Nendoroid Nagisa Momoe

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

My favorite kind of cheese is Parmigiano-Reggiano, and on that note today I’m going to be taking a look at a cheese-loving Puella Magi…

Nendoroid Nagisa Momoe! ♥

From the popular anime movie ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Rebellion Story’ comes a Nendoroid of the newest character in the series, Nagisa Momoe, wearing her Puella Magi outfit! Optional parts include her trumpet weapon with effect parts, as well as her beloved cheese! The Dessert Familiar is also included!

She also comes with three expressions including her standard smiling face, an expression with an open mouth and a Bebe expression. You can easily create cute battle scenes from the series! ♪

Nagisa-chan!! (*´▽`*)

The long-awaited released of the character who debuted in the third Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie, Nagisa Momoe!! She comes with some amazing optional parts… which I’ll be revealing for everyone today!!

But let’s start off with how she looks from the back! ☆

Look at her long, fluffy looking hair! Don’t you just wish you could comb your fingers through it?! Anyway, let’s move onto the optional parts! ♪

First up we have the ‘Dessert Familiars’ standing beside her! ★

They’re so cute!! Two are included for double the fun!
The cute circular form and polka-dotted bodies look lovely! ♡

Their thin arms, leg and tail are also adorable! I really love these two!! (/ω\)
Nagisa’s tights also faithfully keep their polka-dotted pattern!

Ah… I’m starting to want to rewatch the movie more and more!

The smaller details on her outfit also stand out beautifully – such as the candy-shaped soul gem holder on her belt, as well as the ribbons at the end of her suspenders! They are painted so intricately! ♥

Nagisa’s Puella Magi outfit is actually a poncho by design, but on the Nendoroid we made it into a sleeve in order for her to hold her weapon – the trumpet!

The trumpet also comes with attachable effect parts to display it in use just like in the series! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Her trumpet has a lovely upbeat feeling to it… but personally her adorable expression is what gets me every time!! (゚A゚;) She’s such an adorable small little character, but at the same time she is also so strong!

(・∀・) “Nagisa-chan comes with other adorable expressions too!”

We’re joined by her head planner, Yassan!

(・∀・) “I took over this project from Oda-P when he left. The actual ideas were all his, I was more involved with getting everything approved!”

Even so, you must know her better than most! What makes Nagisa’s other expressions so good? (`・ω・´)

(・∀・) “Hmm… let’s start off with this!”

Ooh!! Cheese!! Cheese and sitting parts!

(・∀・) “Yep! We had to include her favorite food – her cheese! You can even pose her sitting down and munching on it!”

Sitting with her legs out in front her of her like this really seems to suit her personality perfectly. (*´▽`*)

(・∀・) “But there are more cute poses to come!”

Ta-da!!

Ooooh!!! (*´Д`)

(・∀・) “This expression works perfectly with the cheese eating pose!”

Her floppy sleeves make the pose even cuter to me…!

(・∀・) “There is still another very special expression though!”

…( ゚ロ゚)

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((( ロ)~゚ ゚

(・∀・) “Yep! She comes with a Bebe expression!”

We’re managed to keep this expression a little secret for quite some time!

(・∀・) “I wanted to show everyone as soon as possible… but I was told it would have more impact if we held it back till the very end!”

The familiars on the tray are also included to display along with it!
(°Д°;≡°Д°;)

(・∀・) “It’s cute in a weird kind of way… something I’m sure many fans will enjoy!”

Super cute and even comes with a Bebe expression!

Nendoroid Nagisa Momoe! ♥

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

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 (*゚ー゚*).。0   (I’m gonna go buy some cheese for Nagisa-chan!)
 ( つ つ
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

©Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Madoka Movie Project Rebellion

1/10th Scale Ultimate Madoka included with ‘Figure JAPAN: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Edition’!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

This morning I went to the convenience store and as I was ready to pay I realized I had forgotten my wallet! Fortunately I had my PASMO card one me so I was able to pay with that! Phew…!

Anyway, today I found Hamako (dealing with a bit of a cold) sitting reading something by the office entrance!

She is reading none other than the first issue of Figure JAPAN released by Hobby Japan! The first issue focuses on Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie, and includes a 1/10th scale figure of Ultimate Madoka!

Figure Japan is a figure collector’s magazine with each issue focusing on a specific anime series and including a figure from that series. Each issue will have a complete figure catalog and a listing of new and upcoming products from the series it is based on, focusing on the figure included with that issue. It’s filled with lovely photos and all sorts of figure-related information, creating the perfect fan book for figure fans!
The first issue will be focusing on the popular series with a new movie coming this Fall, ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’!
The included figure this time around is a GSC 1/10th scale Ultimate Madoka!

◆ Figure JAPAN Site: http://hobbyjapan.co.jp/figurejapan/

The very first issue of Hobby Japan’s newest specialist magazine, aimed at figure lovers! Each issue even comes with a figure, with this issue including 1/10th Ultimate Madoka! ♡

I had a quick read though the magazine as well – the entire magazine is full color and it’s packed with lovely photos! It also includes an interview with Madoka’s voice actor, Aoi Yuuki! It was a lovely read!! Another page features the GSC staff talking about the included figure!! (*´▽`*)

This is how the 1/10th Scale Ultimate Madoka looks! ♡

The magic circle base is half transparent, looking just as lovely as ever!

Her lovely gentle design looks great from the back too! ♪

And just look at that angelic smile!!! (*´▽`*)

The Figure JAPAN Special Webpage also includes details and photos of the included figure, so be sure to take a look through them as well: Figure JAPAN Special Webpage!

Here’s a comparison shot with figma Ultimate Madoka!!

A figma is around 1/12th scale, so she’s a little bit smaller!

Add in the 1/8th scale and you get a complete selection of sizes! ★

A selection of angels all lined up! What a heavenly sight! With all of them watching over me I know ‘there is nothing to be afraid of anymore’!

I want to display them all at the entrance to my home as a kind of protective charm! (`・ω・´)

A 1/10th scale figure and magazine filled with interviews, photos, and more! ♪

Figure JAPAN: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Edition

On sale from tomorrow, the 20th December!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 ( o・ω・) .。0   (I wonder what the next issue will focus on!)
 ( つ旦と
 と_)_)

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Nendoroid and figma Nagisa Momoe

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I kept thinking I should go to Disneyland for the Halloween special and before I knew it today was the final day!! The Christmas version starts from the 7th November already!!

Anyway, today I’ll be taking a look at:

Nendoroid and figma Nagisa Momoe

I was trying to save these for tonight’s live broadcast, but I couldn’t resist!


*They are both still in production and being checked by the publisher, so there are certain parts I can’t show just yet! (`・ω・´;)

First up we have..
Nendoroid Nagisa Momoe! ♪


For those who don’t know, Nagisa is a new Puella Magi from the latest in the Madoka movie series: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion Story

I know there are many of you who haven’t seen the movie yet, so don’t worry! No spoilers!! (´Д`;)


As much as I’d love to talk about her role in the movie… I’ll resist for now!!

The cute little candy shape on her belt is so cute! ♡
Her dotted tights also look lovely!!


Her hair looks so soft and fluffy! I wish I could run my fingers through it!


Her optional parts are still in production at the moment so I can’t show them just yet… but I’m personally looking forward to seeing her expression parts!

Next up we have…
figma Nagisa Momoe!

Nagisa’s figma will be made slightly shorter than most figmas, meaning she’ll look just right displayed with the other Puella Magi! I can’t wait to display them together! ♪


Her fluffy outfit and the pompoms on her sleeves and hat look great!
The cat ears on her hat are also adorable! ♥


So this is how Nagisa’s hair looks from the back…!

The movie can be seen in theaters across Japan at the moment and will be available at theaters all over the world soon! From this weekend if you go and see it in Japan you will get a special postcard! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Details can be found here: http://www.madoka-magica.com/theater/prize.html
Last weekend was a mini shikishi which I got my hands on!

The shikishi was one of five which is randomly given out… I really wanted to get Nagisa and I was lucky enough to get her! (ΦωΦ)

But that’s not all from Madoka Magica at the moment!
Kaname Madoka
~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~

Don’t forget that the second release of this lovely figure is currently available at the GSC Online Shop! ♡


The gentle colors from Ume Aoki’s illustration have been preserved perfectly, and work together with the pose beautifully!

Orders are open until the 20th November 2013, so don’t miss out! (`・ω・´)

GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP:
http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/top/gscscawd00020-02.html

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Finally! Don’t forget about the live broadcast tonight!


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Kahotan Station: October

Date/Time: 31st October from 20:00JST
Live Broadcast Page: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv157152004
GSC Channel: http://ch.nicovideo.jp/ch209
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This time there should be no problems, so we’ll be able to provide everyone with the latest figure news and sneak peeks!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 ( ・∀・)   .。0(Happy Halloween! The GSC Staff are all dressed up in costumes today!)
 ( ∪ ∪
 と_)__)

 
Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!
 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

Kaname Madoka ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Every time I see Kyubey the first thing I want to do is stroke his tail! I don’t normally get along with animals all that well, but somehow I think I could get along with Kyubey!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at:

Kaname Madoka
           ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~

From the movies released in 2012, ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: The Beginning Story / The Everlasting’ comes a scale figure of Kaname Madoka in her Puella Magi outfit. The figure is a complete rendition of the key visual for the movie, originally illustrated by character designer Ume Aoki. The sculpting work is by Hiroshi (Sakurazensen), the same sculptor who brought you the 1/8th scale Ultimate Madoka. It’s a figure filled with amazing detail for fans to enjoy.

Ooooh!!! ε=(。>д<。)I’ve been waiting so long!!

We showed off the unpainted prototype at the Summer WonFes, and now finally we can take a look at the painted version!


The soft pinks and whites are so lovely and relaxing!

The colors used by Ume Aoki-sensei have been faithfully preserved! Not to mention all the minute details!


Just look at the detail of the creases on her clothes as her body twists…


Or her cute skirt with such amazing volume!


From the underside you can see all the layers of frills that make up her skirt! It was quite a nerve-wracking experience putting this prototype together… (゚A゚;)


The rose at the tip of her bow has also been faithfully sculpted!


The dynamic pose has her hair flowing behind her in a pose that captures the split second of motion perfectly! ♪

The heart-shape area cut out from the dress on her back is also lovely, and personally I’ve fallen in love with the back of her knees! ヘ(゚∀゚*)ノ

It’s a figure you could happily lick stare at for hours..! I think I need to show everyone a video instead of just photos so you can see every angle! <●><●>

(・∀・) “Then let’s show a video!”

Today We’re joined by the head planner for this product, Oda-P!

A video… but I heard she was being sent off to China as soon as I was done with my photos! Where will we get a video from?!

(・∀・) “Fear not! I have managed to borrow the figure from the factory!!”

…I should expect no more from Oda-P! He can do anything that us normal people can never achieve… although one can’t help bu-

(・∀・) “Plus I have an announcement to make!”

(He cut me off…! (・ω<)) W-What is it?!

(・∀・)”The Kaname Madoka ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~ advertisement is currently up on YouTube and NicoNico Douga!!”

Ooh! What lovely news! ♪♪ヾ(*´∀`*)ノ

You can watch the commercial at either of the sites below:
YouTube: http://youtu.be/4l6EjvyQ8qQ
NicoNico Douga: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/so22061528

If you borrowed the figure from the factory, can I take another look at it and take my own video? ((o(´∀`)o))ワクワク

(・∀・) “It’s not in Japan again yet…”

… Huh? (゚Д゚)?

(・∀・) “She’s currently crossing the ocean!”

What!!? When will she arrive?! (ヽ´ω`)

(・∀・) “She should be here in time for the live broadcast on Friday.”

*:.。..。.:*・゜Yay — (*´∀`)゚・*:.。. .。.:*・

I knew I could rely on you Oda-P! You would never let me down!
With that said… let’s get to announcing that live broadcast!! ♪

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Kahotan Station: October
Date: 25th October 2013 (Fri)
Channel: Good Smile Company Official ‘Gussuma’ Channel’

Kahotan Station: October ⇒ http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv156389891
(You can request timeshift from here!)
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We’ll be taking at a couple of figures including Kaname Madoka ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~, other figures announced this month and a look at some of the events that took place!!

I’m sure we:ll be sneaking in some sneak previews of new figures too, so be sure to tune-in!! ( -ノェ-)

The figure above might make a little debut there too! It’s my second broadcast this time, so I should be a little less nervous than last time!

Another thing to remember is that this weekend is the start of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: The Rebellion Story! (*´▽`*)

(・∀・) “The commercial you saw earlier is also scheduled to show in cinemas!”

… ( ゚д゚)! (“Oda-P says such important things as if they were nothing…!”)

Apparently it will show as one of the adverts before the movie! I’m sure it’ll look amazing on the big screen! ☆

-Cinema’s Scheduled to show the Advert –
Shinjuku Wald 9, Cine Libre Ikebukuro, TOHO CINEMAS Shibuya, United Cinemas Toshimaen, Umeda Burg.

A prefect rendition of Ume Aoki-sensei’s lovely illustration:

Kaname Madoka
           ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~


She’s up for preorder from today!

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\


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 (   =ω=)   .。0(Nagisa-chan… I can’t wait to find out what role she plays!!)
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 と_)__)

 
Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!
 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

©Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Madoka Movie Project

Madoka Kaname: Maiko Ver.

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Kyoto is like a second home to me, as when I was in university I lived alone there! It’s so easy to go out and have fun in Kyoto in ways that Tokyo just doesn’t understand!

Today I’ll be taking a look at a figure filled with that lovely Kyoto atmosphere…

Madoka Kaname: Maiko Ver.

From ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of Madoka Kaname as a maiko – based on the illustration seen on the pre-sale tickets for the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair! The figure is a faithful rendition of the original illustration, with both the outfit, Japanese umbrella and autumn colors coming together to bring out the atmosphere of Kyoto perfectly!

The details on her hair accessories and the beautiful pattern on her kimono have all been carefully sculpted in a cute, playful pose for fans to enjoy!

Her light blue kimono is simply beautiful! (●´ェ`●)ポッ

She is posed elegantly holding up part of her kimono, which reveals some contrasting red cloth by her feet! We have previously seen the Nendoroid version of this elegant Madoka sold at overseas events, and now fans can add the scale version to their collections too! ♥

The long orange sash flows beautifully at the back!

That neck… look at her beautiful neck!!


A slightly different angle of the lovely neck!

The purple hair accessories also match up with Madocchi’s pink hair so nicely!

I really like this angle, as it’s just the right angle for me to picture her gently twisting her head toward me with a gentle “Hmm?”, if I called out to her!

The cute stars on her sash clip are also lovely! (。・д・。)
The smallest of details are always so beautiful on kimono figures!


d(´∀`〇)

As you can see, the umbrella can be removed!

Even the underside of the umbrella is incredibly detailed! ★

Her feet also look fantastic!


The base has a lovely autumn feeling! ー(。-_-。)♡

The geta sandals are also very suited to the season and to a Maiko! It all comes together to create such a beautiful outfit!

Kimonos truly are the best!!

This product will be available on the 7th and 8th of September at the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2013!

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Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2013
Date: 2013/09/07 – 2013/09/08
Place: Miyako Messe
Official Website: http://www.kyomaf.jp/index.php
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The Miyako Messe is very close to the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art! I remember going to that museum for both class and my personal hobbies a number of times, it’s an amazing place to visit! The ‘Takeuchi Seiho’s Modern-Day Japanese Paintworks’ that are currently on display in Tokyo are also going to be at that museum from October – the 80th anniversary display for the museum!

Art Museums are filled with interesting things to see and learn, and I highly recommend taking a look if you get the chance! Although I haven’t been able to go to many myself recently… hopefully I can find some time to see Takeuchi Seiho’s work! |д゚)チラッ

…how did this become a blog about museums?! ( ゚д゚ )ハッ!

Let’s get back onto the details for Madoka!!

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1/8th Scale Madoka Kaname: Maiko Ver.
Price: 10,000JPY (Includes limited edition badge)
Sales Location: K-8 ‘Madoka Magica The Movie: Rebellion Story’ Booth
Sales Limit: Max 1 product per person on a first-come-first-serve basis.

· Please note that stock is limited and details may change without notice.
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But with that said, we know that not everyone can make their way to Kyoto, but I have some good news for you! ANIPLEX will be selling a limited number of the figure at their online shop ANIPLEX+!


You can find more details here: ⇒ https://www.aniplexplus.com/itemnMrsnpSx

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/Kahotan’s Inner Voice\

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I feel like becoming a maiko myself now…!
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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 
(C)Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Madoka Movie Project

Nendoroid Madoka Kaname: Maiko Ver.

They’re here!!! ━(゚∀゚≡(゚∀゚≡゚∀゚)≡゚∀゚)━━!!!!!


Just like yesterday’s Nendoroid Nana-sama, I’ve really been looking forward to getting my hands on these two Nendoroid samples!!

I was never able to take a look at their prototypes, so I’ll be going straight into a sample review this time around!

I’m not sure which one I should review first… but I suppose the best way to do it is to go in order of their Nendoroid numbers – which means today will be…

From Puella Magi Madoka Magica:
Nendoroid Madoka Kaname: Maiko Ver.

From ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’ comes a Nendoroid of Madoka Kaname dressed as an elegant maiko. She comes with three different expression parts including a standard expression, a smiling expression and a gentle expression with closed eyes.

Optional parts include a Grief Box as well as two Japanese umbrella parts. She also comes with alternate sitting parts, which you can use together with the gentle expression to create a cute bowing pose. It’s a different appearance for Madoka, but one that fans are sure to enjoy!

This one photo is enough to show off just how cute she is!!

I don’t even think I need to continue with this review! This photo is more than enough to convince everyone to get this one!! Just look how adorable she is!!!

However! Making adorable girls look even cuter is my job, so let me get started!!

This is how the packaging looks!

There are so many different parts!! It’s completely filled with goodies!! (((゜Д゜)))

So much different stamp printing must have been needed to create the patterns on each of those kimono parts!! Plus she also has a couple of large optional parts including a Japanese-style umbrella and sitting parts!!

This is how she looks from the back!

None of the official photos actually show this side of Madoka… which is a shame because even her sash has such a beautiful pattern on it!! It makes me wonder how many different colors the kimono alone is making use of!!

The right sleeve here is using four different colors alone which means at least four different stamp prints are needed… but if thats just one sleeve then how many are needed on the entire figure?!

But the kimono is definitely not the only highlight… take a look at the paintwork of the scrunchies used to tie up her hair! I’m always so proud of GSC for putting so much effort into the smallest details like this!

An elegant pose with the umbrella!

Using the included bent arms you can pose her holding the open umbrella! Combined with the smiling expression it creates a really beautiful, gentle pose that suits the kimono-look perfectly!

As far as articulation goes, her hips are fitted with a rotating joint allowing for her to twist her hips for various poses, and her feet can also be moved around a little like the above photo, which makes it look like she is walking!

As she is wearing a kimono you so the poses aren’t amazingly dynamic, but it’s easy and stress-free to get her into some lovely poses like the one above!

A closed umbrella is also included!

I always love having choices like this! It’s particularly nice for those people who don’t have a lot of space, but still want to display her with the umbrella!

Plus if you swap out the hand parts, you can also have other characters hold it – there are so many different options!!

A gentle bow using the sitting parts!

Sitting parts have become a staple of Nendoroids wearing a kimono! By swapping out her shoulder parts you can also pose her in this gentle pose – bowing down to greet you!

Isn’t she cute?! Not to mention extravagant!! (*゜∀゜)=3

Smiling while holding the ‘Grief Box’!

A special box filled to the brim with goodies, produced by Gekidan Inu Curry! Any fans who were lucky enough to get their hands on this must-have item are probably still amazed at all the goods inside!!

Unfortunately you can’t actually open up the Nendoroid-sized version, but you can still have Madoka hold it!! ^^

Madoka trying out a white kimono!

The red umbrella actually matches very nicely with the white kimono! (´∀`)

This kimono body of course comes from Nendoroid Snow Miku: Strawberry White Kimono Ver., who is currently being manufactured for all those that ordered her back in February! She should be ready to be shipped out to everyone soon, so please be patient just a little while longer!

From Puella Magi Madoka Magica:
Nendoroid Madoka Kaname: Maiko Ver.

She’ll be on sale first at Japan Expo, Anime Expo and CCG EXPO, with online orders coming afterwards for those who can’t make it to the events!

She’ll be up for preorder at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP from the Monday the 8th July until Monday the 5th August 2013! Note that orders from the online shop are only scheduled to ship out in October 2013. Be sure you don’t miss out, as you might not get another chance to get hold of her!! (`・ω・´)

 
– GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP –
http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc

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

 
 
© Magica Quartet / Aniplex・Madoka Movie Project.

1/10th Scale Ultimate Madoka

I’ve been wondering about this for awhile now… (=゚ω゚=)


Where did this Ulti-Madoka come from?!

She’s listed on both the Hobby Japan website and the Good Smile Website… and according to both she’s going to be included as an extra to a magazine!! I know that magazines often come with Nendoroid Petites or even Nendoroids… but I ever expected one would include a scale figure!! What a wonderful era we live in!!

What’s more… the painted prototype has just been completed, so I get to take a look at it before anyone else!!

Included with the Figure JAPAN magazine:
1/10th Scale Ultimate Madoka!

Figure Japan is a figure collector’s magazine with each issue focusing on a specific anime series and including a figure from that series. Each issue will have a complete figure catalog and a listing of new and upcoming products from the series it is based on, focusing on the figure included with that issue. It’s filled with lovely photos and all sorts of figure-related information, creating the perfect fan book for figure fans!

The first issue will be focusing on the popular series with a new movie coming this Fall, ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’! The included figure this time around is a GSC 1/10th scale Ultimate Madoka!

To explain it simply in points…
(゚∀゚) Figure JAPAN is a special figure magazine that focuses on a single series each issue and includes a figure from it too!
(゚∀゚) The December issue will be focusing on Puella Magi Madoka Magica!
(゚∀゚) The included figure is a 1/10 Scale Ultimate Madoka!

I’m sure it’ll be a great purchase for fans of figures and fans of Madoka!!
Let’s take a closer look at the figure!! (゚∀゚)

For those wondering how big she is…

Here she is compared with the 1/8th scale Ultimate Madoka! She’s definitely noticeably smaller!! (((゚Д゚)))

But Ultimate Madoka was really big in the first place, so even when made as a 1/10th scale figure, she is still quite impressive in size!

This is how she looks from the back!

She might be smaller than before, but she is still just as impressive as ever! The pearl paintwork on her dress and clear wings are just as beautiful as they were on the 1/8th scale version!

The sculpting of the hair and wings have actually been completely redone as well, in order to better fit the 1/10th scale size! Σ(゚Д゚;)

The smile of a goddess!! (*゚∀゚)=3

The 1/8th scale version was posed with her bow and arrow and a more serious expression, while this version has a much more gentle smile on her face! She’s simply beautiful! ゜・(ノД`)・゜・。

Just look at this angelic appearance!!

She may be smaller, but she still has the same incredible aura that the original figure had! (`・ω・´)

This would be a lovely figure to display close to your side and have watching over you as you get through each day! She’s 1/10th scale so finding space shouldn’t be too hard, and the gentle pose is sure to relax you on even the most hectic of days!

The space paintwork also looks great!

I still think this is one of my best features of Ultimate Madoka! I wasn’t so sure it’d look as amazing on the 1/10th scale version, but as you can see it looks just as stunning as ever! Σ(゚∀゚ )

Her dainty, pointed feet are also very cute!

Displayed with the Nendoroid version!

This photo might give you an even better idea of the size than the first one did. The 1/8th scale version was incredible and all, but I have to say I’ve really fallen in love with this 1/10th scale version now! It’s the perfect size to display next to me on my desk!! (`・ω・´)

I’m so often displaying figures up on the shelves around my desk, but I don’t often get scale figures that fit on the desk so nicely! It makes me think that more figures should come out at 1/10th scale!

All three displayed together!

I actually wanted to have the figma and Nendo Puchi together with them for this shot, but I couldn’t get hold of them in time!! I’m sure having all five together must look fantastic!! (*゚∀゚)=3

If you were someone who didn’t pick up Ulti-Madoka because you didn’t have the space to display her… then this is your chance to get a smaller version!! ヽ(゚∀゚)ノ

Included with the Figure JAPAN magazine:
1/10th Scale Ultimate Madoka!

 
The magazine is up for preorder now!
Get in contact with our partner shops if you have any preorder or sales queries!

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

© Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Madoka Movie Project

Nendoroid Ultimate Madoka

As the month comes to an end, many of our products are headed out to stores! (・ω・)ノ

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This little goddess in a box is one of those products!

Today I’ll be doing a release sample review of this lovely Nendoroid! If you’re still unsure as to whether or not you want her, this might help you make a decision!

By the way, there are loads more products releasing this week as well… be sure to check the product release schedule for more information!

– Product Release Schedule –
http://www.goodsmile.info/post/en/2068/
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From Puella Magi Madoka Magica:
Nendoroid Ultimate Madoka!

From the anime ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’ comes a Nendoroid of the ultimate form that Madoka Kaname took after fighting numerous battles over countless timelines – Ultimate Madoka! She comes with both a standard smiling expression as well as a determined expression to show everyone there is always hope!

Her bow and arrow are also included, along with the magical symbols that appeared at her feet whenever she fired an arrow, which allows you to recreate the famous pose with her bow drawn and ready to fire!

Her whole outfit has a beautiful pearl paint coating!!

The elegant shine on her white outfit really gives her the divine appearance she deserves!! Back in March when we had employee training I went through to China to take a look at the factories, and at that time they were busy making Nendoroid Ultimate Madoka! I was really thrilled to see how everyone was working so hard and carefully on their respective jobs down the production line!

Thanks to all their hard work, the final product has come out looking beautiful!
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This is how the packaging looks!

It’s mostly simple parts that are included with her, but the packaging still looks so full! I think the main reason for that is that the Nendoroid herself is so big and impressive – just look at her three layered skirt and beautiful long hair!

Not to mention the paintwork that has gone into the inside of her skirt to create the space effect! It’s simply amazing! Apparently to complete painting the inside of just one of these skirts, three different sets of pad printing were required! It must have taken forever to create so many!
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This is how she looks from the back!

Ultimate Madoka is of course adorable from the front, but from the back you get to see her beautiful wings and hair! Her wings are made with transparent parts which have a very slight gradient applied to them – they look so pretty!! It’s nice to see figures from different angles sometimes, so be sure to give them a little adjustment once in awhile!

Two different arms to attach to the stand are included – one for posing her down low and another for up high. The one you can see here is the low one, and also allows you to use the included magical circle base attachment!
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Ultimate Madoka in prayer!

This pose makes use of the bent arm parts to pose Madoka with her hands in prayer in front of her! The wrists are detachable (at the white glove parts), so you can also attach other hands onto the bent arms!

If you combine that with the opened out shoulder parts, you can make all sorts of different poses… you could even display her with hands on her hips! There might not seem to be that many arm parts, but the ones that are included give you a load of different posing options! (`・ω・´)
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She can also equip the bow and arrow!

The bow is included in both it’s initial state and its transformed state! The GSC site official images only showed the transformed bow, so I decided to pose her with this one instead!

When you think about it, one of the most memorable scenes was when Ultimate Madoka’s first arrived, and at that point the bow still looked like this!
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Using the cardboard sheet in the box as a background!

The cardboard backing of the box can actually be taken out! That means you can easily use it as a background for photos like this! You can also use it to cover up the mess on your desk when you don’t feel like cleaning up! 😛

The GSC design team is always trying their very best to ensure the packaging suits each character perfectly! ヽ(゜∀゜)ノ
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From Puella Magi Madoka Magica:
Nendoroid Ultimate Madoka!

 
She should be in stores from the 25th April!
Get in contact with our partner shops if you have any preorder or sales queries!

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

 
© Magica Quartet / Aniplex・Madoka Movie Project.

1/8th Scale Ultimate Madoka

She’s finally ready for everyone!!
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That’s one huge box!!
I think this has to be the biggest box we’ve ever made for a 1/8th scale figure! The staff member I got to hold it looks like she is about to fall over holding it! 😛
Anyway, sorry once again for making everyone wait a little longer for this figure, but she goes on sale today!
She is also the very last review on the blog for this year!
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From ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’:
Ultimate Madoka!
From the last episode of the hit anime series ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’, comes a 1/8th scale figure of Ultimate Madoka – the form Madoka took once her wish was granted and she became a Puella Magi.

Her long flowing hair, the deep space confined within her dress, her transparent wings and even her bow that looks like a budding flower – every part of Ultimate Madoka has been carefully sculpted to faithfully reproduce the original.
The included pedestal is made to look like the magical symbols in space that formed each time she fired an arrow.
I’ll be doing a review of a product straight out of the box – exactly the same as the ones that you’ll all be able to get your hands on from today! It’s hard to believe that this is a mass-produced product…
She came out perfectly!!
It looks just as beautiful as the original prototype did! The manufacturing team really did an outstanding job!
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A look at the entire figure!
She was simply to big to fit behind a single monitor, I had to use two! She does take up quite a lot of space, so you might want to clear out a large space for when yours arrives! (`・ω・´)
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Let’s spin around to her side!
This is the best angle to get a look at her beautiful legs and long flowing hair! It really looks like she is floating in the air, but she is actually supported without any worries about stability by the stand and her long skirt.
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Spin ever further to the back!
Looking at her billowing dress from the back shows off just how big the figure is – she has such a stunning presence!
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The front from a different angle!
This is the best angle to see her bow and arrow as well as her wings! The wings are made with a clear plastic and look so beautiful…
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A shot from directly above!
She is 1/8th scale, but looking at her from the top you can see she does look much bigger – but she makes such good use of space. For those interested in numbers, she is approximately 33cm tall and 36cm in length!
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Let’s go from a lower angle!
Ultimate Madoka is such a lovely straightforward gaze so most people might want to display her facing forward, but I personally love looking at her from this angle! You get such a good look at her face, breasts, thighs, the bow and arrow and wings – you can see everything perfectly!
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Hiro-san, who was in charge of direction!
He is checking everything so carefully!! Hiro has personally checked everything from the original prototype to all the test releases to ensure she comes out perfectly!
He is also the one responsible for all the incredible paintwork as well as the expression for the figure!
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The expression is perfect!!
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Just look how adorable she’s come out!
The gradient in her eyes is so beautiful! The little bit of hair brushing over her cheek adds a bit more of a dynamic feeling even to the expression – the little things like this are so important!
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Her thighs and the starry skirt!
The space paintwork inside the skirt look beautiful! You might worry that the little stars spotted around might just look messy, but that really isn’t the case – they really do look out of this world!
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The skirt has a pearl coating!
The white areas are all coated with a shiny pearl coating, and the pink areas seem to have a different shade depending on the angle you look from!
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A change of perspective on the wings!
You get a good look at the entire wing from this side! Once you’ve put the figure on display, most people never have a chance to look at the back of a figure – I challenge everyone to take some photos when they first get the figure to get a really good look at all the different angles from the start!
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Her stunning body-line!
Just look at all the exquisite details – the lovely little bumps on her chest, the creases in her clothes and even the little indent in her clothes for the belly-button!
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The magic circle pedestal!!
Even the pedestal is fantastic! Just like all the previous 1/8th scale Madoka figures, Ultimate Madoka comes with a lovely circular pedestal.
It also is made from clear plastic, has a lovely gradient and has the magical circle shapes placed on it!
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Today’s final shot!
I tried my best to end with a photo that shows off as many of her charms as possible, and I don’t think this is a bad shot for that!
I’m certain if you get hold of her you’ll be very happy with your purchase! I simply can’t believe this is a mass-produced product, it’s simply amazing!
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From ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’:
Ultimate Madoka!
She’s on sale from today!!
Get in contact with our partner shops if you have any sales queries!
Anyway, that’s all for today!
I hope to see you all again tomorrow!! (・∀・)ノ゛
Tomorrow will be the final blog post of 2012!! (・∀・)ノ゛
© Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Madoka Partners・MBS

Madoka & IDOLM@STER Themed Cafés at the Akihabara GSC & Tetsu Café!

A visit to Akihabara!

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One place you have to visit is the AKIBA Culture Zone’s 5th Floor: The Good Smile & Karaoke no Tetsujin Café!!

I heard some rumors that there were some lovely collaborations going on! The café actually opens at 11AM, but I asked if they’d let me in a little early to get some pictures for the blog… (`・ω・´)
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In front of the register is a sales corner!

Ooh! It looks so much more impressive since the last time I was here!! There are all sorts of goodies, from bigger things like T-shirts and tapestries down to much smaller items such as rubber straps! Obviously there are a load of figures on sale as well!!
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There are also some exclusive goodies!

They all comes from Puella Magi Madoka Magica – the pink one on the left is a tea caddy, the black one on the right is an accessory case.
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The store display cases!

These display cases obviously have GSC related figures on display, but you can also find some figures from other companies on display as well! There are so many figures to enjoy!

In this photo we have a history of the Nendoroid Petite IDOLM@STER figures! Otanaka was in charge of them, and you can really see just how much he must love the series!!
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Nendoroid Petite: Cinderella Girls!

I put these up on the blog the other day and we got a load of feedback from them! I really can’t wait to see the colored versions of them! I also really hope we’ll see Kirarin in the line-up as well!!
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The popular customer comment books!

There were a tradition that have been passed down from the Matsudo Good Smile Café! Seeing so many books filled with customer comments makes me feel all happy inside! If you visit the café, be sure to add your own comments or illustrations to the book!
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The store is filled with cute goodies!

There are huge tapestries hanging from the ceiling – just by looking up you may very well see your favorite character looking down on you! There really are decorations throughout the café, so be sure to have a look around in every corner if you come visit!
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The two collaboration projects currently on are:

The IDOLM@STER Shiny Festa Café &
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Café!

When you visit, you’ll be allowed to pick a table based around either series! (There might be times when the store is too busy and you might have to be placed at the other series – you can always order from either menu though!)

Today I’ll be sitting at an IDOLM@STER Groovy Tune seat!

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IDOLM@STER Shiny Festa comes in three different versions, and the menu also matches up with each of the different versions!

They all look so delicious though, it’s really hard to pick! I can’t order everything, so I’m going to take whichever is recommended by the very man who comes up with the menu! You can see the complete menu for yourself over at the revamped GSC & Tetsu Café website!

GSC & Tetsu Menu
http://www.gstjcafé.jp/themecafé/

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From Shiny Festa: Honey Sound:
“Vault That Borderline!”

A drink based on image of ‘Honey Sound’, a delicious cranberry drink accompanied with a slice of apple. Includes a coaster or badge.

A bright red drink that gives off a really nice tropical feel! Σ(゚∀゚ )

It has a very refreshing taste that I think would be perfect after a day of walking around Akihabara! In particular, I think the flavor will go down very well with the girls!
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From ‘Shiny Festa: Funky Note’:
Ami, Mami & Hibiki’s Funky Carbonara

Carbona was Hibiki’s standard food in her hometown of Okinawa, and this carbonara has been specially made with the image of Ami & Mami in mind! A thick carbonara with a touch of ham. A place mat and badge are also included.

Ooh! I was expecting standard carbonara, but this is more pike a soup pasta! It’s going to start getting chilly over the Winter now, and I think soupy foods like this will be great for those cold days! And I have to say, after giving it a little taste, all I can say is that…

It’s delicious!!

I thought it was a little bland at first, but the sauce and ham blend together for a truly magnificent flavour! Just the soup alone is really delicious!!
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Miki & Takane’s Honeymoon Dorayaki!

Two dorayaki desserts, one with a uguisu-green bean paste to represent Miki and the other with an adzuki-red bean paste to represent Takane. Both also have an IDOLM@STER symbol on the cake area! Includes a coaster or a badge.

Producer-san!! An IDOLM@STER symbol on the dessert!

I want to put that symbol on all sorts of other things as well!! As far as the actual dorayaki go, the ice-cream and paste are so lovely and sweet! They taste amazing! They’re also quite big, so if you’re hungry I’d definitely recommend considering them!
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A place mat and badge is included with all these meals!

Azusa and Ritsuko’s Tropical Loco Moco
Ami, Mami & Hibiki’s Funky Carbonara (This photo!)
Yukiho & Makoto’s Curry

Ordering any of the above will get you a place mat and badge! If you pay another ¥100 you can also get your place mat laminated to keep it as good as new – just ask any of the staff!

Plus, drinks and desserts come with a badge or coaster! (`・ω・´)

You’ll have to pick which one you want, I decided to go with the coaster myself… mainly because that gives me more of a chance to get into the IDOLM@STER Shining Festa Release Screening!

Before the day of the event, you need to get your hands on either the place mat or coaster from each of ‘Honey Sound’, ‘Funky Note’ and ‘Groovy Tune’

In other words, you need to get the red, yellow and green variations of either the place mats or coaster! That means you can have for example, a red place mat, a yellow coaster and a green coaster! For more information, be sure to check out the GSC & Tetsujin Café website!

GSC & Tetsu Screening Notice
http://www.gstjcafé.jp/topics/#post-870
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The badges are given out randomly!

You’ll get to put your hand into the IDOLM@STER box and pull out any one random badge! I hope you’re lucky enough to pull out the character of your choice!! Note that the badges don’t count toward getting into the screening!
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From Puella Magi Madoka Magica:
Kyubey Curry ~You Have the Power to Change Fate~
(Puella Magi ver.)

The famous Kyubey curry that left queues outside the Matsudo café has finally returned! It has a slight difference to it though, it’s the ‘Puella Magi’ version, which has a pink curry instead! It certainly looks very cute, but how will it taste…?

Yep, delicious!!

I was told it was a relatively hot curry, but has a lovely strong flavor so it didn’t bother me at all! I actually think it would be the perfect curry for a cold Winter day! There is also a ‘Witch ver.’ of the Kyubey curry which also comes in an extra large portion and a mega portion for those who are hungry!
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All the meals also come with a place mat and badge!

I actually forgot to get my badge so it’s not in the photo, sorry! The Madoka badges will be given out in the same draw-from-a-box style as the IDOLM@STER ones!
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Design Cappuccino!

You can pick from four different designs each featuring a different character! It’s so cute that I almost don’t want to drink it!! A lovely coaster is also included!
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You can now also find small tables for one!

On the side of the stage you’ll now find these small tables! Of course it’s great to come with friends, but there are some times that you just feel like visiting alone! (quite a lot of times in my case :P)
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Now that I’ve filled my tummy it’s time to head home, but on the way…

You’ll find some capsule machines near the register!

Capsule toys from IDOLM@STER, and they are only ¥200 for a spin! You can also use them before or after paying, so feel free to make use of them!
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I got a Mami Futami & Komami badge!

They’re so adorable! Such a small price for a little something to remember your visit to the café with!
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While I was taking photos, the café opened!

A big thank you to all the cafés customers! We’ll be bringing lots more wonderful themed cafés soon, so I hope you’ll stop by for them too!

The IDOLM@STER Shining Festa Café runs till the 9th December!
The Puella Magi Madoka Magica Café runs until the 2nd December!

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