Month: June 2016

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Super Sonico: Racing Ver.

Today’s Main Feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at Max Factory’s… 
Super Sonico: Racing Ver.!

From the anime series ‘SoniAni’ comes a figure of Super Sonico as she appeared in episode 10 of the series, dressed in the 2013 Racing Miku Supporters’ outfit! The figure is based on an illustration by character designer Santa Tsuji, and faithfully keeps all of the impressive volume!

The beautiful curves of Sonico’s bosom and bottom have all been carefully sculpted for fans to enjoy, and the different textures all over the figure have also been carefully recreated through intricate paintwork.

Super Sonico wearing a Racing Miku Supporter’s outfit!♥︎

The vocalist and guitarist for ‘Daiichi Uchuu Sokudo’ Super Sonico-chan has been made into an eye-catching figure dressed up in the 2013 Racing Miku Supporters’ outfit!

The glossy appearance of the outfit has been faithfully reproduced on the figure as well as the semi-transparent parts that give the entire outfit a somewhat futuristic appearance. Even her stockings have been beautifully painted to show the stretching material, giving them such a realistic appearance! (●´ω｀●)

Let’s see how she looks from the back! ♪

Your eyes do tend to jump to that lovely round bottom, but also take note of the lovely detail on her pink twin-tailed hair as it flutters behind her! ♪

The crisp appearance of her outfit still has various creases that make out the curves of her body so perfectly… you can tell just how lovely and soft her skin is…

Delicious!! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾

The sculpting is one thing, but coupled with the paintwork you can tell the difference between the textures so nicely… it makes you want to reach and and feel her delicious bosom for yourself! ★

Speaking of areas that you want to reach out and touch, this area really calls out to me as well…

Her Waist!

I can’t stop this vision in my mind of putting my finger in that bend at her waist! The skin looks so soft that it’s hard to believe the figure is made from PVC…! The forward bent pose also creates that little gap between her clothes and her skin!! (´□｀｡)

Another area that can’t be missed out on…

Those Thighs!!

The stockings are clearly quite thin, and the depressions made by Sonico’s graceful hand as it grips onto her leg makes me wish I could grab the leg myself and feel that softness!! It’s like the hand is sinking into her leg!! (*´Д｀)=з

You can really get a feel what areas of the figure the sculptor YOSHI-san and planner Kaneko Nitohei have focused on… which combined with the paintwork by Hiroyuki Hirose creates such a lively, touchable figure of Sonico… I could just stare at her all day long!!

But this figure isn’t ALL about the body, she also has this adorable baby face which shows off her personality as well!!♥︎

The little details around her eyes really bring out such a beautiful face!! This is the sweet Sonico that we have all come to love!! The contrast between the cute face and those overwhelming boobies is just another aspect of Sonico’s charm!

Let’s take a quick 360° look at her!

Even though the outfit is so revealing and should be one of those figures that are more for their erotic side… Sonico’s innocent smile has this weird effect that makes you want to love her for her character as well!! It’s hard to put into words but the figure really is such a pleasure to look at in so many ways!

By the way!! The thing she is wearing underneath the miniskirt is a part of her outfit! Not panties!! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

△ They’re not panties so no need to be embarrassed!
Be sure to add the charming Sonico-chan to your collection!

Super Sonico: Racing Ver.!


She is currently up for preorder! ♡

Product Details: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5705/

Preorders at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will be available until the 29th June 2016 at 21:00, so don’t miss out! ♪

⇒ Super Sonico: Racing Ver. (GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP)

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Finally a quick notice!

Nendoroid Course applications for the GOODSMILE RACING & TeamUKYO Personal Sponsors are currently open! ★

The official character of the Hatsune Miku GT Project ‘Racing Miku’ is joining the Nendoroids in her 2016 outfit!

This years outfit is illustrated by popular animator Mai Yoneyama, and is based on the image of a Phoenix! Optional parts include a colorful flag to wave in support of the team, as well as a Nendoroid car for Miku to ride in!

The Nendoroid is only available to personal sponsors! Make sure you don’t miss out!

The figma course is also accepting applications!

　⇒ More Info HERE! 

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

This photo was taken at a lake in Kumamoto prefecture, Aso city last year in May.

I am currently living in Kumamoto, currently toward the north of the prefecture, but I often bring my friends to Aso city when they come to visit. There is an area in Aso called Sensuikyo that gives such a beautiful look at Mt. Aso – it is a well known location for tourists to see. Due to the earthquake that took place on the 23rd May 2016, the roads and paths that connect to Sensuikyo have been badly damaged and there is no way to reach the beautiful place. As one of the biggest attractions to the area, it has caused quite the blow to tourism in Aso.

When I took this photo I could never have imagined the disaster that would strike here. I can hardly remember why I took Kitakami-san and Ooi-san out with me here… I think I wanted to climb some mountains with the Kancolle girls. To be honest, the disaster did not affect me too much personally, but I want to pass on my condolences to all those that have suffered any losses in the disaster. I look forward to the day the I can come back to Sensuikyo and enjoy this scenery once again.

 

– Scott Yoshida

 

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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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 1st Stage

Today’s Main Feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at a product shipping out from GSC on the 3rd June…

Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 1st Stage! 

The 1st Stage includes Otoya Ittoki, Masato Hijirikawa, Tokiya Ichinose and Ren Jinguji from ST☆RISH as well as Reiji Kotobuki and Ranmaru Kurosaki from QUARTET NIGHT! ! Each character is dressed up in their respective group’s stage outfit and is ready to create a love revolution in adorable Nendoroid Petite size!

The idols have passed 2000% and are ready to start a love revolution!

Nendoroid Petites from the popular anime series, ‘Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions’! Each of the shining idols has been captured so nicely in the set! Each of them stands just 65mm in height but the details and their outfits and expressions is absolutely amazing! ☆

Let’s take a closer look at them one-by-one! (●´ω｀●)

–  ST☆RISH –

Otoya Ittoki

Masato Hijirikawa

Tokiya Ichinose

Ren Jinguji

– QUARTET  NIGHT –

Reiji Kotobuki

Ranmaru Kurosaki

Reiji’s hat can also be removed and even placed on other characters as long as you can get it to balance!!

△ Be sure to try the hat on some others if he joins your collection! ♪

The photos on today’s blog are not of a prototype but are actual samples of the final product! This is the exact same quality you will be be getting! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

The difference in gloss and matte paintwork on their outfits, the beautiful gradient colors of their eyes and the faithful representation of each of their hairstyles… everything is so perfect!! Plus, if you choose to buy a complete box set of the figures then you will also receive this as a bonus! ♡

A ST☆RISH Background Stage Sheet!

△ The sheet is made from paper! You’ll need to fold it together first!

Natsuki Shinomiya, Syo Kurusu and Cecil Aijima are all included in the second stage, so you can eventually have the complete ST☆RISH group performing on stage! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

△ The two QUARTET NIGHT members are enjoying the show!

By the way, a similar background sheet for QUARTET NIGHT’s stage is included with the Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 2nd Stage so they need not feel left out! 

Also note that Nendoroid Petite’s have a ball joint attachment at their lecks and their arms are connected by joints as well, allowing for slight changes in poses! (σ・∀・)σ

△ Here they are all in slightly different poses to normal! ♪

Be sure to find your favorite pose for each of them is they join your collection!♪

Note that these are collectible figures which means you won’t know what character is in the box until you have bought and opened it! However, if you choose to purchase a complete box of six, you will receive one of each of the characters – guaranteed! (✿´ ꒳ ` )

You can choose between being lucky and getting just one random Prince, or instead add all of them to your collection!

Either way, be sure to enjoy the love revolution with…

Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 1st Stage!

These will be on sale at animate and the animate Online Shop only! ★

Product Details: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5416/

The Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 2nd Stage is scheduled to follow close behind with a July release date!


△ 5 characters… and one secret character!

This is the bonus included with a box set purchase:

QUARTET NIGHT Background Stage Sheet!

Be sure to consider it when buying! ٩( ‘ω’ )و

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

This was Homu Homu’s idea but Madoka came along to help out! I’m cheering for those affected by the Kumamoto earthquakes!

– 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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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Miyuki Usami and Miya Usami

Hello everyone! Suwabe here! (@gsc_suwabe) Today I’m going to be taking a look at two of FREEing’s latest 1/4th scale figures…

Miya Usami and Miyuki Usami!

Let me first say that this ‘genre’ is one of my absolute best!

This is the first Kahotan Blog post where all of the photos have been taken directly with my own two hands, and I really hope some of my shots will help show off just how amazing these two are for everyone!! Let’s get started…

First up, lets get an idea of the 1/4th Scale!

Size comparison with an iPhone6!
(I have to say that I really envy that iPhone at the moment…)

Now that I look at it, it’s not really the greatest size comparison though… but trust me when I say that these two are really big! You can’t miss them!

Let’s take a closer look at each of them!
First up is the older sister – Miyuki Usami!

A 1/4th scale figure from Tony’s illustration series, “Tony’s Bunny Sisters”. The sexy Miyuki Usami is the older of the Usami sisters, and has been sculpted with a cool and composed look on her face as her long wavy hair flows around her.

She is wearing a pure white bunny suit with net tights made from real fabric to faithfully recreate her lascivious pose and beautiful body for fans to enjoy. Her younger sister Miya Usami will be on sale separately, and the two figures are designed to be displayed together to more faithfully recreate the scene from the original illustration (certain parts are interchangeable).

First a close-up of her face!

An absolute beauty, as you’d expect from anything based on Tony’s illustrations! The unique appearance of her eyes from the illustration have been captured so beautifully on the figure!

Such an elegant expression with such a contrasting outfit!! It’s perfect!!

The sculpting of her hair is also so very fine and detailed, and I believe I have found the best angle to enjoy it from! (`・ω・´)

The area covered up by her hair intrigues me, but we’ll take a closer look at that on her sister! For now…
Belly Button & Thighs!!

The bunny-girl outfit clings to her beautiful curves so perfectly, allowing you to enjoy every little bump and dent on her body – just look at  the little indent at her belly button! Not to mention the slight little gap between her thighs that let’s you peek through and see her curvaceous body… let’s go and check the other side!

I don’t know what you call it… but that point where the thighs connect to the bottom… I will always look at this area on scale figures – from the bottom!

For those who are not familiar with FREEing’s bunny series, also note that the net tights are made from real fabric! You can run your fingers along her legs and get the full realistic experience even with a figure!! Just be careful not to open any holes while doing so!!

What?! Another close-up of her face?

You might think so, but take a closer look!!

To be more specific , take a closer look around her hands… you’ll notice a part of her outfit seems to be folded down…

But you’ll have to wait till she joins your collection to see any more!!

I really wish I could show you… I really WANT to show you, but this is as far as I can go on this blog!  At the very least you can try and picture it for yourself from this side photo!!

But now with the older sister done, let’s move onto Miya Usami!

A 1/4th scale figure from Tony’s illustration series, “Tony’s Bunny Sisters”. Miya Usami is the younger of the Usami sisters that still has a bit of an innocent side. She has been sculpted with an embarrassed look on her face as her body’s impressive curves are shown off by the black bunny girl outfit, red skirt and net tights that give her a rather devilish appearance.

Her older sister Miyuki Usami will be on sale separately, and the two figures are designed to be displayed together to more faithfully recreate the scene from the original illustration (certain parts are interchangeable).
Back Shot! 
Miya has her hair cut much shorter than her older sister, but that also means you get a nice look at her sexy open back!
From the Top!

The same goes for her older sister above, but the slight pink coloring of her fingers and around her bosom are really lovely! I just want to dive in!!

From the Bottom!

For the second time… that point where the thighs connect to the bottom… I don’t know how long she is going to be able to keep those tights on so neatly.
From the Bottom! #2


The texture of the outfit looks so realistic – she looks as smooth as a dolphin in it!! I have come to the conclusion that this is a figure designed to be touched!

Interchangeable Parts!

Just like her older sister, Miya also comes with an alternate chest part for a slightly more revealing pose. I have to admit I was a little nervous taking photos of her in the offices with everyone watching me so I wasn’t quite able to enjoy her to the fullest… but I’m sure everyone will be able to once she joins their collections. (Me too…)

But then when they are together…!

They both also comes with interchangeable right arms so they can be posed in the same position as Tony’s original illustration! Miya-chan also comes with a red skirt part! (As if the bunny suit wasn’t enough!)
Crossed arms! Embarrassed expression!

From this side angle you also get such a nice view of… well… of the girls!!

Then from the back…!

I don’t think I need to speak any more! Just let the photos do all the talking!!
Simply go back and enjoy them – as singles or intertwined with each other!

Miya Usami and Miyuki Usami!

UP FOR PREORDER NOW!!
Preorders for both at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the 15th June 2016!

Miyuki Usami (GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP)
Miya Usami (GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP)

Anyway that’s all for today! I hope to see you all again next week! (*´ω`*)

Suwabe / twitterID：＠gsc_suwabe
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Nendoroid Ichimatsu Matsuno

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The yearly health check-up for GSC staff is coming up soon… as soon as I think about them drawing blood I start to get nervous!

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

Nendoroid Ichimatsu Matsuno!

From the popular anime series ‘Osomatsu-san’ comes a Nendoroid of the fourth son of the Matsuno family, Ichimatsu! He comes with three face plates including his standard expression with eyes half-closed, a dark expression as well as a blank expression with a variety of different stickers for you to create your very own expression!

Optional parts include a face mask for when he is sick, ESP Kitty with a cat toy and a variety of different hand and leg parts to allow for all sorts of different poses! Be sure to display him with his other brothers who are also joining the Nendoroid series!

“Me? I’m the fourth son of the Matsuno family – Ichimatsu Matsuno.”

The sarcastic Matsuno brother who always takes things at his own pace and finds the best of friends in cats is joining the Nendoroid series!

The Nendoroid captures his character nicely with the slouching back, needlessly large hoodie, sandals, slightly messy hair and those sleepy half-closed eyes!! Not to mention that the ESP Kitty that played a rather big role in episode 5 of the series is also included to display beside him!

△ ESP Kitty’s neck is fitted with a joint for slightly different poses!

Ichimatsu’s standard standing pose has the back sculpted at a curve to recreate his slouch!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

△ The messy look of his hair also looks great!

Optional parts include a cat toy for the cat-loving Ichimatsu…

 … as well as sitting parts to let him sit and pay with ESP Kitty! 

Not only do these parts work great with the kitty, but when you display Ichimatsu together with the other brothers it really brings out his laid back personality in comparison with them! ♪

△ The half-closed eyes looking upward seem to match this pose perfectly!

Plus, he also comes with this expression!

A ‘Dark Matsu’ Expression!

The expression from the end of the rental girlfriend episode! The shadows around his eyes have been specifically colored a very dark color to keep that comically dark appearance even as a Nendoroid! ♪

The mask can also be removed… 

To reveal a kind of scheming expression! (/ω＼)

I’m a little worried for as to what happened to Karamatsu after this photo was taken! As mentioned above the mask can be removed, but that also means that you can also attach it on to the other brothers as well!!

△ The mask fits in between the head and body parts to be hold in place!

I think it also looks really nice on Ichimatsu’s standard expression too!

△ It looks like he is about to lift the mask just to say something sarcastic! ♡

Just like the other Osomatsu-san Nendoroids he also comes with a blank expression as well as a set of expression stickers allowing you to choose what third expression you want for him! ★

△ You can even recreate all sorts of popular scenes!

By the way! You can also swap hand parts between characters to have them hold each others items!

This allows for even more fun and original and interesting situations to be had!  ( ･ㅂ･)و ̑̑

The Nendoroid series also allows you to swap head parts around, which means you can even recreate incidents like this!

△ More info about Nendoroid Karamatsu Matsuno here!

It’s not quite perfect fashion… but you can even dress him up in Karamatsu’s outfit and glasses!  (ΦωΦ 三 ΦωΦ)

△ He is trying to practice his pretentious smile to be more like Karamatsu?

Enjoy the Osomatsu-san world right at your fingertips! They are great by themselves but so much more fun with the whole Matsuno brothers collection! (●´ω｀●)

A Nendoroid of the fourth Matsuno brother! 

Nendoroid Ichimatsu Matsuno!

He’ll be up for preorder later today!!

Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a special round base as well as two additional blank expressions! ☆

Be sure to consider it when preordering! (●´ω｀●)

Also note that this product will be going up for preorder on the same day!

Nendoroid Pouch: Sleeping Bag (Ichimatsu Matsuno Ver.)

The perfect item for carrying your Nendoroid Choromatsu out and about with you no matter where you go! You can see some examples of use on the previous versions for Osomatsu and Karamatsu!

Plus don’t forget that Nendoroid Choromatsu Matsuno will also be up for preorder at the same time! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

　⇒ Blog Review: Here

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥

Waiting to meet up in a sunny cafe! 

– Momonisan

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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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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