Nendoroid Kaga

A sneak peek of today’s review…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Recently the offices have been really hot so I often reply on some ice cream to cool off a little. Simple vanilla ice cream in a cup is my current favorite!

But anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Kaga! ♫

The fourth character to join the Nendoroid series from the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ is the aircraft carrier, Kaga! She comes with three expressions including her standard expression, a glaring expression as well as a smiling expression. She also comes with optional parts such as planes to display soaring around her, as well as her bow and arrow.

She also comes with a kotatsu table for her and he fellow aircraft carrier Akagi to sit at, along with some delicious stew for them to enjoy! A container for rice which she can carry around is also included. All sorts of items allowing you to display her more comical side together with Akagi.

Apologies for the wait, admirals! (*´▽`*)

Another aircraft carrier that takes pride in being a part of the First Carrier Division – just like Akagi! ♡

The calm, composed and beautiful Kaga looks absolutely lovely! (*´Д`)

Just like Akagi, she also comes with a load of optional parts! First up are these little planes too display flying around her, as well as her bow and arrow – all important aspects of the aircraft carrier characters! (ノ`・∀・)ノ

“Don’t worry. I’ve got this.”

I can just hear her saying that line in my head!! She looks so confident! (゚A゚;)

Another thing I love about her is the blue outfit in complete contrast to Akagi’s red outfit! The ship deck part is also made in lovely detail! Σ(・Д・」)

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

Today we’re joined by Kaga’s planner, Kyojin!!

(・∀・) “Kaga is the fourth Nendoroid in the KanColle series, but just like the previous characters she comes with a fun selection of parts to choose from! Take a look for yourselves!”

Ooooooohhh!!! (°Д°;≡°Д°;)

(・∀・) “She comes with a pile of tangerines, as well as a bowl of ‘nikujyaga’ stew which comes up in her time announcement lines all the time. The various food shows just how much Kaga loves to eat… she is after all one of the few who can surpass Akagi! The rice container in the image above is actually included with Akagi… but Kaga comes with one for herself which she can hold instead!”

“I shall not relinquish this!”

Ooh! It might be a little hard to tell from the photo, but the rice container can be held nice and close – it connects onto her perfectly neatly! This expression seems to suit her so nicely too! (*´Д`)b

(・∀・) “It was loosely based on her half-damage expression – a kind of, quiet but angry expression!”

The expression has a fairly mature air to it as well… if a somewhat troubled!

(・∀・) “The expression can actually be used for all sorts of poses depending on how you look at it! Another example will come later!”

By the way… all this food is on a lovely little table…! Σ(・Д・」)

(・∀・) “That’s right! She even comes with a kotatsu table… which even has the heater on the bottom!”

Oooh! Lovely!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

The kotatsu also seems to have a second cushion with it… a red cushion…

(・∀・) “Indeed! This is of course to allow for this!”

Oooohh!! (*´▽`*)

Just look how happy Akagi-san is munching on her rice together with Kaga!♡

(・∀・) “Considering the parts that Akagi came with, we really wanted to be able to pose the two of them together like this! But there is another scene… a slightly sadder scene that can also be reenacted with the Nendoroids…”

Hmm? Kyojin seems a little depressed all of a sudden…?

( ・ ・) “Akagi and Kaga are destined to part during the war…”

(´ ;ω;`)(´;ω; `)

( ・ ・) “Those of you who know the actual ships will know that historically… Kaga sunk one day before Akagi. You can even recreate their parting like this!”

All sorts of possibilities with the various expressions and extra parts… meaning all sorts of fun to be had! The parts really allow for a story to be told! (`・ω・´)

(・∀・) “Displaying her together with Akagi or the other KanMusu girls will bring out the KanColle universe more than ever!”

Bring the cool and composed Kaga home with you to keep you company!

Nendoroid Kaga!

She is scheduled to go up for preorder on the 15th May!

By the way… Nendoroid Akagi is scheduled to ship out from GSC on the 14th May, which means… Kaga is being officially announced one day after Akagi’s release! (。・ω・)ノ゙

I wonder if this was a planned schedule…?

(・∀・) “Haha! Of course it was! Plus this time we’re also preparing the usual GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP Bonus!”

Ah, the special product sleeve and stand, right? (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

– Special Sleeve and Stand –
(*Image is an example from Akagi)

(・∀・) “Kaga-san actually features in the background of Akagi’s special sleeve! What will Kaga’s sleeve design look like? You’ll have to wait and see!!”

Keep your eyes on the GSC website and Twitter for updates!!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( o・ω・).。0   (Today was a good day! Tomorrow will surely be as well! ♪)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

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Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Tomorrow is the start of the ‘Golden Week’ holiday period in Japan, and yet it seemed like there were already a lot less people at my local station today… I guess some people started their holidays a little early! I for one look forward to becoming a hikkikomori and hiding in my room for the week! (`・ω・´)

Anyways, today I’m going to be taking a look at a product which was announced yesterday…

Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan!

From Kantai Collection -KanColle- comes a palm-sized PVC soft vinyl figure of Shimakaze’s Rensouhou-chan! You can easily display him as a standard figure, but he also comes with Velcro attachments on his legs and on the back of his head to place him in all sorts of interesting places! Take Rensouhou-chan with you no matter where you go!

A Rensouhou-chan figure to enjoy no matter where you go! ☆

He is a soft vinyl figure with Velcro attachments allowing him to be placed securely in all sorts of places! The Velcro is both on the bottom and on the back of his head!

The sculpting is also simple yet adorable, with even things like the propeller and ‘Zegamashi’ writing faithfully preserved in figure form! (ノ`・∀・)ノ

Size comparison with an iPhone!

He is currently planned to include 40cm of Velcro, but that might change – this is just a prototype after all… he is still in development!

< Photo from GSC’s Birthday Party Yesterday!>

Rensouhou-chan looks great with sweets! He must be just as sweet as them! ♪

That reminds me!

How many of you know about the…
Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan Dairy!

It started a few days back and has been updated every day since!

You can view the photo diary over at the GOOD SMILE COMPANY OFFICIAL tumblr! ♡

There are still more photos to come after Golden Week too, so keep your eyes on the tumblr for more!: Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan Dairy (tumblr)

There were a couple of photos added today as well!

(・∀・) “There is actually another version of Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan too!”

Today we’re joined by Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan’s planner, Station Yamada!!

(・∀・) “There is an alternate ‘Damaged’ version of him which is exclusive to the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP!”

Ahhh! So adorable!! ヽ(o´∀`o)ノ♥︎

(・∀・) “Bent turrets, bandages and of course the alternate expression… He’s so cute!! Obviously he also includes the Velcro just like the standard version, meaning you can enjoy him in all sorts of places!”

Let’s see where we can place him around the office! (`・ω・´)ゞ

– Desk Post –

– Back of a Chair –

– Jacket Rack –

He blends in so well no matter where I put him!! ε=(。・д・。)

Once again a quick warning that the damaged version is only available at the GSC Online Shop! You won’t see him in stores later, so don’t miss out!!

(・∀・) “I’m hoping Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan can become a figure that can connect everyone’s hobby to their everyday life!”

Hmm… why are their camera sounds coming from one of the office’s meeting rooms…?

There is also a clearly hand-made ‘Do Not Open’ sign up on the door… but this is in fact because one of the Racing Miku Racing Queens for 2014, Kelal-san (@kelal0808) was invited for a special photo shoot for figure sculpting!

I had to grab a quick photo for myself too!! ♥

< Kelal-san and the Rensouhou-chans! >


Oooohh!!! (*´Д`)

I envy those Rensouhou-chans so much right now!!
I wanted to be in that position in their place!!

Thank you very much for you time, Kelal-san! ♥

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

 

It’s so much fun to take photos of these Rensouhou-chans… ー(ノ)´∀`(ヾ)

The photos also each tell a little story in my mind too! ♪

Great for photos and easy to take with you anywhere!

Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan &

Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan: Damaged Ver. 

They’re both up for preorder now!

Orders at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the 28th May at 21:00JST! Don’t miss out!

GSC Online Pages:
Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan
Dokodemo Rensouhou-chan: Damaged Ver. (Exclusive)

 

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Finally a quick notice!

This weekend on the 3rd and 4th May, the second race of the 2014 SUPER GT will be taking place at the Fuji Speedway!

The GSR team ‘GOODSMILE RACING & TeamUKYO’ will of course be there too! We managed to take first place in the first race, but will the goddess of victory be smiling on the team this weekend too?
We’ll find out soon!! (ノ`・∀・)ノ

Race Schedule:
http://www.goodsmileracing.com/en/race/raceschedule2014/ (GSR Site)
GSR PR Twitter Account: @GSR_PR_Blog

 

Plus one more notice!

Good Smile Company has officially become a sponsor of the SUPER GT Motor Sports! To commemorate the announcement, the GT Official Shop will be selling these ‘SUPER GT x Hatsune Miku Post Cards’ as a set of three at the Fuji Speedway this weekend!

Here are the designs for the postcards…!



They’re TOO cute!! ♡(*´▽`*)

CHANxCO’s illustrations really are just too adorable… and they’re waiting to be picked up by fans at the event!

You can find out more about GOODSMILE RACING on their official site:
http://www.goodsmileracing.com/en/

Don’t forget that you can also become a personal sponsor for the team! The deadline for applications is the 12th May! Certain sponsor courses also come with Nendoroid Racing Miku 2014!

Personal Sponsor Applications: https://gsr-global.ecq.sc/

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( o・ω・).。0   (The next blog update will be the 7th May!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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Bath Time Collection: Ryujo & Kitakami!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I once tried drinking hot sake in an open air bath… it didn’t take long for me to feel rather flushed. Just thinking about it makes me feel a little tipsy!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at two products which were announced today…

Bath Time Collection Ryujo
&
Bath Time Collection: Kitakami! ♡

Two new friends to join the Bathtime Collection series of bath toys!

The reason they look so shiny is because they are made with a different material to Nendoroids and most figures – they’re specially made to be strong against water and heat! ( -ノェ-)

Let’s start off with a closer look at Ryujo-chan!

Bath Time Collection: Ryujo!

From the popular ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes the third character to join the Bath Time Collection series of bath toys – Ryujo!

The design is based on an illustration of Ryujo by popular illustrator CHANxCO, and also features a wind-up motor which is designed to work both in water and on the ground! Enjoy the company of the cute Ryujo in the bath or anywhere else!

Ryujo is posed laid out on the deck of her ship with a very confident expression on her face! She’s so adorable! (●´ω`●)

Her characteristic visor is also of course included!

(・∀・) “A long awaited product release of Ryujo-chan!”

Today we’re joined by Kyojin from the planning team!

(・∀・) “Ryujo is actually my favorite Kanmusu, so I’m super happy to see her!”

She also looks cute from the back! ♡
CHANxCO’s lovely illustration has been so faithfully transformed! (*゚ー゚*)

(・∀・) “This time around we’ve also increased their ability to withstand hotter baths! Take a look at the bottom of the product description!”

Ah! It’s changed to 45°C! <●><●>

(・∀・) “The Kanmusu have had their equipment upgraded!!”

Next up we have Kitakami-sama!!

Bath Time Collection: Kitakami!

From the popular ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes the forth character to join the Bath Time Collection series of bath toys – the light cruiser Kitakami!

The design is based on an illustration of Kitakami by popular illustrator CHANxCO, and features a wind-up propeller unit allowing her to speed along the water!

She is placed in such a lazy, carefree looking pose!! It’s perfect! ♡

Kitakami herself looks great, but so does the equipment on her back and the torpedoes she is lying on! (。・ω・)ノ゙

(・∀・) “By the way, the motor parts of both the characters can be removed!”

If you just want to put them on display and not use them as bath toys, then this should make that easier! (*´Д`)

H-Hold on a second… these attachments! I wonder….

Ooh!! You can swap the two types of motors around!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

I wonder if this was by design… or if they just happened to work out like that…?

(・∀・) “Haha… this was completely by design!”

Darn… I was about to claim I was the first person to figure it out… ( °д°)

(・∀・) “The units can also be swapped out with the previously announced, Bath Time Collection: Akagi!!”

Ooh… so you were even thinking about cross-compatibility with the previous release! If you grab more than one be sure to try switching the parts around – it might be fun to see the different Kanmusu moving about in different ways!

Anyway… it’s hard to do a review of bath toys without water… so here’s a quick video review too!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pean6Cn1js

Well… what did you think?

Ryujo-san moves forward so adorably!
Kitakami wavers to the side a bit… suits the carefree look! Oo。。( ̄¬ ̄*)

Fun to display and fun to play with!!

Bath Time Collection: Ryujo! &
Bath Time Collection: Kitakami!

They’re up for preorder as of today! Orders at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP will be going on until the 21st May 2014 at 21:00JST! Don’t miss out!! ー(=゚ω゚)ノ

That reminds me… yesterday was the KanColle 1 Year Service Anniversary! We’ll be bringing all the admirals out there many more products, so look forward to them! To celebrate the anniversary, I thought I’d go through all the KanColle items that are currently up for order! (`・ω・´)

– Max Factory –

figma Akagi


GSC Online: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/maxfigwd00222.html
Orders open until the 30th April 2014 at 21:00JST!

Orders from the GSC Online shop also include a ‘Damaged Deck’ part!

Kongo: Half-Damage ver.

GSC Online: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/maxscajp00024.html
Orders open until the 30th April 2014 at 21:00JST!

A sexy Kongo for fans to enjoy right by their side! ♡

– Phat! Company –
Medicchu Akagi


Medicchu Haruna


GSC Online: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/phaothwd00002.html
GSC Online: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/phaothwd00001.html

Orders open until the 14th May 2014 at 21:00JST!
Medicchus of Wo-class and Naka-chan will also be coming soon!! (ノ)´∀`(ヾ)

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 (*´▽`*).。0   (Tomorrow is Nendoroid Sakura Day!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

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Medicchu Kancolle Akagi & Haruna!

Today’s blog features these two characters!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Whenever I buy a pack of twelve takoyaki from somewhere, more often than not I get asked ‘Would you like 2 sets of chopsticks?’. I’ve become very used to answering ‘Just one set is fine, thanks!’ (;´∀`)

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at two of Phat! Company’s upcoming products:

Medicchu Kancolle Akagi &
Medicchu Kancolle Haruna! ♡


 

From the popular game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes two figures based on illustrations by Kengou Yagumo, here to join the brand new ‘Medicchu’ series of chibi figures!

The Medicchu series is bigger than the Minicchu series, allowing for much more detail to be put into the ship and weapon parts! Akagi also comes with a bucket filled with her ‘Super Repairing Liquid’ as an optional part! Enjoy your favorite KanColle characters in cute 6.5cm size! * Each sold separately

Hyahoy!!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

More KanColle characters to join the Medicchu line up! Previously Tenryuu and Tatsuta were released as WonFes products, and now Akagi and Haruna are here to join them! Note that while Tenryuu and Tatsuta were sold as a set, these two will each be sold separately!

Anyways, let’s take a closer look at each of them, starting with Medicchu Akagi!

Ooooh!!! (*´▽`*)

The unique charm of Kengou Yagumo’s adorable illustration has been captured perfectly! Down to the smallest of details! ♡

Take note of the paintwork too! Even the slightest changes in color are separated! Akagi-san also comes with her bucket!

Just having it beside her it brings out her character more! ε=(。・д・。)

The bow is sculpted to look like it’s passing through her hair. I really have to say I’m impressed with the detail on the Medicchu series… it’s really outstanding!

Even the smaller things like the arrows and compass are lovely! A work of art!

(・∀・) “I’d love for everyone to see the amount of detail in person!

Today we’re joined by Takamatsu-shi from Phat! Company’s planning team!

(・∀・) “Medicchu are about 65mm in height… and all the charms of the KanColle girls have been squished into that size in as much detail as possible!”

I remember thinking it when Tenryuu and Tatsuda came out too… but the amount of detail – particularly on the ‘ship’ parts is simply incredible!

(・∀・) “Yep! We wanted to keep the feeling that they were ships with a heavy look on those ship parts, while still keeping their cute designs in place too!”

Next up we have Medicchu Haruna! ☆

The third sister in the Kongo Battleship family! Her red and white outfit looks a bit like a Miko priestess! ♪

You really didn’t hold back on this outfit either!

(・∀・) “The hair on Haruna was also very carefully sculpted!”

You’re right! One of Haruna’s key characteristics is her long hair blowing out behind her… who ever though it would look so great in chibi size! (*´Д`)

(・∀・) “Ah… but the large ship parts behind her are just as impressive!”

Ooooohhh!! (°Д°;≡°Д°;)

(・∀・) “The contrast between her soft looking outfit and hair and this huge mechanical turret is simply magnificent!”

They both capture the characters… as well as Yagumo-san’s illustrations so nicely! (*´▽`*)

(・∀・) “I hope fans will enjoy adding the miniaturized Akagi and Haruna to their collections!”

Lovely items packed fill with the charm of KanColle! ♡

Medicchu Kancolle Akagi &
Medicchu Kancolle Haruna!

They’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♪

By the way, Takamatsu-san… Yakumo-san’s illustrations include various other KanColle girls as well….

(・∀・) “They do indeed! We’ve already announced Medicchu figures of Wo-chan, Naka and Zegamashi! If things go well we’ll be sure to move into more shortly too!”

If I’m not mistaken Wo-chan’s prototype has already been revealed…?

(・∀・) “Ha… that’s right!”

Ah! She’s already been painted?! Σ(=°ω°=;ノ)ノ

(・∀・) “I can’t show any more than this for now… but she is coming along nicely! I can say with confidence that fans can look forward to the upcoming Medicchu characters!

I look forward to doing a full review on the blog soon! ♪
As soon as I have more info I’ll let everyone know! (`・ω・´)

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( o・ω・).。0   (I can’t wait to collect a huge set of Medicchus!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 
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1/8th Scale Kongo: Half-Damage ver.

“No! The precious equipment I got from the admiral… it’s ruined!”

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I’m always happy to gracefully enjoy a cup of tea… but if there are teatime snacks you can be sure that I’ll be munching down with fury!! I always look forward to the new snacks that come out around Spring too… I’m sure I’ll be munching on them soon!! (; ・`ω・´)

Anyway!
Today I’m going to be taking a look at Max Factory’s…

1/8th Scale:
Kongo: Half-Damage ver.! ♡

From the popular social game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a 1/8th scale figure of the Super Dreadnought Battleship, Kongo! She has been sculpted in her damaged version that is reached after falling below half heath.

The damaged appearance shows off her captivating body beneath the ‘precious equipment’ she received from the admiral – and the damaged look of her outfit itself has also been very intricately sculpted for fans to enjoy!

“Wow! Congratulations!” (*´▽`*)

We showed off the colored prototype some time ago, so apologies for the long wait for preorders! Max Factory has been working hard to make sure she was prefect before release!

I figured everyone would want a closer look, so I stole borrowed it from Max Factory for a review! (`・ω・´)

Let’s start off from with the ship parts on her back! ♪

Each of the different turret sections each have their own unique sculptwork that shows off the damage in amazing detail!!

(・∀・) “Take a look from the side too!”

Today we’re joined by the figure’s planner, Kaneko Nitohei! (Max Factory)

(・∀・) “Every nook and cranny of the ship and turrets has been carefully sculpted to truly bring out a ‘damaged’ feeling. My personal favorite part are the points between sections, where you can actually see a cross-section of the ship!”

Ooooohhh!! ( ゚д゚)
Even the layers on the inside of the ship have been included!

(・∀・) “Obviously this part of the figure was never visible on the original illustration – but on the figure you get to enjoy the details from any angle you like!”

The charred and cracked areas of the paintwork also add to the effect… it really makes you wonder what an epic battle she must have been in! ( -ノェ-)

(・∀・) “Everything that was visible in the original illustration has been sculpted as faithfully as possible to the original. Take a look at the broken off piece on the left end, for example!”

Y-Yes! T-This is quite the sight!! <●><●>

… the damaged design really does look just like the original illustration!

(・∀・) “You can see we put a lot of work into getting the heavy, boorish look of the ship parts right… but that obviously doesn’t mean we skimped on the sexy side!”

Kongo has a fairly revealing outfit even in her standard form… when it comes to the damaged form it really is quite a sight to behold! (*´Д`)

(・∀・) “Almost any angle you look from gives you a teasing glimpse of her lovely body!”

The contrast between the dark, heavy ship section and the light, white clothes is simply amazing!!

(・∀・) “Just to let everyone know in advance… as much is it may look like certain parts of the outfit may ‘flip’ to show more, that’s not the case! However… the outfit itself is ALL sculpted down to the finest of details!

…! (`・ω・´)
So what you’re trying to say is…!

Forgive me Kongo…!

*Now checking areas not visible in photos*

+。:.゚ヽ(*´∀`)ノ゚.:。+゚

(・∀・) “Everyone else can take a nice close look once she arrives at your home!”

The little tears on her stockings showing off some extra skin are also lovely!

(・∀・) “It’s a very special figure that we’ve put a lot of love into. Both the heavy look of the ship parts and the sexy side of Kongo has all been faithfully sculpted! She’s really a pleasure to look at from all sorts of angles, so I hope fans will pick her up and enjoy!”

A figure of the admiral-loving Kongo, ready to be loved back! ♥

1/8th Scale:
Kongo: Half-Damage ver.!

She will be up for preorder from the 11th April 2014!

You can also see some more photos on the figma blog! She was introduced there yesterday: http://ameblo.jp/figma/entry-11818006549.html

Oh yes! Kaneko Nitohei-san! I believe there are more Kanmusu Half-Damage versions on their way… right? ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

(・∀・) “Yep! So far we’ve announced I-58, I-168 and I-19!

Some of you may remember that I-58’s colored prototype was even on display at the Miyazawa Model Exhibition!

(・∀・) “She’ll probably be up for preorder… around next month?

Seems like we can look forward to KanColle figures from Max Factory for some time to come! ε=(。・д・。)

But… why are all of the line-up after Kongo submarine girls?!

(・∀・) “That… would be personal taste! They’re adorable!”

(Nitohei’s favorite characters often seem to be in the Max Factory lineup…!)

(・∀・) “I’m sure the Kanmusu figure series will continue for awhile to come! We hope the admirals out there will continue to support us!”


 

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Finally a quick notice!

This morning the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP was revamped!! ★

It’s much easier to find and buy things now!

Recently products with special bonuses on the GSC Online Shop are been on the increase, so be sure to take a look! (`・ω・´)

As the site has just been launched there may be bugs still – the team will be working on fixes and improvements wherever possible! There are also some plans for some revamp specials coming next week… so keep your eyes peeled!

GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( `・ω・).。0   (Tomorrow’s preorders are not only Kongo… but also the Hero of Winds!)
 ( つ⊂ )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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

Nendoroid Kongou

Hi! Wonderful weather we’re having today! Kahotan desu! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Kongou! ~desu! ♡

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the Super Dreadnought Battleship, Kongou! The large turret battery on her back featuring four separate turrets are each separately articulated for all sorts of poses!

She also comes with a tea cup, saucer and chair to display her relaxing for tea time as any ship originating from England should! Alternate parts that allow you to display her in her half-damage form are also included, leaving fans with all sorts of different options to choose from!

I know all the admirals out there have been waiting for this one!

The third in the KanColle Nendoroid series, following on from Shimakaze and Akagi! Her lovely Japanese outfit has been faithfully shrunk down to Nendoroid size! (`・ω・´)ゞ

Kongou’s unique hairstyle also looks amazing in Nendoroid form!

The buns are even braided giving an amazingly cute look! (*´▽`*)

But the part I really want to focus on…
is the giant turret battery on her back!!

Even they they have been made into chibi size they still look absolutely amazing!! ヽ(・∀・)ノ

The connection between the battery and the body is a Nendoroid joint, allowing you to easily change the angle of the entire battery – but that’s not all… there are also more Nendoroid joints along it for even more posability!

The joints allow you to easily move the various parts horizontally and vertically to create pretty much any pose you can imagine – and effect parts are also included!

“FIRE!!”

The effect parts are they kind that connect into the barrel of the turret!

As there are four different turrets on the battery… she comes with not just one effect part, but one for each turret! A total of four firing effect parts are included! If you make use of all of them at once… (゚A゚;)

“BURNING LOVE!!”

Simply attach and remove them wherever you see fit!

(・∀・) “There is more to enjoy than just the fighting effect parts!”

We’re joined by the head planner for the figure, Kyojin!

(・∀・) “Just like Zegamashi, she also comes with a half-damage body!”

Ooooohh!! (*´▽`*)

The torn sleeves make her look so helpless… I can’t help but want to get closer!!

(・∀・)”On the actual half damage body her leggings are also ragged and torn, but we wanted to allow fans to pose her normal body in the sitting pose too, so we decided to leave them untorn!”

I see! (‘-’*)(,_,*)(‘-’*)(,_,*)
I notice her head part also features a switchable broken part for her left side!

Let’s take a look from the side! ♪ ♪

From this angle you can see up her torn shirt to get a good look at her lovely legs! <●><●>

But more importantly…

You can also see her side-boob!! ♡

(・∀・) “Kongou might be a little smaller in Nendoroid size, but that doesn’t mean her lovely body isn’t faithfully sculpted!”

By the way, the battery also comes with alternate parts to transform it into the half-damage version!

The broken parts and damaged apperance… looking at the broken turret battery alone is a little depressing… (´・ω・`)

To think there would be something to touch my heart even in the half-damage appearance!! Looking at the turret alone also gives you a good feeling for just how detailed it is.

(・∀・) “Plus that’s still not all! She also comes with this set to match her ‘I’d love a cuppa tea’ line!”

Ah! A teacup and saucer! ♪

Wait a second … is that chair also included?! Σ(゚∀゚ノ)ノ

(・∀・) “Yep! You can’t have a decent cup of tea without a comfy chair to sit on! We had to include one!”

It even has carved out legs… a rather fancy look! (*´Д`)♡

(・∀・) “With this set admirals can enjoy a cup of tea with Kongou – she wouldn’t have it any other way!”

If you combine the half-damage parts with her drinking tea it creates a slightly flustered ‘This tea is a too hot’ pose! I can just imagine her taking a sip and then saying… “Let me show you how to make a real cup of tea!

I’m also told that this time there will once again be a special bonus for orders at the Good Smile Online Shop!

(・∀・) “The special box sleeve as well as the bonus special stand that have been a part of all the KanColle Nendoroids will once again be offered as a bonus for GSC Online preorders!”

The special stands are made to look like an ocean, and even make use of a clear plastic! ♪

(・∀・) “You might have noticed from the photo, but due to Kongou’s turrets being rather large the stand is in fact slightly larger than normal! Nendoroid stands are normally 6cm x 6cm, but this one is 8cm x 8cm!”

The same size as Nendoroid Chris Yukine who also had huge weapons! But does that mean both the normal stand and the bonus stand will be the larger size?

(・∀・) “Yes! We want to make sure that fans have enough space to pose her in as many ways as possible! By the way, the special sleeve’s design is still in production, but we’ll be revealing it shortly!”

Here is a look at how Nendoroid Akagi’s will look in the meantime – expect something similar!

(・∀・)”It might not have been mentioned before… but these special sleeves are all illustrated by Makuu-san!”

Makuu-san!! ( ゚д゚)!! That’s the illustrator who worked with Haruyo-san as ODESSA creating the famous Deep Sea Miku!!

(・∀・) “That’s right! I’m sure we can expect great things for the sleeves too!”

Makuu-san’s pixiv Profile: http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=4747

Pose her in an aggressive stance ready to take down the enemy, in an embarrassed pose as she is damaged by her opponents… or even in a relaxed pose enjoying her beloved tea! ♥

Nendoroid Kongou!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow, the 20th March!

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Finally a quick notice! ☆

Kahotan Channel: March Edition is coming up tomorrow!
ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

This time around I’ll be taking a look at a number of new figures as well as taking a closer look at what will be available at the upcoming Anime Japan 2014 event!

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Kahotan Channel: March Edition

Date: 20th March from 20:00 ~ 21:00JST
Link: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv172172238

Contents:

· Anime Japan 2014 Sales Information
Nendoroid Asuna: Titania Ver, wooser goods, Nendoroid Petite Mikudayo and more!


· This Month’s Highlights!

With the final episode approaching, the popular character is due to be announced soon! With a second on the way! More Bathtime goods might also be on the way! ♪


· New Upcoming Sneak Peeks!

Characters from this season’s anime are soon to be joining the Nendoroid world? Maybe some new Medicchus too!

Anime Japan 2014 Official Site: http://www.anime-japan.jp/
Good Smile Event Page: Anime Japan 2014

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The broadcast is on the night before the upcoming long weekend!
We hope you’ll join us – I’m sure I’ll get some juicy info from the project planners!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 ( o・ω・).。0   (Tomorrow you can expect a black-and-red uniformed transfer student!)
 ( つ ⊂)
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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

1/8th Scale Shimakaze

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I can run about 50m in about 11 seconds! Compared to Shimakaze I really am a slowpoke!! (´;ω;`) Today I’m going to be taking a look at this lovely figure, up for order until the 26th March! The 1/8th scale figure:

Shimakaze! ♥

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From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a 1/8th scale of the destroyer class ship, Shimakaze! The pose is based on the cover illustration of Febri Vol.19 and features Shimakaze in a rather mischievous pose! 

Shimakaze’s beautiful slender body has been sculpted down to the finest of details, and the three Rensouhou-chan artillery cannons by her side have been faithfully included, each with their very own playful expression!

Oooh!!! (*´▽`*)

The scale Zekamashi-chan is finally here!!

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I just can’t get enough of her expression! It’s like a naughty little giggle inviting everyone in for a closer look!

The beautiful sculpting of the back of her knees makes me want to brush my fingers up and down it all day long! (*´Д`)

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Her bottom is of course amazing… but her hips are also not to be missed out on!! The pose is based on the front cover of the magazine Febri Vol.19!

The figure itself is sculpted by Manabu Katou, while the tower of Rensouhou-chan’s are sculpted by the 3D Team’s sculptor, Shinya Iguchi! The combination of the two give a lovely volume to the figure! ♡

Let’s start off with the Rensouhou-chans! (ノ`・∀・)ノ

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Just the Rensouhou-chans take up a fiar amount of space… they’re piled up quite high!

There’s a big one…

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A medium sized one…

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And a little one…! ♡

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The little one is a little special with a cute sailot’s outfit! ヽ(o´∀`o)ノ

It’s so adorable!!

As I already mentioned, the Rensouhou-chans were sculpted by the 3D team… so I thought I’d have a word with their sculptor… Shinya Iguchi!

(・∀・) “I really wanted to capture both the mecha-artillery feel as well as the cute appereance of the Rensouhou-chans while I was sculpting them!

On first look they just look like cute mascot characters… but on closer inspection you can see the details that have gone into the turrents and torpedo launchers!

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(・∀・) “Yep! The expressions capture their cuter side, while on the other hand their power as weapons are preserved on the design!”

The contrast is rather interesting – you get the best of both worlds! Σ(・Д・」)

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(・∀・) “It honestly wasn’t an easy task, but I did my best to impress the fans! Obviously Shimakaze is the main attraction, but the Rensouhou-chans are definitely a lot of fun to display too!”

After all, it wouldn’t be Zekamashi-chan iithout Rensouhou-chan!(`・ω・´)

But anyway, let’s get back to Shimakaze!

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This time around we’ll chat with Shimakaze’s sculptor, Manabu Katou!

(・∀・) “I’m sure you already guessed this… but my highlight is without a doubt her bottom!

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It’s certainly not something anyone would overlook!
Nomnomnom! ♡ ゚。*(*´∀`*)*。゚+

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(・∀・) “Also note how the g-string is being pulled into her skin, making it sink in a little!

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The original illustration on the Febri cover only featured her down to her knees… how did you do the rest of the sculpt?

(・∀・) “Based on other images, I simply thought up how it would have looked if the illustration has gone all the way down to her feet!”

I see! So that’s why she has crossed legs! Her stomach area was also never shown in the illustration but the figure makes it look lovely… that ever so slight bump when looking from this angle is amazing! (ノ)´∀`(ヾ)

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(・∀・) “Yep! Seen she was leaning over I wanted to add a bit of gravity to the sculpt… I really ended up spending a really lon time on getting that stomach right!”

The squishy feeling it gives makes me want to touch it so badly! How could anyone resist?! (*´▽`*)

(・∀・) “Of course fans of the original illustration are sure to love posing her at the same angle… but the thing with this figure is that there are so many great angles to display her from, you might have some trouble choosing which is best! Low and high angles also both suit her so well!”

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Filled with details and highlights! ♡

The 1/8th Scale…

Shimakaze!!

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She is up for preorder over at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP until the 26th March at 21:00JST! Orders from the online shop will also include a special ‘Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Rensouhou-chan Sailor Ver.’! ☆

GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP: 1/8th Scale Shimakaze

The exact design of the strap is still being confirmed, but will be ready to show everyone shortly!(`・ω・´)

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As of today, the GOOD SMILE WORKS website has been released!
ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

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GOOD SMILE WORKS:
⇒ http://special.goodsmile.info/goodsmileworks/

This site shows the entire process of a figure’s production cycle, from planning to shipping. At the moment it is only available in Japanese, but an English version is planned for the future! The horizontal scroll of the website really makes it fun to go through the process! ♪

Each picture can also be clicked to read the smaller print, so be sure to take the time and enjoy it if you’re interested in the figure industry – particularly if you missed the booth at WonFes!! (σ・∀・)σ

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Finally a quick notice! From the 3rd March to the 5th March, Kahotan Blog will be taking a little break due to a company training holiday!

Also note that GSC support will be closed during this time, but we will get back to any queries shortly after the break! Thanks for your understanding!

More Details: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/post/3849/

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


∧_∧
(`・ω・).。0   (Tomorrow is already March! Anime Japan is coming up soon!)
( つ つ
と_)_)

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

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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

KanColle Café Encore!

Kahotan is currently away in Hokkaido for the 65th Sapporo Snow Festival & SNOW MIKU 2014, so I have taken over today’s blog in her place! My name is Shuutarou Hirase from the planning team, and I’ll be writing today’s blog!

WonFes has come to an end and one of the biggest themes at almost any booth this time around was of course Kantai Collection -KanColle-! The GSC booth itself had a load of new KanColle figures on display as well as various goods on sale!

Today I’m going to be taking a look at the current GSC & Tetsujin Theme Café… the encore of the… KanColle Café!

The café is labelled as “encore”, but it’s not just a rehash of the old stuff! There are some band new features as well!

#1: Additional Menu Options!

Along with all the options of the original menu, the new menu includes new options based on the KanMusu Shigure Kai 2

As well as the most popular enemy character, the Wo-Class Carrier!

The color of the jelly on the Wo-Class changes each day randomly, but you might end up with the Elite or Flagship class if you’re lucky!!

#2: New KanMusu Panels on Display!!

In order to make admirals such as myself feel more welcome, even more of the girls have been added as huge character panels scattered throughout the café!

These two from the Big 7!

The 1st Carrier Division. Be sure to keep an eye on them while eating…!

These two are the 5th Carrier Division!
They’re placed far away from Kaga to avoid any fights…

Tenryuu & Tatsuta!

(* ´ω`*). 。0(Yumechi’s live Tatsuta performance at WonFes was amazing!)

You’re welcome o take a picture next to your favorite character too!


*Note #1: Please don’t touch them while taking the photos!
*Note #2: Be sure not to disturb other customers while taking the photo. Avoid flashes!

Other Kanmusu will also be waiting for you too!

~ How to Visit ~

If you wish to visit the Café then we’d really like you to make use of our Online Reservation System! It helps prevent long queues and ensures you can sit down and eat whenever you want to!

On the top right of the café page you’ll find a reserve button as circled here! From there just follow the information on screen and complete your registration! (The system is currently only available in Japanese, but you can reserve from anywhere! Apologies for the inconvenience!)

I hope you’ll all take a visit to the KanColle Café!!

 


Next up is a little extra KanColle notice! Don’t forget about these WF items on sale at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP


Orders close on the 17th February 2014 at 21:00JST!!
(Note these products are only available within Japan at present)



Medicchu KanColle: Tenryuu & Tatsuta Set

Yuka Iguchi-san herself mentioned just how cute they were during the WonFes stage… they really are adorable!


Bath Time Collection: KanColle Docking Set

Adorable bath goods featuring illustrations by CHANxCO!
Make every bath time double the fun!

*This item is limited in stock. Order early to avoid disappointment.
Orders close on the 17th February 2014 at 21:00JST!!

Don’t miss out!!

 


Finally… a quick sneak peek at one of the KanColle figures that debuted at WonFes… The 1/8th Scale Wo-Class Carrier!

It’s still in the early prototype stages and isn’t even painted yet… but already you can see all of Wo-chan’s adorable characteristics coming out! We’ll be brushing her up more shortly for everyone to enjoy!!

But that’s all from me for today! Time to pass the baton back to Kahotan!

See you all again sometime soon~~~(・∀・)ノ

Nendoroid Seira Hoshikawa & Medicchu Tenryuu & Tatsuta Set! ♡

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at two separate products, starting off with a standard release and moving back to the WonFes reviews!

First up is one who holds the power of The Star’s elemental tarot…

Nendoroid Seira Hoshikawa!

From the anime series ‘Day Break Illusion’ comes a Nendoroid of the character who holds the power of The Star’s elemental tarot, Seira Hoshikawa!

Seira comes with two completely separate head parts, allowing you to display her in both her standard and transformed versions! She also comes with ‘The Star’ tarot card as well as her weapon, the Crystal Bow, allowing you to pose her in all sorts of scenes from the series. Be sure to display her with the previously announced Nendoroid Akari Taiyo!

The beautiful Seira with her cool, focused personality is joining Akari-chan in the Nendoroid world! ♡

Even as a Nendoroid she boasts such a powerful presence! Sometimes its nice to see confident characters like this instead of the standard cute once in awhile!

Seira was driven and focused, suppressing all her personal feelings when battling against the Daemonia. But after meeting Akari and the others she becomes a little more open minded and friendly! ( -ノェ-)

Just like Akari, she comes with her elemental tarot card included!

The contrast of the adorable Nendoroid design and the confident looking expression is so lovely! As she is the user of ‘The Star’ elemental tarot, you can see her character design is filled with stars making for a very adorable outfit! ♡

I really did like Akari’s uniform-like outfit… but Seira’s outfit shows off more of her legs which I will never say no to!! (ΦωΦ)
Not to mention you can get a slight glimpse at her tummy! ☆

(・∀・) “Just like with Akari, you can display Seira in Tenebrae Mode!

We’re joined by the Nendoroid’s planner, Yassan!!

Let’s take a look at the Tenebrae mode! ★

She’s so awesome!! (*´Д`)♡

(・∀・) “Just like Akari Taiyo, she comes with a completely alternate head part to recreate this form! Her Crystal Bow is also included and she can be displayed firing it for a very epic pose, great for combat scenes!”

The crystals at the base of her twintails and on the back of her hands are also included I see! ε=(。・д・。)

(・∀・) “Yes! We also paid special attention to the coloring and sculptwork of her hair – particularly the gradient on her twin tails as you can see!”

Even the braided section in the middle has been shrunk down to Nendoroid-size!

(・∀・) “As you’d expect, her twintails are fitted with ball joints allowing you to match them to almost any pose!”

Posing them a little bit further apart definitely gives a much more dynamic feeling to the figure!

The eyes of the Tenebrae Mode also give off a very different atmosphere!
It’s amazing how much she changes!ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

(・∀・) “Enjoy both her standard and Tenebrae modes as much as they like!!”

Strong, brave, epic and composed! Plus the ability to pose her in either form! ♡

Nendoroid Seira Hoshikawa!

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

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Only 4 days left until WonFes! ☆

((((`・ω・´;))))

 
Now let’s move onto the next WonFes product review!

– WonFes Products – (*There are other goods too!)

(GSC) Nendoroid Mami Tomoe: School Uniform Ver.
(GSC)
Nendoroid Snow Miku: Magical Snow Ver.
(MAX) figma Armin Arlert
(MAX)
figma Snow Miku
(Phat!) Medicchu Tenryuu & Tatsuta Set
(GSC) Bath Time Collection: KanColle Docking Set

There are various other goods that will also be on sale at the event, which you can find out more about on the official page below here: WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 19

Today I’ll be taking a look at…

Medicchu Tenryuu & Tatsuta Set!

From the popular game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a set of the light cruisers Tenryuu & Tatsuta, joining the new ‘Medicchu’ series! The Medicchu series features larger figures than the Minicchu series, allowing for more detail to be added to the ship and weapon parts of the characters! The KanColle Medicchu series is also set to continue, so look forward to more!

“If you’re headed to the WonFes ocean then don’t leave us out, okay?”

The two sisters want to be picked up from the WonFes ocean!! (*´▽`*)
They’re the first in Phat! Company’s newest figure series – the Medicchu series!

First up, the Tenryuu Class Light Cruiser! ♡

– Tenryuu –

The Medicchu series are about 65mm in height! Around the same size as a Nendoroid Petite – but they seem to have much more volume to them…! Particularly around the breast area!!

– Tatsuta –

The diameter of the stands are about 60mm and include the ‘KanColle’ logo on them! The details of the outfits, ship parts and weapons are also amazing… and yet still so cute!

So cute that I can’t get enough of them!! <●><●>

The antenna on Tenryuu’s head are fitted with ball joints for you to alter the direction of them! Her weapon is also articulated for slight changes too! ♪


Additionally, the heads of both of them can be swiveled from left to right to help you display them in your collection nicely! (σ・∀・)σ

It’s actually quite amazing how much changing the direction of the head can alter the overall feeling of the figure to me! You need to play around and find the angle that fits you best! ♡

Here the size is compared with one of the Medicchu IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls 02 that went on sale last month!

Ah!! Ranko-chan is so cute!! (*´▽`*)

Comparing the Medicchu to the 50mm Minicchu makes for a nice comparison I think! Plus on the note of Ranko-chan… don’t forget that figma Ranko Kanzaki is up for preorder now! (`・ω・´)

Orders close on the 26th February at 21:00JST, so don’t miss out! ★

☆ Product Info: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/4211/
☆ GSC Online Shop: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/maxfigwd00215.html

Anyway, I’m told that more characters will be joining the Medicchu series soon, so keep an eye out! I’m sure some new info will arise during WonFes!!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


  ∧_∧
 (。・(x)・).。0   (The KanColle Cafe is open until the 11th February!)
 (  つ旦 )
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Bath Time Collection: Shimakaze & Akagi

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

When I was young, I loved playing in the bath… my favorite thing was to waste shampoo by mixing it with water pretending to invent mysterious medicine! Today we’re going to be taking a look at some new products that combine some childish fun with some cute girls that admirals across the world have come to love!

Bath Time Collection: Akagi and
Bath Time Collection:Shimakaze!


I’ve been waiting so long for these two!! (*´▽`*)

Those of you who watched the live broadcast the other day will have already seen how fun these two items can be – and they’re up for preorder from tomorrow, the 30th January!! This is the first sortie of the Bath Time Collection, and I hope to see more!! ((o(´∀`)o))ワクワク

First up let’s take a look at this cute character holding onto her bowl of rice…! ♪

Bath Time Collection: Akagi

From the popular ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes the long-awaited first in the Bath Time Collection series of toys – Akagi! She is based on an illustration by popular illustrator CHANxCO, and while she is designed to float in a bath or pool, she can also speed along the ground as well using the wind-up motor built into her design. Akagi is sprawled out on the ship deck, making sure nobody can touch her previous rice! Be sure to enjoy her company in the bath or anywhere else!

Her bowl of rice is overflowing! This is what is known as an ‘Akagi-size’ serving!

The wind-up tool to speed her across land or water can be found on the bottom!

– wooser is holding up her up so we can get a better look! –

She is about the same length as a Nendoroid!

Comparing these two is a bit strange, the puffy cheeks cause them to resemble each other a little bit!

Next up we have this adorable little thing…

Bath Time Collection:Shimakaze!

From the popular ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes the second in the Bath Time Collection series of toys – Shimakaze! She is based on an illustration by popular illustrator CHANxCO, and while she is designed to float in a bath or pool, she can also totter slowly along the ground by using the wind-up motor built into her design. Shimakaze is enjoying floating around in her bucket, and fans are sure to enjoy her company just as much!

This is how she looks from the side! The slick appearance is so cute! ♡

She can also be removed from her cup modelled off a repair bucket!

Her legs are of course covered up with her stripy knee socks! The cup is fairly large, and can fit a Nendoroid inside like so! ★

She seems to fit in quite comfortably!

The Bath Time Collection is a new series, but I have to say I’m rather interested to find out what the inspiration was to create it! On that note, I decided to have a word with the head planner for the series Kyojin!


What was the inspiration for the Bath Time Collection? (`· ω· ´)

(· ∀· ) “CHANxxCO was very closely involved with this project. For quite a long time we had been discussing doing something together, and one day we started discussing how well KanColle and bath goods would fit together… that combined with the fact that CHANxCO’s illustrations suited KanColle rather well, we decided to create the Bath Time Collection series!”

I see! So various things matched up really well, and thus the series was born!


How was the series developed? (`· ω· ´)

I remember seeing the concept model prototype on display at Hobbyshow… but I hear that the development from that point was rather bumpy?

(· ∀· ) “At that point, the huge response really surprised us! We were very glad though, and so we decided to really put our best into the development of the new series. However various problems arose…”

(· ∀· ) “Firstly, as toys for the bath, we needed to ensure they were able to float without problems… but after making a prototype based directly on CHANxCO’s illustration… it wouldn’t float quite right – in fact, when placed in water she would completely flip around and end up with her head underwater instead!”

Oh dear! (゚A゚;) Nendoroids have a stand to keep their chibi heads from toppling them over… but while these also have chibi designs it wasn’t really plausible to have a base and stand in the bath! Things needed to be changed…

Joining Teams with a Reliable Partner! (`· ω· ´)

(· ∀· ) “Things weren’t going well so we needed to rework the plan… and so we decided to get some help from someone with some experience… TOKYO UNIQUE!


(· ∀· ) “TOKYO UNIQUE has worked on various toys and goods in the past – from planning to manufacturing. These particular products are a lot more like toys than figures, and we wanted to get our Bath Collection floating and moving, so we decided to seek help from them!”

Now that you mention it… Shimakaze’s tube has definitely got quite a lot bigger in comparison to the original illustration and prototype! Σ(・ω・ノ)ノ!

(· ∀· ) “Yep! That was one of the changes that was needed to get her floating! We made sure not to affect CHANxCO’s adorable illustration, but we still wanted to get her floating and add in the ability for her to move… so after much deliberation with TOKYO UNIQUE, this was the best option!”

Changing the Materials and Shape (`· ω· ´)

The Bath Time collection has a very shiny, smooth look! It definitely gives a bit of a toyish appearance, but personally I like it! This is ABS right? The same material used for many Nendoroid optional parts and weapons.

(· ∀· ) “Yep! We needed to make the series light, but durable, so we settled on ABS”

(· ∀· ) “Unlike PVC which Nendoroids are made from, ABS is rather hard, which makes it more prone to breaking in the production process. Due to this, we also needed to make special adjustments to the moulds to ensure they could be taken out safely. Needless to say, TOKYO UNIQUE’s experience was priceless during the entire process!”

Phew! Taking on a new project like this isn’t as simple as you’d think! (゚A゚;)

(· ∀· ) “The series has had input from so many great people, and I’m sure people will enjoy it if they decide to pick them up!!”

By the way… in the illustration earlier in the blog there were two other characters! Does this mean that the third and forth in the series are already on the way? Ryuujyo and Kitakami! (((o(*゚▽゚*)o)))

(· ∀· ) “That’s right! There will be a Bath Time Collection display space at WonFes, so you’ll probably be able to see them there!”

Ah… they really are adorable to look at… but I wish I could play with them too!!

I want to see Shimakaze’s ‘tottering along’!<●><●>

And so… here is a video to show them in action! ☆

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nyRkTg53pM

Ahh!!! It’s too cute!!! (*´Д`)
The tottering Shimakaze and Akagi calmly floating along!! ♡

Bath time is going to become even more relaxing than ever before! This little promotional video was filmed and edited by Kyojin and Enon-shi from the planing team! (σ· ∀· )σ

It was filmed… in Aki-san’s secret house’s bath tub!! (((゜д゜;)))

Placing Akagi in the bath… she looks so peaceful!!

So peaceful!!

So very peaceful!!! ♡♡♡

– Bath + Wash Bowl + Bath Time Collection –

The Wash Bowl you see here is a part of one of the WonFes presale items – the Bath Time Collection: KanColle Docking Set

– Set Contents –
· Wo-Class Wash Bowl
· Semi-Waterproof Stickers: Destroyer Division 6 ver.
· 2x Akagi’s Bath Fizzies (Cypress Fragrance) / Two Different Stickers
· Shimakaze Hand Towel
· Sea Chart Calenders (April – September)
· Stickers for Sea Chart Calenders

You can find out more about WonFes products over on the WonHobby website: WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 19

Enjoy Bath Time with some KanColle Girls!

Bath Time Collection: Akagi and
Bath Time Collection:Shimakaze!

They’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow, the 30th January!

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There is one more item I want to introduce to everyone today! ♡

The DVD and Blu-ray of the currently airing series ‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc’ have been announced! (シ`· ω· ´)シ

wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc: DVD + Ajipon & The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named Mini Plushie Set

Lovely and yet filled with darkness… seems to act cool but actually just apathetic… the mysterious yellow creature is back! wooser’s not-really-heartwarming series of short animations has returned, as he continues to strive for nothing but his own desires.

Just like the first season, the awakening arc DVD features a needlessly impressive staff line-up, and contains all 12 episodes of the season! It also includes mini plushies of both Ajipon and The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named as extras! Don’t miss out!

The DVD comes with two plushies! Both Ajipon and The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named!(゚A゚;)

The left is Ajipon, the right is The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named! They’re currently in production, but I managed to grab the current samples! (ΦωΦ)


– Currently in Development! –

The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is looking great, but full details about Ajipon still need to be hidden for now! You can find out more about the DVD and Blu-ray here:
wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc: DVD + Ajipon & The-Creature-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named Mini Plushie Set

Darth wooser in last night’s episode was amazing! If you missed out you can still watch the episode on NicoNico Douga!
⇒ http://ch.nicovideo.jp/wooser-tv-kakuse

I also want to point out that I made a little entrance in the episode! You’ll have to try and spot where for yourself! ( -ノェ-)

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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan