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COMBAT ARMORS MAX 01: 1/72nd Scale Combat Armor Dougram

Look what I managed to get hold of… (ﾟ∀ﾟ)!!!


Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Recently I’ve become rather addicted to ginger kuzuyu! But anyway, today I’m going to be taking a a look at a product going on sale as of today…

COMBAT ARMORS MAX 01:
1/72nd Scale Combat Armor Dougram

The epic box art by Hidetaka Tenjin really makes the packaging stand out! It also has a strangely appealing texture… it feels so nice to the touch!

Here is the box compared with a Nendoroid Petite for comparison! (o・ω・o)

Displayed vertically this is how they compare!

Fairly large!! It definitely looks more impressive this way up! Σ(ﾟ∀ﾟﾉ)ﾉ

I wonder how many Petite Mikudayos could fit into this box… I actually found this lying on Oda-P’s old desk… I wonder if anyone will mind if I open it up…?

… … … (ω･｀))(´･ω･｀)(( ´･ω) … … …

Nobody’s looking… Opened!! ☆


It looks like the box is packed up quite fill! (ﾟＡﾟ;)

Let me start off by taking everything out the packets and lining it up!

Inside the lid is a lovely full-color instruction manual!

This includes assembly instructions as well as various other interesting things about the anime and it’s setting! (｀・ω・´)

Before this the only plastic models I’ve put together are Pikachu and Vampire Cat… I wonder if I’ll be able to do this?

It’s definitely a challenge I’m willing to accept! ★

1) Finding the Right Parts

Alright… so the first thing I need to find is… the human-like part!

*Search* *Search*

This must be it!

Alright… next I need to find the chair part…

*Search* *Search* ( ﾟдﾟ) Ah!

I just realized… all I need to do is search for the “G3” Part!!

Yay! I’ve got all the parts from (1) now!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ
Now I need to get them out of their mould frames…!

*Snip* *Snip*

Cutting though the plastic feels so relaxing! （*´▽｀*）

Alright… I’ve completed the first step in the process!

It’s such a tiny little man but the details are amazing! You can even make out his outfit and accessories!

By the way, if you want to paint your Crinn Cashim you’ll find a color guide on the back sheet of the instruction manual!

2) Meet with Strange Vocabulary

Alright… what’s next?

S-Select my ‘Canopy Type’? (ﾟДﾟ)?

W-What is that supposed to mean…?
Ah, it was written on the previous page!

“The top of the head part or ‘canopy’ comes with an hatch which can be opened up in times of emergency”

Hmm… so I can choose either to have the hatch as articulated or locked in place… I think I’ll go with articulated which means that I need to find… these parts!

Ooh! I feel like I’m getting much better at finding the parts already!! Now to put connect them together! (｀・ω・´)

Okay… all is going well! Next up…

3) Adding Decals

U-uh-oh… maybe I was supposed to stick the decals on before putting the parts together… (；・∀・)

All the plastic models I’ve made in the parts just used stickers… I hope decals aren’t too much harder…

I want some tweezers and a small dish of water to dip the decals in! Ranran from the production team was kind enough to let me borrow some! (σ・∀・)σ

So now I cut out the decal…

Soak it in the water for a little bit…

Ooh! It came unstuck from the paper quickly and easily!! ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

Now I can grab it with the tweezers… and stick it on!

Then a quick dry down with a cotton bud…

Now this part really is complete!! ヽ(=´▽`=)ﾉ

Phew… I have such a sense of satisfaction after applying the decal so successfully… I must admit however that it’s been over an hour since I opened up the box. ^^;

It looks like I’m in for the long haul… so I think I’ll have a quick snack break! I think I’ll treat myself to a Shirukuma & wooser’s Chummy Oshiruko! ♡

But… after enjoying my tasty treat… I came back to find this…!!

….!!?

An empty box and a fully built Dougram?!

The decals aren’t stuck on… but is it really possible to build the whole thing in such a short amount of time?! I wasn’t even gone for an hour!

After speaking with some of the other staff members, I’m told that it takes a normal person only around 1-2 hours to complete! Here is how it looks fully built and with all the decals! ☆

There are decals all over the model which really bring it all together nicely! (As a side note… I have no idea how to make robot poses! (´；ω；｀) )

Of course you can personalize it and make it your very own Dougram too! ♪

COMBAT ARMORS MAX 01:
1/72nd Scale Combat Armor Dougram

It’s shipping out from GSC as of today, the 23rd January!

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Finally a quick notice! On the 26th January at Kotobukiya Akihabara, a Dougram release event is taking place!


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MAXFACTORY ‘Combat Armor Dougram’ Release Commemoration & Talk Event

Date: 2014/01/26 (Sun): 14:00 ~ 17:40 (JST)
How to Attend: Attendance is limited to those who purchase the COMBAT ARMORS MAX 01: Combat Armor Dougram from Kotobukiya Akihabara.
Place: Kotobukiya Akihabara Store 5th Floor Kotobukiya Base Akiba
Event Details: In commemoration of the release of Max Factory’s COMBAT ARMORS MAX 01: 1/72nd Scale Combat Armor Dougram, a special talk show, plastic modelling course and signing session will be taking place in Akihabara!
Details: http://event.goodsmile.info/event/event-1204/?lo=en-us

A maximum of 80 attendees is possible, and only the first 50 will receive signs at the signing session.
Please contact the event location store for queries regarding the event.
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A talk show with MAX Watanabe & Takahiro Yamada as well as a Plastic Model Beginner’s Course & Display by Kei Shimizu!! (｀・ω・´)

It might be small, but this isn’t an event that fans should miss out on!

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 （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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1/7th Scale Cerberus!

“Can you believe it? Woof! Woof! He’s dragged her down here from above. Woof! Woof! I won’t allow it, no matter how pretty she is!”


Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I spent my whole long weekend shut in my room! It’s definitely the best way to relax for me! Anyway, today it’s back to work… and today I’ll be starting the week off with an amazing item from Max Factory…

1/7th Scale Cerberus!

From the popular social game ‘Rage of Bahamut’ comes a 1/7th scale figure of the popular Demon-type character, Cerberus! The figure is based on the Legendary Card ‘[Tricepticanus Magica] Cerberus’ illustrated by popular illustrator Mushimaro, and the unique atmosphere created by the card has been faithfully converted into figure form!

Cerberus’ innocent expression and beautiful body are ready to charm anyone who comes her way, and her unique purple outfit as well as the golden ornaments that adorn it have been sculpted with the finest of detail. The gradient of her hair and skirt have also been fine-tuned to create a figure that fans will be proud to own.

Sexy!! （*´▽｀*）


From the popular social game ‘Rage of Bahamut’ comes a figure of the ultimate mixture of mature sexiness and innocent cuteness!

Her tight fitting shiny metallic outfit contrasts with her silky smooth skin to wonderful effect! ♡

From behind you get a good look at her shoulder blades, as well as the long flowing part of her outfit you find below them!

The two flowing pieces of fabric together with her twin tails both give the figure an amazingly dynamic appearance! ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

The two doggies in her hands are also amazingly detailed!

The hair looks so soft and fluffy!!
I can’t fight the urge to try and ruffle it up! ε=(｡・д・｡)

The bizarre contrast of the cute little dogs with the sexy outfit is somehow super appealing to me!! (｀・ω・´)

I’m sure everyone has also noticed the sexy little belly button by now – not to mention the ribs you can just make out beneath her armor!

The curves down from her hips to her bottom is also fantastic! ＜●＞＜●＞

Looking at a slight angle really brings out the naughty look on her face!
It’s so cute!! (*´Д`)

Max Factory really never let me down!! Every single part of this figure is so detailed you almost can’t help but stare! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

The generous amount of skin she is showing off is lovely… but the outfit is also so amazing! It’s simply filled with amazing sculptwork!

(・∀・) “It’s not just the sculpting! We also focused a lot on the colors and paintwork!”

Today we’re joined by Max Factory’s Kaneko Nitohei!

(・∀・) “The metallic look of the outfit as well as the overall use of color was closely supervised by the illustrator, Mushimaro! We redid things over and over until we were all satisfied with the result.”

Ooh, I see! The use of gradients on the back of her outfit and hair is also such a lovely blend of colors!

(・∀・) “Personally I’d like to point out this area on her legs!”


(・∀・) “The purple at the knee changes over to a different, darker purple from the calves and down! This area isn’t even visible on the original cards, but with help from the illustrator we kept everything just the way is should be!”

The golden lining on her feet also matches up with the rest of the design beautifully, giving her a really beautiful appearance!

(・∀・) “There is also a Rage of Bahamut Anime coming soon, so I hope everyone will keep their eyes out on both that and the figures!”

Amazing use of color, beautiful sculpting with a blend of cute and sexy…

1/7th Scale Cerberus!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!

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Finally a quick notice! The second season of wooser “wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc” has started, and animate stores across Japan are currently running an ‘awakening campaign’!

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‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening campaign’

Dates: 2014/01/11 (Sat) ~ 2014/02/09 (Sun)
Location: animate Stores across Japan
Campaign Details: For every ¥1000 spent on related goods, you’ll receive one of two postcards as a free bonus! Post cards come in an ‘Let’s Head to animate’ and ‘Neverending Reincarnation’ versions!

Applicable Goods: All ‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc’ Products!

More details can be found here:http://wooser.tv/#/event09
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Why is the reincarnated wooser so adorable!!?
I hope a plushie of that wooser is released!! (/ω・＼)

animate is also currently running their Winter AV Festival! ♥


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‘Winter animate Audio & Visual Festival 2014’

Dates: 2013/12/17 (Tues) ~ 2014/02/09 (Sun)
Location: animate Stores across Japan
Campaign Details: Preorders or purchases of audio and visual products including games will earn you one point per ¥1000. Various gifts based on the number of points you accumulate are available.
Applicable Goods: All audio and visual products (Including Games)
More details can be found here: Winter animate Audio & Visual Festival 2014
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This campaign allows you to get points and exchange them for bonus goods… and if you collect 15 of these points then you can get your hands on this lovely jewelry tray!

There are a number of other lovely options to choose from as well, so be sure to take a look! You can see the other options here: http://www.animate.co.jp/special/2014av_winter_fair/pc/

The wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc official site can be found here: http://wooser.tv/

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Speaking of wooser always makes me think of 3DCG animation, and speaking of 3D… the ‘Replicator’ Series of 3D Desktop Printers made by MakerBot has opened a digital store, and a partnership between the store and Good Smile Company was announced at the recent CES event in Las Vegas!

MakerBot Official Website: http://makerbot.com/
MakerBot Digital Store: https://digitalstore.makerbot.com/

The digital store will be selling data that can be printed from the ‘Replicator2’ 3D printer! There will be more info from MakerBot coming this Wonder Festival, so keep an eye out if you’re interested! (｀・ω・´)

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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 （ o・ω・） .。0   （I really love wooser’s stylish new ED!!)
 （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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Happy New Year! Wishing Everyone a Great 2014!

Happy New Year!!



A happy 2014 to everyone, and I hope you will support GSC and Kahotan Blog throughout the year once more!

Good Smile Company’s New Year holiday officially ends as of today, and thus I am back to start up the first blog for 2014!

As it was the first day of the New Year, we also had a New Year’s Greeting Meeting this morning! Speaking of greetings… did you notice that the first images of today’s blog were in fact stamps?

Special one-of-a-kind rubber stamps made all by myself!

Our story begins on Christmas Eve…

It’s nearly Christmas… I mean, New Years!

I want to add something onto the blog that has a New Year theme to it!
My ideas were making mochi, or making New Year stamps…

Eventually I settled on making stamps!
(As I figured making mochi would be rather hard without any help…)

So today, the first blog of 2014, will show how I made these New Year Stamps!

With the new year I decided I have to try more and more new things, and I hope some of you will watch over me as I go through with them! (｀・ω・´)

1) Think of a Design for the Stamp.


First up, you need to come up with some ideas for the design of the stamp!

As you can see, I got a little distracted at times…!

At one point I wanted to make a horsey stamp as well, but I was forced to give up on that idea when I realized I couldn’t draw a horse…

2) Copy the Final Design of the Stamp.

Once you’ve decided on a design, get some tracing paper and draw the final version of the design on it as accurately as possible! I’ll be starting with the 2014! φ(*’д’* )


W-What have I done…?

The cute smile mark I had in my head has come out looking rather… eerie. I’m sure I’ll be able to fix it up later on!

Then simply press the tracing paper onto the stamp to transfer the design to be carved out! (I’m making use of a special ‘rubber stamp kit’, which can be found at various handicraft stores as well as on amazon!)

Press hard to help the design transfer over!

I-It’s so pale!!

But I’m not worried! For I have a permanent marker by my side!! (｀・ω・´)

Phew! That’s made it much clearer, and also allowed me to fix up the smile mark a little bit! the eerie grin looks a little bit more like a ‘good smile’ now! ♡

3) Slowly but Surely Carve out the Design.

Now that the design is in place, all that’s left is to carve it out and create the stamp!

In the photo above I have an impressive line up of tools… but to be honest I only ever used the one on the far left… ^^;

Here you need to carve away all the white areas, leaving the black areas marked with the permanent marker!

*Carve* *Carve*

Hmm… It’s harder than I expected to do this neatly…

Whilst slowly carving out the design and remembering my days in kindergarten carving potato stamps… I looked out the window to see Mt.Fuji beside the Skytree…! ♥


What an auspicious sight!

The Skytree was still in Christmas mode at the time… but I had already moved completely into New Years mode!!

More than enough inspiration for me to complete my stamps!


*Carve* *Carve*


D-Done! Mission Complete!!

And… it’s completely dark outside now!!

It’s already dark out and I’ve only just finished the first stamp!

As a little break, I decided to test out the ‘2014’ stamp before moving on!


Ooh! It’s looking good!

Even the smile mark is still looking like a rather gentle smile! Yay!

Next up is the ‘Kahotan’ (カホタン) stamp! (ﾟＡﾟ;)

The design is already complete!

I just need to transfer this onto the rubber stamp set…

*Carve* *Carve*

… and I’m done!

(Various details and troubles were omitted from this process ^^;)

And thus my first attempt at rubber stamp creation comes to an end!

The results…

I must admit it took a lot longer than I expected… (´；ω；｀)

I’m fairly well known to be quite clumsy in the offices, but no matter how long it may take me, I’m going to do my best to challenge myself to new things this year!

On that note…
I hope everyone will support me throughout the challenges of 2014!

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Finally a quick notice! （*´▽｀*）

From tomorrow the 7th January 2014 the GSC-Tetsujin Cafe will be starting up the ‘Monogatari Series Cafe: Second Season’! ♡♥


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Monogatari Series Cafe: Second Season
Dates: 2014/01/07 (Tues) – 2014/01/29 (Wed)
Details: http://www.gstjcafe.jp/theme_cafe/2566/ (Cafe Website)

Note that from the 7th January, the Cafe will be run via online reservations.
Reservations can be made from today, the 6th January 2014. (Member Registration is required)

GSC Tetsujin Cafe Online Reservations can be found here.
GSC Tetsujin Cafe Contact Form can be found here.
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Various meals, drinks and more from each of the ‘Monogatari’ series will be available, along with various scene photos from the anime and other items on display! Be sure to stop by the cafe in Akihabara if you’re a fan of the series! The latest Monogatari series figures may also be on display…! ((o(´∀｀)o))

I’ll let everyone know when I have more information!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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 （ o・ω・） .。0   （I hope I’ll be infiltrating the cafe myself soon!)
 （  つ ⊂）
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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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2013’s Final Blog Post! Thanks for all Your Support!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Only 5 days left of 2013!!

The end of year cleaning of the offices seems like a never ending task! As soon as I start cleaning something else seems to pique my interest and I never seem to get to cleaning… I end up reading magazines back from Spring, or reading through manga that was once used as planning material for Nendoroids! ^^

There are still a good five days of the year, so be sure to make good use of them… however… this is the final blog for this year! (｀・ω・´；)

Let’s take a look through the blog ranking for 2013!

Blog Article Ranking

Mikatan-sensei’s review of the beautiful Tharja with her wonderful comments had the number one position this year!

“What is this strange warm feeling…?
Tharja must have cast one of her hexes on me!!”

I remember reading through that comment and thinking the exact same thing!! It was wonderful comments like that that really put pressure on me to take over the blog…!

A big thank you to everyone who has supported both Mikatan and my posts throughout the year! As well as all those who provided me with comments on Twitter to keep my spirits up! It really means a lot to me! Also a huge thanks to all the staff always helping out on the blog! (´；ω；｀)

I’ll do my absolute best to match the level that Mikatan brought to the blog, and will continue to improve wherever possible to bring you interesting photos and blogs to enjoy! Although if you truly miss Mikatan’s blogging be sure to check out her new blog – the native blog: http://native.blog.jp/!

Moving on, let’s take a look through the sales ranking for 2013!
ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Total Sales Ranking (Japan)
(Nendo Petites are counted by complete box)

1st Place： Nendoroid Hatsune Miku 2.0

2nd Place: figma Hatsune Miku 2.0
3rd Place: Nendoroid Snow Miku: Strawberry White Kimono Ver.
4th: figma Link (Rerelease)
5th: figma Samus Aran (Rerelease)
6th: figma Asuna
7th: Nendoroid Petite: Hatsune Miku Selection
8th: figma Ultimate Madoka
9th: Nendoroid Ultimate Madoka
10th: Nendoroid Asuna

11th: Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata Ver. Natsutsumaki

12th: Nendoroid Iron Man Mk.42: Hero’s Edition

13th: Nendoroid Petite x Mini 4WD Racing Miku 2012 ver. drives Astute Special

14th: figma Kirito

15th: figma Nyaruko

16th: figma Egashira 2:50

17th: Nendoroid Nana Mizuki

18th: Nendoroid Mikudayo

19th: Nendoroid Madoka Kaname: Maiko Ver.

20th: Shiki Ryougi Garannodou

21st: figma Aigis: The ULTIMATE ver.

22nd: figma Super Sonico: Tiger Hoodie ver.

23rd: figma Black Gold Saw: TV ANIMATION ver.

24th: figma Kuroyukihime: School Avatar ver.

25th: Character Vocaloid Series: Earphone Jack Accessories

26th: Nendoroid Kirito

27th: figma Cobra

28th: Nendoroid Mikoto Misaka

29th: figma Mami Tomoe: Uniform ver.

30th: figma KAITO

The reborn Miku Nendoroid reached #1! ☆

The figma was just as popular at #2, with her beautiful angel wings! figma Link and Samus’s rereleases were especially popular overseas, reaching new records of sales outside of Japan! The variety in the top 30 was quite nicely varied overall, after the initial Miku boom at the top!

Speaking of variety, ever since we moved to the Skytree Max Factory and Phat! company have been on the same floor working together with us! I wanted to get a comment from each of them about their favorite releases from 2013!

Phat! Company Planning Team: Tarou Takenouchi
Sorry to keep you waiting! The sexy witch is on her way! 

1/7th Scale Bayonetta

A faithful sculpt of the CG illustration from the game. Including all her accessories, four pistols and the ‘witch mark’ on her chest. Looking at the figure version of Bayonetta I can almost assure you’ll discover more amazing details on her design that you never even noticed in the game! Her four ‘Scarborough Fire’ pistols each with their gemstones, straps and even separately sculpted barrels have all been faithfully sculpted with the utmost care.

Even the underside of her feet feature a magic circle pattern! Her long sleeves and hair, and the stand based on the effect that appears whenever she jumped make for a figure that fans will be truly proud to own. You need to see it with your own eyes to truly appreciate the beauty! With the anime film, she is bound to become popular once again too!

The prototype’s unique balance was such an outstanding thing to see in person! I remember carrying it around at an event and I was so worried something was going to happen to it!

She’s also a rather impressive size, and has loads of features to enjoy! (*´Д`) Looking at her from each and every angle makes for an amazing experience!

Max Factory CEO: MAX Watanabe
A special sculpt for a 10th anniversary!

1/10th Scale Belldandy with Holybell
 

When this was released as a resin kit many years back, I remember talking with Aki and saying we had to make a painted product of it one day. It’s a masterpiece, filled with precious memories for me. Honestly, there were many hurdles we had to get over to convert this into a mass-producible product – the hair in particular caused quite a headache. But we finally got it to work out, and they came out looking great! To this day I still think this is the masterpiece of it’s sculptor, Chieri.

It may have taken a good few years to get a pre-painted product released – but she’s finally available! I don’t think I need to mention the amazing sculpting and details on the figure itself, but I do want to add that along with that there are many feelings and hours of time put into that make it all the more special. It’s a figure that commemorates MAX FACTORY’s 25th anniversary year perfectly!

Sculpting worthy of a goddess!!

Another figure that had to be kept very safe at events! A 1 meter radius around it needed to be reserved to ensure nothing happened to the prototype! I’m so happy to have the product version now, so I can look and touch as much as I like without worrying! The twists and twirls of their outfits and hair, and Holybell’s wings are all such a treat for the eyes! Each also includes a unique serial number giving it a rather special feeling too!

Finally, let’s see what the most recommended product was this year from GSC’s CEO – Takanori Aki! (｀・ω・´)

Good Smile Company CEO: Takanori Aki
This year’s GSC Prize Goes to…!!

1/8th Scale Insane Black Rock Shooter

There are two things about this figure that simply blow me away. The first is the powerful composition of the pose, and the second is the amazing sculptwork that brings out that composition so perfectly! No matter what angle you look at this figure from, it’s a masterpiece of a figure in my eyes. Of course a big part of the figure are the amazing character designs by huke-sensei, which have allowed for a number of amazing BRS figures to be created. Your work is amazing, huke-san! The sculptor behind the figure was kiking-kun from our Shanghai team – he worked closely with the sculptors here in Japan and ended up creating a truly magnificent figure! 

The ‘threeA-like’ damaged paintwork is something that really stands out to me on the sculpt – particularly on the base and the two weapons. I’ve always been a fan of the realistic damaged look on threeA figures, and when I saw GSC was able to reach a similar look, I knew it was a wonderful thing. I also want to thank the manufacturing team and everyone in the factories – they kept the unique colors and sculpt in tact all through the mass-production phase, allowing the figure to be released at its finest. I really think this product was the product of a collection of GSC’s spirit this year – a truly unique and beautiful figure!

A product that includes all the atmosphere of the Black Rock Shooter world!

Now that you mention it… the paintwork is rather threeA-like!!
It was also a very well received figure overseas! ε=(｡・д・｡)

I also have a few questions for you Aki-san!
What kind of a year do you see for 2014?

(・∀・) “There are all sorts of things I’m interested in trying out next year! We’ve been preparing for the last few years for these too…so they’ll be quite big!”

All sorts of things…?
Such as? φ(｡_｡)

(・∀・) “Things related to manufacturing for a start, but also some interesting ideas that might change the meaning of figures to some people.”

Change the meaning of figures?! (ﾟＡﾟ;)

(・∀・) “GSC is planning a ‘new move’ that will make them the pride of the figure industry!”

Looks like that’s all we’ll be getting for this year!
We’ll have to just look forward to next year! (((゜д゜;)))

Once again a big thank you to everyone that has worked with, or been a part of Good Smile Company 2013 as well as everyone who has supported us this year! This brings Kahotan’s Blog to an end for 2013… but I’ll be back next year with much more! This is also my 100th blog update, which makes it rather special in a whole different way! What a bizarre coincidence!

The next blog update will be on the 6th January 2014! (σ・∀・)σ

It’s started to get rather cold this Winter, so keep warm and stay safe over the New Year! I hope to see you all again in 2014!!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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（o・ω・o） .。0 （I hope everyone has a Happy New Year!!)
（ つ旦と）
と＿）＿）

I hope to see you all again next year!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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Good Smile Company @ Comic Market 85! ♪

What is this I see before me…!!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Last Summer I went to Comiket for the first time and got completely lost before I managed to find my way to the industry booths… ^^;

Winter Comiket is now only 8 days away, and GSC will be at the event! Today I’ll be taking a look at some of the items that will be on sale! (｀・ω・´)

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Comic Market (Comiket) 85

Date：　29th December 2013 – 31st December 2013
          10:00 ~ 16:00 (Industry Booths open until 17:00)
Location: Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight)
Booth: Good Smile Company Booth (Industry Booth #344)
Tickets: Free Entrance (Catalog: ¥2,400)

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We will have various goods on sale from the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-’, as well as goods from the popular ULTRA SUPER PICTURES anime series ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-’, ‘KILL la KILL’, ‘Miss Monochrome’ and ‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc’.

For location information and more, be sure to check the Industry Booth pamphlet!

The industry booth pamphlet can be found for free at Tora no Ana and animate stores! You’ll also be able to get hold of it at the event itself! ♪

Anyway, let’s take a closer look at what will be at the booth! (o・ω・o)ノ

Kantai Collection -KanColle-


* This will be sold as a box of six only.

Akagi’s Nendoroid was recently announced, but you can get her as a rubber strap much sooner! (ﾉ)･ω･(ヾ)

Those interested in the Nendoroid be sure to check out the product page though: Nendoroid Akagi ★

Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-


The details on the I-401 T-shirt are simply fantastic, and the Yotaroh T-shirt is simply adorable… I want one myself! φ(*’д’* )

The Corrosion Torpedo is quite large – here is a picture for comparison!

You can shout out Iona’s lines and throw it somewhere to really feel like a part of the anime!! You just need someone willing to take the role of the Fleet of Fog and be hit by the torpedo!

Ah, today’s goods photos feature special appearances by Kimuraya from the MD Team! Thank you!!

KILL la KILL


Here we have Kimuraya equipped with the Scissor Blade!

This is filled with nothing but air, allowing you to fight against anyone safely! ♪


* Place nice everyone!

Miss Monochrome

The ‘Giant’ Roo-chan badge is in fact rather huge! ★

This is a completely Comiket exclusive item, so it’s likely to become rather rare! Kimuraya enjoys attaching a string to Roo-chan and taking him for walks!


* The product shown here is an experiment! It’s not the badge!

wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc

With this charm you’re sure to rake in the money!

Those who purchase a certain amount at the booth will also receive a GSC x USP bag to hold your goodies in for free! ☆

The design hasn’t been finalized just yet, but you can read up more details here: http://event.goodsmile.info/event/event-1176/?lo=en-us

And finally, a quick notice! This month we will be having the Kahotan Station live broadcast once again!

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Kahotan Station: December

Date: 25th December 20:00JST ~
Timeshift: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv162961020
Channel: http://ch.nicovideo.jp/ch209

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This month we’ll be looking at the following!

◆ Winter Comic Market Sales Items!
Special guests from TRIGGER & USP will join us! ☆
Maybe we’ll hear some inside stories of anime production!

◇ Scale Figure: KILL la KILL’s Ryuko Matoi – Revealed! ♪
◆ The full story of figma Shimakaze!
◇ New Nendoroids from US Comics!?
◆ Two figures from GOD EATER 2!
◇ Peeks at some KanColle products! ★
◆ A birthday party for Captain Levi!!!

Bonus Info! ☆
The younger of the world’s most famous plumbers might also be making an appearance! (｡・д・｡)

This will be the last live broadcast of 2013, so we’ll be sure to make it a special one! It’s on Christmas day, but if you have the time I hope you’ll join us!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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 （ ；・ω・） .。0   （2013 is quickly coming to end…!!)
 （ つ ⊂）
 と＿）＿）

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

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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1/10th Scale Ultimate Madoka included with ‘Figure JAPAN: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Edition’!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

This morning I went to the convenience store and as I was ready to pay I realized I had forgotten my wallet! Fortunately I had my PASMO card one me so I was able to pay with that! Phew…!

Anyway, today I found Hamako (dealing with a bit of a cold) sitting reading something by the office entrance!

She is reading none other than the first issue of Figure JAPAN released by Hobby Japan! The first issue focuses on Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie, and includes a 1/10th scale figure of Ultimate Madoka!

Figure Japan is a figure collector’s magazine with each issue focusing on a specific anime series and including a figure from that series. Each issue will have a complete 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!
The first issue will be focusing on the popular series with a new movie coming this Fall, ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’!
The included figure this time around is a GSC 1/10th scale Ultimate Madoka!

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

The very first issue of Hobby Japan’s newest specialist magazine, aimed at figure lovers! Each issue even comes with a figure, with this issue including 1/10th Ultimate Madoka! ♡

I had a quick read though the magazine as well – the entire magazine is full color and it’s packed with lovely photos! It also includes an interview with Madoka’s voice actor, Aoi Yuuki! It was a lovely read!! Another page features the GSC staff talking about the included figure!! （*´▽｀*）

This is how the 1/10th Scale Ultimate Madoka looks! ♡

The magic circle base is half transparent, looking just as lovely as ever!

Her lovely gentle design looks great from the back too! ♪

And just look at that angelic smile!!! （*´▽｀*）

The Figure JAPAN Special Webpage also includes details and photos of the included figure, so be sure to take a look through them as well: Figure JAPAN Special Webpage!

Here’s a comparison shot with figma Ultimate Madoka!!

A figma is around 1/12th scale, so she’s a little bit smaller!

Add in the 1/8th scale and you get a complete selection of sizes! ★

A selection of angels all lined up! What a heavenly sight! With all of them watching over me I know ‘there is nothing to be afraid of anymore’!

I want to display them all at the entrance to my home as a kind of protective charm! (｀・ω・´)

A 1/10th scale figure and magazine filled with interviews, photos, and more! ♪

Figure JAPAN: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Edition

On sale from tomorrow, the 20th December!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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 （ o・ω・） .。0   （I wonder what the next issue will focus on!)
 （ つ旦と
 と＿）＿）

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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New wooser Products & Chance to Win a Prize signed by Mamoru Miyano!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)
The trip to work and back seems to be getting colder each and every day now. I’ve already started to come to work wrapped up in a warm scarf! Today I’m going to be taking a look at a product which suits the cold weather perfectly!
‘Shirukuma & wooser’s Chummy Shiruko Set’
wooser is collaborating with Belle Maison’s popular ‘Shirukuma Cafe’ to create a special wooser edition of the tasty treat! The one set includes ‘Hokkaido Aduki Beans and Chestnut Shiruko’ and ‘Sendai Specialty Soybean Shiruko’ and the other set includes ‘Kyoumaccha Shiruko’ and ‘Kagoshima Potato and Chestnut Shiruko’ – all carefully made and freeze-dried by the famous Kanagawa brand, Kagadane.
A special Shirukuma original rubber strap is also included that isn’t available anywhere else! Be sure to keep warm this Winter with some delicious oshiru!
◆ Find out more about Shirukuma Cafe Here:
http://monthly.bellemaison.jp/shins/376888/376888.html
◆ The ‘wooser & Shirukuma’s Chummy Shiruko’ and ‘Shirukuma & wooser’s Chummy Shiruko’ set will be up for order on Karuzawa Online from the 3rd December!More Details here: http://karuwazaonline.jp
◆ Singles can be ordered from the GSC Online Shop from the 3rd December!
It’s so cute!! （*´▽｀*）
The rounded form is perfect for wooser!! I wish I could just eat him up!!

*The figures on the sides are not included!
( ﾟдﾟ) Ah! Now that I think about it, I can eat him up!!
Inside of the wooser or Shirukuma shapes you will find freeze-dried oshiruko, a kind of soup! The wooser shape is still in development, but I think it looks lovely already! Let’s give one a try and see how it works!
“Shirukuma Cafe: Kyoumaccha Shiruko”

Shirukuma is also adorable!!
The form is so simple… yet gives off such an adorable aura! (*´Д`)
Let’s take a look at the instructions…
It looks relatively simple… let’s give it a go! ★
1: Create an opening in the center and place in a cup.
I can’t help but feel a little bad as I cut through the poor creature…
2: Pour in 80ml of boiling water.
As soon as the water touches the freeze-dried goodness inside, you’ll start to smell the lovely scent of the shiruko! Try to pour the water directly onto the powder and not the outer shell!
3: Mix with a spoon, and enjoy!

Mix, mix, swirl, mix…!
Done! That really was super easy! ♡(σ・∀・)σ

Right… time for the tasting… nomnomnom…
It’s delicious..!!! ε=(｡´∀｀｡)
It’s got a lovely flavour and really does make you feel all warm inside… the outer shell is also surprisingly filling, perfect for Winter snack time! ♪
Plus they’re not just delicious, but also come with original rubber straps!

Shirukuma goods are pretty rare… so this is quite a unique item for fans!

Once again that simple cuteness looks amazing! (・∀・)!!
Definitely something to help keep you warm this Winter! ♥
Shirukuma & wooser’s Chummy Shiruko

Up for preorder from tomorrow, the 3rd December!
Orders at Karuzawa Online will also be up from tomorrow!
Details can be found here: http://karuwazaonline.jp
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This is actually the second food-related wooser product to be released, following on from wooser’s Preserved Food to Take to a Deserted Island!
But if you look through the wooser goods on the GSC website you’ll see there have been all sorts!

Of all of the products so far, by best has to be the wooser Talking Ballpoint Pen A, which is not only a great pen, but also lets you listen to wooser’s famous lines!

I can hear wooser-sama’s lovely voice whenever I like! ♪
I have the wooser Talking Ballpoint Pen A, but there is also a B version which features alternate lines! You can see exactly what lines are included on the official product pages:
wooser Talking Ballpoint Pen A
“My name is wooser. I have no interest in things like love and justice!”
“Well then, I guess it’s time to complain. …I’m so hopeless.”
“Okay, let’s just settle this with money, shall we?”
wooser Talking Ballpoint Pen B
“My name is wooser. My present to you, is myself.”
“Even if you defeat me, wooser #2 and #3 will appear before you and block your way!”
“You take care of this, I’ll move on without you!”
Trust wooser to bring you good luck for any exam prep or work! (｀・ω・´)

Don’t forget that the second season of wooser is scheduled to start soon!
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wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc
Broadcast Date/Time: 7th January 2014 at 1:35AM
wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc Official Site: http://wooser.tv/
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The other day I was able to visit the wooser dubbing studios, where I got a comment from wooser’s voice actor, Mamoru Miyano!
In the first season, wooser made a very striking debut and everyone was rather… shocked by what they saw. Yet everyone continued to support him, cheer for him and ask for more. And so, somehow we’ve managed to bring a second season – something that I’m personally very happy to see become a reality!

wooser’s anime series has an incredibly open and free feeling to it, and through that and what was learned from the first season, I’m confident the second season will being fans more of what they are hoping for, and more of what they are sure to enjoy. I hope everyone will enjoy the second season as much as I enjoyed voicing it. I was also the artist for the opening song this time around, so I hope everyone will enjoy that too!
– Mamoru Miyano
Thank you for the comment!!
I was lucky enough to get the comment when I visited the dubbing studios for the second season… and hearing his words made me look even more forward to the upcoming awakening arc! ♡
More info can be found on the official site: http://wooser.tv
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Finally, I’m going to be giving away a little prize to one lucky reader! The prize is a wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: Volume 2 book, signed by Mamoru Miyano himself!
The winner will be selected randomly from all applicable entries!

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– How to Enter –
◆ Name
◆ Email Address
◆ A short message about why you love wooser
Send the three items above to: kahotan-b@goodsmile.jp
– Deadline –
6th December 2013: 17:00JST
The winner will be contacted by the 9th December 2013 at 17:00JST
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If you’re a wooser fan be sure to enter! ヽ(●´∀｀)○´∀｀)ﾉ♪
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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

∧＿∧
（。=ω=） .。0（Warm treats are great for cold weather…
（　つ旦）               but I’ll never say no to ice cream!）
と＿）__）
Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan
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ZOIDS SHIELD LIGER!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I’ve always preferred aquariums over zoos… but even so I’ve always hoped to visit a safari park one day! ε=(｡・д・｡)

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at the animal-like automation with amazing articulation…

ZOIDS SHIELD LIGER!



The trump card invented by the Republic to combat the Empire’s unrelenting attacks. The Shield Liger boasts both high maneuverability and powerful defensive capability, and it has now been sculpted as a 1/72nd scale articulated figure by threezero. 

The E-Shield around the mane area and radiators to cool down the entire body after high speed movement have been sculpted with the utmost detail, and the weathered paintwork shows just how intense the battles with the Empire have become. Full articulation based on the ZOIDS concept art allows for amazing poses.

Everything comes together to bring out the Zoids universe in a truly realistic way. The figure also features light-up eyes and an openable cockpit.

Whoa… it’s awesome!! (ﾟДﾟ)


Just look at the incredible paintwork…
You can see this Zoid has been through a lot of hectic battles!


But the paintwork is definitely not the only thing that’s incredible… just look at all the detail on… on everything!! ((((；ﾟДﾟ)))))))

Plus it doesn’t just look great… it’s also a fully articulated action figure that can be posed in all sorts of different ways! You can pick exactly how you want to have him on display! ♡


Definitely a rather cat-like appearance! (ΦωΦ)


Even though it has such a mechanical, powerful appearance…
It still has a kind of cute side too! (ﾟＡﾟ;)


– Posed playing with a ball! –

Along with the arms and legs, the radiator on the side of the body and the hair-like parts can also be moved!

Plus it also comes with a few secrets! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

To better show exactly how this looks, I needed to head into a slightly darker room…


It’s fitted with a light-up cockpit! Σ(ﾟ∀ﾟﾉ)ﾉ

The whole cockpit area glows a lovely blue!
Oh, and the cockpit can also be opened! ☆

It’s a little hard to see in the dark…
let’s head back into the light for a better look! (；・∀・)

Once again… the cockpit can be opened! ★


You can even see the detailed little pilot sitting inside the cockpit! (*´Д`)

The Shield Liger is also probably bigger than you think! Let me get some friends here for some size comparisons! ♡


What a strangely relaxing scene… （*´▽｀*）

Although quite big, it’s also a lot lighter than I expected, making it quite easy to play around with! If you prefer to just have it on display, it looks steady and heavy! You can even pose her with other strange combinations for some interesting scenes!

Something to celebrate the 30th ZOIDS anniversary with! (｀・ω・´)

ZOIDS SHIELD LIGER!


It’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

Bonus Photo! Gazing out the window at the Skytree!


The combination of the mecha appearance and night scenery seems to match nicely! The release photos you’ll see tomorrow are all very dynamic and filled with energy… my blog photos were much more natural and relaxed… like a kitty should be! (｀・ω・´)

If you’re looking for the more epic side of the Shield Liger, be sure to check the GSC site tomorrow!

If you can’t wait I’ve got some good news! You can also take a look at this YouTube video for a 360 degree view of the ZOIDS SHIELD LIGER! Take a look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36op04VtfQ4

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


∧＿∧
（ o・ω・） .。0（Tomorrow I’ll be taking a look at a secretary dressed for Winter!）
（　つ旦）
と＿）__）

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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Good Smile Site Renewal: A Look at Some of the Changes!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I just got back from Hokkaido with a bit of a cold… I hope everyone is keeping warm as Winter draws closer!

As I’m sure many of you know, the Good Smile site was recently updated!


The top page is filled with everything that makes up GSC at any point of time! There’s all sorts of information to look though from products to news to Twitter feeds!

Although… it looks a little more complicated than before…

I’m sure many of you like me thought that when you first saw it… but I had some words with GSC’s Web Team member Oono-shi on how to navigate and use the new site! Let’s get him here so he can explain to everyone else too!

WEB Team Summon: Oono-shi!

(・∀・) “Go ahead! Ask whatever you want!”

What made you decide to update the Good Smile Website?

(・∀・) “GSC is releasing more and more products and attending more events than ever before… we needed a better way to show more information!”

On the old site there was sometimes so much released at once that even I ended up missing some of the info…

(・∀・) “Exactly! New info always appeared on the top page, but it was often pushed down so quickly… We wanted to show more recent information in a more eye catching way!

So the main theme of the updated site is to show is the ‘now’ of Good Smile Company over all aspects?

(・∀・) “That’s the main idea behind the top page! In particular there are three points we focused on with the update!

1. Sorting Options: Choose the Information You Want!

(・∀・) “The top page features all the ‘now’ information of Good Smile… but for those looking for specific information, you can sort it quite easily with the buttons along the top left!”

Oooh!! I see! ((((ﾟ∀ﾟ(。_。(ﾟ∀ﾟ(。_。

So if you’re only really interested in the latest products you simply click the ‘Product Information’ sort button!

(・∀・) “Yep… that will cause the site to sort out all the product info like this…”


Ooh! That looks much easier to work with! It also makes it much easier to find the info I want to see! ♪

(・∀・) “Alright… let’s move onto the Nendoroid listing page.”


All the Nendoroids lined up in announce order! The horizontal lists make it easy to see each product… the newer products also have a larger thumbnail I see!

(・∀・) “This is just one way to look though products though. If you prefer you can also switch to the detailed view with the buttons on the right! Give it a try!”


Hmmm? This one?
*Push*


Ooh! The thumbnails all grew in size and now also include some information about the figures!!

(・∀・) “Yep! You can compare info quite easily in this view!”

2. Improved Product Pages!


I’m told the product pages have three main changes, let’s take a closer look!

(・∀・) “First is of course the image layout, you can simply scroll down your screen to see all the images easily!”

But you can still click the images for the pop-up if you prefer the old experience as well! I think I prefer being able to see them all at once though! ( ´艸｀)

(・∀・) “Next is the related products… they now bring out products of the same series instead of just the same category!”

Ooh! So fans of the series can see what other figures exist with ease! ☆

(・∀・) “And finally… take a look at the section circled in red!”


Image sharing icons…?

(・∀・) “Yep! On the new site you can share each image separately, and a Twitter card will even appear on Twitter!”

Oooh! I can use this!!

(・∀・) “Ah, by the way… Madoka’s second release is still up for order until tomorrow the 20th November at 21:00JST! Don’t miss out!”

1. Improved Search Options: Search by Category, Company or Release Date!

(・∀・) “In the past you could only ever search by a single word, which pretty much meant you had to know the product name to find it… but now there are a few more options to search for the products you want!”

Definitely some useful changes! I remember searching for Racing Miku and being rather surprised at how much came up once… (´；ω；｀)ﾌﾞﾜｯ

(・∀・) “I hope the new options allow for at least a little easier searching! We intend to look at alternate sorting and display methods in the future!”

I hope to see sorting options like the ZOZOTOWN website!! ﾟ+.(◕ ω◕ )ﾟ+.

(・∀・) “As more products are released we’ll continue to improve options as we go along!”

Hmm… after speaking with Oono-shi I can definitely see the improvements over the old site! (｀・ω・´)ｼｬｷｰﾝ

(・∀・) “The site will still be improved and fixed up where problems arise from here on out! We’re also listening to feedback and will be changing things accordingly! Keep an eye out for future updates!”

Everyone be sure to check out the new site for the latest GSC information! ★

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Finally a quick notice!

Since yesterday the GSC Lab has been looking for ideas for Nendoroid expressions! More details can be found here: Searching for Nendoroid Expression Ideas!

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Readers of the GSC Lab!

We are in search of new Nendoroid expressions and look to you for ideas!
If you’ve ever thought…

· I’d love to see an expression like this!
· I’d definitely buy this expression if it existed!

Then we want to see your ideas! Download the .psd blank Nendoroid expression below and send it in to us! Hand-drawn expressions are also welcome!

Send your ideas to: gsc-labo@goodsmile.jp

We need ideas before the 1st December!

Your very own idea might even be used for an official product!

We’re waiting for your submission!!

・Nendoroid Expression .PSD
(Click “顔フォーマット.zip” on the page above to download!)



* Please Note *
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By submitting any ideas to us you must agree to the following:
1) The submitted design must be your own work. It should not infringe on any copyrights (local or Japanese) or include work from any third parties.
2) You must agree to not pass the rights to your illustration to any other third party.
3) In the case that your design is selected to be used as a product, the rights to the design (including those stated under the 27th and 28th article of the Japanese Copyright Act) will be relinquished to Good Smile Company without reimbursement.

Any personal information shared with us when submitting your design will only be used for the following:
1) Placing results of the contest on publications (newspapers, magazines, posters, websites, blogs etc)
2) Managing of the production process and use of your illustration.

*If any misunderstanding from these rules arises, the original Japanese will take preference to resolve disputes.
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I also hope to see some all new ideas for expressions! ★

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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 （。=ω=） .。0（Everyone keep warm and try to avoid catching a cold this Winter!）
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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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Exploring the GSC Offices with wooser! (Part 2) & Sneak Previews!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Over the last weekend I was visiting Machi Asobi! It was my second time attending, and once again it has left me with a number of great memories! I hope I can join in the fun against next year in May! ( -ﾉｪ-)

wooser is ahead of me a little, as this was his 3rd time attending Machi Asobi! He could be seen all over the place from the busting shopping streets all the way to Mt. Bizan!

wooser was super excited throughout the event… jumping up and down in excitement from all the girl’s who came to see him!! ♪

But anyway, today we will be continuing our tour of the offices that started last week! You can find part one of the series over here: Exploring the GSC Offices with wooser! (Part 1)!

Also don’t forget that the wooser anime series has been renewed for a second season, and the second volume of the manga will be going on sale on the 7th November! But for now you’ll have to just enjoy his tour through the offices as staff members cling to his soft furry ears!


He has been captured by Hamako half-way down the hallway!

It seems that he did quite enjoy looking at the posters up on the wall – he stood there for a good two minutes looking at them!


The poster wooser is staring so intently at here is Uzuki Shimamura: New Generation Ver.! She is up for preorder until the 23rd October 2013, so don’t miss out!

Moving on, wooser decided to visit the the desk of his original creator… Yoshiki Usa!

…hmmm?


He’s not here! (He must have sensed the danger coming…)

In his place are Nyanperona and Frog-san!

wooser and Nyanperona finally together again! (ﾟＡﾟ;)

As Usa wasn’t here himself, wooser decided to try out the chair! ★

Fuu… (to be read in wooser’s voice)
If you look close you can see just how many wooser goods surround his desk!! Taking a photo from the front causes some wooser plushies to invade the corner! ☆


wooser now seems rather happy that he was able to experience being in the shoes of his creator, and decides to move onto the GSC president’s room!


Even though he can see a smaller version of himself in the room, he couldn’t get through the door no matter how hard he tried!


To make matters worse, the head of GSC caught him in the act and posted it on Twitter!!


Anyway, if the president’s room isn’t possible we’ll just have to move onto the production studios instead!


New and unannounced figures await behind this door!

Let’s head inside…

Hm?

Hmmm??!

He’s stuck in the door once again!!


But he would be able to fit if deflated a little!!

Fsssssshhh!
(This is the sound a wooser makes when you suck the air out from him)


His ears are still too big to fit through the door!!

It seems wooser isn’t going to get his opportunity to see all the new figures today…(´・ω・｀)

However! I shall go in and get some of the latest info in his place!!

I must practice my ninja skills and enter silently so no one notices me…


There is some kind of giant ventilation thingy on the ceiling… but all in all it seems really quiet in here… The first thing I found was this mechanical thingy!!


This is an airbrush used to apply surfacer! The reason that all prototypes have a grey color is because they are coated in the surfacer that comes out of this airbrush! (｀・ω・´)

Hmm, it looks like Takanon-shi is busy working on something in the distance!


I watched silently for when he left so I could sneak up and see what he was working on… but what is it…?


It’s the wall from the Nendoroid Colossus Titan & Attack Playset!

But why is the middle section transparent?!
I don’t remember this being a glass wall!! ヽ(д｀ヽ彡ノ´д)ノ

This is actually transparent as the sculpting is currently being adjusted. It’s something like a very early sample for the production team to work on!

There are all sorts of tools scattered all about the production studio…

But what’s that familiar looking small tool beside the craftknife…?

More importantly! The box at the top reads “Eren”!

It’s Nendoroid Eren’s colored prototype!!


With a discovery like this I can’t resist…

It’s time for a sneak peek at Nendoroid Eren Yeager! ∠(ﾟДﾟ)／


Ooooh!! He looks great!!!

Of course the little tool in the photo above was one of the blades connected to his vertical maneuvering equipment! I decided a closer look was required so I borrowed him for photos at my own desk! (ΦωΦ)ﾌﾌ

The shouting expression also looks great!

It makes me wish I could be fighting the Titans by his side!!


The details are still a secret for the moment… but the included parts allow you to recreate a very memorable scene! A scene which I love so very much!!

But that’s not all… up for preorder from tomorrow is:

figma Eren Yeager!!

You really can’t help but want to collect all the Attack on Titan figmas!
Just look at this product image….!


（*´Д`）ｂ Great Job! ♥

It makes me wonder how many more characters we can expect in the Attack on Titan series… personally I’d love to see Hange-san! (・∀・)

Just imagine having the excited expression she has whenever she talks about researching the Titans!!

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Finally a little notice! As I announced at the start of the blog…

The second volume of ‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life’ will be on sale from the 7th November from Seikaisha!


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‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life’: Volume 2
Author: Yoshiki Usa / Illustrator: Tomoko Fujinoki
Price: ¥1,050
Release Date: 11/07 (Thurs)
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To celebrate the release there is going to be a…
wooser & Nyanperona Shikishi & Photo Event!

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Date: 9th November (Sun) from 13:00~
Place: animate Shibuya
More details can be found here: http://www.animate.co.jp/event/event_e20131109un/ (Japanese)
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Karneval’s 12th volume will be released on the 25th October, so the wooperona combination once again makes perfect sense! ☆

We can expect a lot of yellow at the event…!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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　（｀・ω・）   .。0（Tomorrow I’m going to the KanColle Cafe! I won’t lose to the typhoon!)
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I hope to see you all again next week!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan