Nendoroid Tracer: Classic Skin Edition Announcement!! (OVERWATCH)

“Cheers, love! The cavalry’s here!”


Nendoroid Tracer: Classic Skin Edition is now up for preorder!!

From the globally popular multiplayer first-person shooter ‘Overwatch’ comes a Nendoroid of Tracer! A rather surprise announcement, but she is up for preorder as of 9AM JST today!!! ♡

The Nendoroid comes with all sorts of ability effect parts and other interchangeable parts allowing for all sorts of poses! Not only are her pulse pistols included, but a pulse bomb part is also included to display her using her ultimate ability!!

The Nendoroid is also fully articulated allowing for even more freedom in posing, and has been specially tuned so that the joints can hardly be seen while still keeping Tracer’s unique appearance in tact!!

Be sure to add the first of the Overwatch Nendoroids to your collection!★

 

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I’ll be taking a closer look at her at a later date, but I just had to let everyone know the news!! ヽ(●´Д`●)ノ

 

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Nendoroid Nagato (Kantai Collection KanColle-)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

This weekend is WonFes!! Along with various items on sale we will also have many brand new figure announcements and prototypes on display! Look forward to the weekend! ♪

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

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the first Nagato-class battleship – Nagato! She comes with three face plates including a confident standard expression, a shouting expression for combat as well as a gentle smiling expression. Her four turrets are all separately articulated for all sorts of posing options, and each come with their own effect parts to display her lighting up the ocean in battle!

The Nendoroid also comes with a bamboo broom and apron which fans may recognize, as well as a glass of orange juice which all allow you to display her in some less militaristic poses! Be sure to add the super-dreadnought and pride of the Japanese navy to your collection and enjoy all sorts of different situations in Nendoroid size!

“Created as the first battleship of the Eight-Eight Fleet Program, I am the nameship of the Nagato-class battleships – Nagato.”

A super-dreadnought battleship that was the pride of the Japanese navy is joining the Nendoroid series! Her long black hair, pointed eyes, huge ship parts and equally impressive bust… everything about Nagato has been faithfully captured in Nendoroid size!! ♡

As a side note, Nagato is the 35th KanColle Nendoroid excluding any of the abyssal ships! ヽ(゚∀゚ヽ 三 ノ゚∀゚)ノ

▲ You can hardly see her back due to sheer size of the ship parts!

The four different turrets are all independently articulated allowing you to display to suit all sorts of different situations! ☆

▲ Posed gallantly cruising along the ocean! ♪

Along with her rather serious standard expression, she also comes with a shouting face plate to pose her chasing down the enemy fleet in battle!

All cannons, prepare barrage! FIRE!

She also of course comes with firing effect parts for ALL of her turrets, which really shows off her impressive firepower! But that’s not all…!

Don’t underestimate the power of the Big Seven.

The ship parts can open out to the left and right to pose her fully deployed for attack! The fiery effect parts look great with Nagato, but I could also see them looking great on some other KanColle Nendoroids as well! ε=(。・д・。)

▲ The sculpt makes them look like very wild flames!

You may have noticed from the last photo that the turrets themselves are also highly articulated! Just take a look at this animation to get a better idea!

The ability to move them around so much more playability to the figure! Be sure to play around with each turret until you find the perfect look!  (。・ω・)ノ゙

Anyway, I’ve gone through the more serious side of Nagato, but I’m sure lots of fans also want to display her with a more everyday kind of look, which is why her third face plate is a much more gentle smiling expression! ♡

(She looks like a kind neighbourhood land lady here!!)

A bamboo broom as well as an apron are also included which suit the gentle expression so nicely! ε- (´ー`*)

▲ The creases in the apron are so nicely sculpted!

As a side note, the parts work with her shouting expression too! ♪

▲ You can also have her hold the broom this way up!

Last but not least!

A glass of orange juice from the navy base counter bar!

It might be a non-alcoholic drink, but this pose makes her look a bit like she is inviting you to come drink with her!! The Nendoroid allows you to enjoy poses from epic combat scenes to more everyday drinking and cleaning scenes! Simply select the pose that you think suits her best – or mix it up whenever you feel like a change! ♥

A Nendoroid of one of the Big Seven!
Nendoroid Nagato!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

Plus as usual, purchases from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a ‘Nendoroid Nagato’ Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base as a bonus!

*The base will be a standard 8cm x 8cm base.

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

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The 2017 Winter WonFes Site is Open! 

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Be sure to check out the website above for more information! The latest update also includes new information about out campaigns with Crunchyroll and Tokyo Otaku Mode, so be sure to take a look!!

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Preorders close on the 21st February 2017 at 21:00JST!

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1/7th Scale Rem (Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-)

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Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

What do you mean WonFes is next weekend?! It can’t be that soon!! Time really flies doesn’t it! As always we will have a huge number of announcements and much more to enjoy, so I hope everyone is looking forward to it!! (/ω・\)

But anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
The 1/7th Scale Rem!♥

From the anime series ‘Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-‘ comes a 1/7th scale figure of one of the maids that serves at the Roswaal mansion, Rem!

The figure is based on the 2nd volume of the Blu-ray/DVD jacket cover and features Rem wearing her characteristic maid outfit holding a tea set on a tray to show her hard at work in the mansion. A set of alternate parts to display her in her demon form are also included together with her morning star weapon, allowing you to choose how you prefer to display her in your collection!

“You’re fanatical like a demon.”

The younger yet much more competent of the twin maids that work in the Roswaal mansion, Rem has been transformed into a lovely 1/7th scale figure! ♥

The figure is based on the 2nd volume of the ‘Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-‘ anime Blu-ray/DVD jacket cover, and features the adorable Rem prancing forward ready to serve some delicious tea!

That lovely smile together with the bouncy wide steps she are taking make her look so cheerful!! The figure really brings out her charm as a maid who really enjoys her work! ヽ(●´Д`●)ノ

Her maid outfit is filled with frills and creases and has been so intricately sculpted! Even from the back the details are a treat to the eyes!

Note how the movements of her dress have been matched to her stride to capture the feeling of movement on the figure! ♪

Another important detail to note from the back is the sculpting of her shoulder blades! Rem and Ram’s maid outfits have such a lovely design that looks just as cute from the back, so it’s very satisfying to look at her from almost any angle! ♡

The tray she holds with her right hand holds a tea set for two which is also lovely and detailed! Just look at the little teaspoons!! ★

▲ The frills of her outfit around the shoulder are all carefully crafted!

But perhaps the most important thing about the figure is this adorably innocent smile on her face! ♥


Don’t you feel the urge to protect this smile?!

The slightly upturned eyes and her wide-open mouth that show off her upper teeth all come together to make such a cute appearance!!

Another area that really stands out to me is the curves of her legs – particularly the thigh area down to her ankles which have their shape captured perfectly by the tight white stockings! ε- (´ー`*)

▲ The soft look of her thighs make them so very touchable!

The details on her upper body are so eye-catching that I think this area is often overlooked, but it is by no means no worth the look! Just look at those little shoes as well!!

But that’s not all!!! This product allows you to enjoy more than just the angelic side of Rem! Fans will know there is a demon inside her and she comes with interchangeable parts to display that side of her too!!

Demon Mode Rem!!

The interchangeable parts include both an alternate expression and alternate arm parts! Such a huge change compared to the smile above!!

Those maddened eyes, the blood stains on her cheeks… the ominous appearance is a huge contrast to the cheerful smile we saw just a few seconds ago!!

The spurts of blood on her face are not something we see very often – particularly on bishoujo figures, and Ekoshi from the production team apparently spent ages perfecting the paint job through trail-and-error!

Apparently it was very difficult to get just the right area for the blood to look good while capturing not only the madness of her expression but also the feeling of emptiness and lack of emotion. It came out looking so convincing!!

▲ The red blood contrasts her white skin so clearly!

Anyway, moving on to the included morning star part! This part makes use of an actual lightweight chain which allows you to adjust the posing in various ways to better suit your pose! ☆

▲ Simply play around until you find the position you like! ♪

Plus another rather unique feature on this figure is that the horn makes use of a translucent material, and can also have a MILIGHT 316 (sold separately by Hiromi Sangyou) placed inside to light it up!(You can find the MILIGHT on amazon.co.jp here or amazon.com here!)

Making use of this light-up effect in a dark area makes for a truly ‘demonic’ display for fans of Rem’s fanatical demon side! (/ω\)

According to Ekoshi, if you paint the tip of the light with a little red it adds an even stronger atmosphere! (∩・∀・)∩

▲ You simply push the tip and it lights up! Isn’t science amazing!

As a side note, I want to point out that the expression and right arm are not the only alternate parts…

Her left arm has also changed!! (*´∀`)ノ

▲ I made a GIF to try and explain how amazing these fingers are!

The arm is still rather relaxed but you can see the strength going into each and every one of her fingers! You can feel the tension as if she is ready to move within seconds notice! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

To summarize, this figure comes with these interchangeable parts!
◆ Alternate Expression
Alternate Hair Parts
◆ Alternate Left Arm
◆ Alternate Right Arm

◆ Morning Star

Quite an impressive line-up of optional parts for a scale figure! Perhaps even one of the largest sets of all GSC scale figures!

Whether you love to see the gentle, smiling Rem by your side, or prefer to have her more fanatical demonic side in your collection – this single figure let’s you enjoy them both!! ♥

The 1/7th Scale Rem!♥

She’ll be up for preorder from the 14th February!

(。´-`).。oO(You could preorder it for yourself or a partner as a Valentine’s gift!)

 

Plus, don’t forget that this lovely Nendoroid is currently up for preorder!
Nendoroid Ram!

She even comes with hands to hold parts with the previously released Nendoroid Rem!

Preorders at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the 2nd March 2017 at 12:00JST, so make sure you don’t miss out! (∩・∀・)∩

⇒ Nendoroid Ram (GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP)

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The 2017 Winter WonFes Site is Open! 

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

Be sure to check out the website above for more information! The latest update also includes new information about out campaigns with Crunchyroll and Tokyo Otaku Mode, so be sure to take a look!!

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Preorders close on the 21st February 2017 at 21:00JST!

Make sure you don’t miss out on preorders as she will be exclusive to certain events and sales from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP!

⇒ PRODUCT DETAILS

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Wonda-chan Next Door Project FILE03: Kamogawa ver.

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Wonda-chan Next Door Project FILE03: Kamogawa ver.!

The third in the Wonda-chan NEXT DOOR Project Figure Series!

The series was created as the perfect item to bring home as a souvenir from the Wonder Festival Event Hall!! The series started two events ago and has had a new addition each time the event comes around! ★

The sporty backpack, cute and colorful hair and all the other details from the original illustration – and the details that could never be seen on the illustration – have all been faithfully included on the figure!ヽ(゚∀゚ヽ 三 ノ゚∀゚)ノ

▲The backpack looks rather heavy! I wonder what she keeps in there!

Her lovely blue eyes, slightly open mouth and boldly open outfit…. the figure has an innocent charm combined with a sexy pose that not really captures the charm of the original illustration!

While she has a very slender build, there is also something about the sculpting that makes her skin seem so very touchable! The more I look at her the more she grabs my attention!! (੭ ˃̣̣̥ ω˂̣̣̥)੭ु⁾⁾

This should give you a better idea for the size!

▲ She is about the same height as an iPhone6S! Around 127mm!

But what exactly is the Wonda-chan NEXT DOOR Project? ☆

The illustrations of Wonda-chan used on the official WonFes guidebook are always done by a different illustrator for each event, and for the past few events a ‘NEXT DOOR’ Wonda-chan illustration – a second illustration that is done by an up-and-coming illustrator – has been done together with the main Wonda-chan! This secondary Wonda-chan is then made into a figure, creating the perfect souvenir for each Wonder Festival event! Good Smile Company takes part as the manufacturer for the figure!

The illustrator for this WonFes’s ‘NEXT DOOR’ Wonda-chan is Kamogawa!

The illustration has such a cute yet somewhat compelling effect to it! This is what I call art!!

The sculptor for the figure is Iwanaga Sakurako (Shokubutu Shojo-en)!

The creases in her outfit, the flow of her hair and the details on all the little accessories as well as her outfit have all been sculpted so intricately! The details of her body around the joining of her hips and that amazing belly button all come together to show off the work of a truly incredible sculptor!

▲ A lower angle gives a nice look at her hips and a peek at her chest! ♡

You may have heard the name in the past on some other amazing figures such as Hatsune Miku: Deep Sea Girl ver.Aircraft Carrier Wo-Class or Satsuki Kiryuin: Senketsu Ver.!

Hatsune Miku: Deep Sea Girl ver.
Rerelease in September 2017

Aircraft Carrier Wo-Class
Released in June 2015
Satsuki Kiryuin: Senketsu Ver.
Released in August 2015

Another item Iwanaga-san sculpted is Akashi-san from the series that is currently being reaired on TV – The Tatami Galaxy! ♪

Released in April 2011

Simply put, this year’s Wonda-chan has been sculpted by a professional with years of experience!! I hope everyone will enjoy adding her to their collection! ε=(。・д・。)

▲ It’s nice to look at at all, but I also recommend touching!!

The packaging is similar to previous Wonda-chan releases!


▲ The box features both the original illustration and figure photo!

The inner blister packaging is made like this allowing you to simply open up the box and put her on display nearly instantly!

▲ No parts to connect or put together! ♪

The base of the figure is the same as all the previous NEXT DOOR Project figures, featuring the Wonder Festival logo for her specific event!

▲ The figure doesn’t have any tabs to connect to the base, simply place her on top!

Be sure to pick her up as your souvenir for WonFes!
Wonda-chan Next Door Project FILE03: Kamogawa ver.!

Available at the following areas: 

WONDER FESTIVAL Official Goods Shop
Makuhari Messe Hall 3 North, Next to the Hall 4 Wonder Show Case Booth.
Details here: http://kaiyodo.co.jp/wonda-chan/

WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!25 Booth
Makuhari Messe Hall 1.
Details here: http://whl4u.jp/en/

* Sales above to take place at Wonder Festival 2017 (Winter) on 19th Feb.
* Should stock sell out at the event, the product will not be available elsewhere.

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Preorders close on the 21st February 2017 at 21:00JST!

Make sure you don’t miss out on preorders as she will be exclusive to certain events and sales from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP!

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The 2017 Winter WonFes Site is Open! 

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

Be sure to check out the website above for more information! We will also be running a campaign at a later date – more info about the campaign at the link above too!

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Nendoroid Utaha Kasumigaoka (Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend ♭)

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Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Utaha Kasumigaoka!

From the popular anime series scheduled to air from April 2017 – ‘Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend ♭’ comes a Nendoroid of the popular light novelist Utaha Kasumigaoka wearing her school uniform! She comes with three face plates including a standard expression, a contemptuous expression as well as a fantasizing expression.

Optional parts include a laptop for her to write her novels on, an audiovisual room chair as well as an alternate lower body part to display her sitting with crossed legs. Display Utaha in various poses from her common haughty appearance to losing herself while writing her novels. Be sure to display her with the previously announced Nendoroid Megumi Katou and Nendoroid Eriri Spencer Sawamura!

The popular light novelist who won the Fushikawa Books Fantastic book prize.

The sharp-tongued student in Toyogasaki Academy’s 3C class with both beauty and brains – Utaha Kasumigaoka is joining the Nendoroid series! ♥

Her long, silky hair, white hair band and the mature aura in her eyes have all been faithfully included on the Nendoroid… not to mention that her black stockings! (´□`。)

As she is wearing her school uniform it’s a little difficult to make out, but the Nendoroid has a very faithful rendition of her impressive curves as well!

She also comes with special  parts to recreate the folded arms pose that was rather memorable in the first season! The parts have been made with both hands visible to faithfully recreate the elegant way she folds her arms! (灬ºωº灬)

Other Nendoroids with folded arm parts have always had the lower hand covered up by the arm, making this a rather unique part that really captures her original pose nicely! The arms look so much more gently folded, as if she isn’t putting too much strength into them!

But she also comes with more parts for iconic poses…!

She comes with both a audiovisual room chair as well as an alternate lower body part sitting with crossed legs. ヽ(*´Д`*)ノ━

These parts combined with her contemptuous face plate are the perfect combination to pose her talking back with the abusive talk she loves so much! ♡


Those cold, assertive eyes have been so nicely captured in Nendoroid size! I can just imagine Utaha’s voice in my head!

Moving on to her third face plate…

The expression she has when she becomes too obsessed with her writing and loses herself in the process – a fantasizing expression!

The wide open eyes, excited blush on her cheeks and the drooling mouth! The difference between this expression and the more serious ones above show just what makes Utaha such an amazing character! The logo on the back of her laptop is also included on the Nendoroid design! ♪

Not to mention that the keyboard and touch-pad have also all been detailed for a lovely little laptop for Utaha to work on! ε=(。・д・。)

As a side note, the final product will come with a special attachment part to ensure that Utaha can be securely posed sitting on the chair!

Be sure to add the up-and-coming novelist to your collection!
Nendoroid Utaha Kasumigaoka!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♥

Just like the previous Nendoroids from the series we will also be preparing a bonus for purchases from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP! Be sure to check the official website tomorrow for more details!

Last but not least a few related announcements!

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Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend ♭ starts airing from April 2017! You can find the latest trailer below! ♪

Official Twitter: @saenai_heroine

 

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WonFes is coming up the weekend after next, and the afternoon stage talk event will include a Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend ♭ event with Megumi Katou’s voice actress Kiyono Yasuno as well as Utaha Kasumigaoka’s voice actress Ai Kayano!! The talk event will also be broadcast on NicoNico, so if you are interested be sure to take a look! (Japanese only!)

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The 2017 Winter WonFes Site is Open! 

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

Be sure to check out the website above for more information! We will also be running a campaign at a later date – more info about the campaign at the link above too!

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Preorders close on the 21st February 2017 at 21:00JST!

Make sure you don’t miss out on preorders as she will be exclusive to certain events and sales from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP!

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Fumika Sagisawa: Azure Boundary Ver. (THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS)

Hi everyone!
Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe) from the Corporate Planning Division here!

Today’s main feature…

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Phat! Company’s 1/8th Scale Figure:
Fumika Sagisawa: Azure Boundary Ver.!

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“I’m against showing skin in front of others… but it’s part of the job as an idol.”

From the anime series ‘THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of Fumika Sagisawa based on her Azure Boundary outfit! While she still might not quite be used to performing in a swimsuit she still has a cute smile on her face as she sings for her fans on stage.

The figure shows off her rather impressive body that is normally hidden away behind her reserved clothes, and the various accessories and detailed pattern on the pareo have also been very carefully included creating a figure filled with highlights for fans to enjoy in their collection.

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Manufacturer: Phat!
Category: 1/8th Scale Figure
Price: ¥12,960
Release Date: August 2017
Sculptor: iTANDi
Paintwork: Yutorinko

I never expected to see Fumika getting such a revealing figure!! This means I can display her in my own very collection and enjoy her like this whenever I like!! I don’t think I could be more happy!!

Fumika is really the perfect example of just how important the choice of outfit and facial expressions are for an idol… and how important it is to have a good producer that will point that out!!

She’s just so beautiful!!

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Those curves are so impressive…  the outfit so beautiful…

I’m going to be focusing on three different aspects that really caught my attention – the upper body, the hips and the legs!!  (`・ω・´)

 

① Upper Body: Stunning Accessories

The details on the hair band, the bikini strings and all the other accessories all come together to look so very amazing!

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▲ The semi-transparent look of her arm covers are also lovely!

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The crystal hanging from her beck and the glittering strings that hold it… there are so many details to enjoy!

 

② Hips: Sexy Pareo!

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▲ The pattern on the pareo is simply outstanding… I’m impressed that Phat! Company are going to be able to mass produce this! I’m sure it’s not going to be an easy task!!!

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▲ There are also some lovely details on the back ♡

③ Legs: Σ(゚∀゚ノ)ノ Kyaa!!

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▲ The sculpting of the strap on her sandals and the ribbon tied around her ankle!!

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But even more impressive are her legs as a whole!! The curves all the way down from her hips to her feet are just so compelling!! It’s so hard to explain things that are so amazing… you just need to look for yourself!! (I have of course looked from an even lower angle, but I’ll leave that for you to enjoy once she joins your collection! ♡)

You can also look at her from the back as if you are her producer, cheering her on from the backstage as she performs for her fans! ♪

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Phat! Company’s 1/8th Scale Figure:
Fumika Sagisawa: Azure Boundary Ver.!

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She will be up for preorder from the 9th February 2017

(´-`).。oO( The skin she is showing is lovely, but so are the areas that are covered up. Such is the nature of humans. )


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Kahotan Post Office: Winter & Figures 2017 Edition – Part 2

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at some of the photos that fans have been sending in to become my next Twitter header!! You can find part one of this photo collection over at the link below!

Kahotan Post Office: Winter & Figures 2017 Edition – Part 1

The theme this time around was…
Winter and Figures!

As usual the photos were just overflowing with love for the figures and the series that they come from!! A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to send in their photos!♡ 

I already announced the photo I chose to use as my Twitter header a few days back – it is this lovely photo sent in by Sa (✿´ ꒳ ` )

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“Winter Harvest”
The world is always so different and enjoyable from a Nendoroid’s point of view.

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The white snow, red leaves and Heshikiri holding a paper umbrella!!

The graceful atmosphere with Nendoroid Heshikiri Hasebe standing so peacefully puts my spirit at rest! It’s amazing what you can recreate in a photo with different colors, compositions and situations! I’ll be happy to see this whenever I go to Twitter!! Thank you so much for the lovely photo!

Anyway, let’s take a look at some of the other photos I received! ♪
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Two years back, I went to Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto and took this photo. It was unbelievably cold though! 

– Leonov

The chilly air really comes through in the photo! Snow Miku’s pale skin matches with the surroundings so beautifully, and the trees in the background being hit by the sunlight to give off a nice glimmer of light really make for an amazing photo!

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Kogitsunemaru is seasoning, Mikazuki is taste testing!

– Tonari no Mamiya


The sword boys look so happy with their delicious looking dinner!! The accessories including the little cushions for them to sit on really bring the photo to life! ♪

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Snow Miku: “Hey… is the train still not here?”
Nothing says Winter more than Snow Miku! ☆

– Kazuma

Waiting for the train in the cold isn’t the most fun of experiences, but if you have a Snow Miku with you it can be a lot more fun! The cute face plate from Nendoroid Chino also suits her so nicely! ヽ(*´∀`)ノ

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最近剛跳入Figures的大坑,
也一併學習了拍攝的方式。
這次製作了聖誕節的應景照片。
剛好符合主題,所以就試著投稿看看了( ´▽` )ノ
希望你們會喜歡我的作品。

– Kira Xiaoyu

So many lovely sparkly effects create a rather romantic appearance! I would love to get a Christmas card like this! I also wish I has the artistic sense to make something as lovely as this!! (/ω\)

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I found a rare ‘Miku Bug’ in a dead tree. It seems she was preparing for the Winter, but she looked rather lonely… 

– Komugi-sama

I am amazed simply at the idea to turn Miku-san into a new species in the preparation for Winter…! She has that look on her face that says it’s too cold to move anymore – I know that feeling rather  well. ♪

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A warm photo of Shigure relaxing to keep you feeling warm during the cold Winter months!

– Saitama

Such lovely accessories as well as a perfect pose for Shigure! I wonder what she is writing? Does it have something to do with the radio? There are so many details in the photo to let your imagination create a little story from the scene!

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Mountain hiking with Homuhomu! Pure white peaks and a clear blue sky! This is what “Heavenly Blue” refers to!!

– chelseatoshi


The blue skies and white mountains make for a such a refreshing look! It looks like a painting!! I’m sure it must always be fun to climb any mountain with Homura-chan by your side! ( >ω< ♡)

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Photo taken with the Olympus PEN Lite 7! I made use of some filters for a more icy effect! The pose shows Magical Snow Miku just about to use some of her amazing magic to create some snow for the snow festival!

–  ikumi

A mystical photo that creates a wonderful atmosphere! The Sapporo Snow Festival starts today! I think her magic is going to work quite nicely this year! ★

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I tried to capture a Winter photo at the end of my travels this season, but it became more of a mixture of the seasons… It’s as if the season is trying to change over to Winter now and Snow Miku is shouting… “This is my season!!”! (^_^)

– TN3939

I can just imagine Snow Miku shouting out in happiness looking at this photo! Complete snow is always a lovely sight, but these photos that show the start of Winter also have their own special charm!  (∩・∀・)∩

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I wish I can go to Japan and enjoy hot spring during winter!

– Thunder Lee


Mikazuki Munechika in a hot spring?! Swapping parts around with various Nendoroids allows for all sorts of opportunities! Looking at him so relaxed in the hot spring makes me feel just as relaxed too! ★

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I want to Disneyland with Miku-san the other day!

– Dakeusa


The various lights in the background match with her angel wings to create a truly angelic Miku-san! The lighting in the photo is really nice! I hope you and Miku-san were able to make some wonderful memories in the land of dreams and magic!! I haven’t been in ages myself… I think it’s time to go again! ★

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Quand les filles se rejouissent d’une soiree d’hiver
Girls of night

– Rin

A girl’s pajama party! I love photos like these!  *。(●´Д`人´Д`●)。* ゚
I wish I was one of those kitties by their side to enjoy it with them!!

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Happy New Year!! Seen it’s the New Year I decided to send in my Lion Dance Miku-san! I’m looking forward to many lovely figures in 2017 and wish everyone at GSC the best!

– Ooga


Lion Dance Miku is in such a lovely pose, and the background and accessories are all matching up nicely to create such an amazing atmosphere! Thank you for all the good wishes, and we hope you have a great figure filled year too!! (*´ェ`*)

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I took this photo in my home with using my little studio for photograph little products.
I photograph figures every holidays and fortunately, I saw that link and decide today’s theme is Winter.

This photo is mixed with Snow Owl And Hoshizora Rin because I’m big fan of Love Live.
Also I thought Rin is good at harmonize with Snow Owl and beautiful with this theme, so I mixed and photograph this photo.

– Lester

Just as you said, the sporty outfit of Snow Owl Miku matches with Rin’s design really nicely!! (。・ω・)ノ゙

The kitties from the Nendoroid More series are covered in the powdery snow adding even more cuteness to the photo!! ♪

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“Snow, Kyoto and a White Kimono”
There was rather heavy snow, so I went out to Arashiyama in Kyoto with my White Kimono Miku-san. It was rather cold, but a very fun expedition!

– Under B


You’ll never get to see lovely snowscapes unless you are willing to brave the cold weather! This photo proves it’s worth the cold!! The various little homes between the mountains make for an amazing location!

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Winter means a lot of rain and chilly winds here! Stay warm and dry with Aoba, Clear, and Ren!
“Wah rain! Good thing you have an umbrella Clear.”
“Please stay close to me Aoba-san, I’ll sing a song to pass the time.”

– awkwarduck

A simple composition that shows the close relationship between Clear and Aoba! Just looking at the photo makes you hear a conversation between the two of them like the one awkwarduck placed in his comment above! ♪

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A photo of Snow Miku Dayo- in the snow.

– Hamako


Huh?! Why is a staff member sending in fan photos to my email?! It is still a lovely photo though! Those who want to see more of Hamako’s photos can follow her on Twitter here: @gsc_hama!★

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拍了刀劍男士冬天本丸日常…

– Yuna

It’s so easy to want to fall asleep under the kotatsu! A lovely photo that captures the everyday life of the sword boys in their home! The details put into the background and accessories shows Yuna’s dedication to her citadel! I want to see more!!

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「初音&索尼子 -台灣雪之遊-」

2016年1月 台灣台北罕見下雪了
在下雪前的那個禮拜 幾乎都窩在家裡的被窩裡
下雪的前一天看到日本氣象廳預測台北將下雪
心想:怎麼可能阿 就連台灣的中央氣象局也反駁的事情
隔天起來 看到新聞標題:汐止五指山下雪了
我:耶?什麼!?!!??!??!!??!
馬上帶著攝影器材跟最愛的索尼子跟初音(2015雪ver.)
就衝上山去拍攝了
真的好冷好冷 不過好美阿 好在有上去
雖然不是第一次看到雪
但就在家附近就有雪
果然是一件很特別且新鮮的一件事

– Shenzhemin


Your excitement and love for the snow really comes through in your comment! The two-shot of Snow Miku and Sonico makes it look like they are communicating with each other with their eyes! ヽ(゚∀゚ヽ 三 ノ゚∀゚)ノ

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Sweet little Akashi wanted to take a picture to send Christmas cards to all her friends.

– plasticdumpling


She looks a little embarrassed about her rather ladylike winter outfit! The leaves and melted areas in the snow create a lovely photo that really brings out Akashi’s charm!! (´□`。)

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The snow has piled up outside and thus Nendoroid Snow Miku is having trouble deciding what to wear while figma Snow Miku gently looks on and has some recommendations! There are various little hints to the previous Snow Mikus in the photo, so take a look out for them! 

– Kyouto Nendoro

A photo filled with playful spirit!! I wish I could come up with ideas like this!! The memories of all the other Snow Mikus are hidden within the photo for fans to find! ヽ(*´∀`)ノ

The photo really shows just how much you love your Snow Mikus! ♡

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So many lovely photos filled with love for winter and love for figures! I hope everyone enjoyed them all as much as me!

Thanks again to everyone who sent in photos!!

I’ll be looking for photos for the next header in March sometime!

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The 2017 Winter WonFes Site is Open! 

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

Be sure to check out the website above for more information! We will also be running a campaign at a later date – more info about the campaign at the link above too!

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Nendoroid Co-de: Kashu Kiyomitsu & Yamatonokami Yasusada -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de (Touken Ranbu -Hanamaru-)

Greetings everyone! Chan-shuu from Good Smile Company’s planning team here! (@gscs_hirase)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at two upcoming Nendoroid Co-de figures from Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-!

Nendoroid Co-de: Yamatonokami Yasusada -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de
& Nendoroid Co-de: Kashu Kiyomitsu -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de

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“Our citadel is the Hanamaru today too”

Unfortunately the ‘Touken Ranbu -Hanamaru-‘ anime series came to an end last year, but there are still figures from the series on the way! Both Kashu Kiyomitsu & Yamatonokami Yasusada are being released as Nendoroid Co-de figures wearing their uchiban outfits!

For those who are not sure what Nendoroid Co-de are, they are more simply Nendoroids that don’t have all the articulation and are instead in a static pose! You can take them right out of the package and put them on display just like that! The face plates can still be swapped out with other Nendoroids through, and the neck still features a joint for adding different nuances!

Anyway, let’s take a closer look at each of them!

Nendoroid Co-de: Yamatonokami Yasusada
-Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de

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▲ He is posed in the midst of tying up his dark blue haori jacket! He has the strap held in his mouth to bring out that playful side of his personality! (*´∀`*)ポッ

▼ This is how he looks from the back!

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▲The lovely bushy look of his ponytail hair looks great in Nendoroid size!

From the back you can get a better idea as to what exactly he is tying up! The strap comes out to be really small in Nendoroid size but even so we have ensured the design has remained nice and detailed! Plus the hakama has been painted with a slight gradient! (`・ω・´)

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▲ As you can seem you can also pose him without the strap in his mouth!

▼ Based on the key visual!

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The figure is based on the first key visual that was revealed for the anime series, so if you look at him from this angle it makes for a faithful rendition of that illustration!

Nendoroid Co-de: Kashu Kiyomitsu
-Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de

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▲Kashu’s kimono has a nice blend of his red image color and just look at that stunning gaze! The kimono is actually the same design as Yamatonokami, but the colors and way he is wearing it are different which leads to a rather different appearance! ♪

Plus you can also use this expression with the previously released Nendoroid Kashu Kiyomitsu allowing for even more display options!! As a side note, this Nendoroid was completely re-sculpted from the ground up based on the anime series designs, so there were no parts that are re-used for the Nendoroid Co-de Kashu!

▼ From the back!

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▲ Kashu-kun has already managed to tie his strap up! A very cute tie as well!! The creases all over the material, little straps of the sandals and various other little details really make him special!!

▼ From another angle…

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▲ The hair just slightly brushing over his eyes gives him a rather sexy look! His left hand is actually posed slightly adjusting the length of the strap which of course makes it such a nice match to display him with Yamatonokami Yasusada!

Nendoroid Co-de: Yamatonokami Yasusada -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de
& Nendoroid Co-de: Kashu Kiyomitsu -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de

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Preorders open from the 7th February 2017!

In addition, preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will also include these items as a bonus!

Nendoroid Co-de: Yamatonokami Yasusada -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de

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Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Yamatonokami Yasusada -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de

 

Nendoroid Co-de: Kashu Kiyomitsu -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de

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Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Kashu Kiyomitsu -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de

 

Be sure to consider the bonuses when preordering! ╭( ・ㅂ・)و ̑̑

◆ Also don’t forget that…

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▲ Nendoroid Co-de Mikazuki Munechika: Awakened Co-de is currently available for preorder from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP! You can even grab them all together to save on shipping!

Anyway, that’s all from me today! I hope to see you all again soon! (・ω・)ノシ

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Shimakaze (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe) from the Corporate Planning Division here!

Today I’m going to be taking a look at Phat’s 1/7th scale figure…

Shimakaze!

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“Come on Rensouhou-chan, let’s go together!”

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a 1/7th scale figure of the first Shimakaze-class ship, Shimakaze! She has been posed taking a little breather while sitting on top of a large Rensouhou-chan together with two more Rensouhou-chans around her creating a complete scene for fans to enjoy in their collection!

Each of the Rensouhou-chan figures have been sculpted with unique poses and expressions to really bring the figure to life. Shimakaze herself is in a rather relaxed pose as she sits upon Rensouhou-chan with a cute look on her face! Be sure to add her in your collection!

I’m sure if you’re anything like me you can’t wait to get a closer look at Shimakaze herself, but before we go onto the main attraction I first want to take a look each of the adorable Rensouhou-chan figures that are all around her!

1) Rensouhou-chan Chair!

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▲ That expression looks like one of absolute bliss to me! He is so very cute!! You can also see the difference in texture between Rensouhou-chan and the tube at the bottom which has a shinier appearance!

2) Nooo! Rensouhou-chan!

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▲ Perhaps he is embarrassed because of what he can see from down there! He is so very cute!!

3) Huggable Rensouhou-chan!

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▲ A Rensouhou-chan in the arms of Shimakaze! I hope he is alright! He is so very cute!!

Personally I think #3 is the best! He looks so adorably pitiful!

But anyway, that gets the Rensouhou-chan introductions out of the way, so let’s move onto Shimakaze!

▼ A full body shot!

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▼A quick spin around!▼

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The details on her uniform are all faithfully included on the figure! Those golden buttons, long white gloves, red and white pantyhose, super miniskirt as well as the black strings that are peeking out the top of the skirt are all included to create an amazing rendition of Shimakaze in figure form!!

(Her unexpectedly flat chest is also faithfully included!)

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From a lower angle…▼

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The thingamajig on her back is also sculpted with great detail! The bent body part of Rensouhou-chan as Shimakaze sits on him is also crafted beautifully! (`・ω・´)

Take a look from this angle too! ♪

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Those thighs are also quite a treat to the eyes…
Hold on? Is her skirt open?!
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Only those who decide to add her to their collection will be able to know what lies beyond that skirt!! 

Phat! Company’s 1/7th Scale…
Shimakaze!

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CURRENTLY UP FOR PREORDER! ♡
ORDERS AT THE GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP ARE OPEN UNTIL THE 2ND MARCH 2017!

(´-`).。oO(No matter how many Shimakaze figures I get she never ceases to amaze me…)

 

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Nendoroid Yuri Katsuki (YURI!!! on ICE)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Yuri Katsuki!

From the popular anime series ‘YURI!!! on ICE’ comes a Nendoroid the figure skater with the most sensitive glass heart – Yuri Katsuki! He comes with three expressions including a smiling expression, the ‘eros’ expression he had during his short program as well as an embarrassed expression.

You can easily pose him skating as if in a skating competition, but he also comes with alternate hair parts, glasses and a smartphone to recreate his standard appearance as well! His favorite food ‘katsudon’ is also included allowing for even more everyday scenes from the series! Be sure to add the skater that become stronger through love to your collection with Nendoroid Yuri Katsuki!

“I’ll make it up to you with my skating!”

From the figure skating anime ‘YURI!!! on ICE‘ comes a Nendoroid of the main character, Yuri Katsuki! The anime series captured the hearts of anime fans all over the world as well as figure skaters impressed with the realistic skating animation!! The series has finally come to join the Nendoroid series!!

Yuri’s lovely smile as he slides along the ice with his hair back all looks so perfect!! The sculpt and flow of his hair is so nicely done and the fact that it’s not all perfect captures that his personality nicely!

▲ The little ice-skates are so cute in Nendoroid size! ☆

The Nendoroid has been sculpted wearing Viktor’s World Juniors outfit!

The sculpt and paintwork not only capture the appearance of the outfit but also the textures of the material! The stylish design is filled with so many lovely details to enjoy! ε=(。・д・。)

▲ Note the inside of the material is faithfully painted a deep red! ♥

Even though the outfit doesn’t show off any skin, the way it sticks so closely to Yuri’s body-line provides a very sexy appearance!! And to match the the sexy appearance he also comes with the perfect face plate!

His ‘Eros‘ Expression!


……!!!

This expression captures Yuri’s expression from his short programme “In Regards to Love: Eros”. The sudden serious look contrasts so nicely with the innocent smile of his first expression!

Ah! Yuri is holding his hand out to someone! I’m sure we all know who is on the receiving end!

As you can see, the Nendoroid comes with a nice variety of parts such and bent leg and arm parts, open hands and closed hands which can be used to create all sorts of poses from the series! ♪


▲I love making little frame animations like this! ε- (´ー`*)

Let’s move onto his third face plate – an embarrassed expression! ♥

Those blushing pick cheeks… the tiny drop of sweat…!

The wiggly look of his mouth also captures the somewhat shaken feeling that often came with Yuri’s personality! In his hand he is holding his smartphone! ♪

The patterns on the back are one thing, but even the button on the front has been faithfully included on the design! ☆

Not to mention that you can enjoy his more standard appearance with alternate hair parts with his hair let down as well as his glasses!!

The glasses can be attached and removed from the face plate! 

▲ Playing a little prank on Yuri!

The alternate hair parts can also be used with any of the other face plates for a slightly different appearance!

▲ Gently making a fist… proud of his practice!
I personally prefer him with his hair down even with the more serious expressions, so this option was a lovely discovery!

You simply have to find your favorite combination! (∩・∀・)∩

However, last but not least…


He also comes with a Katsudon!
The attention to detail on the tiny part is incredible!! You can even see the texture on the cutlet!! ♥

▲If he eats too much he’s going to put on weight, so be careful!

To summarize, the Nendoroid comes with various optional parts, two hairstyles, glasses and various expressions to choose from allowing for all sorts of posing possibilities! ヽ(●´Д`●)ノ

▲ You can also have the hair up with an embarrassed look!

Be sure to add the figure skater with a glass heart to your collection!
Nendoroid Yuri Katsuki!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!

In addition, orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include this Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Yuri Katsuki as a bonus!! ★


Be sure to consider it when preordering!

Plus… Nendoroid Viktor Nikiforov is also in the works!

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Preorders close on the 21st February 2017 at 21:00JST!

Make sure you don’t miss out on preorders as she will be exclusive to certain events and sales from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP!

⇒ PRODUCT DETAILS

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The 2017 Winter WonFes Site is Open! 

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

Be sure to check out the website above for more information! We will also be running a campaign at a later date – more info about the campaign at the link above too!

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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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