Nendoroid Makise Kurisu & Shiina Mayuri: Cheerful version Gets a Quick Review by Mikatan

Nendoroid Makise Kurisu and Shiina Mayuri: Cheerful version

Originally scheduled for January release, the Cheerful JAPAN Nendoroid set from Steins;Gate is pushed back to February 8. Well, that date is about a week away, and Mikatan decided to put up a quick review of Nendoroid Makise Kurisu and Shiina Mayuri: Cheerful version so that we could see what will we get when it arrives to our desk later. ^^

The parts and accessories

Sadly, there are not that many parts and accessories inside – other than two pair of pompoms, a giant support flag, and a megaphone. On the positive side, there are a lot of optional body parts included in the package. ^^

Well then, what do you think, Nendonesian? ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog

Nendoroid Petit Racing Miku: 2011 Version is Previewed by Mikatan

Jan31 by animaster

Nendoroid Petit Racing Miku, Rin, and Luka (2011 version)

Mikatan has finally announced Nendoroid Petit Racing Miku: 2011 version officially today. Similar to the previous racing-themed Vocaloid Petits, this set also has Racing Rin and Luka to accompany Miku.

So … what’s inside? The winning trophy, a bottle of champagne, a pull-back car and the podium stage are included in the package. It looks pretty loaded there, doesn’t it? XD

Another expression and some optional body parts for Miku

Miku gets a special treatment here, as she will also come with an optional second expression as well as a couple of optional body parts (and umbrella). ^^

Kindly visit Mikatan’s blog to see more pics of this adorable set of Nendoroid Petits. Anyway, Mikatan mentioned that the set will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow. I hope this set is a regular release though. XD

Via Mikatan’s blog

Happy Birthday, Megurine Luka!

Jan30 by animaster

Racing-themed Megurine Luka

Yep, Vocaloid2‘s Megurine Luka was officially released on this day, three years ago. As a fan of her, I thought I should post a special greeting for Luka-san, just as I did last year. ^^

So … why am I using Racing-themed outfits there? Well, I simply want to celebrate her Racing Petit announcement as well as her birthday. XD

Nendoroid Racing Luka 2011 (unofficial XD)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEGURINE LUKA! Wish you more (Nendoroid) loves for the coming year(s). ^^

Note: Sorry for the lack of “birthday party” photos like last year. XD

Nendoroid Petit Racing Vocaloid 2011 Set is Announced in Latest NicoNico Live Broadcast by GSC

Jan29 by animaster

Nendoroid Petit Racing Vocaloid 2011 set

Since 2009, Good Smile ~~Company~~ Racing has always produced a Racing-themed Nendoroid Hatsune Miku and a set of Nendoroid Petit Racing Vocaloid – consisting of Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Megurine Luka in racing-themed outfit. When they announced Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version, I assumed that the Petit version would have followed shortly after. I was mistaken, as they did not announce anything at all regarding the Petit in 2011.

Well, it seems that GSR were waiting for the GT victory to announce the good news. Yep, Nendoroid Petit Racing Vocaloid 2011 Set was finally announced ~~today~~ yesterday, at GSC’s live NicoNico broadcast. The set consists of Nendoroid Petit Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Megurine Luka, all in their 2011 Racing outfit. The winning trophy, a bottle of champagne, and the Petit-sized Miku BMW are also included in the package, as well as second expression for Miku and the usual umbrella(s). I have no idea whether the podium stage will also be included or not, though. XD

More pics of other Nendoroid displayed at the broadcast can be seen after the break. ^^

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Nendoroid Petit Ika Musume Set Has been Released

Jan27 by animaster

Nendoroid Petit: Mini-Ika Musume set

Do you remember the Petit-sized mini Ika Musume that was being sold as a limited, exclusive, and sponsorship based goodies by LMP Motorsport? Yep, the one that consists of five mini Ikas and costs you 9450 Yen.

Well, if you decided to pre-order her, then your wait is finally over, as Nendoroid Petit: Mini Ika Musume set has been released a few days ago. XD

Mini-Ika Musume!

Well, what do you think about those adorable Petits of the squid girl? Did you regret for not pre-ordering her? ^^

Nendoroid Kawakami Momoyo is Previewed by Mikatan

Jan27 by animaster

Nendoroid Kawakami Momoyo

From anime series Maji de Watashi ni Koishinasai!! (Majikoi – Oh! Samurai Girls), comes Nendoroid Kawakami Momoyo (a.k.a Momo). FYI, she was firstly seen at the Comiket 81, held on the end of last year.

She brings along three expressions: smiling, crying + embarrassed, and angry. A removable jacket and an effect part to show her battle scene, as well as a load of optional body parts. This Nendoroid will be available for pre-order shortly, so for the meantime, kindly visit Mikatan’s blog to see a nice gallery of her photos. ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog

Nendoroid Touwa Erio Has been Released

Jan27 by animaster

Nendoroid Touwa Erio

The Nendoroid edition of Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko‘s heroine has beeen released several days ago. Yep, Nendoroid Touwa Erio should be shipping to your desk soon if you have already secured a pre-order (or two XD).

Anyway, I got a few inspiring pics of her – courtesy of the Japanese folks – after the break. XD

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Official Nendoroid Calendar for 2012 is Spotted

Jan26 by animaster

Nendoroid Calendar for 2012

…. on the desk of Culture Japan‘s Danny Choo. XD Yep, according to the latest post in his blog, it seems that he has done a regular meeting at Good Smile Company‘s office recently. He posted some goodies’ photos that he took in the office between sessions – including the adorable Nendoroid-themed calendar for 2012. Kindly visit his blog to see the pics. ^^

(The calendar looks really cute … DO WANT! XD)

Via Culture Japan

Nendonesia Special Gathering at Bijac no Tanjoiwai 5: Bijac no Matsuri

Jan26 by animaster

The banner

We have been doing several local (Indonesia) meetups on 2010 and 2011 – in fact, there are one gathering in Surabaya (two weeks ago) and one in Jakarta (this Saturday!) held in this month.

That said, we have another gathering, this time it is dubbed “special gathering”, because we are invited to Bijac Festival, scheduled for February 11 at Binus International University, Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version and Nendoroid Akemi Homura: School Uniform version are Announced as Exclusives for Winter WonFes 2012

Jan23 by animaster

Umm …. this might sound like an old news for most of you, but well, for the sake of completeness, I will post the news nevertheless. XD

Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version

Yep, as the title said, the adorable Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version is the first exclusive Nendoroid for the upcoming Winter WonFes. We have already posted a teaser of her a few weeks ago, but GSC decided to add a few more stuff to be included inside the pack: a Nendoroid Petit-sized snow sculpture of Hatsune Miku and a LED-equipped ice stage. Wow!

Dressed up for a night of fun in the snow! ♪
As a commemoration product for the 63rd Sapporo Snow Festival, a special design for Snow Miku that was voted as the best design on the Piapro website has been made into a Nendoroid! She is wearing a lovely fluffy winter outfit which includes a ribbon with a beautiful jewel in the middle – a new, stylish design for Snow Miku!

She also comes with a mike stand that can also be turned into a shovel for a variety of different poses. A Nendoroid Petite sized snow sculpture of Miku made from clear plastic is also included, as well as an ice stage with LED lights which can light up the lovely sculpture for all to enjoy!

(The LED stage requires 3 AAA batteries to operate. Batteries are not included.)

Here is a photo of the container:

The container

Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version can be purchased at GSC’s booth in:

Winter Wonder Festival 2012
63rd Sapporo Snow Festival
Good Smile & Karaoke no Tetsujin Akihabara Store
Good Smile & Karaoke no Tetsujin Taipei Store

… starting either on February 11 or 12. Meanwhile, this time GSC are also accepting overseas online/web pre-order for their WonFes-exclusive products with a flat shipping rate of 2000 Yen and scheduled for late June release. Oh, and her retail price is 4000 Yen.

Nendoroid Akemi Homura: School Uniform version

Nendoroid Akemi Homura: School Uniform version from Puella Magi Madoka Magica is the second exclusive Nendoroid for the upcoming Winter WonFes. This time, Homura brings a load of extra parts and accessories, including fringe part wearing Madoka’s ribbon, bow and arrow, a pair of wings, a school bag, and a handkerchief as well as other optional body parts.

A load of optional parts to create all sorts of scenes from the series!
Nendoroid Homura Akemi is back, this time wearing her school uniform! She comes complete with three different expressions, a bag for school and her handkerchief. She even comes with a separate lower body part that allows you to display her sitting down.

But there is even more! She also comes with an extra fringe part that is wearing Madoka’s ribbon, a bow and arrow, wings and new arm parts that let you recreate the pose from one of the series’ famous key visuals. You can combine this Nendoroid with the standard Puella Magi Nendoroid of Homura to enjoy more variety than ever before!

Here is a photo of the container:

The container

Nendoroid Akemi Homura: School Uniform version will be available for purchase at the same places as Fluffy Snow Miku, excluding the 63rd Sapporo Snow Festival. She will also be available for online pre-order – including overseas, scheduled for late June release with a price tag of 3500 Yen.

Well, what do you think about these Nendoroid, Nendonesian? Which one are you targetting? XD In any case, kindly visit the source links below for further details regarding the sales and pre-order of these two Nendoroid. ^^

(Thanks to Nurrafi Ihsan for the news tip.)

Via GSC (link #1, link #2)