Nendoroid Kotaro Bokuto (Haikyu!!)

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at the Fukurodani Academy High School volleyball team’s captain in Nendoroid size…

Nendoroid Kotaro Bokuto!

From the popular anime series and manga ‘Haikyu!!’ comes a Nendoroid of the Fukurodani Academy High School volleyball team’s captain and one top five aces in the country – Kotaro Bokuto! He comes with three face plates including a standard expression, a surprised expression for when he senses someone is complimenting him as well as the ‘Hey, hey, hey!’ expression for when he successfully lands a spike!

He also comes a variety of optional parts that allow you to recreate popular scenes from the series, as well as a volleyball and a base made in the image of a volleyball court. Net parts as well as parts to display him crouching down are also included! Be sure to add the reliable captain to your collection and recreate your favorite situations from the series!

“Hey, hey, hey!”

The Fukurodani Academy High School volleyball team’s captain and one top five aces in the country – Kotaro Bokuto is joining the Nendoroid series!

The somewhat symmetrical pattern on his rather unique hairstyle looks lovely in Nendoroid size! The team jersey we wears over his shoulder features articulated sleeves as well as the school logo faithfully included on the back! (・∀・)/

▲ From the top the spiky appearance is more clear!

Kotaro has a rather erratic personality but if there is one thing constant about him it is his powerful offence in his matches! In order to recreate his spirited side on the court he also comes with a special volleyball court base as well as net parts! ヽ(゚∀゚ヽ 三 ノ゚∀゚)ノ

▲ Displayed spiking the ball with a powerful jump! ☆

After landing such a perfect spike we also of course want to see Kotaro’s cheerful expression whenever he wins!!! Which is why the second expression is based on his popular ‘Hey Hey Hey!‘ line from the series and gives him a huge smile! ε=(。・д・。)

▲ Kotaru-san completely full of himself after a victory!

In addition, he also comes with crouching parts which can be used together with this smiling expression….

“Yeeeeeah!!!”

To recreate the pose he took when he successfully landed his super inner spike! (´□`。)

The parts have his one leg kneeling down with the other with a bent leg creating a rather uncommon pose for a Nendoroid… but take a look at how it looks from the back!

That little gap…!!

Yep! Kotaro’s dynamic movements are sure to move his uniform around in a way like this!! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

I love these little details that go into Nendoroids! Note that the standard standing lower body does cover up the skin completely, so this little gap is only for the crouching pose!!

Anyway, let’s move onto his third face plate…

“I-I think someone just complimented me!!”

A surprised face for when he realizes ‘something’!

(´-`).。oO( I want to display him with a certain character who always says “It’s just your imagination!”)

This expression can also be used for all sorts of other situations as well!! ★

▲ Posed together with his bent arm part for a really shocked expression! ♪

Be sure to add the ace spiker to your collection!
Nendoroid Kotaro Bokuto!

He’ll be up for preorder from the 10th January!

In addition, orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will comes with a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap of Kotaro as well! Be sure to check the Good Smile Company official site or the ORANGE ROUGE website for more details. ♪

Plus in addition to Nendoroid Kotaro Bokuto we also have another Haikyu!! item going up for preorder tomorrow! ★

Nendoroid More: Haikyu!! Face Parts Case (Fukurodani High School)!

An adorable face parts case based on the Fukurodani Academy High School uniform!

Note that the face parts case don’t include any expressions! You need to add your own spare expressions to complete the display in the photo above!

 

Also don’t forget that we have another character in the works!
Nendoroid Keiji Akaashi!

Look forward to him!! ♪

In addition these items are currently up for preorder!

Nendoroid Hajime Iwaizumi

Nendoroid Toru Oikawa

Nendoroid More: Haikyu!! Face Parts Case (Aobajohsai High School)

 

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Lots of Preorders are Closing Soon!!

Preorders from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP are all closing on the 12th January!!

There are also lots of items with exclusive bonuses, so don’t miss out! (。・ω・)ノ゙

 

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Nendoroid After Parts 03 & A Look Back on 2016’s Nendoroids!

Hi everyone! Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe) from the Corporate Planning Division here! I’m not really sure why but I feel really busy at the moment! It’s supposed to be calming down for the end of the year!!

2016 is quickly coming to an end, but I am here to give you a look at one of the very first items that will be going up for preorder in 2017!

Nendoroid After Parts 03!

This is actually the very first time this info has ever been released! Let’s start by taking a look at what is included in the set!

◆ Emotion Parts!
Sparkly parts, sweating parts, angry parts!

◆ Heart Parts!
Both pink and red heart parts to show your Nendoroids love!

◆ Other useful parts!
Arrow parts, an exclamation mark and question mark!

◆ Speech bubbles to have your Nendoroids talk!
◆ Lined background sheet to add extra impact to poses!
◆ A special 60mm x 120mm base to display two Nendoroids together!

The speech bubble parts are made so that you can write on them with an erasable marker!

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This allows you to write whatever you like to create all sorts of different situations! ★

Anyway, seen we are nearing the end of the year, let’s take a look back on some Nendoroids released in 2016 while we play around with the After Parts! (‘◇’)ゞ

 

~ January ~
Nendoroid Oyodo 
Sparkly Parts

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The sparkly parts work nicely with an able character like Oyodo-san! It’s hard to think that she was released a whole year ago now!

~ February ~
Nendoroid Umaru (Rerelease)
Lined Plate

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Nendoroid Umaru-chan got a rerelease at the start of the year due to popular demand! The lined background sheet show just how proud she is of her rerelease!

~ March ~
Nendoroid Hotaru Ichijo & Nendoroid Renge Miyauchi 
& Sweating Parts

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Nendoroid Renge Miyauchi also received a rerelease thanks to everyone’s requests!

~ April ~
Nendoroid Venom Snake: Sneaking Suit Ver. 
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Snake sneaking his want through the GSC entrance! I think he may have been spotted thanks to that arrow though… (‘◇’)ゞ

(I hear rumours that wearing an arrow on your head is currently a popular form of cosplay(?) in China…)

~ May ~
Nendoroid Yu Nishinoya 
& Sweat Parts

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The sweat shows that he is really giving his all to the match!! The Haikyu! series now has a total of fourteen products and the line-up keeps getting bigger!! You can find the full line-up here: Haikyu Product Listing

~ June ~
Nendoroid Nico Yazawa: Training Outfit Ver. 
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Nico Nico Nii!!

The heart parts match up with her heart shaped hands so nicely! The release of Niconii also meant the end of the Training Outfit series! They were all so cute and look so amazing together!

 

~July ~
Nendoroid Sybilla 
& Angry Parts

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Who doesn’t like being scolded by a sideways glance from a cute girl!

~ August ~
Nendoroid Osomatsu Matsuno 
& Speech Bubble Parts

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The oldest of the Matsuno brothers was the first to be released, but all six of the brothers were released this year!

*The speech bubble parts will allow you to write on them with an erasable marker, but they are still in development so I added the text in afterwards!

 

~ Special Edition! ~
Nendoroid Jumbo Hatsune Miku

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A size comparison of Jumbo Miku and all the parts in the set! 

Nendoroid Jumbo Hatsune Miku was released as a commemorative item for the Nendoroid 10th and Good Smile Company 15th anniversary so it fits in with the 2016 line-up nicely!! (*´ω`*)

 

~ October ~
Nendoroid Luluco 
& Exclamation Mark

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Luluco has realized there are only a few days left of 2016 and it has left her in despair!

~ November ~
Nendoroid Aqua 
& Sweat Parts

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The sweat parts can be used as over-exaggerated crying parts if you want! (*’▽’)

~ December ~
Nendoroid Ainz Ooal Gown 
& Question Mark + Lined Plate

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Ainz-sama is definitely one of the more unique Nendoroids! Articulated eyebrows and jaw! He was just recently released, but you should be able to find him in stores now!♡

The Nendoroid More After Parts 03 will be up for preorder next year from the 10th January 2017! Look forward to them! 

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(´-`).。oO( Tomorrow will be the last Kahotan Blog of the year! )

 

 

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Nendoroid More Tiger I (GIRLS und PANZER)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

We always have a big office clean-up at the end of the year… I have managed to clean up around 15% of my desk and am not very confident I am going to be able to finish by the end of the year ◝(๑⁺д⁺๑)◞

Today I’m going to be taking a look at the latest in the Nendoroid More series…

Nendoroid More Tiger I!

From the popular anime movie ‘GIRLS und PANZER der Film’ comes the 5th tank to join the Nendoroid More series – this time we have the Kuromorimine Girls High School’s ‘Tiger I’, which is the first tank that Maho Nishizumi is seen in!

The details of the tank have been carefully preserved while shrinking the tank down to cute Nendoroid Petite size, and both the driver’s hatch and the gunner’s hatch can be opened and closed! Be sure to display the tank together with the Nendoroid Petite: Girls und Panzer series!

“There is no running away in the Nishizumi-style”

The impressive tank is ready to drive down and crush its opponents! The Dutch ‘Tiger I’ is joining the Nendoroid More series! The rather gentle desert color scheme and all the little bits of equipment with their sharp, detailed sculpts have all been included on the design! ٩( ‘ω’ )و

 ▲ Comparing the tank with the Nendoroid Petite
Maho shows just how small and intricate it is!

The appearance of the tank tread has also been carefully preserved on the model, with all sorts of bumps to pull it along even the most uneven terrains! ♪  

▲ Be sure to give it a feel once it joins your collection!  

In the series this was the flag tank of Maho Nishizumi, which also of course includes the 212 tank number as well as the Kuromorimine Girls High School emblem! (о´∀`о)

▲ These will be printed onto the tank on the final version!

Plus as with the previous tanks in the Nendoroid More series, the turret not only rotates left and right but can also be moved up and down!! Simply move it to match your display! (。・ω・)ノ゙

▲ It’s a whole lot of fun to move about as well! ☆

In addition, both the driver and gunner hatches can be opened and closed!

Note the underside of the hatches are faithfully detailed! (/ω\)

As the hatch opens, that also of course means that…

You can pose Nendoroid Petites inside!

Note that the Nendoroid Petite figures are sold separately! Simply pose the tank together with the previously released Nendoroid Petite: Girls und Panzer set to recreate the Garupan world in your figure collection! ヽ(●´Д`●)ノ

Plus the Nendoroid Petite: GIRLS und Panzer 02 set has been announced! ♥

▲ and more characters…!

Find your ‘Way of the Tank’ in Nendoroid Petite size!
Nendoroid More Tiger I!

Currently up for preorder!☆

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Preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will be open until the 19th January 2017 at 12:00JST! Make sure you don’t miss out!

 

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GSC will be at Comiket 91 this weekend!

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Comic Market 91

▼ Dates
29th December 2016 ~ 31st December 2016
▼ Time
29th/30th Dec: 10:00 ~ 17:00
31st Dec: 10:00 ~ 16:00
▼ Location
Tokyo Big Sight
▼ Booth
3253 Good Smile Company
*Located in the West 4th Floor 3rd Hall

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Various items including exclusives will be on sale at the event!

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Nendoroid Corrin (Fire Emblem Fates)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Just one week left of this year!! Time to clean up the offices and send out the New Year’s Cards!! Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Corrin (Female)!

From the popular game ‘Fire Emblem Fates’ comes a figure of the female version of the main character, Corrin! She comes with two face plates including a gentle smile as well as a valiant combat expression.

Optional parts include a Dragonstone as well as the sword that could only be equipped by Corrin, ‘Yato’! Yato comes in both the Hoshido and Nohr version allowing you to choose the side you prefer!

In addition, the Nendoroid also comes with head and arm parts transformed into a dragon to display her making use of the powerful ‘Dragon Fang Shot’! Be sure to add the female ‘Avatar’ to your collection!

A Nendoroid of the female main character from Fire Emblem Fates!

The character born a member of the Hoshidan royal family but kidnapped and raised by the royal family of the neighboring kingdom of Nohr – the female version of Corrin – or Kamui in the Japanese version of the game – is joining the Nendoroid series!

Enjoy the cute and confident appearance of the ‘Avatar’ in Nendoroid size, ready to command her way to victory with her strong tactical sense and valiant personality!

Her red eyes that show off her strong will, that soft, flowing hair and the intricate details on her armor…! ♫

While it is hidden by the hair so you can’ really see it in the photos, the cape is also fitted with a ball joint allowing you to move it around in different directions to better suit all sorts of different poses! ٩( ‘ω’ )و

▲ The cape is sculpted billowing out creating a nice dynamic effect!

Along with the standard smiling face plate used above, she also comes with a combat expression to easily create battle scenes as well!

▲ She looks so very gallant!

In addition, she also comes with ball joints in her shoulders as well as joints in her elbows meaning that her arms can be moved into a variety of poses for some fairly dynamic action scenes! I imagine we will be seeing some rather epic combat photos once she is released! (=´∀`)人(´∀`=)

▲  She also comes with bent leg parts which work well for combat scenes!

Plus as I’m sure you have noticed her tiny little feet are indeed barefoot!!

Anyway, let’s move on to her accessories!  

– Yato – 

▲ Both versions are included with the Nendoroid!

– Dragonstone 

▲ The stone comes with it’s own little stand to display it floating!

Corrin inherited the blood of the First Dragons, which allows her to take the form of a Dragon… and that form can even be partially recreated in Nendoroid size!! (°Д°;≡°Д°;)

Alternate head and left hand parts are included which allow you to pose her preforming the  ‘Dragon Fang Shot’ attack in her semi-transformed form!!!

The horned helm together with this…  

A Dragon Hand!! Such a sinister looking sculpt!!

There are all sorts of possible poses to enjoy with the figure – simply choose the one that you think suits her best!! (*´꒳`*)

Be sure to add the adorable ‘Avatar’ to your collection!

Nendoroid Corrin (Female)!

She is currently up for preorder! ♪

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As a side note, also be on the look out for this product from the same series which is scheduled for release in stores in January 2017!!

Nendoroid Elise!

▲ Nendoroid Elise

 

Also note a figma version of Corrin was also announced today!
figma Corrin (Female)

Be sure to take a look at her as well! ヽ(゚∀゚ヽ 三 ノ゚∀゚)ノ

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GSC will be at Comiket 91 this weekend!

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Comic Market 91

▼ Dates
29th December 2016 ~ 31st December 2016
▼ Time
29th/30th Dec: 10:00 ~ 17:00
31st Dec: 10:00 ~ 16:00
▼ Location
Tokyo Big Sight
▼ Booth
3253 Good Smile Company
*Located in the West 4th Floor 3rd Hall

=================================

Various items including exclusives will be on sale at the event!

⇒ Booth Details

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Nendoroid Izetta (Izetta: The Last Witch)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

It’s Christmas this weekend!! I will do my very best in finding the most delicious cake and enjoying it to the best of my ability! *nom* (๑´ㅂ`๑) *nom*

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

Nendoroid Izetta!

From the popular anime series ‘Izetta: The Last Witch’ comes a Nendoroid of the main character Izetta wearing her ‘White Witch’ outfit! She also comes with the Izetta Custom Anti-Tank Rifle, easily one of the largest and most powerful weapons in Nendoroid history! She can be posed both holding and aiming the weapon and can even be displayed flying on top of it!

In addition, the Nendoroid also includes four swords and four lances to create all sorts of combat scenes from the series! She comes with the a gentle smiling expression and a confident shouting expression for combat scenes – simply select the face plate that better suits the situation!

“The White Witch of Eylstadt”

A Nendoroid of the witch who swears to defend the the country of Eylstadt as well as its Princess! Izetta is joining the Nendoroids wearing her ‘White Witch’ outfit!! The Nendoroid also comes equipped with one of the largest weapons to ever be included with a Nendoroid – the Izetta Custom Anti-Tank Rifle!

Izetta herself has also been beautifully sculpted with her hair that fans outward from the back faithfully shrunk down, and the unique appearance of her White Witch outfit converted into Nendoroid size!! ♪

Her feet make use of a glossy paint to differentiate the textures of the materials! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

If you look from the front you’ll also notice that Izetta’s lovely curves and body have also been faithfully preserved even in Nendoroid size! ♥

▲ The layering and creases on her clothes look lovely!

Her first expression is this gentle smile…

But she also comes with a valiant expression for combat scenes!★

“I will fight for the Princess. As the last witch…”

Those sharp eyes glaring at her opponent with an open mouth as if shouting out in the heat of battle! Her determination really comes through!!

As you can see, the figure also allows you to display Izetta riding on top of the Izetta Custom Anti-Tank Rifle!

▲ One part of the skirt is replaceable to allow for this pose!

Even through it is all shrunk into Nendoroid size the parts for her feet to rest on and hands to hold are nicely lined up!

The specially included attachment parts also keep the figure nice and stable! ヽ(●´Д`●)ノ

▲ This part is still in development and might change a bit before release!

Plus, as you can see a set of both the swords and lances from the series are included!!

They comes with their own little stands and bases allowing you to display them as if they are floating in the air like as in the series! ♪

Of course you can also have Izetta hold the Custom Anti-Tank Rifle as if aiming it at her opponent! Simply select the pose that you think suits her best!

▲ A special arm part to support the gunstock with her shoulder is included! ☆

Be sure to add the White Witch to your collection!

Nendoroid Izetta!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!

Be sure to take a look at the Good Smile Company website tomorrow for more details! ♪

◆ Izetta: The Last Witch Official Site: http://izetta.jp/

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GSC will be at Comiket 91!

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Comic Market 91

▼ Dates
29th December 2016 ~ 31st December 2016
▼ Time
29th/30th Dec: 10:00 ~ 17:00
31st Dec: 10:00 ~ 16:00
▼ Location
Tokyo Big Sight
▼ Booth
3253 Good Smile Company
*Located in the West 4th Floor 3rd Hall

=================================

Various items including exclusives will be on sale at the event!

⇒ Booth Details

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The Twitter header is planned to change in January 2017!
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Nendoroid Riko Sakurauchi (LoveLive! Sunshine!!)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

My favorite ingredient to add to a sandwich is egg! I prefer it scrambled rather than boiled! Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Riko Sakurauchi!♥

From the anime series ‘LoveLive! Sunshine!!’ comes a Nendoroid of the Aqours member Riko Sakurauchi wearing her outfit from the song ‘Aozora Jumping Heart’! She comes with two face plates including a calm and mature smiling expression as well as an embarrassed expression.

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! ♪

The composer for Aqours who looks calm but often flies into panic!

From the anime series LoveLive! Sunshine!! comes an adorable Nendoroid of the Uranohoshi Girls’ High School second year student: Riko Sakurauchi!

Her crystal clear eyes, beautiful long red hair with crossing hair pins and a flower accessory, shiny earrings and an outfit filled with cute frills have all been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size!! ♥

The clip at the back has also been faithfully sculpted!

▲The way her hair is tied up is so very elegant! ♪

The pointing pose from the “Aozora Jumping Heart” opening theme is once again posable with the Nendoroid! ♡

The third member of Aquors to join the Nendoroids!!

These two have already been announced!

Nendoroid Chika Takami!

▲ Blog Review: Here

Nendoroid You Watanabe!

▲ Blog Review: Here

But anyway, let’s get back to today’s main feature!

Along with her standard elegant smile, she also comes with this embarrassed expression! ヽ(゚∀゚ヽ 三 ノ゚∀゚)ノ

The worried eyebrows work so nicely to capture the shy side of her personality!! She’s so cute!!

This expression allows you to easily recreate the various scenes where  she is embarrassed about something or another in the series! ♥

▲ Posed as is waving her hands around to deny something!

She also comes with bent arm parts allowing for even more display options! Simply select the pose you think suits her best! ヽ(●´Д`●)ノ

▲ Brushing her fingers through her hair to hide her embarrassment! ☆

The embarrassed expression that better shows off her youth, or the more mature smiling expression…

Which Riko-chan do you prefer?!

Be sure to add the Aqours composer to your collection!
Nendoroid Riko Sakurauchi!

Up for preorder from the 22nd December!

Preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include

Be sure to keep your eyes on the Good Smile Company Website for more details! 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! ♡

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Also a quick notice that we will be selling this Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap & Clear File Set: LoveLive! Sunshine!! Koi ni Naritai AQUARIUM Ver. at the GSC Booth at Comic Market 91!

This rubber strap and clear file set is a Comic Market 91 Exclusive set, so make sure you don’t miss out if you’re interested! (*´ェ`*)

⇒ More Comiket 91 Info Here!

 

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Ajin: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver. (Ajin: Demi Human)

Hi everyone! Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe) from the Corporate Planning Division here! Today I’m going to be continuing with my review of the new figures from Ajin: Demi Human!

▼BOTH NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!

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Ajin: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver.

From the anime series ‘Ajin: Demi-Human’ comes a polystone statue to join Good Smile Company’s ‘Wonderful Hobby Selection’ series of top-quality figures! The figure was originally conceived by Takayuki Takeya and has been intricately converted into figure form by Good Smile Company!

Takayuki Takeya’s unique interpretations of the Ajin make for a highly complex sculpt have been captured through the combination of different materials on different parts of the figure – a mass produced product that can easily be called a work of art due to the incredible level of quality preserved in the figure. The figure stands over 400mm in height and no matter how close you look the most intricate of details have been faithfully preserved to capture the ominous atmosphere of the ‘Ajin: Demi Human’ universe within the figure. The figure will be limited to 500 units worldwide, each engraved with a unique serial number.

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Izumi Shimomura & Invisible Black Matter Set

From the anime series ‘Ajin: Demi-Human’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of Izumi Shimomura together with her IBM in a special set! The two figures come together to create an amazing presence and the unique color gradation that comes with 3D anime and cell-shading has been faithfully preserved with intricate paintwork.

The shadowy color of the IBM specially has a touch of red added to further bring out the atmosphere of the series, and certain parts make use of a translucent material to capture the constant decay and regeneration of the IBM. Izumi Shimomura is posed with blood staining her clothes and an enraged look on her face after just being pieced through the stomach – a powerful scene that all comes together to recreate an amazing story and incredible atmosphere right in your figure collection!

In the last blog I took a look at the Izumi Shimomira and Kuro-chan set, but today I’m instead going to be focusing on this amazing work of art!

Ajin: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver.

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The 17th figure to join the WONDERFUL HOBBY SELECTION!

On first glance you can’t help but imagine him painfully shouting out for help… the sculpting and coloring are on such a high level, and the amount of blood shown on the figure is quite a rare sight for a figure from GSC!

★ What is the WONHOBBY SELECTION? ★

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A selection of products brought to you by Good Smile Company, featuring only the highest quality figures. Meticulous sculptwork, intricate paintwork with unique artistic flair and superior quality products made for those wanting to add only the best to their collection. Experience the Extraordinary.

⇒ http://www.goodsmile.info/en/whs/

With the original concept and design by Takayuki Takeya and sculptwork by Takayuki Higashi this was bound to be a shocking figure right from the onset!

Reveal time!  This is Takayuki Takeya’s original concept art!!

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▲ This original concept art might also be included with the figure!
(Still a maybe for now though… don’t tell anyone else just yet!)

For those of you who recognise the name but are not too sure where from, you might be thinking of the previously released WONHOBBY SELECTION figure – The Colossus Titan: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver.!

This time around the figure definitely has a different kind of presence, but still such an impactful one! It stands approximately 460mm in height!

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▲ Size compared to an iPhone6S! 

We also have a special site open where you can compare the size of the product to various different items! ★

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■ Ajin: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver. Special Site
http://special.goodsmile.info/ajinsize/

*Best viewed from a desktop PC!

The Ajin itself stands tall with a mostly black base color, but also makes use of semi-transparent parts and some purple highlights that brings out that kind of ‘invisible’, wafting appearance very effectively!

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The sculpt of the bandage parts that wrap around the body are sculpted with a dynamic appearance that makes it look as if each of the stands are moving around randomly.

The areas underneath the bandages that have a kind of raw muscular look to them are also unbelievably detailed! Just looking at them makes you want to zoom in and see more!

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From the back the thin appearance and inhuman movements are beautifully captured! Such an ominous view!

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But as we move our eyes further toward the bottom of the figure things get more and more gruesome… I suggest any squeamish people get out while they still can!!

We’ll start from the back for slightly less gore…! ▼

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The dirty, broken appearance of the side of the figure has such a realistic texture to it that it could easily be mistaken for real glass! The belts that are tying the body down with metal clasps and the cold slate covered in blood that he rests his back upon all build such a dark and painful atmosphere.

Next we move to the front… prepare yourselves!

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It hurts! It hurts! Stop the pain!!

But let me repeat myself from the last blog! The fact that it almost hurts to look at it is what makes it such an incredible figure!!

The emotional aspect is one thing, but the amount of detail is also absolutely fantastic – look at the way each and every one of the bandages folds over each other, along with the blood that has slowly soaked through the bandages to dye them red…

There were so many times that I had to strain my face in pain while I was taking photos of the figure, editing the photos and even while writing the blog…

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As if there wasn’t enough blood on the top, the base of the figure also has blood slowly pooling up and staining the surface of the base. I don’t think I’ve even seen this amount of blood in real life, but even when I know it is a figure I can understand the fear that these bloody red stains bring…

The two kanji on the bottom of the base read ‘Ajin’, and have a nice trail of blood seeping down to their right just to add to the nightmarish atmosphere.

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You may have noticed my review for this figure is focusing on rather unpleasant details… but just to make it clear these are all words of praise!! Don’t get me wrong, the figure really is an absolute work of art!
(No matter how creepy it may be!)

▼Last but not least a look at the cracked glass on the opposite side!

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Ajin: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver.

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Also don’t forget about…

Izumi Shimomura & Invisible Black Matter Set

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Both of these items are up for preorder at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP until the 12th January 2017 at 12:00JST!

Izumi Shimomura & Invisible Black Matter Set
http://goodsmileshop.com/en/p/GSC_SCA_WD_00091/

Ajin: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver.
http://goodsmileshop.com/en/p/GSC_WHS_WD_00008/

 

(´-`).。oO( Blood is that which flows on the brink between life and death… )

 

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Nendoroid Boba Fett (Star Wars)

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at this product currently up for preorder…

Nendoroid Boba Fett!

From ‘Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back’ comes a Nendoroid of the most famous bounty hunter in the galaxy – Boba Fett! The Nendoroid is fully articulated allowing him to be posed in various different situations and poses, and his outfit has been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size with careful attention given to the rusted paintwork on his armor.

Optional parts include Han Solo in his carbon-freeze state together with a special stand to display the carbonite block floating through the air – be sure to display it together with the previously released Nendoroid Storm Trooper figures to recreate the full scene from the series! The Nendoroid allows for all sorts of fun and is intricately detailed for fans to enjoy in their collection!

A Nendoroid of the world’s most famous bounty hunter!

One of the most well-known and powerful bounty hunters in the Star Wars universe! Boba Fett is joining the cute Nendoroid series of figures!!

⇒ PRODUCT DETAILS

His armor has been sculpted so that you can clearly see the many battles the bounty hunter has fought his way through – note the dent in his helmet along with how the green and red paint is peeling off to show the metallic appearance underneath! All faithful to the original Boba Fett design!! ヽ(●´Д`●)ノ

▲ The canvas cape hung from his left shoulder is sculpted as if fluttering gently in the wind!

All the smaller details of his outfit on the back, elbows and area around the knees have all been very carefully converted into Nendoroid size for fans to enjoy in their collection!

In addition, the figure is also fully articulated at the various joints allowing you to easily pose him in all sorts of actions scenes! You can also pose him without the need of a stand if you balance him carefully! ★

Even in Nendoroid size there is something about him his design that keeps his stern, tough appearance in tact… while still also adding a somewhat cute look to him!

By the way, the rangefinder on the side of his helmet can also be moved down toward his eyes to display him aiming!! This works best when posing him holding his weapons like this! (∩・∀・)∩

▲Make use of the Nendoroid stand to display him hovering in the air! ♪

Plus he comes with this as an optional part…

Han Solo in his carbon-freeze state!! (/ω\)

Just look at that face filled with anguish!! That suffocated appearance… who ever though we would get to see this in Nendoroid size?!

It also comes with it’s own special stand to display it hovering beside Boba Fett just like in the series! ♥

▲ From the side you can see how Han’s shape pops out from the plate!

While he looks great displayed as a lone bounty hunter, I also highly recommend posing him together with other characters from the Star Wars universe to recreate some fun and interesting situations! ♪

▲ Nendoroid Darth Vader, Nendoroid Storm Trooper

Be sure to add the cute bounty hunter to your collection!
Nendoroid Boba Fett!

CURRENTLY UP FOR PREORDER!

⇒ PRODUCT DETAILS

 

Also note that this product will be ‘Made in Japan’, at Good Smile Company’s ‘Lucky Factory’ in Tottori, Japan!

*Please note that due to licencing restrictions this product is not available for purchase from our international partner shops or the English GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP.

This week is also the release of the highly anticipated…
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

⇒ Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Official Site

I’m sure many fans will be making use of the weekend to go out and see it!!

Anyway, that’s all from me for today! I hope everyone has a lovely weekend! ♪

 

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Izumi Shimomura & Invisible Black Matter Set (Ajin: Demi-Human)

Hi everyone! Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe) from the Corporate Planning Division here! Today I’m going to be taking a look at one of the two Ajin: Demi Human items that went up for preorder today!

“How long has it been since I last let Kuro-chan out?”

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Izumi Shimomura & Invisible Black Matter Set

From the anime series ‘Ajin: Demi-Human’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of Izumi Shimomura together with her IBM in a special set! The two figures come together to create an amazing presence and the unique color gradation that comes with 3D anime and cell-shading has been faithfully preserved with intricate paintwork.

The shadowy color of the IBM specially has a touch of red added to further bring out the atmosphere of the series, and certain parts make use of a translucent material to capture the constant decay and regeneration of the IBM. Izumi Shimomura is posed with blood staining her clothes and an enraged look on her face after just being pieced through the stomach – a powerful scene that all comes together to recreate an amazing story and incredible atmosphere right in your figure collection!

The first thing that really stands out about this figure is the way it has been painted to capture the effect of the 3D motion animation that it is based on! At first sight you may not even know where to look, but I’ve summarized some of the most interesting areas so we can all calm down and take a nice close look!!

・The highlights of the hair change from left and right (Izumi)
・The shadow on her shirt has been clearly changed to a grey. (Izumi)
・Her slacks clearly show both movement and the reflection of light (Izumi)
・The red shadow painted along the left side of the bodies (Izumi & IBM)
・The glossy effect added to the above mentioned shadow (IBM)
・The translucent parts of the IBM that seem ready to disappear (IBM)
・The light purple pearl paint used over the body (IBM)

That covers some of the main points, but now let’s take a look at some close-ups to get a better look at the detail!!

▼ Izumi looks at her opponent with a pained look on her face as she clenches her teeth! I can’t be the only one that think this makes her really badass!!!

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▼ If you look down at her feet it really seems like Kuro-chan has just ‘come out’! 

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▲ The shiny look of the leather shoes also looks great!

Ow… that looks painful…

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The way the blood is painted on makes me start to feel a little feint just looking at her! Her side in particular has been completely soaked through with blood making it look so painful – but the fact that it almost hurts to look at it is what makes it such an incredible figure!!

▼ My Personal Theory

As I have mentioned many times before, figures are objects that can make you feel profound sympathy simply by looking at them! Is it exaggerating to say that they have even surpassed being ‘works of art’ and become something even more? No. I think not. (The End)

Now let’s take a closer look at the ‘Invisible Black Matter’ known as Kuro-chan! 

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Both Izumi and the IBM look amazing from the front, but their full charm only comes out one you take a look from all sorts of different angles!

The figure is so filled with things to see that I honestly cannot possibly capture them all in my photos! I’m a failure as a blogger!! We have yet another ‘Endless Figure’ on our hands!! (A term I coined for figures that you can look at forever by simply changing where you are looking from over and over again)

The IBM has a pearly purple paint that is more visible on the side facing Izumi!

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Just look at the amazing sculpting and paintwork of that arm!! This figure is not only going to give me trouble as a blogger, but is going to give the production team even more trouble!!

▼ I also have to point out that Kuro-chan has a rather cute bottom!

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You may think for a second that I meant to say Izumi has a cute bottom – which she does – but just look at Kuro-chan’s! It’s rather cute too!

▼ From the back you can really feel the bond between the two of them!

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That may have something to do with the fact that they are literally connected, but the point is that Kuro-chan’s dynamic movement in the pose and sculpt really makes it seem like he is jumping in to protect Izumi which really brings out the atmosphere and story for the figure!!

But that’s all I have time for today!!
Izumi Shimomura & Invisible Black Matter Set
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Also available for preorder today is…

Ajin: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver.

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Both of these items are up for preorder at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP until the 12th January 2017 at 12:00JST!

Izumi Shimomura & Invisible Black Matter Set
http://goodsmileshop.com/en/p/GSC_SCA_WD_00091/

Ajin: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver.
http://goodsmileshop.com/en/p/GSC_WHS_WD_00008/

 

Next time I’ll be taking a closer look at Ajin: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver.!

 

(´-`).。oO( Which of these two figures do you prefer… ? )

 

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Nendoroid MegaMan.EXE: Super Movable Edition (Mega Man Battle Network)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I am terrible at getting up in the morning. If I had a NetNavi I think I’d get him to wake me up on time every morning! On that note, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid MegaMan.EXE: Super Movable Edition!

From the popular game celebrating its 15th anniversary ‘Mega Man Battle Network’ comes a fully articulated Nendoroid of the NetNavi used by the main character Lan Hikari – MegaMan.EXE!

He comes with both a standard smiling expression as well as a combat expression with his a mask covering his mouth. Weapons include his standard Mega Buster as well as sword and bomb parts to recreate various action poses to suit all sorts of situations! Recreate your favorite battle scenes from the game!

“Jack in!! MegaMan.EXE, transmit!”

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the ‘Mega Man Battle Network’ series!! Lan Hikari’s NetNavi MegaMan.EXE is joining the Nendoroid series! Even the details on his back such as his little backpack and the spiky collar area have all been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size!★

▲ Not to mention the lovely round shape of his head!

In addition, this Nendoroid is an addition to the ‘Edition’ series of fully articulated Nendoroids, meaning he features joints in his elbows, knees, shoulders and ankles allowing for all sorts of poses!

You can pose him confidently running forward with his chest out along with many other heroic action poses! (∩・∀・)∩

He also of course comes with alternate parts for his Mega Buster! ♪

▲The Mega Buster can be attached to either arm!

Plus to better pose him in combat mode…

He comes with a combat expression with his mask up!

In addition, he also comes with Mega Buster shooting effect parts as well as an icon plate to display above his head to really bring out the feeling of the game’s battle scenes in Nendoroid size!! But that’s still not all! He also comes with more accessories! ★

◆ Sword 

◆ Bomb 

Select the parts you like best and enjoy various different battle scenes!

As a quick side note, take a look at the details of the sculpting and paintwork underneath his feet!!

▲ The size balance between the little feet and hands is so cute!

As all of his joints are articulated you can also kind of place him in a sitting pose with some help from the Nendoroid stand! ε=(。・д・。)

Enjoy both MegaMan.EXE’s gentle expression as well as the more combat-orientated side of his character all with this single Nendoroids! Be sure to add the reliable NetNavi to your collection!!

Nendoroid MegaMan.EXE: Super Movable Edition!

He’ll be up for preorder tomorrow! ★

In addition, preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will also include a Battlefield Nendoroid Base (Red) to even further bring out the atmosphere of the battle system in Nendoroid size!! ★

Be sure to consider it when preordering!! 

 

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