July 13, 2011 by Kahotan

figma Racing Miku 2011: First Win ver.

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　　　／ .ー　　ー＼ ← Machida from Max Factory
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　　　|　（__人__）|　　　”You only have one hour!”
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　　　ヽ　　　　　　　}　
　　　　ヽ　　　　　ノ　
　　　／　　　　　　ヽ

W-What?! (Gulp…)

I managed to grab this figure just before it went out to Hobby Stock – Takepi from Hobby Stock was on standby while I was taking my photos! Sorry! I really did apologise in person, and both Machida and Takepi both just laughed and told me it was no bother… what nice guys!!

Anyways, today’s figure review is of…

figma Racing Miku 2011: First Win ver.!

The Miku famous for being on the racing car of ‘GSR & Studie with TeamUKYO’!

I’m sure most already know by now, but they came in first place in their 3rd SUPER GT!

It was a race dramatic enough to make Aki-san shed tears of joy! Thank you to everyone who supported the team, as well as the team themselves, you guys did great!

As a commemoration to their first victory, this figma of Racing Miku will be included as a special extra to all personal sponsors of the team!

Let’s have a look at the optional parts that will be included!

First up, a parasol!

This is the actual design that the team’s racing queen was holding! Definitely needed for fans of the team! The parasol is opened up here, but she also comes with a closed one – you can see it in the first photo of her above.

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Oops! I was rushing and forgot to show what she looked like from the back!

This is how she looks from the back! 😛

Her twin-tail hair looks like it’s floating up at the ends, and is made from lovely clear plastic for a nice translucent effect. The shape of her skirt is also very unique and wonderful to look at!

Some of the white parts on her body are also translucent!

It really looks stunning! Max Factory really know how to make use of the translucent paint effectively!

A signboard!

This is the signboard that tells the driver’s how many more laps they need to do!

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　　　　／　　＼　 ,＿＼　　”Eh! But I don’t want those numbers!”　　
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　　 |　　､”　ﾞ)（__人__）”　）|　　　_＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿_
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＿＿／　　　　　　　　　　＼　 |_＿| | |　　　　　　　　　　　　　|
| |　/　　 ,　　　　　　　＼ｎ||　 | |　　　　　　　　　　　　　|
| | /　　 /　　　　　　　　　r.　（こ） | |　　　　　　　　　　　　　|
| | |　⌒ ーnｎｎ　　　　|＼ (⊆ｿ |_|_＿＿＿＿_＿＿＿_|
￣＼＿_､(“二）￣￣￣￣￣ｌ二二ｌ二二　＿|_|＿_|＿

… you might be thinking something like this, but worry not!

Decals for numbers 0~9 are included for you to choose which you want! Which means you can recreate your favorite race using the signboard! 😛

She also comes with an extra expression!
A super happy smiling face!

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　　　　　／　　 :::＼::／＼　　”I-It’s too happy…
　　　／　　　｡<一>::<ー>。　 I can’t look her in the face!”
　　　 |　　　　.｡ﾟ~（__人__）~ﾟj　　　　　　
　　　＼、　　　゜　｀ ⌒´,;／゜
　　　　／　 ⌒ヽﾟ　'”‘”´(;ﾟ　｡　　
　　　/　,＿＼　＼／＼＼
　　と_＿＿）_ヽ＿つ_;_ヾ_つ.;.

Plus a checkered flag to end the race!
Plus of course hands to hold the flag – so she can wave it around however you want her to!

The First Place Trophy!

An extra part perfectly suited to the figma’s ‘First Win’ subtitle! To both those who have sponsored in the past and those who are going to sponsor – you also deserve the trophy!

figma Racing Miku 2011: First Win ver. !

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　　　　／　　（●）　　（●）　＼
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　　　＼　　　　|r┬-| 　 ,／　| |　　　　　　　　　　|
　　　　ノ　　　　　 `ー’´　　＼　 | |　　　　　　　　　　|
　／´ 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 | |　　　　　　　　　　|
　|　　　　ｌ　　　　　　　　　　| |　　　　　　　　　　|
　ヽ　　　 -一ー_~､⌒)^),-､　　| |_＿＿＿＿＿__|
　　ヽ＿＿＿＿,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ-￣　　　| |　　|

2011 ‘GSR & Studie with TeamUKYO’ Personal Sponsor Courses…

Are available at NicoNico Chokuhan!

・[2011 figma included] Personal 7000JPY Sponsor Course
・[2011 figma included] Personal 10000JPY Sponsor Course
・[2011 figma included] Personal 30000JPY Sponsor Course
・[2011 figma included] Personal 50000JPY Sponsor Course

[NicoNico Chokuhan]

http://chokuhan.nicovideo.jp/special/kosupo2011figma

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

(C)Yuichi Murakami / Crypton Future Media, Inc.

July 8, 2011 by Kahotan

Cheerful JAPAN! Part 3: figma Miku Hatsune: Support ver.!

I went on a visit to the design team!

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　{　　⊂)（●）　（●）＼　 “They’ve been great to me ever since I joined GSC!”
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　!　　 !　　　`Y⌒y’´　　　　|　　← Currently on the web team.
　|　　 l 　　　ﾞー ′　　,／
　|　　　ヽ　　　ー‐　　　ｨ

I seem to have found something resembling a master figure at the boss’ desk…!

Ah! I’ve been searching everywhere for this one! I went through both the manufacturing and production teams in search of her… and now I find her with the design team! I feel kind of bad stealing it from the boss’ desk though… but there comes a time that the underdog must stand up to her superiors! 😛

The third part of the Cheerful JAPAN! Project:

figma Miku Hatsune: Support ver.

To support the relief efforts up North for a long time to come, Good Smile Company have created the ‘Cheerful JAPAN!’ project, which will be announcing a new charity product every month on the 11th for a year.

– Cheerful JAPAN! –
http://www.cheerfuljapan.com/

Know that by buying a figure you will also be helping out all those in the disaster stricken areas of Japan!

This is how she looks from the back!

The design is of course based on the original figma Miku which was released in 2008, but the silver on her clothes is slightly brighter than the original version! I really can’t believe it’s been three years since the original was released!

She also comes with a nice set of optional parts!

First up is her singing face and mike!

As the world’s most renown digital diva, she just has to have these parts included – not to mention they suit her perfectly! Obviously a separate hand to hold the mike is also included!

She also comes with a mike stand!

Plus you can even pose her holding the mike stand up like this! The mike on the stand can of course be removed – it’s really a detailed little extra!

It’s not Miku if there is no leek!

I remember when the original figma was released the whole of GSC was amazed at the quality of this leek… and even now I’m still impressed! She is only holding one in the image above, but there are in fact two included with the figma!

That covers everything that the original Miku figma had, but now we move into the new parts added for the Support ver.!

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　／　　─　　 ─＼　　　”Scroll down quickly!”
／　　（●）　（●）＼　
|　　　　（__人__）　　 |　　
/　　　　 ∩ノ ⊃　　／　∩ノ ⊃
(　＼　／＿ノ　　＼／＿ノ　
.＼　“　　／　　.　＼　“　　／

A smiling support face and a support flag!

An all new expression for figma Miku! Plus a vibrant orange flag with the Cheerful JAPAN! logo for her to show her support! Those red cheeks are so adorable! Miku is such an angel!!

And finally – pompons!

Just like with the Nendoroid version of Miku, the pompons are fitted with ball joints so they can be posed at all sorts of different angles!

The third part of the Cheerful JAPAN! Project!

figma Miku Hatsune: Support ver.!

She will be priced at 3000JPY, with shipping within Japan free of charge.

For each figma sold, Good Smile will donate 1000JPY to aid relief efforts!

Preorders will be available at the GSC online shop from 11th July at 11:00 until the 27th July at 20:00 (JST).

Orders will be made to order, so if you don’t order within the timeframe you’ll miss out! But you’ve got lots of time, so order when you’re ready!
For those in disaster areas whose addresses are likely to change, note that you can contact us to change the address at a later stage.

Those ordering, please take note of the following:

[Sales in 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://goodsmile.ri.shopserve.jp/m/ )

■ Orders must be made by 27th July at 20:00.
■ Delivery will be in late November.
■ Payment will be via bank transfer or credit card. Cash-on-delivery will not be an option due to the donation taking place before products are delivered.
■ For each sale made, 1000JPY will be donated to aid relief efforts.
■ Five figures per person will be available.
■ Delivery within Japan is free of charge.
■ 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 from 28th July at 11:00 (JST) until the 8th August at 20:00. (JST)
■ Delivery will be in late November 2011.
■ For each sale made, 1000JPY will be donated to aid relief efforts.
■ Five figures per person will be available.
■ Figures will be made to order.
■ Payment will be via credit card or PAYPAL. For more information please see: http://cheerful-japan-global.ecq.sc/help
■ Your credit card will be charged on order, and not when the product is sent, 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 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.

And finally, a quick notice!

Those in Japan will now have their Nendoroid Miku: Support ver.!

I hope you have given her the love she deserves! ^^

The Nendoroid comes with blank stickers that you can use to write your own message on and then stick on the flag! I want to see photos of the messages you come up with!
Write a message that will bring the spirits of those in Japan up, and send a photo of Miku holding that message up for all to see on the blog!

(･∀･) Title: Support Message!
(･∀･) E-mail: mikatan-b@goodsmile.jp
(･∀･) Deadline: 16th July 23:59 (Deadline extended!)

That’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again next week! (・∀・)ノ゛

(C) Crypton Future Media, Inc.

June 28, 2011 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Miku Hatsune: Support ver.

Miku will be sent out to everyone soon!

Nendoroid Miku Hatsune: Support ver.!

She was the first product to be sold as a charity product to raise money to support the relief efforts in Eastern Japan – for each figure sold Good Smile Company donated ¥1000 to the Japan Red Cross Society.

The final amount raised by Miku was ¥74,465,000!

I think that number is a good sign as to how much people care about helping out those in need. Thank you to everyone, and know that your money will be helping out someone in the affected areas!

Anyway, let’s move onto the figure review!

This is how the packaging looks!

This version of Miku uses the original Nendoroid Miku Hatsune as a base, but adds on extra expressions parts and other optional parts – a cheering face, a flag and pair of pompons for her to show her support!

Cheering pompons!

The inside of the pompons are fitted with a balljoint so they can be posed at all kinds of different angles! This was actually added in by the production team, and it is a most welcome addition!!

This is how she looks from the back!

This version of Miku uses the arm type of Nendoroid stand – although she can actually stand on her own using her long twin tails – the stand just allows for an many more poses and more stability.

The pompons can be removed easily!

The same bent arm and leg parts included with the original Nendoroid Miku are of course included with this version as well! Plus you can’t have Miku without that lovely singing face!

She also comes with the Hachune set!

That includes the facial expression, a different fringe part and of course her leek to wave around! Just looking at that face makes me smile. ^^

A support flag shaped like a music note!

Colored the same bright orange as the pompons – it’s really a color that just shines with happy energy! Let’s all work together for tomorrow!

Plus the brand new smiling expression!
A face never seen on any Nendoroids before – you can’t help but smile after seeing her so happy!

And inbetween the box and the inner cardboard…
There are postcards and stickers!!

The postcard is filled with illustrations from PIAPRO! The following user’s illustrations were used:

Miyako / Shiki / Harukero / Shinonagasukijira / Hashima / Kuuna / Raki / Puchidebiru / Kuuna / grani / Mae / Setora / pizzadev / Charyo / Enoki / mikoro / koro11 / Himerin /yuka / Yayoi / Yukino Ichinose / 968 / NE*GI / tk8d32 / Sorasara / Shiiro / Yuu / Shirotoami / Bokujyuu / 85 / Mizutakako / Kurenai Suzu / coikekke / Sakura Panda / Yuuki / Nanori / Mamomo / F＠N / Sakurausa / Urushizawa /syo-n /naa_co / Akkokko / Ume Cake / Matatabi Dango / siZuki / Sigma / Yanky Pirafu / shari / yuka / Zanryuu Denpa / Younosuke / Yanky Pirafu / Koroi / Hasurino / Sakuramichi / Kitajouinsakura / reo_n2 / Popon /

Thank you to everyone who allowed their illustrations to be included!

The stickers are for the back of the flag!

The GSC Mark is there if you want to use it, but otherwise you can write your own personal message. This version was written by Koyamada from the production team – it says ‘We’re all together!’.

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　　　　　／　　　─　　 ─＼　　　”Are you doing what I think you’re doing?”
　　　　／　　　（●）　（●）＼
　　　　|　　　　（__人__）　 |　＿＿＿＿＿＿＿_
　　　＼　　　　｀ ⌒´ 　 ,／　| |　　　　　　　　　　|
　　　　ノ　　　　　　　　　　　＼　| |　　　　　　　　　　|
　／´ 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 | |　　　　　　　　　　|
　|　　　　ｌ　　　　　　　　　　 | |　　　　　　　　　　|
　ヽ　　　 -一ー_~､⌒)^),-､　　| |_＿＿＿＿＿__|
　　ヽ＿＿＿＿,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ-￣　　　| |　　|

I’m going to be collecting the messages that everyone writes!!

Write whatever you think will help those in the disaster areas feel a little bit better! I want to get as many as possible and put them up on the blog!

(･∀･) Title: Support Message!
(･∀･) Email: mikatan-b@goodsmile.jp
(･∀･) Deadline: 11 July 2011 at 23:59 (JST)

More Nendoroids showing their support!

Other Nendos can also hold the pompons! You can make any of your favorite characters join in the support for Japan!

Nendoroid Miku Hatsune: Support ver.!

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　　　　　／　　　　＼
　　　／　　　⌒ 　　⌒＼　
　　／　　 ,（⌒）　　（⌒）､＼　　”Yay, she’s here!”　　　
　　| 　　 /// （__人__）// | 　　
　　＼　　　　｀ヽ_ノ　　／　
　　　　ヽ　　　, ＿_ , イ
　　／　　　　　　　|＿”＿＿__
　　| 　　ｌ..　　　／l´ Miku `l
　　ヽ　丶-.,／　|___＿＿＿_|
　　　/`ー､＿ﾉ　／　　　　　　／

She is being sent out on the 30th June!
They are being sent out in the order that they were ordered – so if yours doesn’t arrive don’t stress, it’s probably on it’s way! Also note that international orders will only be a month or so later – but don’t worry, she is coming!!

Another way to show your support is though the PRAY FOR JAPAN project run by KarenT, where you can download songs from the iTunes Store and Hatsune Miku Mobile and proceeds will be used to support relief efforts. If you’re interested check the link below! (Japanese only.)
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【 PRAY FOR JAPAN 】
http://karent.jp/special/charity

And finally a quick notice – Mikatan blog is taking a vacation from tomorrow the 29th June until the 4th July, as the GSC team is going on a training course – which means the next blog update will only be on the 5th July (Tues)!

Also during that time GSC will be at the JAPAN EXPO being held in France. Some of the staff will be doing a live broadcast from the event along with DWANGO which can be found here:

A Live Broadcast from the Nico Nico Booth at France’s Japan Expo -Day 1!
http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv54161834

There are some product introductions planned for the broadcast, so do tune in!

It’s a bit depressing to leave for so long – but that’s all for today!
I’ll see you all next month!! (・∀・)ノ゛

(C)Crypton Future Media, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

June 2, 2011 by Kahotan

Help Decide on the Design for the 2012 Nendoroid Snow Miku!

We have already reached June!

We’re fast approaching the halfway mark of the year… and WonFes is only 2 months away!

Even though we have moved into summer now… 　

We still have Snow Miku!

The left is the 2010 edition, and the right is the 2011 edition – she has also been released as a downloadable costume for Sega’s Project DIVA game!

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　　　　／　　⌒　　⌒ ＼　　　”What will the 2012 version look like?”　
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￣＼＿_､(“二）￣￣￣￣￣ｌ二二ｌ二二　＿|_|＿_|＿

We have a collaboration going on to help decide that!

A collaboration project between Good Smile Company and Piapro!

The 2012 Snow Miku

Costume Design Contest!

We’ll pick one design to be used for next year’s Sapporo Snow Festival Snow Miku!

　
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　　　　　／ ⌒　　⌒＼
　　　／　　（○）　（○）＼　　　”Ooh! Awesome!”
　　／ ///（__人__）/// ＼　　
　 |　　　　 `Y⌒y’´　　　 |　　
　　＼　　　゛ー ′　　,／　　
　　 /　　　　　ー‐ 　ィ

But, there is a bit of a theme that needs to be followed…

‘A 2012 Nendoroid Snow Miku Outfit that makes use of gems/jewels resembling snow or ice!’
Ooh! That seems like it’ll bring in lots of gorgeous designs!

So, in order to get some creative thoughts going I found a little blue jewel and let the previous Snow Miku hold it!

We won’t be able to use real jewels in the 2012 Snow Miku…
But we’ll make them look as realistic as possible!

Well, I say ‘we’, but the real hard work will come from the Good Smile production team… but I’ll be there to cheer them on! Thanks as always guys!

I believe this is the first time we’ll be putting jewels or gems into the design of a Nendoroid!

Snow Miku is known to bring lots of interesting challenges to the team, but it’s always a lot of fun to work on! (albeit a lot of trouble for the production team :P)

Details for entering a design can be found on Piapro’s website linked below, so if you’re interested take a look. (Unfortunately it’s only in Japanese.)

-2012 Nendoroid Snow Miku Costume Design Contest!-

http://piapro.jp/static/?view=2012yukimiku_detail

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　　　　　／　　─　　 ─　＼　　　　”Time to come up with a Snow Miku design!”
　　　　／　　　　（●）　（●）＼
　　　　|　　　　（__人__）　 | ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿_
　　　＼　　　　|r┬-| 　 ,／　| |　　　　　　　　　　|
　　　　ノ　　　　　 `ー’´　　＼　| |　　　　　　　　　　|
　／´ 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 | |　　　　　　　　　　|
　|　　　　ｌ　　　　　　　　　　| |　　　　　　　　　　|
　ヽ　　　 -一ー_~､⌒)^),-､　| |_＿＿＿＿＿__|
　　ヽ＿＿＿＿,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ-￣　　　| |　　|

I look forward to seeing all the entries!

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

(C)Crypton Future Media Inc.

May 18, 2011 by Kahotan

RACING Miku 2010 ver.

Aki came back from his trip to China yesterday! (･∀･)ﾉ

Look at his smile while holding a figure he brought home with him!

… well actually I kind of just forced him to hold it for a picture while he was in the middle of a serious meeting… ^^;

But the smile was genuine! Anyone would smile holding this beautiful figure!

RACING Miku 2010 ver.!

She is the official mascot of the ‘GOODSMILERACING with COX’ SUPER GT team that raced in the 2010 SUPER GT, who was originally illustrated by redjuice!

This is how she looks from the back!

Previously we only got to see the front of her from the original illustration, but now we get the full 360 degree Racing Miku! Figures are so wonderful! Just look at those sexy hips and back!

She is absolutely gorgeous!

The original illustration by redjuice gave a nice cool feeling to Miku-san, which is portrayed through the figure perfectly! She has a more mature feeling to the standard versions of Miku which just causes your heart to skip a beat when you see her…

Stunning thighs!

Could anybody not love the beauty in this photo?! I don’t think it’s possible!!

I’ve blown the image up quite a bit, but just look how detailed the stitches and wrinkles are on her clothes… wonderful work production team!

Although my #1 is definitely this area!

Just look at the way the collarbone is slightly visible through her smooth looking skin! Plus you can then enjoy the bare skin from her armpits to her breast – just as stunning!

Ready to work with her impact wrench!

For those who don’t know, it’s used to change wheels of the car as fast as possible! The black cord comes apart from the wrench and just needs to be pushed into it.

Plus a set of tools on her hips!

Only the wrench can be taken out, but you can see inside the pouch which is all just as carefully sculpted and painted as the outside!

If you look close you can even see the screwdrivers have both a star head and a flat head! How can you possibly get more detailed than that!

The boots have a metallic feel to them!

Once again, a perfect recreation of redjuice’s illustration in figure form – from the tips of the toes to the top of the head!

RACING Miku 2010 ver.
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　　　　／　　　　（●）　（●）＼
　　　　|　　　　（__人__）　 | ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿_
　　　＼　　　　|r┬-| 　 ,／　| |　　　　　　　　　　|
　　　　ノ　　　　　 `ー’´　　＼　 | |　　　　　　　　　　|
　／´ 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 | |　　　　　　　　　　|
　|　　　　ｌ　　　　　　　　　　| |　　　　　　　　　　|
　ヽ　　　 -一ー_~､⌒)^),-､　　| |_＿＿＿＿＿__|
　　ヽ＿＿＿＿,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ-￣　　　| |　　|

She’ll be out for sale from the 30th May!

For preorder and sales information, please take a look at our partner shops.

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

(C)redjuice/Crypton Future Media.INC

* Please note that this blog’s contents is originally written for a Japanese audience and is then translated for our foreign customers. All pre-order and release dates are the Japanese dates. Also note that not all products can be sold in certain areas

April 12, 2011 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 ver.

This is GSR’s Yama-chan!

It’s quite hard to start a conversation with him at first, but once you get to know him he is a very nice guy! He has helped me out a lot at the register during events before! Thank you, Yama-chan!

Plus he has brought me a new figure to play with!
What a loveable soul…! I’ll have to get him something next time!

Today we’ll be taking a look at….
Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 ver. !

Racing Miku is a character based off the original Miku that was created specially for the GT Project – and now she is joining the Nendoroid world again with a new design dubbed the ‘2011 ver’!

It’s the third design of Racing Miku so far!
This version was illustrated by YuiichiMurakami!

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　　　　　／ ⌒　　⌒＼
　　　／　　（○）　（○）＼　　 “That transparent effect…
　　／　///（__人__）// ＼　　 It makes Miku look so grown-up…!!!”
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　　＼　　　゛ー ′　　　　／　　
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This is how she looks from the back!

The way that her design keeps changing is a lot of fun! I think the highlight of this version is the beautiful gradient in the hair…

We’ve used clear plastic to recreate the effect on the Nendoroid!

Her hair, skirt and hair accessories all have a transparent effect to them just like in the original illustration. Even the patterns on her skirt have been carefully painted in!

Right, let’s start taking a look at the optional parts!
A closed parasol and a bent left arm!

Racing Miku is of course a race queen – she has to have a parasol!! Wouldn’t you love to see Miku like this on the track?

An open parasol, and an outstretched left arm!

Racing Miku is a race queen! She has to able to open her parasol!! Plus it looks great – even the inside of the parasol is incredibly detailed!

She obviously also comes with the arms and hands to hold the parasol!

The parasol has a nice pattern on the top!

It features a silhouette of Racing Miku along with the logo! I really think this is going to be one Nendoroid to be remembered!

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She also comes with an embarrassed face!

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　　　　ノ::::::::::::　　`ー’´　　　＼

I didn’t know she had that kind of side to her…!

Hahahaha!! It’s so adorable!!

She carries on with her work no matter how embarrassed she is…!
(At least, that’s the setting I’ve created for her :P)

At the moment it’s still a master figure so I’m not sure how well the expressions will be able to swap with other Nendos… but I hope they can!

Nendorocar!

But this isn’t the car that comes with her exactly… the car that comes included will be a completely plain white car – along with a number of decals for you to design the car however you like!

You can find a tutorial on sticking decals over that the blog written by Yama-chan, ‘GSR Report’… it’s only available in Japanese, though…

GSR Report:
http://ameblo.jp/goodsmileracing/

Riding in the Car! Vroom!! Σ（ﾟ∀ﾟ*）

You can even put Racing Miku inside the car for a whole new effect! If you put her twin tails out behind her it even looks like the car is speeding ahead!
The car does actually have moving wheels, by the way!

Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 ver. !
This Miku will only be available as part of the ‘GSR & Studie with TeamUKYO’ sponsor courses.

The courses she will be in are as follows:

・[2011 Racing Miku Nendoroid Included] 7000JPY Sponsor Course
・[2011 Racing Miku Nendoroid Included] 10000JPY Sponsor Course
・[2011 Racing Miku Nendoroid Included] 30000JPY Sponsor Course
・[2011 Racing Miku Nendoroid Included] 50000JPY Sponsor Course

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　|　　　　ｌ　　　　　　　　　　| |　　　　　　　　　　　|
　ヽ　　　 -一ー_~､⌒)^),-､　| |_＿＿＿＿＿＿__|
　　ヽ＿＿＿＿,ノγ⌒ヽ)ニニ-￣　　　| |　　|

You can order at NicoNico Chokuhan!

Orders are available until the 9th of May.

NicoNico Chokuhan
http://chokuhan.nicovideo.jp/special/kosupo2011

GSR & Studie with TeamUKYO Official Support Site
http://supergt.goodsmileracing.com/

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

(C)Yuichi Murakami / Crypton Future Media, Inc.

* Please note that this blog’s contents is originally written for a Japanese audience and is then translated for our foreign customers. All pre-order and release dates are the Japanese dates. Also note that not all products can be sold in certain areas

April 8, 2011 by Kahotan

International Orders for Miku Hatsune: Support ver. Start Today!

Nendoroid Miku Hatsune: Support ver.

Is being sold as a charity product in order to help those affected by the earthquake in Eastern Japan.

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Orders for those within Japan are now closed and we have already received a number of orders! Thank you to everyone who decided to order!

For each sale made, Good Smile Company will be donating ¥1,000 to the Japan Red Cross Society.

I will announce the final amount donated at a later stage once all orders are over. I really hope that the money will help those who are in need in these times of trouble!

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As of today, you can now order Miku for delivery to countries other than Japan.

This special version of Nendoroid Miku Hatsune comes with extra parts including a new expression, a cheering flag and a set of pompons to cheer on for those in Eastern Japan!
She will be sold for ¥3000, however there will also be a ¥2000 fee for international shipping.

You can order from today, the 8th of April, until the 21st April at 23:59.

Products will be made to order, so please be sure to place an order within the time limit if you want one!

– Goodsmile Online Shop-
http://goodsmile.ecq.sc/

Please note the following if you intend to order:

– A maximum of five figures per person is allowed.
– Products will be made-to-order.
– Delivery will be in late July 2011.
– Credit card will be the only payment method available for overseas orders.
– Your credit card will be charged on order, and not at the time of delivery.
– Shipping to any available countries will be charged at 2000JPY.
– Additional taxes and fees may apply when the product reaches your country. These fees are not related to Goodsmile Company in any way.
– Payment will be in Japanese Yen.
– Please email shop.overseas@goodsmile.jp if you have any queries. English or Japanese queries only please.

You can find an English FAQ at the following page:
http://goodsmile.ecq.sc/help

【 French 】

Pour la “Nendoroid Miku Hatsune Support ver.” que nous avons mis en vente caritative afin d’aider les victimes du séisme 2011 de la côte Pacifique de Tohoku,
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Les précommandes pour le territoire japonais se sont achevées hier.
Nous avons reçus énormément de commandes et nous vous en remercions du fond du cœur.

Pour chaque pièce vendue, Good Smile Company s’engage à reverser 1 000 yens à la Croix Rouge Japonaise.

Nous vous transmettrons un peu plus tard la somme totale collectée.
En souhaitant que votre aide redonne de l’espoir aux victimes du tremblement de terre.
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Aujourd’hui, nous lançons les précommandes pour les personnes vivant en dehors du Japon.

La “Nendoroid Miku Hatsune” est accompagnée d’un visage version Support, un Drapeau Support, un Pompon Support et un Sticker pour le Drapeau Support. Son prix est de 3 000 yens – Les frais de transport seront de 2 000 yens quel que soit le pays de livraison.

Les précommandes débutent le 8 avril 2011 5h00 (heure française) et s’achèveront le 21 avril 2011 16h59 (heure française).

Nous ne fabriquerons que la quantité en précommande. Veillez donc à commander avant la date limite indiquée.
Cependant aucune raison de paniquer, pressez-vous lentement^^

【 GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP 】
http://goodsmile.ecq.sc/

Avant de passer commande, veuillez lire attentivement les points suivants.

※ Il ne sera possible de précommander que 5 exemplaires par personne.
※ Nous ne fabriquerons que le nombre de pièces totales précommandées à la date limite.
※ la date d’envoi des produits est prévue pour la fin juillet.
※ Concernant le mode de paiement et compte tenu du caractère exceptionnel de cette vente, seules les cartes de crédits seront acceptées.
※ Le paiement par carte s’effectuera non pas au moment de l’envoi de la/les pièce(s) mais lors de la validation de la commande.
※ Les frais de transport seront de 2 OOO yens quel que soit le pays de livraison.
※ Les taxes et frais de douane inhérents au pays de livraison seront à la charge du client. Pour plus de détails, nous vous invitons à contacter le service des douanes de votre pays de résidence.
※ Le paiement sera effectué en Yen japonais.
※ Pour un support commercial ou technique, veuillez nous adresser vos questions (japonais ou anglais uniquement) à l’adresse suivante : shop.overseas@goodsmile.jp
※ Seule la quantité précommandée sera fabriquée. Par contre, les quantités précommandées dans les temps seront toutes honorées.。

Une FAQ en français est également disponible.

【 GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP FAQ 】
http://goodsmile.ecq.sc/help_french#faq

【 Chinese 】

为日本遭受地震灾害东北地区企划的慈善商品
「粘土初音MIKU 応援版」。

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昨天在日本国内的预约已经截止了。
感谢众多手办爱好者的预约。

每购买1个该粘土，GOOD SMILE将代表您向日本红十字会捐款1000日元。

最终的捐款金额，我们会追踪统计向大家报告。
希望大家的心意可以顺利传达到受灾的地区。

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从今天开始，面向国外的手办爱好者的预约在GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP正式开始。

为「粘土初音MIKU 」、追加「应援表情」「应援旗」「应援啦啦球」等全新应援部件。
价格为3000日元。运费为任何国家均为2000日元。

接受订货时间为日本时间
４月８日PM１２：００～４月２１日２３：５９

本商品为预约生产商品。在预约期间内的订单将会全数生产。
因此请不要着急，放心订购。

【 GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP 】http://goodsmile.ecq.sc/
国外预约前请阅读以下注意事项

※ 每人最多可购买5套
※ 本商品为预约生产商品。
※ 发货时间暂定于2011年7月下旬。按照订货顺序依次发货。
※ 为了实现早日捐助灾区，仅限信用卡支付。
※ 请在购买手续完成后使用信用卡支付
※ 送往任何国家的运费均为2000日元。
※ 关税及其他税款都将在发货时由客人自行支付。详细信息请咨询当地海关。
※ 仅接受日元支付。
※ 有任何问题，请联络 shop.overseas@goodsmile.jp。服务语言为日语和英语。
※ 本商品为预约生产商品。在预约期间内的订单将会全数生产。

有问题也可参考Q&A

【 GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP FAQ 】
http://goodsmile.ecq.sc/help_chinese#faq

– Notice –

With April here, it’s finally starting to warm up a bit here in Japan. In previous years I’ve always posted some letters related to the arrival of Spring, and this year I want to stick to that tradition!

Kuroyagi-san’s Letter Corner! Cherry Blossom Ver!
I’ve already received some mail relating to the Spring season, so here they are!

I was headed out shopping when I opened up my window and noticed there was some snow! I headed out to the shops with Yui and my camera and found some cherry blossoms trying their hardest to bloom through the snow… the blossoms might have been a little chilly, but they were still just as beautiful as ever! (*´ー｀*)

– ☆Saorin

Attached to this message you’ll find a little picture I took on my cellphone of some cherry blossoms. I had a Nendo Petite with me as well as my cellphone camera and they were just calling out for me to take a photo… (｀・ω・´)
I don’t think the blossoms are blooming all over the country just yet, and it might be a little harder than normal this year due to the earthquake… but I still hope you’ll do the Spring photos again this year!
– Luca

There are some places that are holding off with going to see the cherry blossoms in light of recent events, but personally I think cherry blossoms are really important at a time like this. They are always there blooming for us no matter what the circumstances are!

If you can find the time on a day with good weather, consider taking your favorite Nendoroid down for a visit to see the blossoms and take some pictures! I’d love to have some more Nendoroid Cherry Blossom pictures to show!

mikatan-b@goodsmile.jp

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

March 24, 2011 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Miku Hatsune: Support ver. is Here to Cheer on the Recovery of Eastern Japan!

After the huge earthquake that hit Eastern Japan earlier this month lots of people are living in very unfortunate circumstances in the East of Japan. Good Smile is trying to help in any way it possibly can.

All sales of Nendoroid Miku Hatsune: Support Ver. will support the relief efforts in Eastern Japan.
Each sale will contribute 1000 yen to the Japan Red Cross. Overseas sales will be available!

Today I’ll be doing a review for Support Miku! (`･ω･´)ゞ

Nendoroid Miku Hatsune: Support ver.!

First up is her normal face and standard pose!

This version of Miku is based on the normal Nendoroid Miku and comes with all the extra parts and expressions from the original. but also includes new parts such as a support face, a support flag and some pompons to cheer on the recovery of Eastern Japan!

Her singing face, bent left arm and twisted leg parts!

The perfect set of parts to recreate Miku in her singing pose. I’m using the twisted leg on her right, but you can also use her left leg instead.

Her Hachune face, Hachune hair and the famous leek!

The complete Hachune set is of course also included! You can pose her in the classic ‘leek swinging’ pose!

↑ Up to here has been the normal Nendoroid Miku!

The Support ver. contains everything you see above, plus…!

First up she comes with a brand new facial expression…

A bright, smiling face to cheer everyone up!

With this expression included that means the figure come with a total of four expressions!!

A support flag shaped like a musical note!

This is a collaboration between Miku and Good Smile, so the musical note is GSC’s orange! The flag reads ‘You are not alone!”, I hope Miku’s message reaches everyone it needs to!

You can also remove the bottom for a normal flag!

The reverse side of the flag is left blank so you can put whatever stickers you want on it. The one in this version features a GSC logo, but the figure comes with a couple of other stickers as well.

You can even write your own support message and fly a completely original support flag!

Once everyone has their Miku I’ll be have a photo contest to see what kind of support flags everyone manged to come up with! Also be sure to put it up on your blog to show your support!

She also comes with pompons to cheer everyone on!

These are actually attached by removing her hands entirely and attaching the pompons as hands. They are also an inspiring orange in color!

Nendoroid Miku Hatsune: Support ver.!

The normal Miku with a whole bunch of extras to show support to those in need!

Orders will be taken at the GSC Online Shop from the 8th April.

The figures will be made-to-order, so be sure to order if you wish to show your support. Further details about payment methods and shipping will be put up on the Good Smile Online shop in the near future.

Good Smile Online Shop:

http://goodsmile.ecq.sc/

If you are ordering from overseas, please note the following:

Overseas Sales

■ Orders start on the 8th April. More details will be revealed later.
■ Delivery will be in mid-July.

And finally,

A big thank you to Crypton for their support with this figure. Let’s hope that everyone in the East will be able to see loads of smiles again soon!

That’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

March 17, 2011 by Kahotan

Miku Hatsune: Tony ver.

Hi everyone. I’m finally getting back to blogging normally!

I hope my posts can bring a little smile to all those who need it in these times of trouble!

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

Max Factory’s

Miku Hatsune: Tony ver.!

A new figure of Miku based on the famous illustration by Tony! Even the transparent feeling from Tony’s original illustration has been transferred to the 3D rendition!

Let’s take a look at this image first! (･∀･)ﾉ

This is the original illustration!

When you compare it to the figure you’ll notice just how similar they really are!

The figure is sculpted by Chieri! Sculpting the figure so close to the original illustration must have been quite the task! As expected of Chieri!!

This is how she looks from the back!

The hair swirling all around her really gives a nice dynamic feeling to the figure. The light colors that Tony uses in his illustrations are also very apparent in the figure version!

Miku always has nice thighs showing!

It really gives a sexy feeling to the figure… it also really makes it feel like a figure sculpted by Chieri…!

The bodyline from her waist down to her bottom is also fantastic!

A cute smile!

It really is a perfect conversion of Tony’s Miku! She’s so cute!!

The silver painting on her top is stunning!

Oooh… I never thought the parts that looked so good on the master figure would come out just as nice on the final product!! Oh, and I didn’t pick this angle for any specific reason by the way… 😉

Her hair features beautiful clear plastic!

As you move toward the tip of the the hair it becomes more transparent. You can see here just how detailed it is as well!

This is how the base looks!

It looks like something out of the near future… very appropriate for a virtual idol!

You can also see that the twintails each have a transparent rod to support them. The figure comes with a little explanation sheet which will explain where all the pieces fit into.

She has a mike in her right hand!

The mike can be removed and replaced whenever you want. She even has a manicure done on her fingernails… it looks so neat!

Service Shot!!

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|　　　（__人__）　　　|
＼　　　`Y⌒y’　　　／ヽ
（ヽ、　゛ー ′　　/￣）|
|　｀`ー――‐”|　　ヽ、.|
ゝ　ノ　　　　　ヽ　ノ　|
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Miku Hatsune: Tony ver. !

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.　|　　　⌒（_人_）　　　　　　　　　　　／　　　　＼　　　　”Tony Miku Please!”
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　　ヽ　　　　　ノ　　　　　＼　　＼　　｀ ⌒´ 　　　　_／
　　　/　　　く.　＼　　　　　　＼　ノ　　　　　　　　　　＼
　　|　　　　＼　＼　　　　(⌒二　　　　　　　　　　　　　|
　　 |　　　　|ヽ、二⌒)、　　　　　＼　　　　　　　　｜　 |

She was sent out from GSC on the 16th March!

Deliveries to certain areas cannot be made due to the recent earthquake, but as soon as possible products will be sent out.

For ordering details or questions please check out our partner shops.

All of our future products may be delayed due to shipping problems, planned blackouts and circumstances with the shipping companies, but we will strive to keep them all on the same schedule they are currently on. It’s hard to determine how things will turn out in the current circumstances, we hope everyone will understand!

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

March 9, 2011 by Kahotan

Good Smile Company Celebrates Miku Day!

Today is the 9th of March!

It’s Miku Day!

Today at ZeppTokyo is the ‘Hatsune Miku 2011 -38’s LIVE IN TOKYO’ event and GSC will be there to exhibit some figures!

The picture above is how it looked yesterday. There will also be a sales booth up today, so if you’re joining the event be sure to take a look at the GSC booth!

And during the live event…

This commercial will be showing!

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　　　／　　（○）　（○）＼　　　 “Oooh!
　　／ ///（__人__）/// ＼　　　 This style looks familiar!”
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　　＼　　　゛ー ′　　,／
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If you’ve seen the ‘Hatsune Miku (Θ) Dou iu Koto na no!?‘ video I featured on the blog before, then you’ll realize that this commercial for Lat-type Miku is in fact based off that video! We even worked with the original author of the video P-san so that we could get it to look as similar as possible! Thank you P-san!

The commercial will also feature on the GSC site today from 21:00!

If you can’t make it to Miku event then be sure to check it out here:

Good Smile Official Site: http://www.goodsmile.info/

Plus there is another bonus for those at the event…

If you’re at the live then you’ll get this Miku: Sakura Version Charm!

They were made especially for this event by Good Smile!

It’s small, but still excellent quality!

Even though we didn’t make that many the same GSC quality is still there!! Both Gakkun who was in charge of production and myself are proud to be giving them out at the event! We’re not quite in spring yet so the cherry blossoms are not blooming yet, but you can keep this Miku by your side in the meantime! ^^

Anyway, that’s all for today!

I hope today turns out to be a great day for both you and Miku!

Hope to see you all again tomorrow! (・∀・)ノ゛