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Nendoroid Koushi Sugawara

Today’s Main Feature!!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Koushi Sugawara!

From the popular volleyball manga series with a third anime season on the way, ‘Haikyu!!’ comes a Nendoroid of Karasuno High Boys’ Volleyball Club’s vice captain known as the ‘Indomitable Setter’ – Koushi Sugawara! He comes with three face plates including a standard face, a cheery smile as well as a huge smiling face for cheering on his teammates!

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. Be sure to display him with the other characters from the series and create all sorts of fun situations in Nendoroid size!

the ‘Indomitable Setter’ with a kind and gentle personality! The vice-captain of Karasuno High Boys’ Volleyball Club is joining the Nendoroids!

His gentle grey hair, short eyebrows and even the mole by his eye have all been faithfully included on his cute Nendoroid face! He also comes with a volleyball to hold which can also be posed on it’s own little stand to display the ball flying through the air during a match! ε=(｡・д・｡)

▲ I love the way his open hands have been sculpted…!

This is the ninth Nendoroid in the Haikyu!! series! Let’s take a look at all the others in the series so far… (´□｀｡)

△ Release Date: 2015/01

△ Release Date: 2015/05

Nendoroid Kei Tsukishima

△ Release Date: 2016/08

I think that makes this the longest running JUMP Nendoroid series! Looking at them all makes me want to rewatch the series!

Anyway, let’s get back to Suga-san with a look at his other face plates and optional parts! His second expression is this…
Cheery Smile!☆

This pose can be seen both in the manga as well as on the Vocaba card game! It captures his friendly personality so perfectly!!  It’s a little hard to see from this angle, but his hand is also sculpted to be making that ‘sign’!

The playful smile fits him so perfectly!

▲ Posed pointing to his little beauty spot!

Moving onto his third expression…
“It’ll be fine! Let’s break their streak!”

A Smiling Face to cheer on his team!!

This is the very face that allows the Karasuno volleyball team to put out even better than their best!! Just looking at it I also feel inspired to do anything!!

Placing him with any other characters from the series instantly creates an amazing scene that looks like it came straight from the series! That goes to show just how important Suga-san is in the series!! (*ﾟ∀ﾟ)*｡_｡)

You can also come up with all sorts of other poses by swapping out expressions and parts!★

▲ He’ll be ready to cheer you on from the day he joins your collection!

The photo above is just his standard standing pose with the cheery expression and his arm placed out forward… it looks like he is waiting for a fist-bump!

As with the previous Haikyu! Nendoroids, he also comes with a stand made in the image of a volleyball court! ♪

The stand is also slightly larger than normal allowing you to display two characters together with ease! There are already five members from the Karasuno High Boys’ Volleyball Club!!

Hopefully with more to come!! ♪

There are also members of other teams currently in development!

⇒ ORANGE ROUGE Official Site

Be sure to add the cute Suga-san to your collection!

Nendoroid Koushi Sugawara!

Preorders are open as of today!!

Preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will also include a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Koushi Sugawara Indomitable Setter Ver. as a bonus! (∩・∀・)∩

By the way, those who ordered this cute Nendoroid will find him in their collections shortly! He shipped out today!

Nendoroid Kei Tsukishima!

Be sure to give him lots of love!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

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（ ・∀・）　(Be sure to …)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… check the ORANGE ROUGE site too!)
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と_）_））

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


©古舘春一／集英社・「ハイキュー!! 3rd」製作委員会・MBS

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Good Smile Company 15th Anniversary Event

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

A typhoon hit Tokyo this morning and whenever a typhoon comes everyone eats croquettes! I was going to have one this morning and them completely forgot once I had left the house…

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a quick look at what sort of things you can expect to see over at the Good Smile Company 15th Anniversary event that is currently running in Akihabara!

You can see more details about the event here:
http://goodsmile15th.jp/en/15thevent/

Let’s get started! ♪

 

– Entrance –

Such a relaxing, foresty entrance! If you look close you’ll notice there are various Nendoroids hiding in the greenery!

The GSC Lab members all had great fun placing Nendoroids all over the entrance area, so be sure to take a look and see how they are all posed! There are some really fun ideas!

– Photo Spot –

Here you can fold your arms and take a photo and it makes you look like a super important person no matter who you are! Here we have an example!


– Sakura Kinomoto: Stars Bless You –

The Sakura Kinomoto: Stars Bless You figure is on display and is also still up for preorder! But only for a little while longer!!

You are also welcome to take your own photos at the event, so be sure to bring a camera!!

– Nendoroid –

All the Nendoroids starting from Nendoroid #000 all lined up on display in numerical order!

The little monitors above the displays are playing the Nendoroid 10th anniversary video along with various older commercials and promotional videos from GSC’s history! You can see the Nendoroid 10th anniversary video over on YouTube as well!

We also have a special section dedicated to everyone’s favorite virtual idol Hatsune Miku, as well as a special section showing off the Hatsune Miku by iDoll x Nendoroid!

– Scale Figures –

This section has all GSC’s scale figures and other sculpted works from through the years!

This section is really a trip down memory lane! It brings back so many memories of series that you enjoyed in the past, or figures that may have been lost in your collection!

We even have the rather rare Artwork Series: Red Eyes Black Dragon on display!!

You’ll find him over on the far left end of the display!

– Nendoroid Petites –

Even the Nendoroid Petites included with magazines and special editions are all on display on this wall of adorable characters! You may even find there are some Nendoroid Petites of characters you never even knew existed!

– Nendoroid More –

The ‘Nendoroid More’ series was a series that was started up by myself and the other new graduates in the GSC Lab team at the time! It’s amazing to see that the series has expanded to have such a broad line-up that makes Nendoroids all the more enjoyable! I was even the one who came up with the name for the series!!

– Latest Figures –

The room to the right of the entrance features these latest figures on display at the far back! This includes the most recent announcements such as Yotsugi Ononoki DX as well as a couple of upcoming figures that are not even up for preorder yet!

There are also various cards showing products that are currently in development!

Nendoroid Shielder/Matthew Kyrielite went up for preorder today! Be sure to take a look for more details!!

The Nendoroid More: Face Parts Case (American Shorthair / Panda) are both on sale at the event! Be sure to pick some up if you’re interested!

Nendoroid Ludens is also on display!

Nendoroid Musashi as well as various other upcoming KanColle Nendoroids and more!! Nendoroid Musashi is currently on sale at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP but stock is limited, so don’t miss out!

– 15th Anniversary Corner –

We also have the dolls from Thunderbolt Fantasy on display at the event! It’s so amazing to think that these are the actual dolls that made up these amazing scenes… ヾ(；ω；)

We also have various artworks from overseas artists that work with GSC on display, as well as a GSR video on display!

You can also see the Robot Factory Manager video on the big screen!!

– Message Board –

So many lovely messages from so many amazing people! A big thank you to everyone who left behind a message!!

If you do come by the event you are more than welcome to write your own message on the wall!!

– Sales Section-

The sales section can be found in the right area of the event hall toward the very back! Note that many items have limited stock though!

 

A big thanks to everyone who has or who is planning to stop by the event! We hope to see more fans stop by to take a look soon!!

 

 

The event is being run until the 4th September 2016, so if you are near Tokyo at any point before then be sure to stop by and take a look! We look forward to seeing you there!♪

⇒ You can see how to get to the event hall from Akihabara Station using this blog post!

 

◎ Sales Corner Notice ◎

■ Notice Regarding Items on Sale from 27th August 2016

The additional items that will be available for purchase from the 27th August 2016 will be limited to a total of three items per checkout, and a maximum of one per item. The event exclusive items will remain as a maximum of two per person.

■ All items have limited stock, and sales will end when stock is depleted.

Products excluding the ‘Nendoroid More Face Parts Case: American Shorthair’, ‘Nendoroid More Face Parts Case: Panda’ and ‘Solid Color Nendoroid Bases’ are all leftover stock and are limited in number. As soon as stock runs out, sales for that item will end – certain items have VERY little stock!

You can see a list of products that will be on sale over on this page:
http://goodsmile15th.jp/15thevent/ (Japanese)

 

 

Let’s have on quick final recap! ★

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Good Smile Company 15th Anniversary Event

Dates: 20th August 2016 – 4th September 2016
Times: Weekdays 12：00 – 20：00 (Last Entry 19:30)
Weekends 11：00 – 19：00 (Last Entry 18:30)
Location: 3331 Arts Chiyoda
Address: 6-11-14 Sotokanda Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo

Entrance: FREE!

More information: http://goodsmile15th.jp/en/15thevent/

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A rare chance to see over 1600 GSC-related figures all on display at one location!

It’s so fun to look through all the figures and remember what you were doing and what anime and games you were hooked on when certain figures were released! It’s such an amazing trip down memory lane!! I for one felt a strange sense of accomplishment after looking through the exhibit!

We look forward to seeing you there!! ♪

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（ ・∀・）　(If you’re in Japan, make sure you take care…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… in the typhoon weather!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin


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Nendoroid Shielder/Matthew Kyrielite

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Even if it gets a little hot I always rely on air conditioning… I don’t really mind the cold that much, but the Summer heat really gets to me…（´・ω・`）.;:…（´・ω…:.;::..（´・;::: .:.;: ..

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Shielder/Matthew Kyrielite!

From the hugely popular smartphone game ‘Fate/Grand Order’ comes a Nendoroid of the Shielder servant, Matthew Kyrielite! She comes with three face plates including her standard expression, a valiant combat expression as well as a smiling expression with a slight blush on her cheeks.

Optional parts include her Virtual Noble Phantasm ‘Lord Chaldeas’ and she also comes with an effect film sheet to faithfully recreate the use of the Noble Phantasm based on the scene from the game! Be sure to add Nendoroid Shielder/Matthew Kyrielite to your collection!

“Heading into combat. Give me orders, Master.”

From Fate/Grand Order comes a Nendoroid of the beautiful Shielder servant from Chaldea – Matthew Kyrielite! The kind and gentle Mashu to keep by your side to shield you from anything that might come your way! Although as you can see from the first photo she also comes with a serious, composed look perfect for battle scenes as well! ♥

She obviously comes with other parts to show the gentle side of her, which we will get to shortly… but first let’s take a closer look at her outfit and the sharp sculpting of the dress that almost looks more like a suit of armor due to the design!

▲The care skin you can see through the gaps is also lovely!

The paintwork also has a heavy, metallic appearance that contrasts against her skin really nicely! The gloves and boots are also highly detailed down to the various little accessories on them, and just look at those cute little fingers!

Obviously it’s not just her outfit that looks great though – the clear purple eyes have a kind of wistful feel to them and her hair looks so smooth and silky! Plus her lovely body looks just as amazing in Nendoroid size!

▲ Even though she doesn’t show much skin there is something sexy about her design!

Anyway, let’s move onto her expressions and optional parts! =͟͟͞͞(๑•̀д•́๑=͟͟͞͞(๑•̀д•́๑=͟͟͞͞(๑•̀д•́๑)

Along with the cool and composed standard expression with her mouth closed, she also comes with this valiant…
Combat Expression!

The open mouth as if shouting at her opponent and those sharp eyes focused on the battle ahead! Mashu is in full combat mode now!!  ( ･ㅂ･)و ̑̑ ｸﾞｯ !

Plus as you can see the reverse side of her shield is also fully detailed!

▲ Even in Nendoroid proportions the shield has quite an impressive size!

She also comes with a special Effect Film that allows you to display her making use of her Noble Phantasm, Lord Chaldeas! ♡₍₍ ◝(・ω・)◟ ⁾⁾♡

▲ The effect film has a nice transparent appearance!


Let’s move on to her third expression part…

A gentle smiling expression!♡

The difference between this expression and the combat expression is such a huge gap, but they both capture different sides of Mashu so nicely! She is so lovely!! The ever so slight blushes in her cheeks also capture her sincere feelings for her master!!

Plus if we take a look from the back…! ♫

She comes with special parts that allow you to easily pose her with her arms held behind her in this adorable pose!! Plus, the right eye that is normally covered up by her hair is of course faithfully on all the expressions, so take a look once she joins your collection! ☆

▲ This gentle gaze is enough to get me through a rough day!

Enjoy everything from the gentle to the valiant side of Mashu!
Nendoroid Shielder/Matthew Kyrielite!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 23rd August!

Keep your eyes on the GSC Official site for more details!
Good Smile Company Official Site

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This weekend is the start of the 15th Anniversary Event! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾

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Good Smile Company 15th Anniversary Event

Dates: 20th August 2016 – 4th September 2016
Times: Weekdays 12：00 – 20：00 (Last Entry 19:30)
Weekends 11：00 – 19：00 (Last Entry 18:30)
Location: 3331 Arts Chiyoda
Address: 6-11-14 Sotokanda Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo

Entrance: FREE!

More information: http://goodsmile15th.jp/en/15thevent/

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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（The event will be running until the 4th September…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… be sure to pop by if you’re in Akihabara!!)
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と_）_））

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


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Ciel Alencon & Alisa Illinichina Amiella: Bunny Ver.

Hi everyone! Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe)  from the Corporate Planning Division here! I hope everyone is enjoying their Summer break! A big thanks to everyone who took the time to visit out booth at Comiket 90 last weekend! (*´ω`*)

We also had a nice little Summer holiday here at GSC, but now it’s back to work! There are many more Summer events coming up for everyone to enjoy! Check the Event Information Site for more details!

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

Alisa Illinichina Amiella: Bunny Ver.
& Ciel Alencon: Bunny Ver.


FREEing’s bunny girl series, making the Summer even hotter! This time around I’m taking a look at two lovely characters from GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST!

♥ Ciel Alencon: Bunny Ver. ♥

From the popular game ‘GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST’ comes a figure of the BLOOD member Ciel Alencon wearing a bunny girl outfit – an outfit that you probably never thought you would see her wearing!

The difference between the usual image of Ciel as a fighter and the look of her in a sexy bunny girl outfit makes for an amazing contrast. The figure makes use of real net tights and the impressive bosom almost bursting from her outfit is ready to grab all the attention in your collection! Be sure to display her with the upcoming Alisa Illinichina Amiella: Bunny Ver. too!

A loving bunny to keep you company after a long day of struggles!


▲ Such a beautiful face! It captures her demeanour so perfectly!! ( ;∀;)

Whenever I see one of FREEing’s bunny girl figures I’m always impressed with the realistic glossy appearance of the outfit!

It’s such a strange thing to think that both her skin and the outfit are made from the exact same material, and the only thing that really differs is the paint! It’s incredible with figure artisans can do!! ( ;∀;)

The shadows formed by the muscles and bones in her back have been sculpted and painted with lovely detail! This angle from the back also makes it that you can tell she is looking your way and yet just can’t quite see her eyes!

The bracelet part on her arm is also included even in her bunny outfit! I think that means that even in this outfit she can still make use of her God Arc! (*Imagination Intensifies*)


The curves of her hips, belly button and down to her thighs!

The tight bunny outfit allows you to make out each and every little bend of her beautiful body! Be sure to take a nice close look and enjoy her to the fullest once she joins your collection!  

♥ Alisa Illinichina Amiella: Bunny Ver.♥

From the popular game ‘GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST’ comes a figure of the Cradle member Alisa Illinichina Amiella wearing a bunny girl outfit – an outfit that you probably never thought you would see her wearing!

The difference between the usual image of Alisa as a fighter and the look of her in a sexy bunny girl outfit makes for an amazing contrast. The figure makes use of real net tights and is a huge size ready to grab all the attention in your collection! Be sure to display her with the previously announced Ciel Alencon: Bunny Ver.!

A reward for you after the long, hard struggles each day! ♥


Alisa is in a sitting pose! I would be happy to receive this reward!!

I just can’t get enough of that lovely bottom!! I’m sure you all agree! Right?! The way that her hair tries to cover up her bare back but still shows off a little bit of it is such a tempting treat for the eyes! ( ;∀;)

Just like Ciel the bunny suit really shows off her stunning figure – all the way down to the shape and size of her belly button! The cuffs on her wrists also make a lovely set with the bunny suit! (*’ω’*)


I just want to dive in!! (Did I say that out loud…?)

Her impressive bosom is one thing, but at 1/4th scale size you could probably use her soft looking hips or thighs as a cushion! I’m not sure they would be overly comfortable though!

Also just like Ciel, she comes with her bracelet part sculpted in intricate detail! The tiny little holes of her net tights also makes the ‘Kahotan Blog’ watermark in the bottom right corner rather hard to see! 

Relax after a hard day of battle with bunny girls by your side!

 


Preorder at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP!


Ciel Alencon: Bunny Ver.

　⇒ Preorders Close: 2016/9/7 at 21:00 JST!


Alisa Illinichina Amiella: Bunny Ver.

⇒ Preorders Close: 2016/9/14 at 21:00 JST!

 

Anyway that’s all from me for today! See you all again soon! (*’ω’*)

Suwabe / twitterID：＠gsc_suwabe
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Good Smile Company 15th Anniversary Event

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to take a look at how to get to the Good Smile Company 15th Anniversary Event Hall from Akihabara station! We’re going to be there from the 20th August to the 4th September, so we do hope that fans come along to enjoy the display and goods sales!

The event will be held at 3331 Arts Chiyoda, so let’s take a look at how to get there!

*Note that I’m not known to be the best at giving directions! Everything written in BLUE is the basic explanation on how to get there!
*You can also see this page for a more detailed explanation!

Anyway, let’s get started!

We start at JR Akihabara Station’s ‘Electric Town’ Exit!

At the ticket gate, turn right toward Akihabara UDX!
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★Detour Memo!★
Be sure to take a look at the digital adverts on the various poles in the station, which include some for the movie your name, the 1/7th Scale Sakura Kinomoto: Stars Bless You and more!

★Detour Memo!★
If you turn to the left from the station you can also see the Radio Kaikan building! ♪

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▲A huge Sakura Kinomoto: Stars Bless You advertisement can be seen there!
See the special site here!

After you turn right, UDX will be right in front of you!

Continue straight until you see Sofmap on the left, turn toward it and head toward the main road!

Cross at the traffic light heading toward Sofmap

★Detour Memo!★

Once you have crossed, if you look on the other side of the road you’ll be able to see the AKIBA Culture’s ZONE Building where you can find the GOOD SMILE x animate Cafe Akihabara!

▲ The first floor is the animate ACZ Store! ♪

Head straight along the road!

★Detour Memo!★
You’ll see a Carl’s Jr and many more stores along the way!

★Detour Memo!★
You can also see the GSC Office building from this street! 

Walk until you find Suehirocho Station!

If it’s easy for you to reach Suehirocho station it is much closer! 

This is the route we have taken so far! With me taking photos along the way it took about 10 minutes! 


We need to get to the other side of the road now, so cross the street twice here!


You should see a Sunkus convenience store, head straight past it until you find a Sukiya ! ⊂(⊂ ‘ω’)

Turn left just before the Sukiya!

You’ll come to a fairly open road, head straight…

＼　WE　／
＼　HAVE　／
＼　ARRIVED!　／

This is where the event will be held! 

This is 3331 Arts Chiyoda!★

3331 Arts Chiyoda is an art center that makes use of an old school building! There is one basement floor and three other floors and the building features and art gallery, office and even a cafe! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

The event itself is currently being setup, but there will be lots to see!!


You can get a tiny little sneak peek from this tweet! We plan to have nearly every scale figure and Nendoroid released by GSC on display! ♡

There will also be product sales at the event, so be sure to save up some money when you come too! The building also has a nice little park area to sit about at and relax once you have seen the event!

As a side note, there are lots of Pokestops in Akihabara… so if you’re aiming to be the very best it’s a great place to train!!


Come through and have a nice relaxing time!! Just be careful of the heat!
We hope to see you there!

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Good Smile Company 15th Anniversary Event

Dates: 20th August 2016 – 4th September 2016
Times: Weekdays 12：00 – 20：00 (Last Entry 19:30)
Weekends 11：00 – 19：00 (Last Entry 18:30)
Location: 3331 Arts Chiyoda
Address: 6-11-14 Sotokanda Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo

Entrance: FREE!

More information: http://goodsmile15th.jp/en/15thevent/

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（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（We’ll be getting the exhibit ready…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（ ・∀・）　.｡oO（… for the next few days!!)
（　∪ ∪
と_）_））

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


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Yotsugi Ononoki DX

Hi everyone! Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe)  from the Corporate Planning Division here! Even though I don’t really intend to, I’m often told I have a smug look on my face…

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






▲ As she has a throne and plushies, I decided to display her on various different chairs and with various other plushies!

The 1/8th Scale…
Yotsugi Ononoki DX!

From the Monogatari Series final season ‘Tsukimonogatari’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of the tsukumogami created from a corpse, Yotsugi Ononoki! The figure is based on the cover illustration of the ‘Tsukimonogatari Volume 1 / Yotsugi Doll (Part 1)’ Blu-ray & DVD.

Yotsugi’s cute appearance sitting on a large throne has been faithfully recreated, complete with throne and all! The DX version also includes all the plushie dolls scattered around the bottom of the throne to completely recreate the original illustration! The most intricate of details have all been faithfully converted into figure form for fans to enjoy in their collection!

The silent yet sharp-tongued Ononoki-chan as a 1/8th scale figure! Everything that makes her character has been preserved so well in the figure! The strange thingy on her head, the unique color of her bluish-greenish hair, somewhat expressionless face, eyes with such a lovely gradient, bright orange outfit that is sure to catch the eye, striped knee-high socks and even those yellow wellingtons! Every detail from head to toe has been faithfully recreated! 

Plus as if Ononoki wasn’t cute enough by herself, the huge throne and all the little plushie dolls at her feet just add so much to the figure! The contrast between Ononoki-chan’s rather stiff expression and the cute, fluffy faces on the plushies is such a treat to the eyes! Not to mention the lovely mix of colors between the back of the throne, Ononoki’s outfit and the various plushies! 

I’m sure there are many fans who already got a nice look at the painted prototype that was on display during WonFes, but now she is almost ready for preorders to start! ( `∀`)

I’ve covered most of my highlights on the figure with the rather long text above, so now we’re going to go into photo mode! I hope everyone enjoys!

▼ Let’s first take a look from different angles!

▼ Whether you look from the right…

▼ Or from the left…

 
She always look so adorable!! ( ;∀;)

Looking at, taking photos of and talking about amazing figures like this one is always such a pleasure! (*´ω`*)
While I was taking the photos I talked to so many people that passed by about how cute she was!  (*´ω`*)

I still remember when Ononoki-chan first appeared in the anime (I was still in college at the time!), I had a good, uplifting feeling about her that I could never really explain! To think that she would then come out as this lovely figure for me to review… I think my initial feeling about her was a premonition of this figure coming! Just look at how great she looks!

Before I took photos I tried to figure out where to focus on to show more of the details of the figure, and this is one of the areas that really stood out for me…

▼ The origami in her right hand!

One single folded origami crane lying in the hand of a listless arm. The crane was of course always in the original illustration, but somehow seeing it sculpted into the 3D world really makes it stand out in a special new way! It’s hard to explain exactly why, but it really looks lovely!

▼ Plushie Paradise at her feet!

– Crab –

▲ A two-shot of the crab and star is so cute! Also note the intricate paintwork of the shadows on the throne!

– Snail –

– Monkey –

▲ It looks like he is looking up to the heavens! So cute!!

– Snake –

– Cat –

– Bee –

▲ Even on the back there is such lovely attention to detail! (`・ω・´)

Personally I love the amount of detail that has been put into the various plushies, but for those who think she will take up too much space or perhaps be a little too much over budget, we are also going to be selling a simple version without all the plushies!

Yotsugi Ononoki

From the Monogatari Series final season ‘Tsukimonogatari’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of the tsukumogami created from a corpse, Yotsugi Ononoki!

The figure is based on the cover illustration of the ‘Tsukimonogatari Volume 1 / Yotsugi Doll (Part 1)’ Blu-ray & DVD. Yotsugi’s cute appearance sitting on a large throne has been faithfully recreated, complete with throne and all!



Ononoki-chan’s cuteness is exactly the same as the DX version! That said, I would still recommend going for the complete DX version for the complete experience!!

I recommend it with a posed look!!
You won’t regret it!
Yotsugi Ononoki DX

She will be up for preorder after the Obon vacation from the 18th August 2016!
On that note, also note that Good Smile Company Customer Support as well as GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP support will be closed from tomorrow until Tuesday next week due to the Obon holiday! You can find out more here: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/post/4370/

The blog will also be on break until Wednesday, so I’ll see you all again next week sometime!!

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Nendoroid Deadpool: Orechan Edition

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The hot Summer days are set to continue so I’ve started listening to Christmas songs to cool down my mind at the very least. Winter songs always sound great to me… perhaps even more so in Summer!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Deadpool: Orechan Edition!

From the movie ‘Deadpool’ comes a Nendoroid of Deadpool himself! His outfit has been shrunk down into a cute Nendoroid figure which comes with a variety of different expression patterns which can changed by swapping out the left and right eyes separately! He even comes with parts to display him with hearts popping out of his eyes!

A selection of comic speech-bubbles which allow you to pose him saying some of his classic lines and interchangeable parts which allow you to display him showing off his sexy heart-shaped underwear are included. The Nendoroid is also able to stand without the need of a Nendoroid stand – as long as you balance him carefully! Plus, as a part of the fully articulated ‘Edition’ series of Nendoroids you can enjoy all sorts of fun Deadpool-style action scenes when posing! Be sure to add him to your collection!

Deadpool is joining the Nendoroids!

The irresponsible hero that would rather fight for himself than peace or mankind – Deadpool is joining the Nendoroids! All of the little details of his outfit have been carefully shrunk down to Nendoroid size recreating the character that nobody could really hate in adorable chibi size! ♪


Even the slack part at the top of his head has been faithfully sculpted!

As you might be able to tell from the photos his elbows and knees are fully articulated allowing for many more poses and the ability to recreate even more of your favorite scenes from the comics or movie! (・ω・)/

His katana can also be removed from the scabbards and held in both hands!


You can just picture him ridiculing his opponent before jumping up, pulling out his swords for the attack! ₍₍ ◝(‘ω’◝) ⁾⁾ ₍₍ (◟’ω’)◟ ⁾⁾و

He also comes with various hand parts including thumbs-up parts, clenched fists and even this hand with his index finger pointed out!

▲ This hand can be used for all sorts of different poses!

Plus he comes with a selection of interchangeable eye parts to create various different facial expressions!ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

In addition, he also comes with parts to display him with hearts popping out his eyes for a more comical scene! ♡

▲ This could also be used for so many different scenes!
What do you think he’s looking at?

Plus as it says in the product description, the figure can stand all on his own if you balance him carefully! Great to take out with you and take photos!

▲ The way he has his finger to his lip gives him a rather covetous appearance!

As the eye parts are separate on the left and right you can also switch out just one side for even more possibilities! (●´ω｀●)

▲Here we have a cute winking Deadpool!

Last but not least we have rather special parts…

UNDERWEAR!!

You can even enjoy Deadpool showing off his sexy heart underwear! ♡

The detail on both the pattern and flow of the fabric of his underwear as well as the appearance of his legs have all been very intricately sculpted!


Combined with a serious expression it makes for a very baffling pose… that suits Deadpool rather well! (/ω＼)

Plus he also comes with a couple of comic speech bubbles to pose around him to bring out the comic atmosphere even more! ☆

▲ A special base to hold the speech bubbles is also included!

Add a rather adorable Deadpool to your collection!
Nendoroid Deadpool: Orechan Edition

He is currently up for preorder!

⇒ Product Details

This product will also be “Made in Japan” at Good Smile Company’s Lucky Factory in Tottori, Japan! 

Make sure you don’t miss out!

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Nendoroid Rem

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I spent the weekend at home getting to know my air conditioning better! We’ve moved into the late Summer and the heat is quite unbearable at the moment! The hot days are due to continue for awhile, so make sure to drink plenty of liquids and look after your body! Especially if you’re going to Comiket this weekend!!

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

From the anime series ‘Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-‘ comes a Nendoroid of Rem, one of the maids at the Roswaal mansion. Her cute maid uniform has been carefully converted into Nendoroid size and her standard expression is based on the scene where she first met Subaru and had a bit of an untrusting, cold gaze. She also comes with a smiling expression for much more cheerful poses!

Her third expression is the memorable ‘oni’ expression from the series, and she also comes with alternate front hair parts with a horn in order to fully recreate the oni form. Her morning star is also included in two different forms – one with a static chain for dynamic action poses as well as one with a real chain. Enjoy all sorts of different sides of Rem with the Nendoroid!

The younger of the two maids that serve at the Roswaal mansion, Rem is joining the Nendoroids! ♥

Her calm and composed eyes and that cute yet defenceless mouth that is slightly open… her expression from the series has been captured so effectively in Nendoroid size! The slightly mysterious air about her character has also been preserved very nicely!

The purple flower-shaped ribbon in the hair as well as amazing frills on the white and black maid outfit have all been sculpted so beautifully!

The tailcoat design on the back also looks lovely! ♪

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▲ The accessory around her neck is also lovely and detailed! ☆
Rem also comes with a variety of interchangeable arm parts such as bent arms allowing for more poses suited to her character! ε=(｡・д・｡)
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▲This angle shows she does have quite a noticeable bosom!

At first Rem is the composed maid with a rather sharp tongue… but fans of the series will know she has various other expressions as well! So let’s move on to her second expression…
A lovely smiling expression! ♥

“Let’s start from here. From step one… no, from zero!”

This smile makes everything better!! (´□｀｡)

Just remembering this scene makes me feel all happy inside! But then we move onto the other side of Rem’s character… an expression to prove that she is an oni with incredible power!!


An Oni Expression! (/ω＼)

Plus she also comes with alternate front hair parts with her oni horn showing to complete the transformation!

The hair not only has the horn, but also no longer completely covers up her left eye, faithfully recreating the change from her calm human form into the chaotic oni form!

Just look at those maddened eyes and the grinning expression!

Plus, her ‘morning star’ weapon comes in two different versions – one with the chain locked in place for some dynamic scenes of her swinging the chain around, as well as another with an actual chain that allows you to move the weapon around into all sorts of poses! ★

▲ Posed with the weapon and her standard face recreates the ‘calm before the storm’ pose before she goes into oni mode! ♪

Enjoy Rem by your side in whatever pose you think suits her best! From the cool and composed maid, to a cute smiling Rem or the rampaging oni version! Be sure to add her to your collection!

Nendoroid Rem!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!!★

Be sure to check out the GSC Site for more information and official photos tomorrow!

Plus, those who are going to Comiket 90 this weekend can also get their hands on this lovely Rem Tote Bag!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

The back reads “It would have been best if this had ended without you ever realizing…”!

This product will be on sale for ¥2,500 with a maximum of two per person! There will also be goods from various other series, so if you do come to the event be sure to stop by the GSC booth!!

⇒　Complete Sales List Here (Japanese)

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Nendoroid Musashi

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

One day I want to eat box of castella cakes as a full single cake! Ever since I saw it in an anime it’s been a little dream of mine…

But anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…!
Nendoroid Musashi!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the second Yamato-class battleship, Musashi! She comes with three face plates including her gallant standard expression, an embarrassed expression and a half-damaged expression.

Just like Nendoroid Yamato, her ship parts are attached with Nendoroid joints which allow them to be opened out. A smaller 46cm triple gun mount that attaches to her hips as well as two huge turrets that connect onto the main ship parts are included. Each turret also comes complete with effect parts which means you can pose her firing all her weapons in an all out attack!

A castella cake and sara udon are included as the usual KanColle food parts, and she also comes with parts that allow you to switch her into ‘Musashi Kai’ form! A special hand part for holding hands with the previously released Nendoroid Yamato is even included for some joint poses! Enjoy all sorts of situations with the huge selection of parts included with Nendoroid Musashi!

This product will only be sold at events as well as the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP.

“It would seem that I’ve kept you waiting.”

The darker skin with contrasting white hair, impressive bosom wrapped up tight and the deep red eyes with thin glasses… everything about the battleship has been faithfully included on Nendoroid Musashi! ♥

The ship parts on her hips also have amazing detail and the amount they can be moved around is absolutely amazing!

The connection parts on the left and right are Nendoroid joints which allow the parts to be moved in various angles and even open outward for some epic looking poses

Plus, she comes with a huge selection of parts that even rivals the amount included with Nendoroid Yamato! Σ(･ω･ﾉ)ﾉ!

▲ Just look at all the parts in the packaging! ♪

This product will be available at events and the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP, and no matter where you buy it from it will come with the special sleeve normally only included with GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP purchases!  ε=(｡・д・｡)

▲ Musashi, Yamato, Nagato and Mutsu in a similar pose to the 2nd Kanakanshiki event image! ☆

Plus in order to recreate the holding hand scene that can be seen on the sleeve, Musashi comes with holding hand parts to be used together with Nendoroid Yamato! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

They look so perfect for each other in cute Nendoroid size! ♡
(*Nendoroid Yamato is sold separately!)

Anyway, let’s move onto Musashi’s other expressions! (・ω・)/

She comes with an embarrassed expression!

The combination of the blushing cheeks and the fact that she is kind of averting her gaze still keeps her cool appearance but has a very different feeling to the previous expression! The pose here is very similar to that of the first photo of the blog, but the change in expression gives it such a different atmosphere! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾

Moving on to her third expression…

A  half-damaged expression!

Where did that cool and composed Musashi disappear to?! Her eyes suddenly look like they are about to burst into tears, and I can’t help but want to jump in and save her from anything that might be trying to attack her!

She also comes with a huge selection of turret effect parts, so you can display her going all out! ★

“These turrets aren’t just for show!”

As you may have noticed, she comes with both the smaller 46cm turrets to connect on her hips as well as versions the same size as the ones on her back turrets!

All of the turrets come with effect parts which means you can really pose her showing off her fire power!! ☆

▲ Create a really impactful combat scene! ♪

Plus as with all the previous Nendoroids in the KanColle series she also of course comes with certain food parts!♪

Musashi comes with sara udon and a castella cake! ♥

The combination of the food parts together with the embarrassed expression is just too perfect!! It allows you to experience the more every day side of Musashi! ♪

Last but not least…

She also comes with alternate parts to recreate Musashi Kai!!! (´□｀｡)

Her outfit changes from a red outfit to a stylish black version, and this part on the back of the ship parts gets upgraded!


The turrets on the sides are also upgraded!

“Does this look suit me as well?”

Oh, I almost forgot! The cute little ear-like tufts of hair are made to move around slightly so you can pose them blowing around for various different nuances! ☆

Enjoy powerful, confident poses as well as cute embarrassed poses and more! All of Mushashi’s charm converted into Nendoroid size! ♥
Nendoroid Musashi!

*Please note that the photos for this blog make use of a normal Nendoroid stand! The actual figure only comes with the special blue, wavy Nendoroid stand!

Purchase methods are as follows! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

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■ 3rd KanColle Kankanshiki Limited Sales
This product will be sold in a special edition at the 3rd KanColle Kankanshiki taking place on the 7th August 2016. The special set will include a Nendoroid Musashi badge exclusive to the event! → Event Details (Japanese)

Nendoroid Musashi (Including Kankanshiki Exclusive Badge)
Price: ¥8,000

■ 17th Comic Exhibition 2016 (Taiwan)
Nendoroid Musashi will be on sale at the 17th Comic Exhibition 2016 taking place between the 11th August to the 16th August 2016! → http://www.ccpa.org.tw/comic/

■ GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP
Limited sales from the 8th August 2016~
Stock is limited. Sales will close when stock has been depleted.

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Make sure you don’t miss out! 

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Nendoroid Keigo Atobe

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I have never been able to keep up a rally in tennis. I haven’t even held a tennis racket since I was in middle school…!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at ORANGE ROUGE’s…
Nendoroid Keigo Atobe!

From the anime series ‘The Prince of Tennis II’ comes a Nendoroid of Keigo Atobe! He comes with three face plates including his standard expression, a smile brimming with confidence as well as a provocative smile.

He also comes with a red rose part as well as special “I can see right through you!!” parts which allows you to recreate his special move – Atobe Kingdom! Enjoy various different poses once he joins your collection!

The tennis team captain of Hyotei Academy is joining the Nendoroids! ♪

Those calm and composed eyes, the mole under his eye, silky black hair parted in the middle and the Hyotei Academy uniform and even his nimble legs and shoes to pull off all his amazing moves have all been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size!

Even as a Nendoroid that feeling of complete control and pressure on the court really comes through with his design! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

Let’s take a look at his second expression…
A Confident Smile!

“Don’t get lost watching my perfect plays.”

Atobe-sama not only has the skills, but he also has the charisma to back them up!

He may be smiling here, but you can see his eyes are focuses on the court and his opponents movements! A tennis ball is of course included and even comes with a little base of it’s own to display the ball flying through the air in the middle of a match! (´□｀｡)

Moving on to his third expression! (/ω＼)


A Provocative Smile!

Those challenging eyes and huge grin on his face… he is just oozing with confidence!! (;・`д・́)

Plus he also comes with this special item to bring out the atmosphere of the series even more for Atobe-sama!! ★

“I can see right through you!!”

Two panels to recreate his signature move ‘Atobe Kingdom’ are included, and each also come with special attachment parts to stand them up! The inner cardboard sheet of the packaging will also include this tennis court and net which you can cut out and make into this court for Atobe-sama to play on!

Plus he also comes with this special little part which is perfect for the King of the Atobe Kingdom… ٩(๑òωó๑)۶

A Red Rose which can be held in his hand!

Atobe-sama really does have such a high-class, noble feeling about him which makes these parts match with him so very nicely! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾♡

Whether you want to display him with a tennis racket or a rose in hand, be sure to add the King of Housei to your collection!
Nendoroid Keigo Atobe!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♪

Plus, don’t forget that Nendoroid Ryoma Ichizen is also currently up for preorder!☆

 → Product Details

By the way, Ryoma also comes with an cut-out tennis court and net with his packaging! Make sure you don’t miss out!!

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