October 30, 2015 by Kahotan

Nendoroid More: Panzer IV Ausf. D (H Spec) & Nendoroid Petite Ankou Team

Today’s main feature!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

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

Nendoroid More: Panzer IV Ausf. D (H Spec) & Nendoroid Petite Ankou Team

From the popular anime series ‘Girls und Panzer’ comes another version of the ‘Nendoroid More: Panzer IV Ausf. D’, this time with the H-Model specifications! Just like the previous version, the tank has been carefully shrunk down to Nendoroid size, keeping the finer details while adding a cute size to the design!
This time around, Nendoroid Petite figures of the five members of the Ankou team are included as a set with the tank! Miho Nishizumi, Yukari Akiyama, Saori Takebe, Hana Isuzu and Mako Reizei are all included and can even be displayed riding in the tank together!

* This product will first be sold at the Ankou Festival, thereafter limited stock will be available at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP.
* The pullback motor included on the original Nendoroid More: Panzer IV Ausf. D is NOT a part of this product.

Panzer Vor!!!

The H-spec model of the Panzer IV Ausf. D that saw various battles against Kuromorimine Girls High School! It’s also nicely visible on the key visual used for the upcoming ‘Girls und Panzer der Film’ which starts on the 21st November!

⇒ Girls und Panzer der Film Official Site

This item might look quite similar to the previously released Nendoroid More: Panzer IV Ausf. D, but the colors and various parts of the armor are all different!

Nendoroid More: Panzer IV Ausf. D Released in December 2014.

The difference of the cannon and the front armor – all the large and small changes for the H-Spec have been carefully included on this version!! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

△ You can even see the two layers of Ankou team markings!

Even in Nendoroid petite size, the mechanical feeling and heavy appearance of the tank cannot be denied!!

△ Enjoy both the cuteness of the chibi design and the epicness of the tank!

Plus the turret can even be moved around!!

Not only does the turret battery move from left to right, but the actual turret also moves up and down! Recreate your favorite battles from the series!!

△ A quick GIF with three photos!
With a little more skill in Photoshop this could even be a shooting animation!

Even without the characters, playing with the tank is a whole lot of fun!!

△ Seeing the figure makes me look forward to the movie even more! ♡

Unlike the previously released Nendoroid More Panzer tank, the H-Spec doesn’t have the wind-up feature the original had, but instead it is being sold as a set that includes all five members of the Ankou team – as you may have deduced from the product name!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

▲ Saori Takebe, Miho Nishizumi, Hana Isuzu

▼Yukari Akiyama, Mako Reizei

These Nendoroid Petites are exactly the same as the ‘Nendoroid Petite: Girls und Panzer’ set released in September 2014!

As before, they can also ride in the tank!! Σ(･ω･ﾉ)ﾉ！

△ Saorin is looking right at the camera!! ★

Each of the tanks hatches can be opened out, and then the Nendoroid bodies connect directly onto the tank to make it appear like their legs are inside!

△ Riding into battle!
ENTER, ENTER, MISSION!! ♪

As they are all sold as a set, the packaging is on the larger side! (/ω＼)

△ Simple design, but the green brings out the ‘Army’ feeling!

Enjoy the Ankou team together with their tank!

Nendoroid More: Panzer IV Ausf. D (H Spec) & Nendoroid Petite Ankou Team

The set will first be on sale at the Ankou Festival, and then be available for orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP! Orders from the online shop are scheduled to open on the 16th November! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

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19th Oarai Ankou Festival

Date: 15th November 2015
Location: Oarai Marine Tower
Official Site: http://www.ibarakiguide.jp/seasons/food-event/oarai-anko.html

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Along with sales of this set, we will also have the latest GSC & MXF factory figures on display for fans to enjoy! We hope you’ll stop by and take a look if you’re at the event!

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Other Events Taking Place in November!

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Animate Girls Festival 2015

Date: 7th – 8th November 2015
Time: 9:30 – 16:00
Location: Ikebukuro Sunshine City
World Import Mart 4th Floor A Hall
Cultural Centre 4th Floor B Hall
Cultural Centre 3rd Floor C Hall
Cultural Centre 2nd Floor D Hall
Cultural Centre 5th Floor Special Area

Booth: Y-25/Yellow AREA (Cultural Centre 2nd Floor D Hall)
Ticket: http://www.animate.co.jp/special/agf/pc/ticket.php
URL: http://www.animate.co.jp/special/agf/

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This will be a booth by ORANGE ROUGE! Various figures including those from Touken Ranbu will be on display at the event!

Tsurumaru Kuninaga is just one of many to see!

Prerelease goods from Idolish 7 as well as various wooser goods will be on sale!

We hope to see you there!!

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GSC&MAX Autumn Exhibit Caravan in Tokyo & Nagoya

Dates:

① 2015/11/7 – 2015/11/8
② 2015/11/14 – 2015/11/15
③ 2015/11/28 – 2015/11/29
④ 2015/12/5 – 2015/12/6

Locations:

① animate AKIBA Cultures ZONE
② Sofmap Nanba Store ZAURUS 1
③ animate Sakae
④ Volks Akihabara Hobby Tengoku

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The first exhibit caravan in quite some time! A few of the items you’ll be able to see are Saber Bride and Hatsune Miku mebae Ver. ♪

* More details about what will be on display where at a later date!

If you visit during the caravan you can also get your hands on a set of stickers featuring the many company and brand logos of GSC and Max Factory!

Be sure to stop by if you’re in the area!!

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

♡ Yummy! Thanks for the Date, Teitoku! ♡

– Allgroassai

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（October…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… has already come to an end!!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan

October 29, 2015 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Nozomi Moritomo

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

My body is about to give in due to hay fever… I need… more… moisturised tissues!! Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Nozomi Moritomo!★

From the anime series ‘The Rolling Girls’ comes a Nendoroid of Nozomi Moritomo! She comes with both a standard smiling expression as well as the expression she makes after drinking some Cheerio – a bottle of Cheerio is also included for her to hold!

Additionally, the red motorbike and sidecar which play an important role in the series are also included, and you can even place another Nendoroid to ride alongside her in the sidecar!

*Please note that not all Nendoroids will fit in the sidecar.

The newest trainee of the Hiyoshi Town Propellers, Nozomi Morimoto is joining the Nendoroids! (´□｀。)

A Nendoroid from WIT STUDIO’s first ever original TV anime series, ‘The Rolling Girls’! Here is a quick summary stolen from the official English steams…

“In the wake of the Great Tokyo War, Japan, as the world once knew it, no longer exists. What remains is a fragmented network of independent nations ruled by heroes known as Bests. Each Best commands an army made of the Rest as they seek to conquer anyone in their path. Enter Nozomi, Yukina, Ai, and Chiaya. These four intrepid and adorable girls are ordered by their Best to travel across the country by motorcycle, keeping a watchful eye on the field of battle wherever they encounter violence between warring nations!”

Speaking of motorcycles… that’s what really makes this Nendoroid amazing!!

The red motorbike and sidecar!!

Nozomi’s beloved bike that was used by her neighbour, Masami Utoku before she was injured! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

Even though the bike has been shrunk down to Nendoroid size, all the details that make the bike what it is have been faithfully included on the design. The different textures from the glossy and metallic paints also give it a nice authentic feeling as well!

△ It looks both mechanical and a bit toy-like, which is rather cute! ♪

Of course Nozomi herself is also lovely and detailed! (σ・∀・)σ

Her bouncy hair, the goggles around her neck, the stitching on the hem of her one-piece dress, the boots with little belts attached to them… and then that adorable smile to top it all off!! She’s so very cute!! _(┐「ε:)_?

The little tied up part at the end of her hair is even fitted with a Nendoroid joint allowing you to match it up with your poses!

△ You can even give it a dynamic look as if blowing in the wind! ♪

Let’s move on to her alternate expression…

The expression she made when drinking delicious Cheerio!!

Plus she also of course comes with a bottle of Cheerio to hold!!

This means you can recreate the scene from inside the Moritomo store!! ☆

But she also comes with another rather important part…

Head parts with a helmet attached!!

Be sure to wear a helmet whenever riding a motorbike!! Seen she comes with a helmet that must also mean that…

She can ride the motorbike! (●´ω｀●)

She comes with a special lower body part as well as gloved hands that allow you to really pose her as if riding along the roads! Her hair with the helmet is no longer tied up, so you can really imagine the wind blowing her hair out as she rides along! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

△ She really looks like she is driving!

The sidecar also has a little secret!! ♪

The sidecar comes with two poles of different sizes!

These are placed in the hole where the seat of the sidecar is, and voila!

You can connect a Nendoroid body to the pole!!

In other words, the bike can be displayed with both a driver and a passenger!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

The body connector of Nendoroids varies slightly in size, so you’ll have to play around a bit to decide which one suits the character you want to use best! This time I decided to use Kaga… mainly because her hand that pulls back her bow also kind of looks like a hand that’s pointing somewhere as they drive along! ☆

* Characters with long hair or other parts that get in the way may not be able to ride!

You can also use her alternate expression like this…

Driving full speed!!

△ One of those expressions that can be used for all sorts of things! ♥︎

Go on a world reformation trip with Nozomi, bike and all!

Nendoroid Nozomi Moritomo!

She will be up for preorder from the 2nd November!

Please see the Good Smile Company website for more details!! ♪

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TONIGHT!!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Kahotan Station: October Edition!

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Kahotan Station: October Edition

Date/Time: 28th October 2015 from 20:00JST~
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv239166017

Contents:

◆ This Month’s Highlights

· The noble Erina Nakiri
· NanaMori Middle School’s calm and collected Nendoroid Yui Funami
· Kagamine Rin and Len based on Tony’s illustrations! ☆

◆ Upcoming Items!

· The amazing sculpting of Miku based on mebae’s illustration.
· Confident eyes, a sword and a wedding gown!
· A new comrade to the KanColle Nendoroids!

… and more!

◆ Unboxing of a soon-to-be released product!
◆ AGF Booth Details

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We hope you’ll join us!! (●´ω｀●)

It’ll be a special Halloween edition!!

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

王♂的约会，怎么能算是猥亵幼女(?)呢

– Remilia Sennheiser

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（Three live broadcasts…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… in one month?!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan

October 26, 2015 by Kahotan

Saber Bride

Today’s main feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at the 1/7^th scale…

Saber Bride!

From the popular game ‘Fate/EXTRA CCC’ comes a 1/7^th scale figure of Saber Bride – Saber wearing the ‘Bridal Gown of Restraint’. She is posed with Aestus Estus in hand, ready to confront her enemies in battle while still showing off her curvaceous figure.

The sculpt is filled with all sorts of highlights such as the resolute facial expression, the skirt fluttering in the wind around her and the tight wedding outfit that shows off her beautiful curves. The intricate details on the outfits accessories and paintwork also all come together to create a figure overflowing with Saber’s beauty for fans to enjoy in their collection.

The empress adorned in her bridal gown!

The young female knight, dressed up in wedding attire as ‘Saber Bride’ has been transformed into an exquisite 1/7^th scale figure! The contrast between the graceful white lace and the rough restrained appearance of the chains, locks, zips and belts makes for a kind of unbalanced look that has such a mystical charm about it!

Plus to top off the outfit we have this expression!!

Such is the beauty of a flower on the battlefield!

The unwavering will in her eyes together with the tightly closed mouth… the expression captures her confidence as a warrior but still also has an elegant, ladylike appeal to it that is such a pleasure to look at!

This is how she looks from the back!

Note Saber’s characteristic strand of hair that sticks out on the top of her head! Not to mention the large veil blowing out to the side! Another thing I love is that even though the outfit shows very little bare skin, you can still make out the shape of her legs and how soft they look thanks to the tight outfit…

It’s one of those figures that looks quite simple at first, but actually has an incredible amount to notice when you take a nice long look at it!

In her hands she holds Aestus Estus!

Not only is the size impressive, but it also looks sharp and heavy too!

The fact that the sword extends well past her base makes you really get a good feeling for how large the sword is!

The pose overall has low centre of gravity as she grips the sword down quite low, which gives a rather still appearance to the figure, and yet…

Between the intricate lace outfit and beautiful veil, and the long dress with burnt edges and various little accessories… the ‘movement’ of the outfit adds a much more dynamic sense to a pose that would normally be quite static!

As the wind blows across the outfit, Saber still stands firm and confident creating a mix of ‘moving’ and ‘still’ elements to the figure that really make the figure look incredible!

Plus the outfit also has very intricate creases all over! <○><○>

Look at her arms and shoulders!

You can even see crease lines on the palms of the gloves which goes to show just how tight the outfit is! As you might expect from an outfit named the ‘Bridal Gown of Restraint’. The tight feeling also continues to her bosom rather – and you can even see how soft they are by the way the arm rests at the one side of her bosom!!

Anyway, as this figure has the zip on the front done up there is not much bare skin showing… but the design of this outfit has a nice little secret on the back… which has been very faithfully preserved on the figure!! (/ω＼)

Oooooh…. (*Admiration)

I really don’t have any words for this, but I have the strangest feeling to want to give my appreciation! Thank you!! The sculptor behind this figure is none other than YUMA (SWANBOAT no SOUZA), the same sculptor behind the previously released Ceil Alencon! (σ・∀・)σ

Ciel Alencon

△ Released in February 2015

YUMA is amazing at differentiating between textures and also sculpting curvaceous bodies that I’m sure almost anyone loves to look at! But the smaller details are also outstanding – you really need to take a look at the smaller details to really appreciate the work that has gone into this figure! Just take a nice long look at these pictures…! ♡

△ No matter what angle I look from my eyes can’t stop wandering! (´□｀｡)

It’s one of those figures that really makes it seem that Saber is right there beside you! It really brings the Fate universe to your collection!

Plus the base is made in the image of the Fate/EXTRA material artbook cover! ★

△ The Fate/EXTRA CCC is also included in a fancy silver!

She is a must-have for any Saber fans, but on top of that she is a masterpiece of sculpting that any figure fans should be proud to add to their collection!

Be sure to add the beautiful and valiant bride to your collection!

Saber Bride!

She will be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♥︎

Be sure to check out the GSC site for more information tomorrow! There will also be a special site with even more details and more to enjoy! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

Plus we also have another item Fate related going up for preorder tomorrow!

Picktam! Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]

The characters of the anime series ‘Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]’ are joining the Picktam! series of rubber straps with exchangeable expressions!

The set includes six different characters including Shirou Emiya, Saber, Rin Tohsaka, Archer, Lancer and Gilgamesh! Each character’s face part had two sides each with a different expression, allowing you to pick the one that suits your mood best each day!

A new addition to the Picktam! series!

Be sure to check them out together with Saber Bride! ♪

△One last shot taken against the setting sun!

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Now for a quick live broadcast reminder!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Kahotan Station: October Edition!

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Kahotan Station: October Edition

Date/Time: 28th October 2015 from 20:00JST~
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv239166017

Contents:

◆ This Month’s Highlights

· The noble Erina Nakiri
· NanaMori Middle School’s calm and collected Nendoroid Yui Funami
· Kagamine Rin and Len based on Tony’s illustrations! ☆

◆ Upcoming Items!

· The amazing sculpting of Miku based on mebae’s illustration.
· Confident eyes, a sword and a wedding gown!
· A new comrade to the KanColle Nendoroids!

… and more!

◆ Unboxing of a soon-to-be released product!
◆ AGF Booth Details

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We hope you’ll join us!! (●´ω｀●)

It’ll be a special Halloween edition!!

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

I’m sending over my photo for this Perfect Date blog edition! Hope you like this!

“Heichou is blushing over a champagne date with a celebrity, Yukarin! Kampai~”

PS: I could always imagine Levi heichou having a girlfriend because girls love domesticated men XD

– 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（We will also take a look at Saber Bride…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… on the live broadcast!!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan

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October 23, 2015 by Kahotan

Kagamine Len: Tony Ver.

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I really don’t like bananas… but if you dry them or freeze them then I can still manage to eat them! Anyway, today I’ll be continuing on from yesterday’s Kagamine Rin: Tony Ver. with a look at…

Kagamine Len: Tony Ver.!★

Following on from the previously released Hatsune Miku and Megurine Luka comes a 1/7^th scale figure of Kagamine Len based on the illustration of him by popular illustrator Tony!The unique feeling of Tony’s illustrations has been faithfully preserved in figure form through gentle colors and translucent parts, all sculpted in intricate detail for fans to enjoy. Careful attention has been given to all aspects of the figure, including the unique appearance of her blond hair and the high-quality look of his shirt through a shiny pearl paint. Enjoy the energetic charm of this cool Kagamine Len in your collection!

Len-kun!!!! (/ω＼)

The male side of the ‘powerful and charming’ Vocaloid twins – Kagamine Len has been sculpted in Tony illustration style!! He is posed with a huge smile on his face as he points out toward the audience… this is what I call an idol!!

Just like Rin, the figure really captures the feeling of ‘movement’ really nicely, with the creases in his outfit matching the movement and his body line so effectively! Personally I also love the way his neck tie is fluttering forward!

This is how he looks from the back!

This angle gives you a good look at the collar fluttering around his neck as well as his tied back hair!

Just like Rin, the detail on Len’s hair is really quite the sight!! ♡

Each and every strand is so carefully sculpted and filled with life!

The pearl paintwork and semi-transparent parts give that amazing light shine that leaves such a strong impression! ☆

His characteristic bangs are also beautifully balanced!

Another thing I just have to point out is the way the top of his shirt is a kind of folded outward! Take a look at the last two pictures and I think you’ll know what I mean! The little bit of extra bare skin that opens up because of that is quite important if you ask me!!!

Plus Len-kun also comes with his shoulder keyboard as an optional part!

Just look at those details!!

Each of the keys and buttons carefully sculpted and painted, and the way the black keys are raised makes it look like you could really press them in!! ♪

Just like Rin-chan, his hands also have nails painted to match his image color! ♡

△Made me want to compare hands! (My pinky fits almost perfectly in his hand!)

Let’s move our focus down to his legs! (●´ω｀●)

The back of his knees!!

I always love looking at the back of the knees on figures – but there is something different about it on male figures! There is a whole different charm to enjoy here – the curve that starts at the bottom of the knee and slowly bends… and the fact that you can just make out the muscles if you look quite close!!

Now let’s move back up to his face!

The bright, innocent smile of a young idol!!

Although just like Rin, Tony’s illustration does have a slightly more mature feel to it when compared to the original illustrations! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

The figure’s base is made to look like piano keys! ♪

You can combine this with Rin-chan’s base…

To create one big piano base!

It only makes sense that twin figures should be able to displayed together in style!! Although I also quite like posing them facing each other instead!!

△ “Let’s go, Len-kun!” I can just hear her in my head! ♪

△ A little peek at Len’s side through the shirt!

Posing at different angles really gets my imagination running!

Tony’s illustrations were incredible to begin with, but the back that they were able to be so well preserved in the change over to figure form is really something! The sculptor of the figure was Chieri – and what an amazing job!! These two items really show the artisans that are Max Factory!!

Add the cool and cute Vocaloid to your collection! ♥︎

Kagamine Len: Tony Ver.

He is currently up for preorder!! ★

In addition, if you order both Kagamine Rin: Tony Ver. and Kagamine Len: Tony Ver. from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP, you will get an A2 Tapestry illustrated by Tony-sensei has a bonus!! ♡

△ They’re both angels!!

You can preorder from the links below! Be sure to select the set if you want the tapestry bonus!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

⇒　Kagamine Rin Tony Ver.
⇒　Kagamine Len: Tony Ver.
⇒　Kagamine Rin & Len Tony Ver. Set

* Tapestry is only included with the set!

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Plus another item went up for preorder today!

Himouto! Umaru-chan Life-size Plushie

From ‘Himouto! Umaru-chan’ comes a life-size plushie of Umaru-chan herself! The hood that Umaru-chan wears at home can also be detached from the plushie, meaning you can even try it on for yourself! Enjoy the company of Umaru-chan whenever you like, but be sure to give her the attention she needs!

*This product will be sold prior to release at the ‘Banquet THE FINAL’ Himouto Umaru-chan Event on the 13th December 2015.

Umaru~~n! (´´∞`｀)

△ Relaxing under the kotatsu! ♥︎

Together with Chii-chan from the planning team! ☆

△ The perfect size for hugs!!

You can also remove the hood she is wearing…

And try it on for yourself!!

△ It actually looks quite warm!

The plushie is currently up for preorder!!

Product Page: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5284/

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Now for a quick live broadcast reminder!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Kahotan Station: October Edition!

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Kahotan Station: October Edition

Date/Time: 28th October 2015 from 20:00JST~
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv239166017

Contents:

◆ This Month’s Highlights

· The noble Erina Nakiri
· NanaMori Middle School’s calm and collected Nendoroid Yui Funami
· Kagamine Rin and Len based on Tony’s illustrations! ☆

◆ Upcoming Items!

· The amazing sculpting of Miku based on mebae’s illustration.
· Confident eyes, a sword and a wedding gown!
· A new comrade to the KanColle Nendoroids!

… and more!

◆ Unboxing of a soon-to-be released product!
◆ AGF Booth Details

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We hope you’ll join us!! (●´ω｀●)

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

Miku ne.. Have some sake oh!

Having my perfect lunch date with my Sakura Miku and Sakura Miku bloomed in Japan! They are so kawaii, don’t you wanna have a date with them too?

– Kanarinana

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 think there might be…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… more than one live broadcast next week!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan

October 21, 2015 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Yui Funami

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

When I was in university I lived alone! Living alone really teaches you the power of the microwave!!

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

Nendoroid Yui Funami!☆

From the anime series ‘Yuru Yuri San Hai!’ comes a Nendoroid of the boyish member of the Amusement Club known for her sharp retorts, Yui Funami! She comes with three different expressions including her standard smiling expression, an unimpressed expression to gently threaten Kyoko’s reckless side as well as an embarrassed expression that shows she can be a little bashful.

Optional parts include a book to allow her to sit back and enjoy a peaceful read, a cushion for her to hug whenever she is feeling embarrassed or scared as well as some long-sleeved parts allowing for all sorts of different scenes from the series. She also comes with special hand parts that allow you to display her holding hands with the previously released Nendoroid Kyoko Toshino! Be sure to display the two of them together!

Yui-senpai!! (●´ω｀●)

The calm and composed member of the Amusement Club Yui Funami is joining the Nendoroids! Her cute uniform, gentle eyes and a smile ready for a witty remark all look great in Nendoroid size! ♪

Her rather boyish short hair also looks lovely!! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

△ The Nanamori Middle School uniform is so adorable!

This is actually the third Nendoroid character from Yuru Yuri, following on from…

Nendoroid Akari Akaza

Nendoroid Kyoko Toshino

But anyway, getting back to Yui-senpai!

Let’s take a look at some of the optional parts she comes with! First off she comes with a book part that allows you to display her in relax made in the amusement club room!

△ Seems like a very interesting book!

Yui lives alone even as a middle school student, so I’m sure the Amusement Club is a very cosy place for her to relax with the company of the others! ♪

But if anyone interrupts her reading… she might not be too happy with them, which you can recreate using this rather unimpressed expression!

The area from her forehead down to her eyes is actually shaded a little darker to recreate that subtle angry look…!

The best way to have her on display with the other members, so lets give it a try! (´Д｀；)

△ Kyoko’s rampage is about to come to an end…

Just like Kyoko she also comes with long-sleeve parts allowing you to display her in Winter mode as well! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

△ The bottom of the sleeves are different parts.

All this allows you to recreate various different sides of the boyish Yui… but she also sometimes has a rather cute, more girlish side as well!!

Which is why this expression is included!

An embarrassed expression! ♥︎

In addition to the expression she also comes with parts hugging a cushion which just make the pose even more adorable!! (/ω＼)

△ Covering up the mouth makes for a slightly different look too! ♪

Plus there is still more!

She also comes with special parts for use with Nendoroid Kyoko Toshino!

Holding Hand Parts!! ★

These parts tell a story all by themselves in my head!

This allows for all sorts of different fun situations!! (σ・∀・)σ

Plus, those of you who are following the Yuru Yuri Official Twitter account (@anime_yuruyuri) will also know that Nendoroid Chinatsu Yoshikawa is also being made, included with the limited edition 6th Volume Blu-Ray of the Yuru Yuri San Hai!

さらに「ゆるゆりさん☆ハイ！」第6巻は「ねんどろいど吉川ちなつ」付Blu-ray限定版が発売決定！ごらく部勢揃いです！ #yuruyuri http://t.co/jahGTYPsrm

— アニメ「ゆるゆり」公式アカウント (@anime_yuruyuri) 2015, 10月 5

In other words…

In the not too far future, Chinatsu will also join this photo!! All the Amusement Club members together!! ♪

△ Included with the Limited Edition Yuru Yuri San Hai Vol.6 Blu-Ray!

Look forward to her as well!! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و

Enjoy both the cute and serious sides of her in Nendoroid size!

Nendoroid Yui Funami!

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

Plus orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a bonus…!

Japanese Teacup & Bonus Arm Part!

This will make it even easier for her to get into relax mode!
Be sure to consider it when preordering! (σ・∀・)σ

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Now for a quick live broadcast announcement!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Kahotan Station: October Edition!

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Kahotan Station: October Edition

Date/Time: 28th October 2015 from 20:00JST~
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv239166017

Contents:

◆ This Month’s Highlights

· The noble Erina Nakiri
· NanaMori Middle School’s calm and collected Nendoroid Yui Funami
· Kagamine Rin and Len based on Tony’s illustrations! ☆

◆ Upcoming Items!

· The amazing sculpting of Miku based on mebae’s illustration.
· Confident eyes, a sword and a wedding gown!
· A new comrade to the KanColle Nendoroids!

… and more!

◆ Unboxing of a soon-to-be released product!
◆ AGF Booth Details

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We hope you’ll join us!! (●´ω｀●)

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

A lookout point after a little climb up a mountain. Looking out at the open fields and blue skies put a smile on both our faces!

– Nozomun

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（Momofuku Milk Bar…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（I want to go to New York!)
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と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan

October 19, 2015 by Kahotan

Erina Nakiri

Today’s main feature!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

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

Erina Nakiri!!♥︎

From the anime series ‘Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma’ comes a long-awaited scale figure of “God’s Tongue” Erina Nakiri! The figure is based on the reaction scene to Erina’s Eggs Benedict during the breakfast buffet challenge of Toutsuki Culinary Academy’s ‘Hell Training Camp’.Erina is posed seated on a carefully detailed throne wearing a very noble looking outfit, as she looks ahead with complete confidence. Her soft skin and alluring pose are sure to make fans fall into servility! A special base made in the image of the scene is also included to bring out the atmosphere even more. An optional translucent hand part is also included to pose her foot being held up just as in the series. Be sure to display her up high and swear your service to the noble Erina!

Oooooohhh!! (´□｀｡)

The Toutsuki Culinary Academy High School 1st year said to become the greatest masterpiece since the founding of the academy – the “God’s Tongue” Erina Nakiri as a 1/8^th scale figure!! ♥︎

Some of you may have already seen her little feature in the Weekly Shounen JUMP magazine that went on sale today!! ♪

Her beautiful long blond hair and stunning eyes, not to mention those incredible curves…

Also note the amount of detail put into each of the creases and frills of her dress!!

If I didn’t know better I would almost be certain that the outfit was made from fabric! Also take note of the little details such as the area around her belly button, or the intricate fingers wearing long gloves!! (●´ω｀●)

Plus if the beautiful figure itself wasn’t enough, just look around her…

She sits upon a magnificent throne worthy of only the most noble!This is of course because her cooking will cause anyone to fall into servility! The pose and the throne give her such a powerful aura!! Even from the back the details on the throne are gorgeous!

The figure captures that line between the petty commoners and the elite Erina so beautifully!

Those red and gold colors match each other so nicely!! The base also comes with a special base to place the throne upon in order to have Erina ‘looking down’ on all those below her!! It’s perfect!! ♪

The appearance of the cushion on the throne makes it would look so soft and comfy to sit on!! Note the buttons on the back to give an even more noble appearance! A throne fit for a queen! (*´Д｀)=з

The figure is based on the reaction scene to Erina’s Eggs Benedict during the breakfast buffet challenge of Toutsuki Culinary Academy’s ‘Hell Training Camp’!! Eating her delicious meal caused the diner to wish to swear servitude to her more than anything else! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

In order to recreate that image even further, a transparent hand part is also included to hold her foot up!

My placing this part on the bottom of her shoe…

You can just imagine someone swearing loyalty with a kiss to the foot!

Nothing is more convincing than a kiss to the foot to declare your fealty to the beauty that is Erina Nakiri!

△ I quite recommend looking up to her from a lower angle!

A confident smile, relaxed pose, not to mention a rather revealing outfit…

…and yet she still looks so very dignified!!

Be sure to display her up high and declare your servility as you enjoy her endless charm!!

The 1/8^th scale…

Erina Nakiri!

She’ll be up for preorder tomorrow!

Check the product page over on the Good Smile Company website for more information tomorrow! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

I went on a date to Ookunoshima together with Umaru-chan. The rabbits were very interested in the first Nendoroid that they’ve (probably) ever seen!

– Makinon

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（Pollen season is here…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（…my eyes are already so itchy!)
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と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan

©附田祐斗・佐伯俊／集英社・遠月学園動画研究会

October 16, 2015 by Kahotan

Miyu Takagi Visits the GSC Offices!

＼Welcome to GSC!!★／

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’ll be giving a little report about a visit we had from Miyu Takagi! The voice actor of Hacka Doll #1 from ‘Hacka Doll the Animation’ which is currently airing!!

△Photo taken together with the GSC Mascot, Gumako! ☆

Anyway, let’s get started with the office tour! Eh?

△ I thought I heard a camera behind me!

We have a couple of our previously released products on display at the offices, and Takagi-san seemed very determined to grab a couple of photos of some of the Fate related figures!! ♪

Anyway, let’s move deeper into the offices! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

As I’m sure many of you are aware, the GSC offices are located VERY close to the Tokyo Skytree!!

△ You can only see the middle of it out the window…

By the way, everyone here at GSC has their own choice of PC and peripherals to get work done as comfortably as possible! Not only that, but everyone also displays mountains of figures, posters, models and more really showing off the series that they love!

（´-`）.｡oO（GSC is rather free when it comes to things like this… it makes me wonder what other companies are like!)

After admiring all the desks, its time to peek into the glass-windowed company president office! (/ω・＼)

△ The illustrations on the glass were drawn by famous international artists!

Anyway, moving on… it’s time to sneak into…

The GSC Production Studios!

– Infiltration Complete! –

After discussing a little about how all the figures she had seen were all actually made in this very room and wandering around a little bit… Takagi-san found something that seemed to grab her interest!!

△ But it seems like Hamako from the planning team is trying to stop her!

“Is this… what I think it is?!”

△ She seemed quite engrossed…!

What she found was none other than…

Nendoroid Hacka Doll #1!♥︎

△ She looks so energetic and ready for some fun even without color yet!

“I want to make one too!”

△ She seemed very confident!!

Anyway, let’s move to another location with a bit more space and take a closer look! ♪

The Nendoroid was still unpainted at this point, but it is now currently being painted!!

The painted version will be coming soon, along with a look at her optional parts and alternate expressions! Look forward to them!! ★

As you might expect, the twin-tails are fitted with joints allowing for lots of fun posing!

Hmm… but who is that yellow figure behind her?!

Seen they are both ULTRA SUPER PICTURES animes… Metamoroid wooser came to join the fun! ♪

△ wooser’s hand to mouth life aired in the last USAT block!

△ Having these two and the voice actor together! Rare photo!!

It was then that footsteps were heard…! (°Д°；≡°Д°；)

△ He looks a little off… but there is no doubting it!

wooser-sama came to find the cute gal!!

△ They were getting along great in within 5 seconds!

I even got a GIF of the two of them dancing about!!

△ So cute!

Anyway, on that note we hope you’ll support both the Hacka Doll anime as well as the upcoming Nendoroid Hacka Doll #1!

△ Posed with the same peace pose as the Nendoroid! ★

I’ll be introducing more of the Nendoroid as it moves along in the production process! Keep your eyes on Twitter and the blog! ♡

★ Hacka Doll the Animation Official Site

△ Hacka Doll the Animation poster in the GSC Offices!

★ Hacka Doll Official Blog

I wish Takagi-san and the other Hacka Dolls the best of luck! Thank you for coming to the offices!!

Feel free to stop by and visit again!! ♡₍₍ ◝(・ω・)◟ ⁾⁾♡

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

In 2015, a perfect date might also be a virtual one! Beware of disconnection!

– Mr Tan

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（Seems the cold is going around!)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（Everyone take care!!)
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と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan

October 15, 2015 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Petite: Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- 1st Squad

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Thanks to everyone who just watched the live broadcast! I hope you enjoyed it!! Now I’m going to be taking a closer look at each of the sword boys in ORANGE ROUGE’s latest product…

Nendoroid Petite:
Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- 1st Squad!

From the popular browser game ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- comes a set of six cute and small articulated Nendoroid Petite figures! The set features the five starter swords Kashu Kiyomitsu, Kasen Kanesada, Yamanbagiri Kunihiro, Hachisuka Kotetsu, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki as well as Yamatonokami Yasusada!Each of the characters keeps their unique personality and style, even when shrunk down into a size even smaller than normal Nendoroids! Recreate your squad in adorable size!!

Apologies for the long wait since WonFes! (´□｀｡)

The Touken characters have been shrunk down to an even smaller size than standard Nendoroids to the approx. 65mm high Nendoroid Petite series! This first set contains six different characters including Kashu Kiyomitsu, Kasen Kanesada, Yamanbagiri Kunihiro, Hachisuka Kotetsu, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki and Yamatonokami Yasusada! ♪

Even though they are so very small, I’m sure you can see that the attention to detail on areas such as the intricate outfits, accessories and the lovely flow of each character’s hair is absolutely fantastic!! ♡

They look just as good from the back as well! (σ・∀・)σ

The different outfits and hairstyles of each character have all been captured so effectively even from the back which isn’t even visible in the original illustrations!! Each and every detail has also been polished to perfection to ensure a set of figures that fans will be proud to add to their collections! ★

Let’s take a closer look at them one-by-one!

– Kashu Kiyomitsu –

Give him all the love he desires!!

Even his diamond earrings have been kept in detail on the Nendoroid Petite! Also note the adorable little mole by his mouth!! (/ω＼)

– Kasen Kanesada –

His elegance has been preserved in Nendoroid Petite size!!

Note the way his outfit flows around him, gently fluttering about!! The amount of different colors used is also incredible for a Nendoroid Petite – even the back of his cape features a different color! ☆

– Yamanbagiri Kunihiro –

The hood over his head and the torn look at the bottom is lovely! ♪

He looks ready for a fight! The area on the right hidden beneath the cape is also faithfully sculpted and painted! Be sure to take a closer look once he joins your collection!!

– Hachisuka Kotetsu –

His golden armor and accessories around his hips faithfully preserve his graceful and noble appearance! (/ω＼)

The shiny gold appearance will be kept even for the final product! Worry not!

– Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki –

An expression that captures his frank and straightforward personality!

The spiky hairstyle and the unique look of his outfit from the top to the bottom have all been faithfully sculpted! You can even see the gun he keeps at his hips as an alternate weapon! The manly outfit looks so amazing!!

– Yamatonokami Yasusada –

This gentle smile makes it so hard to picture him saying his combat lines!!

The armor around his torso has shiny paintwork to differentiate it from the rest of his outfit! Lovely! ♡

Each of them is overflowing with amazing detail!!

Remember that each of these figures stands just 65mm in height! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

– Compared with an iPhone 6 –

△ The iPhone 6 is around double the height of them!

– Compared to a Nendoroid –

△ Displayed with my Nendoroid Kashu with painted nails!

△ Nendoroids are about 100mm tall, making quite a big size difference!

Nendoroid Petites really are pretty much the ideal size to sit in the palm of your hand like so! ♪

△ The final products will have a standard Nendoroid Petite base and stand! ♪

Anyway, as mentioned on the live broadcast these figures are a little different to standard Nendoroid Petite sales, so take note!

① This item will initially be exclusive at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP with limited stock.

Should the demand be high enough, we will announce another batch of orders that will be sold at standard retailers as well, but orders in the second batch will be delivered at a later date to the first batch. In other words, order early if you don’t want to miss out on the first release!

② Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will be for a full box set only

Singles will not be for sale initially. A box set contains six figures.

We want to get the product out to as many customers as possible, but there is a limit to how much we can make at a given time with so many details, which is why we are taking this approach to sales!

Additionally, orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will comes with a bonus, and buying a complete box set will also come with a bonus!

– GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP BONUS –

Special Nendoroid Petite Stands (Sword Emblem)

– BOX BONUS –

Background Sheet: Citadel

*The background sheet has been reinforced for this photo.
*Initially sales will only be box sales from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP, so all initial orders will include both bonuses.

All the charm of sword boys shrunk down to keep by your side! ♥︎

Nendoroid Petite:
Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- 1st Squad!

Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will open tomorrow at around 12:00JST!

Note that the product page will be open from 21:30JST today, but orders will only open tomorrow! You can see the product page for more details in the meantime!

In addition, the following two Touken Ranbu related items will also be going up for preorder! ♡

Nendoroid Petite Pouch: Sleeping Bag
(Kasen Kanesada Ver. / Kashu Kiyomitsu Ver. / Yamanbagiri Kunihiro Ver. / Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki Ver. / Hachisuka Kotetsu Ver. / Yamatonokami Yasusada Ver. )

From the popular browser game ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-‘ comes a set of Nendoroid Petite Pouches made to look like sleeping bags and based on the designs of the characters from Touken Ranbu.

They are designed for use with the Nendoroid Petite: Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- 1st Squad set – be sure to take them with you wherever you go with these pouches to protect them!

* GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Initial Sales. Just like the figures above, if the demand is great enough another release from other stores will be organized, but the release date will likely differ.

Nendoroid More: Tatami Mats (Green/Red)

The latest addition to the Nendoroid More series are Nendoroid-sized tatami mats perfect to display together with your favorite Nendoroids! Even though the mats are miniaturized down to Nendoroid size they are still made from authentic rush grass, bringing the fresh scent and unique texture of tatami mats into the Nendoroid world! The tatami mats are available in both red and green variations, allowing you to choose the color that better suits your Nendoroid collection!

Make sure you don’t miss out!!

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（・∀・）　.｡oO（More Touken Ranbu figures…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… coming your way soon!)
（　∪ ∪
と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan

October 14, 2015 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Petite: Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- 1st Squad: Live Broadcast Tomorrow!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

My starter sword was Kasen Kanesada! that gentle smile on his face just called out to me! Anyway, today I have an announcement regarding the upcoming…

Nendoroid Petite:
Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- 1st Squad!

This Nendoroid Petite set is almost ready to go up for preorder, but tomorrow the 15th October we will be having a special live broadcast to take a closer look at them!!

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Nendoroid Petite: Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- 1st Squad: Special Live Broadcast!

Date/Time: 15th October 2015 from 20:00~ (My Timezone?)
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv238520896

Contents: The first complete look at the painted prototypes of Orange Rouge’s latest product, the ‘Nendoroid Petite: Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- 1st Squad’. The planner for the set will be walking us through all the detailed points of each character! Be sure to join in if you’re interested!

⇒ ORANGE ROUGE Official Site

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Plus! In addition to the announcement of the Nendoroid Petites, we will also be having these items up for preorder at the same time! ★

Nendoroid Petite Pouch: Sleeping Bag
(Kasen Kanesada Ver. / Kashu Kiyomitsu Ver. / Yamanbagiri Kunihiro Ver. / Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki Ver. / Hachisuka Kotetsu Ver. / Yamatonokami Yasusada Ver. )

Nendoroid More: Tatami Mats (Green/Red)

More details about both will also be in the live broadcast!!

Tomorrow’s blog will be updated after the live broadcast! I’ll be introducing each of the characters in more detail, so if you can’t tune in to the live broadcast be sure to take a look at tomorrow’s blog!!

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Now for a couple of deadline reminders! The preorders for the following items close today at 21:00JST!! That’s in one hour from this blog going up!! Make sure you don’t miss out on them!! (´□｀｡) (Sorry if you saw this too late!)

Nendoroid Rin Hoshizora: Training Outfit Ver.

Online Bonus: Special Sheet (Sunset) & Special Nendoroid Stand
Blog: Nendoroid Rin Hoshizora: Training Outfit Ver.

Nendoroid Venom Snake: Sneaking Suit Ver.

Online Bonus: Hand of Jehuty Bionic Arm
Blog: Nendoroid Venom Snake: Sneaking Suit Ver.

Nendoroid Toru Oikawa

Online Bonus: Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Toru Oikawa Grand King Ver.
Blog: Nendoroid Toru Oikawa

Nendoroid Chino

Online Bonus: Latte Art Coffee
Blog: Nendoroid Chino

Kashu Kiyomitsu

Online Bonus: Kashu Kiyomitsu Sword Charm
Blog: Kashu Kiyomitsu

These two rereleases are also closing at the same time!

Nendoroid Umaru

Nendoroid Aoba & Ren

Make sure you don’t miss out!!

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（・∀・）　.｡oO（I hope to see everyone…)
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(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… during tomorrow’s live broadcast!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan

October 13, 2015 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Maki Nishikino: Training Outfit Ver.

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Yesterday was ‘Health and Sports Day’ here in Japan. I’m ashamed to say I didn’t do anything particularly sporty or healthy…

Back during school my worst two subjects were physical education and maths… also cooking… in fact, most home economics classes.

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

Nendoroid Maki Nishikino: Training Outfit Ver.! ♪

From the popular anime series ‘LoveLive!’ comes a Nendoroid of Maki Nishikino wearing her training outfit! She comes with both a winking expression as well as an embarrassed, upset expression for when the others are making fun of her.Optional parts include her cellphone as well as a drink to sip on when she is taking a break between training sessions! A special ‘holding hand’ part is also included for use with the ‘Ima wa Bokura no Naka de’ LoveLive! Nendoroid series.

Not only good looking, but intelligent to boot!♪

The lyrics writer for μ’s and incredible singer with a rather serious personality! Maki Nishikino is joining the Nendoroids again this time in her training outfit! Maki’s choice of outfit has a nice mixture of cool and cute colors! The hair tied up at the front has also been preserved making for quite a large change for her previous Nendoroid! <○><○>

Her first expression is this winking expression which combined with the folded arms pose creates a very confident look that suits Maki very nicely! Even her rather simply hat has been carefully sculpted – note the folds and layers on the back!

The way her hair is bunched up at the back is also lovely!! I think this kind of hair style is rather rare for Nendoroids!! ☆

I personally love the way her index fingers are pointing out! ♡

△ It gives her a rather smug appearance!

Her hat can also be removed allowing for a rather different appearance to enjoy!

She comes with bent left and right legs which can be used for all sorts of things, as well as various different arm parts! I made this pose as a kind of mid-training pose! Maki might not be that great at exercise, but she still gives it her best!!

Maki is the 6th character to join the Training Outfit series! All of the first years and second years have now all been completed! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

#1: Nendoroid Honoka Kosaka: Training Outfit Ver.

#2 Nendoroid Umi Sonoda: Training Outfit Ver.

#3: Nendoroid Kotori Minami: Training Outfit Ver.

#4: Nendoroid Hanayo Koizumi: Training Outfit Ver.

　#5: Nendoroid Rin Hoshizora: Training Outfit Ver.

★ Still up for Preorder!! ★
Blog Review: Here

Anyway, let’s get back to Maki-chan!

Moving on to her second expression! ♪

Her second expression is quite a turn from her confident winking expression! Her second expression is an upset, embarrassed expression! (´□｀｡)

This expression is based on the scene in season one where Nontan kept taking close-up pictures of Maki-chan and she really didn’t want her photo taken! The combination of embarrassment and a slightly angry look captures Maki-chan’s personality very effectively!! ♥︎

I think I would compliment her more and more and make her even more embarrassed! It’s so cute!!

She also comes with a drink to hold while she is taking a break from training! This photo captures her as you say something to her during her break! She is rather surprised that you suddenly called out to her, but at the same time looks like she might be a little happy that you did!! ★

Plus she also comes with another optional part!

Her smart phone is also included!!

△ There were quite a few scenes where she was using her phone in the series!

Whenever I see Maki-chan fiddling around on her cellphone it makes me realise that while she is a great idol, she also has a side of her that is just your everyday high school student! It makes me feel a little relieved…

We obviously all love Maki-chan as her idol self, but sometimes we also need to appreciate her in a more everyday appearance like this one!!

But anyway, with Maki complete, it means…

＼　　First Years! 　／
＼　Assemble!!／

ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

＼”Help me~nya~!” /
＼”Eh? Me?!”／
＼ “Let’s do the best we can!!” ／

You can just imagine what the three of them would be saying!! (●´ω｀●)

Plus there is one more little secret with Maki-chan’s hat…!

The hat is specially made to also fit onto Rin-chan’s head, allowing you to recreate the scene where she imitated Maki-chan in season two! ♪

Of course the Nendoroid neck joints are also almost always compatible as well, allowing you to completely swap out the body as well – with Rin-chan or any other character! (σ・∀・)σ

Be sure to give it a try once she joins your collection, or instead just enjoy Maki-chan as herself!!

Nendoroid Maki Nishikino: Training Outfit Ver.

She will be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

As with all the previous Nendoroids in this series, she also comes with holding hands parts designed for use with the original LoveLive! Nendoroid series!

△ Connect the hands of the original Nendoroids together!

In addition, if you preorder from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP you will also receive a Special Nendoroid Background Sheet (Sunset) & Special Nendoroid Stand ♪

△ The first years come with a sunset background!

Be sure to keep it in mind when preordering!! ♡

Last but not least a little bonus item while we’re talking about LoveLive! ♪

Nendoroid Plus Trading Rubber Straps: LoveLive! 04

They are currently up for preorder! ♥︎

Rubber straps of the μ’s members based on the outfits from ‘Mogyutto “love” de Sekkin Chuu!’. You can order them from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP but orders close on the 28th October 2015a at 21:00JST so don’t miss out!!

GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP
⇒ http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/gscgdswd00225.html

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

HMO-chan was rather excited when this pigeon came near! This was my date out at the park with Miku-san.

– Anonymous

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（Now…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(（・∀・）　.｡oO（… we just need the third years!)
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と_）_））

Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan