia / テレビ東京 / PP製作委員会 ©GIRLS und
PANZER Projekt © Cygames, Inc. © GOOD SMILE
COMPANY ©BNEI／PROJECT CINDERELLA

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Saber Alter: huke Ver… Preorders Start Tomorrow!

Tomorrow…

Preorders for Saber Alter: huke Ver. Open!

The famous illustration of Saber Alter by popular illustrator huke has been transformed into a 1/7th scale figure! The intricate details of both her dress and rugged armor have been beautifully sculpted to create a lovely rendition of the illustration.Her pale skin contrasts with the various shades of black in her armor, creating a beautiful mix of colors that look amazing on display. Be sure to add the ominous Saber Alter to your collection in her most detailed rendition yet!

Special Site: http://special.goodsmile.info/saber-alter_huke-ver/en/

A dream collaboration between Fate/stay Night and huke!☆

huke’s unique, jagged artwork and delicate touch have been transformed into a stunning 1/7th scale figure! Saber Alter: huke Ver! This item is joining the Wonderful Hobby Selection series of top-quality figures, and will be sold at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP as well as at our international partner shops!

What is the WonHobby Selection?

 

 

A selection of products brought to you by Good Smile Company, featuring only the highest quality figures. Meticulous sculptwork, intricate paintwork with unique artistic flair and superior quality products made for those wanting to add only the best to their collection. Experience the Extraordinary.

⇒　WonHobby Selection Special Page

Here are the previous products in the line-up: 

· The Colossus Titan: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver.
· Ren: Rhyme Mode Ver.
· Yamato Kai: Heavy Armament Ver.
· GearTribe Hatsune Miku GT Project 2014 Ver.
· Musashi Kai: Heavy Armament Ver.
· Musashi: Heavy Armament Ver.
· Guts
· Kongo Bust
· Kongo Bust: Keiondou Ver.
· Sun Priestess Tamayorihime
· Sorceress　
· Atago: Heavy Armament Ver.

 

I’m going to be splitting my reviews of this figure over a couple of blogs to try and really show off just how incredible she is! The next blog will take a look at her from eight different angles! ♪

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The WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 Products are currently available for order! ヽ(*· ω· )人(· ω· *)ノ

Nendoroid Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.

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!

figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl ver.

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.

Medicchu Granblue Fantasy: Lyria & Jita Idol Ver. Set

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!

 

Dekacchu Ranko Kanzaki

From the anime series ‘THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS’ comes a huge Dekacchu figure of Ranko Kanzaki! Not only is she an impressive size, but she also comes with fire and ice effect parts to bring out the ‘dark power’ that wells inside her! Enjoy the company of the huge Ranko Kanzaki in your collection!

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

From the popular anime series Girls und Panzer comes a 1/12th scale figure of the Ankou Team’s tank, the Panzer IV Ausf. H upgraded into to its D-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!

figma Ankou Team Set

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 a headset 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)

Preorders are open until the 15th February at 21:00JST! ヽ(ﾟ◇ﾟ )ﾉ

Don’t miss out!


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WonFes 2016 Winter Sneak Peek

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

 

Just one day left to WonFes!!

Today has been a day filled with preparation for the big event as well as the Nendoroid 10th anniversary live!! We are getting everything ready to make sure this is an event to remember!

But now it is time for the usual sneak peeks!!

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How many items did you recognize?!

Be sure to check out the full gallery this weekend!
It will also be available in English this time around!
I hope everyone finds some new figures they like!!

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figma Vehicles: Panzer IV Ausf. H “D-Spec” & figma Ankou Team Set!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I often listen to that Pravda Girls High School song while working! Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at more WonFes products, starting with…

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

From the popular anime series Girls und Panzer comes a 1/12th scale figure of the Ankou Team’s tank, the Panzer IV Ausf. H upgraded into to its D-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!

The Mk.IV Special in 1/12th Scale!

This is the upgraded version of the Panzer IV Ausf. D into its ‘H’ specifications! The reliable tank of the Ankou Team!!  ٩(๑òωó๑)۶

⇒ Product Details

The rather large tank is so intricately detailed, and even includes motors for it to drive forward!


Just look how large the box is!

I decided to ask the head planner for the project what his highlight points were for the tank – let’s take a closer look at each of them!


① Faithful Rendition

The area where Miho sits as well as the little hatches on the side can all be opened up! All the little bolts, latches and screws are also faithfully included on the design!

② Removable Armor

The armored side parts of the tank can each be individually removed! (σ・∀・)σ

This allows you to display the tank showing off more of the caterpillar tracks!

③ 6-Spoked Wheels!

The previously released “Finals” tank has 8 spokes, but this one has been correctly adjusted to the designs from the series! (Although, the actual tank apparently had seven spokes!)

Make sure you don’t miss out on this chance if you’re a Girls und Panzer fan! ♪

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

After sales at WonFes, it will be up for order at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP from the 7th February at 16:00JST!

⇒　More details available on this page!

By the way, as the tank is 1/12 scale…

It’s the perfect size for figmas!☆

Which leads me onto the next WonFes item…

The figma Ankou Team Set! 

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.

“All vehicles, follow the Ankou Team!”

All five girls in the Ankou team are being released together in this set! ♪

⇒ Product Details

Each character comes with two expressions, as well as a couple of optional parts to recreate everything from tank riding scenes to more everyday kind of scenes! (●´ω｀●)

The set also includes a variety of optional parts including a headset with alternate hair parts, binoculars, a tank shell, cellphone, tank textbook and skirt parts for sitting! You can combine this item with the tank above to recreate this amazing scene!

Enter Enter Mission! ♪

Plus, the set also comes with an extra goodie… ♥︎

A Panzer IV Ausf. D Tank Equipment Set (Brown) is also included! 

Spare tank tread, s-shaped hook, fire extinguisher, spanner, wirecutters, track tensioner, crowbar (large/small), hand axe, crank handle, jack, jack base, cleaning rod and shovel! All sorts of parts to bring out the world of tanks even more!! This equipment set will also be available through standard sales at a later date!

But it comes as a completely free bonus with the set!

The figma Ankou Team Set! 

After sales at WonFes, they will be up for order at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP from the 7th February at 16:00JST!

⇒　More details available on this page!

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Also be sure to check out my previous review of Nendoroid and figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.!

Product Details:

⇒ Nendoroid Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.
⇒ figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.

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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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Atago: Heavy & Light Armament Ver.

Today’s main feature!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at Max Factory’s…

Atago: Heavy Armament Ver.!♥︎

From the browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a scale figure of the 2nd Takao-class Heavy Cruiser – Atago! This is a special ‘Heavy Armament Ver.’ that will be a new addition to Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s ‘Wonderful Hobby Selection’ series of top-quality figures!

This version of Atago has her equipped with her three 20.3cm Twin Gun Mounts to recreate the complete Atago for fans to enjoy! Her fluttering skirt and long, gently waving hair can be enjoyed from any angle you please! Not to mention you can enjoy both the stunning body and the impressive ship parts of Atago with this Heavy Armament Ver. in your collection!

“Atago, ready for departure! ♪”

A 1/8th scale figure of the 2nd Takao-class Heavy Cruiser with a gentle and calming personality, Atago! The figure is filled with highlights – from the three Twin Gun Mounts to her long hair twirling around her and her even longer skirt waving about! Not to mention her rather impressive bosom!!

The ship was made in the Kure Naval Arsenal with a beautifully balanced body as well as heavy arms for combat! Her charms have really come out on the figure nicely! ₍₍ (ง ˙ω˙)ว ⁾⁾

The stockings she is wearing also have been painted so amazingly! Just look at the stretched out parts that reveal a little more of the skin color of her beautiful legs!

△ The lighter and darker shades look so perfect!
Let’s twist her around for a look from the back!

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The large ship parts that surround her in an arc give her such an amazing presence!

The skirt flowing down like a gown also looks fantastic, with a very beautiful blue gradient that really makes the sculpt look like fabric! ★

The difference between the mechanical ship parts and the soft looking curves of her body make for a lovely contrast!

The ship parts look so cold, yet the body looks so warm…

Another amazing thing about her sculpt is the various creases on her outfit! Look at any of the photos and I’m sure you will agree!

Even the reverse side of her skirt and the frills on her sleeves have been faithfully included! ♡

This product is the latest addition to the…

WonHobby Selection!

What is the WonHobby Selection?

A selection of products brought to you by Good Smile Company, featuring only the highest quality figures. Meticulous sculptwork, intricate paintwork with unique artistic flair and superior quality products made for those wanting to add only the best to their collection. Experience the Extraordinary.

You can see the full set of products in the series over on the page below!

⇒ WonHobby Selection Special Page

The latest addition to the top-notch quality figure series is this …

Atago: Heavy Armament Ver.!

△ High quality and a faithful rendition of the character! ♪

Let’s take a closer look at her ship parts! ∩( ✧Д✧)∩

△ As you can see in comparison to my hands, they are rather large!

The golden chain section is so intricate! Let’s get a close up! ★


△ The slack cloth-like part at the base of the turrets also looks great!

Each of the batteries is fitted with a ball joint which also allows you to pose her with slightly different nuances!

Be sure to add the capricious cruiser to your collection!

Atago: Heavy Armament Ver.

She will available for preorder from tomorrow! ♪

This product will available at our international partner shops as well as from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP!

There is also an alternate version available without the ship parts included!

Atago: Light Armament Ver.!

From the browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a scale figure of the 2nd Takao-class Heavy Cruiser – Atago! The dynamic movement of her lovely blond hair, cheerful smile on her face as well as the large ‘tanks’ are all faithfully recreated in figure form. Be sure to add the capacious cruiser to your collection!

“I’m Atago. Please don’t forget me, Admiral.”

A slightly more simple figure, but without the ship parts you do get a nice look at her lovely hips and bottom!

Even without the ship parts, Atago is such a stunning figure! ♥︎


△ Look at the little planes on the top of her tights!

Simply pick the version that suits you better!

Atago: Light Armament Ver.

This version will also be available from tomorrow! ☆

This version will be available at all stores as normal, as well as the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP! ♪

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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 ♥︎

Garden BBQ Date with Rin & Hanayo,

Of course with White rice and Ramen Nyann!!

 

– 4niconicosmile

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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Nendoroid and figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I recently bought a new pair of office slippers! Though I really liked my last pair so it was quite a difficult change!

Anyway! Today I’m going to be taking a look at these two WonFes products!

Nendoroid Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.

figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.

Both these items will be on sale at Wonder Festival this weekend and will also be available for order from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP for a limited time from the 7th February at 16:00JST!

⇒ For more details about web orders please see this page!

First up let’s take a closer look at…

Nendoroid Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.

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!

Snow Miku is ready to play until the ski slopes melt away!

The sporty and energetic Snow Miku is ready to head for the ski slopes! She looks so cute even from the back! ★

△The twintails are fitted with Nendoroid joints for all sorts of posing options!

This is how the box looks!

It opens in quite a different way to normal Nendoroid packages! As usual the Snow Miku Nendoroid packaging is quite different to the standard Nendoroid packaging design! ☆

The reverse side of the box looks like so! ٩( ‘ω’ )و

All sorts of poses of Snow Miku enjoying an active Winter!

The text on the top of the box here reads ‘An action figure ready to take to the snowscape’!

The package illustration also has a familiar looking snow sculpture…

There is actually one more hidden bonus on the package, so be sure to keep a look out for it! (ฅΦωΦ)ฅ

Another part of the figure that has to be noted of of course the knitted hat! 

Each hat has been carefully hand-knitted to ensure it is nice and warm!! ♡

The packaging comes with the hat unattached like so…

So you will need to first remove her twintails, place the hat over her head and then line-up the holes in the hat to match up with the twintail holes! ♪

 △ The buttons on the hat are made with natural wood!
As the hats are handmade please note that each is slightly different though!

This time Miku has joints in her elbows and knees for more active poses!

She also comes with various items for dynamic action scenes!

① Skis

The shiny ski goggles attach to the inside of the front hair parts!

This means that you don’t need to remove the hat each time you attach and remove the goggles! ♪

Plus as I’m sure you’ve noticed…

She comes with a special oblique base made in the image of a ski slope!

This makes her skiing poses even more convincing!

△ The included snow parts also have space to insert the skis and ski poles!

② Snowboard

This connects into small holes on the bottom of her feet! ヽ(•̀ω•́ )ゝ✧

The snowboard can also be placed in the snow parts above!

③ Snowball

She also comes with a special left hand that allows her to cold the snowball!

Plus this grinning expression is perfect for a snowball fight! A little effect part to display the snowball flying through the air is also included!!

And the more comical chibi expression is perfect for when she slips in the snow! (´□｀｡)

An icy effect part by her feet is also included, and can used for all sorts of different things! The fact that the expression is blushing also makes it quite easy to use in other situations as well!

“D-do you want to have a snowball fight with me?”

This is Snow Miku asking someone she likes out to a snowball fight! I think she would be a bit of a tsundere character! ☆

Nendoroid Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.

After sales at WonFes, she will be on sale at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP from the 7th February at 16:00JST!

⇒　More details available on this page!

Moving on…

figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver.

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.

The Winter songstress is skiing down the slopes as a figma!♡

A lovely smile just as dazzling as the white snow! Plus her outfit has has a bit of a glossy paint job! ★

△ The spiralling twintails made with translucent parts are so beautiful!

This is how the box looks!

The kind of argyle design at the top of the box is so cute! (●´ω｀●)

The packaging is separated into two layers like this!

The items on the left look to be filled with Winter fun! ★

Let’s take a closer look at each of them! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

① Skis

Probably the first Winter sport that comes to most peoples mind! ★

You can also pose her just holding the skis and poles instead, like so…

The above expression is her smiling expression, but her neck-warmer is covering up her mouth creating a bit of a different feeling! ≡Σ((( つ•̀ω•́)つ

Even Rabbit Yukine’s hat looks rather warm and fuzzy!

△The Yukine with the Nednoroid is quite puffy like a plushie,
but the figma version is a little more slimmed down!

② Snowboard

The joints of the figma allow for some awesome jump poses!

The twintails are also fitted with joints to really create a dynamic feeling to the figure that makes it look like she could jump to life at any second! (σ・∀・)σ

Plus, as mentioned during the live broadcast, her goggles can also be removed! Σ(･ω･ﾉ)ﾉ！

An alternate hair part for the goggles is included! This expression together with the way she is holding the goggles… this figma allows for so many stories to be told!!  ♪

figma Miku Snow Owl Ver.

After sales at WonFes, she will be on sale at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP from the 7th February at 16:00JST!

⇒　More details available on this page!

Enjoy Winter with these two sporty Snow Mikus!! Make sure you don’t miss out!! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾♡

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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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Homura Akemi ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

It makes me sad to think that January has already somehow passed by… the start of February means that WonFes is just around the corner!!

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

Homura Akemi
~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~!

From ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: The Beginning Story / The Everlasting’ comes a scale figure of Homura Akemi in her Puella Magi outfit. The figure is based on the original key visual for the movie, originally illustrated by character designer Ume Aoki.

Even the finer details such as how her hair sways in the wind has been carefully detailed for fans to enjoy in their collection. Be sure to display her with the previously released Kaname Madoka ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~!

“I wouldn’t mind being stuck in a never-ending maze… as long as it was for you.”

Dressed up in her Puella Magi outfit with her hair swaying in the wind around her as she looks ahead with wistful eyes – Homura Akemi as a lovely 1/8th scale figure! The figure is based on the original key visual for the movie, originally illustrated by character designer Ume Aoki-sensei!

Both her hands look so amazing! One holding down her hand and another holding a pistol! Not to mention her nails painted a beautiful pink!! ♪

The frilly skirt fluttering around as well is just as lovely, and the creases in her outfit in areas like her elbows and hips look absolutely fantastic! ☆

This is how she looks from the back!

The forward-bent posture she is posed makes the fluttering look of the skirt even more enjoyable from the back! The ribbon on her back also sways around with her hair!! This angle also gets you a nice look at her glossy black tights!!

You can also just see the nape of her neck! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾♡

The gentle floating feeling of the figure is then completed with these rosy cheeks and adorable expression…

She looks so gentle, and yet the wistful in her eyes is also very clear…

I feel like there is something on the other side of those eyes that I’ll reach if I just keep staring into them. While the pose is overall quite a simple one, it still has so many unique touches and charms! It catches my attention in so many different ways! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

Be sure to add her to your collection to enjoy whenever you please!

Homura Akemi
~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!

Keep your eyes on the GSC Site for more details! ♪

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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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Tomorrow at 20:00JST  is the WonFes Special of Kahotan Broadcast!

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WonFes 2016 Special Broadcast ♪

Date: 2nd February 2016 at 20:00JST~
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv250924660

Contents:

A look at what can be found at GSC’s booth at this year’s Winter Wonder Festival! We’ll be taking a look at various products on this site: http://whl4u.jp/en/

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I hope to see you there! 

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎


Miku thinks this is lovely weather for a romantic outing!

Sadly no one else agrees…

 

– Adagio

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（Get the Ehomaki and beans!)
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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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