figFIX Shinobu Oshino

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Yesterday I spilt a huge bottle of tea on my laptop’s keyboard… I’m using a replacement PC for the time being, but all my settings are missing making it rather difficult!

But anyway! Today I’m going to be taking a look at:

figFIX Shinobu Oshino!

From the ‘Monogatari’ anime series comes a figFIX of the once legendary vampire, Shinobu Oshino! A faithful rendition of Shinobu’s well-known sitting pose from the classroom corner.

Her included expression is a cold sideways glance, that captures the vampire inside her perfectly! Her helmet can be attached and removed and her expression parts can be swapped with figma Shinobu Oshino for even more options! (sold separately)

Just look at that lovely glare!!!

The second figure to join Max Factory’s new figFIX line of figures! ♪

The planner of the the figure (IG Sakai: @sakai_max) really wanted to have Shinobu available in her sitting pose as well!!

The helmet can be removed! ♪

The way she is sitting with her hands under her legs is so adorable! The frills on the inner side of her one piece are also very cute!

This is how she looks from the back! (`・ω・´)ゞ

The cute little tufts of hair sticking out the sides about her ear are faithfully included! Plus the flow of the fabric and creases of her pink one-piece are fantastic! (。・ω・)ノ゙

The detail is enough to make you forget that she is only around 1/12th scale in size! Here she is compared with an iPhone5 for comparison!

Cute and compact!
She really is a palm-size figure! (; ・`д・´)

Looking up close you’ll even notice the angle her toes are open at differ from left and right!

She is just shining with attention to detail!! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

I must however explain once again what figFIX is for those who might have missed out last time!

A New Collectible Figure Series based on the figma series

 The figFIX series of figures is the same size as figmas (around 1/12th scale) so they can easily be displayed together, but they are fixed in a specific and well-known pose of each character, allowing for a more faithful representation as well as a reasonable price! The series allows the skilled craftsmen of Max Factory to put their skills to work on more delicate sculpting and paintwork for fans to enjoy! The head part of figFIX figures make use of the same joint as the figma series, allowing for some interesting display possibilities for fans to play around with as well!


figFIX Special Page:
    ⇒ http://www.goodsmile.info/en/figFIX


My favorite thing about them is that you can swap expressions with the figma of the same character, and since figma Shinobu was announced on the same day you can easily pick them both up for a whole range of new options!

For example, with the figma’s smiling face…


*Pose uses both an expression and hat from the figma!

She’s so cute! An angel!!(Nope… vampire…)

Alternatively, the standard expression makes her stare at you eerily…

Those innocent eyes just suck me in… (/ω\)

figFIX keep a bit of articulation on the neck part, which gives you a lot of different options as far as expressions go!

You can also use the figFIX expression on the figma! ★

I really can’t get enough of this glaring expression!! ε=(。・д・。)
I can just hear her voice playing through my head!

Mix and match parts with figma Shinobu Oshino for all sorts of fun! ♥

figFIX Shinobu Oshino!

She is up for preorder now!
Product Details:http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/4606/

Additionally, orders from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP will receive a bonus Chair part! ♪

She looks so cute plonked down on the chair!!

However! The image above is actually of the figmaPLUS chair… the version that comes with Shinobu will be a special design based on the Monogatari series! The actual design will be added to the product page at a later date, so check back soon!

figFIX Shinobu Oshino(GSC Online)

While we’re talking about figFIX, a quick reminder! ヾ(`・ω・´)ノ

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 figFIX Big City DEBUT TOUR 2014

Dates:
9/20 (Akihabara), 9/21 (Nagoya), 9/23 (Sapporo), 9/27 (Fukuoka), 9/28 (Osaka)

Details:
The figFIX Big City DEBUT TOUR 2014 will be headed around to Hobby Stores all over Japan! Anyone who comes by the stores during the tour can grab a figma Parts Packet: Docking ver. and figFIX Shimakaze postcard as a present! Plus any preorders of either of the two first figFIX figures made at the tour locations will comes with the GSC Online Preorder Bonuses!

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The figma Parts Packet: Docking ver. and figFIX Shimakaze postcard look like this!

Oooooohhh!!! (´∀`。)
Definitely a nice little bag for admirals to store their spare figma and figFIX parts in! The reverse side of the postcard is a figFIX explanation!

Simply head to the event stores and speak to the staff with Max Factory or GSC logos on their shirts and you can get these for free!! Limited to one per person though!

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( ( ・∀・).。0 (…my laptop can be repaired! ♪)
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Anyways, see you again next week!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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*Please note that the blog published on the 16th September stated that ‘Hatsune Miku: Tell Your World’ clear files would be distributed at Magical Mirai Tokyo. Due to unforeseen circumstances these will no longer be available at the event. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

figFIX Shimakaze: Half-Damage ver.

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)
I still haven’t had Tsukimi dango or Tsukimi sake… (´・ω・`)I think I’ll have own little moon-viewing party sometime!
Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at Max Factory’s…
figFIX Shimakaze: Half-Damage ver.!

 
The very first in the fixFIX series of figma-sized statue figures comes Shimakaze from Kantai Collection -KanColle- in her half-damage version!
Her ripped clothes an knee socks all preserved in detail and three damaged Rensouhou-chans are also included to display beside her!Be sure to display her alongside her figma counterpart, or with other figma figures in the KanColle series!

Zekamashi-chaaaan! [╹△╹。]
The half damaged version of Zekamashi-chan is the very first to join Max Factory’s new figFIX series!

But what exactly is the figFIX series?

Let me explain that quickly! (`・ω・´)


What is figFIX?

The figma series was created under the concept of articulated figures that still looked great. The figFIX series is a new collectible series of figures that is a spin-off of the figma series – a series that removed the articulated aspect of figmas but instead places them in great fixed poses!

The figFIX series of figures is the same size as figmas (around 1/12th scale) so they can easily be displayed together, but they are fixed in a specific and well-known pose of each character, allowing for a more faithful representation as well as a very reasonable price! The series allows the skilled craftsmen of Max Factory to put their skills to work on more delicate sculpting and paintwork for fans to enjoy!

The head part of figFIX figures makes use of the same joint as the figma series, allowing for some interesting display possibilities for fans to play around with as well!

To summarize…
It’s a new series of scale figures from Max Factory that are the same size as figmas!
The first of which is this…

figFIX Shimakaze: Half-Damage ver.!
Which also comes with three Rensouhou-chans! ♪

Let’s take a closer look at each of them!
– Rensouhou-chan (Large) –

Clearly in despair at Zekamashi-chan’s defeat!

– Rensouhou-chan (Medium) –

His expression filled with satisfaction!

– Rensouhou-chan (Small) –

Posed as if jumping through the air!
Each of them are held in place with props that attach to Zekamashi-chan’s base!

They’re all so adorable!
Each of their necks are also slightly turnable allowing you to change the nuance ever so slightly! (。・ω・)ノ゙

Now let’s take a look at Zekamashi-chan herself!

Everything down to the rips in her knee-high stockings, snapped panty string and anchor are all faithfully included!

The torn up ribbon in her hair and mini-shirt falling down her hips also look amazing!

Everything about her looks amazing!! (゚A゚;)

What joints there are are made completely invisible, so it really is just like a smaller scale figure! The arms and legs look great, and the bare skin looks so touchable! ♥
Not to mention the incredible expression!

It’s lovely!! ヾ(。´Д`。)ノ
I can just hear her voice saying “Noo…! I didn’t think I’d ever get hit…!” when I see her looking down at me!
Let’s take a look from behind!

Oooooohhhh!!(*´▽`*)

Just look at the curves on that bottom!
That’s not to say figma Shimakaze didn’t have a lovely bottom, but the removal of any need for joints definitely allows for a much sexier look!

Speaking of sexy… this area is hard to ignore! <◯><◯>!!!

So…very…CLOSE!


This kind of design really makes you want to go for those low angles… it seems like you might just be able to see more if you do!

figFix shares the same design for expressions with the figma series, so the real new thing about them is of course the body! As you can see – the detail on the body is intricate down to each little nook and cranny! This photo was perhaps a little too focused on her lovely chest that her belly button is really out of focus, but on the actual figure you an see it nice and clearly!

All the details that were difficult to keep together with figma joints have been included!

There are so many angles you can enjoy her from!
The first of Max Factory’s new figure series!
figFIX Shimakaze: Half-Damage ver.

Preorders are open as of today! ♪

For those of you who have never bought a scale figure before, the series is nice and small and easy to display! Definitely recommended to those who are worried about space!
Orders from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP will also include a bonus expression! (๑´ڡ`๑)

An upset looking expression with her eyes looking to the left!

Her mouth looks so adorable!!
You can also of course exchange expressions with figma Shimakaze for even more options! ♪

figFIX Shimakaze: Half-Damage ver.

Plus! The figFIX series will also be touring around Japan! (`・ω・´)

figFIXBig City DEBUT TOUR 2014
The figFIX Big City DEBUT TOUR 2014 will be headed around to Hobby Stores all over Japan! Anyone who comes by the stores during the tour can grab a figma Parts Packet: Docking ver. as a present! Plus any preorders of either of the two first figFIX figures made at the tour locations will comes with the GSC Online Preorder Bonuses!

-Dates-
9/20 (Sat) : Tokyo –  Volks Akihabara Showroom
9/21 (Sun): Aichi-ken – animate Nagoya
9/23 (Tues): Hokkaido – animate Sapporo
9/27 (Sat): Fukuoka-ken – Volks Fukuoka Showroom
9/28 (Sun): Osaka – Sofmap Nanba Store

-Times-
11:00 – 17:00

-Contents-
figFIX Shimakaze: Half-Damage ver.,  figFIX Shinobu Oshino and other new figures will be on display.

figFIX Shinobu Oshino

– Hand Outs –
figma Bag: Docking ver.
*Stock is limited.

Be sure to come by if you’re in the area! ♪
Event Details: http://event.goodsmile.info/event/event-1976/

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Finally a quick notice!
This month’s Kahotan Station is coming up! ヽ(=´▽`=)ノ

This month it’ll be a little early, on the 18th September! (Thurs)

I foresee many interesting new figures!!
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Kahotan Station: September

Date: 18th September from 20:00JST
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv192900451
Contents:
A look at the latest products including figFIX, Hatsune Miku Tell Your World Ver. and many more new items!
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My guest MC this time around will be Max Factory’s IG Sakai! (@sakai_max)
IG Sakai is actually the head planner for figFIX… I’m sure he’ll have lots to say! (ΦωΦ)
I hope you’ll join us!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (Shinobu-chan!!)
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と__)__)

Anyways, see you again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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figma Racing Miku 2014 Ver.

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

While playing racing games, I pretty much never touch the brake button… whether it’s Initial D or Mario Cart, I’m always going full throttle! Which also of course means I always lose a huge amount of time on turns! (;´∀`)

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at Good Smile Racing’s…

figma Racing Miku 2014 ver.

The official character of the Hatsune Miku GT Project: Racing Miku! The 2014 version of her was drawn by the up-and-coming illustrator Oguchi with a costume design by Shigeto Koyama, who has been involved in art direction of a number of popular anime series – and that unique design has been transformed into a figma for sponsors of the team to enjoy!

Planning Cooperation: Max Factory

Ooooooohhhhh!!! (*´▽`*)

The goddess that guided the GSR team’s Z4 back into the top of the overall ranking by two points after last weekend’s race!

I managed to get get hold of the painted prototype of her to give a quick preview on the blog! There is currently only one photo on the GSC site, so you’ll be able to see a whole lot more from this blog!! Including a first look at some of the optional parts! ( -ノェ-)

The very first photo above was of course taken in the classic pose of the original illustration! The same pose that Racing Miku 2014 Ver. is posed in! Even the awesome round mechanical parts are included!

However she also comes with more simple parts instead of the round parts – these can also be seen on the GSC Site Product Page at the moment! ♪

In other words…

You can easily switch between the two different attachments! (`・ω・´)

Simply pick the one you think suits her better!

Moving on, let’s see how she looks from the back! ♡

The lovely coiling look of her twintails has been kept beautifully!
The very tips of the hair are slightly transparent to lovely effect!

The outfit also shows off her back and bottom!
She is a rather slender Miku-san, but her bottom still has some meat to it! *nom nom* (๑´ڡ`๑)

By the way, along with the determined expression you see above, she also comes with this adorable smiling expression! ♡

I-It’s so cute!! (*´Д`)

It also makes her look a little more youthful and innocent! ♪
It’s nice to have expressions that change the feeling of a character so much – it allows for a much broader set of possible poses!

Another thing to note is just how faithfully her outfit has been preserved in figma form!

The line coming up from her belly button too! <◯><◯>
By the way, the outfit around the stomach area is made from a soft material for easy posing!

Hmm… Miku also seems to be holding something here! What is it…?

A Team Flag!! (`・ω・´)

She looks so happy and proud to be holding it! (´□`。)

Plus there is another optional part that simply had to be included…

Her Racing Parasol!

She comes with both a closed and open version, allowing for a variety of different options! ♪

Special hand parts are also included to hold the parasol, and are included for the left and right hands! Which means you can even pose her holding both the open and closed parasols at the same time! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

The photo above is taken in the image of the Z4 speeding past Miku-san, causing a rush of wind that blows her twintails over to the side! ♡

I look forward to see that happens in the next race!! ((o(´∀`)o))ワクワク

GSR Race Schedule: http://www.goodsmileracing.com/en/race/raceschedule2014/

Enjoy both the cool and cute sides of Racing Miku!

figma Racing Miku 2014 ver.

The figma is included as a special item for those who become sponsors for the Good Smile Racing team! It won’t be available anywhere else or as a standard product!

Please see the official sponsorship page for more info:
https://gsr-global.ecq.sc

Applications for the higher figma course sponsors close on the 10th September 2014! Don’t miss out!

However, the 7000JPY course which still includes the figma will be open until the 27th October, so you still have awhile to grab the figma! Either way, make sure you don’t forget! (`・ω・´)

More GSR Info!
GSR Official Site: http://www.goodsmileracing.com/en/
GSR Blog: http://global.goodsmileracing.com/

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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( ・∀・) .。0 (Tomorrow…)
oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (is the GSR Cup Cycling Race!)
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と__)__)

Anyways, see you again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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figma Akagi

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The weather over the weekend has really made the cherry blossoms bloom beautifully! I can hardly believe that it’s already April tomorrow… not that I’m complaining!

Anyway let’s get onto the main story for today’s blog! A closer look at one of the figures that was on display at the Ooarai Spring Festival 2014 last weekend! ヽ(・∀・)ノ

figma Akagi!!

Ooooh!! Akagi-san!! ♡ (*´▽`*)

The figma aircraft carrier will ready for preorders soon! All the details aren’t quite ready to be revealed yet, but I convinced Max Factory to let me borrow it for a quick look on today’s blog!

Her unique outfit is sculpted down to the finest of details! ♥

The paintwork on the deck of her ship is also super intricate! ♪

The back of her hair is also fitted with a joint, allowing for easy movement of her quiver and other areas around the hair! The hair on the side of her face and the radar part are made from a soft plastic allowing for even more poses! ヘ(゚∀゚*)ノ

But what really interests me are the optional parts!! (; ・`ω・´)

… I’ll quickly take a look at some before Max Factory notices!! ( -ノェ-)

First up!

Bauxite! ★

It wouldn’t be Akagi without some Bauxite

She even comes with a special hand part to hold it out in front of her!

Second!

A huge serving of rice! ★

This is what is known as an ‘Akagi-sized’ serving! She also comes with alternate hand parts with chopsticks allowing you to pose her eating… not to mention that she even comes with an eating expression to complete the pose! ( ̄¬ ̄*)

She looks so very content munching on her rice!

Somehow looking at a cute girl enjoying her meal makes me feel all happy inside! (*´Д`)

Next up we have…

to wait a little bit longer! As the other optional parts will be introduced on the figma blog in a few days! (・ω・´;)

Those of you who tuned in to the Kahotan Channel will know at least some of the other parts that are coming! But there is still a completely unrevealed expression…!

Keep your eyes on the figma blog for more! ☆

figma Blog: http://ameblo.jp/figma/

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As I mentioned earlier, last week was the Ooarai Spring Festival 2014!
Another item on display was…

Nendoroid Iona! ♥

She’s still an uncolored prototype at the moment, but I hear rumors that she’ll be painted around next week sometime. ((o(´∀`)o))

Her fluttering skirt is lovely!

The rest of her outfit also looks very faithfully sculpted!

I can’t wait to see the fully painted version!
ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

I am once again very interested in what optional parts she’ll come with…

… ….(/ω・\) *peek*

I believe this might just be included!
More info about Nendoroid Iona will be coming soon!!

Arpeggio of Blue Steel Official Site

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( `・ω・ ).。0   (Tomorrow… is April Fools!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

figma Indiana Jones

Dun de dun duuuun~ ♪

Dun de duuun… ♪


Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I haven’t been to Disney Sea in over three years now… I’m definitely gonna go this year! I’ll make sure to ride the Indiana Jones attraction too!!

With that said, today I’m going to be taking a look at a product releasing on the 21st March…

figma Indiana Jones!

The dandy explorer is finally ready for release!

Just looking at it I can’t help but think of the theme song… it’s playing through my head right now! (*´▽`*)

This is how the packaging looks!

The alternate hand parts are included in a packet outside the blister pack. He doesn’t come with any alternate expressions, but an alternate set of eyes are included to pose him with either a forward gaze or a sidewards glance.

His trademark whip is of course also included – and it’s included in both a rolled up form for him to hold and a longer version to display him in action!

Hmm? It seems Indy has found something of interest!!

What’s that…?!

Could it be?! It’s the fabled Golden Idol!

It’s so tiny… and yet so very detailed!!

*Indy ponders how he can get all the way down to the idol*

But just then… he realized there just happened to be something that would get him down! What luck!

It’s… a blue hose! waterfall he can ride down!!
*Imagination is a wonderful tool.

* Indy decides he can easily ride the waterfall to the bottom*

Which means… it’s time to cue the BGM!

Dun de dun duuuun~ ♪

Dun de duuun… ♪

Dun de da duuuun~ ♪

Dun de duun-

Duun ♪

Duuun ♪

Dun de dun duuun~ ♪

Dun de duuuun~ ♪

Dun de duuun! Dun de duuun!

Dun de duuun! Dun de duuun!

Duuun de duuuuuuun!

Too easy for Indy! The Golden Idol is his!!

…that was a strange amount of fun. (;・∀・)

It was a little different to most of my reviews, particularly seen a lot of the photos were from quite far… but at the same time I think it gives a great feeling for the playability of the figma series. I wasn’t even using the figma stand for my photos, but if you do you can make all kinds of poses and still have them hold in place perfectly! (o・ω・o)

By the way, Indy also comes with a pistol and the Holy Grail for more options!

The Sankara Stone is also incluced… and due to the fact that the outfit is made from a soft material you can even pose him trying to hide it like this!

This decorative pot plant suddenly looks like an epic jungle adventure with Indy standing with it! I’m sure there are countless of fun places you could take amazing photos that would suit Indy perfectly! ★

Plus he comes with all sorts of goodies to enjoy! Adventure awaits!!

figma Indiana Jones

He is scheduled to be on sale from the 21st March! (`・ω・´)

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 ( 。・ω・).。0   (Dun de dun duuuun, Dun de duuun~ ♪ Can’t get it out of my head now!)
 ( つ ⊂
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 
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3 Days to WonFes! Max Factory WonFes Products and Notices!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

It’s really started to get cold recently… to the point that I’ve started using earmuffs! But as I sit and grumble about the cold… I noticed some of the Max Factory staff seemed to be very giddy playing with some figmas!

These two are Max Factory’s newest members who joined the planning team last year – Akane Eiseihei and IG Sakai! They seemed to be having fun, so I decided to join them during their lunch break and ask a few questions!

▼(。・ω・)ノ ”Do you two always eat lunch together here?”

Akane: Nah, we just decided we needed to discuss various things related to the displays at WonFes… not much time left now!

IG: We were the planners for the WonFes exclusive products this time around!

Akane was responsible for the planning of figma Snow Miku, and IG Sakai was responsible for figma Armin Arlert!

The full sample reviews for these two products can be found on yesterday’s figma blog update! The last photo was rather… surprising! (゚A゚;)

figma Blog: http://ameblo.jp/figma/entry-11765643242.html

▼(。・ω・)ノ “How many WonFes Events have you been to?”

IG: Even before I joined Max Factory I attended as a dealer… so quite a few in my case!

Akane: I’ve also been quite a few times myself! I’m going to helping out at the goods section for most of the morning, but I’ll definitely be taking a look around for myself in the afternoon!

IG: I want to go take a look around for myself too… but I’m the exhibition leader… I don’t think I’ll get the chance.

Akane: … You’re leader together with GSC’s Yassan! You should have some time!

IG: I- I know… but… I put together some of the exhibition diorama’s and I want to watch over them! (`・ω・´)

– Sneak Peek at WF Diorama –

Fans will know where this is from! You definitely have something to look forward to at WonFes!! ((o(´∀`)o))

IG: Along with the above there is also a Attack on Titan diorama too! I can’t show it right now… but it’s something to look forward to! ♪

▼(。・ω・)ノ “figma Snow Miku and figma Armin Arlert… what makes them special?”

Akane: As mentioned previously on Kahotan Blog the main points are:

· Her worried eyebrows are adorable! ☆
· New joints allow for amazing poses! ☆
· A cute, removable scarf and mittens are included! ☆

Those three points are what I think makes her special! ♡
She’ll be on display at WonFes to take a look at before purchasing!

IG: I think my best part about figma Armin Arlert are his expressions. Particularly the worried expression – being able to recreate this epic scene is just amazing!

IG: Also… while this applies to all the characters in the Attack on Titan figma series… the detail on the 3D maneuvering equipment is fantastic! When you get your’s, be sure to take a look all around and really enjoy every possible angle of him… like this! っ(`・ω・´)

Uwaa… (;´∀`) IG’s love for the series really does show…!

How does Akane stay so calm drinking juice as IG Sakai bounces around beside her!!? Perhaps this is just an everyday occurrence and she’s simply used to it now… ( -ノェ-)

IG: By the way, the wire hooks included to recreate the maneuvering gear were my idea! They’re made to be compatible with things like the Nendoroid More Clips…. which means you can do things like this! (`・ω・´)

*fiddle* *fiddle*

IG: There we go! I definitely recommend grabbing them for poses like this!

Nendoroid More Clip: Orange are scheduled to be on sale at WonFes again this year! Note that the clips above are different however – they are the GSC Online exclusive Nendoroid More Clip 1.5: Clear Orange! (These won’t be on sale at WonFes!)

Be sure to take a look if you’re interested! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ
Other WonFes product information can be found here: http://whl4u.jp/en/

Akane: Oh yeah! Don’t forget to grab your free downloadable Titan mask (human size) from the GSC website! It was released in commemoration of figma Mikasa being released!

You can download the mask here: http://bit.ly/1lrQuCR (GSC Site)

IG: It’s really fun becoming a Titan. I highly recommend it! If you wear it you really do become a Titan to the figmas… so it’s perfect! Be sure to send your photos as a Titan with your figmas to the Figma Blog: figmablog@maxfactory.jp! We’ll be introducing everyone’s photos on the blog at a later stage!

– IG Titan & Armin –

Akane: We’ll be waiting!! (o・ω・o)

Anyway…

Only three days left until WonFes! ☆

((((((  ゚д゚)))))

 
With influenza attacking the GSC offices with great force, I’m rather worried whether or not we’ll get through to Sunday!!

I’m sure I can get through it! Just a few more days! (・∀・;)

Here’s a summary of the WonFes items:

– WonFes Products – (*There are other goods too!)

(GSC) Nendoroid Mami Tomoe: School Uniform Ver.
(GSC)
Nendoroid Snow Miku: Magical Snow Ver.
(MAX) figma Armin Arlert (Product Page)
(MAX)
figma Snow Miku (Product Page)
(Phat!) Medicchu Tenryuu & Tatsuta Set
(GSC) Bath Time Collection: KanColle Docking Set (Product Page)

There are various other goods that will also be on sale at the event, which you can find out more about on the official page below here: WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 19

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As I announced the other day, if you’re at WonFes this year you can get a Semi-Waterproof Shimakaze Sticker for free, just by following me on Twitter!

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Follow @gsc_kahotan on Twitter
and get a Semi-Waterproof Shimakaze Sticker

– How to Qualify –
You must be following Kahotan’s Twitter Account (gsc_kahotan). You can follow at the event, or prove you’re following in any way you like!

– How to Get your Sticker –
Prove you’re following the Twitter account (A screen capture, printed screenshot, or even showing your Twitter account on your smartphone)

– Where to Get your Sticker –
After figure sales have ended, head back to the figure sales area and stickers will be given out there! Approximately from 13:00 ~ 14:00!

– Warning –
Stickers are limited! Be sure to watch carefully for when distribution starts so you don’t miss out!

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This is my first WonFes since I took over the blog so I’m strangely nervous! I will be appearing mainly on the advertising corners on the day, but I hope to sneak out to look around the booth as well, and hope to meet some of you there!

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Anyway, I hope to see you all tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

figma Shimakaze

Today we start off with Rensouhou-chan! ♪

But I think everyone would rather have this part in focus!

Today I’ll be taking a look at…

figma Shimakaze!

She will be up for preorder from tomorrow, the 8th January! ♡

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

It’s been a little while since she debuted on the December Kahotan Station… but she’s finally ready to be announced on the GSC site! I heard that she was being released soon, so I specially went and asked Max Factory if I could borrow the prototype for a review! (・ω<)★

Not only is the Shimakaze herself adorable… the figma also comes with three differently sized Rensouhou-chans!

A small one!

A medium one!

and a large one!

The biggest one of them even has articulated arms and legs for all sorts of fun poses! The triumphant expression is also so cute! It kind of makes me wish the Nendoroid had that expression too!! (*´Д`)

But don’t worry… the super popular expression that was included with the Nendoroid is also included with the figma – her embarrassed ‘damaged’ expression!

…a damaged body isn’t included with the figma… but that can easily be fixed with a little imagination!! (`・ω・´)

I can see it!! I can see her cute damaged appearance in my mind’s eye!! ♥

The next section I’d like everyone to pay attention to…!


The line from her thighs up to her bottom!!

The same base figma everyone has come to love… yet with the most soft, touchable appearance ever! It looks amazing!!

The way her knee-high socks are a little tight on the skin just adds to the effect! (*´▽`*)

She’s absolutely delicious!! ♡

But there’s much more to her than just the thighs and bottom…! (`・ω・´)


Her stomach area is also simply fantastic!

I know that on first glance it’s hard to stop your eyes from wandering to her cute bottom… but her hips and stomach are fully exposed to enjoy to your heart’s content!

The way the stomach is sticking out ever so slightly also makes it seem so soft… it’s hard to resist trying to touch it!! Having a little bit of skin sticking out like this is always better than being completely flat in my eyes!

Her stomach area is simply fantastic! (I had to repeat myself…)

The hips connecting the fine stomach to the lovely bottom are also beautiful! So shapely and charming!! ε=(。・д・。)

Looking from the front you get a good look at her cute belly-button! ♪

I don’t know if I’m going to be able to part with this prototype…
I want to sit and play with her forever!! ー(/ω・\)

… but Kaneko Nitohei-san from Max Factory came by asking for it to be returned… so I was a good girl and gave it back…. for now! ★

Definitely a figma that fans will enjoy having by their side!

figma Shimakaze!


She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! There are lots of poses in the official release cuts that I didn’t add to this blog, so be sure to take a look on the official GSC product page tomorrow! ☆

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Finally a quick notice!

Tonight at 1:35AM is the start of…
wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc! ♡


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wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc TV Series

Broadcast Time: 7th January 2014 1:35AM ~ 1:40AM JST (TV Tokyo)
Just after the broadcast, the episode will be on NicoNico Douga too!

Official Anime Website: wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc
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Everyone’s favorite yellow beast is coming back on TV! A brand new series of the rather dark character with a cute yellow appearance – wooser! Be sure to tune in and have some fun!

⊂(  ⊂ _・_)  .。oO( W-What is wooser’s hand-to-mouth life…?)

If you’ve never heard of wooser than I have some good news! Today from 00:30AM JST on NicoNico Douga, you can catch the entire first season all at once! Tune in here for more details:
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv162210238

Those of you who just want to brush up on wooser’s adventures before the second season can also of course catch up easily with the complete broadcast! There are a total of 12 episodes… but each episode is only 5 minutes, so it’ll only take about an hour to watch the complete first series! Don’t miss out! ☆

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 ( o=ω=) .。0   (Will more KanColle figmas be deploying soon…?!)
 ( つ ⊂)
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

figma Snow Miku

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I present everyone with some brand new Snow Miku news! A lot of the time Snow Miku is only associated with Nendoroids… but the time has come for her to join the figma series! Today I’ll be taking a look at none other than…

figma Snow Miku!! ♡♡

· The famous Snow Miku that was changed into a Nendoroid for the Sapporo Snow Festival is finally becoming a figma too!
· The newly designed original figma joints allow for better articulation, letting you create all sorts of different poses!
· She comes with an adorable smiling expression, a cheerful singing expression and a blushing expression.
· An attachable scarf and gloves are included, and she also comes with a snowman mascot holding a microphone.
· An articulated figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.

I’ve been waiting so long for this day!! (*´Д`)

I was constantly worried that Snow Miku may never become a figma… but this Winter figma fans like myself can rejoice!! Let’s have a word with the planner for the figma, Akane Eiseihei from Max Factory!

(・∀・) “Sorry for the wait! We’re finally ready to bring you figma Snow Miku!”

It has been a couple of years since the original Snow Miku became a Nendoroid…

(・∀・) “When the Nendoroid was released, Kaneko Nitohei was constantly complimenting her cuteness!”

It’s about time we saw the figma! ★

(・∀・) “We did have loads of requests for figma Snow Miku… she uses the new dynamic joints that were used for figma Hatsune Miku 2.0, which will allow for all sorts of poses such as playing in the snow, singing or dancing!”


A pose with her hand like this would only be possible with the new joints! ♪

(・∀・) “Much better looking, more natural poses are possible now!”

The singing expression seen here is very versatile too!
It can be used for much more than just singing poses!

(・∀・) “The singing expression is super cheerful looking, so it works an a simple smiling expression too!”

It’s also works great posed playing with the snowman!
She looks like she’s having so much fun! ♥


The new joints also allow you to pose her on her knees, and it still looks so natural! (*´▽`*)

More importantly… just look at that snowman with the mike!!


How does a snowman have such an amazing presence!!? (゚A゚;)

The included gloves are also a lovely extra touch!

(・∀・) “Of course standard hands are also included! Plus the scarf in all these photos can also be removed! All the little changes actually allow for quite a lot of different appearances!”

Is there anything else you’d like to specifically point out to everyone?

(・∀・) “The embarrassed expression!!”


(・∀・) “The slightly upturned eyes and gentle look are just too much! There is no way I could say no to this expression!!”

Agreed! She’s so adorable it’s unfair!! It’s a strangely different feeling to most other embarrassed expressions! Σ(/ω\)

How did you get such a unique looking expression, Akane-sensei?!

(・∀・) “I’d have to say the main difference is the eyebrows! They add a little bit of uncertainty to the expression which really pulls it together! There are many expressions with eyebrows in this shape, but not many combined with an embarrassed look – so it was something I really wanted to try!”

I see!! The eyebrows have such a strong effect! It really somehow seems to touch my heart more than most embarrassed expressions! ヘ(゚∀゚*)ノ

(・∀・) “I hope everyone else feels the same way! ♡”

The coloring is also fantastic! The gentle blue and white outfit as well as the gradient in the hair is lovely! (`・ω・´)★

(・∀・) “The silver areas are also not too shiny, but add just enough shine to make her beautiful! The tips of her hair are made from clear PVC, which gradually fades into a more solid color!! ♡”

(・∀・) “figma Snow Miku and figma Hatsune Miku 2.0 can also swap parts between each other for even more options! Switch expressions or optional parts for an even more unique Miku!”

Ooh! That’s nice to hear! I’d also love to see the contrast between the two of them displayed together!! I can’t wait to get my hands on her!!


(・∀・) “Sorry she took so long to announce! I hope everyone will enjoy adding her to their collections! ♪”

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Alright then… let’s get onto how you can get your hands on figma Snow Miku!

2014/02/05 – 2014/02/11: Snow Miku Event (Sapporo Factory Hall)

figma Snow Miku will be sold at this event, however you will need to apply for a purchase ticket to purchase her. Please apply for your chance to receive a purchase ticket at the site below.

Price: ¥4000 (Max 1 per person)

– eplus –
http://eplus.jp/snowmiku2014/

■ First Purchase Ticket Raffle Applications
5th December 12:00JST – 16th December 23:59JST
■ First Raffle Application Announcement
19th December 2013 12:00JST –
■ Second Purchase Ticket Raffle Applications
Planned. Dates Undecided!

* The exchange schedule for tickets is listed on the eplus website.

9th February 2014: Wonder Festival
(Makuhari Messe)

figma Snow Miku will be sold at the WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! booth! Details will be available on the official site at a later stage!

– WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! –
http://www.whl4u.jp/

GSC Online orders will also be available!

Orders online will of course be made-to-order, meaning you’ll only get the product a few months later… but it gives everyone a chance to pick up this lovely figure!

Online order details will also be up on the WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! site in the future, so be sure to keep an eye out if you’re interested!

Finally joining the figma series! ☆

figma Snow Miku!

Hmm… I’m sure Sakura Miku would also look lovely as a figma… (/ω・\)

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 ( o´∀`) .。0(I can’t wait to meet all the Snow Mikus this Winter!)
 ( つ⊂)
 と_)__)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Nendoroid and figma Nagisa Momoe

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I kept thinking I should go to Disneyland for the Halloween special and before I knew it today was the final day!! The Christmas version starts from the 7th November already!!

Anyway, today I’ll be taking a look at:

Nendoroid and figma Nagisa Momoe

I was trying to save these for tonight’s live broadcast, but I couldn’t resist!


*They are both still in production and being checked by the publisher, so there are certain parts I can’t show just yet! (`・ω・´;)

First up we have..
Nendoroid Nagisa Momoe! ♪


For those who don’t know, Nagisa is a new Puella Magi from the latest in the Madoka movie series: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion Story

I know there are many of you who haven’t seen the movie yet, so don’t worry! No spoilers!! (´Д`;)


As much as I’d love to talk about her role in the movie… I’ll resist for now!!

The cute little candy shape on her belt is so cute! ♡
Her dotted tights also look lovely!!


Her hair looks so soft and fluffy! I wish I could run my fingers through it!


Her optional parts are still in production at the moment so I can’t show them just yet… but I’m personally looking forward to seeing her expression parts!

Next up we have…
figma Nagisa Momoe!

Nagisa’s figma will be made slightly shorter than most figmas, meaning she’ll look just right displayed with the other Puella Magi! I can’t wait to display them together! ♪


Her fluffy outfit and the pompoms on her sleeves and hat look great!
The cat ears on her hat are also adorable! ♥


So this is how Nagisa’s hair looks from the back…!

The movie can be seen in theaters across Japan at the moment and will be available at theaters all over the world soon! From this weekend if you go and see it in Japan you will get a special postcard! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Details can be found here: http://www.madoka-magica.com/theater/prize.html
Last weekend was a mini shikishi which I got my hands on!

The shikishi was one of five which is randomly given out… I really wanted to get Nagisa and I was lucky enough to get her! (ΦωΦ)

But that’s not all from Madoka Magica at the moment!
Kaname Madoka
~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~

Don’t forget that the second release of this lovely figure is currently available at the GSC Online Shop! ♡


The gentle colors from Ume Aoki’s illustration have been preserved perfectly, and work together with the pose beautifully!

Orders are open until the 20th November 2013, so don’t miss out! (`・ω・´)

GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP:
http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/top/gscscawd00020-02.html

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Finally! Don’t forget about the live broadcast tonight!


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Kahotan Station: October

Date/Time: 31st October from 20:00JST
Live Broadcast Page: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv157152004
GSC Channel: http://ch.nicovideo.jp/ch209
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This time there should be no problems, so we’ll be able to provide everyone with the latest figure news and sneak peeks!

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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!
 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Nendoroid Petite: THE IDOLM@STER 2 Million Dreams Ver. – Stage 02

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I bring you one of three different blogs all featuring IDOLM@STER!!
You can find the other two here, but unfortunately in Japanese only!

· figma Blog: http://ameblo.jp/figma/
· Phat! Company Staff Blog: http://ameblo.jp/phatcompany/

I’ll be taking a close look at a set of adorable idols…
Nendoroid Petite: THE IDOLM@STER 2
Million Dreams Ver. – Stage 02 ♡


(*The stage is my own personal item and isn’t included!)

The popular Nendoroid Petites from ‘THE IDOLM@STER 2’ are back again, this time featuring the idols in their ‘Million Dreams’ outfits! This second set includes another seven idols to add to your collection, including Miki Hoshii, Iori Minase, Yukiho Hagiwara, Azusa Miura, Ami Futami, Hibiki Ganaha and Kotori Otonashi. The alternate colored outfits will help you produce your cutest concert ever!

The second set has arrived! (`・ω・´)

In the original stage two the secret character was Kotori-chan, and she is of course included in the Million Dreams set too! ♥

This is how they look from the back! ♪

Let’s take a closer look at them one-by-one! ヘ(゚∀゚*)ノ

– Kotori Otonashi –

The beautiful office worker of 765 Pro! Definitely an idol at heart though!

The gap of skin between her stockings and skirt is beautiful and the tight skirt itself suits her very nicely! ♪

– Hibiki Ganaha –

The cheerful girl from the South who believes everything’ll all work out even in the toughest of times!


The super energetic animal loving idol! Her ponytail is fitted with a ball joint for some extra posing options! The two strands of hair sticking out from her head are also faithfully included! ♪

– Yukiho Hagiwara –

Often seen cowering away the corner, but definitely still stands out as a true idol!

The kind of idol that everyone falls in love with as they want to protect her! ♡ Her cowardly, crybaby personality is what makes her special! She’s also doesn’t do well with dogs… just like me! ^^;

– Futami Ami –

One step ahead in the battle between twins!
The Futami twin who’s almost too cute!


Following on from Mami-chan in stage one comes Ami-chan in stage two!♥ Her outfit is the same as Mami’s, except for the necklace which features a star on Ami! I love displaying twins together with each other!

– Miki Hoshii –

The cute little devil who let’s her amazing talent go to waste!

Even as a Nendoroid Petite she has a rather sexy look! Her stomach area shows off so much skin! (*ノェノ)

– Azusa Miura –

The idol with a smile and body that can calm anyone down!

Any girl that looks good with shortcut hair always looks beautiful in my books! The gentle and calm Azusa-san has many fans here in the GSC offices! I want her to keep me company 24/7! (`・ω・´)

– Iori Minase –

Making her angry can become a habit… the cute but selfish princess!

The cute little devil with a haughty and selfish side! I love both sides of her personality though! ♥ She’s also a character with a rather large forehead… quite rare in the figure world!

Let’s display them together with the girls from Stage 01! (*・ω・)人(・ω・*)

All together they take up quite an impressive amount of space…! Just with these two sets I feel my desk has become a brighter place… not to mention a more relaxing workspace! (*´Д`)

But today I’m going to focus a little more on two of these characters…!

Chihaya Kisaragi and Iori Minase!

Both will have new figures announced tomorrow!

These are by Max Factory and Phat! Company respectively! ♥

 
First up we have figma Chihaya Kisaragi ☆

This expression has already been revealed… I look forward to seeing what other expressions she comes with! She’s so cute!!

I hope this means we can expect the other characters as figmas too!

Plus the… 1/8th Scale Iori Minase! ☆

The second figure to be based off the BD/DVD illustrations from the IDOLM@STER anime! This product photo is amazing… it really makes you think you can see them but you really can’t! 😛 The lovely floating pose also looks great… I want to take a look at her from all sorts of angles! |д゚)

That means there are three IDOLM@STER products being going up for preorder tomorrow! ♪ All the producers out there are in for a treat!

Nendoroid Petite: THE IDOLM@STER 2
Million Dreams Ver. – Stage 02
as well as…


figma Chihaya Kisaragi and Iori Minase will be up for preorder tomorrow!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!
 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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