Monthly Archives: April 2012

Nendoroid 172: Racing Miku 2011 version (Updated)

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Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version

Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version

Since 2009, Good Smile Company (GSC) and its racing team Good Smile Racing (GSR) have been annually releasing a racing-themed Hatsune Miku, including its Nendoroid version.

Last year, Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version was released on October bearing a brand new design for Miku’s racing queen outfit, which was somehow seen as controversial for some fans of the virtual diva.

Well then, enough with the introduction, let’s go directly to the review, shall we? ^^

UPDATE: The itasha‘s decals have been installed. See the pics below. XD

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Nendoroid Super Sonico: Tiger Parka version’s Prototype is Completed; Box Revealed!

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Nendoroid Super Sonico: Tiger Parka version

Nendoroid Super Sonico: Tiger Parka version

GSC’s sculptor team has finally finished their challenge of making the prototype for Nendoroid Super Sonico: Tiger Parka version. Looks really adorable!

The box design has also been revealed as well:

The box

The box

Nendoroid Super Sonico: Tiger Parka version will be released on October with a price tag of 3500 Yen. She is (officially) only available for Japanese customers. XD

Well, what do you think, Nendonesian? ^^

NicoNico Super Kaigi 2012 Nendoroid Line-Up (Update: More Nendoroid and Petits were Spotted)

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Gumako and Miku merchandise

Gumako and Miku merchandise

GSC is attending an event titled NicoNico Super Kaigi 2012, which is held by NicoNicoDouga. As usual, they also displayed their upcoming figures, including Nendoroid in their own booth there.

Skip past the break to view all photos of the Nendoroid found at the event. (Surprise! XD)

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Design for Nendoroid Super Sonico: Tiger Parka version is Revealed!

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Nendoroid Super Sonico: Tiger Parka version

Nendoroid Super Sonico: Tiger Parka version (design)

Well well well … what do we have here? NitroPlus‘ mascot Super Sonico is going to be made into Nendoroid?

Yep, it seems so, as the design for Nendoroid Super Sonico: Tiger Parka version was displayed in GSC’s latest NicoNico broadcast AND in her own official product page as well!

Here is what it says in the product page: (Google-Translated – may not be accurate)

Collaboration of Sonico and Nendoroid!
From the popular mascot of NitroPlus comes Nendoroid Super Sonico in Tiger Parka version. Obviously there are optional parts available, such as her favorite eletric guitar. As a musician, gravure model, and game character, she is really cute in Nendoroid form.

Nendoroid Super Sonico: Tiger Parka version is scheduled for October release with a price tag of 3500 Yen.

Pre-order will be available at GSC Online Shop starting today, April 28, 10:00 (JST) until May 31, 21:00 (JST). Unfortunately, it seems that the reservation will only be available for Japanese residents. XD

Apparently, this Nendoroid will be used as a test for GSC’s sculptors, as mentioned by Mikatan:

The topic at hand will be putting sculptors to the test …
Making a prototype in two days!!
Basically, the aim is to complete a prototype with painting on a nearly impossible schedule … and quite a few sculptors have risen to the challenge!!

You can see further info about the test in Mikatan’s blog.

Well, what do you think, Nendonesian? ^^

(Thanks for the news tip, Nurrafi Ihsan!)

via GSC

Nendoroid Niizuma Eiji, Sanada Yukimura, and Yuzurizaki Nero are Released

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Nendoroid Niizuma Eiji

Nendoroid Niizuma Eiji

Yep, we are having triple Nendoroid releases today, courtesy of both GSC and Phat Company.

GSC has released Nendoroid Yuzurizaki Nero (Tantei Opera Milky Holmes), while Phat Company got two Nendoroid to release today, i.e: Nendoroid Niizuma Eiji (Bakuman) and Nendoroid Sanada Yukimura (Sengoku BASARA).

See the official release pics after the break. ^^

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Nendoroid BRS: TV Animation version is Available for Pre-Order

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Nendoroid BRS: TV Animation version

Nendoroid BRS: TV Animation version

As mentioned by Mikatan a few days ago, Nendoroid Black Rock Shooter: TV Animation version is available for reservation starting today.

Here is the official description:

Beyond this universe…
From the TV anime that aired during Fuji TV’s noitaminA block, ‘Block Rock Shooter’ comes a Nendoroid of the main character, Black Rock Shooter herself!

She comes with a variety of optional parts – from the much expected blue flame over her eye to an additional head part to display her wearing a hood, allowing you to recreate the hooded scene from the series. She also comes with a variety of weapons including the Rock Cannon in both its standard form and Gatling form, as well as the Black Blade. Enjoy the epic battles of Black Rock Shooter in Nendoroid size, whenever you like!

She will be available for 3500 Yen and scheduled for August release.

Are you going to pre-order her, Nendonesian? ^^

via GSC

Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2012 version is (Finally) Previewed by Mikatan

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Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2012 version

Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2012 version

Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2012 version‘s pre-order has already started last month, and we have already seen both her uncolored and colored prototype. Finally, she received a preview photo session treatment by Mikatan today.

Nothing new there, as we have already seen most of them on the official pics, but it is still nice to see her from different angles.

Well then, go directly to Mikatan’s blog for more info as well as more pics.

via Mikatan’s blog

Closer Look at Nendoroid Annelotte: 1P version

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Her lovely expression

Her lovely expression

In case you are still unsure whether to pre-order Nendoroid Annelotte: 1P version from Queen’s Blade Rebellion or not, well, let’s see a closer view of her, shall we? XD

Yep, FREEing has just posted a page for this Nendoroid on their own website which provides some close-up photos.

Scroll past the break to view the pics. ^^

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Nendoroid Annelotte and Saber Casual Gets Official Page

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Nendoroid Annelotte

Nendoroid Annelotte

We have just seen a preview of Nendoroid Annelotte a few days ago, courtesy of the monthly hobby magazine scan. Fast forward to today, the protagonist of Queen’s Blade Rebellion gets her own page on GSC’s website. Yes, it also means that her pre-order has been available starting today.

Here is the description from her page:

The beautiful leader of the Rebel Army!
From the TV anime series, ‘Queen’s Blade Rebellion’ comes a Nendoroid of the Knight Princess and leader of the Rebel Army, Annelotte!

She comes with two expressions – a smiling face and an angry face. You can also pose her ready to fight her enemies with her sword known as Grim Venus as well as the shield she carries into battle. Recreate all your favorite scenes of the brave Annelotte in Nendoroid form!

She is going to be produced by FREEing – similar to the previous Nendoroid from Queen’s Blade series – and scheduled for September release with a price tag of 3500 Yen.

Nendoroid Saber: Nendoroid Complete File Edition

Nendoroid Saber: Nendoroid Complete File Edition

Meanwhile, Nendoroid Saber: Casual Clothes version gets an official page as well. Apparently, her official name is Nendoroid Saber: Nendoroid Complete File Edition, but I will rather call her Nendoroid Saber Casual from now on. XD

Anyway, this is her official description:

The first ever official Nendoroid Album comes complete with a Saber Nendoroid wearing casual clothes!
The very first Nendoroid album fulled with the lovable Nendoroids produced by Good Smile Company is going on sale soon! This Nendoroid of Saber in her casual clothes is included as an extra to those who buy the book!

She comes with a total of three expressions, a stuffed lion, a fencing stick, chopsticks, a rice bowl and even sitting parts! A huge selection of parts to display her however you think she looks best!

Nendoroid Saber Casual will be manufactured by Hobby JAPAN, scheduled for late May release, and priced at 5000 Yen for the whole bundle with Nendoroid Album (a.k.a Nendoroid Complete File book).

via GSC (link #1, link #2)