Archive for July, 2008

Kotobukiya’s Triple Re-Release Reservation Starts!!

July 22, 2008

The following Kotobukiya‘s Re-Release items are ready for reservations ^^

maryan

Name: Maryan Senpai Drill Maryan Kick Ver.
Scale: 1/8
Series: To Heart 2 ~Another Days~
Release Date: August 2008
Retail Price: 4,200 Yen

kureha

Name: Kureha
Scale: 1/8
Series: Shining Wind
Release Date: August 2008
Retail Price: 5,800 Yen

elwing

Name: Elwing
Scale: 1/8
Series: Shining Wind
Release Date: August 2008
Retail Price: 5,800 Yen

Hobby Search is taking reservations for all of them as of today.

For those who missed them before, this is your chance ^^ Wow, Maryan looks cool~XD

Koto’s Haul~

July 21, 2008

More arrived today:

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– Kamikita Komari 1/8 Scale (Kotobukiya)
– Sennin Haruka 1/8 Scale (Kotobukiya)

Wow, these past few weeks has been a hell hole for me ( > _ < );

GSC’s Nanoha Device Metal Charm Collection #05 – Levantine Schwert Form

July 20, 2008

The fifth line up of Device Metal Charm Collection from Nanoha series is none other than Signum‘s Levantine Schwer Form ^^

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Scheduled for September 2008 release by Good Smile Company and will be retailing for 2,800 Yen.

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More at Mikatan’s Blog

Looks like more is planned for release since there are still some devices left from the series ( ^ _ ^ )

Takamachi Nanoha Teaching Corp Uniform Ver. (Good Smile Company)

July 20, 2008

Next review is on “Takamachi Nanoha Teaching Corp Uniform Ver.” by Good Smile Company ^^ Time to catch up~XD

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Anyway, the figure was released earlier few weeks ago on June 30th, 2008. Scaling at 1/8, this my first PVC figure of Nanoha and it’s definitely looks great ^^ As expected from Good Smile Company.

I think what makes the figure worth getting is the colour combination of the figures that makes it really soothing to the eyes. To tell the truth I always loved the combination of Blue and Orange ^^ The expression and the pose looks great also ^^

The stand is made out of clear plastic and really light, and the carving of the Magic Circle on it is definitely a plus.

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Oh and just an info, it’s not like you just put the figure on the stand to display it. There’s actually an “attachment” near the top side of the stand, which then you insert it to Nanoha’s bottom left feet. That way you don’t have to be afraid of the figure falling off the stand. I didn’t noticed it until this morning ( = _ = );

Anyway, on with the shots~!!

(Right Click on Images, and choose “Open Image” for higher resolutions)

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Close up~

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Close look of some of the details~

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Raising Heart~

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You can also view another excellent review of her at Foo-Bar-Baz.

That ends my Nanoha review ^^ I’m just hoping that they will release Fate also, although the possibility can be quite high. GSC might surprised us at Wonder Festival 2008 Summer ^^

Anyway, more reviews are on the way. Look forward to them ( ^ _ ^ )/

More Haul~

July 19, 2008

More stuffs arrived today:

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– Benisu 1/8 Scale (Good Smile Company)
– Another Blood 1/8 Scale (Max Factory)
– Figma Kyon School Uniform Ver. (Max Factory)
– Suzumiya Haruhi Gothic Lolita Ver. (Griffon Enterprises)

The other Haruhi is for my friend ^^;

Ugh…I’m stuffed ( > _ < );

Max’s Figma Doara Reservation Starts!!

July 18, 2008

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This new figure of “Figma Doara Home Ver.” is scheduled for September 2008 release by Max Factory, and will be retailing for 2,500 Yen. Hobby Search is taking reservations of him as of today.

If you are clueless about him, this guy is actually the Mascot for the Japanese Pro-Baseball Team “Tyuunichi Dragons”. Saw this mascot several times on Youtube ^^

Hmmm, now I’m wondering if I should get him ( ^ _ ^ );

Kotobukiya’s Riannon Preview

July 18, 2008

A preview of the upcoming figure of “Riannon” from the new PS3 game Tears of Tiara by Aquaplus. Scheduled for November 2008 release by Kotobukiya.

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Based on the following illustration:

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From Kotoblog

Beautiful figure, no doubt~ ( ^ _ ^ )

More Figma Saber Lily Ver. Goodness

July 18, 2008

Just a much higher quality and clearer image of Figma Saber Lily in action ^^

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From Figure/GK

Like I said…WHYYYY!!! ( > _ < ); 10,000 Yen just to get her is a little bit too much for me. The figure itself probably just costing around 2,500 Yen ( T _ T )

GSC’s Nendo-Petit Haruhi #03 Reservation Starts!!

July 18, 2008

Ack!! Looks like there was a false alarm there ( > _ < )

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This new box sets of “Nendoroid-Petit Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu #03”, will be available this coming October 2008 by Good Smile Company, and will be retailing for 6,000 Yen. Hobby Search is taking reservations for the set as of today.

Just like previous sets, the box contained 12 figures; 5 different characters with each getting 2 versions, a Secret Figure, and 1 extra random figure. Ryoko is highly possible to be the Secret Figure. Well, we’ll just have to wait and see, I could be wrong anyway~XD

Wow, didn’t expect Hobby Search to take orders for the set. All this time I thought it’s an exclusive set. Anyway…GET!!!~XD

This Month Upcoming Goodies – Part VII (Part 3)

July 17, 2008

More news on the release dates for the month of July just in, also other related news ^^

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Name: Nendoroid Melissa Seraphy
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non
Release Date: July 28th, 2008
Note: Delayed. Originally scheduled for June 2008 Release.

fate

Name: Figma Fate T. Harlaown Barrier Jacket Ver.
Company: Max Factory
Scale: Non
Release Date: July 31st, 2008
Note: –

konata

Name: Figma Izumi Konata Winter School Uniform Ver.
Company: Max Factory
Scale: Non
Release Date: July 31st, 2008
Note: –

Delayed Goodies:

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Name: Figma Kan’u Unchou
Company: Max Factory
Scale: Non
Original Release Date: July 2008
New Release Date: August 2008

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Name: Lily Salvatana
Company: Alter
Scale: 1/8
Original Release Date: July 17th, 2008
New Release Date: Unknown. Although unconfirmed rumours stated that it might be postponed to July 28th, 2008.

From GSC News Section & Alter Web Via Foo-Bar-Baz

Figma Izumi Konata Costume Play Ver. (Max Factory)

July 17, 2008

Alright~ Next in line is “Figma Izumi Konata Costume Play Ver.” by Max Factory ^^

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As most of you might have already known, this particular Figma figure is one of Wonder Festival 2008 Winter exclusive item, which means that you have to be at the event to get it. Luckily, Good Smile Company is kind enough to open a special pre-order sessions at their website just after the event ended, so to give chance to those who unable to attend, to get a hold of the exclusive figures ^^

As for me, I’m lucky enough to manage to get her, thanks to Arcenciel of SGCafe. Hopefully I’ll be able to do the same with the upcoming Wonder Festival 2008 Summer in August ^^

Back to topic, there’s really isn’t much I can say on Konata, except she’s just amazing, definitely worth all the trouble in getting her ^^ Another amazing quality of work, although some movement are a little bit limited because of her hair. Not much though ^^

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As for accessories, there’s not much given compared to other Figma releases. Konata only comes with an extra face, and the usual pairs of Figma hands.

On with the shots~!!

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Close up~

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Different face~

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Action shots~!!

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Practicing Hare-Hare Yukai~XD

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You can view another excellent review of Konata here at Foo-Bar-Baz

That ends Konata‘s review. More reviews coming!! Look forward to them ( ^ _ ^ )/

Alter’s Double Trouble

July 17, 2008

Two new entries by Alter are now ready for reservations ^^

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Name: Suzumiya Haruhi Uniform Ver.
Scale: 1/8
Series: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu
Release Date: November 2008
Retail Price: 5,800 Yen

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Name: Shigure Asa
Scale: 1/8
Series: Shuffle!
Release Date: November 2008
Retail Price: 6,800 Yen

Hobby Search is taking reservations ofr both of them as of today.

Finally ^^ Although there’s definitely a difference in Haruhi between this and the one I posted earlier. Maybe there’s going to be 2 versions ^^; Asa looks great also ( ^ _ ^ )/

Figma Saber Lily Preview

July 16, 2008

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From Figure/GK

A preview of the upcoming Figma Saber Lily by Max Factory. Unfortunately, this Figma Saber is an exclusive item, and will only come with the new upcoming PS2 game “Fate Unlimited Codes”, which will be released in December 2008.

WHYYYY~!!!! ( > _ < );

FREEing’s Lu Bu Reservation Starts!!

July 15, 2008

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This new 1/6 scale figure of “Lu Bu (Ren)” from Koihime Musou series, will be available this coming October 2008 by FREEing and will be retailing for 9,300 Yen. Hobby Search is taking reservations of her as of today.

That’s pretty high price alright, although the overall look of the figure looks fine to me. Saw the 1st episode of the Anime, and it looks promising ( ^ _ ^ );

Zenon’s Ryomou Reservation Starts!!

July 15, 2008

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This new 1/6 scale figure of “Ryomou Shimei” from Ikkitousen series, will be available this coming October 2008 by Zenon, and will be retailing for 6,900 Yen. Hobby Search is taking pre-orders for her as of today.

Never heard the company ( ^ _ ^ );

Alter’s Haruhi Preview

July 15, 2008

A first look of the supposedly upcoming figure of “Suzumiya Haruhi” by Alter scheduled for November 2008 release.

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From Figure/GK

This looks good. Might consider getting her when reservation opens~ ( ^ _ ^ )/

Griffon’s Mikuru Reservation Starts!!

July 15, 2008

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This new 1/7 scale figure of “Asahina Mikuru – Gothic Punk Ver. -“, will be available this coming October 2008 by Griffon Enterprises, and will be retailing for 8,500 Yen. Hobby Search is taking pre-orders for her as of today.

Looks good to me, although the price might be a bit high ( ^ _ ^ );

First Class’s Elena (Black) Reservation Starts!!

July 15, 2008

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This new 1/8 scale alternative colour of “Kangofu Rock Elena Varenskaya Olive Black Ver.” from Nurse+Rock, is scheduled for this coming October 2008 release, and will be retailing for 5,800 Yen. Hobby Search is taking reservations for her as of today.

I still prefer the normal white version though ( ^ _ ^ );

More Kotobukiya’s Goodness Ready For Reservations!!

July 14, 2008

The following new entries by Kotobukiya are ready for reservations ^^

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Name: Suzumiya Haruhi -Beach Side Ver.-
Scale: 1/7
Series: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu
Release Date: November 2008
Retail Price: 5,800 Yen

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Name: Itou Noemi
Scale: 1/8
Series: With You – Looking at Forever-
Release Date: November 2008
Retail Price: 6,800 Yen

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Name: Warring States Rance Senhime
Scale: 1/8
Series: Sengoku Lance
Release Date: November 2008
Retail Price: 6,800 Yen

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Name: Kusakabe Yuki Maid Ver.
Scale: 1/8
Series: To Heart 2
Release Date: October 2008
Retail Price: 5,800 Yen

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Name: Index
Scale: 1/8
Series: A Certain Magical Index
Release Date: November 2008
Retail Price: 5,800 Yen

Hobby Search is taking reservations for all of them as of today.

That’s lots of new stuffs all right~ I have to say those are really good quality figures. I personally like Noemi, Haruhi, and Senhime…but all of them are nice ( > _ < );

GSC’s Nendoroid-Petit Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu #03 Preview

July 14, 2008

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From Figure/GK

The 3rd box set of “Nendoroid-Petit Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu” series, scheduled for September 2008 release at 6,000 Yen retail price~ Secret figure is supposed to be Mikuru, but we still don’t know what kind of costume she’s wearing ( ^ _ ^ )/

More here