January 27, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Kenma Kozume

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I am so very busy thanks to the office move! I just can’t get used to everything and everyone moving to new places! I will be updating the blog’s header when I get around to it!! (/ω＼)

Anyway, the first figure to be reviewed in the new Akihabara offices is…

Nendoroid Kenma Kozume!

From the popular anime series and manga ‘Haikyu!!’ comes a Nendoroid of the Nekoma High School Volleyball Team’s setter, also said to be the ‘backbone’, ‘brains’ and ‘heart’ of the team – Kenma Kozume! He comes with three expression parts including a standard face, a smiling face as well as a bit of a shameful embarrassed expression.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. His smartphone, a black cat as well as parts to display him sitting on the floor are also all included, allowing fans to enjoy various situations of the rather bashful Kenma!

“I’m not strong. We’re strong.”

The cat-eyed languid setter for Nekoma High School’s Volleyball Team, ‘Kenma Kozume’ is joining the Nendoroids! ♪

His sharp eyes that catch even the smallest details during his matches as well as his loosely closed mouth and ‘pudding head’ hairstyle are all faithfully included on his design! (●´ω｀●)

△ Such a lovely gradient! It looks so cute from the top!

If you look close you’ll also notice the hair at his neck also has the black layer!

△ It looks so smooth and silky! I want to run my fingers through it! ♪

Although he is known for having a rather sky personality, he also of course is a very dependable member of the Nekoma High School Volleyball Team, and he can also be posed as such!

A volleyball part together with a special stand to display it flying through the air are both included, which mean you can easily pose him making the plays that make him the ‘game maker’!

△ It takes a bit of balance, but you can also display him holding the ball!

But he also comes with other parts that allow you to enjoy Kenma off the court as well! ☆

First up… his smartphone!

△ You can even display him using the touchscreen with this hand part!

Plus an expression that matches with the smartphone parts…

A downcast embarrassed expression!

Oooh! He looks so adorable like this!

This expression suddenly makes him look so very innocent! He also comes with another optional part that matches with the expression nicely…

A black cat and sitting parts!

The sitting parts are a completely alternate lower body part that can be interchanged whenever you like!

The cat also has a rather familiar… hairstyle…

△ The neck and tail can be moved left and right to create different nuances! ☆

Here we have the kitty displayed with a standing Kenma! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

△ The expression really makes it look like he is looking down at the cat!

You can also have him holding the ball with this expression!

Simply pick the pose that you think suits him best! ♥︎

You can also of course display him together with the previously released characters such as Nendoroid Shoyo Hinata!

This was made in the image of the scene where they first met!

I mean, the outfits were different and I don’t think there was a cat there… but it’s just as amazing!! Enjoy the world of Haikyu right in your collection!!

Nendoroid Kenma Kozume!

He will be up for preorder from tomorrow!! ♪

Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Kenma Kozume with Black Cat Ver. as a bonus! Be sure to consider it when preordering!

The 5th Nendoroid from Haikyu!!

Those who have read this week’s Weekly Shounen Jump will know, but the next Nendoroid has already been announced to be Kei Tsukishima!! Look forward to him too!!

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The WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 website was updated last week! ★

This update includes the stage information as well as booth information and new product information! ♪

Be sure to take a look at what you can expect from this Winter’s Wonder Festival! (●´ω｀●)

⇒　http://whl4u.jp/

A summary English page has also been uploaded with product information and more, so be sure to take a look: http://whl4u.jp/en/

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（・∀・）　.｡oO（I’m looking forward…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… to exploring more and more of Akihabara!)
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と_）_））

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

©古舘春一／集英社・「ハイキュー!!セカンドシーズン」製作委員会・MBS

January 22, 2016 by Kahotan

Good Smile Company is Moving Offices!

Farewell, Skytree!!

Hello, Akihabara!

This week Good Smile Company is moving offices to the sacred land – Akihabara!! Due to the move, the blog will be taking a day off on Monday, so the next update will be on Tuesday next week!!

The next time we meet I will be taking photos from a new office!

ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

I’m quite looking forward to seeing what my new seat will be like!
I’m also really worried that my packing is never going to end!

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The WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 website has been updated today! ★

Today’s update includes the stage information as well as booth information and new product information! ♪

Be sure to take a look at what you can expect from this Winter’s Wonder Festival! (●´ω｀●)

⇒　http://whl4u.jp/

A summary English page has also been uploaded with product information and more, so be sure to take a look: http://whl4u.jp/en/

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（・∀・）　.｡oO（I wonder how different…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… the new offices will be?!)
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と_）_））

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

January 20, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Koishi Komeiji

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Sometimes I stop my alarm in the morning before I’ve fully woken up and then wonder all morning if the alarm actually went off or not…

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

Nendoroid Koishi Komeiji!

From the popular game series by Team Shanghai Alice, the ‘Touhou Project’ comes a Nendoroid of Koishi Komeiji, the girl who sealed away her own third eye. She comes with three expression parts including a standard hard-to-read expression, a winking expression as well as a smiling expression.

She also comes with a variety of parts that allow her to be placed in all sorts of poses, including her barrage pose from the game as well as a cute pose with her hands making a heart shape. Enjoy the bright and cheerful company of Koishi-chan in your collection!

The Closed Eyes of Love!

The character who closed her Third Eye in an attempt to get rid of her mind-reading ability – Koishi Komeiji is joining the Nendoroids! (´□｀｡)

Her frilly outfit has been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size, and her shiny, youthful eyes also really bring out her cute charm! Her third eye that can read the minds of others is included but is of course all closed up!

The cords attached to the eye spin all around the figure, but note that even the little twists that make up a heart-shape have been incorporated on the Nendoroid’s design. ♪

Also note the frills on her sleeve, the green gradient of her skirt and the little diamond shaped accessories on her design! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

This is how she looks from the back!

A bit of a dynamic feeling is added to the figure with the fluttering ribbon as well as the waves in her hair from the back!

Her standard expression that you can see above is very cheerful and suits Koishi nicely, but she also comes with two other alternate face plates!

First up, this innocent smile!

You can also recreate this playful pose! ☆

Those who have played the game might remember a scene like this!

Her third expression is a Winking Face! (/ω・＼)

She also comes with hand parts making a heart shape to match with the cord part!

The cord part actually comes in two different versions – a long version and a shorter version, allowing you to match the cord with your pose! She also comes with both a straight arm part as well as a bent arm part with a joint at the elbow allowing for various different posing options for you to choose from! (・∀・)

Plus her hat can also be removed!

△ Using two bent leg parts at once makes for a kneeling pose! ♪

The selection of different arm and leg parts allow for all sorts of poses to bring out various cute sides of Koishi to enjoy! ♥︎

Add ‘The Closed Eyes of Love’ to your collection!

Nendoroid Koishi Komeiji

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♪

Plus preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include this Original Poster Illustrated by ideolo (B3) as a bonus! ε=(｡・д・｡)

Be sure to consider it when preordering! ☆

Nendoroid Koishi Komeiji will also be available at the following stores:

■ animate: http://www.animate.co.jp/
■ GAMERS: http://www.anibro.jp/
■ Tora no Ana: http://www.toranoana.jp/
■ AKIBA-HOBBY: http://akbh.jp/
■ Grep: http://www.grep-shop.com/
■ Bunkyodo Animega: http://www.bunkyodo.co.jp/c/tenpo/animega_top.htm
■ Akibaoo: http://www.akibaoo.co.jp/01/main
■ Bookmate Stores: http://bookmate-net.com/
■ Unitcom /AMPnet / Goodwill: http://www.goodwill.jp/contents/amusement.php
■ Magical Garden Goza: http://www.imagine-group.jp/shop_info/kouchi/shop027.php

* Certain stores may not carry stock.
* Please see the respective webpages for more information.

Plus her older sister is also on her way to becoming a Nendoroid!

Satori Komeiji!

She is currently still in production, but she’ll be joining her little sister soon! (●´ω｀●)ゞ

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Last week the WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 site opened! ★

WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! refers to the joint booth of Good Smile Company and Max Factory at Wonder Festival!

This time around the WonFes products were revealed!

Later this week will be an update with more goods on sale at the event as well as stage information! Be sure to keep your eyes on the site for more info!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

On the last night of 2015 I climbed a mountain with Madoka-chan and watched the first sunrise of 2016. It was cold, but great fun.

– Chris

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office

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（・∀・）　.｡oO（I can’t wait…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… to display the two sisters together!)
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と_）_））

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

©上海アリス幻樂団

January 18, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Akashi Kai

Today’s main feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The know in Japan today made my normal trip to work twice as long… it’s amazing how that sort of delay can get your stressed before the day even begins! Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a a look at…

Nendoroid Akashi Kai!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the repair ship, Akashi Kai! She comes with three expressions including her standard expression, a prim expression as well as an expression with her tongue out, ready to repair anything!

Her ship parts are the upgraded ‘Kai’ parts and are fitted with various joints and connections making them highly flexible for various poses. Optional parts include a variety of items perfect for Akashi’s repair work including a welding mask, welding machine, welding effect parts, blueprints and a spanner! Be sure to display her with her support partner, Nendoroid Oyodo!

“I’m Akashi, the only dedicated repair ship in the fleet.”

The ship girl who’s main role is that of support is joining the Nendoroid series in her upgraded ‘Kai’ version! All the cute details that bring out her character such as the tufts of hair sticking out beneath her ears, her confident eyes and the sailor outfit with a hint of Japanese style have all been faithfully transformed into Nendoroid size! The ship parts including her little crane are also looking great!! All of Akashi’s charm has been compacted into the figure! ♪

“I never expected to be use my arsenal to fire at the enemy!”

Akashi might be a support ship, but she is still equipped with some weapons!

A hand part to clench the lever by the turret is included together with firing effect parts which work great to pose her as if firing at the enemy in combat! ♪

The headband parts connect onto the back of the head through one part that can be attached and removed! The front part of the headband connect into the reverse side of the front hair parts! (σ・∀・)σ

Anyway, along with the confident smiling expression above, she also comes with this more gentle expression! (σ・∀・)σ

A prim and proper expression! ♡

The crane of the right side of the ship parts can also be detached and instead held in her arms!

You can just imagine her saying something like “Should I get that fixed?”. But moving onto her third expression which also has a very different feel…

A mischievous expression!

The way her tongue is sticking out together with those cunning eyes makes you wonder just what she is planning! (/ω＼)

In her hands she holds a variety of repair-related optional parts including a welding mask, some blueprints and a spanner!

△ So small! So cute!

But that’s not all! She also comes with a welding machine and effect parts to match with the welding mask and really allow you to display her hard at work repairing!

The two tanks included are for ‘Arc welding’ and ‘Gas Welding’! Plus she even comes with alternate hand parts wearing gloves!

This is how she looks lined up with all of the included optional parts!

△ The glove hand parts and alternate hand and leg parts are also included!

So many different options!

As with most of the KanColle Nendoroids, the amount of parts allow you to pose her in all sorts of fun different ways! Another thing to note is that the cranes on her ship parts are articulated even more than normal, allowing you to really move them around to better match your poses! (●´ω｀●)

△ Move them around to wherever needs repairs!

Last but not least, here is a photo of her together with her support buddy, Oyodo! ☆

△ These two together makes for a very relaxing scene! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾

You can pose Akashi holding onto Oyodo’s arm to make them look rather close!

Nendoroid Oyodo ships out from the 25th January 2016!
Check here for a list of all release dates: Release Info

Add the adorable repair ship to your fleet!

Nendoroid Akashi Kai!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

As usual, if you choose to order from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP you will receive a special Nendoroid base and a special box sleeve!

Be sure to consider it when preordering! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

*Nendoroid Akashi Kai’s bonus stand will be an 80mm x 80mm stand.
*The sleeve design will be revealed at a later date.

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Last week the WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 23 site opened! ★

WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! refers to the joint booth of Good Smile Company and Max Factory at Wonder Festival!

This time around the WonFes products were revealed!

Later this week will be an update with more goods on sale at the event as well as stage information! Be sure to keep your eyes on the site for more info!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

I went on my first shine visit for the year with Homuhomu! I enjoyed the visit just as much as she did with this cheerful look on her face!

– chelseatoshi

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office

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（・∀・）　.｡oO（I hope…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… it doesn’t snow on WonFes day!!)
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と_）_））

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

January 15, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Co-de: Falulu – Marionette Mu Cyalume Co-de

Today’s Main Feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Co-de: Falulu – Marionette Mu Cyalume Co-de!

From the popular anime series ‘PriPara’ comes a Nendoroid Co-de of Falulu wearing her Marionette Mu Cyalume Co-de!The adorable outfit is the sparking cyalume co-de of the Marionette Mu brand – the outfit worn by Falulu in the first season, filled with frills and jewels. Be sure to display her together with the previously released SoLaMi♡SMILE and Dressing Pafé Nendoroid Co-de figures! ♪

“Frozen Castle Mirage!”

The mysterious beauty with a ‘Prism Voice’, Falulu is joining the Nendoroid Co-de series! Her lovely fluffy green hair and gentle eyes as well as the adorable pink Marionette Mu outfit have all been beautifully sculpted! ♪

The bright coloring makes her look like sugar candy!! So sweet!!

This is how she looks from the back! ☆

The six bundles of hair have been faithfully included!

The ornaments that look a bit like headphones have also been included with little design elements like the wavy lines and hearts included! They also give the overall cute outfit a little bit of a mechanical feeling which suits Falulu’s mysterious air very nicely! (´□｀｡)

△ The little curl of hair by her cheeks is also included!

Let’s stop here for a second for…

A Quick Nendoroid Co-de Recap!

Nendoroid Co-de is a new addition to the Nendoroid series based on the theme of dressing-up characters! The figures have fixed poses and each come with four parts – the head, upper garment, lower garment and shoes. Each of these parts can be swapped between characters allowing for all sorts of possibilities. The more you collect, the more dress-up options become available to you!

In other words…! They are simple fixed pose Nendoroids, great for new collectors and with the ability to dress-up in various ways! Great fun for both young and old fans!

For more information, be sure to check out the…

Nendoroid Co-de Special Site!

⇒　http://www.goodsmile.info/en/nendoro-code

Here you can find out more about the Nendoroid Co-de series as well as test out some of the possible outfit combinations that will come from the first three characters! Maybe Falulu will make an appearance on stage too?

Anyway, let’s get back to Falulu!

If you look close at her outfit, you’ll notice the center bit at her chest is made to look like a power button! I also really love the way her fingers are placed apart on her right hand! (*´Д｀)=з

By the way, the curly hair is also fitted with joints allowing you to create slightly different nuances to your poses – for example… (σ・∀・)σ

Change into the Magical Clown Co-de!! ★

Here I placed her as if nodding her head to the side!

Outfit: Nendoroid Co-de: Mirei Minami Magical Clown Co-de

As I explained above, Nendoroid Co-de are separated into four different parts – the head, upper garment, lower garment and shoes! You can mix and match these parts to create all sorts of cute and fun wardrobes for the characters! These examples have me just switching the head part onto previous complete bodies, but even that makes for a very different appearance! (/ω＼)

△ Outfit: Nendoroid Co-de: Sophie Hojo – White Swan Co-de

△ Outfit: Nendoroid Co-de: Reona West – Twin Gingham Co-de R

Switch outfits with Laala! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

△ Switched outfits with Laala Manaka – Twinkle Ribbon Cyalume Co-de

Enjoy all sorts of cute outfit changes by adding the mysterious Falulu to your Co-de collection!

Nendoroid Co-de: Falulu – Marionette Mu Cyalume Co-de

She is currently up for preorder! ♪

Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the 10th February 2016 (Wed) at 21:00JST! – http://goodsmileshop.com/en/p/GSC_NEC_WD_00014

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

“Kyoko, Sayaka and A Kitty”

I took this photo outside our home and I just wanted to share a special photo of these two friends enjoying a picnic with their cat! 🙂

– Pinkcheeks

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office

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（・∀・）　.｡oO（I can hardly believe it…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… but the Co-de series already has over 15 releases!!)
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と_）_））

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

©T-ARTS / syn Sophia / テレビ東京 / PP製作委員会

January 12, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Futaba Ichinose

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today was first day in awhile where I was actually shivering from the cold. I was so glad that I had a hand warmer with me!!

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

Nendoroid Futaba Ichinose!

From the anime series ‘Seiyu’s Life!’ comes a Nendoroid of Futaba Ichinose wearing casual clothes. She comes with a standard expression, a surprised expression as well as a heart-eyed expression.

Optional parts also include an arrow part to display her ‘shot’ through the heart, as well as a dubbing microphone and script that allow you to pose her recording lines as a voice actress! Her Korori-chan plushie doll is also included to keep her company! Enjoy all sorts of scenes from the series!

Ooooooohhh!(´□｀｡)

The rather clumsy and slightly pessimistic glasses girl and newbie voice actress, Futaba Ichinose is joining the Nendoroids! Her light purple hair and outfit carefully chosen to avoid noise while recording have all been faithfully shrunk down to Nendoroid size! ☆

Plus as you’d expect from a Nendoroid from ‘Seiyu’s Life’ she also comes with both a dubbing microphone and script as optional parts! This allows you to pose her as if recording lines like this! (σ・∀・)σ

△ You could also pose other Nendoroids in front of the microphone!

Plus she also comes with this irreplaceable part…

A Korori-chan plushie doll!

Although it has been changed into Nendoroid form, the little details like the jagged teeth, red ribbon and buttons have all been included for a perfect rendition! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

While you can display Korori-chan on her own like this, you can also remove it from the stand and combine it with Futaba’s arm parts like this!!

Korori-chan held up by Futaba!

But anyway, let’s take a look at her alternate expressions, starting off with…

A surprised expression!

A perfect expression for the emotional Futaba!

The squirmy appearance of her eyebrows, spinning eyes and that comical mouth all capture her astonishment while also keeping the expression so cute!!

She also comes with these parts to make her look even more stressed!

Misted-up Glasses! (/ω＼)

We all know that when you get too agitated in anime you’ll fog up your glasses!! The glasses cover up a bit of the expression which actually creates a rather different feel for the figure overall! Plus you can always just switch back when you feel like a change! ♪

Moving onto her third expression…

A Heart-eyed Expression!

Recreate all the scenes of her with a fluttering heart for Rin Kohana! I think this is one of the most boldly executed expressions in Nendoroid history!

Plus she also comes with a heart part with an arrow through it to hold at her chest!

△ Definitely a rather rare sculpt for a Nendoroid expression. <○><○>

Enjoy all sorts of different sides of her personality right beside you!
Be sure to add the hard working young voice actress to your collection!

Nendoroid Futaba Ichinose!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♪

Plus, don’t forget that this lovely Princess is also up for preorder tomorrow!

Nendoroid Sybilla

I reviewed on her on the blog last week, so be sure to take a look if you missed it! – http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2016/01/08/nendoroid-sybilla/

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

This photo reminds me of a happy family and dates with your family are exceptional 🙂

– Nendomeow

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office

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（・∀・）　.｡oO（There are also lots of products!)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… with preorders closing tomorrow!!)
（　∪ ∪
と_）_））

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

©あさのますみ・畑健二郎／イヤホンズ応援団

January 8, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Sybilla

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I have recently found that mink tablets are rather tasty! I might have been influenced by Tosaki-san!

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

Nendoroid Sybilla! ♡

From the popular browser game ‘Millennium War Aigis’ comes a Nendoroid of the princesses, Sybilla! She comes with three expressions including a standard expression, an expression for combat as well as a damaged expression.Her sword is included and can be displayed both sheathed and drawn with different parts, allowing the Nendoroid to take all sorts of action poses from the game! Be sure to add the selfish Princess to your collection!

“So… you’re the Prince. My name is Sybilla.”

A character that boasts the ‘Black’ rarity in the game, the adorable Princess Sybilla is joining the Nendoroids! Even in Nendoroid size the fluffy long cape with little ribbons on the sides have been faithfully included!

Her lovely long twin-tails as well as the skull-shaped accessories look great, and of course her cute little crown to top it all off! ♡

△ The cape is separated into three sections to match different poses! ♪

The twin-tails are also split at two different points each fitted with joints allowing for movements like this!! (*´Д｀)=з

△ Allows for more dynamic posing!

She also includes the weapon that doesn’t quite match up with her cute, innocent appearance – the magical sword Fragarach! ♪

△ The ribbon on her chest, her skirt and socks are also all so detailed!

Anyway, along with her composed standard expression, she also comes with…

A Combat Expression!

Sharp eyes and a gallant shout!

As you can see she can also be displayed wielding Fragarach for even more epic poses!! The combination with the bent arm pose really makes for an amazing combat scene!! (●´ω｀●)

Her cape can also be removed!

△ This is how the cape looks by itself! Even the inside is a lovely crimson!

Without the cape, Sybilla’s outfit suddenly has a slightly more sexy appearance to it! ★

△ The details on the outfit really are magnificent!

Moving on to her third expression…

Her Damaged Expression!

Ooooooooohh! (/ω＼)

She looks so frail with her one eye closed and those worried eyebrows… but there is also something about this expression that has a provocative feeling about it…

The difference between her first expression and this one is quite the jump!

△ But I think I like this face the best!

Three expressions, a removable cape and her sword make for all sorts of options… but there is still more!!

Sitting parts are also included! ♥︎

The sitting pose with legs out to the side really suits the damaged expression too! (´□｀｡)

Thanks to the joints in the twin-tails, you can also move them to the side so they don’t get in the way of the sitting pose! There are so many fun poses to be had with the adorable Princess!! ☆

Nendoroid Sybilla!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 13th January! ♪

Make sure you don’t miss out! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

*Please note that the serial code included as a bonus is only included with sales in Japan.
*This serial code is only compatible with the Japanese version of Millennium War Aigis.

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– Notice #1 –

I want to take a second to introduce an upcoming original anime film that will be in theatres from the 9th January 2016…

Garakowa: Restore the World!

Be sure to check the official site for character designs and more!

Garakowa: Restore the World Official Site: http://garakowa.jp/

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– Notice #2 –

From the 10th January this new anime series starts airing!

Dimension W

For more information in English, you can check Funimation’s blog here:
http://www.funimation.com/blog/2015/07/03/

Be sure to take a look! (●´ω｀●)

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

Me and Raiden thought about going out for our date, but it was way too
chilly to do so.. So we settled on staying inside and staying warm for
our date.

I made tea with melted M&Ms in it and saved one for Raiden
who wanted something sweet, but nothing like a drink.

– Latias

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office

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　∧＿∧
（・∀・）　.｡oO（This weekend is a long weekend in Japan!)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… See you all on Tuesday!)
（　∪ ∪
と_）_））

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

January 7, 2016 by Kahotan

Racing Miku: 2015 Ver.

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I can already feel my hay-fever starting to act up… perhaps because this Winter has been rather warm? Or maybe it’s just a cold…?

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

Racing Miku: 2015 Ver.!♥︎

The 2015 design of Racing Miku, the official character of the Hatsune Miku GT Project, is being made into a 1/8th scale figure!

The figure’s design is based on Taiki’s illustration of Racing Miku as a ‘Princess Knight’, and has faithfully preserved all the details of the original illustration. The intricate outfit and dynamic pose all come together to create a cheerful Racing Miku that is sure to add new charm to any fan’s collection!

The songstress of the racing circuit!♡

The scale figure of last year’s Racing Miku which went up for preorder just at the end of last month! Her adorable smile captures such a lovely moment! The fluttering of the flag and her twin-tails also add a nice dynamic effect to the figure, and the cute outfit has also been sculpted in lovely detail!! ♪

I managed to grab the painted prototype for a quick review!

This is how she looks from the back!

Take a look at the translucent appearance of her twintails!

They are beautifully painted to give a nice gradient that slowly becomes more translucent toward to bottom! They also have a nice volume to them that, together with the flag, give the figure a rather impressive size!!

She is posed standing with one foot up in the air for a rather simple pose, but the dynamic elements of the figure make it all the more eye-catching! ♪

The stand features a stylish design based on Miku’s hair color and standard hair accessories!

The pink is also used in some other areas! 〜(*´Д｀)=з

Take a close look at her lovely thighs!

I’m sure you can see the pink area!

The curves from her bottom down along the thighs is such a treat for the eyes!

By the way… Miku-san is wearing a tutu with a leopard, so you’re not seeing panties!! These photos are not showing too much!! Really!! (*ﾟｰﾟ*)

△ You get a really nice feel for the fluttering of the flag from this angle!

Anyway, the 2015 Racing Miku’s design was based on a ‘Princess Knight’! You can see the ‘Princess’ part in her expression, the frills on her outfit and of course the tiara…

If you’re looking for the ‘Knight’ part…

The gauntlets and various other parts of her outfit are modelled off knightly armor! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

The golden lining also gives a very noble aspect to the design which fits both the princess and knight sides of the design! The little neck-tie accessory is included on the design as a little homage to the original Miku design!

By the way, you can take a look through all the previous Racing Miku designs over on this page! ♡

Keep this adorable smile all to yourself! Add the 2015 Racing Miku to your collection!

Racing Miku: 2015 Ver.

She is currently up for preorder!☆

Product Details: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5414/

Orders at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the 20th January 2016! Don’t miss out! ⇒ http://goodsmileshop.com/en/p/GSC_SCA_WD_00068

＼ PLUS! ／

We are currently looking for Good Smile Racing 2016 Personal Sponsors!! (・∀・)

As usual, the Nendoroid and figma courses are available and will include a respective figure of this year’s Racing Miku!! There is also an all new ￥70,000 course with more volume than ever before!!

You can find out more over at the official site below! ♪
⇒　GSR Personal Sponsors Application Page

In case you haven’t seen, this is the 2016 Racing Miku design! ☆

△ A colorful design sure to be calling in the victory this year!!

We hope you’ll be able to support the GOODSMILE RACING team once again this year!!

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– Notice #1 –

I want to take a second to introduce an upcoming original anime film that will be in theatres from the 9th January 2016…

Garakowa: Restore the World!

Be sure to check the official site for character designs and more!

Garakowa: Restore the World Official Site: http://garakowa.jp/

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– Notice #2 –

From the 10th January this new anime series starts airing!

Dimension W

For more information in English, you can check Funimation’s blog here:
http://www.funimation.com/blog/2015/07/03/

Be sure to take a look! (●´ω｀●)

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

Late Autumn Park

Kurumi: It’s almost Winter… why is it that when I’m with you I feel all warm inside?

– serusiya

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office

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　∧＿∧
（・∀・）　.｡oO（The new anime series for 2016…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… are all staring up now…!!)
（　∪ ∪
と_）_））

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

December 22, 2015 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 1st Stage/2nd Stage

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I love warm fluffy socks! I couldn’t get through Winter without them!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at these two items!

Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions 1st Stage!

Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions 2nd Stage!

The idols have passed 2000% and are ready to start a love revolution!

Apologies for the wait since their first debut over at the Animate Girls Festival!

The princes from ‘Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions’ are joining the Nendoroid Petite series, and are up for preorder at animate stores as well as animate online as of today!! ★

* Please note that these will not be sold as standard products.

You can see more photos over on the product pages:

⇒ Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 1st Stage
⇒ Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 2nd Stage

Let’s take a closer look at each of the sets! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ
Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 1st Stage

The 1st Stage includes Otoya Ittoki, Masato Hijirikawa, Tokiya Ichinose and Ren Jinguji from ST☆RISH as well as Reiji Kotobuki and Ranmaru Kurosaki from QUARTET NIGHT! ! Each character is dressed up in their respective group’s stage outfit and is ready to create a love revolution in adorable Nendoroid Petite size!

Each of the shining idols has been captured beautifully!

Their personalities have managed to be preserved even though they’re so small! Each character has a ball joint at the neck as well as articulated arms for slightly different nuances as well!

Each character stands approximately 65mm in height! ♪

Even the finer details of their outfits has been carefully preserved! (/ω＼)

– Otoya Ittoki –

– Masato Hijirikawa –

– Tokiya Ichinose –

– Ren Jinguji –

– Reiji Kotobuki –

– Ranmaru Kurosaki –

Nendoroid Petites are a lovely size to take out with you when you go out, making them great for photos out and about! Be sure to take them to all sorts of interesting places and capture the moments on film!! (´□｀｡)

△ Together with a Christmas tree! You can even pose them facing each other!

Moving on…

Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 2nd Stage

The 2nd Stage includes Natsuki Shinomiya, Syo Kurusu and Cecil Aijima from ST☆RISH as well as Ai Mikaze and Camus from QUARTET NIGHT! Plus one secret character is also included! Each character is dressed up in their respective group’s stage outfit and is ready to create a love revolution in adorable Nendoroid Petite size!

They look amazing! Ready to steal the hearts of fans! ♥︎

Ai and Natsuki are both posed with pointing fingers!

The gradient work on their hair is really impressive!

Even from the back their character designs and personalities really come through! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

– Natsuki Shinomiya –

– Syo Kurusu –

– Cecil Aijima –

– Ai Mikaze –

– Camus –

Also a quick note that the hat on Syo from the second stage and Reiji from the 1st stage can both be removed!

△ You can even put the hats on others if their hairstyle allows it!

Last but not least, there is also a SECRET character!! A character that you might not expect to find in an ORANGE ROUGE product at that… (σ・∀・)σ

Here is a hint! ♥︎

I’m sure almost any fan would know in an instant! I wouldn’t be UtaPuri without her!

Anyway, whether you choose to just collect or a specific unit or instead collect them all, be sure to add these adorable Princes to your collection!!

They are currently available for preorder from animate stores and animate online!

Plus, purchases of a complete boxset will also come with a special background sheet!

1st Stage: ST☆RISH Stage Background

△ You might recognise it from the ending theme! (*´Д｀)=з

2nd Stage: QUARTET NIGHT Stage Background

△ This one is from the opening of episode 1!

* Photos above have the backgrounds attached to card for photos.

Be sure you don’t miss out!!

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– Notice #1 –

2016 is almost here!!

I want to take a second to introduce an upcoming original anime film that will be in theatres from the 9th January 2016…

Garakowa: Restore the World!

Be sure to check the official site for character designs and more!

Garakowa: Restore the World Official Site: http://garakowa.jp/

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– Notice #2 –

The Nendoroid 10th Anniversary Photo Contest!

It has been 10 years since the Nendoroid series was first created, and in that time Good Smile Company have created well over 500 different Nendoroids that now fill up the collections of fans all over the world.
We want to see photos of all those Nendoroids – from simple everyday photos, to photos of you going on trips with your Nendoroids or any other memory you can share with a photo! Send them through for everyone to enjoy!!

Find out more and enter your photos over on the official site!

https://event.goodsmile.info/nendoro10thanniv/en/photocon/

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

The Goddess and the Fox walk down a path lined with maidenhair trees on their date.

– Yumemiya

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office

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　∧＿∧
（・∀・）　.｡oO（I want to take them out…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… and take photos in all sorts of places!)
（　∪ ∪
と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan

December 22, 2015 by Kahotan

Racing Miku: 2015 Ver.

Today’s main feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Racing Miku 2015 Ver. ☆

The 2015 design of Racing Miku, the official character of the Hatsune Miku GT Project, is being made into a 1/8th scale figure!

Oooooooohhh!! (●´ω｀●)

The knightly princess and songstress of the racing circuit has been sculpted as a 1/8th scale figure! Racing Miku in her 2015 outfit! ♥︎

Those beautiful, long twintails give the figure a lovely dynamic feeling!

△ The also make use of semi-transparent parts giving a kind of glowing effect!

The pose she is in really shows off her thighs along with a little peek at her bottom! Her healthy looking body really cute, but also has a certain level of sexy to it as well! But perhaps my favourite thing about the figure is this lovely, youthful smile on her face!

△ Not only is her back revealed, the side also has a netted pattern! ★

The unique design of her gloves that look more like gauntlets has been faithfully added to the figure, and the frilly tutu has been captured so nicely!

It’s one of those figures that really captures the difference in textures between different parts of the figure effectively! ε=(｡・д・｡)

△ The creases on the gloves and boots let you imagine the
soft feeling of the skin on the other side! ( ✧Д✧) ｶｯ!!

Grab this Racing Miku and have her cheer you on through anything!

Racing Miku: 2015 Ver.

She’ll be up for preorder later today!! ♪

See the Good Smile Company product page for more details! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ
The figure will also be on display at the GOODSMILE RACING ＆ TeamUKYO 2015 Year-End Party! Be sure to take a look if you’re at the event!! ★

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– Notice #1 –

In commemoration of the first year anniversary of Good Smile Company’s Lucky Factory in Tottori, we have opened the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Sub-Branch in Akagawara Ichigoukan!

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GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Sub-Branch in Akagawara Ichigoukan

Address: Tottori Prefecture, Kurayoshi, Shinmachi, 1-Chome, 2441

Website: http://www.apionet.or.jp/kankou/html/midokoro1_aka.htm#aka1

Various products including those made at the Lucky Factory and others sold at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will be on sale!

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– Notice #2 –

2016 is almost here!!

I want to take a second to introduce an upcoming original anime film that will be in theatres from the 9th January 2016…

Garakowa: Restore the World!

Be sure to check the official site for character designs and more!

Garakowa: Restore the World Official Site: http://garakowa.us/

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– Notice #3 –

The Nendoroid 10th Anniversary Photo Contest!

Find out more and enter your photos over on the official site!

https://event.goodsmile.info/nendoro10thanniv/en/photocon/

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– Notice #4 –

Also up for preorder at animate stores from today are these Nendoroid Petites!

Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 1st Stage

Nendoroid Petite: Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions – 2nd Stage

These items will only available at animate stores and from animate online! Make sure you don’t miss out! (´□｀｡)

◆ animate Official Site
◇ animate Online

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

Seems like Ren-chon can’t wait to explore Gardens By The Bay. ^_^

– smurfgee

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office

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　∧＿∧
（・∀・）　.｡oO（I want to roll up…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… in a nice warm blanket!)
（　∪ ∪
と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan