Archive for April, 2008

Max Factory’s IDOLM@STER Duo Reservation Starts!!

April 22, 2008

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These 2 new 1/8 Scale figures of “Hoshii Miki” from XBox 360 game, The IDOLM@STER, will be available for you this coming September 2008 by Max Factory ^^

Both “Rouse Ver.” (left) and “Expectant New Star Ver.” (right) will be up for 7,100 Yen each ^^ Hobby Search has open the reservation for them as of today.

These figures were first shown during Wonder Festival 2008 Winter.

I have to say, this is probably the best looking IDOLM@STER figure thus far ( ^ _ ^ )/

Konami’s Figumate Shana Reservation Starts!!

April 22, 2008

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This new set of “Figumate Shakugan no Shana 2nd” by Konami will be available this coming August 2008 for 4,600 Yen. There will be a total of 10 figures in the box set, with 8 different ones + 2 extra random figures, with each standing around 7 cm high ^^ Hobby Search is taking reservations for it as of now.

Some of them looks pretty cute \( ^ o ^ )/

Al Azif Swimsuit Ver. 1/8 Scale (Alter)

April 22, 2008

Here it is as promised, the review for “Al Azif Swimsuit Ver. 1/8 Scale” by Alter, which arrived a while ago ^^

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Review for Franco will follow later, Al Azif first for now ^^; As mentioned before, Al Azif is the main heroine from the eroge Deus Machina Demonbane and also the OVA adaptation of the same name by Nitro+. This time Al Azif appears in her swimsuit, the same one as the one during the beach scene in the anime version ^^

Beach Episode below:

Nice series, worth picking it up~

Anyway :p, I have to say, this is one cute figure of Al Azif and Alter did really well on it. The paint job looks great ^^ What I like about this figure is the expression, and also the “Sandy” base stand, well made indeed ^^ The figure comes with the following accessories:

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The skirt pretty much cast off-able. With the addition of Alter’s version, this will be my third figure of Al Azif ^^

On with the shots~

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Close up~

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Without the skirt~

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Close up of the underpantsu~^^;

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Special pose~XD

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Current collections~

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Look forward to Franco‘s review ( ^ _ ^ )/

Alter’s Franco & Al Azif Sanjou!!

April 21, 2008

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My “Franco Il Nero a.k.a Black Franco” and “Al Azif Swimsuit Ver. 1/8 Scale” from Alter just arrived today \( ^ o ^ )/ Didn’t expect them to arrive this soon ^^;

Anyway, reviews for these will be posted by this evening or tomorrow latest. Look forward to it ( ^ _ ^ )/

Toys Works’ Komari Reservation Starts!!

April 21, 2008

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This new figure of “Kamikita Komari” from Little Busters! series will be available this coming July 2008 by Toys Works for 6,400 Yen ^^ Hobby Search is taking reservation for it as of today.

This version does looks nice, but I still prefer the Kotobukiya‘s one ^^;

New Images Of Koto’s Haruka

April 21, 2008

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Akiba Blog just posted some new images of the upcoming Kotobukiya‘s Sennin Haruka, straight from the prototype stage. I can’t really read Japanese, so I can’t really say anything on the full article ^^; Have to wait for the English version to be posted~XD

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Looking at the photos, looks like Haruka’s Gi can be casted off ^^; The details looks great so far, and it looks really close as the original Illustration. Looking forward to this ( ^ _ ^ )/

Animelo Summer Live 2008 Announced!!

April 20, 2008

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It’s official. The biggest anime summer concert is finally on this year again ^^ This year Animelo concert will be called “Animelo Summer Live 2008 Challenge”, and the official site for the event is now open. A list of the preliminary actresses/band that will perform on the event is out with some familiar faces that came back for 3 concecutive years, which include Mizuki Nana, JAM Project, and Kuribayashi Minami. You can view the complete list at the official site.

If you didn’t know, Animelo Summer Live is a concert event where Actresses and Bands who have performed atleast one Anime song gathers and sing their hearts out ^^ The event was started on 2005 and has been a yearly event since. This year Animelo Summer Live will be held at Saitama Super Arena, which is an upgrade from the usual Budokan, since it can double the capacity of audiences.

I’ve been following the concert event since “Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride-“, and I’m really excited with this year’s event ( ^ _ ^ )/

Thanks to Seiyuu3.net for the info.

Gundam Star 00

April 20, 2008

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 & Lucky Star cross over ^^ The video consist of various fanmade clip of 00 and Lucky Star episode. Really funny~XD You can view the video below:

Volks’ Takamori Haruka & Hatsune Miku

April 20, 2008

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Saw this 1/7 Scale Resin kit of “Takamori Haruka” from Beat Blade Haruka over at Volks Online Store ^^ The price is a little bit expensive ^^; It’s up for 10,000 Yen.

Although I don’t collect Resin kits (Since I’m no good in painting these stuffs~XD ), I have to say, this is probably the best looking Haruka I’ve seen so far d( > _ < )b

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On other news, I spotted this while browsing Foo-bar-baz. Looks like Volks is planning to release the PVC version of the previous Wonfest 2008 exclusive 1/6 Scale Hatsune Miku, this coming September 2008 (Yay~!!) ^^ It’ll be up for 6,800 Yen and reservations will start on 29th April, 2008 ^^

Well just hope that it isn’t Volks Online Store exclusive, because I so want it!! ( > _ < )v I wonder if the price is correct, because 7,000 Yen for a 1/6 scale is cheap ^^;

Kotobukiya’s Nono Nya~

April 19, 2008

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Kotobukiya just updated their Blog with more images of the upcoming release figure of “Nekomiya Nono” in her school swimsuit and Neko Mimi~XD Nono is the heroine from the eroge Yotsunoha, and the anime adaptation with the same name. You can view the trailer of the anime below:

This figure was shown earlier, still in the prototype stage, and was scheduled for August 2008 release. Price is still undecided ^^;

I have to say, this is one damn cute figure!! ( > _ < )v

Triple Threat By Taki

April 19, 2008

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This was actually announced yesterday ^^; These 3 new figures of Ryomou Shimei, Kanu Unchou, and Sonshaku Hakufu from Ikkitousen series, will be available by Taki Corporation in their Nurse uniform this coming May 2008 for 4,800 Yen each ^^ Hobby Search is taking reservation for them as of now.

The only thing I know is that Ryomou’s uniform is cast off-able :p Don’t know about the rest though~

Kurushima’s Rei & Asuka Reservation Starts!!

April 18, 2008

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Hobby Search just open the reservation for this beautiful set of figures of “2007 Rei & Asuka Summer Ver.” by Kurushima (never heard of the company before) ^^; Hoho, even the price is “beautiful” :p This set of figures will be up for a whoopin price of 28,000 Yen!! *Faint* Only 1000 of these will be manufactured and will be made using Cold Cast material.

I’ll pass on these…too much dough for me ( > _ < );

Kotobukiya’s Mao Reservation Starts!!

April 18, 2008

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With Elwing announced earlier by Kotobukiya, it won’t take very long until the next line up from the “Shining Wind” series to be out ^^ This 1/8 Scale of “Mao” by Kotobukiya is the next line up from Shining Wind series, which is scheduled for July 2008 release and up for 5,300 Yen ^^ Hobby Search is taking pre-orders for it as of today~

The jacket is cast off-able btw ( ^ _ ^ )/

What if…

April 18, 2008

…this happens to you? You thought that you have everything perfected with no mistakes, and something unexpected (I mean it!!) happens like the clip below ( > _ < );;

I would probably…”kill” myself~XD Life can be cruel sometimes :p

Another New GSC’s Upcoming Release

April 17, 2008

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Another new release from Good Smile Company ^^ This gorgeous 1/8 Scale figure of “Hayase Mitsuki” from Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien series will be available this coming August 2008 for 5,000 Yen by Good Smile Company, and Hobby Search is taking pre-orders for it as of today ^^

Looks nice indeed. I like the hair ( ^ _ ^ )/

GSC’s Lala Reservation Starts!!

April 17, 2008

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Yes!! Finally it’s out!! I’ve been waiting for this ^^

Anyway :p This gorgeous figure of “Lala Satalin Deviluke” from the new To Love-Ru series, will be available for you this coming August 2008 by Good Smile Company for 5,000 Yen ^^ Hobby Search is taking reservations for it as of today ^^

Woot!! No doubt this is in my get list!! d( > _ < )b

MG Z’Gok Turned Airman

April 17, 2008

Yep, you heard it. I’m talking about Airman from Megaman series ^^ Watch how this person creates Airman by using “MG Z’Gok Char’s Custom” gunpla kit as based model and some extra accessories. This even includes the Turbine Fan gimmick for the chest ( > _ < )!!

Background theme is the Airman theme titled “Airman ga Taosenai” or “I can’t beat Airman” ^^

I’m in awe!! This is just beyond words d( > _ < )b

New Line’s Corti Announced!!

April 16, 2008

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Hobby Search just opened the reservation for this new lovely figure today~ This new 1/7 Scale “Corticarte Apa Lagranges Swimsuit Ver.” figure from the series Shinkyoku Sokai Polyphonica, will be available for you this coming July 2008 for 7,800 Yen from New Line ^^

I have to say this figure looks beautiful!! I like the overall looks

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Square Enix’s STATIC ARTS Soul Eater Reservation Starts!!

April 16, 2008

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This was actually announced yesterday, but this new figure of “STATIC ARTS Soul Eater Maka & Soul” from the new series Soul Eater by Square Enix is now ready for reservation ^^ The figure is scheduled for July 2008 and will be up for 7,800 Yen, and Hobby Search is taking pre-orders as of now ^^

Looks cool I have to say. Just finished watching the 1st episode of Soul Eater, and to be honest it’ll be a big hit!! ( ^ _ ^ )/

Shueisha’s Lala Reservation Starts!!

April 16, 2008

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This new “Lala Animal Cafe Ver.” figure from Shueisha, which was announced earlier and scheduled for August 2008 is now ready for reservation ^^ Hobby Search is taking pre-orders as of today with the price tag of 5,900 Yen ^^

Unfortunately, they didn’t mentioned anything about the Limited Edition version of the figure ( > _ < ); So I guess it’s only exclusive to Shueisha’s online store ^^;