Archive for September, 2008

Team Blue’s Beach Figure Photoshoot

September 30, 2008

So few days ago, on Saturday, Team Blue went for their 2nd figure photoshoot. This time with “Beach” as a theme, we brought our figure-related theme for the photoshoot. The previous one was “Nature”. If you have missed it before, you can view the report and coverages right here.

al azif

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Euphemia Preview

September 29, 2008

euphemia

euphemia

One of the best looking figure of Euphemia I ever seen. Unfortunately, this is a Garage Kit ^^; The scale is 1/5 by SeeknacK.

euphemia

You can view more of her here and here.

Beach Photoshoot Teaser

September 28, 2008

beach

We went for our Team Blue‘s Figure Beach Photoshoot earlier yesterday. The coverages and photoshoots will be posted tomorrow. I will most likely divided it to more than one part because of the amount of photos taken.

Look forward to them~ ( ^ _ ^ )/

End Of September Haul~

September 28, 2008

Arrived earlier yesterday:

haul

– Lala Satalin Deviluke Uniform Ver. (Alpha x Omega)
– Konjiki no Yami/Golden Darkness (Alpha x Omega)

Good news is that my Finals just ended few days ago, so expect a SURGE of backlog reviews in the next few days ^^

Look forward to them!!

More Delayed Goodies

September 27, 2008

More news on some delayed goodies:

string

Name: Girl in String Swimsuit
Company: Solid Theater
Scale: 1/7
Original Release Date: September 2008
New Release Date: October 2008
Note: –

setsuna

Name: Kuon Setsuna
Company: Solid Theater
Scale: 1/7
Original Release Date: September 2008
New Release Date: November 2008
Note: –

nono

Name: Nekomiya Nono
Company: Orchid Seed
Scale: 1/8
Original Release Date: September 2008
New Release Date: October 2008
Note: –

From Post-chan

Delayed Bunnies

September 27, 2008

A little bit late on the news, but here are some delayed news which was announced few days ago ^^;

ryoko

Name: Asakura Ryoko Bunny Ver.
Company: FREEing
Scale: 1/4
Original Release Date: September 2008
New Release Date: October 2008
Note: –

haruhi

Name: Suzumiya Haruhi Bunny Ver.
Company: FREEing
Scale: 1/4
Original Release Date: September 2008
New Release Date: October 2008
Note: Re-Release

mikuru

Name: Asahina Mikuru Bunny Ver.
Company: FREEing
Scale: 1/4
Original Release Date: September 2008
New Release Date: October 2008
Note: Re-Release.

From GSC Info Section.

MegaHouse’s Double Trouble

September 26, 2008

The following 2 new entries from MegaHouse are ready for reservations ^^

haruka

haruka

Name: Amami Haruka
Scale: 1//7
Series: The Idolmaster
Release Date: December 2008
Retail Price: 6,800 Yen

yayoi

yayoi

Name: Takatsuki Yayoi
Scale: 1//7
Series: The Idolmaster
Release Date: December 2008
Retail Price: 6,800 Yen

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

No doubt these are one of the best looking figures of Idolmaster ever released~ ( ^ _ ^ )

Alpha X Omega’s Kallen & Shirley Reservation Starts!!

September 26, 2008

Finally the wait is over ^^ The following Alpha x Omega‘s products are ready for reservations:

kallen

kallen

Name: Kouzuki Kallen Bunny Girl Ver.
Scale: 1/8
Series: Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2
Release Date: January 2009
Retail Price: 5,800 Yen

shirley

shirley

Name: Shirley Fernet Swimming Coffee Ver.
Scale: 1/8
Series: Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2
Release Date: January 2009
Retail Price: 5,800 Yen

Hobby Search is taking reservations for both as of today.

Dedinitely much better looking than the one I saw during Chara Hobby 2008~ ( ^ _ ^ )

Nendoroid Tsukasa & Miyuki Preview

September 25, 2008

nendo

From Figure/GK

A scan preview featuring the upcoming Nendoroid Hiiragi Tsukasa and Nendoroid Takara Miyuki by Good Smile Company, which was first displayed during Wonder Festival 2008 Summer. Just like the previous releases of Nendoroid Izumi Konata and Nendoroid Hiiragi Kagami, Tsukasa and Miyuki will be released as another Comptiq Magazine mail order exclusives.

The pre-order will starts with the release of the October issue of Comptiq magazine on October 10th, 2008 next month. Same thing, there will be also Chara-Ani version of the release ^^ The figure will be released sometime next year.

The agony right?~XD So cute!!, but of course, the mail order always spoils it~XD

MG Sinanju Ver. Ka Preview

September 24, 2008

I guess our wish has come true ^^

sinanju

A scan featuring what looks like to be the upcoming Master Grade kit of Sinanju from Gundam Unicorn series. Scheduled for December 2008 release~ ( ^ _ ^ )/

Woot, another Ver. Ka release~XD

From 2chan

New Line’s Kanu Reservation Starts!!

September 24, 2008

kanu

kanu

This new 1/7 scale figure of “Kanu Unchou School Swimsuit Ver.” will be available Febuary 2009 next year by New Line for 7,800 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservations for her as of today.

More Kanu figure ( ^ _ ^ );

Atelier Sai’s Etheldreda Preview

September 24, 2008

etheldreda

From Figure/GK

A scan preview of the upcoming figure of “Etheldreda” from the series Demonbane by Atelier Sai. The figure is scaled at 1/8 and is standing at 19 cm height. Still no release date and price yet ^^;

This figure is something I need to look out for, I mean finally a new figure from Demonbane other than Al Azif and Another Blood ^^ She looks quite promising also. Gonna keep an eye on her ( ^ _ ^ )

More Nendoroid News

September 24, 2008

More preview on the upcoming release of Good Smile Company‘s Nendoroid Release.

scan

As we can see from the above image, they finally revealed the secret figure which will come with the latest box set of Nendoroid-Petit Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu #03. The figure is none other than Tsuruya-San ^^

The box set is scheduled for October 2008 release at 6,000 Yen retail price. You can pre-order them at Hobby Search as of now.

Other news includes the announced release info on the upcoming Nendoroid Miyafuji Yoshika from Strike Witches ^^ The figure is scheduled for Febuary 2009 release at 4,000 Yen retail price. The info was first announced during Wonder Festival 2008 Summer, including Nendoroid Ignis and Kodomo no Jikan Trio.

Below is the leaked image of the Prototype of Nendoroid Yoshika:

yoshika

From Figure/GK

Max’s Seena Preview

September 24, 2008

seena

From Figure/GK

More from the latest issue of Hobby Japan. This time is Seena Kanon from Shining Wind by Max Factory ^^ The figure is scaled at 1/7 and is scheduled for Febuary 2009 release next year.

Finally, the final coloured version. Looking good~ ( ^ _ ^ )

Figma Shana Preview

September 23, 2008

shana

From Figure/GK

More on the upcoming Figma Shana by Max Factory from the latest scan of Hobby Japan Issue. Not much changes since Chara x Hobby 2008.

Hopefully we’ll get to see the final coloured version soon ( ^ _ ^ )

1/100 00 Gundam Preview

September 23, 2008

00gundam

From 2chan

More preview on the upcoming 1/100 scale kit of 00 Gundam coming November 2008 at 2,940 Yen retail price. For those who didn’t know, you’ll be able to light up both GN drives located on the shoulders ^^

Looking good I have to say~ ( ^ _ ^ )

Skynet’s Double Plugger

September 22, 2008

The following 2 new Entry Plugs from Skynet are ready for Reservations ^^

rei

Name: EVA-00 Entry Plug Ayanami Rei
Scale: Non
Series: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Release Date: December 2008
Retail Price: 8,800 Yen

shinji

Name: EVA-00 Entry Plug Ikari Shinji
Scale: Non
Series: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Release Date: December 2008
Retail Price: 8,800 Yen

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

Very unique release I have to say ( ^ _ ^ );

Toys Planning’s Melissa Collection Reservation Starts!!

September 21, 2008

melissa

This new collection figures of “Melissa Collections Vol. 2” from the Waga Mama Capriccio series, will be available this coming October 2008 by Toys Planning for 5,200 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservations for the box set as of now.

The box set contains 8 different figures of Mellissa Seraphy; 5 different ones + 2 secret models + 1 extra. Each is standing at around 6-7 cm in height and costing around 650 Yen each if you buy them individually.

This is a good chance for those who have missed the set during Wonder Festival 2008 Summer and Comiket 74. Too bad that this time it doesn’t include Chua Churam from Chu x Chu Idol ( ^ _ ^ );

More Custom Figma Miku Stand

September 20, 2008

miku

More on Custom Stand for Figmas. This time is Translucent green, which I think looks quite cool with the added light effect ^^

miku

miku

This time you can even use it for Key Chain~XD

miku

From Figure/GK

Hauler~

September 19, 2008

These just arrived earlier today:

haul

haul

– Blanc Neige 1/8 Scale (Kotobukiya)
– Figma Hatsune Miku (Max Factory)
– Figma Hiiragi Kagami Winter School Uniform Ver. (Max Factory)

Weeeee~ More backlogs. Final projects is killing me~XD