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Mizuki “The King” Ichirou LIVE at AFA 2008

November 5, 2008

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Weeee~ More surprise news from the upcoming Anime Festival Asia 2008. Other then May’n, another LIVE concert performance will also be held featuring none other than the King of Anime song himself, Mizuki Ichirou ^^

Any Super Robot, Tokusatsu, or Kamen Rider series fans should be familiar with him. He’s probably more known for singing the opening song of “Mazinger Z” and “Great Mazinger”. He’s also an ex-member of JAM Project ^^

Mazinger Z OP:

Great Mazinger OP:

Soul Taker OP (With JAM Project):

Just like May’n, there will be VIP tickets for the concert. More info will be announced at later date.

More at AFA2008 Website.

MAZIN GO!!!~XD

GSC’s Yami Preview

November 5, 2008

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Mikatan just posted a preview of the upcoming figure of Konjiki no Yami by Good Smile Company at her blog.

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More at her Blog.

Just like Lala and her Wand, looks like you can also switch Yami’s hand between her normal form or Blade form. Looking good~ ( ^ _ ^ )

Kotobukiya’s Triples

November 5, 2008

3 new entries from Kotobukiya are now ready for reservations ^^

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Name: Zange-chan
Scale: 1/7
Series: Kannagi
Release Date: March 2009
Retail Price: 6,800 Yen

kuroko

Name: Shirai Kuroko
Scale: 1/8
Series: To Aru Majutsu no Index
Release Date: March 2009
Retail Price: 6,000 Yen

emi

Name: Kizaki Emi Swimsuit Ver.
Scale: 1/8
Series: Kurogane no Linebarrels
Release Date: March 2009
Retail Price: 5,800 Yen

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

Kuroko final painted version actually looks better than expected. You can even display her together with Mikoto ( ^ _ ^ )

Chara-Ani’s Shana & Kazumi Reservation Starts!!

November 5, 2008

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This new 1/8 scale set of figures of “Shana & Yoshida Kazumi 2 Set” from Shakugan no Shana II, will be available next year in January 2009 by Chara-Ani for 7,600 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservations for the set as of today.

As you can see from the image, the Bloomers are made out of Rubber material which you can stretch and play around. Nice stuffs there~XD

Chara-Ani’s MM Reservation Starts!!

November 5, 2008

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This new 1/8 scale figure of “MM” from Kemeko Deluxe!, will be available next year in January 2009 by Chara-Ani for 9,500 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservations for her as of today.

Saw the prototype before during Chara Hobby 2008 if I’m not mistaken. Still unpainted at that time though. Still prefer the Max Factory version, although this version doesn’t looks so bad either ( ^ _ ^ );

Custom Figma Halloween Costume

November 4, 2008

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I know Halloween is over ^^; but in case you missed it, Max Factory actually provided us a Free Custom made Halloween theme costume to decorate your Figma(s) with, which you can download ^^

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You can download the PDF file here, in which you can printed out later. Instruction on how to cut and fold is also provided.

Via Figma’s Blog.

I have to say, it’s pretty neat~XD

Kotobukiya’s Shirai Kuroko Preview

November 2, 2008

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A preview look of the upcoming figure of “Shirai Kuroko” from To Aru Majutsu no Index by Kotobukiya. Still in Prototype form, so price and release date is still undecided. Although the figure itself is standing at 18.5cm.

This will be the 4th from the series to be released by Kotobukiya. Image is from the latest issue of Hobby Japan Magazine~ ( ^ _ ^ )

Kotobukiya’s Zange-chan Preview

November 2, 2008

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A preview look of the upcoming 1/7 scale figure of “Zange-chan” from Kannagi by Kotobukiya. She’s scheduled for March 2009 release, price still undecided. Nagi is already up for pre-order at Hobby Search if you missed it. Image is from the latest issue of Hobby Japan magazine.

Looks like the figure set will be based on the following image:

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Image is from Konachan.

It means both figures are supposed to be display as a set. Maybe they’re going to release Aoba Tsugumi also~ ( ^ _ ^ )

More Kuji Club’s C.C. Goodness

November 2, 2008

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Just a bigger image scan of the upcoming 1/6 scale figure of C.C. by Kuji Club from the latest issue of Hobby Japan magazine ^^

Also, Kuji Club have updated their Website with a new Promo Video and images of all of their products in their full painted version, including the above C.C. figure.

Resident Evil: Degeneration

November 1, 2008

How could I missed this? really. I’ve heard of the CG movie is in the works, but didn’t expect it to finish this early.

Resident Evil: Degeneration is a Full-Length CG Motion pictures, just like FFVII: Advent Children, by Sony and Capcom. The story takes place 7 years after the incident of Racoon City or 1 year after the event of Resident Evil 4. The main this time are Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield ^^

Trailer below:

Just like Advent Children, the movie will only be released in the form of Blu-Ray and DVD, scheduled for December 30th, 2008 release. Although they did a Sneak Peak of the movie during TGS2008.

Now, I’m really looking forward to this~ ( ^ _ ^ )

This Month Upcoming Goodies – November 2008 (Part 5)

November 1, 2008

More news on this month release dates were just released today ^^

rin

Name: Nendoroid Kagamine Rin
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non
Release Date: November 10th, 2008
Note: Delayed. Originally scheduled for October 2008 release.

len

Name: Nendoroid Kagamine Len
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non
Release Date: November 10th, 2008
Note: Delayed. Originally scheduled for October 2008 release.

shana

Name: Nendoroid Shana Flame Haired Ver.
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non
Release Date: November 10th, 2008
Note: –

lubu

Name: Lu Bu (Ren)
Company: FREEing
Scale: 1/6
Release Date: November 10th, 2008
Note: Delayed. Originally scheduled for October 2008 release.

miyuki

Name: Figma Takara Miyuki Winter School Uniform Ver.
Company: Max Factory
Scale: Non
Release Date: November 14th, 2008
Note: –

From GSC Info Site.

MegaHouse’s Sakura Nanako Reservation Starts!!

October 31, 2008

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This new 1/8 scale figure of “Sakura Nanako” from Sakura Sakura, will be available next year in Febuary 2009 by MegaHouse for 7,300 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservations for her as of today.

First time saw her during Chara Hobby 2003. Looking good~ ( ^ _ ^ )

MegaHouse’s Annelotte Reservation Starts!!

October 31, 2008

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This new 1/8 scale figure of “Excellent Model CORE Princess Knight Revolt Annelotte” from the new Queen’s Blade -Rebellion- series, will be available next year in Febuary 2009 for 6,300 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservations for her as of today.

Wow, I have to say, the final product is much better than I expected. Hopefully it’ll be in the same quality once she hits the stores~ ( ^ _ ^ )

Pre-AFA2008 May’n Interview

October 31, 2008

The Pre-AFA2008 E-mail interview of May’n is now up at Anime Festival Asia 2008 website ^^ Only 14 question were chosen and answered, but better than nothing right?~XD

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Thanks to Dark Mirage for the News & Translations.

GSC’s Nendoroid Pixel Mari-tan Reservation Starts!!

October 30, 2008

Finally~^^

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This new figure of “Nendoroid Pixel Mari-tan: Mission Complete! Battle Preparation Ver.” from Magical Marine Pixel Mari-tan, will be available next year in March 2009 by Good Smile Company, collaboration with Hobby Japan, for 3,500 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservations for her as of today.

Already got my hand on the Limited Battle Assault Ver., so this is a must get for me~ ( ^ _ ^ )/

FREEing’s Doubles

October 30, 2008

2 new entries from FREEing are now ready for reservations ^^

nagi

Name: Nagi
Scale: 1/8
Series: Kannagi
Release Date: Febuary 2009
Retail Price: 6,800 Yen

rin

Name: Kokonoe Rin Gym Suit Ver.
Scale: 1/4
Series: Kodomo no Jikan
Release Date: January 2009
Retail Price: 11,800 Yen

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

Maybe it’s just me, but Nagi sure looks plump here, and Rin is definitely big, but still small~ ( ^ _ ^ );

More Nendoroid Pixel Mari-tan Previews

October 30, 2008

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From the scan of the latest Hobby Japan magazine issue. This is just another look on what the accessories the Normal release will get. Looks like we will get more than expected ^^

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Accessories will include a Rifle, a Giant Anchor, a Mop, and the “Middle Finger” hand pose ^^; The Normal version is scheduled for March 2009 release at 3,500 Yen retail price.

For more info on the Hobby Channel Limited edition “Nendoroid Pixel Mari-tan Battle Assault Ver.” you can go here.

She can blow your Chisel’s nipples away!!~XD

This Month Upcoming Goodies – November 2008 (Part 4)

October 29, 2008

More news on the release date for the month of November was released today ^^

riannon

Name: Riannon
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: November 14th, 2008
Note: –

kokoro

Name: Kokoro
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/6
Release Date: November 14th, 2008
Note: –

haruhi

Name: Suzumiya Haruhi Beach Side Ver.
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/7
Release Date: November 19th, 2008
Note: –

noemi

Name: Itou Noemi
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: November 19th, 2008
Note: –

senhime

Name: Senhime
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: November 21st, 2008
Note: –

mitsuru

Name: Kirijo Mitsuru
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/7
Release Date: November 19th, 2008
Note: Re-release.

From Post-chan.

This Month Upcoming Goodies – November 2008 (Part 3)

October 29, 2008

More news on the release dates for the month of November ^^

hayate

Name: Yagami Hayate
Company: Alter
Scale: 1/7
Release Date: November 26th, 2008
Note: Delayed. Originally scheduled for October 2008 release.

asa

Name: Shigure Asa
Company: Alter
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: November 25th, 2008
Note: –

haruhi

Name: Suzumiya Haruhi School Uniform Ver.
Company: Alter
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: November 27th, 2008
Note: –

djibril

Name: Djibril Zero
Company: Alter
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: November 27th, 2008
Note: –

kosmos

Name: KOS-MOS Ver.4
Company: Alter
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: November 10th, 2008
Note: Re-release.

From Alter Web Via Foo-Bar-Baz.

AFA2008 May’n VIP Concert Details

October 28, 2008

The details are finally in for the VIP ticket sales of the upcoming May’n concert at Anime Festival Asia 2008.

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There will be 2 different VIP tickets that will be on sale:

Diamond VIP Ticket:
– S$118
– Limited to 80 passes
– 2-day pass with exclusive VIP entrance to AFA2008
– Autograph and Handshake Session with May’n

Regular VIP Ticket:
– S$68
– Limited to 300 passes
– 2-day pass with exclusive VIP entrance to AFA2008
– Qualifies for May’n’s Autograph Lucky Draw (20 lucky winners will be drawn from the 300 VIP pass holders)

Pre-Ticket sales will start this coming Saturday, November 1st, at 12 Noon at Anime Festival Asia 2008 website.

Layout and Concert info below:

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