wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc: DVD + Ajipon & The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named Mini Plushie Set

Today I’m going to be taking a look at… (/ω・\) *peek*

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I stopped sleeping with plushies a good ten years ago, but I still remember hugging my emperor penguin plushie every night for a very long time!

Anyway, today I’ll be taking a look at a product going on sale tomorrow:

wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc: DVD + Ajipon & The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named Mini Plushie Set!

The return of the mysterious yellow creature who lives on the Internet!

Lovely and yet filled with darkness… seems to act cool but actually just apathetic… the mysterious yellow creature is back! wooser’s not-really-heartwarming series of short animations has returned, as he continues to strive for nothing but his own desires.

Just like the first season, the awakening arc DVD features a needlessly impressive staff line-up, and contains all 12 episodes of the season! It also includes mini plushies of both Ajipon and The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named as extras! Don’t miss out!

Ajipon is so adorable!! The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named too! (σ・∀・)σ
The plushies look like they just jumped out of the series!

They both look cute from the back too! ♪

Ajipon’s little round tail is just waiting to be grabbed! (*´Д`)

As I’m sure you guessed from the rather long product name, both these plushies are included with the DVD! The plushies also come with a ball chain allowing you to attach them to bags or other items with ease! ♪

I decided to attach my Ajipon to my lunch bag!

He’s the perfect size! Not too big and not too small!

Of course you can also just have them on display too!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Adding The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named to a certain wooser staff member’s desk brings out more of the series than ever before! A lovely size to hold and nice and fluffy too, making it perfect to hug while watching though the DVD… or take out with you! Or just keep on display! So many different ways to enjoy the mysterious creature!

wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc: DVD + Ajipon & The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named Mini Plushie Set!

On sale from tomorrow, the 28th May 2014! ☆

Additionally, four other wooser products are also going to be on sale from tomorrow! (o・ω・o)ノ

*From the left on the previous photo:
· Not-so-Blessed wooser Charm of Health
· Not-so-Blessed wooser Charm of Realization
· wooser Metal Strap C
· Darth wooser Metal Strap A

Be sure to check these out as well if you’re a wooser fan! ♪

(・∀・) “There’s actually another product going on sale as well!”

Oh? We’re joined by the lead wooser product planner: Yurichan Honpo!

(・∀・) “wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc – Carabiner Plushies!

Oooohhh!! (*´▽`*)

Even Oshirase wooser is included in the lineup! ♡

Oshirase wooser Twitter: https://twitter.com/PR_wooser

(・∀・) “Yep! The very first time she has been made into a larger product like this! Don’t miss out!”

She looks absolutely lovely! ♥ They all do!

(・∀・) “There are actually prize products made by BREAK! They’ll be available in 24 stores around Japan, so be sure to stop by!”

A list of stores can be found here: http://www.s-break.jp/wooser_item.html
There are quite a few stores over in Akihabara! φ(‘д’。)

(・∀・) “By the way, there is also a Twitter campaign going on until tomorrow!”

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wooser’s hand-to-mouth life Twitter Campaign

Period: Until the 28th May 2014
Details: Click your favorite product from the list and tweet about it to get a special wooser Twitter icon!

Available Icons:

More details can be found here: http://wooser.tv/#/special09

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(・∀・) “You only have until tomorrow to grab these icons, so don’t miss out!”

Tomorrow is quite the wooser Festival! So many things are happening at once! Plus the wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc Blu-ray also releases tomorrow! (。・ω・)ノ゙

wooser Official Website:
http://wooser.tv/#/top

wooser is also the Advertising Ambassador for Anisama!
http://anisama.tv/

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Finally a quick notice!

Tomorrow is Kahotan Station: May Edition! (`・ω・´)

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

Kahotan Station: May 2014

Date: 28th May 2014 from 20:00~

Broadcast Link: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv180335081

More details can be found on the GSC Lab Blog: http://ameblo.jp/blog-shinsotsu2012/entry-11861835633.html

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Following on from Shinobu-chan yesterday, I’ll be taking a look at the next Nendoroid in the Monogatari Series – Koyomi-Oniichan! ( -ノェ-)コッソリ

He has already been fully painted! There will of course be various other figures as well, so be sure to tune in! I hope to see you there!

Broadcast Details: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv180335081

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 (。=ω=).。0   (I can’t wait to rewatch that episode when my DVD arrives!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

©Project wooser 2

Medicchu KanColle Aircraft Carrier Wo-Class

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Recently I’ve had this strange urge to try fishing. There was a popular TV show here in Japan where they caught fish and squid and then ate them right there on the boat. Ever since watching it, I’ve wanted to try some freshly fished fish (try saying that 10 times fast!) for myself…

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

Medicchu KanColle Aircraft Carrier Wo-Class! ♪

From the popular game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a figure of the aircraft carrier ‘Wo-class’ based on an illustration by Kengou Yagumo – ready to join the adorable ‘Medicchu’ series of chibi figures!

Wo-class is the first Medicchu from the enemy side and features removable head parts! Be sure to give her lots of love together with the other characters in the series. More Medicchu from the enemy fleet are also scheduled to be joining her soon!

………………Wo.

I gave a tiny preview of her on the blog quite awhile back, sorry for the wait!!
The very first enemy ship here to join the Medicchu series! (*´▽`*)

Her adorable yet somewhat evil appearance is simply lovely! As usual the design is based off an illustration by Kengou Yagumo! ♥

This is how she looks from the back! ♪

Look at the little anchor hanging off her back!! (`・ω・´)

You don’t get much chance to see the Wo-Class from the back in the game, but on the figure you can spin her around and enjoy from any angle you please! ♪

(・∀・) “This Wo-Class does have a few points that were included based on how Phat! company imagined them!”

We’re joined by the figure’s designer, Takamatsu-shi!

(・∀・) “A lot of the KanColle characters are based off a few illustrations without specific set details for areas such as the back, sides, or anything not in the illustrations. This anchor was actually something we noticed in a certain magazine not long ago, and quickly added it in!”

I see… but if there are no specific character designs, does that mean that planning the figure has a little more flexibility?

(・∀・) “It does. We obviously used Kengou Yagumo’s illustration as the main basis for the figure, but anything that wasn’t specifically illustrated was decided on by the team. I suppose you could say it’s a ‘Phat Company Wo-Class’!”

I see, I see! So each different company might have a slightly differently designed Wo-Class depending on their points of view! It might actually be quite interesting to see how other Wo-Class figures come out in the future!
(‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

(・∀・) “Here is another thing we decided needed to be a part of Wo-Class…”

Oooooohhhhh!! ( ゚д゚)
H-Her head! It came off!!

(・∀・) “That’s right! We decided to make the head part removable!

It leaves the Wo-Class looking like she is wearing a hoodie… (゚A゚;)

(・∀・) “Yep! Once again, this is Phat! Company’s Wo-Class only though! Somehow it just looked like the head part should do this to us!”

This form takes away a bit of the evil and adds even more cute! ♪

(・∀・) “To explain even further… we think the head part is a completely different being! A relationship kind of like Shimakaze and Rensouhou-chan! Just the thoughts of a few admirals perhaps… but I think the concept is a lot of fun!”

It looks like the two of them are having a conversation… how adorable
Looking at just the head part itself… it’s actually rather large too!

(・∀・) “The Wo-Class design itself is actually rather simple. It’s this head piece that really brings everything together and makes for the unique design that everyone has come to love!”

Even with the simple design, the details on the edges of her outfit and curls in her hair are lovely to see! (*´Д`)

The cannon on the side of the head, and the jellyfish-like ‘legs’ are also lovely! The colors work so well with each other!

(・∀・) “The left eye on the head part also makes use of clear parts to add a more mysterious, glowing effect to the figure!”

The adorable member of the enemy fleet… ♡

Medicchu KanColle Aircraft Carrier Wo-Class! ♪

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow, the 20th May!

(・∀・) “Also! We plan to have more members from the enemy side join the Medicchu series soon! We hope you’ll look forward to them too!”

Ooh, I’ll be sitting here waiting patiently!! っ((o(´∀`)o))
Watch my blog and Twitter for updates!! ♪

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 (o・ω・).。0   (Who will the next Medicchu be?!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

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2015 Nendoroid Snow Miku Costume Design Finalists

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Time has really been flying by recently! It’s hard to believe that we’re already into May… it feels like just the other day that we decided on the 2014 Snow Miku design! ♪

With that said, today I’m going to be taking a look at the…

2015 Snow Miku Costume Designs!

http://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/2015snowmiku/

Thanks to everyone who entered!

ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

The 2015 design has the theme of ‘Plant Life in Hokkaido’s Winter’, and we were looking for both Miku’s costume design as well as a new design for her pet, Rabbit Yukine! I didn’t think we’d get to see Rabbit Yukine return for another year but I’m glad we do!

Today I’ll be looking at the finalists for the contest!

· 4x Snow Miku Costume Designs
· 4x Rabbit Yukine Designs

Everyone at both GSC and Crypton found it very difficult to select the finalists, but these were the finalists that we decided on in the end! Hopefully you’ll find one you like too! (`・ω・´)

2015 Snow Miku Costume Design Finalists

1) “snowmiku” by kise
Her hair ornaments are made to look like the Japanese Rowan tree. Overall her outfit is based on a ‘dairy’-look, which is what came to mind when I thought about Hokkaido, creating a bit of a ‘country’-themed outfit.

http://piapro.jp/t/2K20

 

2) ~Snow Miku 2: ~snow-in-summer~ by Imoko Chuko
This Miku is based on the ‘snow-in-summer’ flower.

http://piapro.jp/t/KiB-

 

3) Winter Bell by Anmitsu
A Miku based on the image of a ‘Lily of the Valley Fairy’. Her hair ornaments and crown both make use of the flower. She has wings with snow flake patterns on her back.

http://piapro.jp/t/fbn6

 

4) Snow Miku 2015 by Taran
Lily of the Valley hair accessories and a snow-drop skirt. Her headset is made to look like white birch flowers. The ribbons all over the outfit are from a Japanese rowan tree. A slightly childish looking outfit.

http://piapro.jp/t/w8W1

 



2015 Rabbit Yukine Outfit Finalists


1) 2015 Rabbit Yukine by Daida
Rabbit Yukine with a strawberry and cherry theme.

http://piapro.jp/t/1no6

 


2) Gentle Yukine by Magu
A gentleman to walk beside the beautiful Miku! His rather fake looking beard is his best feature!

http://piapro.jp/t/Moh2

 


3) Lily of the Valley Yukine by Hayuki
A warm set of colors to warm up the Winter.

http://piapro.jp/t/nAjB

 


4) Flower Lace Yukine by Yuna

The pattern on her ears is a flower pattern.

http://piapro.jp/t/L2_5


These are the eight finalists!

One design of Miku and one design of Yukine will be selected from these to become the official 2015 Snow Miku!

It really was quite difficult to select these finalists, there were many other lovely entries! The final choice however remains with the fans – the winning designs will be selected by a survey during the live broadcast tomorrow! Be sure to get your vote in! (`・ω・´)ゞ

The voting will take place tomorrow!

During The Hatsune Miku no Jikan (6th Period) live broadcast! ♪

– Hatsune Miku no Jikan: 6th Period – 

http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv176338646

16th May from 19:00 – 21:00JST

The broadcast will also feature info regarding the upcoming Magical Mirai 2014 event, as well as a look at some of the new and upcoming Miku-related products! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

More details can be found here: http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv176338646

◆ Good Smile Company x piapro Collaboration Project Nendoroid Snow Miku 2015 Outfit & Rabbit Yukine Outfit Design Contest: http://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/2015snowmiku/

◆ Magical Mirai Official Site: http://magicalmirai.com/2014/

 

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Finally a quick notice! ♪

Today a certain product was released on the GSC Site…

Nendoroid Petite: ClariS reunion Ver.!


The limited edition of ClariS’ third album will include their 4th Nendoroid Petite rendition! 

ClariS’ third album ‘PARTY TIME’ will feature the hit theme song for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion-, ‘Colorful’ as well as the popular anime Nisekoi’s first and second opening theme songs ‘CLICK’ and ‘JUMP’ together with nine other tracks for a total of twelve great songs. The limited first edition of the album will also include ClariS’ fourth Nendoroid set!

“PARTY TIME”
Release Date: 2014/06/04
Limited First Edition Price: 4,900JPY (Before Tax)

The ClariS girls are joining the Nendoroid Petite world again! ♪

This time they have long hair and lovely one-piece dresses with lovely rimmed hems! The ‘PARTY TIME’ album they are included with will be going on sale on the 4th June! (*´▽`*)

*Note the Nendoroids are not included with the standard edition.

Once again they also come with a special CD case stand! (`・ω・´)

– Example Use –

*This example is using a different CD, not the actual album they are included with!

Enjoy listening to their lovely songs while also keeping them by your side!♪

 

Product Details:
Nendoroid Petite: ClariS reunion Ver.

ClariS Official Website:
http://www.clarismusic.jp/

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 (o・ω・o).。0   (Be sure to watch the new Snow Miku design be decided!!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

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Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Tomorrow is the start of the ‘Golden Week’ holiday period in Japan, and yet it seemed like there were already a lot less people at my local station today… I guess some people started their holidays a little early! I for one look forward to becoming a hikkikomori and hiding in my room for the week! (`・ω・´)

Anyways, today I’m going to be taking a look at a product which was announced yesterday…

Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan!

From Kantai Collection -KanColle- comes a palm-sized PVC soft vinyl figure of Shimakaze’s Rensouhou-chan! You can easily display him as a standard figure, but he also comes with Velcro attachments on his legs and on the back of his head to place him in all sorts of interesting places! Take Rensouhou-chan with you no matter where you go!

A Rensouhou-chan figure to enjoy no matter where you go! ☆

He is a soft vinyl figure with Velcro attachments allowing him to be placed securely in all sorts of places! The Velcro is both on the bottom and on the back of his head!

The sculpting is also simple yet adorable, with even things like the propeller and ‘Zegamashi’ writing faithfully preserved in figure form! (ノ`・∀・)ノ

Size comparison with an iPhone!

He is currently planned to include 40cm of Velcro, but that might change – this is just a prototype after all… he is still in development!

< Photo from GSC’s Birthday Party Yesterday!>

Rensouhou-chan looks great with sweets! He must be just as sweet as them! ♪

That reminds me!

How many of you know about the…
Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan Dairy!

It started a few days back and has been updated every day since!

You can view the photo diary over at the GOOD SMILE COMPANY OFFICIAL tumblr! ♡

There are still more photos to come after Golden Week too, so keep your eyes on the tumblr for more!: Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan Dairy (tumblr)

There were a couple of photos added today as well!

(・∀・) “There is actually another version of Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan too!”

Today we’re joined by Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan’s planner, Station Yamada!!

(・∀・) “There is an alternate ‘Damaged’ version of him which is exclusive to the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP!”

Ahhh! So adorable!! ヽ(o´∀`o)ノ♥︎

(・∀・) “Bent turrets, bandages and of course the alternate expression… He’s so cute!! Obviously he also includes the Velcro just like the standard version, meaning you can enjoy him in all sorts of places!”

Let’s see where we can place him around the office! (`・ω・´)ゞ

– Desk Post –

– Back of a Chair –

– Jacket Rack –

He blends in so well no matter where I put him!! ε=(。・д・。)

Once again a quick warning that the damaged version is only available at the GSC Online Shop! You won’t see him in stores later, so don’t miss out!!

(・∀・) “I’m hoping Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan can become a figure that can connect everyone’s hobby to their everyday life!”

Hmm… why are their camera sounds coming from one of the office’s meeting rooms…?

There is also a clearly hand-made ‘Do Not Open’ sign up on the door… but this is in fact because one of the Racing Miku Racing Queens for 2014, Kelal-san (@kelal0808) was invited for a special photo shoot for figure sculpting!

I had to grab a quick photo for myself too!! ♥

< Kelal-san and the Rensouhou-chans! >


Oooohh!!! (*´Д`)

I envy those Rensouhou-chans so much right now!!
I wanted to be in that position in their place!!

Thank you very much for you time, Kelal-san! ♥

Her official blog can be found here: Kelal-officialBlog“1%er”

 

It’s so much fun to take photos of these Rensouhou-chans… ー(ノ)´∀`(ヾ)

The photos also each tell a little story in my mind too! ♪

Great for photos and easy to take with you anywhere!

Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan &

Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan: Damaged Ver. 

They’re both up for preorder now!

Orders at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the 28th May at 21:00JST! Don’t miss out!

GSC Online Pages:
Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan
Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan: Damaged Ver. (Exclusive)

 

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Finally a quick notice!

This weekend on the 3rd and 4th May, the second race of the 2014 SUPER GT will be taking place at the Fuji Speedway!

The GSR team ‘GOODSMILE RACING & TeamUKYO’ will of course be there too! We managed to take first place in the first race, but will the goddess of victory be smiling on the team this weekend too?
We’ll find out soon!! (ノ`・∀・)ノ

Race Schedule:
http://www.goodsmileracing.com/en/race/raceschedule2014/ (GSR Site)
GSR PR Twitter Account: @GSR_PR_Blog

 

Plus one more notice!

Good Smile Company has officially become a sponsor of the SUPER GT Motor Sports! To commemorate the announcement, the GT Official Shop will be selling these ‘SUPER GT x Hatsune Miku Post Cards’ as a set of three at the Fuji Speedway this weekend!

Here are the designs for the postcards…!



They’re TOO cute!! ♡(*´▽`*)

CHANxCO’s illustrations really are just too adorable… and they’re waiting to be picked up by fans at the event!

You can find out more about GOODSMILE RACING on their official site:
http://www.goodsmileracing.com/en/

Don’t forget that you can also become a personal sponsor for the team! The deadline for applications is the 12th May! Certain sponsor courses also come with Nendoroid Racing Miku 2014!

Personal Sponsor Applications: https://gsr-global.ecq.sc/

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( o・ω・).。0   (The next blog update will be the 7th May!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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Bath Time Collection: Ryujo & Kitakami!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I once tried drinking hot sake in an open air bath… it didn’t take long for me to feel rather flushed. Just thinking about it makes me feel a little tipsy!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at two products which were announced today…

Bath Time Collection Ryujo
&
Bath Time Collection: Kitakami! ♡

Two new friends to join the Bathtime Collection series of bath toys!

The reason they look so shiny is because they are made with a different material to Nendoroids and most figures – they’re specially made to be strong against water and heat! ( -ノェ-)

Let’s start off with a closer look at Ryujo-chan!

Bath Time Collection: Ryujo!

From the popular ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes the third character to join the Bath Time Collection series of bath toys – Ryujo!

The design is based on an illustration of Ryujo by popular illustrator CHANxCO, and also features a wind-up motor which is designed to work both in water and on the ground! Enjoy the company of the cute Ryujo in the bath or anywhere else!

Ryujo is posed laid out on the deck of her ship with a very confident expression on her face! She’s so adorable! (●´ω`●)

Her characteristic visor is also of course included!

(・∀・) “A long awaited product release of Ryujo-chan!”

Today we’re joined by Kyojin from the planning team!

(・∀・) “Ryujo is actually my favorite Kanmusu, so I’m super happy to see her!”

She also looks cute from the back! ♡
CHANxCO’s lovely illustration has been so faithfully transformed! (*゚ー゚*)

(・∀・) “This time around we’ve also increased their ability to withstand hotter baths! Take a look at the bottom of the product description!”

Ah! It’s changed to 45°C! <●><●>

(・∀・) “The Kanmusu have had their equipment upgraded!!”

Next up we have Kitakami-sama!!

Bath Time Collection: Kitakami!

From the popular ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes the forth character to join the Bath Time Collection series of bath toys – the light cruiser Kitakami!

The design is based on an illustration of Kitakami by popular illustrator CHANxCO, and features a wind-up propeller unit allowing her to speed along the water!

She is placed in such a lazy, carefree looking pose!! It’s perfect! ♡

Kitakami herself looks great, but so does the equipment on her back and the torpedoes she is lying on! (。・ω・)ノ゙

(・∀・) “By the way, the motor parts of both the characters can be removed!”

If you just want to put them on display and not use them as bath toys, then this should make that easier! (*´Д`)

H-Hold on a second… these attachments! I wonder….

Ooh!! You can swap the two types of motors around!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

I wonder if this was by design… or if they just happened to work out like that…?

(・∀・) “Haha… this was completely by design!”

Darn… I was about to claim I was the first person to figure it out… ( °д°)

(・∀・) “The units can also be swapped out with the previously announced, Bath Time Collection: Akagi!!”

Ooh… so you were even thinking about cross-compatibility with the previous release! If you grab more than one be sure to try switching the parts around – it might be fun to see the different Kanmusu moving about in different ways!

Anyway… it’s hard to do a review of bath toys without water… so here’s a quick video review too!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pean6Cn1js

Well… what did you think?

Ryujo-san moves forward so adorably!
Kitakami wavers to the side a bit… suits the carefree look! Oo。。( ̄¬ ̄*)

Fun to display and fun to play with!!

Bath Time Collection: Ryujo! &
Bath Time Collection: Kitakami!

They’re up for preorder as of today! Orders at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP will be going on until the 21st May 2014 at 21:00JST! Don’t miss out!! ー(=゚ω゚)ノ

That reminds me… yesterday was the KanColle 1 Year Service Anniversary! We’ll be bringing all the admirals out there many more products, so look forward to them! To celebrate the anniversary, I thought I’d go through all the KanColle items that are currently up for order! (`・ω・´)

– Max Factory –

figma Akagi


GSC Online: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/maxfigwd00222.html
Orders open until the 30th April 2014 at 21:00JST!

Orders from the GSC Online shop also include a ‘Damaged Deck’ part!

Kongo: Half-Damage ver.

GSC Online: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/maxscajp00024.html
Orders open until the 30th April 2014 at 21:00JST!

A sexy Kongo for fans to enjoy right by their side! ♡

– Phat! Company –
Medicchu Akagi


Medicchu Haruna


GSC Online: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/phaothwd00002.html
GSC Online: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/phaothwd00001.html

Orders open until the 14th May 2014 at 21:00JST!
Medicchus of Wo-class and Naka-chan will also be coming soon!! (ノ)´∀`(ヾ)

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 (*´▽`*).。0   (Tomorrow is Nendoroid Sakura Day!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

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Medicchu Kancolle Akagi & Haruna!

Today’s blog features these two characters!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Whenever I buy a pack of twelve takoyaki from somewhere, more often than not I get asked ‘Would you like 2 sets of chopsticks?’. I’ve become very used to answering ‘Just one set is fine, thanks!’ (;´∀`)

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at two of Phat! Company’s upcoming products:

Medicchu Kancolle Akagi &
Medicchu Kancolle Haruna! ♡


 

From the popular game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes two figures based on illustrations by Kengou Yagumo, here to join the brand new ‘Medicchu’ series of chibi figures!

The Medicchu series is bigger than the Minicchu series, allowing for much more detail to be put into the ship and weapon parts! Akagi also comes with a bucket filled with her ‘Super Repairing Liquid’ as an optional part! Enjoy your favorite KanColle characters in cute 6.5cm size! * Each sold separately

Hyahoy!!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

More KanColle characters to join the Medicchu line up! Previously Tenryuu and Tatsuta were released as WonFes products, and now Akagi and Haruna are here to join them! Note that while Tenryuu and Tatsuta were sold as a set, these two will each be sold separately!

Anyways, let’s take a closer look at each of them, starting with Medicchu Akagi!

Ooooh!!! (*´▽`*)

The unique charm of Kengou Yagumo’s adorable illustration has been captured perfectly! Down to the smallest of details! ♡

Take note of the paintwork too! Even the slightest changes in color are separated! Akagi-san also comes with her bucket!

Just having it beside her it brings out her character more! ε=(。・д・。)

The bow is sculpted to look like it’s passing through her hair. I really have to say I’m impressed with the detail on the Medicchu series… it’s really outstanding!

Even the smaller things like the arrows and compass are lovely! A work of art!

(・∀・) “I’d love for everyone to see the amount of detail in person!

Today we’re joined by Takamatsu-shi from Phat! Company’s planning team!

(・∀・) “Medicchu are about 65mm in height… and all the charms of the KanColle girls have been squished into that size in as much detail as possible!”

I remember thinking it when Tenryuu and Tatsuda came out too… but the amount of detail – particularly on the ‘ship’ parts is simply incredible!

(・∀・) “Yep! We wanted to keep the feeling that they were ships with a heavy look on those ship parts, while still keeping their cute designs in place too!”

Next up we have Medicchu Haruna! ☆

The third sister in the Kongo Battleship family! Her red and white outfit looks a bit like a Miko priestess! ♪

You really didn’t hold back on this outfit either!

(・∀・) “The hair on Haruna was also very carefully sculpted!”

You’re right! One of Haruna’s key characteristics is her long hair blowing out behind her… who ever though it would look so great in chibi size! (*´Д`)

(・∀・) “Ah… but the large ship parts behind her are just as impressive!”

Ooooohhh!! (°Д°;≡°Д°;)

(・∀・) “The contrast between her soft looking outfit and hair and this huge mechanical turret is simply magnificent!”

They both capture the characters… as well as Yagumo-san’s illustrations so nicely! (*´▽`*)

(・∀・) “I hope fans will enjoy adding the miniaturized Akagi and Haruna to their collections!”

Lovely items packed fill with the charm of KanColle! ♡

Medicchu Kancolle Akagi &
Medicchu Kancolle Haruna!

They’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♪

By the way, Takamatsu-san… Yakumo-san’s illustrations include various other KanColle girls as well….

(・∀・) “They do indeed! We’ve already announced Medicchu figures of Wo-chan, Naka and Zegamashi! If things go well we’ll be sure to move into more shortly too!”

If I’m not mistaken Wo-chan’s prototype has already been revealed…?

(・∀・) “Ha… that’s right!”

Ah! She’s already been painted?! Σ(=°ω°=;ノ)ノ

(・∀・) “I can’t show any more than this for now… but she is coming along nicely! I can say with confidence that fans can look forward to the upcoming Medicchu characters!

I look forward to doing a full review on the blog soon! ♪
As soon as I have more info I’ll let everyone know! (`・ω・´)

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( o・ω・).。0   (I can’t wait to collect a huge set of Medicchus!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 
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April Fools! A Big Thanks to Our Model!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I hope everyone had fun this April Fools! We certainly had fun creating our little April 1st special on the GSC site and blog! (`・ω・´)

The April Fool’s blog featured the lovely blog featured the lovely Tsukasa Arai-san as the 1/1 Scale Bathtime Collection Swimsuit Girl! ♡

*A quick shot of Tsukasa-san leaving in her glasses mode*

Tsukasa Arai-san is one of the race queens for GOODSMILE RACING & TeamUKYO! Some of you have probably seen her at race events or WonFes! ♪

I never expected we would be working together on something like this! It was a lot of fun and had me smiling from start to finish!

 

Thank you for joining us!!!

 

■ Tsukasa Arai’s Blog/Twitter can be found here:
Official Blog: Tsuttsu no Fuwafuwa Time
Twitter: Tsukasa Arai ♡ Tsuttsu (@22tuttu)

■ The GSR & TeamUKYO Site can be found here:
GOODSMILE RACING & TeamUKYO Official Site: GOODSMILE RACING

You can also watch a ‘Making Of’ video for the April Fools joke below!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( o・ω・ ).。0   (Tomorrow will be back to normal updates!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

1/10th Scale Sakura Miku feat KEI

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I look forward to going out and looking at the cherry blossoms this Spring! I want to do it properly – lay down a vinyl sheet under the blossoms, sit and and relax in a storm of petals while enjoying some delicious dango!

On that note, today I’m going to be introducing a figure just as beautiful as the falling cherry blossoms… ♡

The 1/10 Scale:

Sakura Miku feat. KEI!

The second issue of FIGURE Japan will be focusing on the popular electronic diva – Character Vocal Series 01: Hatsune Miku! The included figure is a 1/10th scale ‘Sakura Miku feat KEI’ – a classic figure based on an illustration by KEI, colored a beautiful cherry blossom pink! The cover of the magazine will also feature an illustration by KEI!

Oooh! Spring has sprung! (*´▽`*)

Sakura Miku previously became a Nendoroid, but now she’ll also be released as a scale figure too!

Spring has already come to my desk! ♪

A lovely gentle smile on her face! ♡

As with the Nendoroid, she features lovely cherry blossom prints along her beautiful long hair!

The cherry hair accessories are also adorable!! (*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ 

Her outfit is also amazingly detailed, down to the creases in her dress!

It also has a pearl coating that gives a nice relaxed feeling… isn’t it lovely…?

Her base is also shaped like a cherry blossom flower! ♪

This figure is included with volume two of Hobby Japan’s magazine, Figure JAPAN!!



What is Figure JAPAN?

Figure Japan is a figure collector’s magazine with each issue focusing on a specific series and including a figure from that series. Each issue will have a figure catalog and a listing of new and upcoming products from the series it is based on, focusing on the figure included with that issue. It’s filled with lovely photos and all sorts of figure-related information, creating the perfect fan book for figure fans!

Figure JAPAN Official Site: http://hobbyjapan.co.jp/figurejapan/

As I’m sure most of you will remember, the first issue of the magazine included this 1/10th scale figure of Ultimate Madoka!

Whilst the contents of the magazine certain do interest me, I don’t have access to them right now… so instead I’ll be taking a close up look at the included figure!

I also think we need to get some inside info… so let’s see who we can summon!

*Planning Team Summon: Hamako!!*

(・∀・) “There is no way I can completely explain the cuteness of this Sakura Miku… but I definitely think the pearl coating is what makes her so very special!”  

(・∀・) “The pearl coating causes all the details on her outfit to stand out even more than before!”

It also seems to have a more dynamic feeling to the standard colors! ε=(。・д・。)

(・∀・) “Nendoroid Sakura Miku also made use of a pearl coat so I really wanted to make use of it on the scale figure too… I’m personally quite glad with that decision! It gives her an overall more dynamic and glamorous appearance – and a presence you’d never expect from a 1/10th scale figure!”

The original 1/8th scale Hatsune Miku had a metallic shine to her design, but the pearl effect is definitely a completely different charm! It’s more shiny and definitely suits Sakura Miku nicely.★

(・∀・) “Another point I’d like to point out is her expression!!”

(・∀・) “Miku normally has an energetic, smiling appearance, but Sakura Miku is more of a gentle, kind look… which we wanted to portray through her expression too! After discussing things with the production team we ended up with this – it’s actually rather different when compared to the 1/8th scale Miku’s expression!”

Ah-hah! I knew she seemed different in some way or another! The expression definitely does look a little gentler!

(・∀・) “We also replaced areas that are normally black with a more brown color, and altered the eyebrows to create a more gentle appearance overall!

Not only a lovely cherry blossom color scheme, but a bit of a personality adjustment too! ♡

(・∀・) “It’s definitely not a figure that will lose to her bigger version in any way… except size! The detail is exquisite and anyone who picks her up is sure to be more than satisfied!”

Bring Spring right into your figure collection! ♡

The 1/10 Scale:

Sakura Miku feat. KEI!

This item is available for preorder now at the Hobby Japan Online Shop and the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP! It is included with the Figure JAPAN: Character Vocal Series 01: Hatsune Miku Edition. It will also be available at standard hobby shops and book stores across Japan. (*´▽`*)

Hobby Japan Online Shop: http://www.hobbyjapan-shop.com/
GOOD SMILE ONLINESHOP: goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/

Don’t miss out! ♪

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( *゚ー゚*).。0   (I want to go cherry blossom viewing with this Miku!!)
 ( つ つ
 と_)_)

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

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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Bath Time Collection: Shimakaze & Akagi

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

When I was young, I loved playing in the bath… my favorite thing was to waste shampoo by mixing it with water pretending to invent mysterious medicine! Today we’re going to be taking a look at some new products that combine some childish fun with some cute girls that admirals across the world have come to love!

Bath Time Collection: Akagi and
Bath Time Collection:Shimakaze!


I’ve been waiting so long for these two!! (*´▽`*)

Those of you who watched the live broadcast the other day will have already seen how fun these two items can be – and they’re up for preorder from tomorrow, the 30th January!! This is the first sortie of the Bath Time Collection, and I hope to see more!! ((o(´∀`)o))ワクワク

First up let’s take a look at this cute character holding onto her bowl of rice…! ♪

Bath Time Collection: Akagi

From the popular ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes the long-awaited first in the Bath Time Collection series of toys – Akagi! She is based on an illustration by popular illustrator CHANxCO, and while she is designed to float in a bath or pool, she can also speed along the ground as well using the wind-up motor built into her design. Akagi is sprawled out on the ship deck, making sure nobody can touch her previous rice! Be sure to enjoy her company in the bath or anywhere else!

Her bowl of rice is overflowing! This is what is known as an ‘Akagi-size’ serving!

The wind-up tool to speed her across land or water can be found on the bottom!

– wooser is holding up her up so we can get a better look! –

She is about the same length as a Nendoroid!

Comparing these two is a bit strange, the puffy cheeks cause them to resemble each other a little bit!

Next up we have this adorable little thing…

Bath Time Collection:Shimakaze!

From the popular ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes the second in the Bath Time Collection series of toys – Shimakaze! She is based on an illustration by popular illustrator CHANxCO, and while she is designed to float in a bath or pool, she can also totter slowly along the ground by using the wind-up motor built into her design. Shimakaze is enjoying floating around in her bucket, and fans are sure to enjoy her company just as much!

This is how she looks from the side! The slick appearance is so cute! ♡

She can also be removed from her cup modelled off a repair bucket!

Her legs are of course covered up with her stripy knee socks! The cup is fairly large, and can fit a Nendoroid inside like so! ★

She seems to fit in quite comfortably!

The Bath Time Collection is a new series, but I have to say I’m rather interested to find out what the inspiration was to create it! On that note, I decided to have a word with the head planner for the series Kyojin!


What was the inspiration for the Bath Time Collection? (`· ω· ´)

(· ∀· ) “CHANxxCO was very closely involved with this project. For quite a long time we had been discussing doing something together, and one day we started discussing how well KanColle and bath goods would fit together… that combined with the fact that CHANxCO’s illustrations suited KanColle rather well, we decided to create the Bath Time Collection series!”

I see! So various things matched up really well, and thus the series was born!


How was the series developed? (`· ω· ´)

I remember seeing the concept model prototype on display at Hobbyshow… but I hear that the development from that point was rather bumpy?

(· ∀· ) “At that point, the huge response really surprised us! We were very glad though, and so we decided to really put our best into the development of the new series. However various problems arose…”

(· ∀· ) “Firstly, as toys for the bath, we needed to ensure they were able to float without problems… but after making a prototype based directly on CHANxCO’s illustration… it wouldn’t float quite right – in fact, when placed in water she would completely flip around and end up with her head underwater instead!”

Oh dear! (゚A゚;) Nendoroids have a stand to keep their chibi heads from toppling them over… but while these also have chibi designs it wasn’t really plausible to have a base and stand in the bath! Things needed to be changed…

Joining Teams with a Reliable Partner! (`· ω· ´)

(· ∀· ) “Things weren’t going well so we needed to rework the plan… and so we decided to get some help from someone with some experience… TOKYO UNIQUE!


(· ∀· ) “TOKYO UNIQUE has worked on various toys and goods in the past – from planning to manufacturing. These particular products are a lot more like toys than figures, and we wanted to get our Bath Collection floating and moving, so we decided to seek help from them!”

Now that you mention it… Shimakaze’s tube has definitely got quite a lot bigger in comparison to the original illustration and prototype! Σ(・ω・ノ)ノ!

(· ∀· ) “Yep! That was one of the changes that was needed to get her floating! We made sure not to affect CHANxCO’s adorable illustration, but we still wanted to get her floating and add in the ability for her to move… so after much deliberation with TOKYO UNIQUE, this was the best option!”

Changing the Materials and Shape (`· ω· ´)

The Bath Time collection has a very shiny, smooth look! It definitely gives a bit of a toyish appearance, but personally I like it! This is ABS right? The same material used for many Nendoroid optional parts and weapons.

(· ∀· ) “Yep! We needed to make the series light, but durable, so we settled on ABS”

(· ∀· ) “Unlike PVC which Nendoroids are made from, ABS is rather hard, which makes it more prone to breaking in the production process. Due to this, we also needed to make special adjustments to the moulds to ensure they could be taken out safely. Needless to say, TOKYO UNIQUE’s experience was priceless during the entire process!”

Phew! Taking on a new project like this isn’t as simple as you’d think! (゚A゚;)

(· ∀· ) “The series has had input from so many great people, and I’m sure people will enjoy it if they decide to pick them up!!”

By the way… in the illustration earlier in the blog there were two other characters! Does this mean that the third and forth in the series are already on the way? Ryuujyo and Kitakami! (((o(*゚▽゚*)o)))

(· ∀· ) “That’s right! There will be a Bath Time Collection display space at WonFes, so you’ll probably be able to see them there!”

Ah… they really are adorable to look at… but I wish I could play with them too!!

I want to see Shimakaze’s ‘tottering along’!<●><●>

And so… here is a video to show them in action! ☆

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nyRkTg53pM

Ahh!!! It’s too cute!!! (*´Д`)
The tottering Shimakaze and Akagi calmly floating along!! ♡

Bath time is going to become even more relaxing than ever before! This little promotional video was filmed and edited by Kyojin and Enon-shi from the planing team! (σ· ∀· )σ

It was filmed… in Aki-san’s secret house’s bath tub!! (((゜д゜;)))

Placing Akagi in the bath… she looks so peaceful!!

So peaceful!!

So very peaceful!!! ♡♡♡

– Bath + Wash Bowl + Bath Time Collection –

The Wash Bowl you see here is a part of one of the WonFes presale items – the Bath Time Collection: KanColle Docking Set

– Set Contents –
· Wo-Class Wash Bowl
· Semi-Waterproof Stickers: Destroyer Division 6 ver.
· 2x Akagi’s Bath Fizzies (Cypress Fragrance) / Two Different Stickers
· Shimakaze Hand Towel
· Sea Chart Calenders (April – September)
· Stickers for Sea Chart Calenders

You can find out more about WonFes products over on the WonHobby website: WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 19

Enjoy Bath Time with some KanColle Girls!

Bath Time Collection: Akagi and
Bath Time Collection:Shimakaze!

They’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow, the 30th January!

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There is one more item I want to introduce to everyone today! ♡

The DVD and Blu-ray of the currently airing series ‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc’ have been announced! (シ`· ω· ´)シ

wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc: DVD + Ajipon & The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named Mini Plushie Set

Lovely and yet filled with darkness… seems to act cool but actually just apathetic… the mysterious yellow creature is back! wooser’s not-really-heartwarming series of short animations has returned, as he continues to strive for nothing but his own desires.

Just like the first season, the awakening arc DVD features a needlessly impressive staff line-up, and contains all 12 episodes of the season! It also includes mini plushies of both Ajipon and The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named as extras! Don’t miss out!

The DVD comes with two plushies! Both Ajipon and The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named!(゚A゚;)

The left is Ajipon, the right is The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named! They’re currently in production, but I managed to grab the current samples! (ΦωΦ)


– Currently in Development! –

The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is looking great, but full details about Ajipon still need to be hidden for now! You can find out more about the DVD and Blu-ray here:
wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc: DVD + Ajipon & The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named Mini Plushie Set

Darth wooser in last night’s episode was amazing! If you missed out you can still watch the episode on NicoNico Douga!
⇒ http://ch.nicovideo.jp/wooser-tv-kakuse

I also want to point out that I made a little entrance in the episode! You’ll have to try and spot where for yourself! ( -ノェ-)

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  ∧_∧
 (o· ω· o) .。0   (Bath time with the KanColle Girls soon!)
 (つ旦⊂)
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

A New Series of Articulated Figures: Parfom Aigis! ♥

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

As I mentioned the other day, I’ve become fallen in love with ginger kuzuyu! It’s so lovely and warm and is great protection against colds! Another great preventer of colds is hot information… which I’m going to be providing to everyone today by taking a look at this figure which was announced last week on the 23rd December! (`・ω・´)

Parfom Aigis!

Phat! Company have teamed up with the garage kit dealer ‘RyunRyunTei’ Toona Kanshi to codevelop the newest generation of action figures – the long awaited Parfom series is here! The very first figure to join the Parfom series is none other than the famous 7th Generation Anti-Shadow Suppression Android from Persona 3 – Aigis!

The design has a cute chibi appearance, but also allows for all sorts of fun poses and endless playability! The series has many more characters coming up, so keep your eyes open for your favorite characters!!

Such dignified beauty…!! (*´▽`*)

This figure is the very first in an all new series of articulated figures:
The Parfom Series!


Her bottom still has some rather sexy curves for an articulated figure! The texture of her outfit is also very nicely done!! It also looks nice and tight! (*´Д`)

Of course she also comes with all sorts of weapon parts to display her in action! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

First up we have the Rocket Punch! I recommend using it together with this valiant expression for even more effect! ♥

The details put into the effects and cartridges on the machine gun are also stunning! (゚A゚;)

Plus the magazines can be attached and removed! ♪

She also looks so powerful holding onto her rifle!

She may be powerful, but she’s also a beauty!! ♡

This face seems a little expressionless at first, but combined with the cannon and a downward angle…


It creates a somewhat sad looking expression… but also captures her determined spirit!

This“Parfom Series” definitely has a bit of a chibi charm to it, but also has an amazing amount of details, allowing for a super cute, articulated figure that can be posed how you like! They’re a little bit bigger than the figma series making them slightly easier to pose as well… they’re also not quite as chibi as Nendoroids, allowing for more detailed designs – it’s almost like a mix between the two!

I really think the series has some amazing potential… playing around with it I remember thinking it was a really great design! φ(.. )

I want to know more about the Parfom series…!

So today we’re going to be joined with Phat! Company’s Ootani-san, who will be answering some of my questions! ♪

(・∀・) “It’s great to be here!”

Some of you might remember Ootani-san from my live broadcast when he introduced the 1/8th scale Ryuko Matoi: Kamui Senketsu Ver.!

Available for under until the 5th February at 12:00JST!

By the way… for those of you who don’t know, Phat! Company is just like Max Factory in the sense that they’re really close to GSC! They work from the same offices and we’re in constant contact all the time!

They’re actually right next door to the GSC Planning Team – my desk!!

Anyway, let’s get back to my questions about the Parfom series! ♪

1) Where did the name Parfom come from? (`・ω・´)

(・∀・) “Parfom comes from the first letters of ‘Phat and Ryunryuntei Form‘ – it shows the series is a new design born from the collaboration of Phat! company and Ryunryuntei!”

A collaboration between a figure manufacturer and well-known garage kit dealer! A fairly rare occurrence I think? (゚A゚;)

(・∀・) “Parfom has been designed from the ground up together – from the original concept to the basic format design!”

– Such a lovely smile! –

2) What inspired you to create the Parfom series? (`・ω・´)


(・∀・) “Phat! company has released joint products with the figma and Nendoroid series in the past… but we wanted something that could be associated with our name directly… so we created a brand new series from scratch!”

Ooh! I see, I see! (*’д’* )
Is that when you decided to find someone like Ryunryuntei to work with?

(・∀・) “We wanted our new series to be an articulated figure… but we wanted to get some alternate view points for our new design, which we eventually requested from Ryunryuntei’s Toona Kanshi! He was actually very anti-articulation at the start though!!”

Eh…? ( ゚д゚)

Ah I get it! If you look at it from a different perspective, getting someone who doesn’t like articulated figures to help create one that even they are happy with would likely allow for a fresh design!

(・∀・) “Exactly! The very fact that he was against the articulated designs allowed us to work on removing the factors he didn’t like about them! We thought it was a great way to create something with a truly original design.”

(・∀・) “Another important thing is that Kanshi-san’s same unique sculpting seen on scale figures can definitely be seen on the mouth, hair and overall body of the Parfom design! That is definitely a nice characteristic of the series too – one that marks the fresh design!”


3) What makes the Parfom series different? (`・ω・´)

(・∀・) “The Parfom series has four main characteristics…

◆ Sculpting that keeps the atmosphere of the source.

The combination of Kanshi-san’s soft looking faces and a realistic sculpt of the mouth area and hair, together with great care to ensure no details are left out, keeps the atmosphere of the original illustration while still creating a unique Parfom look!


◆ A chibi design that doesn’t affect the sculpt.

Trial and error has allowed the perfect balance of the body while still allowing for good articulation and details on each and every part of the figure – even with a chibi design!

◆ Reduction of the ‘bulge’ around joints

Areas such as behind the knees and elbows are fitted with a half-circle joint to not only look better but also match up with the articulation axis”


◆ A special stand designed for collectors!

We’re already preparing many more figures in the Parfom line-up, and each will come with a triangular stand like this – they’re easy to display together with one and other and don’t take up too much space!”

There are also numerous holes to attach the prop into, allowing for various posing options!”

Combining the articulation together with all the different holes allows for all sorts of variation! Sometimes it’s nice to be able to move your figure into a different position to fit your pose better! ☆

4) What else is in the line-up? (`・ω・´)

– Parfom Nozomi Hoshino (On Sale!) –

(・∀・) “Nozomi Hoshino is a bit like Phat! company’s mascot character, and was also the concept model for the Parfom series! She’s also scheduled to be releasing her first CD soon!”

Nozomi Hoshino Official Site: http://www.trillionstarlights.com/
Nozomi Hoshino Twitter: https://twitter.com/tstarlights

(・∀・) “Character design was by Shigeto Koyama, and she is voiced by Miho Arakawa! Be sure to take a look!”

You can even listen to her debut song “Trillion Starlights” on the website!

(・∀・) “We’ve actually making a commercial to celebrate the official launch of the Parfom series! It is being made by Terasolar (A new company with many of the old galaxxxy members. It’ll be ready soon, so keep your eyes open!”

Terasolar: http://terasolar.co.jp/info.html
Ooh! I look forward to watching it!


(・∀・) “More details will be revealed at the Winter Wonder Festival on the 9th February!”

Phat! company’s goodies are not to be missed out on!
They’ll be on display at the WonHobby Booth!

The first of a new generation of articulated figures:

Parfom Aigis!

She’s up for preorder until the 19th February at 21:00JST! ♡

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 (`・ω・) .。0   (I look forward to seeing what Parfoms are coming next!”)
 (つ旦⊂)
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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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