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GSC Compares Bootleg Nendoroid HMO, Dead Master, and Madoka

Bootleg (fake) vs original (authentic)

Bootleg (fake) vs original (authentic)

GSC has posted yet another bootleg comparison of some Nendoroid. The featured Nendoroid are: Nendoroid Kaname Madoka, Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition, and Nendoroid Dead Master, versus their bootleg counterparts. Out of those three, I personally have difficulties to distinquish between Nendoroid Kaname Madoka and her bootleg version. Well, gotta be careful to purchase Nendoroid from untrusted stores. XD

Anyway, feel free to visit the source pages for more pics and info (in Japanese XD) about the comparison. ^^

Via GSC (link #1, link #2, link #3)

Nendoroid 129: Hatsune Miku – Absolute HMO Edition

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition

Before we get into the review, let’s see a little background info concerning where the term “HMO” came from. Firstly, HMO was initially used by a composer nicknamed “HMO tokanonakanohito“. He is a composer of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), a leading Japanese electropop band. He released a music CD titled “Hatsune Miku Orchestra” with an illustration of Hatsune Miku (drawn by manga artist Kuu) at the jacket. Here’s how it looks like:

Hatsune Miku Orchestra CD

Hatsune Miku Orchestra CD

This version of Hatsune Miku design is gaining popularity in Miku fandom, so it is only natural for her to get a Nendoroid rendetion by GSC, officially titled: Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition. ^^

Now that you know (at least a little) about HMO, let’s dive directly into the review, shall we? ^^

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Nendoroid Random Gallery – March 2011 (Part 4)

01 - Miku Ranger!

01 - Miku Ranger!

OK, I know … the pic you see above is an overload of moe-ness, right? The truth is the last part of this month’s Random Gallery is dedicated to arguably the most adorable Nendoroid Hatsune Miku. Well then, without further ado, slide past the break to view the rest of this gallery. ^^

Note: Credit of all pics goes to the photo owners.

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Nendoroid Hatsune Miku HMO and Mickey Mouse Released

Boxes of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku HMO and Mickey Mouse (and Hirasawa Ui)

Boxes of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku HMO and Mickey Mouse (and Hirasawa Ui)

The long awaited Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition and Nendoroid Mickey Mouse (Nendoroid #100) finally hit the store shelves! Yep, both of them have been officially released by GSC since today (or yesterday?), so you should be getting your pre-order bills for these two soon. (Fortunately, Mickey-san does not get delayed any further ^^)

Don’t you feel anxious to wait for them, Nendonesian? ^^

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku HMO Preview by Mikatan

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition

Rejoice, Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid fans! Mikatan has posted a preview of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition, which means …. yes, she would be on sale starting tomorrow in Japanese stores. Mikatan also shared a few tidbits, such as included face decals for Nendoroid Kagamine Rin and Len. ^^

In any case, visit Mikatan’s blog to view more pics on the adorable Miku-chan and check your inbox to complete your payment as soon as possible, then wait patiently for her to arrive on your desk soon. ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog

What Happened to This Version of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku HMO?

Prototype of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku HMO?

Prototype of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku HMO?

Note: Feel free to skip this post, as it is simply a flashback-post which crossed my mind just now. ^^

I remembered back then, when these pics of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku (HMO/Pawlab Studio Edition) leaked just a few days prior to Summer WonFes 2010. Is this one a fan-made Nendoroid or merely a prototype to the upcoming Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition? Personally, I see that cute Miku-chan really deserves to be an original release, thus I secretly hope to see her making an appearance in the upcoming Winter Wonfes 2011.

What do you think, Nendonesian? ^^

This is Nendoroid Hatsune Miku HMO Edition’s Box

Box of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition

Box of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition

I know you have been waiting for this one, especially when GSC decided to delay its release from December 2010 to January 2011. Yep, now you know how Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition‘s box looks like. Apparently, the box is not using a black background color like the other Nendoroid from Vocaloid, although it sure keeps the white grids. ^^

What do you think, Nendonesian? Do you like the box design?

Via Station Yamada’s tweet

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku HMO Delayed, Dead Master and Hinagiku Updated

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition

I guess it has been expected that there would be some delayed releases because of the large variety of Nendoroid that due in this month. Well, I did not think THIS PARTICULAR NENDOROID would be delayed though. ^^;

As you can read in the title, yep, the release date of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition has been officially delayed to January 2011 – together with Nendoroid Mickey Mouse, while Nendoroid Dead Master and Nendoroid Katsura Hinagiku are scheduled to be released on December 22 (from December 21 and December 24, respectively).

Miku HMO’s delayed release is really disappointing, at least for me personally. Well, I hope that her QC would be better with this delay though. What do you think about it Nendonesian? T_______T

Note: Complete release date for December 2010 can be seen on this page

Via GSC

Nendoroid Miku Absolute HMO and Petit K-ON Available for Pre-order

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku (Absolute HMO Edition)

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku (Absolute HMO Edition)

Coinciding with Hatsune Miku’s birthday – which turns out to be today, August 31, some online retailers have begun taking up reservations for Nendoroid Hatsune Miku (Absolute HMO Edition). The good news is, this adorable Miku is NOT a limited release. As mentioned in the previous post, she will include a keyboard, an electric drum set, as well as face stickers for Rin and Len. Her official retail price is 4000 Yen and slated to be released on December 2010. Read more details at the official page and secure your order A.S.A.P! ^^

Nendoroid Petit K-ON!

Nendoroid Petit K-ON!

Nendoroid Petit K-ON! Set is also available for reservation starting today. For a box of 6000 Yen, you’ll get Yui, Mio, Ritsu, Tsumugi, and Azusa in both school uniforms and swimsuits (for a total of 10), a tanned version of Azusa, and one special/hidden/secret Petit. If you prefer to buy it separately – which I don’t think you would, they’re available for 500 Yen each. Yep, this Petit set is scheduled to release on December too. ^^;

Nendoroids in Animelo Summer Live 2010 -evolution-

Animelo Summer Live 2010 -evolution- with Black Rock Shooter theme

Animelo Summer Live 2010 -evolution- with Black Rock Shooter theme

This year’s Animelo, dubbed Animelo Summer Live 2010 -evolution- had Black Rock Shooter as its main theme. Aside from treating the visitors with various BRS-themed products (drinks, figurines, etc), they also had a few Nendoroids exhibited there. Enjoy the photos past the break. ^^

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