May 30, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Mutsuki Kai-II (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

In the language of flowers, the Japanese camellia means reserved kindness and pride. I often enjoy looking up the meanings of flowers when I see them!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Mutsuki Kai-II!♥

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the first Mutsuki-class destroyer, Mutsuki Kai-II! She comes with three face plates including a standard expression, a combat expression and a half-damaged expression. She also features joints in her hips to better facilitate various different action poses.

Various effect parts to display her firing her turrets and torpedoes are included for combat scenes, and she also includes long sleeve parts to recreate her half-damaged appearance as well as a scarf based on her Valentines illustration. Be sure to display her with the previously announced Nendoroid Fubuki Kai-II and Nendoroid Yudachi Kai-II and form an adorable fleet in your collection!

“Are you really that interested in me?”

The first Mutsuki-class destroyer in her upgraded form, Mutsuki Kai-II is joining the Nendoroids! The lovely gradient in her hair, her confident and energetic expression and even the Japanese camellia flower on her ship parts have all been faithfully included! Not to mention that lovely little peek at her stomach too!

Her outfit has also been faithfully reproduced – with her navy-blue jacket.., the moon-shaped accessory on her chest and more!

Here she is displayed with the Nendoroid Yudachi Kai-II! Unfortunately Fubuki Kai-II was off to China for production so I was only able to get a two-shot!

I look forward to displaying them altogether once they are released!

Let’s take a look at all the Nendoroids in the series so far!

How far we have come!!

You can find this complete list of Nendoroids and other KanColle products over on the Kantai Collection -KanColle- page!

But anyway, let’s get back to Nendoroid Mutsuki Kai-II!

As with most of the KanColle Nendoroids before her, she comes complete with turret firing effect parts as well as torpedo effect parts which make for a powerful combat scene!

▲ The fluttering of the ribbon on her chest also adds a nice dynamic feel!

And once she gets into battle, she also might end up in this form!

She comes with a Half-Damaged face plate! ˚‧º·(˚ ˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥ )‧º·˚

“Nyannya… I should be able to take this amount of damage…!“

Isn’t she just adorable!

I just want to pet her on the head until she feels better when I see this expression! The extra long “moe” sleeves are also a lovely addition! ((´д`●))三((●´д`))

▲ The arm parts are separated here for more articulation and more poses! ♪

The moe sleeves also match up with her standard smiling face plate very nicely! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

▲ You can also remove the ship parts for a more everyday kind of pose! ♡

If you use the half-damaged face plate in place of the combat expression while firing…

You can pose her in a bit more of a timid combat scene!! The lovely thing about Nendoroids is that you can easily recreate your own original scenes like this!! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

Last but not least some seasonal based bonus parts!

A Scarf & Box of Chocolates to recreate her Valentine mode!

“Here are some chocolates from me! Ehehe, enjoy! “

The gentle smiling face together with the cute wrapping of the heart-shaped box shows just how much thought she has put into the gift. ♡

Be sure to add the cute Mutsuki-class destroyer to your collection! ★

Nendoroid Mutsuki Kai-II!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ☆

In addition, all purchases of her from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will also come with a ‘Nendoroid Mutsuki Kai-II’ Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base & Clear Ocean Display Sheet as a bonus!

▲ The base is the approx. 8cm x 8cm type. The clear sheet is A4 in size!

Be sure to consider it when preordering! ヽ(*´∀｀)ノ

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April 19, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Fubuki Kai-II (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Hello everyone! Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe) from the Corporate Planning Division here! Today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Fubuki Kai-II!

“11th Destroyer Division, Nendoroid Fubuki – heading out!”

From the popular browser game that is celebrating its 4th anniversary in April 2017, ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the first Fubuki-class special destroyer, Fubuki Kai-II! She comes with three face plates including a standard expression, combat expression and half-damaged expression.

The Nendoroid has been tuned to allow for more action scenes with additional joints added to her hips. She also includes a variety of effect parts including turret firing effect parts, torpedo effect parts, effect parts to display her gliding along the surface of the water, machine-gun water pillar effect parts as well as a smokescreen effect part allowing for all sorts of action scenes! Enjoy the 4th anniversary of KanColle together with the Nendoroid KanColle series, which has also been running for nearly four years!

Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: Nendoroid
Release Date: 2017/10
Price: ¥4,630 (Before Tax)
Sculptor: JUN (E.V.)

One of the many products planned as a part of the Kantai Collection -KanColle- 4th anniversary celebration, the first Fubuki-class special destroyer, Fubuki Kai-II is joining the Nendoroid series!

The Nendoroid has been beautifully sculpted with her uniform and ship parts keeping faithfully to the original illustration! Even the areas that were not visible in the original illustration have been sculpted and painted in lovely detail! ♪

Look at these lovely ship parts on her back! ♡

▲ Her little bit of tied-up hair and the torpedo launchers on her legs are articulated for various different nuances! ♪

I spy a little anchor on the underside of her ship parts! (ΦωΦ)

▲ She also has anchor marks on her socks! ♪

Nendoroid Fubuki Kai-II comes with a total of three face plates, starting off with the standard expression that I have been using up until now!

Bent left and right arms are also included which when used with the standard expression will make for the lovely cheerful pose below!

▲ A lovely little peek at her belly button!

Her second face plate is a combat expression which is perfect for posing her heading into battle or with fighting effect parts!!

Placing her in a more combat-orientated stance instantly changes her character from the innocent, cute ship girl into an appearance more suited to a destroyer!

She also comes with turret firing effect parts, torpedo effect parts, effect parts to display her gliding along the surface of the water for even more options!!

▲ The strap for her turret is made from faux leather to easily place it in various poses. You can also have her hold the turret with either hand!

Last but not least we move onto her third face plate which I always love to see on KanColle Nendoroids…

Her Half-Damaged Expression!

▲ It was cute and I was happy so I made a GIF.

Why is it that Nendoroid with crying faces are always so cute!! I feel like I should feel sorry for her, but all I can think of is how cute she is!! This expression could be used for all sorts of different situations!!

▲Even more effect parts! Machine gun fire creating water pillars as well as a smokescreen! You can just imagine her cute voice shouting out “No! Stop!”!!

You can also use this face plate with the bent arms for this pose!!

▲ Don’t you just want to rush to her side and protect her?

Nendoroid Fubuki Kai-II!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 21st April 2017!

Plus, orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a nice set of bonus items including a Nendoroid Fubuki Kai-II’ Special Box Sleeve, Special Nendoroid Base & Clear Ocean Display Sheet!

* Bonus base is a square 8cm x 8cm type.

The Clear Ocean Display Sheet is A4 in size and works great as a background photography or just for displays!

▲You can see it is slightly transparent here!

Using both the Clear Ocean Display Sheet and the Special Nendoroid Base really help to bring out the KanColle world!!

▲ You could also place the sheet underneath Nendoroids to display them gliding on the ocean!

Be sure too consider it when preordering! (*´ω`*)

⇒ See all the GSC KanColle Items Here: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/kancolle

The Kantai Collection -KanColle- game’s 4th anniversary is quickly coming up, and thus we will have figma Fubuki up for preorder at the same time as the Nendoroid at the same time to celebrate!!

Stay tuned for more info!☆

Bonus Photo!!

▲ Nendoroid Fubuki Kai-II wearing one of the Nendoroid More: Dress Up Suits that are currently up for preorder!

（´-`）.｡oO（I often looked at products back when I wrote for the GSC Lab Blog, but reviewing prototypes is so much more… emotional…)

Suwabe / twitterID：＠gsc_suwabe
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

March 28, 2017 by Kahotan

Murakumo Kai-II (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Today’s Main Feature!!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at the 1/8th scale…

Murakumo Kai-II!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a new addition to Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s “Wonderful Hobby Selection” series of top quality figures – the fifth Fubuki-class special destroyer, Murakumo in her Kai-II form!

The figure has taken care to capture Murakumo’s charm as faithfully as possible – from her lovely long legs wearing dark stockings all the way up to the impressive long hair flowing behind her. Her 12.7cm twin high-angle gun mounts as well as the sharp appearance of the ship parts above her head have also all been faithfully included! Be sure to add the determined Murakumo Kai-II to your collection!

“It’s finally time to demonstrate the power of my upgrades in battle!”

The latest in the Wonderful Hobby Selection from Max Factory comes a lovely 1/8th scale figure of the fifth Fubuki-class special destroyer: Murakumo in her Kai-II form!

The gentle curves of her body and the contrasting sharp appearance of her ship parts make for a figure filled with so many highlights!! ヽ(*´Д｀*)ﾉ

From the back you can see the incredible dynamic sculpt of her hair as it flows behind her!

The pose is based on her standard Kai-II illustration from the game! She stands on one leg in a rather simple pose, but the dynamic appearance of her hair makes it look like the whole figure is dashing forward! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

What exactly is the Wonderful Hobby Selection?

A selection of products brought to you by Good Smile Company, featuring only the highest quality figures. Meticulous sculptwork, intricate paintwork with unique artistic flair and superior quality products made for those wanting to add only the best to their collection.
Experience the Extraordinary.

You can find a list of all the products in the series over at the WONDERFUL HOBBY SELECTION page: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/whs/

But anyway, let’s get back to Murakumo Kai-II! ヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟヽ三ﾉﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉ

A lovely determined smile and cute eyes with sharp corners makes for an adorable expression, and her body is absolutely stunning!! (/ω＼)

The way the outfit sticks so closely to the shape of her stomach and the detail of the creases formed from that really shows the quality of the sculpt! You get a feel for the softness of her bare skin even though it is all covered up!!

Also note the collarbone!! It also looks rather impressive!

The tights covering her legs are also gorgeous with a lovely glossy look!

The thing to note here is that the slimmer parts of her legs have a darker appearance while the thicker areas are light as the fabric stretches! ★

Her rather characteristic loafer shoes also have a lovely texture as well as a mechanical appearance to them!!

Areas such as beneath her shoes were obviously never visible on the original illustration, but they have been specially thought out and sculpted for the figure!

The same thing goes for the area underneath her mini-skirt….! I really can’t go into much detail but let me just say that the artisan’s at Max Factory really know how to capture the feeling of different fabrics!! Be sure to take a nice close look once she joins your collection!!! I can’t say anything more than that!!

Let’s go back to the her hair again for a second! ♪

I already touched on the movement, but there is another thing about this hair that really stands out – the paintwork on the upper areas is a different color to that of the underside!! (°Д°；≡°Д°；)

The underside has a slightly lighter blue to it that not only brings out the three dimensional feel of the figure but also adds an extra light and bouncy feeling to the hair as it flows behind her! ♪

The little bunches of hair tied up to the sides of her face are also faithfully included on the figure – and in lovely detail too!

Be sure to take a nice close look once she joins your collection! ♥

Last but not least, let’s take a look at the ship parts! ヽ(ﾟ◇ﾟ )ﾉ

Just look at the amount of detail!!

They are not only detailed, but also can be moved around spun around for different nuances when posing!!

Scale figures generally focus on the details more than the playability, but it’s always nice to have these moving parts for a little extra fun as well!! It’s the little things that all come together to create an absolutely stunning product! ♥

Be sure to add the fifth Fubuki-class special destroyer to your collection!
Murakumo Kai-II!

She is currently up for preorder! ★

This product is a Wonderful Hobby Selection item which means that in Japan she is exclusive to the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP, but note that our international partner shops will also be stocking it similar to other products!

You can preorder her from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP below – orders close on the 27th April 2017 at 12:00JST!

⇒ ONLINE SHOP

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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

March 8, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Ushio Kai-II (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Ushio Kai-II!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the 10th Ayanami-class destroyer in her upgraded form – Ushio Kai-II! She comes with three face plates including a standard expression as well as an uneasy expression and a crying expression that both match up with her apprehensive personality.

Her ship parts, camouflage patterns, turrets and even the little animal print on the belts around her legs have all been faithfully captured in Nendoroid size! She also comes with effect parts to display her firing her turrets and torpedoes allowing you to pose her in battle scenes! A bag filled with roasted sweet potato is also included to bring out the feeling from her limited Autumn illustration in the game! Be sure to add Nendoroid Ushio Kai-II to your collection and give her the confidence she needs to succeed!

“Nendoroid Ushio, heading out!”

The 10th Ayanami-class destroyer in her upgraded form is joining the Nendoroids! Her cute sailor uniform, headband, twirl in her hair, gentle eyes and of course her ship parts have all been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size!

▲ The little ship parts around the edges of her skirt are also included!

TThis is how she looks from the back! ♪

The camouflage patterns on her ship parts as well as the belts around her legs have all been preserved in Nendoroid size! She is a little work of art!

Along with all these details and ship parts she also comes with two lovely alternate face plates! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

The first of which is this uneasy expression!

I can just imagine her whispering “I-I’ve found an enemy ship…“

The expression really brings out her personality nicely, and those sunken eyebrows make me wish I could jump to her side and protect her!

If you combine this expression with the turret and torpedo firing effect parts you can pose her in battle against her enemy with a bit of a worried look on her face! ヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟヽ三ﾉﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉ

▲ From this angle you can see the little bunny mark on her turret!

Plus as I’m sure you’ve noticed the barrels on the hand-hold turret can be moved around to better match your poses!

Moving onto her third face plate…

A crying expression! (/ω＼)

Maybe not quite crying… but she really looks like she is about to burst into tears!!! It’s just too adorable!!

In the pose above she is also crossing her arms over her chest similar to the way she looks in her half-damaged illustration, which is actually where this expression originally comes from!! Somehow it makes me feel like I’m doing something to her that I shouldn’t be doing…

If you move the arms out of the way not only do you get to see her chest a little better and you’ll also notice that there is a nice gap between her top and her skirt for a little peek at her belly button!

▲ Even as a Nendoroid she has rather impressive curves!

The figure is so much fun to look around from all sorts of different angles! Even if she is looking at me about to burst into tears which I do feel a little bad about!!

Plus as always with the KanColle Nendoroids she also comes with food parts! This time around its a bag of roasted sweet potatoes! ♥

“Sweet potatoes always taste best in Autumn“

Partially recreate the Autumn limited graphic from the game!! (∩・∀・)∩

You can also combine it with the crying expression…!

▲ This expression is ready to tell so many different stories!

Be sure to add the 10th Ayanami-class destroyer to your collection!
Nendoroid Ushio Kai-II!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 14th March!

Plus as usual, purchases from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a ‘Nendoroid Ushio Kai-II Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base as a bonus!

*The base will be a standard 8cm x 8cm base.

Be sure to consider it when preordering! (●´Д｀人´Д｀●)

■ Good Smile Company Kantai Collection -KanColle- Products
http://www.goodsmile.info/en/kancolle

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Preorder Deadline Notice!

The following products have preorders closing on the 9th March 2017 at 12:00JST! Don’t miss out!

⇒ Full English Preorder Deadline Schedule

There are quite a few items with GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Exclusive bonuses as well, so be sure to consider that when preordering!

Nendoroid Utaha Kasumigaoka

Bonus: Acrylic “Koisuru Metronome” Nendoroid Base Keychain

Nendoroid Co-de: Kashu Kiyomitsu -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de

Bonus: Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Kashu Kiyomitsu -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de Ver.

Nendoroid Co-de: Yamatonokami Yasusada -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de

Bonus: Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Yamatonokami Yasusada -Hanamaru- Uchiban Co-de Ver.

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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

February 13, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Nagato (Kantai Collection KanColle-)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

This weekend is WonFes!! Along with various items on sale we will also have many brand new figure announcements and prototypes on display! Look forward to the weekend! ♪

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Nagato!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the first Nagato-class battleship – Nagato! She comes with three face plates including a confident standard expression, a shouting expression for combat as well as a gentle smiling expression. Her four turrets are all separately articulated for all sorts of posing options, and each come with their own effect parts to display her lighting up the ocean in battle!

The Nendoroid also comes with a bamboo broom and apron which fans may recognize, as well as a glass of orange juice which all allow you to display her in some less militaristic poses! Be sure to add the super-dreadnought and pride of the Japanese navy to your collection and enjoy all sorts of different situations in Nendoroid size!

“Created as the first battleship of the Eight-Eight Fleet Program, I am the nameship of the Nagato-class battleships – Nagato.”

A super-dreadnought battleship that was the pride of the Japanese navy is joining the Nendoroid series! Her long black hair, pointed eyes, huge ship parts and equally impressive bust… everything about Nagato has been faithfully captured in Nendoroid size!! ♡

As a side note, Nagato is the 35th KanColle Nendoroid excluding any of the abyssal ships! ヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟヽ三ﾉﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉ

▲ You can hardly see her back due to sheer size of the ship parts!

The four different turrets are all independently articulated allowing you to display to suit all sorts of different situations! ☆

▲ Posed gallantly cruising along the ocean! ♪

Along with her rather serious standard expression, she also comes with a shouting face plate to pose her chasing down the enemy fleet in battle!

“All cannons, prepare barrage! FIRE!“

She also of course comes with firing effect parts for ALL of her turrets, which really shows off her impressive firepower! But that’s not all…!

“Don’t underestimate the power of the Big Seven.“

The ship parts can open out to the left and right to pose her fully deployed for attack! The fiery effect parts look great with Nagato, but I could also see them looking great on some other KanColle Nendoroids as well! ε=(｡・д・｡)

▲ The sculpt makes them look like very wild flames!

You may have noticed from the last photo that the turrets themselves are also highly articulated! Just take a look at this animation to get a better idea!

The ability to move them around so much more playability to the figure! Be sure to play around with each turret until you find the perfect look! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Anyway, I’ve gone through the more serious side of Nagato, but I’m sure lots of fans also want to display her with a more everyday kind of look, which is why her third face plate is a much more gentle smiling expression! ♡

(She looks like a kind neighbourhood land lady here!!)

A bamboo broom as well as an apron are also included which suit the gentle expression so nicely! ε- (´ー`*)

▲ The creases in the apron are so nicely sculpted!

As a side note, the parts work with her shouting expression too! ♪

▲ You can also have her hold the broom this way up!

Last but not least!

A glass of orange juice from the navy base counter bar!

It might be a non-alcoholic drink, but this pose makes her look a bit like she is inviting you to come drink with her!! The Nendoroid allows you to enjoy poses from epic combat scenes to more everyday drinking and cleaning scenes! Simply select the pose that you think suits her best – or mix it up whenever you feel like a change! ♥

A Nendoroid of one of the Big Seven!
Nendoroid Nagato!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

Plus as usual, purchases from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a ‘Nendoroid Nagato’ Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base as a bonus!

*The base will be a standard 8cm x 8cm base.

Be sure to consider it when preordering! (●´Д｀人´Д｀●)

■ Good Smile Company Kantai Collection -KanColle- Products
http://www.goodsmile.info/en/kancolle

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The 2017 Winter WonFes Site is Open!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

Be sure to check out the website above for more information! The latest update also includes new information about out campaigns with Crunchyroll and Tokyo Otaku Mode, so be sure to take a look!!

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figma Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat ver.

Preorders close on the 21st February 2017 at 21:00JST! ♥

Make sure you don’t miss out on preorders as she will be exclusive to certain events and sales from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP!

⇒ PRODUCT DETAILS

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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID：@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

February 3, 2017 by Kahotan

Shimakaze (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe) from the Corporate Planning Division here!

Today I’m going to be taking a look at Phat’s 1/7th scale figure…

Shimakaze!

“Come on Rensouhou-chan, let’s go together!”

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a 1/7th scale figure of the first Shimakaze-class ship, Shimakaze! She has been posed taking a little breather while sitting on top of a large Rensouhou-chan together with two more Rensouhou-chans around her creating a complete scene for fans to enjoy in their collection!

Each of the Rensouhou-chan figures have been sculpted with unique poses and expressions to really bring the figure to life. Shimakaze herself is in a rather relaxed pose as she sits upon Rensouhou-chan with a cute look on her face! Be sure to add her in your collection!

PRODUCT DETAILS

I’m sure if you’re anything like me you can’t wait to get a closer look at Shimakaze herself, but before we go onto the main attraction I first want to take a look each of the adorable Rensouhou-chan figures that are all around her!

1) Rensouhou-chan Chair!

▲ That expression looks like one of absolute bliss to me! He is so very cute!! You can also see the difference in texture between Rensouhou-chan and the tube at the bottom which has a shinier appearance!

2) Nooo! Rensouhou-chan!

▲ Perhaps he is embarrassed because of what he can see from down there! He is so very cute!!

3) Huggable Rensouhou-chan!

▲ A Rensouhou-chan in the arms of Shimakaze! I hope he is alright! He is so very cute!!

Personally I think #3 is the best! He looks so adorably pitiful!

But anyway, that gets the Rensouhou-chan introductions out of the way, so let’s move onto Shimakaze!

▼ A full body shot!

▼A quick spin around!▼

The details on her uniform are all faithfully included on the figure! Those golden buttons, long white gloves, red and white pantyhose, super miniskirt as well as the black strings that are peeking out the top of the skirt are all included to create an amazing rendition of Shimakaze in figure form!!

(Her unexpectedly flat chest is also faithfully included!)

From a lower angle…▼

The thingamajig on her back is also sculpted with great detail! The bent body part of Rensouhou-chan as Shimakaze sits on him is also crafted beautifully! (｀・ω・´)

Take a look from this angle too! ♪

Those thighs are also quite a treat to the eyes…
Hold on? Is her skirt open?!

Only those who decide to add her to their collection will be able to know what lies beyond that skirt!!

Phat! Company’s 1/7th Scale…
Shimakaze!

CURRENTLY UP FOR PREORDER! ♡
ORDERS AT THE GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP ARE OPEN UNTIL THE 2ND MARCH 2017!

（´-`）.｡oO（No matter how many Shimakaze figures I get she never ceases to amaze me…)

Suwabe / twitterID：＠gsc_suwabe
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

January 20, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Pola (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

They say that people come to like beer as they get older, but I still don’t like it very much. I wonder if I will ever awaken to its hidden deliciousness…!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Pola!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the third Zara-Class heavy cruiser – Pola! The unique ship parts of the Italian ship have been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size and feature a high degree of articulation for all sorts of poses. Firing effect parts for her turrets are also included to display the heavy cruiser in combat!

Pola is known for her love of alcohol, and thus her optional parts include a bar counter with three wine bottles as well as a wine glass and some pasta to really suit Pola. She also comes with both a tipsy expression as well as a dead drunk expression allowing you to display her in various different stages of inebriation. Enjoy the taste of a victory drink with Nendoroid Pola by your side!

“Buon Giornov! I’m the third Zara-Class heavy cruiser, Pola!”

The Italian heavy cruiser with amazing armor and defensive capabilities, Pola is joining the adorable Nendoroid series! The stand of hair between her eyes that covers up her forehead, heavily armored chest area and elegant frills and ribbons on her outfit have all been carefully converted into Nendoroid size! ♥

▲ Even the shape of her hand is based on the illustration!

Another thing to note is that Pola’s outfit isn’t just a normal blouse… the area underneath her arms is actually opened up and reveals a little extra bit of skin – which is of course faithfully included on the Nendoroid design!! (/ω＼)

From the front you can hardly see this opening, but from the sides you definitely get a nice little peek at her flank! ♪

As usual her ship parts are also highly articulated and the turrets can be moved up and down allowing for all sorts of different posing options! Firing effect parts for the turrets are also included to better recreate combat scenes! ★

But the two things that most people think of when they think of Pola is her adorable stress-free voice and of course her love for alcohol…

…take a closer look at her hands above! <○><○>

Not only that, but her second expression is…

A tipsy expression! (灬ºωº灬)

A cute blush on her cheeks and blank eyes! ♥

You can just imagine her calling out to you with an “Admiral, everything feels so happy…” or one of her other similar lines from the game! Plus as you may have noticed you can adjust the ship parts on the back in all sorts of different ways!! ヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟヽ三ﾉﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉ

There are little jointed parts all over for more options, and the one side of the ship parts can all be moved and connected onto the other side for quite a change in appearance!

▲ You can change the ship parts to be more vertical instead of horizontal

（´-`）.｡oO（It reminded me of some kind of transforming robot while I was taking photos!)

Anyway, moving onto her third face plate…

“Aren’t you going to drink, Admiral?“

“It’ll warm you up nicely! ♪“

A drunk expression for a level past tipsiness! The fact that she has a wine glass and bottle in hand just completes the pose! It even looks a bit like she is staggering around! ♡

Last but not least, she also comes with a bar counter filled with more to drink and a little meal to eat! ヽ(*´∀｀)ノ

Nothing says ‘Italy’ more than a delicious pasta dish and a selection of wine bottles! ♪

A banquet for the fleet!

▲ The power of alcohol comes out on this face! ♡

Her expressions and ship parts alone are absolutely amazing, but in addition all the little accessories allow for an endless number of possible situations to enjoy!

▲ “Which one should I drink next…?“☆

Enjoy her in combat mode, drunk mode or simply cute mode! ♡
Nendoroid Pola!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 24th January 2017!☆

Plus as usual, purchases from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a ‘Nendoroid Pola’ Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base as a bonus!

*The base will be a standard 8cm x 8cm base.

Be sure to consider it when preordering! (●´Д｀人´Д｀●)

■Good Smile Company Kantai Collection -KanColle- Products
http://www.goodsmile.info/en/kancolle

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The 2017 Winter WonFes Site is Open!

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Be sure to check out the website above for more information! We will also be running a campaign at a later date – more info about the campaign at the link above too!

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Upcoming Preorder Deadlines!!

The items above all have preorders at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP closing on the 26th January 2017 at 12:00JST! Make sure you don’t miss out!! There are also some items with exclusive purchase bonuses! (･∀･)/

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January 11, 2017 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Hatsuzuki (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan) Today I’m going to be taking a look at the latest ship in the Nendoroid KanColle fleet…

Nendoroid Hatsuzuki!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the fourth Akizuki-class air-defense destroyer – Hatsuzuki! She comes with three face plates including her standard expression, a sidelong glance as well as a smiling expression. Just like Akizuki, her Choujuusenchihou-chan 10cm gun turrets can be detached and displayed on their own.

Nendoroid Hatsuzuki comes with both turret firing effect parts as well as torpedo firing effect parts allowing you to recreate a variety of combat scenes! Other optional parts include a plate with a cutlet for her to hold, a canteen as well as the sugar candy she received from Isuzu! She even comes with a utility boat in case of emergencies, allowing you to recreate all sorts of situations in Nendoroid size!

“Nendoroid Hatsuzuki heading out! Leave this one to me!”

The fourth Akizuki-class anti-air destroyer Hatsuzuki is joining the adorable Nendoroid world! Her unique hairstyle that looks a bit like animal ears has been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size together with her monochrome outfit!

The hair-band she has in her hair reads ’61st Destroyer Division’ with a little anchor mark on the one end, and the ship parts are all sculpted in lovely detail for fans to enjoy in their fleet! ♥

The adorable Choujuusenchihou-chan gun turrets can be spun and moved around for all sorts of fun posing options! (*´ｪ`*)

▲Those spinning eyes are so cute!

In addition, both of the turrets as well as the torpedo launcher on her back all come with firing effect parts allowing you to quickly transform her into combat mode! ♪

“Turrets at the ready! Let’s go!”

Along with her standard expression which has been used for all the photos above, she also comes with this expression with a pompous sidelong glance!

” …either way, I will protect you… until the very end.”

Moving back to her standard expression, this pose suits it perfectly!

Can everyone see that detail?! (；・`ω・´）

Just look at her hands!!

Look at the way she is pulling the gloves down onto her hands!

The way they are sculpted to look so stretched out to put her in the “Let’s do this” kind of pose!! It’s the little details like this that really bring out the magnificence of figures!!

Even though there is absolutely no skin showing, the way the glove ‘wraps’ around the hand forces your mind to picture the bare hand on the inside of the glove and the uninterested eyes of the standard expression are looking away as if it’s just another day on the job – the figure really tells a while story with just a single pose!

This pose isn’t even in the product description, but I loved it so much I had to cover it in detail here!!

I get the feeling that I’m only really getting through to a very specific type of fan by focusing on this glove… but it really made such an impact on me! Just this glove is enough to get my imagination and dreams thinking of all sorts of things!!

But moving on, she also comes with the usual food parts!

First up we have a plate with a cutlet!

▲ I’ve never made a cutlet before, but if Hatsuzuki gives me a smile like that I’d be happy to make her one!

On that note, her third face plate is this cheerful smiling expression! ♡

▲ A rather reserved smile, but still so adorable!

She also comes with a canteen as well as sugar candy!

If you have ever listened to her 15:00 time announcement line you may remember that she received both of these items from Isuzu! The line from the game just said “water”, but we interpreted that as a canteen for the Nendoroid! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Plus! A little utility boat is also included!!

You can display it beside her or with other ships for various display options!

Be sure to add the reliable destroyer to your fleet!

Nendoroid Hatsuzuki!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ☆

As usual, purchases from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will also include a Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base as a bonus!

Be sure to consider it when preordering! ♪

*The base will be the standard 8cm x 8cm type.

Also note that Hatsuzuki’s sister ship Nendoroid Akizuki shipped out to stores yesterday!

⇒ PRODUCT DETAILS

You can find the blog review by Chan-shuu-senpai here:
Nendoroid Akizuki (KanColle)

▲ She even comes with a half-damaged body!

They will be fun to display together when Nendoroid Hatsuzuki is released! ♡

▲ I can just imagine the two of them chatting! ♪

Nendoroid Pola is also on the way!

I can’t wait to see what optional parts are included with her! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

■ GSC’s KanColle Product Listing
http://www.goodsmile.info/en/kancolle

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Lots of preorders are closing this week!

Preorders from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP are all closing on the 12th January!!

There are also lots of items with exclusive bonuses, so don’t miss out! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

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December 6, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Kiso (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Christmas is coming up and it falls on a weekend!! Although I think it’ll just be your everyday weekend in my case! Perhaps I’ll buy a really sweet cake to enjoy by myself!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Kiso!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the 5th Kuma Class Light Cruiser – Kiso! The Nendoroid is based on Kiso Kai-II, but also comes with interchangeable parts that allow you to almost completely recreate her normal version as well. She also comes with a ‘too sweet’ Christmas cake as her food part, which comes as both a single slice as well as the rest of the cake!

Her normal ship parts make use of a Nendoroid joint and a flexible arm part, while the torpedo tubes on the Kai-II parts can be transformed to fire two loadouts simultaneously to show off her enhanced combat abilities! The included torpedo effect parts are designed as zero-distance torpedo explosion parts used when enemy ships are close on port or starboard!

She comes with both a valiant standard expression as well as a shouting expression for combat scenes and her sword can be displayed both drawn and sheathed allowing for all sorts of posing options! Be sure to add the powerful Nendoroid Kiso to your collection and enjoy a glorious victory with her by your side!

“You’re still worried? Just believe in me.”

The 5500 ton light cruiser with a confident attitude toward anything – the Kuma-class ship Kiso is joining the Nendoroids!! Even in chibi size her sharp eyes, confident mouth and the peek at her belly button through her outfit have all been preserved perfectly!! (´ー`*)

The accessories around her hips, her sabre and cape have all been beautifully sculpted!

▲ Even the inside of the cape has been painted red!

Her ship parts feature a northern camouflage pattern giving an intimidating appearance even from the back! (/ω・)

▲ The fluttering of her cape and the golden accessories look lovely!

She comes with two face plates including her fearless standard expression as well as a shouting combat expression!

Plus as you probably noticed, her hat can be removed and her sword can also be drawn from its scabbard! She suddenly looks ready for battle!!

In addition, if you remove this section on the ship parts and then spin them around… I can’t really explain it with words, so I instead decided to make a GIF! (∩・∀・)∩

I hope this made sense to someone!!

Once this part is removed and deployed like above…

“So weak!!“

You can display the torpedo launchers firing two loadouts at once!

In addition, the torpedo launchers also come with these zero-distance torpedo effect parts! ♪

▲ I think this is the first time we’ve seen this shape for effect parts! (灬ºωº灬)

PLUS! Her ship parts, legs and skirt all come with interchangeable parts…

Which allow you to display her in her normal version!

▲ Her eyepatch and shoulder armor are also come in normal mode!★

Without her cape she suddenly looks like a much younger character!

The ship parts even have ‘Kiso‘ written on them! ♪

▲Her normal version has a non-pleated skirt that flutters about more!

To summarize… the Nendoroid not only comes with a selection of effect parts for combat scenes, but she can also be displayed in both Kai-II and normal mode allowing for a huge selection of display opportunities!! ♡

But that’s still not all! There is one type of optional part that is always included with KanColle Nendoroids! The food accessory!

“Christmas… I guess it’s not that bad.“

She comes complete with a Christmas cake that’s ‘far too sweet’ for her! Also note the little fork for her to hold the slice! ♪

There is even a chocolate plate on the top! ♥

▲ The slight bumps on the side for layered icing is also lovely!

You can also take the slice with the fork in it and put in back in for a full cake instead!

Be sure to add the cute and confident cruiser to your collection! ☆

Nendoroid Kiso!

She will be up for preorder from the 8th December!

As usual, orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will come with a ‘Nendoroid Kiso’ Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base as a bonus!

Be sure to consider it when preordering!

*The base will be a 8cm x 8cm base.

Plus we also have many more KanColle Nendoroids on the way! Look forward to them!!

◆ Nendoroid Hatsuzuki ◆

◆ Nendoroid Pola ◆

Last but not least, a rerelease announcement!

On the same day Nendoroid Kiso goes up for preorder, the rerelease of Phat! Company’s Nendoroid Playset #04: Western Life A/B Set will also be going up for preorder! ☆

Nendoroid Playset #04: Western Life A!

“Due to popular demand, this diorama playset for Nendoroids is being rereleased! This playset provides an elegant Western-styled home for your Nendoroids and is separated into two sets; this A set is the window-side of the room, and is designed as a living room for your Nendoroids.

· The window is made from translucent parts for a realistic window-like effect. The included carpet is made from felt and can be stuck on however you wish.
· A variety of high quality, Nendoroid-sized items including a tea set, table and chair are all included. Give your Nendoroids the luxurious life they deserve!
· The A and B sets can be connected to form a single, larger room.
· The playsets can be combined both horizontally and vertically, creating an easy display space for your Nendoroids.

– Set Contents –
Grandfather clock, mirror, wall-mounted lamp, floor lamp, flower vase with stand, table, tea set, chair and a felt carpet.

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An elegant tea set, chair, table and a large window with beautiful curtains! ☆

▲ If you take a look at the photo with Kiso above, I made the outside a winter snow scene!

Nendoroid Playset #04: Western Life B!

Due to popular demand, this diorama playset for Nendoroids is being rereleased! This playset provides an elegant Western-styled home for your Nendoroids and is separated into two sets; this B set is the door-side of the room, and is designed as a dining room for your Nendoroids.

· The door can open and close, and the included carpet is made from felt and can be stuck on however you wish.
· A variety of high quality, Nendoroid-sized items including a dining set, a fireplace, stuffed animal display and a beautiful painting are all included to give your Nendoroids a classy home.
· The A and B sets can be connected to form a single, larger room.
· The playsets can be combined both horizontally and vertically, creating an easy display space for your Nendoroids.

– Set Contents –
Fireplace, painting, stuffed animal head, wall-mounted light, dining table with two chairs, candlestick, wine bottle with a glass and a felt carpet.

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A mature wine set with a classy dining table, fireplace and more!

You can also make use of the included attachment parts to connect the two rooms both horizontally… as well as vertically for a 2-storey home!

▲ You can also place other rooms from the set on the sides to create a whole display area!

Be sure to consider it for your collection! ♪

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November 25, 2016 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Yudachi Kai-II (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Today’s Main Feature!!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a closer look at…
Nendoroid Yudachi Kai-II!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the fourth Shiratsuyu class destroyer in her upgraded form – Yudachi Kai-II! She comes with three face plates including her standard expression, a confident smile to bring flashbacks of the battle of Solomon as well as a blushing smile that captures Yudachi’s innocent side.

She comes with a torpedo to hold in her hand as well as more torpedoes all with shark faces painted on – these can be displayed by her side or instead firing outward to recreate scenes from the game! Effect parts to display the torpedoes launching, shooting effect parts and the fiery effects seen on illustrations of Yudachi Kai-II are all included allowing for all sorts of different combat scenes – recreate the ‘Nightmare of Solomon’ right in your Nendoroid collection!

Just like the previously released Nendoroid Shigure Kai-II she also comes with a swimsuit body part to recreate her ‘Summer’ seasonal outfit! Yakisoba and shaved ice are also included for her to hold to recreate the illustration! Be sure to have an amazing party together with Nendoroid Yudachi Kai-II!

“Come now, let’s have ourselves a lovely party!”

The fourth Shiratsuyu class destroyer Yudachi is joining the Nendoroid series!! The Nendoroid is based on her Kai-II upgrade which gives her those belligerent red eyes, the cute animal ear-like tufts of hair and the lovely white scarf wrapped around her neck! (*´ｪ`*)

In addition to the Kai-II details her standard sailor-style outfit, white sails and even the rotor on the back have all been sculpted so adorably!

▲ Also note the little torpedoes on her thigh! ♪

Face plates include the standard expression above, as well as…

An adorable smiling face that just makes you think of her cute ‘poi!’ way of talking, as well as…

“I’ll show you the ‘Nightmare of Solomon’!!“

A confident smile that shows off her fearless side as she sails into battle is also included!! ε=(｡・д・｡)

In addition, the photo above also makes use of the included fiery effect parts as well as the hand-held torpedoes that also feature flame effects!

Some of you may remember this pose above as it captures the illustration by kujouitiso that was used for this previously announced scale figure of Yudachi Kai-II! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

▲ 1/8th Scale Yudachi Kai-II (December 2016 Release)

Plus as with most of the KanColle Nendoroids she also all sorts of effect parts to recreate battle scenes! From torpedo firing effects to cannon firing effects – just look at this firepower!!

▲ The shark faces on the torpedoes match with her expression nicely !☆

The gun battery parts of her ship parts are also articulated allowing you to fire in all different directions as well! (∩・∀・)∩

▲ The firing effect parts attach into the holes of the cannons!

You can recreate even more different scenes by displaying her with the previously released Nendoroid Shigure Kai-II! ♪

▲ I can picture all sorts of different stories!

Plus, there is still more!!

Just like Nendoroid Shigure Kai-II she comes with a swimsuit body to recreate her Summer seasonal outfit!

Plus she also comes with shaved ice and yakisoba to bring out the Summer atmosphere even more!! The parts can also be detached from the hands and be displayed separately or given over to other characters! (●‘∀‘●)ﾉ”

The little details on the food such as the pink gradient on the crunchy shaved ice or the green nori flakes and pickled ginger on the yakisoba are such a pleasure to see! Also note the little spoon and chopsticks!!

▲ This photo also gives a peek at her belly button!

They also work well with the smiling expression!

▲ It’s like she is offering you the shaved ice!
How could anyone say no to this smile?!

Enjoy a lovely party together with the cute Yudachi!
Nendoroid Yudachi Kai-II!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 29th November!

As usual, orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will also include a Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base as a bonus!

Be sure to consider it when preordering! ٩( ‘ω’ )و

*The base will be a 8cm x 8cm base.

Plus we also have many more KanColle Nendoroids on the way! Look forward to them!!

◆ Nendoroid Kiso ◆

She will be up for preorder quite soon!! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾

◆ Nendoroid Hatsuzuki ◆

◆ Nendoroid Pola ◆

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