How to Have Nendoroid Standing without Stand Base? (Part 1)

It looks like BRS-chan was having difficulties to stand properly there

Well, I guess this topic is one of the most requested Nendoroid articles ever. Actually, I have already had planned to write about this previously, but then it got overshadowed by other news and topics.

…. until a few days ago, when some visitor of our Facebook page said that they are having difficulties making their Nendoroid to stand without the stand base. It served as a reminder for me to write about this particular topic.

So … there you have it – I am going to share some common ways to have your Nendoroid to stand without the base.

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Nendoroid Minnie Mouse is Previewed by Mikatan

Feb29 by animaster

Nendoroid Minnie Mouse

Yeah, we know that Nendoroid Minnie Mouse has been available for pre-order since this morning, so it is only natural for Mikatan to have Mickey’s girlfriend for the usual preview treatment.

Well, if you are thinking to get her, it would not hurt to take a closer look in Mikatan’s blog post. XD

Via Mikatan’s blog

Too Much Cuteness in Hatsune Miku Project Mirai’s Opening Video

Feb28 by animaster

A scene from the OP video

SEGA has just posted the opening video of the upcoming 3DS game Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project mirai. If I may describe the video in one word, it would be “CUTE”. ^^

See Nendoroid Miku, Rin, Len, Luka, MEIKO, and KAITO in action below. XD

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Nendoroid Minnie Mouse and Nendoroid Petit iDOLM@STER 2 – Stage 01 are Available for Pre-Order

Feb28 by animaster

Nendoroid Minnie Mouse

Nendoroid Minnie Mouse made a surprise appearance as she is available for pre-order starting today alongside Nendoroid Petit iDOLM@STER 2 – Stage 01. Wha-!?

Here is the description from her official page:

Mickey Mouse’s adorable girlfriend!
Nendoroid Mickey Mouse was released to commemorate the 100th Nendoroid release, and now Minnie Mouse will also be joining the Nendoroid series to keep him company! She comes with various extras that were drawn up specially for her Nendoroid release, such as a dresser with lots of make-up goodies to help her get ready for the show – as well as a script, so she can check her lines before filming starts!

Chip and Dale are also included as extras, carrying some sound equipment to help out with the filming! Be sure to display her together with Mickey Mouse and recreate the world of Disney in Nendoroid size!

Chip and Dale are also included

Yep, as you can see in the pics and description, Minnie will bring a lot of stuff with her, such as the dresser with many make-up goodies. Chip and Dale are also joining Minnie to help the filming with Mickey. Whoaaa! XD

Nendoroid Minnie Mouse will be available on June with a price tag of 3800 Yen. ^^

Nendoroid Petit iDOLM@STER 2 - Stage 01

Meanwhile, Nendoroid Petit iDOLM@STER 2 – Stage 01, which has received Mikatan’s preview treatment yesterday, are also available for pre-order starting today.

Aiming to be top idols as Nendoroid Petites!
From the popular idol production simulation game, ‘THE IDOLM@STER2’ comes a set of Nendoroid Petite figures of the cute idols! Haruka Amami, Chihaya Kisaragi, Makoto Kikuchi, Yayoi Takatsuki, Mami Futami and Takane Shijou are all dressed up in their stage outfits and ready to perform. There is also one secret character to collect!

Become the producer for these adorable idols – the stage can be your very own desk!

The whole set will cost you around 3800 Yen and it is scheduled for June release.

Via GSC (link #1, link #2)

Nendoroid Petit iDOLM@STER 2 – Stage 01 is Previewed by Mikatan

Feb28 by animaster

Nendoroid Petit iDOLM@STER 2 - Stage 01

Yep, this is the iDOLM@STER Petit set we saw at the WonFes. The official name for this Petit set is: Nendoroid Petit iDOLM@STER 2 – Stage 01 and it consists of seven Nendoroid Petits.

The included Petits are:

Haruka Amami
Chihaya Kisaragi
Makoto Kikuchi
Yayoi Takatsuki
Mami Futami
Takane Shijou
Secret character

Kindly visit Mikatan’s blog for more pics of these adorable Petits. ^^

By the way, the pre-order for this set will start today and Mikatan hinted that the second ~~batch~~ stage will be announced soon as well.

Via Mikatan’s blog

Nendoroid Release Schedule for March 2012 (Update: Millhiore F.Biscotti, Sanada Yukimura, Date Masamune)

Feb28 by animaster

Nendoroid Yune

Nendoroid Yune from Ikoku Meiro no Croisée is the first Nendoroid to get a definitive release date in March, while Amagami SS‘ Nendoroid Morishima Haruka is the first Nendoroid to be delayed to the next month. XD

UPDATE: Nendoroid Millhiore F.Biscotti (DOG DAYS) gets her release date, while the Sengoku BASARA duo ~~have not been given an exact date by Phat Company yet~~ are pushed back to the next month. XD

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Legend of Heroes: Trails of Zero Evolution for PS Vita has Nendoroid Petit Bonus

Feb24 by animaster

Chara-Ani limited/exclusive boxset

It seems that the first PS Vita game to have Nendoroid Petit will be Legend of Heroes: Trails of Zero Evolution (a.k.a Eiyuu Densetsu: Zero no Kiseki Evolution).

Yep, the game will have a limited/exclusive boxset, courtesy of Chara-Ani, that will include Nendoroid Petit Arianrhod among other exclusive stuff.

You can see some official photos of the Petit after the break. ^^

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Nendoroid Louise from Zero no Tsukaima is Going for Re-sale

Feb24 by animaster

Nendoroid Louise

Yep, you heard it correctly: Nendoroid Louise from Zero no Tsukaima has been put up for re-sale by HOBBY STOCK. It seems that the currently airing Zero no Tsukaima F has triggered the reissue. XD

Here is the description from her (updated?) official page:

I-It’s not like I’m being cute for you, okay!?
The third season of the popular Zero no Tsukaima anime has recently come to a close, but a Nendoroid of Louise is back for more in this figure planned by the online hobby site “HOBBYSTOCK”, and assisted by Goodsmile Company!

Both her angry face and her cute face are included, as well as a crying face which was included due to being the most popular expression on a poll preformed online. Her magic wand and whip that were seen often in the anime are included, as well as “The Progenitor’s Prayer Book”.

All the added extras make it easy for fans to display Louise in any way they want to see her!

She will be available for 3500 Yen and scheduled for May release. ^^

Via HOBBY STOCK and GSC

Nendoroid Info in Latest Hobby Magazine Scans (February 2012)

Feb23 by animaster

Nendoroid Yamada Aoi and Ika-musume

Nendoroid Yamada Aoi from WORKING!! made her magazine debut last month, and now she re-appears in fully-colored fashion, as seen in the post-WonFes NicoNico broadcast. Nothing new here, except for the availability info – she will be released on July with the standard Max Factory pricing of 3800 Yen.

Meanwhile, the long awaited Nendoroid Ika Musume is now shown in various pose and expressions. The good news is she will be available as standard release, scheduled for July release with a price tag of 3500 Yen. ^^

I have a feeling that Ika-chan and Yamada-chan will be announced on Mikatan’s blog soon. ^^

Nendoroid Saber: Casual Clothes version

The super movable Nendoroid Saber: Casual Clothes version from TYPE-MOON‘s Fate series made her first appearance in the magazine scan. We have seen a couple of her pose in the post-WonFes broadcast, and it seems that she will also be compatible with parts from Nendoroid Saber: Super Movable Edition. No release date is mentioned there, but she will be priced at 5000 Yen that makes her the most expensive standard Nendoroid to-date.

Well, what do you think, Nendonesian?

Further Details on Nendoroid Petit from PS3 Game Mugen Souls

Feb23 by animaster

Nendoroid Petit ShuShu, Altis, and Shanpuru

The first time we saw them was from the magazine scan back then in October last year. As mentioned in that post, Nendoroid Petit ShuShu, Altis, and Shanpuru are included in the limited edition of the upcoming PS3 game Attouteki Yuugi: Mugen Souls.

Now that the game is just a month away from its release schedule, more pics of the Petits have surfaced, and you can see them all after the break. ^^

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