Wonder Festival isn’t just about figures and garage kits. It’s also a place where Cosplayers gathered to show off their stuffs. This time, there are over 100 Cosplayers participating during Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter”. You can view more pictures of them at Akiba Blog
Thanks to Akiba Blog for the coverage ( ^ _ ^ )/
Danny just posted a ton of pictures of other Bishoujou figures from Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter”, over 60 pictures. You can view the rest of the pictures right Here
More still to come!!
Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter” starts Today! and it’s a one-day only event ^^
These are some of the highlights of the Wonder Festival 2008 exclusive items that are going to be sold there. Exclusive means you have to be there to get it ^^;
Name: Figma Konata
Note: Only 5000 of these will be manufactured
Price: 2,500 Yen
Name: Nendoroid Konata & Kagami (Fate/Stay Night Ver.)
Note: Only 3000 of these will be manufactured
Price: 5,000 Yen
Name: Kanu Unchou
Note: Only 100 of these will be manufactured
Price: 9,500 Yen
Name: Kazami Mizuho
Note: Only 50 of these will be manufactured
Price: 9,500 Yen
Name: Ryomou and Kanu
Note: Only 100 of these will be manufactured (Each)
Price: 6,000 Yen (Each)
Thanks to Dannychoo.com for some of the info.
Other info also stated that there might be a chance for those who doesn’t have the chance to attend Wonfest 2008, to get a hold of Figma Konata and Nendoroid Konata & Kagami (Fate/Stay Night Ver.). Good Smile Company will open a pre-order session for these items exclusively online on their site for 4 Days, sometime after Wonder Festival 2008 ends.
A little bit late, but my next Gunpla entry is this cool looking “MG Strike Noir Gundam” ^^
I think this was like my 1st MG kit I ever bought, can’t remember (Yeah, I’m getting old… >.< ). Anyway, just like what I mentioned before, my Strike Noir is one of the kit that still have no panel lines done yet, just like my “MG Ex-S Gundam”. Regardless of that, it’s still look cool ^^; I’m planning to add them when I have the time, and when would that be…still undecided ( T _ T ).
Anyway on with the usual shots~
Close up~
Looks cool isn’t? ^^; It’ll look even better with the lines though ( ^ _ ^;)>
A little bit late on the news, but Hobby Search just opened the reservation yesterday for Figma Haruhi and Figma Saber from Max Factory. Both of these figures are planned for April 2008 release.
I have to say, both figures looks great ( ^ _ ^ )
Good Smile Company just want to remind everyone that Wonder Festival 2008 “Winter” will start in 3 days on 24th Febuary, 2008 (Sunday).
Wonder Festival is the biggest Gunpla/Figures event and anything related to it, and only held twice per year and is a one-day-only event.
Can’t wait ( ^ _ ^ )/
A new set of Lucky Star‘s Hiiragi Kagami & Tsukasa figures are planned for June release by Wave. There are 2 different type of release, the normal version and the Limited Edition release. The Limited Version features both the Hiiragi Sisters and an additional Miyazawa Shrine as the stand. The normal version means you have to buy each one separately.
Some screenshots:
Hiiragi Tsukasa – 3,700 Yen
Hiiragi Kagami – 3,700 Yen
Limited Edition – 8,000 Yen
Hobby Search is taking reservations now.
Hmm, I like Kagami’s one better ^^;
This was actually back in December 2007, when the Seiyuus of Tsukasa, Kagami, Shiraishi, and Akira went to Washinomiya Shrine to worship. If you didn’t know, Washinomiya Shrine is the real and actual shrine used in the anime that the Hiiragi Sisters went to as Miko (Shrine Maiden). It also the cause of the Otaku boom around the shrine, when people started to write stuffs like “Konata is my wife”, which was also mentioned in the anime. This actually got the attention of the news.
You can view the video below:
Quite funny, but too bad no Hirano Aya ^^;
Here it is, released on the 12th Febuary 2008, “Nendoroid Al-Azif” from Good Smile Company finally arrived at my place this afternoon ^^
Ordered this through Hobby Search, this is the 29th release of GSC’s Nendoroid Series. Actually this is the 1st real Nendoroid figure that I actually own, and I’m totally impressed by it. Not just the details, but it’s sooooooo Mega cute!! ( = > _ < = ) Around 10 CM in height, this time it features Al-Azif from the “Deus Machina Demonbane” series. Just like any known Nendoroid figures, it comes with extra goodies, such as hands and additional face expressions.
I can tell you that you can stare at it whole day and you won’t get bored (As if, lol) ^^;
Anyway this time I took lots of shots, and this is the most I have taken. Around 30+ shots ^^; here goes~
With Different faces~
With the helmet~
Plus Yellow Slime~
Close up~
Pantsu ^^;
“Talk to the Hand!!”
As expected from Good Smile Company ( ^ _ ^ )/
Decided to spend my Red Packet on this lovely “Corticarte Apa Lagranges 1/8 Scale” from Good Smile Company. Got this from KKnM for S$91, and looks like it’s the last of the stock, unless there’s more hidden ^^;. Actually, I have had my eyes on it since its release, but couldn’t decide whether I want to get it or not, until now ^^;
Anyway Corticarte is the main heroine from the anime “Shinkyoku Sokai Polyphonica” aired in Mid-2007. I still haven’t watch it yet, but probably gonna try and give it a look when I have the chance. You can view the OP below:
Just like any Good Smile Company releases, you can expect a good quality figure from them. The details were great and I really like the pose to be honest ^^; The figure is supported with a thick .5 CM metal bar, and the base stand also has Corticarte’s Insignia embed on it ^^ No extra goodies comes with the figure, but the skirt is cast-off-able ^^
Took lots of shots~
Close up~
Base Stand~
Panty shots~ \( = ^ _ ^ = )/
Another excellent figure ( ^ _ ^ )/
Next Gunpla entry is this “PG Strike Gundam” ^^
Here it is, the ultimate Gunpla kit which is even better than that of a Master Grade, Perfect Grade. There is only a number of PG kit been released so far, less than 20 kits. This time I’ve decided to get Strike Gundam. I got this like 5 months ago for S$190 from HAG.
Just like its name, the quality is amazing. You can do lots of different poses with it, and the details, to be honest, is even better than the anime counterpart. The scale is 1/60 and it comes with a LED gimmick located on its head, which allows the eyes to “light” up.
This one took me around 5-6 days to complete, since it’s my first PG kit. There isn’t really a need to do panel lines because of the details, but it’ll look much cooler if you do it ^^
The usual shots, currently equipped with Aile Striker Pack from the “PG Skygrasper + Aile Striker Pack” kit ^^
Close up~
Perfect Grade kits are always worth getting, but only get it if you are really know what you are doing. Not only it’s expensive, but you probably do not want to ruin or break it ( ^ _ ^ );
Dannychoo.com, sent by member Gordon, posted this a few days ago. It’s a fan-made video featuring Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu casts doing the Lucky Star dance and it’s not just some AMV video. The person who made it actually made it from sctratch using some 3D Software + cell shading technique. The quality is almost as good as the Playstation 2 game counterpart. It’s really creative in a way that the person who made added his own style of flow, without straying from the original opening. Unfortunately, the video isn’t completed.
Anyway, you can view the video below:
Just hope that the person would continue to finish it ( ^ _ ^ );
Released on 5th Febuary 2008, this “Tsuruya-San 1/8 Scale Figure” from Max Factory just arrived at my place today ^^
Another excellent release from Max Factory indeed. Probably, for me, Max Factory offers the best quality of Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu series figures, atleast for the 1/8 scale ^^ Anyway, the figure comes with a Cat’s Tail, additional hand immitating a Cat’s Paw, and Neko Mimi (Cat’s Ear), which you can switch around~
The main highlight for this figure is probably the hair. It’s really well done and looks great. The Maid outfit also looks great and don’t forget, the face expression which really potrays Tsuruya character ^^
Took lots of shots, here goes ^^
Close up~
Base Stand.
Pantsu shots ( = ^ _ ^ = )~
Neko Mimi Mode!!~
Neko Mimi Mode close up~
Current collection ^^
Now left with Mikuru to complete the set ( ^ _ ^ )~
As promised, here it is “MG Destiny Gundam – Extreme Blast Mode -“ ^^
Managed to finish it during Chinese New Year break ^^; As mentioned before, Extreme Blast Mode offers some goodies that the normal version doesn’t have. They are the “Wings of Light”, 2 clear figures of Shin and Kira, and some weapon gimmick effects.
Other changes include Silver Chrome Joints and Gold colour Decals, both Dry and Water. Overall there isn’t much differences in terms of mobility and appearance, other than those goodies. Although the price is higher than normal version, I think it’s worth getting if you have some extra cash. The “Wings of Light” is one of the reason you should get it ^^
All right then, on with the shots ^^
Close up~
Action shots with “Wings of Light” and weapon gimmick~
I really like the wings effect ( ^ _ ^ )/
Another preview of “This Month Upcoming Goodies”, and this time is for the month of Febuary ^^
Figures
Item: 1/8 Scale Tsuruya-San
Company: Max Factory
Scale: 1/8
Note: Supposed to be January, but it looks like it got pushed back.
Release Date: Febuary 5th, 2008
Item: Nendoroid Al-Azif
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non
Note: Supposed to be January, but pushed back to Febuary.
Release Date: Febuary 25th, 2008(?)
Item: Clayroid Puchi Lucky Star Season 01
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non
Note: Set contains 12 Figures.
Release Date: Febuary 18th, 2008
Gunpla
Item: MG Nu Gundam – Metallic Coating Version
Company: Bandai
Scale: 1/100
Note: –
Release Date: Mid-Febuary 2008
Hopefully no more delays ^^;
Stumbled upon this long time ago, can’t remember where I got it. Anyway, decided to share it with you guys and this is pretty entertaining ^^;
Basically, do you considered yourself a Bishounen or Pretty Boy? You know, those typical Anime characters that’s usually popular with girls XD~ Try Answering these questions if you are unsure :p
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1. Do your teeth sparkle everytime you smile?
2. Do cherry blossom swirl around you everytime you look up?
3. Do you have long, sleek hair that you obssesively comb?
4. Is your past full of loneliness and despair, betrayal and heartache?
5. Are you a villain that yearns to be good, but is just very misunderstood?
6. Do your female friends accuse you of secretly being in love with your male best friend?
7. Do you look sexy in feminine clothing?
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If you managed to answer “YES” to 4 or more questions, Congratulations~ I guess you can consider yourself one ( ^ _ ^ )/~
(Oh, and that’s Hosaka from Minami-Ke Okawari. Yeah, he’s weird all right XD~ )
If you didn’t know yet, Good Smile Company is planning to release the 2nd set of “Nendoroid-Petit Suzumiya Haruhi no Yutsuu” series this coming May, and Hobby Search is already opening pre-orders starting today.
Just like the previous set, there will be 5 different characters from the series
and each will be getting 2 Versions of it, plus 1 Secret Figure, which we don’t know of yet.
There will be 12 figures given for the set, so the 12th figure will be a random figure. The only different with this 2nd set is that we’ll get Ryoko and Kyon’s Sister, instead of Kyon and Tsuraya-San.
I personally like the 1st set better. Haruhi’s expression on this set looks awkward, doesn’t really potray her usual “character”, but Kyon’s Sister definitely gets a plus here ^^
The price is around the same price as the 1st set, with each costing for 500 Yen if you buy them individually.
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