Asuka Langley Shikinami

Tsukki’s favorite figure is here! (・∀・)ノ

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Of course seen he was in charge of it he loves it, but it really seems like his love for this figure is even more than that!
If I take it from him while he’s busy with his photography… do you think he’ll be angry?  (゚Д゚;≡;゚Д゚)

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Max Factory’s:
Asuka Langley Shikinami!

From the movie ‘Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance’ is a new figure of the famous pilot of EVA2, posed with the embarrassed look she gave when she first wore her new test plugsuit!

It’ll be shipped out and in stores from next week!

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This is how she looks from the back!

That body-line really is in a league of its own! From the tight, smooth feeling of the plugsuit down to the interesting looking shoe soles – there are all sorts of lovely details to enjoy!

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Let’s take a look from the front!

I forgot to mention before, but this is a nice big 1/6th scale figure! But just because it’s big, it doesn’t mean that it’s not as detailed as normal – everything is very carefully sculpted – from the hair to the toes and even the fingertips! Not to mention how incredibly sexy those twisted hips look!

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This angle has to be one of the best!

The tight-fitting feeling of the plugsuit is really shown at this angle… isn’t it wonderful!? It’s so amazing how the figure manages to retain the rubbery, stretchy feeling of the plugsuit – it just once again goes to show how incredible sculptors are!

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That tilted head pose is so unfair!

Just look how adorable she looks! If any girl were to give this expression and pose, I think any guy (or girl…) would fall for her!

This figure really gives off a different impression depending on the angle you look at her from. Personally I think looking at her from a lower angle like this looks best – I’d definitely display her so I could see her at this angle!
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Although… an upper angle isn’t bad either…

The plugsuit really only just covers it up… 😛

I’m sure I don’t have to mention that the belly button is another high point of the figure for me… along with the sculpting that let’s you know exactly where the pelvis is! It’s another figure that really appeals to what you just can’t see to really make it sexy!

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This angle made me notice something!

         / ̄ ̄ ̄ \
      /   ::\::/\   ”I didn’t even notice on the prototype…
     /    。<一>::<ー>。   just look at how her stomach sticks out!”
     |    .:。゚~(__人__)~゚j      
     \、   ゜ ` ⌒´,;/゜
    /  ⌒ヽ゚  '”‘”´(;゚ 。  
   / ,_ \ \/\ \
    と___)_ヽ_つ_;_ヾ_つ.;.

Maybe it’s just me, but I really like a cute looking stomach! It’s even better when it’s pushed out a little bit like this, it gives a really touchable feeling and looks much more ladylike! (Although, there is of course a limit to how far it should stick out…)

I get the feeling there might be quite a lot of male readers that would prefer the stomach to be flat… I think I’ll need to have a chat with them to make them change their minds. 😛

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The base features the NERV logo!

The actual logo is clear, while the rest of the base is cloudy – it creates a very nice looking base! It also doesn’t take up too much space, so it’s ideal for all those figure collectors who don’t have enough space to display everything! (Although, at 1/6th scale, it is quite tall!)
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Max Factory’s:
Asuka Langley Shikinami!

   / ̄ ̄\
 /   ⌒ ⌒\  
 |    ( ●) (●)              ____
. |  ⌒(__人__)           /      \   ”Asuka-san, please!”
  |     |r┬-|           /─    ─    \   
.  |     `ー’´}  \     / (●)  (●)     \
.  ヽ        }     \    |   (__人__)      | 
   ヽ     ノ       \   \   ` ⌒´     _/
   /    く. \      \  ノ           \
   |     \  \    (⌒二              |
    |    |ヽ、二⌒)、      \         |  |

She’ll be on sale from next week!
Be sure to check with out partner shops if you have any sales or order queries!
 
 
But that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again next week!! (・∀・)ノ゛
 
 
(C)カラー

Saber Extra

        ____
      :/      \:
     :/ ..:─:::::─ \:    ”I saw it!
   :/  .<●>:::<●> \:    Kanegon tried to hide something here!”
   :|    (__人__)   |:
   :\     ` ⌒´   _/:   
   : ノ           \ :

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Ah-ha! I found a table tennis set under the table tennis table!!

… but more importantly, I also found a prototype figure to play with!
The table tennis table that was donated to us from Nitroplus currently has the role of a staff meeting place! Once in awhile you’ll hear a game being played late at night, and the sound really travels when the offices are so empty. 😛

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Gift’s Product:
1/8th Saber Extra!

The forth figure in the Saber series sculpted by Akira Toda (Principality of Kaguisuchino)! This time is the the Saber from the fighting RPG game, ‘Fate/EXTRA’ – a 1/8th scale Saber in a lovely red outfit!

As you can see, she is just as detailed as ever!!
Let’s take a closer look!

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This is how she looks from the back!

Her dress and skirt are whirling up in a very bold pose that gives a very sexy atmosphere to the figure!
Take a close look at her hips in this picture!
There is a tiny gap between the petticoat and the skirt where you can see a little flash of skin!!

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Toda’s wonderful sculpting! She’s beautiful!

Her mouth is just slightly open, and if you look up close you can just make out her teeth! I’m sure there are those that like open mouths like this on their figures and those who don’t – but such fine sculpting can’t be ignored either way! It looks incredible!

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One more look at that stunning face!

While I was taking the photos, I wanted to capture her cutest points in the best possible ways which means I normally don’t take multiple photos of the same area, but this was a special occasion! Plus this red Saber gives off such a different atmosphere if you just change the angle slightly like this. She really is stunning!

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Her weapon, Aestus Estus!

The beautiful scarlet long sword is gripped tightly in her hand, painted with a lovely gradient that makes it all the more lovely!

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( ゚∀゚)o彡゚

Q: What text comes with this ASCII emoticon?

I know that on first look, your eyes are drawn to her breasts instantly… but there are other lovely things to see in this photo as well!

For instance, that lovely lacing!!

Such fine detail for a 1/8th scale figure! As usual I’m super impressed by Toda’s sculpting, but at the same time I feel sorry for the production team… I imagine it is going to be quite the task getting this mass produced…

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Her sexy back showing off more skin!

The nice little gaps show off her shoulder blades as well as the back of her waist! Her skin looks so soft!! Just how far down the opening at her waist goes… will be a surprise for you when you get the figure for yourself. ^^

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Her lovely thin legs!

The contrast between her armored boots and the soft looking skin is really sexy! The armor has a kind of mixed gold and silver color that looks absolutely wonderful too!

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↑ Take a look at the lacing here too!!

The gold edging itself is amazing itself, but the little details above the gold lining is also stunning – I hope you can see it in the photo! This is all around the dress, so it must have been really difficult to get it looking so wonderful!

Her petticoat also has a transparent effect to it!
It’s lovely to see how close the figure is to the original character!! 🙂

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Gift’s:
1/8th Scale Saber Extra!

         ____
       /      \
      /   ─    ─\   ”Lots of people are gonna display
    /     (●)  (●) \         her with her back showing!”
    |       (__人__)  | ________
     \      |r┬-|   ,/ | |           |
    ノ      `ー’´  \  | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、  | |________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

She’ll be on the GSC site as of tomorrow!
For preorder or sales information, please contact our partner shops!
 
 
Anyway, that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again tomorrow! (・∀・)ノ゛
 
 
(C)TYPE-MOON (C)MarvelousAQL Inc.

Muramasa Sansei

Hmm… that is the black bag that the advertising team always use when carrying around figures for photos!
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Which means there is probably a figure inside!

         ____
       /       \
      / \   /  \    ”Ah-hah!
    /   ⌒    ⌒   \    Now to head back to my desk!”
    |/// (__人__)  /// |
     \   ` ⌒´     /   
     /       __|_______   
    |   l..   /l  Prototype   l
    ヽ  丶-.,/  |_________|
    /`ー、_ノ /      /

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So today we’ll be taking a look at this lovely figure!

Max Factory’s…、
Muramasa Sansei
from Full Metal Daemon: Muramasa!

Full Metal Daemon: Muramasa was Nitroplus’ 10th year anniversary project comes this 1/7th scale figure of Muramasa Sansei, the human form of the Tsurugi that the main character, Kageaki Minato makes a contract with!

The first brown-skinned figure in a very long time!!
The contrast with her white knee-socks is great!!

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This is how she looks from the back!
A lovely 1/7th scale – it’s nice and big!

         ____
      /::::::─三三─\
    /:::::::: ( ○)三(○)\  ”I think… I can see something!” 
    |:::::::::::(__人__)::|
     \:::::::   |r┬-|   ,/
    ノ:::::::::  `ー’´  \

Liar! You can’t see anything!

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That embarrassed expression is so cute!!

This embarrassed expression in the maid outfit is straight from the game! The original illustration by Namaniku ATK has been converted to figure form perfectly!

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The details on the apron and lacing!!

The illustration didn’t even feature these parts, but they’re still an absolute wonder to look at on the figure form! The little wrinkles even on the lacing makes it look just like the real thing!

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A high-table, cup and sugar bowl are included!

As you can see, they are just as beautifully detailed as the figure itself! That table looks so classy!! The lovely antique designs are also of course all identical to the onces that featured in the game!

These little extras are also all free to move around as you please – they are not attached to the base. You can even place the cup on the silver tray she is carrying!

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         ____
      /::::::─三三─\
    /:::::::: ( ○)三(○)\  ”No… I’m sure I can see something under there!” 
    |:::::::::::(__人__)::|
     \:::::::   |r┬-|   ,/
    ノ:::::::::  `ー’´  \ 


Nope! You can’t see anything from this angle!

The original illustration had the exact same kind of feeling – you just couldn’t see anything. It’s amazing how well that translated to the figure when you look at it from a similar angle to the illustration.

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Max Factory’s…
Muramasa Sansei
from Full Metal Daemon: Muramasa!

         ____
       /      \ 
      /   ─    ─ \  ”Cute girls always look good in maid outfits!”
    /     (●)  (●) \
    |       (__人__)  | ________
     \      |r┬-|   ,/ | |           |
    ノ      `ー’´  \  | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、  | |________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

She is on the GSC website as of today!
Be sure to check with our partner shops for preorder and sales information!
 
 
But that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again tomorrow!! (・∀・)ノ゛
 
 
 
(C)2009-2012 Nitroplus

Cheerful Japan! Part 7 : Gumako: Cheerful Ver.!

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     / ⌒  ⌒\
    /  (○)  (○) \    “Ah! It’s Yabuki-san from ALTER!! 
  /  ///(__人__)// \    Long time no see!!”
  |      `Y⌒y’´   |  
   \      ゛ー ′   ,/   
    /     ー‐   ィ

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Hmm? That prototype looks familiar…?

Isn’t that the prototype Tsumezuka-san brought out at WonFes!? Why is it at my desk?! Now I just have to play with her!! 😛

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ALTER’s:
Gumako: Cheerful Ver.!

The latest addition to the Cheerful JAPAN! charity product is this lovely figure of Good Smile Company’s mascot character, Gumako! The original Nendoroid proportions have all been upsized to a lovely scale figure by her sculptor, Hiroyuki Tsumezuka.

A quick summary about the Cheerful JAPAN! project.

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Cheerful JAPAN!

http://www.cheerfuljapan.com/

The damage that has occurred during the March 11 quake in the Touhoku region is astounding, and in order to get over the destruction caused there is a lot that needs to be done, and lots of support that needs to be given. Good Smile Company has formed a support group named ‘Cheerful Japan’ which will strive to support the relief efforts for as long as possible. For at least 1 year we be releasing charity products among other efforts to raise donation money for the cause. To everyone who supports the Cheerful Japan movement – thank you, and know that your money is going where it is needed!

For each sale made, Good Smile Company will donate 1000JPY! 

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This is how she looks from the back!

       ____
 / ) ) )/  \  /\  
 {   ⊂) (●)  (●) \    “Ooh! As expected from Tsumezuka-san!
 |   / ///(__人__)// \    Lovely loli proportions!”
 !   !    `Y⌒y’´    |
 |   l      ゙ー ′   ,/
 |   ヽ   ー‐    ィ
 |           /  |

The adorable little shoulders and soft looking thighs… looks perfect to me!!

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Ready to cheer with yellow pompons!

A bright, cheerful yellow to cheer everyone along!! The yellow and orange really contrast nicely with her pure white outfit!
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The shiny outfit is so adorable!!

Nendoroid Gumako didn’t have the glossy treatment that the 1/8th scale figure will have – it really gives her a kind of futuristic atmosphere!

I think my best part about her is that hip-line though!!
The way the sculpting gives the material a kind of sticky look is incredible!!

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Beautiful eyes and a “ω” Mouth!!

Using that cute mouth is unfair play! It’s too cute!! Could there be anyone who doesn’t think that is cute?! I highly doubt it!

It might be hard to tell due to the lighting in the photo, but they eyes also have a lovely glossy finish!

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Replaceable parts to remove the pompons!

If you just want a standard Gumako without the pompons, you can just do a quick switch at any time!

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She also comes with a smiling expression!!
Even the helmet turns into a laughing face!

        ____
       /      \
      /  ─    ─ \   ”Is this really a charity product..?
    /    ( ○) 三 (○)\    It seems to have so many extras!”
    |       (__人__)  | ________
     \      ` ⌒´   / | |          |
    ノ           \ | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、  | |________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

But that’s still not all!!
She also comes with separate udon tentacles that can bend!

A-ALTER are incredible as always!! Bendable udon tentacles! I would never have imagined that could happen on a scale figure!!!

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Displayed with Nendoroid Gumako!!
She is holding the pompons from Nendoroid Rin and Len!

     / ̄ ̄\
   /  ー  ー \  ← ALTER’s Yabuki-san
   |  (●)  (●) |  
   |   (__人__)|   ”I got a comment from the sculptor, Tsumezuka!”
   |   `i  i´  | 
   |   . `⌒   }      
   ヽ       } 
    ヽ     ノ 
   /      ヽ 

Ooh goodie! Thank you so much!!

What the?! Where am I?! It smells so good…. it must be Mikatan Blog!!

Hello everyone, my name is Hiroyuki Tsumezuka and I’m the sculptor behind GSC’s 1/8th scale mascot character, Gumako!

I’m so glad that I was able to be involved in sculpting a figure that is related to Good Smile, my #1 figure making company! (AL*ER must be about #3…). But seriously, I didn’t think we’d get the chance to see a mascot character of one company be sculpted by another company…

But because you let us, I was able to have great fun sculpting everything from the tentacles down to the pattern on her panties. Whenever she has been displayed at events in the past, I could really feel the love for GSC overflowing from the Gumako prototype… or that might have just been the udon tentacle helmet and her lovely body that everyone loved? ^^;

I’m hoping to see much more of Gumako in the future! I’ll be rooting for her whenever I can! By the way, does the “helmet” refer to the hat she wears as a whole, with the tentacles? There are still so many mysterious behind Gumako!

Anyway, I’ll be off now – sorry for the intrusion, Mikatan!


Tsumezuka-san!!

Tentacles and panties patterns… you sound like such a pervert!
But that’s why we love you!!

And now for some quick Gumako news!!
The Gumako account on twitter (@gsc_guma) that gives GSC news has just reached 10000 followers!

In commemoration, a look at Gumako’s secrets! Everyone who grabbed Nendoroid Gumako, check the back of the included stickers! (Sorry, it’s only in Japanese!)

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#10:
Might have similar looking friends.

         ____
       /      \
      /  ⌒    ⌒\   ”Oh? you don’t mean…??”
    /     (○)   (○) \
    |       (__人__)  | ________
     \      ` ⌒´   ,/ | |          |
    ノ           \ | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、  | |________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

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“We’re all actually very close!
We’ll all be doing whatever we can to help out wherever possible!”
– Gumaka

The Gumaguma V! (Five)
They look so adorable altogether!!

I think my best is the purple one, Gumahana!! She’s going to be clumsy, I can tell already! I hope we’ll see more of the Gumaguma V sometime soon!

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ALTER’s:
Gumako: Cheerful Ver.!

■ She will cost 6000JPY. Shipping is free in Japan/2000JPY overseas.
■ For each sale made, GSC will donate 1000JPY to help relief efforts.

Please note the following if you’re interested in ordering:

[Purchases Within Japan]
This product can be ordered from the following stores:
Please see their respective home pages for more information.

・GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP: http://cheerful-japan.ecq.sc/
・GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Mobile: http://cheerful-japan.ecq.sc/

■ Orders can be made until 28th November 2011 at 20:00.
■ Delivery within Japan is free of charge.
■ Delivery will be in April 2012.
■ Five figures per person will be available.
■ Payment will be via bank transfer or credit card. Cash-on-delivery will not be an option.
■ Products will be made to order. Please order within the dates specified above.
■ If you have any questions please email shop@goodsmile.jp. Japanese only.


[Overseas Sales]

・GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP: http://cheerful-japan-global.ecq.sc

■ Orders can be made between 11th November 2011 at 11:00 (JST) until the 28th November 2011 at 20:00. (JST)
■ Five figures per person will be available.
■ Figures will be made to order.
■ Figures will be sent in April 2012.
■ Payment must be done via credit card.
■ Your credit card will be charged on order, and not when the product is sent. This is due to the donation taking place before products are delivered.
■ Shipping will be charged at 2000JPY to all countries.
■ You may be charged additional fees such as import tax and customs duties when buying from overseas. Please be aware of this before ordering.
■ Payment will be in Japanese Yen.
■ Please mail shop.overseas@goodsmile.jp if you have any questions. English only please.

Orders will be taken at the GSC Online shop from 11/11/11 at 11:00 and continue until the 28th at 20:00

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       /      \ 
      /   ─    ─\  ”They’ll be made to order,
    /     (●)   (●) \   be sure to order her if you want one!”
    |       (__人__)  | ________
     \      |r┬-|   ,/ | |           |
    ノ      `ー’´  \  | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、  | |________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

 
 
 
Anyway, that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again tomorrow!!  (・∀・)ノ゛
 
 

(C)GOOD SMILE COMPANY

1/8th Scale Mami Tomoe : Part 2


Preorders start on the 10th!

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The third in the Puella Magi Madoka Magica 1/8th scale series:

Mami Tomoe!

We already took a look at this wonderful figure yesterday, so if you missed that you should go check it out first! Today we’re going to take a look at the optional parts I only gave a glimpse of yesterday!!

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        /     \     ”The last GSC scale figures like Madoka and
     /   ⌒   ⌒ \      Homura both had weapons, where are Mamis!?”
   /     (●)   (●) \
    |   、” ゙)(__人__)” )|  ___________
   \      。` ⌒゚:j´ ,/j゙~~| | |             |
__/          \  |__| | |             |
| | /   ,              \n||  | |             |
| | /   /         r.  ( こ) | |             |
| | | ⌒ ーnnn        |\ (⊆ソ |_|__________|
 ̄ \__、(“二) ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄l二二l二二  _|_|__|_

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They are of course included as well!
Two muskets for her to wield into battle!!

You simply replace the arms of the standard version with different arms already holding the weapons! The volume of the figure while holding the guns is very impressive – of course if you don’t have the space, you can always just display her as shown yesterday!

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The muskets are also sculpted beautifully!

As not to lose to the beautiful Mami, the muskets have a lovely silver paint work and all the smallest of details have not been forgotten on them. It’s almost a waste to call them ‘optional’ parts, seen they really are so outstanding!!

On a note unrelated to the guns, I have to stop by on the pose of Mami herself once again – the way she seems to be dancing around with her head turned even more to the side – I really love this pose! Everything about Mami just suits the pose so well – her twisted hips with her twisted hair and even the way the skirt is flapping around with her pose – it just all comes together perfectly!

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She can also hold just one of them!

It’s up to you which of the two two you want to make her hold – doing just this one saves quite a lot of space, so it might help those who don’t think they have the space to display her with both muskets.

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A different angle to yesterday!

No matter which angle you use, she is still absolutely lovely! This angle is a little higher, and it shows off the size of her assets a little more than the angle from yesterday!

゚ | ・  | .+o   ____* o。 |。|   *。 |
゚ |i    | +   /_ノ ‘ ヽ_\   | |!    |
o。!    |! ゚o / (≡)    (≡)\   | * ゚ |
  。*゚  l ・/:::⌒(__人__)⌒::\ |o  ゚。・    
 *o゚ |! |      |r┬-|     |  + *|
| ・    o \       `ー’´     / *゚・ +||    
 |o   |・゚  >         |  *。*   |    
* ゚  l|  /            |    | +|


You really need to experience this Tiro Finale for yourselves!!

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Kyubey comes to visit Mami!

He came to visit Homura in my review as well, so I had to have him visit Mami too. Note that this little Kyubey is the one included with Nendoroid Madoka, and isn’t included with any of these 1/8th scale figures! It’s amazing how the size matches the 1/8th scale figures rather nicely!!

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The third in the Puella Magi Madoka Magica 1/8th scale series:

Mami Tomoe!

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        /     \
     /::::─三三─\    ”Wha?! But who is that next to her now?!”
   /:::::: ( ○)三(○)\
    |   、” ゙)(__人__)ル ゚。 ゚   ___________
   \      ゝ’゚      ≦ 三 ゚ | |             |
__/     。≧       三 = | |             |
| | /    ,   -ァ,       ≧=  | |             |
| | /   /    .イレ,、       >  | |             |
| | | ⌒ ーnnn ,≦`Vヾ  ヾ ≧  |_|__________|
 ̄ \__、(“二)。゚ /。・イハ 、\、l二二l二二  _|_|__|_

Mami will be up for preorder from Tuesday the 10th!
Be sure to check out our partner shops for any preorder or sales inquiries!

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Nendoroid Sayaka Miki…

Will be reviewed tomorrow!

We had a quick look at her during October’s live broadcast, but now we have a colored version for a proper look!! We’ll also take a look at her expressions, and exactly how many swords will be included with her – look forward to it!!
 
 
Anyway, that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again tomorrow!! (・∀・)ノ゛
 
 
 
 
(C)Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Madoka Partners・MBS

1/8th Scale Mami Tomoe

Now Open at Akiba Cultures Zone’s 5th Floor!
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Cafe!

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       /      \
      /   ノ   ヽ、_\   ”I don’t wanna line up for 5 hours in Matsudo!”
    /     (○)  (○)  \
    |       (__人__)  | ________
     \      ` ⌒´   ,/ | |          |
    ノ           \ | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、  | |________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

Let’s hope that waiting won’t be as much of a problem anymore!!

The Akiba Cafe has three times more space, and twice as many seats when compared to the Matsudo Good Smile Cafe!

It’s also a very relaxing atmosphere that even girls can come by, relax and enjoy the Akiba-esque atmosphere. There was also a certain prototype on display at the opening reception for the cafe… I can’t believe how popular the news of this became on news sites all over the internet!!

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The third in the Puella Magi Madoka Magica 1/8th scale series:
Mami Tomoe!

She is from the ever popular anime series ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’, she is a third year student at Madoka’s school, and now she is joining the other Puella Magi 1/8th scale figures – Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi!

As you can see, she is absolutely beautiful!!
That stunning body line and voluptuous body has been converted into a figure perfectly! That’s what I intend to get through to all of you today!

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This is how she looks from the back!

Just like Madoka and Homura, she is also based off a pose from a key visual illustration of the series! She is quite forward heavy, but don’t worry – everything possible is being done to make sure she does not end up bending too far forward. The unique twisted pose is really incredible to look at no matter what angle you choose to display her at!

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A beautiful S-shaped body line!!

Along with curvaceous breasts, sexy twisted hips and a lovely skirt and outfit to boot – no matter where you look it’s perfect!! Mami-san really is a perfect example of beauty here!
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A sorrowful smile that also suits her so nicely!

Her eyes look ever so slightly closed, which gives her a slightly sorrowful, yet also somewhat erotic feeling. Good Smile is always known for it’s Nendoroids, but the quality of the scale figures is also not something to look over!

Hiro was in charge of the sculpting adjustments and coloring for this figure, and I happened to see him working on the figure when Aki came along and gave some adjustments to be done…

     / ̄ ̄\
   /  ー  ー \  ← Aki
   |  (●) (●) |  
   |  (__人__)|   ”Make the boobs stand out more!”
   |   `i  i´  | 
   |   . `⌒   }      
   ヽ       } 
    ヽ     ノ 
   /      ヽ 

When I heard that I couldn’t help but agree! It’s Mami-san after all, and she has the kind of body that needs to be shown off! In the end, I must say that Hiro did a perfect job with it! The paint work is also absolutely wonderful!

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A closer look at her lovely legs!

Because of her short skirt and the way it’s blowing around, this picture came very close to showing a bit too much. 😛 The little glimpse of her thighs between the socks and skirt is also very sexy!
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The details on her hat and accessories!

The middle of her hair accessory is made from clear plastic for a nice transparent effect! The fluffy part on her hat gives the feeling that’ll be so soft to the touch (even if it is rock hard in reality :P). Her trademark twin-tail hair is also very carefully sculpted – the twists look lovely!

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This must be my best angle!!

         / ̄ ̄ ̄ \
      /   :::\::/\   ”You can see both the breasts and the back of
     /    。<一>::<ー>。   those lovely thighs!! It’s not often you can see both
     |   .:。゚~(__人__)~゚j               of those so clearly at once!!”
     \、   ゜ ` ⌒´,;/゜
    /  ⌒ヽ゚  '”‘”´(;゚ 。  
   / ,_ \ \/\ \
    と___)_ヽ_つ_;_ヾ_つ.;.

She really is sculpted so perfectly!!

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As with the other figures in the series, she also comes with optional parts!
Mami comes with her weapon as well!

A review looking at the figure while holding her weapon will come tomorrow! We’ll also be taking a different look at the figure as a whole tomorrow – so those who didn’t get enough of Mami today, look forward to tomorrow!
 
 
But that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again tomorrow!!  (・∀・)ノ゛
 
 
 
 
(C)Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Madoka Partners・MBS

A Look at How Millhiore F. Biscotti was Made Using 3DCG Sculpting!

Available for preorder from today!

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From DOG DAYS:
Millhiore F. Biscotti!

As I mentioned in the last post, today we’ll be looking at how the 3DCG data for the figure was made!

We’ll be taking a look from the very start of things! I’ll also be going into a bit of detail, so I think it’ll make for quite an interesting read!

Of course the one who told me all about it was Oda-P, who was in charge of Millhi’s sculpting!

     / ̄ ̄\
   /  ー  ー \  ← Oda-P
   |  (●) (●) |
   |  (__人__)|    ”I’m not sure how well I can explain,
   |   `i  i´  |       but I’ll try my best!”
   |   . `⌒   }
   ヽ       }
    ヽ     ノ
   /      ヽ

Alright, let’s get into it!!


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(1) Deciding on a Character (Planner)
Today’s model is of course DOG DAYS’ Millhiore F. Biscotti.

Nowadays you’ll hardly ever find an anime series, movie or game that doesn’t make use of 3DCG, but the data used for those is specially created to focus on movement. On the other hand, the 3DCG data for figures just needs be sculpted from clay into a fixed, non-moving model . That’s the main difference between common 3DCG and the 3DCG used for figure sculpting. Someone who can work with standard CG, knows the physique and build of the human body and also understands just what makes things ‘moe’ could easily work with a figure making team. We’ll go through the whole process that the director of the project goes through to reach the final product.

Ooh! As expected of Princess Millhi! That face at the bottom left is adorable!
So… we’ll use this illustration to make some 3DCG data?

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(3) Modeling (3DCG Developer)

At first, the figure’s pose is not set in stone, so many ‘bones’ and joints are placed into the data based off the original illustrations of the characters, so that the pose can be easily changed at a later stage.
This 3DCG is made to be movable!
         ____
      /::::::─三三─\
    /:::::::: ( ○)三(○)\    “Priness!!
    |:::::::::::(__人__)::|    You look kind of like a scarecrow…
     \:::::::   |r┬-|   /     and yet you’re still so gorgeous!”
    ノ::::::::  `ー’´  \     

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(3) Deciding on a Pose (Planner)

This time around, the pose was based on a scene from the ending! Now we move back onto the modeling, using the pose we decided on.

Yes! A wonderful pose that really brings out the cute side of the Princess!!

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(4) 3DCG Sculpting Stage #1 (3DCG Developer)

The original illustration didn’t feature the lower half of her body, so that part is simply done without a basis illustration. Eventually a first run of the 3DCG data is created, which will look something like the above.

Ah! She moved into her pose!

Although she still seems a little stiff…?

     / ̄ ̄\
   /  ー  ー \  ← Oda-P
   |  (●) (●) |
   |  (__人__)|   ”From here on, the project director gives some
   |   `i  i´  |     changes that need to be done. I have an example here.”
   |   . `⌒   }
   ヽ       }
    ヽ     ノ
   /      ヽ 

Ooh! Lemme see!!

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(5) Adjustments to the Pose in #4 (Director)

The most common changes are adding in extra bends and twists.
It needs to be a smooth pose, but also one that brings out a dynamic feeling.

First the most obvious changes from the original illustration are brought up. In this case it was the way the hips were twisting – but changing that means changing all sorts of other things as well.

Checking poses using a figma!! ((((゚Д゚)))
I-I must admit, it does make it much easier to see the problems now!! (By the way, yhis Ayanami-san is Oda-P’s own personal figure.)

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The pose features the right shoulder in front of the left, which means the right leg needs to further forward than the left one.

→ Which means, the left leg will have the most weight on it, so the left side of the pelvis should be placed higher than the right side.
→ Which means, the left shoulder should be lowered and the right shoulder should be higher so that the stomach area is bent horizontally.
→ This allows for the left and right sides to balance out with bends in the right place, creating a smooth, dynamic feeling.

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The overall feel of the figure is also taken a look at here, and sometimes has some changes made on a larger basis too.

Getting all the changes right is the toughest part for the figure director. Here are the actual instructions that came with these images ↓

The twisting of the hips is definitely one of the most noticeable points of the illustration, and we’ve got a feeling for how the legs should look because of that now.
The left leg will be put out forward, putting most of the weight on it, meaning the left side of the pelvis should be raised, which in turn will require her left shoulder to be lower so the body looks like it is bending correctly. Even if you look at the illustration, I think the right shoulder does look higher than the left. I also think the angle of the hip should be tilted a little further, so that the right side of the hips is lower – if that causes the right foot’s toes to touch the ground, you’ll need tilt the foot back a bit more. The body as a whole also looks a bit long – perhaps it’s just a problem of perspective?

W-Wow…!!
It certainly shows that you need some feeling as to how the human body moves when doing this direction!

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(6) Sculpting Adjustments (Director)

While the previous changes were more looking at physical errors, these are changes that need to be done as they differ from the original work.

So even areas like the inside of her skirt are all carefully directed to match up how they should – there really is no room to miss anything while doing this!

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(7) 3DCG Sculpting Stage #2 (3DCG Developer)

After this point, you’ll start feeling the dynamic feeling that we are aiming for.
The pose really starts pulling together, and the 3D data is checked on once again. The whole model is spun around, so that it can be seen from any possible angle – to make sure there is nothing strange happening at certain angles.

The skirt is definitely a noticeable change – it’s much bigger now and looks a lot closer to the final figure I showed on the blog on Wednesday! You can also see the changes in the way the hips are turning now!

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(8) Sculpting Adjustments (Director)

This is the final note of any more adjustments that need to be made. The biggest problem at this point was where exactly the legs should be inside of the skirt. Most of the instructions were to try and make it noticeable that the legs really are beneath the skirt.

We’re really moving into the finer details now! This is where the smallest of changes can really turn a good figure into a great one!

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(9) Printing Out the Face

Obviously the whole figure will be printed out eventually, but the most important part to check for early problems is the face. Often after this print-out, small changes such as the bevel of the cheeks are changed – they are very small changes, but they all come together in the end.

It goes without saying that we all want a perfect figure, but of course the face is always the first thing you notice on a figure!!

The photo makes the face look quite big, but the changes that are done really are incredibly tiny – this goes for the prototype of course, but also for every single one of the figures made in mass production to get to you!

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(10) 3DCG Sculpting Stage #3 (3DCG Developer)

The 3DCG Data is complete!
The creases in the skirt, and the line of the legs is now much more noticeable.
       ____
 / ) ) )/ \  /\  
 {   ⊂) (≡)  (≡)\   ”Oooh! Wonderful!
 |   / ///(__人__)/// \    That’s the Princess I know and love!”
 !   !    `Y⌒y’´    |
 |   l      ゙ー ′   ,/
 |   ヽ   ー‐    ィ
 |           /  |

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(11) Parts Partitioning (3DCG Developer)

Separating the different parts for production would be very difficult by hand, but with 3D data it’s a simple task!

At least, that’s what you’d think… but actually, it can be rather troublesome. 😛

I’m sure a lot of you know, but the figures are all made up of various parts that are put together at a later stage! These separate parts are the ones that are made at the factories in China – and by using 3D data, it’s considerably faster to separate the different parts and save some much needed time!

Millhi ended up with 47 actual parts, 2 metal rods to be placed inside the figure and 2 parts for her base!

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– Summary –

You often hear people say that as more 3DCG sculptors come into the world, many actual hand working figure sculptors will fall away – and to a degree, I think that is correct.

3DCG is considerably faster to work with as you don’t need to worry about the putty drying, surface finishing or any other problems caused by hand-done work. This obviously means you can get a lot more work done in a specific amount of time.

However, those who have been making hand sculpted figure for years have the experience and the theory behind the final products which can really help in the development of the 3DCG works. A lot of sculptors starting straight with 3DCG modeling will often have a hard time getting the representation of the body right at first.

Based on that, I believe that the experienced figure sculptors should work with the 3DCG modelling specialists, in order to create figures that have the charms that come from both sides of the table, and I believe that will bring us into the new age of figure sculpting!

– Oda

So the 3DCG modelers and the the original sculptors can put their strengths together to create great figures and save time all at once!

I must say that the one thing that really stands out after hearing all this, is that…
The voice of the director is very important!

For example, I’m fairly certain that if I had been directing the changes after seeing the scarecrow Millhi instead of Oda-P… something rather different would have come out at the end… I think the ability to do that direction is one of those skills you obtain after doing hand sculpting for a very long amount of time. I’ve tried doing it myself before as well… and I can say that while it’s fun… it’s very hard, and quite intriguing!

Another thing I wanted to get through to everyone though this article:
In the end, a professional is always going to be needed!

Someone who can take the 3D print-out and clean it up, or even improve the way it looks with some hand-made adjustments. Another very important part that we didn’t really touch is that of the painting, which is a very strong point of the figure as well – all these things have to be done by hand!

There are also all sorts of parts to the making of this figure that I didn’t include in this – I was just focusing on the sculpting – but there is a lot of work put in by a lot of people for every single figure that is released. Next time I have the chance, perhaps I’ll take a look at some other points in the production process as well.

And finally, a little more advertising!

Millhiore F. Biscotti!

         ____
       /      \
      /   ─    ─\  ”Princess!!”
    /     (●)  (●) \
    |       (__人__)  | ________
     \      |r┬-|   ,/ | |           |
    ノ      `ー’´  \  | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、  | |________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

She is up for preorder as of today!!
Be sure to check out our partner shops if you have any sales or preorder queries.
 
 
But that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again next week!! (・∀・)ノ゛
 
 
 
(C)PROJECT DD

Millhiore F. Biscotti

       ___
     /     \
   /  _ノ  ヽ、_  \
  /  o゚⌒   ⌒゚o  \  ”I just can’t get my hands on the
  |    (__人__)    |   threeA team I want the most!”
  \     ` ⌒´     /
  ノ            \

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It’s not the one you see in this photo, it’s one that seems really difficult to get hold of… it’s amazing how fun it can be to pursue something you really want to get hold of! 😛

Today I’ll be playing with a brand new prototype to hopefully bring some of that fun to all of you!! (`・ω・´)

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From DOG DAYS:
Millhiore F. Biscotti!

A second season of the anime has been announced!
DOG DAYS is a fantasy series set in the mystical world of Flonyard. Millhiore is the Princess of Biscotti Republic in this world, and now she is getting her very own 1/8th scale figure!

         ____
       /      \
      /   ─    ─\   ”Hmm? Didn’t we see her before already?”
    /     (●)   (●) \
    |       (__人__)  | ________
     \      ` ⌒´   ,/ | |          |
    ノ           \ | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、  | |________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

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You did! Nendoroid Millhi is currently up for preorders!

As you can see above, The Nendoroid even comes with her giant bird mount! I’m sure that the Nendoroid would look great displayed next to the 1/8th scale figure we’ll be looking at today!

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This is how she looks from the back!

She is posed as if the wind is blowing on her – lifting up her skirt, and blowing her hair and ribbons behind her! The photo is at just the perfect angle to prevent you from seeing too much! 😛

It’s such a simple pose, and yet it has such a lovely dynamic feeling to it. Even the reverse side of the skirt is fully painted, as you can see!

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A close-up on her chest!

The design of her outfit is very detailed, but as you can see it has been faithfully converted to figure form! The two different parts of the sleeve you can just see on the left are also very finely detailed and a pleasure to look at!

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Her skirt is absolutely stunning!

The long wavy feeling of the skirt really is beautiful!! The spiky looking parts on the gloves and edge of the skirt are also a wonderful touch – each of them features a lovely subtle gradient of pink and white.

It’s the small little details like that which really bring out the high quality of the figure as a whole! (Although I think that means it also brings up the cost. ^^;)

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A smile that’ll bring a smile to your face!
Those beautiful eyes also look great – the face as a whole just shines radiantly!

     ____  
   /      \
  /  ─    ─\     ”The dog ears are also absolutely lovely!”
/    (●)  (●) \
|       (__人__)    |  
/     ∩ノ ⊃  / ∩ノ ⊃
(  \ / _ノ    \/ _ノ 
.\   /  .  \  /

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Behind the knees!

Along with being very finely detailed, she also has a very ladylike figure!! That rounded line of her legs is particularly lovely!

A little unrelated, but I’m sure many of you remember me saying I love bare feet… but on all the figures recently I’ve started to love boots as well! Maybe it’s because Winter is on the way… 😛

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Even a gradient on the fingertips!
It really is so beautifully sculpted and painted…

     / ̄ ̄\
   / .ー  ー \  ← Oda-P
   | (●) (●) |  
   |   (__人__) |    ”Millhi is actually sculpted with 3D data.”
   |   `i  i´  | 
   |   . `⌒   }      
   ヽ       } 
    ヽ     ノ 
   /      ヽ

What?! Really?!

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Oooh! This is the 3D Data!

You can really tell this is exactly what the figure is based on – it’s identical!
Although there were apparently all sorts of problems that got in the way of converting the 3D data into an actual figure… but I’ll go into that with more detail on Friday. I think it’ll be quite an interesting article, so do take a look!

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From DOG DAYS:
Millhiore F. Biscotti

         ____
       /      \ 
      /  ─    ─\  ”Princess!!”
    /    (●)  (●) \
    |       (__人__)    | ________
     \      |r┬-|   ,/ | |           |
    ノ      `ー’´  \  | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、   | |_________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

 
She’ll be on the GSC website on Friday!
For preorder and sales info or queries, be sure to check out our partner shops!
 
 
 
Anyway, that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again on Friday!
Enjoy the public holiday tomorrow if you’re in Japan!
 
 
 
(C)PROJECT DD

Miku Hatsune: HSP ver.

Thanks to everyone who watched last week’s broadcast!

We tried screening in high quality this time around, but experienced some volume troubles – sorry for those who struggled to hear the show!

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After the broadcast, I asked to borrow one of the prototypes!

       / ̄ ̄ ̄\
     / ─    ─  \   ”There are a LOT of blister packs
    /  <○>  <○>  \   behind that prototype box…”
    |   (__人__) し |  
    \    ` ⌒´    / 
    /  し          \

It’s time for a much needed prototype figure review!

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From Max Factory:
Miku Hatsune: HSP Ver.!


A figure of the popular version of Miku that is used in Hana Soumen-P’s Miku videos, illustrated by Hiro Kanzaki!

First look at the photo above… then compare!

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This is Kanzaki’s original illustration!

As expected of Max Factory’s wonderful quality! The figure looks almost identical to the illustration!! The illustration has a loli feeling to it that has been converted into figure form wonderfully! I can’t wait to take more photos! (`・ω・´)ゞ

This version of the illustration was drawn specially for the figure!! Yay!

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This is how she looks from the back!!

The balance between her body and her head really really adorable, and the way the hair bends inward at the end just makes it even cuter!
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She is so C-U-T-E!!

          ____
        /   ノ ‘ ヽ\
 ミ ミ ミ /  (≡)   (≡)\      ミ ミ ミ
/⌒)⌒)⌒/// (__人__) ///\   /⌒)⌒)⌒)
| / / /     |::::|     | (⌒)/ / / //
| ::::::(⌒)   l;;;;l     /  ゝ  ::::::/
|     ノ     `ー’     \  /  )  /
ヽ    /             ヽ/    /
 |    |   l||l 从人 l||l      l||l 从人 l||l
 ヽ    -一””””~~``’ー–、   -一”””’ー-、
  ヽ ____(⌒)(⌒)⌒) )  (⌒_(⌒)⌒)⌒))

Well of course she is! It’s Kanzaki’s Miku-san!!

Aaah!! I wish she was real so I could touch those squishy looking cheeks! Even the transparent looking eyes have been perfectly recreated on the figure version!

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Look at that exquisite hair color!

Max Factory obviously worked on the hair color was obviously worked on until it was absolutely perfect! I just can’t explain how much I love the airy look and lovely coloring on the hair! Plus that lovely transparent feeling! It’s all so beautiful!!

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The fluttering skirt also shouldn’t be overlooked!

It’s not really an overly active pose, but just like the illustration, the smallest areas like the fluttering of the skirt still have a lovely dynamic feeling to them!! Small things like this are really what makes the figure come together in the end! The subtle little pattern on her boots are also a lovely little bonus to notice!

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A close-up on the keyboard!

The texture even changes between the buttons and the keyboard! Such fine detail!! I must say that her hand also looks so soft and touchable here… (*゚∀゚)=3

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The keyboard can be removed!

Though that alone seemed kind of lonely, so I gave her some leeks to hold! 😛 The leeks come with figma Miku, and are not included with this figure. I needed double-sided tape to keep them in place!

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That wonderful S-shaped body!!

This has to be my best angle to look at her from! This picture has all my heart and soul poured into it, so I hope you like it as much as I do! :P!
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A strange green creature…?

The strange green creature that sometimes appeared in Oreimo as well is also included! I’ve heard that this creature is in fact Kanzaki-san himself!!? This time it seems he is acting as the sound source for the keyboard this time around! 😛

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From Max Factory:
Miku Hatsune: HSP ver.

         ____
       /      \ 
      /   ─    ─\  ”Miku! Miku!”
    /     (●)  (●) \
    |       (__人__)  | ________
     \      |r┬-|   ,/ | |           |
    ノ      `ー’´  \  | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、  | |________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

She’ll be on the GSC site tomorrow!
For preorder and sales info, be sure to get in contact with our partner shops!
 
 
Anyway, that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again tomorrow!! (・∀・)ノ
 
 
 
 
(C)Crypton Future Media, Inc.

What is it That Makes Figures so Amazing?

The blog has moved into its fifth year!
To be honest, I’m surprised I’ve managed to keep it going so long with a deadline of every single weekday! 😛

At first I remember I kept making mistakes in reports and caused a load of problems to everyone involved, including all of you – the customers, but I think I’ve definitely managed to cute down on those kind of errors now! (Except in some cases… like figma #100… )

When I started working at GSC, I made one promise to myself:

         ____
       /      \
      /   \  /\    ”Even as an employee of the company,
    /     (●)  (●) \    I must never forget what it feels like to
    |       (__人__)  | ________           be a customer!”
     \      ` ⌒´   ,/ | |          |
    ノ           \ | |           |
  /´                 | |           |
 |    l                | |           |
 ヽ    -一ー_~、⌒)^),-、  | |________|
  ヽ ____,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ- ̄   | |  |

I might be making less mistakes than before, but as I continue I often wonder if I’m forgetting something important. So today I’m going to be taking some pictures of my favorite figures, and thinking about what exactly is it that makes them so special. To all those waiting for more product reviews – just be a little more patient! More are coming soon! So let me start with my single best things about figures!

(゚∀゚) You can touch them!!

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Yep, you can see and touch a figure from any angle you please!

Something you can’t ever do in manga, games or anime!

The 2D has become 3D and become a step closer to the real world – a piece of the world of fantasy we love and adore has made its way into our real world, where we can put it on our desks and enjoy their company whenever we like! Isn’t that alone incredible!?

The figures you see here are the figures that acted as a catalyst for me getting a job here at Good Smile Company – the Fate/stay night Trading Figures. I was always a fan of the fate series, but seeing Takeuchi’s illustrations jump to life as figures was an incredible shock to my system – I couldn’t believe how incredible they were.

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Plus they were such amazing quality for just 500JPY!

At that time I was collecting all sorts of gachapon and trading figures, and often felt that some work on the coloring or sculpting was sub-par – but I figured it couldn’t be helped due to the price. But just around that time all sorts of gachapon figures started to reach a whole new level of quality. Above my monitor you can still see Kaiyodo’s Chii gachapon figure, or Yujin Figure’s Lilith – those figures were so incredible that I couldn’t believe how little they cost. I still think it was all thanks to Kaiyodo that I ever got into the world of figures, and for that I will be eternally grateful.

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So then I sent off my CV to Good Smile! 😀

I managed to reach the interviews for the job, and explained how impressed I was that Ilya’s coat could be removed leaving perfect sculpting behind to Aki and Akiyama.

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You can put figures at any angle you like, and see them in ways you can never see from just illustrations!

It might make me sound a little crazy, but when I really like a series or character, I really seriously wish I could jump into their world. I can’t count the times I’ve heard friends that don’t understand saying things like “but it’s just a picture”, or “That’s just paper”.

But when I have figures, it’s like the world has come to my side – it’s like I’m in the same world as them, and can enjoy it so much more than just reading the manga or watching the anime. It’s a bit embarressing telling all my fellow workers at Good Smile all this, but I see it as a way of showing just how much I adore figures – they really are a part of my life!

(゚∀゚) Sculpting is the epitome of fine art!

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Just look how beautiful figures come out!

As I said before, I really adore figures – but even if you didn’t hear my whole story behind why, I’m sure many people can understand just by looking at how stunning they are! Obviously they are all based on wonderful characters in the first place, but I really feel that figures themselves should be placed in a whole new artistic category.

Whilst they are based on an illustration, the figure version needs to be arranged in such a way that you can look at it from any angle and still have the correct proportions and look – it’s really a job that requires a lot of attention to detail, which explains why I see sculptors as having one of the most incredible jobs there is.

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Some of my personal favorites are B★RS and Saber Lily!

Both of which are products sculpted by Good Smile’s wonderful sculptors! They really are so beautiful that I can’t help let out a sigh when I see them – this really is what I believe to be the work of top-notch sculptors!

As far as products I liked before joining Good Smile – I always loved Max Factory’s Jiburiru, I still have it displayed even now. That twisted body is such a wonder to look at!!

Changing the subject a little – moving on to my favorite sculptor, who at the moment is Chieri! No matter if it’s a luscious looking body, a really difficult pose or just a very nice natural look – Chieri always manages to get it all done perfectly. The cream of the crop! The figures done in bath scenes are – albeit a bit naughty – really incredible to look at…

Well, that was a quick blog looking at some of the wonders of figures and sculpting, but let me summarize it all up quick…

I absolutely love figures!!

 
 
I just wish I could pass on just how wonderful they are to more and more people – the one problem is I don’t want to seem like I’m constantly doing advertising and nothing else. 😛

Of course there are others that also pass on the wonders of figures, and I won’t stop doing what I have been for the past five years!

I also wonder – what was it that got you into figures?
Send me a mail and let me know – I’d love to find out what started everyone’s love for figures!
 
 
Anyway, that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again tomorrow!! (・∀・)ノ゛
 
 
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