May 30, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Mutsuki Kai-II (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

In the language of flowers, the Japanese camellia means reserved kindness and pride. I often enjoy looking up the meanings of flowers when I see them!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Mutsuki Kai-II!♥

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the first Mutsuki-class destroyer, Mutsuki Kai-II! She comes with three face plates including a standard expression, a combat expression and a half-damaged expression. She also features joints in her hips to better facilitate various different action poses.

Various effect parts to display her firing her turrets and torpedoes are included for combat scenes, and she also includes long sleeve parts to recreate her half-damaged appearance as well as a scarf based on her Valentines illustration. Be sure to display her with the previously announced Nendoroid Fubuki Kai-II and Nendoroid Yudachi Kai-II and form an adorable fleet in your collection!

“Are you really that interested in me?”

The first Mutsuki-class destroyer in her upgraded form, Mutsuki Kai-II is joining the Nendoroids! The lovely gradient in her hair, her confident and energetic expression and even the Japanese camellia flower on her ship parts have all been faithfully included! Not to mention that lovely little peek at her stomach too!

Her outfit has also been faithfully reproduced – with her navy-blue jacket.., the moon-shaped accessory on her chest and more!

Here she is displayed with the Nendoroid Yudachi Kai-II! Unfortunately Fubuki Kai-II was off to China for production so I was only able to get a two-shot!

I look forward to displaying them altogether once they are released!

Let’s take a look at all the Nendoroids in the series so far!

How far we have come!!

You can find this complete list of Nendoroids and other KanColle products over on the Kantai Collection -KanColle- page!

But anyway, let’s get back to Nendoroid Mutsuki Kai-II!

As with most of the KanColle Nendoroids before her, she comes complete with turret firing effect parts as well as torpedo effect parts which make for a powerful combat scene!

▲ The fluttering of the ribbon on her chest also adds a nice dynamic feel!

And once she gets into battle, she also might end up in this form!

She comes with a Half-Damaged face plate! ˚‧º·(˚ ˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥ )‧º·˚

“Nyannya… I should be able to take this amount of damage…!“

Isn’t she just adorable!

I just want to pet her on the head until she feels better when I see this expression! The extra long “moe” sleeves are also a lovely addition! ((´д`●))三((●´д`))

▲ The arm parts are separated here for more articulation and more poses! ♪

The moe sleeves also match up with her standard smiling face plate very nicely! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

▲ You can also remove the ship parts for a more everyday kind of pose! ♡

If you use the half-damaged face plate in place of the combat expression while firing…

You can pose her in a bit more of a timid combat scene!! The lovely thing about Nendoroids is that you can easily recreate your own original scenes like this!! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

Last but not least some seasonal based bonus parts!

A Scarf & Box of Chocolates to recreate her Valentine mode!

“Here are some chocolates from me! Ehehe, enjoy! “

The gentle smiling face together with the cute wrapping of the heart-shaped box shows just how much thought she has put into the gift. ♡

Be sure to add the cute Mutsuki-class destroyer to your collection! ★

Nendoroid Mutsuki Kai-II!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ☆

In addition, all purchases of her from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will also come with a ‘Nendoroid Mutsuki Kai-II’ Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base & Clear Ocean Display Sheet as a bonus!

▲ The base is the approx. 8cm x 8cm type. The clear sheet is A4 in size!

Be sure to consider it when preordering! ヽ(*´∀｀)ノ

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May 29, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Lyria & Vee (GRANBLUE FANTASY: The Animation)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Can you believe we are almost into the second half of 2017 already? I hope everyone has done everything that wanted to do in the first half of the year!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Lyria & Vee!★

From the anime ‘GRANBLUE FANTASY’ comes a Nendoroid of the mysterious girl who has the power to command primal beasts, Lyria! She comes complete with a Nendoroid version of Vee to fly by her side.

Lyria comes with three face plates including an innocent smile, a gentle blushing smile with closed eyes as well as a more serious expression for combat scenes. Vee comes with both a standard lower body as well as an alternate version that can be used to display him being held by Lyria. Pose the two of them together to recreate all sorts of different situations in Nendoroid size!

“I bestow my power… unto you!”

From the popular anime series that is currently airing, GRANBLUE FANTASY: The Animation comes a Nendoroid of Lyria together with Vee! Lyria’s innocent smile is so dazzling!

Her iconic long, blue hair and the shiny, golden accessories on her arms and neck are all sculpted in lovely detail! ((´д`●))三((●´д`))

▲ Such intricate detail on her tiny little accessories!

Gran’s close friend Vee is also included with Lyria!

He has been sculpted with one ear up and the other one bent out to the side making for a rather cute pose!

▲ He also comes with his owl little base! *Final shape may change.

Plus…!

Vee also comes with an interchangeable body that allows you to display him being held by Lyria instead! っ(｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Lyria also of course comes with special arms to hold him and complete the pose!

Along with the lovely smiling face plate above, Lyria also comes with a different smile with a slight blush and closed eyes! (*´ｪ`*)

Don’t you just want to protect this smile?!

She also comes with parts to display her with her hands behind her back in a rather playful pose that matches with her adorable smile so well! I just want to pet her on the head and imagine she is smiling just for me! (/ω＼)

Another that I didn’t note above is the details on her feet! The tiny little sandals with the little gold part have all been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size!

But of course Lyria isn’t just all gentle and relaxed! She has the power to command primal beasts, and that more reliable side of her can also be posed with the Nendoroid. (∩・∀・)∩

Her third face plate is a combat expression!

The contrast between this face plate and the gentle smiles above is amazing! Simply find the face plate and parts that you think suit her best! (´□｀｡)

Nendoroid Lyria & Vee!

Up for preorder from the 31st May!♪

Keep your eyes on the Good Smile Company website for more info!

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The 2018 Snow Miku Poll is Closing Soon!!

You have until the end of today, the 29th May (Japanese Time) to vote!

Which of these designs do you want to see as a Nendoroid by your side next year? Be sure to get your vote in!

⇒ VOTE HERE!

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May 26, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Erwin Smith (Attack on Titan)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I can’t believe how hot it is even though we are still only in May! I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to survive this Summer…

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

From the anime series ‘Attack on Titan’ comes a Nendoroid of the commander of the Survey Corps, Erwin Smith! He comes with three face plates including a standard face, a shouting face as well as a smiling face.

Just like the previous Nendoroids in the series he comes complete with his Vertical Maneuvering Equipment, dual blades and effect parts to display him soaring through the air, which allow for amazing combat scenes. Erwin also comes with his Survey Corps cape similar to Nendoroid Levi, as well as an alternate front hair part to display him with his hair loose.

Nendoroid Levi is also scheduled for rerelease at the same time as his release, so be sure to display Commander Erwin with Levi and the other Attack on Titan Nendoroids to bring out the atmosphere in Nendoroid size!

“What do you see? What do you think our enemies are?”

From the anime series with a second season currently airing comes a Nendoroid of the commander of the Survey Corps, Erwin Smith! This was one of the characters selected to become a Nendoroid during the Nendoroid 10th Anniversary Next Nendoroid Survey! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Thanks again to everyone who voted!!

Let’s start off with a look at Erwin from the back! ♪

His iconic hairstyle has been faithfully preserved from the front and the back! Even in chibi Nendoroid size you can see his sideburns too!

Just like all the previous Nendoroids in the series he also comes with his vertical maneuvering equipment and dual blades! ★

▲ Lovely metallic paintwork!

These are the Nendoroids that have been released in the series so far! ☆

But let’s get back to Erwin! (∩・∀・)∩

You can pose him in the classic saluting pose!

The tightly closed mouth and iconic eyebrows have all been shrunk down into cute Nendoroid size while still preserving his confident, masculine appearance!

He also comes with a shouting face plate which works with this pose nicely to show his devotion!

“Devote your heart!!”

Determined and resolute! I can just imagine Erwin’s voice!

The figure comes with a longer stand allowing you to pose him soaring through the air with his vertical manoeuvring device as well as the included effect parts; perfect for combat scenes!

As you may have also noticed his cape is separated into three different parts to easily match the capes movement with various different poses! ♪

Before we take a look at his third face plate, I also want to show off that be comes with an alternate front hair part as well! ε=(｡・д・｡)

You can display him with his hair down!

In other words along with the three face plates you can switch his hairstyle around for even more posing potential! The same expression with a different hairstyle can give a rather different impression! (/ω＼)

Moving onto his third face plate!

A gentle smiling expression!

Quite a change around from the combat expressions! He looks so much more kind and gentle with this expression, which allows you to pose him in more everyday scenes! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

▲ Displayed with Nendoroid Levi!

To summarise, he comes with two different hairstyles, three face plates and the ability to attach and remove his cape and vertical manoeuvring equipment… there are so many different options to choose from for you to select your favorite side of the commander! ｡:.ﾟヽ(´∀`｡)ﾉﾟ.:｡+ﾟ

Add the 13th commander of the Survey Corps to your collection!
Nendoroid Erwin Smith!

He will be up for preorder from the 30th May!

In addition, we will also be rereleasing a certain Nendoroid that Erwin would like to have displayed by his side!

Nendoroid Levi Rerelease!

▲ Nendoroid Levi

They will both be up for preorder at the same time, so you can even order them together! Keep your eyes on the Good Smile Company Website next week for more details! ♪

As a side note, both Nendoroid Erwin Smith as well as Nendoroid Levi’s rerelease will be made at Good Smile Company’s Tottori Figure Factory and brought to you with “Made in Japan” quality! look forward to them!!

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May 25, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Sagiri Izumi (Eromanga Sensei)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Sometimes I get the urge to eat sour konbu prepared with black vinegar. I even love that white powdery stuff that gets on your fingers when you eat it! Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Sagiri Izumi!♡

From the popular anime series ‘Eromanga Sensei’ comes a Nendoroid of Sagiri Izumi dressed in the hoodie she wears when live-streaming. She comes with three face plates including a cute smile, an embarrassed, upset expression for when she feels helpless toward her stepbrother as well as a shouting expression to have her shouting at Izumi.

Optional accessories include a drawing tablet for her to complete her illustrations as Eromanga Sensei, a pile of manuscript paper as well as the mask and headset she uses while live-streaming. Recreate your favorite scenes from the series in Nendoroid size!

“Big Brother, you idiot! Light novel protagonist!”

The illustrator known for her lewd drawings, Eromanga Sensei – also known as Sagiri Izumi is joining the Nendoroids! That doubtful expression with a slight blush on her cheeks is so very adorable! ♡

The slightly pink gradient of her hair at the tips, the cute ribbons in her hair and the hoodie that covers up her body and neck almost completely… all the details of her character have been carefully included on the Nendoroid!

▲You’ll have to wait and see what is underneath the hoodie!

In her hand she holds a tiny little pen tablet for drawing!

▲Although it is tiny you can still make out the screen and buttons!

She also comes with interchangeable arms which can be used like this to make a bit of a shy pose with her sleeves pulled tightly in! ♥

The same pose looking upward is even cuter!

Up until now I’ve only been taking a look at her upset, embarrassed face, but she also comes with two more face plates! ♥

First up we have a rather cheerful smile!

The kind of expression she has for her brother when she is in a good mood! In her hands she is holding a bunch of manuscript paper held together with a clip!

She also comes with headphone parts allowing you to pose her enjoying her illustrations as she live-streams! ((´д`●))三((●´д`))

▲ Eromanga Sensei enjoying her drawing in the solitude of her room! ♡

Her third expression is a shouting expression!

” Idiot! Pervert!”

… you can just imagine her shouting at her brother! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

The wobbly appearance of her mouth is also captured so nicely and suits the Nendoroid so well! She looks so very cute even though she is shouting!! You can change the pose for all sorts of other situations as well! ♪

▲ I imagine being hit with a tablet is painful, but the though of making such
a cute little sister jealous about you probably makes it worth it!

Plus…

A paper mask of an anime character is also included!

This allows you to really complete her live-streaming appearance and have her smiling as she draws online!

Be sure to add the skilled Eromanga Sensei to your collection! ♥

Nendoroid Sagiri Izumi!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 30th May! ♪

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

⇒　Eromanga Sensei Anime Official Site

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May 24, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Luna Sakurakouji (Tsuki ni Yorisou Otome no Sahou)

Hello everyone! Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe) from the Corporate Planning Division here! Today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Luna Sakurakouji!

From the popular game “Tsuki ni Yorisou Otome no Sahou ~Hidamari no Hibi~” comes a Nendoroid of Luna Sakurakouji together with her doll of Asahi!

She comes with three face plates including a standard uninterested expression, an embarrassed expression as well as a gentle smile for when she is in a good mood. She also comes with a selection of arm parts to recreate various poses from the game, as well as cat ears which can be attached to enjoy a slightly different appearance!

Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: Nendoroid
Release Date: 2017/10
Price: ¥3,889 (Before Tax)
Sculptor: Hidetoshi Nishibu

Thank you for becoming a Nendoroid, my gentle Luna-sama.

From the game “Tsuki ni Yorisou Otome no Sahou ~Hidamari no Hibi~” comes a Nendoroid of the gentle Luna-sama! She comes complete with her doll of Asahi along with a nice selection of different face plates and arm parts allowing for all sorts of different scenes from the series! ヽ(´∀｀。)ﾉ･ﾟ

Note that while this product is exclusive to Sofmap stores in Japan, it will be available at all of our standard partner shops as well as the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP for purchases outside of Japan!

Let’s take a closer look at her and the various parts that are included with the Nendoroid! We’ll start off by simply switching and moving her arms to create a more assertive pose! ♡

As you can see her cute uniform has been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size, including the frills on her sleeves and dress!

Another rather amazing bit of detail is the sculptwork on her Asahi doll! It’s so tiny and yet still keeps such intricate features! You could even display her all alone as her own little figure instead of being held by Luna-sama!

She also comes with folded arm parts!

▲I find she looks even more charming with her arms folded like this! (*ﾉωﾉ)

Plus if you look a little lower down you’ll notice that one of her more iconic outfit choices, the garter belt, is also included on the Nendoroid!

(I can’t say it too loud, but her panties are also rather intricate! You’ll have to look forward to taking a peek once she joins your collection!)

She also comes with a lovely embarrassed expression!

Although she looks a little upset she is still so very cute!! Oh, Luna-sama!!

Plus she comes with this item for an even cuter pose!

Cat Ears!

I wish to take a moment to thank the world for cat ears. To thank the person who first thought to put cat ears on cute characters… this really brings out Luna-sama’s cute appearance out to the fullest!!

These cat ears are the kind that attach to her head by inserting them in between the front and back hair parts!

The theory that embarrassed face + cat ears = ultimate combination has been proved true right here!

If you make use of the bent arm parts you can also create a kind of kitty-like pose with her hands as well!

Her third face plate is a smiling face!

If you were looking close you may have noticed I already used this face plate in the second photo! It’s a very gentle smile that suits her personality so nicely!

The cat ears may look best with the embarrassed expression, but they still suit her more gentle expressions nicely too!

▲ If you use the kitty pose hands carefully she can hold the doll like this too!

Enjoy the adorable Luna-sama by your side! ♡

Nendoroid Luna Sakurakouji!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 26th May!

As I mentioned above, this product will be exclusive to Sofmap stores in Japan, but will be available as usual in our partner shops outside of Japan and on the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP! (`・ω・´)

Note that purchases made at Sofmap stores will have a different bonus depending on where you choose to buy! Purchases in store will come with an A4 size illustration, while orders from sofmap.com will come with a bonus badge instead!

In addition, early preorders from Sofmap will also come with this A4 illustration bonus!

There will also be a limited edition sold at Sofmap stores that includes an original drama CD and acrylic stand!

For more details see the Sofmap website: https://www.sofmap.com/tenpo/topics/exec/?id=tp00388

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May 23, 2017 by Kahotan

The Eccentric Family 2 Capsule Toys

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I used to work part-time at the hotel used in fhána’s “Moon River” music video. It was my very first part-time job as a student so it really brings back memories!

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

The Eccentric Family 2 Capsule Toys!★

From the anime series The Eccentric Family 2 comes a set of the mascots of the Shimogamo brothers that will also help out around your desk!! The set includes 5 different items including a Yaichiro paperclip holder, a Yajiro item tray, a Yasaburo pen stand, a Yasaburo hanging mascot as well as a Yashiro smartphone stand. Collect them all and show off the eccentric family on your desk!

* This product is sold as a capsule toy only.
* This product will be available prior to release at the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2017 taking place from the 16th to the 17th September.

“An interesting thing is a good thing!”

The cute animal brothers have been converted into cute miniature figures that can also help out around your desk! Other than the previously revealed Yasaburo pen stand, today’s blog will be the first look at their final prototypes!

Let’s first see how they look from the back!

Their fluffy, round forms have been captured perfectly!

They are all around palm-size but even so are quite large for miniature figures!

▲ Approximately 5cm in height! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

▲ They are more than cute enough to just display as figures!

The size does differ between characters slightly, but they are definitely on the larger size for capsule toys!

▲ Yajiro is in some water surrounded by coins! ♪

Let’s take a closer look at each of them!

– Yaichiro –

▲A serious yet still adorable expression!

● Usage: Paperclip Holder ●

* All figures come with the round base you can see Yaichiro standing on.

– Yajiro –

▲ I love the puffy look of his froggy hands! ☆

● Usage: Item Tray●

– Yasaburo –

▲ This tail reminds me of these tail-shaped treats! *nom* (๑´ㅂ`๑) *nom*

● Usage: Pen Stand ●

– Yasaburo –

▲ You can also enjoy him prancing forward! ♡

● Usage: Hanging Mascot ●

– Yashiro –

▲ The upward glance is so adorable!

● Usage: Smartphone Stand ●

As you can see, the figures are not only cute to have on display but also serve various different purposes! ヽ(*´∀｀)ノ

Be sure to add the cute little balls of fur to your collection!

Palm-sized figures of the Shimogamo brothers!

The Eccentric Family 2 Capsule Toys!

They will first be available at the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2017 in September 2017!

The product page will be opened on the 25th May with more information, so keep your eyes on the Good Smile Company website! ♪

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It’s That Time of Year Again!

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SNOW MIKU Time!

▼ Broadcast Date: 24th May 20:00JST
▼ Broadcast URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv297723136

▼ Contents

Racing Miku Time
Magical Mirai Time
New Product Time
Snow Miku Time

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This broadcast will show the possible designs for the 2018 Snow Miku! Once again we will take votes during the broadcast as well as afterwards on a special site!

We do hope you’ll tune-in to the broadcast and join us!

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May 22, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Daichi Sawamura (Haikyu!!)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I recently have an uncontrollable urge to eat ramen! I’m generally more of a tonkotsu ramen person, but sometimes I’ll go for the more lightly flavored shoyu ramen.

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

From the popular volleyball manga series with an equally popular anime, ‘Haikyu!!’, comes a Nendoroid of the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club’s captain and reliable receiver – Daichi Sawamura! He comes with three face plates including a standard expression, a serious expression for when he is in a match as well as the malicious smile he had when he shook hands with Nekoma High’s volleyball team’s captain Kuroo.

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. He also comes with the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club Support Flag that reads “Jump!”. Be sure to display him with the previously released characters in the series and enjoy all sorts of different situations in Nendoroid size!

“We’ll never win if we don’t believe we can.”

The reliable captain of the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club who always keeps the teams spirits up, Daichi Sawamura is joining the adorable Nendoroid series! He is in fact the 13th Nendoroid to be released!!

⇒ HAIKYU! PRODUCTS

But let’s get back to Daichi-san!

Like most of the Nendoroids in the series so far he is sculpted wearing his volleyball uniform, but as he is the captain he also comes with his sports jersey with the school symbol to hang on his shoulders! (∩・∀・)∩

▲ The two guardians of the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club

Note that all the previously released team captains have also comes with the jersey over their shoulders: Nendoroid Toru Oikawa, Nendoroid Tetsuro Kuroo and Nendoroid Kotaro Bokuto!

This is how he looks from the back!

▲ The sleeves blowing behind him are perfect!

Moving on, let’s take a look at his face plates!

Along with the gallant smile above he comes with two other options! The first of which is a serious expression which is perfect for displaying him during a match! ε- (´ー`*)

Carefully eyeing the ball to ensure he hits it just right! He does look like he is enjoying himself though! Plus as you may have noticed he comes with a squatting lower body which allows you to display him receiving the ball with all his strength!

If we take a look from behind…

You can get a little peek at his back!

The figure stands just 10cm in height but the soft appearance of uniform as it moves around to reveal his back has been faithfully included!

The confident expression together with his crossed-arm pose also makes for a very nice display!

▲Somehow he seems cuter when you look down from a higher angle!

You’ll also notice that as usual he comes with a special rectangular volleyball court case as well as a volleyball for in-match scenes, but that’s not all!

He also comes with a Karasuno High School Volleyball Club Support Flag!

A lovely addition by the figure’s planner, Moe-P!

The flag ready to cheer his team to victory has been beautifully sculpted to give it that cloth-like appearance! The kanji reads “Tobe” which can mean both “Jump” and “Fly” – jump high and fly to victory! ヽ(ﾟ◇ﾟ )ﾉ

But anyway, let’s move on to this third and final face plate!

A Malicious Smile!

This is perfect to recreate the hand-shaking scene with Kuroo! They may look like they are smiling but you can feel the tension between the captains… just look at the tense mark on his hand!

But at the same time if you pose him with this expression and his own team mates it can easily be taken as just a normal smiling face!

▲ Fist Bump! ☆

Recreate your favorite scenes and even create your own situations in Nendoroid size!

Be sure to add the reliable spiker to your collection!
Nendoroid Daichi Sawamura!

He will be up for preorder from tomorrow!

Be sure to keep your eyes on the Good Smile Company website for details!

In addition, orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include this Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Daichi Sawamura Reliable Captain Ver. as a bonus! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

Be sure to consider it when preordering!

Also don’t forget these Nendoroids that were announced in Weekly Shounen Jump! They will be coming to join the collection soon!! ε=(｡・д・｡)

– Nendoroid Lev Haiba –

– Nendoroid Morisuke Yaku –

Stay tuned for updates! ☆

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It’s That Time of Year Again!

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SNOW MIKU Time!

▼ Broadcast Date: 24th May 20:00JST
▼ Broadcast URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv297723136

▼ Contents

Racing Miku Time
Magical Mirai Time
New Product Time
Snow Miku Time

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This broadcast will show the possible designs for the 2018 Snow Miku! Once again we will take votes during the broadcast as well as afterwards on a special site!

We do hope you’ll tune-in to the broadcast and join us!

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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

古舘春一／集英社・「ハイキュー!! 3rd」製作委員会・MBS

May 19, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Tae Hanazono (BanG Dream!)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Chilled ‘oshiruko’ sweet red bean soup is rather tasty! I always loved chilled desserts when we start moving toward the Summer months! >*nom* (๑´ㅂ`๑) *nom*

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

From the anime series BanG Dream! comes a Nendoroid of Poppin’Party’s lead guitarist, Tae Hanazono! She comes with three face plates including a standard expression, an expression focused on her performance as well as a surprised expression

Optional parts include her guitar allowing you to display her performing live, as well as a guitar case allowing you to display her on the way to and from practice. Be sure to display her with the previously announced Poppin’Party Nendoroids!

“If you enjoy it that’s what counts. If you want to play the guitar then you will.”

The first-year A-class student at Hanasakigawa Girls’ High School and lead guitarist of Poppin’Party, Tae Hanazono is joining the Nendoroids! She is the fourth member from the group to join the series! (∩・∀・)∩

– Nendoroid Kasumi Toyama –

▲ Releases August 2017

– Nendoroid Arisa Ichigaya –

▲ Releases September 2017

– Nendoroid Rimi Ushigome –

▲ Releases October 2017

– Nendoroid Rimi Ushigome –

▲ Currently in production!

Anyway, let’s get back to Tae! ♪

Her second face plate is this cute expression with her mouth open, making her look like she is carefully concentrating on her performance! (*´ｪ`*)

Tae started learning to play the guitar from primary school which allowed her to become quite proficient from a young age!

Along with the blue guitar, she also has a tiny blue pick! ♪

The guitar itself has also been shrunk down to Nendoroid size but still retains its unique shape and details! ☆

▲ Such a lovely dark blue! (・∀・)

The face plate above can also be used without the guitar for some rather cute original poses!

▲ It gives her a rather composed appearance! ☆

She also comes with her guitar case to carry on her back!

▲ Lovely details even in Nendoroid size! ♪

This let’s you pose her walking to and from practice…

You can also recreate the scene where she saw Kasumi’s “Random Star” guitar! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

This is her third face plate, which is a…
Surprised Expression! ★

The open mouth and wide eyes are so cute! ♥

Tae is known to have a more mature personality, but she does sometimes have these more childish expressions! Be sure to add the adorable Tae to your collection!
Nendoroid Tae Hanazono!

She will be up for preorder from the 25th May! ♪

Keep your eyes on the Good Smile Company Site for more details! Purchases of this product from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will also include a Special Background Sheet for Nendoroids (Hanasakigawa Girls’ High Culture Festival Stage)! ♪

* The sheet has been reinforced in this photo.

This allows you to recreate the culture festival performance scene in Nendoroid size! Be sure to consider it when preordering!! (●‘∀‘●)ﾉ”

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It’s That Time of Year Again!

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SNOW MIKU Time!

▼ Broadcast Date: 24th May 20:00JST
▼ Broadcast URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv297723136

▼ Contents

Racing Miku Time
Magical Mirai Time
New Product Time
Snow Miku Time

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This broadcast will show the possible designs for the 2018 Snow Miku! Once again we will take votes during the broadcast as well as afterwards on a special site!

We do hope you’ll tune-in to the broadcast and join us!

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

May 17, 2017 by Kahotan

Wilhelmina: Swimsuit Ver. (High School Fleet)

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at the 1/8th scale…
Wilhelmina: Swimsuit Ver.!

“From the popular anime series ‘High School Fleet’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of Wilhelmina, the Admiral Graf Spee’s vice-captain!

The figure is based on the cover illustration of the June 2016 edition of Megami MAGAZINE, and features Wilhelmina wearing a sexy swimsuit in a simple yet charming pose with careful detail given to the appearance of her body. Mina is known for her lively personality, but this figure captures her in a more gentler, ladylike pose for fans to enjoy by their side. ”

Hochmut kommt vor dem fall!
(pride comes before a fall)

A swimsuit figure of the Admiral Graf Spee’s vice-captain, Wilhelmina Braunschweig Ingenohl Friedeburg! ♡

Her lovely long, blond hair, the jacket gently blowing in the wind and the soft looking skin has all been sculpted in intricate detail!

This is actually the third figure that GSC has released from High School Fleet, following on from the two previously announced Nendoroids! (∩・∀・)∩

– Nendoroid Akeno Misaki –

▲Released January 2017

– Nendoroid Wilhelmina –

▲ Releases 25th May 2017

But let’s get back to the scale figure! ♪

The blond hair and blue eyes with a slightly bashful look on her face as her right hand twiddles with her hair… a rather simple figure but the amount of personality it has it still absolutely stunning! ♥

Not to mention that her well-endowed body has been very faithfully captured for fans to enjoy by their side! ε=(｡・д・｡)

Not just her chest, but the ups-and-downs of her collarbone and stomach area are all so beautifully sculpted!

In her left hand she holds the captain’s hat she received from Captain Thea!

Even the inside is fully detailed! (/ω・＼)

It’s also quite hard to find an angle where you will get a good look at the front of the hat, but even so the sculpt of the emblem is stunning! ♪

▲ This angle also gives a nice look at the little ribbon tie of her swimsuit! ♡

Although she is wearing a swimsuit, the jacket she is wearing over it actually covers up a lot of her bare skin, but with that said you can still get a good feel for the way the swimsuit squeezes her soft skin! It just tempts you to feel it for yourself!

▲ The back of her knees are also lovely! (・∀・)

Last but not least a closer look at her cute little feet! ☆

The dainty little feet with a slightly glossy paint on the nails that really make them stand out beautifully! Not to mention the cute shoes!

The bony look around her ankle and the detail of her Achilles tendon have also been carefully included, so be sure to take a nice good look, and feel, once she joins your collection! ((´д`●))三((●´д`))

The 1/8th scale…
Wilhelmina: Swimsuit Ver.!

Up for preorder from tomorrow!

Keep your eyes on the Good Smile Company website for more details! Also note this product will be made at Good Smile Company’s figure factory in Tottori, Japan! ٩(๑òωó๑)۶

In other words, Wilhelmina: Swimsuit Ver. will be “Made in Japan”!

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It’s That Time of Year Again!

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SNOW MIKU Time!

▼ Broadcast Date: 24th May 20:00JST
▼ Broadcast URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv297723136

▼ Contents

Racing Miku Time
Magical Mirai Time
New Product Time
Snow Miku Time

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This broadcast will show the possible designs for the 2018 Snow Miku! Once again we will take votes during the broadcast as well as afterwards on a special site!

We do hope you’ll tune-in to the broadcast and join us!

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

©AAS／海上安全整備局

May 15, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Kanan Matsuura (LoveLive!Sunshine!!)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I can’t even remember the last time I played by the ocean. That said, I can’t swim so most of my time at the beach is spent collecting shells.

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

From the popular anime series ‘LoveLive!Sunshine!!’ comes a Nendoroid of the Aqours member Kanan Matsuura wearing her outfit from the song ‘Aozora Jumping Heart’!
She comes with both a cheerful face plate as well as an embarrassed face plate for when others make fun of her! A selection of different parts are also included which allow you to pose her in different dance poses from the opening theme of the anime series! Be sure to enjoy her together with the other members of Aqours!

“Let’s… hug?”

The third year student at Uranohoshi Girls’ High School and Chika’s childhood friend, Kanan Matsuura is joining the Nendoroids! This marks the 8th Nendoroid of Aquors members – just one more to go! ♡

Her iconic ponytail has been faithfully included and is attached with a Nendoroid joint allowing for all sorts of different nuances while posing! ♪

▲ The rather short jacket gives you a peek at some bare skin! ♡

Just like the previous Aquors members Kanan is wearing her ‘Aozora Jumping Heart’ outfit, but unlike the others her outfit has a cute opening that shows off her belly button! (/ω・＼)

▲ The figure stands just 100mm in height! That little belly button is tiny!

She also comes with various interchangeable hand parts to recreate the dance scenes from the opening theme! ヽ(*´∀｀)ノ

▲ I WANT to hug her!

She also comes with a special hand part to display her pointing!

▲ It really makes her look so cheerful and energetic! (●‘∀‘●)ﾉ”

Moving on to her second face plate!

A rather lovable embarrassed expression! ♪

The rather scornful look in her eyes and upset eyebrows also make it look a bit like an upset expression, but the blush on her cheeks shows she just trying to hide her embarrassment! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

▲ I can just imagine who is at the end of this gaze!

You can also make it look a bit like an assertive pose if you change the pose a little bit! ♪

Simply find the pose that you think suits best! ♡

Be sure to add the cool and composed Aquors member to your collection!
Nendoroid Kanan Matsuura!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♡

Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a special Stage Base & Small and Large Nendoroid Base Extension Parts as a bonus! ☆

*Only a single stage base is included. Both extension parts are included.

Be sure to consider it when preordering! (∩・∀・)∩

↓↓ Previously announced/released Aqours Nendoroids ↓↓

– Nendoroid Chika Takami –

▲ Released in February 2017

– Nendoroid You Watanabe –

▲ Planned for Release in May 2017

– Nendoroid Riko Sakurauchi –

▲ Planned for Release in June 2017

– Nendoroid Yoshiko Tsushima –

▲ Planned for Release in July 2017

– Nendoroid Hanamaru Kunikida –

▲ Planned for Release in August 2017

– Nendoroid Ruby Kurosawa –

▲Planned for Release in September 2017

– Nendoroid Dia Kurosawa –

▲Planned for Release in September 2017

★LoveLive! Series Products: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/lovelive

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It’s That Time of Year Again!

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SNOW MIKU Time!

▼ Broadcast Date: 24th May 20:00JST
▼ Broadcast URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv297723136

▼ Contents

Racing Miku Time
Magical Mirai Time
New Product Time
Snow Miku Time

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This broadcast will show the possible designs for the 2018 Snow Miku! Once again we will take votes during the broadcast as well as afterwards on a special site!

We do hope you’ll tune-in to the broadcast and join us!

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