November 7, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Tetsuro Kuroo (Haikyu!!)

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

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

Nendoroid Tetsuro Kuroo!

From ‘Haikyu!!’, the popular volleyball manga series with a third anime season currently airing, comes a Nendoroid of Nekoma High Boys’ Volleyball Club’s captain known as the “Calm and Collected Tactician” – Tetsuro Kuroo! He comes with three face plates including a standard expression, a grinning expression with sharp eyes as well as the malicious smile he had when handshaking the captain of the Karasuno High Volleyball Club’s captain.

The Nendoroid allows you to recreate a number of memorable scenes from the series and also comes with a volleyball as well as a special base made in the image of a volleyball court. Optional parts include a team jersey that can be worn over his shoulders as well as a calico cat! Be sure to display him with the other characters from the series and recreate all sorts of different scenes!

“We are the blood of the team. We keep flowing, providing oxygen so that the ‘brain’ can function normally.”

The Nekoma High Boys’ Volleyball Club’s captain, Tetsuro Kuroo is joining the Nendoroids!! His sharp gaze to eye down his opponents, the aloof mouth and that rather messy hairstyle that looks a bit like bed hair have all been faithfully sculpted in Nendoroid size!

▲ That haughty look is so perfect!!

He is also the 10th Nendoroid from Haikyu!!

⇒ Haikyu!! Nendoroids

Let’s take a look at the different face plates he comes with! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Along with the standard expression that looks ready to take on anything, he also comes with this expression from when he first shook hands with Daichi from Kurasano High’s team…

This malicious smile! (´□｀｡)

Plus, if you look on the outstretched hand part you’ll notice there is a little something to show that this isn’t a genuine smile…

…! (°Д°；≡°Д°；)

He might be smiling, but there is a lot of power being put into that hand!

Moving onto the third expression which is an expression perfect for posing him in a volleyball match – a grinning expression with serious, sharp eyes! (/ω＼)

Normally a ‘grinning’ expression is more of a cute, smiling expression… but in Kuro’s case it just shows his determination to win the battle!!!

He normally looks so calm and collected, but this expression shows his passion for the game once things get started!

The various expressions allow you to enjoy all sorts of different sides of Kuroo’s personality! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

In addition, he also comes with his team jersey which he can wear over his shoulders!

Combined with the folded arm pose you can pose him as if just before a game starts – such an intimidating look!

▲ The back has the ‘NEKOMA’ logo! ♡

Plus as with the other Haikyu!! Nendoroids he also comes with a special rectangular base with a volleyball court design, as well as…

A calico cat!!

The perfect friend to display with the black cat that included with Nendoroid Kenma Kozume! Look how cute they all look together!! ♡

▲ The neck and tail can be moved around for slight changes in pose! ☆

Be sure to add the cute captain of Nekoma High’s Team to your collection!

Nendoroid Tetsuro Kuroo!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!

Plus, orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Tetsuro Kuroo – Calm and Collected Tactician Ver. as a bonus!

Be sure to consider it when preordering! ☆

Plus we also have other Haikyu!! related products up for preorder tomorrow!

Nendoroid More: Haikyu!! Face Parts Case: Karasuno High & Nendoroid More: Haikyu!! Face Parts Case: Nekoma High

*Face Plates are not included.

Both face parts cases are based on the colors and image of the uniforms for each team! The Karasuno High version is based on the bear shape, while the Nekoma High version has a kitty shape! ★

▲ A look from the back!

Great items to keep your unused Haikyu!! face plates safe while also looking so cute!! ♪

Be sure to check out the Good Smile Company website tomorrow for more information tomorrow! Look out for more Haikyu! figure news soon!! (∩・∀・)∩

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（・∀・）　(We also have some idols…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… going up for preorder tomorrow!!)
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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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November 4, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Co-de: Yayoi Takatsuki & Takane Shijou: Twinkle Star Co-de (IDOLM@STER)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I really struggle to get out of bed in the morning now… how did it get so cold so quickly!! I love my blankets too much…! (¦3ꇤ[▓▓]

Anyway, today we’re going to be taking a look at the latest additions to the Nendoroid Co-de series!

Yayoi Takatsuki Twinkle Star Co-de & Takane Shijou Twinkle Star Co-de!

More of the 765 Production idols are joining the Nendoroid Co-de series! ♡

The cheerful and bright Yayoi as well as the graceful and charming Takane-san are both joining the Nendoroid Co-de series wearing their Twinkle Star outfits!!

Just look at this brilliant smile!! ヽ(*´Д｀*)ﾉ

These photos are purposefully taken looking away from the camera to recreate that ‘live concert’ feeling!!

▲ The tiny little fingers are so cute! (灬ºωº灬)

Let’s take a closer look at each of them!
Yayoi Takatsuki: Twinkle Star Co-de!

From ‘THE IDOLMASTER PLATINUM STARS’ comes a Nendoroid Co-de figure of 765 Production’s Yayoi Takatsuki! She is wearing the ‘Twinkle Star’ outfit which was newly added to the PLATINUM STARS game!

The blue base outfit is filled with stars making it the perfect stage outfit for any idol wanting to shine on stage! Be sure to display her with the previously announced characters as well as Nendoroid Co-de Takane Shijou: Twinkle Star Co-de which will be available for order at the same time!

The cheerful, family-minded idol who always does her very best!

The unique curls of her twin-tails have been sculpted so cute, and the sides have a lovely dynamic look to them that really capture her as if on stage! ☆

Yayoi is wearing the short-pants style of the outfit quite similar to the version worn by the previously announced Nendoroid Co-de Miki Hoshii: Twinkle Star Co-de!

▲ The bent leg is rather cute too! ε=(｡・д・｡)

Due to the fact that her hair is all tied up quite high or to the sides, you can also see all the details on the back of the outfit as well!! ♡

▲ The bare skin the outfit shows is a nice little treat!

Next up we have…
Takane Shijou: Twinkle Star Co-de!

From ‘THE IDOLMASTER PLATINUM STARS’ comes a Nendoroid Co-de figure of 765 Production’s Takane Shijou! She is wearing the ‘Twinkle Star’ outfit which was newly added to the PLATINUM STARS game!

The blue base outfit is filled with stars making it the perfect stage outfit for any idol wanting to shine on stage! Be sure to display her with the previously announced characters as well as Nendoroid Co-de Yayoi Takatsuki: Twinkle Star Co-de which will be available for order at the same time!

The old-fashioned, mysterious idol with beautiful silver hair.

Such gentle looking eyes staring right into mine!! The calm, composed and rather mysterious idol is also joining the series, and her expression really captures that personality so nicely! ♥

The frills on her skirt are also beautifully sculpted, and although her hand covers it up a bit the neck-tie and other details are all faithfully included!

The skirt design is the same as the previously announced Nendoroid Co-de Haruka Amami: Twinkle Star Co-de, and Takane-san’s long hair with lovely volume has also been beautifully converted into Nendoroid size! (/ω＼)

▲The ribbon on the back is also adorable!

Let’s stop here for a second and have a quick recap!

– What are Nendoroid Co-de? –

Nendoroid Co-de is a new addition to the Nendoroid series based on the theme of dressing-up characters! The figures have fixed poses and each come with four parts – the head, upper garment, lower garment and shoes. Each of these parts can be swapped between characters allowing for all sorts of possibilities. The more you collect, the more dress-up options become available to you!

In other words…! They are simple fixed pose Nendoroids, great for new collectors, with the ability to dress-up in various ways!

They are designed to be fun for Nendoroid collectors to collect, and for younger fans to enjoy playing with and creating all sorts of new dress coordination! You can see all the figures released so far over on the..

Nendoroid Co-de Special Website! ♪

⇒　http://www.goodsmile.info/en/nendoro-code

Here you can find out more about the Nendoroid Co-de series as well as see all the products that have joined the series so far! ☆

While the pose of Nendoroid Co-de figures is locked in place, you can still swap out the head parts between other Nendoroids and Nendoroid Co-de figures for all sorts of different possibilities! For example…

Yayoi’s head on Takane-san’s body! ♡

Yayoi suddenly seems like a much more mature, charming young idol! Simply changing around the head and body can create such a big difference!

Takane-san with Yayoi’s body! (●‘∀‘●)ﾉ”

She looks like a completely different person! A rare glimpse at a more playful Takane-san!

You can also coordinate between series! ♥

▲ Body: Nendoroid Co-de Sakura Kinomoto: Black Cat Maid Co-de
(Shipping out from GSC on the 16th November!)

Be sure to create all sorts of fun combinations!

Yayoi Takatsuki: Twinkle Star Co-de & Takane Shijou: Twinkle Star Co-de!

They will be up for preorder from the 8th November!! ♪

Keep your eyes on the Good Smile Company Website for more details!

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（・∀・）　(Tomorrow is…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… AGF and SUPER GT!)
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November 2, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Iowa (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

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

Nendoroid Iowa!☆

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the USA battleship, Iowa! She comes with three face plates including a standard expression, a half-damaged expression as well as a laughing expression!

Even in Nendoroid size Iowa’s body is just as impressive as ever, and her ship parts are large enough to rival the Yamato-class Nendoroids in both size and playability – you can choose to place all the firepower on one side of the ship, move it around evenly or come up with an original placements allowing for all sorts of fun options!

Firing effect parts are included for all her cannons and she also comes with reconnaissance planes allowing you to send her out on various different operations! As with most KanColle Nendoroids she also comes with food parts – Iowa comes with both a hotdog and a hamburger as two classic foods from the USA! She is waiting for you to step up and become her Admiral!

“Hi! I am the Iowa-class battleship, Iowa.
You must be the Admiral of this fleet? I’m glad to meet you!”

Her long blond hair, impressive figure and the lovely star-shaped pupils have all been faithfully preserved in Nendoroid size! The first KanColle character based on a ship from the USA is now joining the Nendoroid fleet as well! ♥

All of the turrets on her ship parts are also beautifully detailed!

The ship parts retain that heavy metallic feeling while also matching with the cute Nendoroid design so nicely! The difference in texture between the mechanical ship parts and her outfit are so clear thanks to the creases on the outfit and the paintwork!

Even the ship parts on her back which you can hardly see from the front are nice and detailed, and also come with search planes! (∩・∀・)∩

Plus these search planes also come with their very own little stands…

So you can display them being sent out on search missions as well!!

Anyway, let’s go back to the very first photo of the blog which had a rather interesting face plate! A winking expression together with her tongue sticking out – an expression based on her half-damaged illustration!

Ooooooohh!!ヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟヽ三ﾉﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉ

The expression is a rather unique one for a Nendoroid, but it seems to suit the design so well! The combination with the folded arms to emphasize her already impressive bust just brings the pose together so perfectly!! She is so cute!! So very cute!!

She also comes with a laughing expression which can also be used with the crossed arm parts to great effect!

“Fire! Fire! Ahaha!! Let’s win this!“

You can just imagine her lively voice as she shouts out in combat thanks to this expression!! ★

The turrets also all come with firing effect parts to really show her going all out on the enemy fleet! The turret batteries are connected with a special arm that can be deployed outward to give the Nendoroid a lot more volume for all sorts of different poses to enjoy! ♪

▲ Even more threatening with fully deployed ship parts!

This huge ship parts with effects and even planes… Iowa has enough parts to rival even the huge Nendoroid Yamato!! But that’s not all! As with all Kanmusu she needs to include some food parts as well for even more posing options! ♡

A hotdog and hamburger!

The soft appearance of the bread used for the hotdog and the melted cheese on the hamburger… they are so small and yet they are so detailed… and they look so delicious!! *nom* (๑´ㅂ`๑) *nom*

Iowa even comes with special hand parts that allows her to hold both of them allowing for all sorts of possible situations! ♪

▲Displayed as a waitress bringing your meal! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾♡

In addition, she also comes with parts that can be used with another ship known for her impressive size! ♥

She comes with holding hand parts to recreate the ending illustration from the PlayStation Vita game ‘KanColle Kai’!

These are specially made to be used together with the separately released Nendoroid Yamato! Display the USA and Japan coming together in friendship!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Admiral! Be sure to add her to your Nendoroid fleet!
Nendoroid Iowa!

She will be up for preorder on the 4th November for ¥7,800!★

Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include the usual KanColle bonus of a ‘Nendoroid Iowa’ Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base!

Be sure to consider it when preordering!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

Plus! This KanColle item will also be shipping out soon!

Alloy Shimakaze will be shipping out on the 10th November!［╹ω╹。］

It really is one of those products that is a blast to play around with, so I hope many of the Admirals out there will consider picking her up!! ☆

You can find a listing of all GSC-related KanColle products over on the KanColle page ⇒ http://www.goodsmile.info/en/kancolle

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（・∀・）　(Tomorrow is a public holiday in Japan!)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（…the blog will be back on Friday!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

November 2, 2016 by Kahotan

Animate Girls Festival 2016

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m mixing up the normal blog formula with some extra sparkly icons!

This is of course because this weekend is the Animate Girls Festival

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Animate Girls Festival 2016

Date / Time

5th November 2016 – 6th November 2016
10:00 ~ 17:00 (Last Entry at 16:30~)

Location

Ikebukuro Sunshine City
World Import Mart 4th Floor A Hall
Cultural Center 4th Floor B Hall / 3rd Floor C Hall / 2nd Floor D Hall
Orange Rouge Booth: White AREA W-28

Official Site

https://www.animate.co.jp/ex/agf/

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The OR booth will feature all the latest figures on display together with a selection of GSC-related goods on sale! Today I’m going to be taking a look at some of those items!