Nendoroid Himiko

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

When I was in high-school my major subject was Japanese history! I always had so much fun separating my notes by era…

It was so much fun and yet… I don’t think I remember most of the important parts now… (´・ω・`).;:…(´・ω…:.;::..(´・;::: .:.;:

Anyway, today I’ll be taking a look at a product up for preorder tomorrow…

Nendoroid Himiko! ♪

 

From the sci-fi war anime with characters based on famous historical figures, ‘Nobunaga the Fool’ comes a Nendoroid of Himiko, the queen of Yamatai-koku! Her extravagant outfit is rather impressive in size even as a Nendoroid, and all the smaller details have been taken into careful consideration.

Her outer jacket can even be removed allowing you to enjoy her Miko Priestess outfit on the inside! She also comes with three expressions including her standard face, a confident smiling face and a face with closed eyes. Optional parts include two different sacred treasures. Be sure to display her together with the previously announced Nendoroid Jeanne Kaguya d’Arc!

She’s so adorable!! (*´▽`*)

The cute queen of Yamatai-koku is joining the Nendoroids! ♡

She is the second Nendoroid from Nobunaga the Fool following on from the previously announced Nendoroid Jeanne Kaguya d’Arc!!

The adorable little Chibihane that was always by her side is also included! ♪

The smaller details on her very unique outfit are all very detailed! Even her magatama-shaped hair accessories are faithfully included!

Not to mention that her outer jacket can be removed!

Underneath is just as detailed, with her colorful necklace and drawers combined with miko priestess colors! Plus just look at the skin showing between her pants and socks!! ヾ(。・`Д・´。)ノ

Also take a closer look at the arm holding the sacred treasure!

The arms are specially made with an extra joint!

The elbow area of the Nendoroid is articulated meaning you can made all new poses without swapping out the arm parts! It also makes adding those slight nuances to your pose all the more easy! ♪ =(。・д・。)

It also means the arms are easily to pose around the cape part!

(・∀・) “Ah-hah! But the cape part also has some tricks up its sleeves!” *pun intended?

We’re joined today by the planning team’s Otanaka-shi !!

(・∀・) “Not only did we pay careful attention to the design, details and paintwork – but we also added some joints to the design for extra posing options!”

Oooh! There are joints hidden in the back! Σ(・ω・ノ)ノ

(・∀・) “They are like miniature Nendoroid joints allowing you to pose the cape billowing upward – nothing is more epic than a billowing cape pose!”

It also means the articulated arms can be used in various ways even while she is wearing her cape! ♪

(・∀・) “The cape also has a slightly wavy design to it for a more dynamic feeling!”

Even these slight waves add such a nice effect!(‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

She also comes with an expression with closed eyes, which you can pose together with the sacred treasures to bring out a kind of mysterious power!

(・∀・) “Yep! The closed-eyes are lovely, but she also comes with my personal favorite – this confident smiling expression!”

 

I also love it! She looks so mischievous!

(・∀・) “Himiko is known in the series for her various facial expressions – it’s definitely one of her biggest charms!”

These kind of confident expressions always seem even cuter in Nendoroid form to me! It seems so adorable that such a cute little figure is so confident!! (๑´ㅂ`๑)

(・∀・) “Her expressions are lovely, but don’t forget about all the different posing options too! Definitely a figure that both fans of the series and Nendoroid fans will enjoy!”

Includes articulated arms and cape! ♪

Nendoroid Himiko!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!

Be sure to check the GSC site tomorrow for details!


\But that’s not all! /


Tomorrow there is another product from Nobunaga the Fool!

Picktam! Nobunaga the Fool! ♪

This will also be available for preorder from tomorrow! ★
Let me also show off my personal favorite! (; ・`ω・´)

Akechi Mitsuhide’s Alternate Expression!!

This will be fun to switch onto other characters!!

Not only the expression, but the hair style and body are also lovely!! ★

I wonder what series will be joining Picktam next!!

Other products in the Picktam! series: Here!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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( ・∀・) .。0 (The new Racing Miku Scale Figure…)
oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (…is also tomorrow!!)
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と__)__)

Anyways, see you again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

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1/8th Scale Racing Miku 2014 Ver.

Today’s star…

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

And without further ado, let’s get straight onto today’s review…

The 1/8th Scale:
Racing Miku 2014 Ver.!

GOODSMILE RACING & TeamUKYO is currently taking part in the GT300 class races of Japan’s top motor racing series the ‘SUPER GT’ under the banner of the ‘Hatsune Miku GT Project’. The mascot character for the project is none other than Racing Miku, who is back again in 1/8th scale, this time dressed up in her new outfit for 2014!

This season’s Racing Miku was illustrated by the up-and-coming illustrator Oguchi with design direction by Shigeto Koyama, famous for his work in various anime series! The two of them have come together to create a design that fans have come to love, which has now become a scale figure for fans to add to their collection!

Oooooooohhh!! ヾ(*´Д`)ノ

The goddess of the racing circuit is back again as a scale figure this year!

This season’s Miku is really quite special – illustrated by Oguchi with art direction by Shigeto Koyama! ♡

The unique posing with lovely twisted hips and her confident expression are beautiful, and the mechanical looking parts on her sides are also sculpted spectacularly!

The angling of her pinky finger is exquisite! (*´Д`)=з

I can’t be the only one that gets a bit of a dainty, elegant feeling by looking at this! But anyway, let’s move on and take a look from some other angles! ♪

Starting with a look from the back!

The balance of her twisted upper body is magical!

This angle also gives you a nice look at her shapely thighs and cute little bottom! But perhaps the most important thing to look at here are her twintails!!

Miku is best known for her long twintails, and this year’s Racing Miku illustration has them soaring up behind her in a beautiful scene!

Using nothing but the main illustration which was a head-on view of Miku, figuring out how and where the hair was moving for the figure must have been rather difficult!

I decided to speak to the man behind the sculpting to find out more!
The GSC Production Team’s Katou-sensei! (`・ω・´)

Q: How did you figure out how to sculpt this twisty turny hair?

A: There were obviously some parts that were not visible in the illustration, so some areas simply had to be done with some imagination and guesswork, but we also had the original character design images so the length of the hair and volume of the twists could all be calculated using those!”

It’s like time froze just as her hair was fluttering around her! (゚A゚;)

Q:That reminds me, in May we had one of the GSR Supporters Kelal (@kelal0808) come by for photos to be used as posing research!”

A: “That’s right. We mainly used those photos to work on the collarbone and shoulders. It was important to see where the force of movement was focused when the upper body was bent in that way – we got a load of very useful photos from all sorts of angles which really helped the sculptwork on the figure!”

Some of you may even remember me mentioning this in a past blog over here:
http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2014/05/02/dokodemo-rensouhou-chan/

Kelal-san has body proportions very similar to Racing Miku which made her the perfect model to test out how the body would react in certain poses and get a more realistic looking sculpt!

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

She also danced to ‘Seikan Hikou’ during the photography session!

Q: Are there any areas of the figure you’d like to point out?

A: The sculpt of the hair is definitely my personal highlight… but the mechanical parts at her hips are also really awesome! These were made by Matsuzawa-san from the 3D team!

The soft skin of her hips contrast with the mechanical parts beautifully!! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

The turbine-like inside of the parts has also been faithfully preserved on the figure! Each of the little white flaps around it also look amazing! (*´Д`)=з

As usual the contrast between the mechanical and the cute girl makes for such a lovely sight! It makes her skin seem all the more softer… < ◯>< ◯>

Anyway, let me introduce my personal favorite point of the figure…! ♪

Do you see what I’m talking about?!

The way her hips are twisted…(*´▽`*)

The combination of her slender and twisted body… I can’t help but want to touch it!! Not to mention that you also get a nice view of her chest from this angle… ^^

Another thing I want to point out, is that even though most of her skin is covered up… you can still make out her body’s curves perfectly through the outfit!

You can even make out where her belly button is!!

Also if you look at the clip underneath her breasts it really looks as if it’s clipped on! It all looks so realistic!! (๑´ڡ`๑)

From the curves modelled off a real model, the soft looking appearance of her skin at the thighs… Racing Miku may be a fictional character but the realism that comes out of the sculpt and paintwork really makes me fell that she is here with me, more real than anyone else!! She is really a work of art!

Grab the goddess of the circuit for yourself! ♡

The 1/8th Scale:
Racing Miku 2014 Ver.!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 26th August! ♪

By the way, today’s photos were taken by sunlight! It definitely gives a slightly different feeling to photos taken under normal lights!

I have one more bit of info for Racing Miku fans! (`・ω・´)
figma Racing Miku 2014 ver is currently available to all those who apply to be sponsors for the GSR racing team!

This figma will not be available through the standard routes! Only sponsors will be able to get hands on her! ★ Don’t miss out! ヾ(。`・Д・´。)ノ

Applications can be made here:
GOOD SMILE RACING & TeamUKYO Personal Sponsorship Program

See the GOODSMILE RACING GLOBAL PROMOTION BLOG for news and info about the GSR team! There are also photos of the figma over on the blog here: Once Again, Photos of the figma Racing Miku.

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Finally a quick notice! (`・ω・´)

– Kahotan Station –

This broadcast will feature Kaneko Nitohei as my assisting MC, as he lost a game during the WonFes broadcast! He will also be in cosplay as a part of the punishment! ♪

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Kahotan Station: August Edition

Date: 27th August from 20:00~
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv190389387

Contents: A look at various products announced this month as well as upcoming products! SAO2! New pretty fast Medicchu figures, horses and magical girls?!
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I hope you’ll join us!!

– CharaHobby –

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CharaHobby 2014 C3xHOBBY

Date : Date: 2014/08/23 (Sat) & 2014/08/24 (Sun)
Time : 10:00AM ~ 5:15PM
* CharaHobby Market is on Sunday only.

Location : Makuhari Messe Exhibition Halls 1/2/3

Tickets : Pre-purchase Tickets: Single/¥1,300 Double/¥2,200
Door Ticket: ¥1,500
* Children under 10 are free.

URL : http://www.chara-hobby.com

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GSC will be attending CharaHobby this weekend! Various figures will be on display as well as all sorts of goods up for sale! Check out the event page for more information here:
http://event.goodsmile.info/event/charahobby-2014-c3xhobby/?lo=en-us

I will be at the event tomorrow myself! (`・ω・´)

As one final note, the GSC President Aki-san has been nominated to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge! I am sure I will add a video for all to enjoy at a later stage!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


∧_∧
( ・∀・) .。0 (Some brand new figures…)
oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (…might be on display at CharaHobby!)
∪( ∪ ∪
と__)__)

Anyways, see you again next week!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

© おぐち/ Crypton Future Media, INC. www.piapro.net costume designed by コヤマシゲト

Huang Lingyin: Cat Ver.

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Recently I’ve been dreaming of getting a kitty cat… if she was white I’d name her “Momen”, brown would be “Ganmo”! But anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at a white kitty announced by FREEing!

The 1/4th Scale:
Huang Lingyin: Cat Ver.!

From the popular anime series ‘IS (Infinite Stratos)’ comes a figure of Ichika’s second childhood friend and IS representative for China, Huang Lingyin! She has been sculpted in the cute white cat outfit from the series!

Her small build and modest body preserve her youthful appearance, and her innocent smile is ready to charm you in an impressive 1/4th scale! The other heroines from the series will also be joining her shortly!

Ooooooohhhh!!! Cat Ears!!! (*´∀`*)

Rin-chan in a super sexy cat costume!!
The perfect follow up from the recently announced…
Tatenashi Sarashiki: Cat Ver.
!

She is posed with one leg up in the air in a bit of a playful pose that captures her personality nicely, but also has a sexy side for fans to enjoy too!

Let’s have a look from the back! ♪

Her trademark twintails are flowing out behind her! (`・ω・´)ゞ

The way they curve inward at the ends is very cute! ♥ The big yellow ribbons in her hair are also very intricately sculpted!

Not to mention those shoulder blades!

I want to run by fingers along those smooth little bumps!
The curves of her back are also very faithful to her petite build! ♪

While her chest is rather modest, this outfit still gives it more than enough presence to be noticed!

I know that she had a bit of a complex about the size of them, but personally I rather like this size!

Move you eyes just a little lower though…. and you get an lovely bare stomach that looks so very soft and touchable!! ♡

The slight little bulge of her stomach is exquisite!

She might have a slender build, but there is definitely a little bit of meat to her that makes her look all the more touchable!!

Just looking at the point where where thighs are touching her stomach… I know in my mind she is made from a hard material, yet my mind refuses to believe it until I have tried squishing down that skin for myself! I can’t stand not touching it!! (*´Д`)=з

Her skin isn’t the only thing I want to touch though… the fluffy areas on her wrists and legs are also very compelling!! <◯><◯>

Her ShenLong bracelet is also included, hidden behind a bit of fluffiness!

The contrast of the fluffy white and the black mechanical look is lovely! ε=(。・д・。)

Be sure to grab the cute little kitten for yourself! ♪

The 1/4th Scale Figure
Huang Lingyin: Cat Ver.

She is up for preorder right now!!

Check the product page for more information: Huang Lingyin: Cat Ver. 

See more of FREEing’s Products: HERE!

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Now for some quick event information! (`・ω・´)

This weekend, GSC will be taking part in CharaHobby!

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CharaHobby 2014 C3xHOBBY

Date : Date: 2014/08/23 (Sat) & 2014/08/24 (Sun)
Time: 10:00AM ~ 5:15PM
* CharaHobby Market is on Sunday only.

Location : Makuhari Messe Exhibition Halls 1/2/3

Tickets : Pre-purchase Tickets: Single/¥1,300 Double/¥2,200
Door Ticket: ¥1,500
* Children under 10 are free.

URL : http://www.chara-hobby.com

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Various figures will be on display as well as all sorts of goods up for sale! Check out the event page for more information here:
http://event.goodsmile.info/event/charahobby-2014-c3xhobby/?lo=en-us

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


∧_∧
( ・∀・) .。0 (Some brand new figures…)
oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (…might be on display at CharaHobby!)
∪( ∪ ∪
と__)__)

Anyways, see you again next week!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

©Izuru Yumizuru, OVERLAP/Project IS

Miki Hoshii

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

My favorite filling for onigiri is cooked cod roe! I love slowly nibbling away at them! But anyway, today I’ll be taking a look at Phat’s…

1/8th Scale:

Miki Hoshii! ☆

From the anime series ‘IDOLM@STER’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of the natural idol who takes things at her own pace, Miki Hoshii! The pose is based on the illustration by director Atsushi Nishigori seen on the 1st volume of the Blu-ray & DVD jacket for the anime series, and captures her playful expression perfectly! The glasses she holds in her hand can be attached and removed as you see fit – simply pick the pose your prefer!

Ooooooooohhhh!! (*´▽`*)

The cute and stylish Miki who always takes things at her own pace is almost up for preorder! Her childish face is contrasted by the sexy wink and mature outfit which all comes together to bring out her adorable charm beautifully! ♥

I can just hear her calling me ‘Honey’ right now!! _(:3」∠)_

This is how she looks from the back! ♪

This is the 4th in the IM@S jacket illustration series…
They all have such intricate outfits and hair! ♡

Her slightly permed long blond hair has come out looking fantastic!!
The other items in the same series were all just as impressive! (`・ω・´)

Hibiki Ganaha: Released in May 2014



Iori Minase: Released in June 2014


Yayoi Takatsuki: Scheduled to Release in November 2014

Anyway, let’s return to today’s main star! ♪

The belt around her hips is filled with cute flowers, and just look at the slack appearance of her sleeves! The overall baggy look of her outfit makes her look so real!! (*´▽`*)

The fringe on her skirt is also carefully made with each little frilly piece individually sculpted!

Plus something that I have personally fallen in love with…
Her Western-style boots! ★

Just look at the amazing floral pattern and silver stubs along the edges! The texture also looks amazingly realistic!

I love this kind of attention to detail! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

This angle actually gives the illusion that she is wearing short pants… but that’s not the case, it really is a skirt!

If we take a closer look from the side…

Look at that cute little tongue! Plus the sexy strap you can see on her shoulder!!

But Miki is still in her teens!

How can she have such a sexy side to her!! ゚(゚´Д`゚)゚。

I’m in my late twenties and I’m nowhere close…

Another thing to note is that the glasses she is holding can be attached and removed whenever you like! ☆

This gives you a close look at her playful winking face! ♪

This is the face of a little devil that 31 people professed to in just one day! You can have her all to yourself!

The fact that she is genius idol and yet still has such a relaxed and playful attitude is key to her personality, and captured in the figure so nicely! (。・ω・)ノ゙

Now… let’s take a little peek from a higher angle too! (/ω・\)!!

You can get a little glim@se of Miki’s modest bosom!
The bead necklace around her neck is also incredibly detailed!!

Although perhaps the most noticeable point from this angle are those soft looking thighs and dainty arms! Such beautiful pale skin!! <◯><◯>

By the way, her base features her fresh green image color together with the IDOLM@STER logo!

The fact that the bases in the series all match too is a nice touch… it really makes me want to collect them all… ><

Most of all the ability to see the lovely illustrations of the DVD&Blu-ray jackets from any angle is so much fun! Definitely not a series that fans should miss out on!(*´Д`)=з

The 1/8th Scale:

Miki Hoshii!

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

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Finally another quick notice while we’re looking at Phat! Company’s products!

From the comedy anime ‘Kill me Baby’ comes a figure featuring both Yasuna & Sonya in the adorable pose from the original manga!

Yasuna & Sonya!

They’re up for preorder now!!

However orders at the Good Smile Online Shop close this evening, so be sure to get your orders in now!!

http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/top/phascawd00016.html

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


∧_∧
( ・∀・) .。0 (There will also be another scale figure…)
oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (…up for preorder from tomorrow! ☆)
∪( ∪ ∪
と__)__)

Anyways, see you again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

©BNGI/PROJECT iM@S

The 3rd Good Smile Cup Figure/Model Contest – Part 2

Good day ladies and gentlemen!
My name is Shashaki, a member of GSC’s production team! I’m sure many of you have been wondering when part two of this blog would be coming!

The 3rd Good Smile Cup!

“Other” Section!

What’s that? You don’t know what the Good Smile Cup is? Well then be sure to take a look at the previous article I wrote where you will see the other sections I already looked at, as well as a definition of the Cup!

As a side note, I said that Kahotan would be writing part two of this blog, but I decided it was unfair that I only got to write half the blog, so I decided to steal the second half too!

Let’s get started! Here we have the ‘Other’ section entries!

First up is Tori Bird-senpai and his rather impressive Shimakaze illustration… and just look at that epic Mecha wooser too!! We also have a remote controlled Nendoroid Petite and Nendoroid Petite Love Live characters each finished up by one of this year’s newcomers! Impressive!

Each of them had a lovely personalized feeling to their work which made them all the more special. Ueda-san from the manufacturing team described her project as ‘My Kotori-chan has been born’ – a very… interesting way to describe one’s work!


 

Items made from fabrics like wool and felt were rather popular in this year’s ‘Other’ section. The dessert witch had a particularly large impact on me… both size-wise and emotionally!

Why so big? Why are there three different sizes? Those are questions that only the creator, Samurai knows the answer to… I am just the photographer!

It still amazes me how something so colorful and be such an absolute monster… Anyway, let’s move along…!



The little railway model is a special homage to Tomioka city! Apparently only those from Gunma prefecture will really understand it…

But anyone, as I mentioned last time I must reiterate once again…
No products here are planned to be released as actual products!

The Nendoroid Yoshino panel is simply made as a fan of IDOLM@STER! There are no actual plans for the Nendoroid to be released at this point in time! Same goes for the figma My Neighbor Seki made by GSC Shanghai’s Luu-kun!
Everything here was just made as a personal hobby! Sometimes to a very professional level…

But that brings the entries of this year’s Cup to an end! For those of you who are interested on what managed to take overall first place…

The winner was was none other than…


Kita Kita Oji-san!
I decided a picture had to be taken with his creator to commemorate!



He asked to have his face blurred out, but it was actually visible on the poster sued during the last WonFes for the sculptor’s corner, so I decided to included that too! You’ll have to put the two together for a complete look!


Here we have the winners from each of the different sections too:





 


○ Built-From-Scratch: Takano-san / Gamagori Nudist Beach Ver.
○ Kit Section: Noguchi-san / Mars Attack!
○ Other Section: Tori Bird-san / 1/8th Shimakaze Illustration

That brings the winners to an end! Congratulations!

Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture with Noguchi-san and his Mars Attack so I just stuck his name on the photo instead! Forgive me!

Anyway, I look forward to the 4th Good Smile Cup Next Year!

By the way,
I also happened to write the Good Smile Lab blog today, so do take a look if you have the time! http://ameblo.jp/blog-shinsotsu2012/

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Nendoroid Hiei

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Over the Summer break I actually ended up playing around with clay quite a bit! If only I had started a little earlier I would have been able to enter my creation into the Good Smile Cup!!

I did put the things I made up on Twitter if you’re interested… ( -ノェ-)

Today I’ll be taking a look at a product going up for preorder tomorrow…

Nendoroid Hiei! ♪

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the high-speed battleship, Hiei! She has joined the Nendoroids hoping to get a little bit closer to the power of her older sister, Kongo!

Hiei comes with three different face parts including her standard expression, a winking expression as well as her ‘half-damage’ expression! Optional parts include attacking effect parts as well as special effect parts to place around her feet which show her determined spirit! A tea stand and table are also included to serve Kongo at tea time, and her specialty dish ‘Hiei Curry’ is also included!

Hiei is finally here!! (*´▽`*)

The second of the four Kongo Sisters!

Just look at that confident winking expression! Not to mention the lovely Miko priestess outfit she is wearing! Kongo’s dress was completely blank, but Hiei’s has a lovely green chequered design which has been faithfully preserved on the Nendoroid! ♪

Speaking of faithfully preserved… this ship parts are also fantastic! (`・ω・´)

Each of the turret barrels are separately articulated, and the turrets themselves can also be rotated to the left and right!!

As if that wasn’t enough, the arms they are attached to are also fitted with ball joints for fine-tuning the angles! The number of different positions you can put these turrets in are endless!! (*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Hiei also has rather short-cut hair, meaning her hair doesn’t get in way of the turret posing! You can even place them all in an X-shape like this…!

“Nendoroid Hiei! Ready! For! Anything!”

Using this lovely expression and clenched fists, you can recreate this epic pose! (。・д・。)

The winking expression is lovely, but the confidence overflowing from this expression is also so perfect for Hiei! ♡

Also take a look around her feet!

She comes with effect parts to show her powerful spirit!

It’s as if the seas are spraying out around her at the sheer power of her spirit!! You can also make use of the other included effect parts for an even more imposing look!

Firing effect parts, perfect for recreating combat scenes!

Combining the two effect parts makes it look as if the force of the cannons is causing the water to spray around her! The recoil from those cannons must be rather impressive! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

The effect parts are joined together as double shot parts, and connect into the turrets with ease!

Hiei also comes with a half-damaged expression!!

However it has already been sent off to China…!! (´;ω;`)

Unfortunately I won’t be able to show the expression on the blog, but keep your eyes on the GSC site and my Twitter for updates!!

Anyway, let’s move onto the other optional parts for now…

“My speciality Hiei Curry is complete!
            Come on, try some!”

Hiei’s famous curry is included as an optional part! ☆

You can even see various ingredients floating about in the curry… it looks rather tasty! I can’t imagine why the Admiral ran away from her… (´□`。)

(・∀・) “There are still many more optional parts to come!”

We’re joined by the product planner, Kyojin!!

(・∀・) “Once again we have included a number of fun parts just as impressive as her turrets!”

W-What is this?!
A table and tea stand for tea with Kongo?! ( ゚д゚)

(・∀・) “Exactly! Hiei is known for her love for her older sister Kongo, so we wanted to include some parts to display them together!”

Scones… cakes and sandwiches… perfect tea time treats! ♪

The table cloth even looks like it is made from fabric! (゚A゚;)

(・∀・) “This is how she looks displayed with Kongo!”

The sisters having a tea party! ♡

It looks like Hiei is also bringing curry to the tea party… but by the look on Kongo’s face she isn’t too happy about that! (; ・`ω・´)
I can feel my imagination thinking up a story here… ><

Nendoroid Kongo is scheduled to reach wholesale stores on the 25th August, so she should be in everyone’s collections soon! Be sure to give her lots of love!

*This photo uses an expression from Nendoroid Miyuki Takano

Display the two Kongo sisters together in Nendoroid size!

Nendoroid Hiei!

She will be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♥

Once again, orders from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP will also include a special Nendoroid base and special box sleeve as a bonus! The sleeve design will be announced at a later stage – keep your eyes on the product page!

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Finally a quick notice while we’re talking about KanColle! (๑´ڡ`๑)

Currently up for preorder is the
Nendoroid Petite: KanColle!

Orders are open until 21:00JST on the 20th August over at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP. Orders also include a ‘Special Comptiq Booklet’ as a bonus! Don’t miss out! ♪

  ⇒ Nendoroid Petite: KanColle  (GSC Online)

You can also order over at Karuzawa Online, where you will instead receive a ‘Sea Battle Shitajiki’ as a bonus!

Nendoroid Petite: KanColle (Karuzawa Online)

They are scheduled to ship out in November 2014!

If you do miss out on orders now, you can grab them in store from then! Purchases of a box of them will also include a Background Sheet to display them on!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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( ・∀・) .。0 (I wonder…)
oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (…who will the next KanColle Nendoroid be?!)
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と__)__)

Tomorrow’s blog will be written by Shashaki (@flesh_eater0022)!
The continuation of the Good Smile Cup entries!

See you all soon!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

©2014 DMM.com/KADOKAWA GAMES All Rights Reserved.

Yuri Yoshida Interview & Comiket Reminder!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I hope you are all managing to get through the Summer heat! I have been spending my Summer break visiting my grandparents! (`・ω・´)


(・∀・) “Hehehe…”

W-We’re suddenly joined by Shuu-chan from GSC’s planning team!

What’s the matter?! Why do you have that grin on your face?!

(・∀・) “I got the chance to interview Mashiro’s voice actor, Yuri Yoshida during a NicoNico live broadcast!”

\ W-Whaaattt?! /


(・∀・) “I brought the Mashiro Nendoroid with me and asked her all about her opinion of it! (≧∀≦*)”

Q1: What do you think of the fact that a figure of a character you voiced has been made into a Nendoroid?

A: This was the first ever anime I’ve done voice acting for, and I couldn’t be more proud to see a figure made of the character! She is definitely very suited to the chibi look of the Nendoroids – probably more so than any of the other Mikakunin de Shinkoukei (MDS) characters. I really like the Nendoroid series of figures – to me the small chibi look is much cuter than bigger scale figures!

Q2: What are your thoughts on the Mashiro Nendoroid?

A: A lot of the poses seen in the anime come out so perfectly… and overall the expressions are just amazingly cute! I know that this pose comes right out of the ending theme… plus my favorite smug expression that was seen all so often in the series is also included! The curry also looks yummy~! I can tell it’s nice and mild for her! I also really like Mashiro’s hair color. and it has come out looking just like it did in the series! ♪

Q3: When Nendoroid Mashiro releases, how would you like to see the fans play with her?

A: Take a look at the ending theme and get all sorts of fun ideas to enjoy with her! Have her enjoy the curry, enjoy the mysterious UMA toy, jump up in the air – have Mashriro be the character she was made to be!”

╭( ・ㅂ・)و ̑̑<I’d also love to see Kobeni and Benio with her!!


(・∀・) “It was very inspiring to talk to her, and a proud moment as the figure’s planner! A big thank you to her for her time!”

To think the voice actor herself would take a look and praise the Nendoroid!!

(・∀・) ” I hope fans of the series will enjoy her as much as she did!”

Nendoroid Mashiro Mitsumine

She is currently up for preorder! ♥

Details here: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/4510/

You can find my blog about Nendoroid Mashiro here!
http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2014/07/22/nendoroid-mashiro-mitsumine/

She is available for preorder on the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP until the 20th August at 21:00JST!

She even comes with a bonus ‘Nessie’ from the series
(The one on the left here!)

Don’t miss out! ♪

http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/top/gscnenwd00446.html

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Finally a quick reminder!

Tomorrow is Comiket!! (`・ω・´)

GSC will also be taking part!

– Event Information –

Name: Comic Market 86
Date: 2014/8/15 (Fri) ~ 8/17 (Sun)10:00 – 16:00
(Industry Booths 17:00 on Fri, Sat)
Location: Tokyo Big Sight
Booth: West Hall 4F Industry
Booth: No. 223/No. 222: (GSC & USP Joint Booth.)
Ticket: Free Entrance (Catalog Book/CD is ¥2500)
Map: http://www.bigsight.jp/english/hotel/map/
URL: http://www.comiket.co.jp/index_e.html

⇒ http://event.goodsmile.info/event/comic-market-86/?lo=en-us

Just look at the amount of things scheduled to be on sale!

All purchases of over ¥3000 will receive a special GSC/USP Postcard Set featuring these four postcards! There is one postcard from each company that is a part of USP – SANZIGEN, Linden Films, TRIGGER and Ordet!

Don’t miss out! ♪


*Maximum one set of postcards per person.
*Postcards are limited. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
*As a free bonus, the postcards will NOT be applicable for customer support or exchanges.

Event Details:
http://event.goodsmile.info/event/comic-market-86/?lo=en-us

We hope to see you there! ♪

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


∧_∧
( ・∀・) .。0 (Summer! Festivals!)
oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (Comiket!! ☆)
∪( ∪ ∪
と__)__)

If you’re going to Comiket be sure to prepare for the crowds and heat! Good luck out there and come back with loads of goodies!!

See you all next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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Comic Market 86

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Recently whenever I eat sweets I am filled with a strange sense of nostalgia that makes me feel all happy inside. I can live in happiness with just ¥300! Yay!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at all sorts of info about…

Comic Market 86! (*´Д`)

– Event Information –

Name: Comic Market 86
Date: 2014/8/15 (Fri) ~ 8/17 (Sun)10:00 – 16:00
(Industry Booths 17:00 on Fri, Sat)
Location: Tokyo Big Sight
Booth: West Hall 4F Industry
Booth: No. 223/No. 222: (GSC & USP Joint Booth.)
Ticket: Free Entrance (Catalog Book/CD is ¥2500)
Map: http://www.bigsight.jp/english/hotel/map/
URL: http://www.comiket.co.jp/index_e.html

⇒ http://event.goodsmile.info/event/comic-market-86/?lo=en-us

This year there are more items on sale at our booth than ever before! (゚A゚;)

Let’s take a quick browse through what will be available! (`・ω・´)ノ

1) Cleaning Levi!

You can find my review of this Nendoroid Levi: Cleaning Ver. over here: http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2014/06/25/nendoroid-levi-cleaning-ver/

The special Picktam! Version of him has been introduced on the GSC Lab Blog here: GSC Lab Blog

2: Various Anime-Related Books!

Not to mention that some include first edition bonuses, or special Comiket only bonuses!

Arpeggio of Blue Steel – Ars Nova Official Site
Yamada-kun to Nananin no Majo Official Site
KILL la KILL Official Site

3: New GSC Goods!

The adorable rubber straps of Miku and horses illustrated by Cute Rody are amazing! They will be on sale at Magical Mirai as well, but those at Comiket will get to grab them a little earlier! 

The Yama no Susume Second Season A3 tapestry of the girls relaxing in a scene from the ending theme is also going to be on sale!♪

4: KILL la KILL Goods

All sorts of apparel and stationery from KILL la KILL for fans to enjoy!
I really want to get my hands on those T-shirts! ♪

5: Arpeggio Pre-release Sales!

Pins, T-shirts and more from Arpeggio of Blue Steel – Ars Nova! 
It’s great to see more goods featuring the Kirikumas! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

6: Goods for WUG Fans! ♡

These are goods that no Wake Up Girls! fan should be without! ♥ The sports towel seems the most ideal for the season!

The costume motif T-shirt is from the 1st Live Tour: Sorry for Being Amateurs! ! ♪
It’d be perfect to wear at future concerts!

Wake Up, Girls! Official Site

7: All Purchases over ¥3,000 get…

All purchases of over ¥3000 will receive a special GSC/USP Postcard Set featuring these four postcards! There is one postcard from each company that is a part of USP – SANZIGEN, Linden Films, TRIGGER and Ordet! Don’t miss out! ♪

*Maximum one set of postcards per person.
*Postcards are limited. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
*As a free bonus, the postcards will NOT be applicable for customer support or exchanges.

So many different items to choose from! There is something for everyone!

The GSC Event Page Can Be Found Here:
http://event.goodsmile.info/event/comic-market-86/?lo=en-us

Plus!

Other booths will also be selling a GSC items!

Booth No.451: Pallete

Nendoroid Tina

 

I am here to make your love come true.

From the popular PC game ‘Koi ga Saku Koro Sakura Doki’ comes a Nendoroid of the ‘Love Fairy’ Tina!

Various parts vital to Tina’s character including her scythe and her familiar Kotarou are all included, and she also comes with three expressions including her standard gentle expression, a teary-eyed expression and a more serious ‘god of death’ expression! The various parts allow you to recreate all sorts of scenes from the game!

This product will initially be available at Comic Market 86, Booth 451.
Other purchase methods are planned for a later date.

This teary-eyed expression…! I’ve never seen an expression quite like it before!! (*´▽`*)

Her standard ‘god of death’ expression also looks amazing with the red eyes and contrasting blue hair! ♪

Product details can be found here: Nendoroid Tina Product Page
Palette Official Site (Adults Only!)
Pallete Comiket 86 Product Details

Booth No.544 FREEDOM WARS
(Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia)

FREEDOM WARS Clear Files
FREEDOM WARS Decal Stickers
FREEDOM WARS Bookmark

⇒ FREEDOM WARS Official Site
⇒ FREEDOM WARS 86 Product Details

Please check the respective websites for more details!

Another extra bit of info, is that Beatrice “Lily” Anastasi will be on display at the event! ♡

I’ll let you know when I have more info about her! ♪

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Finally a quick look at some upcoming products! (/ω・\)

GSC will be going on Summer Break from the 13th to the 15th August, however once that is over there are a couple of products coming up right away!

– Nendoroid Hiei –

 

– Miki Hoshii (Phat!) –

 

– Huang Lingyin: Cat Ver. (FREEing) –

Keep your eyes on the GSC Site next week for more info! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


∧_∧
( ・∀・) .。0 (Be sure to keep yourself protected from the heat!)
oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (Then enjoy your Summer to the fullest! ☆)
∪( ∪ ∪
と__)__)

Anyways, enjoy Comiket everyone!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Racing Miku: Sepang Ver.

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I spent the weekend shut inside my house, spending much more time with my aircon than with the sun. Although seeing all the people with suntans walking about really makes it seem like summertime…

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at a figure that has been beautifully tanned by the Summer sun…

The 1/8th Scale..

Racing Miku: Sepang Ver.! ★

The fastest diva under the sun is here in her Sepang Ver.!

The Hatsune Miku GT Project’s mascot character ‘Racing Miku’ was illustrated cheering on the team at the 2013 Sepang Circuit, and that version of Miku has now been made into a figure!

Her sleek curves and colorful wings – even the tanned color of her skin have all been faithfully preserved on the figure. The smallest of details from her unique design leave tons of highlights for fans to enjoy! Enjoy the company of the sexy tanned Racing Miku, ready to cheer you on whenever you need it!

Oooooooohhhh!!! (*´▽`*)

A 1/8th scale figure of the golden-brown tanned Miku-san from the Sepang race! ♪

Although Miku may be known for her long twin-tails, this version of her with her hair tied up in buns is also adorable! I also decided to take today’s photos in a section of the office filled with GSR goodies to better suit the atmosphere! ★

Her supple and sporty looking body is only made sexier by the lovely suntan! (*´Д`)=з

The darker skin is also contrasted beautifully with the use of clear, semi-transparent wing parts on her outfit! (`・ω・´)

Let’s see how she looks from the back! ♪

It only gets sexier as you get a good look at her twisted hips… not to mention the epic wing parts attached to her back!

One jump to victory!!ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Both her right foot and the placard she is holding her in her hands connect onto the base, holding her securely in place even with such a dynamic pose!

Now let’s take a closer look from the front! (σ・∀・)σ

At first glance the shape of her rib cage as well as her beautifully shaped breasts may jump at you, but the point I really think is delicious is the slightly elongated belly button!♡

The almost mechanical, spiky appearance of her outfit also contrasts with her soft looking skin very nicely! The slight gradient applied to the light blue areas on her outfit is also stunning! ε=(。・д・。)

The lighter untanned skin on her thigh reads ‘SUPER GT SEPANG’, and she also has a tattoo of the GSR logo on her flank… this version of Miku definitely has a little more mischievous charm to her than the normal Miku! ヽ(o´∀`o)ノ

Whilst she does have that mechanical feeling about her design… the parts you’d expect to look soft and fleshy do not disappoint!!

Just look at the line connecting her bottom and thigh!! Delicious!!

The creases on her outfit are simply perfect!! ( 。• ̀ω•́ )b
You can just picture the soft skin underneath so easily! Just try it!!

Once your’s arrives, be sure to take a close look from every single angle!!

A Racing Diva perfectly suited to the Summer!

Racing Miku: Sepang Ver.

She is currently up for preorder!

Orders at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the 20th August at 21:00JST! Don’t miss out! ♪

http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/frescawd00050.html/

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Finally another quick notice regarding GSR!

Personal Sponsorships for the Good Smile Racing Team are currently available, and if you become a sponsor you will also be able to get your hands on this figma Racing Miku 2014 ver.!

Racing Miku 2014 is here as a figma, ready to race around the circuit!

The official character of the Hatsune Miku GT Project: Racing Miku! The 2014 version of her was drawn by the up-and-coming illustrator Oguchi with a costume design by Shigeto Koyama, who has been involved in art direction of a number of popular anime series – and that unique design has been transformed into a figma for sponsors of the team to enjoy!

To find out more, please check the GSR Personal Sponsor Page:
https://gsr-global.ecq.sc/

Just look at the lovely gradient of her hair! More photos will be added to the product page at a later stage, so be sure to check the product page!
figma Racing Miku 2014 Ver.

Just last weekend, the team managed to place 4th during the Fuji Race! Miku will surely lead the team to victory during the next race! Keep your eyes on the team!! (`・ω・´)

 ☆ GSR Blog: http://ameblo.jp/stgt/
 ☆ GSR Twitter: https://twitter.com/gsr_swemy

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


∧_∧
( ・∀・) .。0 (Skin tanned to a perfect golden brown…)
oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (…is so very pretty!!)
∪( ∪ ∪
と__)__)

Anyways, see you again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan

Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

 

©saitom / Crypton Future Media, INC. www.piapro.net Illustration by saitom Costume design by Mari Shimazaki

Mikuzukin

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The first day of Autumn is here, but the Summer heat is still lingering on! I for one will get through the heat with my one-ice-cream-a-day policy! (`・ω・´)

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

1/7th Scale:

Mikuzukin! ♪

From SEGA’s rhythm game ‘Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- 2nd’ comes a 1/7th scale figure of one of the most popular ‘module’ outfits from the game, Mikuzukin! All the details of her outfit have been carefully sculpted onto the figure, including the large red hood with a cute little wolf peeking out from the top!

The figure is filled with various adorable highlights such as the white apron with flower prints, the large red ribbon on her chest and even the cute wolf shape she is making with her right hand! All the better to display in your collection, my dear!

Oooooooooooh!! (*´▽`*)♡♥


No wolf would dare harm something this cute! ♡

An adorable Miku-san dressed up in a Red Riding Hood outfit!

The amount of work that has gone into the outfit is spectacular! The frills and bows all over are lovely! The outfit looks so soft and fluffy that it’s actually really strange to touch it and find it is so hard! (゚A゚;)

This is how she looks from the back! ♪

The figure is posed in a fairly standard standing pose, but the twist in her hips and legs gives a slightly dynamic feeling to the figure!

The huge ribbon at her hips, all the frills of the skirt… the yellow ribbons on her knee socks… everything comes together and fits the pose so nicely! ☆

The slight bunching of material on her socks behind her knees and at her ankles is also fantastic!

Let’s get a slightly closer look shall we! (`・ω・´)ゞ

Not only are the creases realistic, the soft, smooth look of the socks is done so nicely – it really gives the illusion that she is wearing real fabric! ♡

Another thing I have to point out is her apron!

Not only do all the edges of the fabric feature intricate frills, even the stitching along the edges has been carefully included! Not to mention the cute pattern on the front! (゚A゚;)コ

The lacy edge of her socks and the lacy edge of her skirt also create a little border for the little glimpse of bare legs you can see inbetween!

The product as a whole is fantastic, but I could happily stare at these intricate little details for ages!! From the tips of her toes to the end of her fingers – the detail is simply astounding! =(。・д・。)

The original sculptor of the figure was Grizzry Panda, and his amazing work will be transformed into a PVC figure for fans all over the world to enjoy!

The little wolf is also included!! He gave up trying to eat Miku-san when he saw how cute she was! (*´Д`)

His expression is so very adorable! ♥

In the fairytale the wold might be the bad guy, but I get the feeling that this wolf isn’t going to cause any problems! Plus if you look from behind, the wolf’s ears stick out making it look like Miku has wolf ears instead!

Her nails are also painted the same color as her hair!, and if you look from an angle above, the increasing volume of her skirt becomes much more noticeable!

It’s like the module jumped right out of the game!
Be sure to add her to your collection! ♪

1/7th Scale:

Mikuzukin! ♪

She’ll be up for preorder from next week Monday! ♥

Keep your eyes on the GSC Website for more info!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


∧_∧
( ・∀・) .。0 (Outfits from fairytales…)
oノ∧つ⊂)
( ( ・∀・).。0 (…can be really adorable!)
∪( ∪ ∪
と__)__)

Anyways, see you again next week!!

Planning Team / Kahotan

Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

 

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