Another nice line up from the Nendoroid series by Good Smile Company is finally ready for reservations ^^
The wait is over!! These 2 new figures of “Nendoroid Kagamine Len” and “Nendoroid Kagamine Ren” from the Vocaloid series, are scheduled for October 2008 release, and both will be up for 2,800 Yen retail price. Both are sold separately. Hobby Search is taking pre-orders for both of them as of today.
I pre-ordered them the moment I saw them available~XD If you want to order them, better be quick, because the twins has the same potential as Miku ^^; Which means, they’re gonna sold out fast!!~( > _ < )/
Finally, the next Nendoroid series to be released from Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu series is this “Nendoroid Asakura Ryoko & Extension Part Set” ^^ As the name implies, Ryoko will comes with extra accessories, in which you can use them on Nendoroid Haruhi, Mikuru, and Yuki ^^
Ryoko will be available this coming September 2008 by Good Smile Company and will be up for 4,700 Yen retail price. The higher price is because of the extra accessories ^^; Hobby Search is taking reservation for her as of today ^^
She looks cute and deadly~ Definitely a must get if you already owned the others~( ^ _ ^ )/
As promised here it is, a look on the Nida‘s character illustration booklet, “Shuraki Secret File Vol.4: Nida” ^^ I don’t have a scanner right now, so I had no choice but to use my camera ( > _ < );
As mentioned before, this booklet was included with Nida’s figure, together with the Drama CD. The booklet has 24 pages, including the front page and back page. Basically, it contains and mostly towards the Drama CD, the summary of the story, each character biography, cast interviews, and also Nida’s character song lyrics ^^
Since this is also considered an Illustration booklet, you get to see all the gorgeous art that was done by Shunya Yamashita ^^
As for the Drama CD, it also contained the character song for Nida, sung by none other than Chiba Saeko, which also voiced Nida herself ^^ The song title is “Anfang”, if you’re wondering. The Drama CD also featured other famous voice actresses, which include Chihara Minori, Koshimizu Ami, Mizuki Nana, and also Tamura Yukari ^^
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Front Page
Back Page
Page 1 & 2: Prologue
Page 3 & 4: Main Characters Profile
Page 5 & 6: Supporting Characters Profile and Others
Page 7 & 8: A nice full 2-page art of Nida
Page 9 & 10: Nida’s Model Sheet
One of my favourite art of Nida ^^
Page 11 & 12: More Nida, Drama CD content, and lyrics of “Anfang”
Page 13 & 14: Illustration referring to Chapter 5 of the Drama CD.
Page 15 & 16: Illustration referring to Chapter 10 of the Drama CD.
Page 17 & 18: Illustration referring to Chapter 14 of the Drama CD.
Page 19 & 20: Cast Interviews
Page 21 & 22: Staff Comments and Credits
I haven’t finished listening to the Drama CD, so I can’t really say much about it, but looking at all of this, they really need to make Shuraki into an anime series~( ^ _ ^ );
2 new figures by Eye Up from Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann series are now ready for reservations~
These figures of “Gurren Lagann Kamina” & “Gurren Lagann Yoko” will be available this coming August 2008 and September 2008 respectively ^^ Both will be up for 7,800 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservations for both of them as of today.
Yoko does looks nice, but something just not right with her mouth ^^; Both figures looks really good in term of quality though~( ^ _ ^ )/
Here it is, the first figure review for the month of June, and Nida here, will take the honour to be the first one ^^
As you can see, I’ve divided the review into 2 parts, because of the photo intensive review ^^; This is the first time I actually needed more than one part to do a review. This just shows how awesome Nida is ^^
Anyway, this figure of “Shuraki Trinity Box #04: Nida Schuetlich” by Good Smile Company was released on 24th May, 2008. It was originally scheduled for March 2008 release, but was delayed for more improvements.
Just some info on the series, for those who new to this ^^; Shuraki Trinity is a figure series made in collaboration between Good Smile Company and RED Entertainment. There are 5 figures to be released based on this series, and Nida is the 4th of the character. You can visit the official site here.
Ironically, Nida is my 2nd Shuraki figure, with Akatsuki being the 1st ^^;
Each character is designed by famous character designers and each has different nationality. In Nida’s case, she’s a German and designed by the awesome Shunya Yamashita ^^ It’s probably easy to distinguish the designer, even if you don’t know who designed Nida in the first place~XD Shunya Yamashita’s trademark is probably the lips and the eye design~
To make it even spectacular, they even have JAM Project to do the theme song for the series, which you can view the PV below:
Alright, back on topic~Nida comes with interchangable uniforms between the Normal version and the Damaged version, and of course, she’s Cast Off-able ^^ She also came with two different Sniper Rifles, the big one and the small one, and also a Dagger for safe keeping ^^
After reading all this, you know that Shuraki figure series is really special ^^ Just like previous releases of Shuraki figures, Nida comes with a 24-Page character illustration booklet called “Shuraki Secret File Vol.4: Nida” and a Drama CD. Oh, and also comes with the instruction manual for cast off.
Nida is voiced by Chiba Saeko ^^ She’s probably more known for voicing Natsuki Kuga/Kruger from Mai Hime/Otome series. The Drama CD also featured other famous voice actresses such as Koshimizu Ami, Mizuki Nana and Chihara Minori ^^
(You can view the content of the Nida’s Illustration Booklet right here)
Anyway, what can I say, this is one awesome figure. The paint job, sculpt, everything is top notch. Even the Base Stand is well made. The wait is really worth it ^^
As mentioned before, the review is divided into 2 parts, because I took lots of photos ^^; So on with the shots!!!~
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Some new previews of the upcoming “Nendoroid Kagamine Ren” & “Nendoroid Kagamine Len” ^^
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Just like Hatsune Miku with her Leek, the twins will also come with their own accessories, Len gets the Mike and Ren gets the Keyboard ^^
Just a reminder that these 2 are scheduled for September 2008 release and it’ll be up for 3,000 Yen retail price. The reservation for both should open soon~( ^ _ ^ )/
According to Mikatan, as posted in her blog, a new Figma TV commercial is scheduled to air on June 2nd, 2008 ^^ This will be the 2nd Figma commercial to be aired, and it will features the whole SOS-Dan cast members!!
The first commercial was the one that featured Figma Nagato Yuki. You can view it below:
The new CM will be aired during commercial break of TV anime series “Monochrome Factor”. Really looking forward to this ^^ Hopefully someone will be kind enough to upload it on Youtube~( ^ _ ^ )/
A nice collaboration and cross overs between the characters from Dragon Ball Z and One Piece series ^^ I have to say, Goku looks really good in Luffy’s outfit~XD
This is what happen when they actually meet each other~
A little bit early, but here’s some confirmed release date for the figures that are going to be released on the month of June ^^
Name: Nendoroid Konata & Kagami -Fate/Stay Night Ver.-
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non
Release Date: 10th June, 2008
Note: Wonder Festival 2008 Winter Exclusive, Limited Order.
Name: Figma Izumi Konata Costume Play Ver.
Company: Max Factory
Scale: Non
Release Date: 10th June, 2008
Note: Wonder Festival 2008 Winter Exclusive, Limited Order.
The wait is OVER!!!! Two of the most anticipated Figmas are finally open for pre-orders!!!
Two new Figma figures of“Figma Fate T. Harlaown Barrier Jacket Ver.” &“Figma Izumi Konata Winter School Uniform Ver.” from Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS and Lucky Star series respectively, will be available this coming July 2008 by Max Factory ^^ Fate will be up for 2,800 Yen and Konata will be up for 2,500 Yen retail price.
Hobby Search is taking pre-orders for both of them as of today.
YES!!!! I pre-ordered the moment I sees it~XD Quick before it runs out!! These gonna sells fast~
This new figure of “Twinkle Saber” from Twinkle Saber NOVA, will be available this coming August 2008 by Atelier-Sai and it’ll be up for 9,800 Yen retail price ^^ Hobby Search is taking reservations for her as of today.
Never heard of the series before, but this is another high price figure ^^; The details shown that it used ATBC-PVC & ABS materials. Nice looking figure though ( ^ _ ^ );
Continuing on where we left off, it’s time for “Saber Delusion Elegant Maid Edition” by Good Smile Company to get the review treatment ^^
This figure was originally released in 2007, but the one that I have is the re-release version, which was released earlier this month. Ok…so it’s a big turn out from the evil looking “Saber Alter” to Saber in her lovely Maid uniform ^^;
This figure is part of Good Smile Company’s 3 “Maids”Fate/Hollow Ataraxia figurine. The other two are Rin and Raider, which then you can connect them all together using the “Special” base ^^ Another excellent sculpt by GSC I have to say. The paint job and details, as usual, were great. Although there isnt much details that needs to be shown, you can really feel the essence of a “Maid”~
The figure also comes with a miniature wooded chair, and the skirt is cast off-able ^^
Anyway, let the photos do the talking~
Close up~
Closer look of the uniform~
Without the skirt~
Pantsu~^^;
Nida‘s review will be next. Look forward to it~( ^ _ ^ )/
The next line up of Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu“Bunny” series by FREEing is now ready for reservations ^^
This 1/4 scale figure of “Kimidori Emiri Bunny Ver.” is scheduled for August 2008 release and it’ll be up 11,200 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking pre-orders for her as of today.
Another hefty price from the Bunny series, but if you already owned the others, this probably a must get to complete your collection ^^; To be honest, she’s one of nicest looking Bunny out of the Bunnies released so far~( ^ _ ^ );
It looks like the next Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu lineup to get the Nendoroid treatment by Good Smile Company would be “Nendoroid Asakura Ryoko” ^^ This time it’s a little bit special though. Looks like it’ll include some new accessories, which then you can use, for the previously released Nendoroid Haruhi, Mikuru, & Yuki respectively ^^
This set is scheduled for September 2008 release, and will be up for 5,000 Yen. The accessories is probably the reason of the increased price ( ^ _ ^ );
This beautiful 1/8 scale figure of “Tenko Kuugen” from Wagaya no Oinari-sama series, is up for pre-orders and is scheduled for September 2008 release by FREEing for 8,800 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservation for her as of today.
I have to say, this is one beautiful figure. Rich in colour also ^^ Although the price can be considered high, even for a 1/8 scale PVC figure ( ^ _ ^ );
Continuing on where we left off, Foo-Bar-Baz finally finished his full coverage on Hobby Complex 04 2008 at Osaka, with an impressive 7 pages of reports ^^
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