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Nendoroid GAF |OT| Swap that frown for a Good Smile
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dakkumauji
Member
Well... the Pokemon Center sure knew how to kill my mood quickly. Cynthia order came in and was all happy until I opened the shipping box...
The contents didn't seem damaged but I didn't take them out of the plastic holder. Not going to until I try and see if I can get the Pokemon Center to sort it out or something. Oh well... I guess I could play with the shipping box that somehow is in better condition...
The contents didn't seem damaged but I didn't take them out of the plastic holder. Not going to until I try and see if I can get the Pokemon Center to sort it out or something. Oh well... I guess I could play with the shipping box that somehow is in better condition...
Draconestra
Member
Good luck. I have contacted Pokemon Center about my situation earlier this week, and although it wasn't their fault I haven't heard from them since. All I was told was that they have escalated my issue and would get back to me shortly.
Since I know this Nendoroid is really limited, I decided to bite the bullet and buy it from their shop from Amazon and use UPS as their shipping method since they're a lot more reliable to me. Hopefully this time, nothing happens to it and it comes in one piece.
Amazon Japan? And my package was delivered through UPS. It was supposed to be UPS SmartPost but on the final leg it said they were in my area and decided to deliver it themselves (I had it shipped to the company I work at)
And um... you might want to contact them again. I got a reply just now (been only about 18 hours since I made the support ticket)
Edit: Wtf why did copying and pasting the message into my browser double post sentences all over the place.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Not the newest nendoroid, but I have a miyako from hidemari sketch nendoroid coming in.
Samurai_Heart
Member
MFC not caching my written post, means delayed update for everything post on there. But here's the part for you guys.Vocaloid Hatsune Miku 1/10 MAGICAL MIRAI 2015 ver. by Max Factory up for preorder
As previously reported, Max Factory opens pre-orders for their Vocaloid Hatsune Miku MAGICAL MIRAI 2015 version. The figure was made to commemorate the Magical Mirai 2015 event that will take place at the Nippon Budokan and Science Museum from the September 4th to 6th, 2015 and is based on the main illustration of Miku for the event, with theme The Chain of Creation.
In her 1/10 scale sculpted by Ken Kawanishi, Hatsune Miku MAGICAL MIRAI 2015 ver. by Max Factory stands 16 cm tall, is scheduled for release in June 2016 and is listed for a price of ¥8241. Orders at Good Smile Company Online Shop can be placed starting today, September 4th, 2015, and until December 16th, 2015.
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Utau Kasane Teto Nendoroid by Good Smile Company painted prototype revealed
Painted prototype for Utau Kasane Teto Nendoroid by Good Smile Company, announced back in July this year and the on display unpainted at Wonder Festival 2015 [Summer], is revealed painted today. No other information about the figure are available at this time.
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Nendoroid Mega Man
Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)
August is already coming to an end! I can already feel Autumn coming on and Im sure its going to be hard to decide on what to wear soon..
Anyway, today Im going to be taking a look at
Nendoroid Mega Man!
Ooooohh!! (´□｀｡
Originally built as a helper robot by Dr. Light, Mega Man was converted into a fighting robot in order to fights against Dr.Wily and his plans to conquer the world! Now he is joining the Nendoroid series as well!! ☆
Everything that makes Mega Man the Blue Bomber that we all know and love has been faithfully shrunk down into Nendoroid size! The little details all over his body are really something to look at, and his blue body and characteristic eyes have are all unmistakable!
△ Even the soles of his feet have little details!
As you can see from the photo above,
He comes with effect parts to shoot his Mega Buster! (●´ω｀●
This pose makes use of his expression with clenched teeth to display him in the heat of battle!! I think hes going to need a stronger weapon to defeat this boss though !
So lets give him his charged Mega Buster!! (｡･ω･ﾉﾞ
△ He even has his other hand supporting the shot!
For those who dont know Mega Man that well, this stronger shot is when you charge you attack, while the previous smaller shots are weaker but can easily be chained together, which is why you see a link of three shots!
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Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a bonus Death Effect Sheet for when Mega Man takes a little too much damage or doesnt quite make the jump! Σ(･ω･ﾉ
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Hestia
Todays Main Feature !
Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)
Today Im going to be taking a look at Max Factorys 1/7th scale
Hestia!☆
Oooohhh!! (●´ω｀●
An item that was introduced by I.G. Sakai (@sakai_max) last week, but I decided I had to take a closer look at the figure for myself!! ♪
You can find I.G. Sakais review over on the Max Factory blog:
http://ameblo.jp/figma/entry-12065669214.html
The friendly smile on her face together with the dynamic pose with her twintails flying through the air make for a lovely figure! Not to mention the string that everyone loves so much!!
The ribbon faithfully winds around her chest just beneath her rather impressive bosom!!
The ends of the ribbon are also placed wavering around as a part of the dynamic feeling of the pose! Small things like this are what bring the figure together! Also note the way it squeezes down on the skin on her back! ♪
Anyway, lets move around to the front
The pose makes her one piece mini-skirt look very short and really takes things to the limits but fortunately her hands are covering up any areas that I shouldnt be showing!
Youll have to wait until she joins your collection to see past those hands but I promise you will not be disappointed!
But even without being able to see there, you can still see how lovely and soft her thighs look, and the details of all the creases along her one piece dress!
However she also comes with alternate parts to display her with her hands up in the air!! <○><○>
Lets take a look
＼ CHANGE!!! ／
Banzai!! (/ω＼
At this point in development, the alternate parts are from her neck all the way down to her stomach, but this still might change during development!
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Hatsune Miku: Greatest Idol Ver.
Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)
Im already starting to find that short sleeves arent going to work any more Autumn has arrived and its already rather chilly!
Anyway, today Im going to be taking a look at the 1/8th scale
Hatsune Miku: Greatest Idol Ver.★
Ooooohh!! (*´Д｀
The electronic diva Miku-san just had her 8th birthday, and now she also has a brand new figure on the way! This time the figure is based on a CD jacket illustration by the renown Yoshiyuki Sadamoto! ♪
The bright smile she has on her face instantly shows she is a true idol!!
The outfit has a more rocky style to it than usual, but it still suits her so very nicely!! Her pink instrument which is a mix between a synthesizer and a guitar is incredibly detailed and the coloring of her twin tails is lovely!
Only an angel can be this cute!! (/ω＼
She was only announced at WonFes this year but her colored prototype is now complete and ready to take a nice close look at, so lets get started!
This is how she looks from the back!
The unique touches of Yoshiyuki Sadamotos design have been beautifully preserved on the figure version! The gradient effect used for her hair gives it that translucent, light feeling that always looked so amazing on the illustration!
Speaking of a light feeling, also take note of her skirt! <○><○>
Fluttering upward in the heat of the moment!!
This angle is a perfect tease angle! So close and yet so far!! Also note the details of the chequered design on her skirt!! (´□｀｡
Comparing the figure to the illustration and trying to find differences is very difficult, the figure recreates the illustration perfectly!! However the figure of course allows you to see her from any angle of your choice!
△Looking from a slightly higher angle you can really see her skirt and twin tails flowing around her!
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Nendoroid Co-de: Fundoshi
Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)
My internal thermometer seems to be broken! I keep jumping from being hot to cold not to mention that quite a few people in the offices seem to be catching colds! I need to be careful!! (°Д°；≡°Д°；
Anyway, today Im going to be taking a look at
Nendoroid Co-de: Fundoshi
／ Overflowing Manliness!! ＼
The April Fools joke from earlier this year has had such a strong reaction, that we have decided to release it for real! You may have noticed that GSC has a tendency to make April Fools jokes come true
I never expected to be writing another article on fundoshi when I wrote the joke one back in March!! Thank you to all the fans for all the support without you this would definitely never have become a real product!!
Anyway, lets get started!
- Line Up-
There are two types of fundoshi in the set - rokushaku and etchuu! Each of them are also available in both red and white for a total of four different variations! Lets take a look at each of them one-by-one! (●´ω｀●
- Rokushaku Fundoshi -
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Nendoroid Chino
Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)
I take my coffee with no sugar! Nothing beats a cup of hot coffee and some dark chocolate to nibble on with it!
Anyway, today Im going to be taking a look at
Nendoroid Chino! ♥︎
／Kokoro Pyon Pyon! ＼
Apologies for the long wait since she was first shown back at WonFes!! The lovable Chino Kafuu better known as just Chino is coming to join the Nendoroids dressed up in her uniform from the Rabbit House café!! Plus she also comes with Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, the cute and fluffy Angora rabbit kept at Rabbit House!
Shes so adorable!
The tight fitting vest and cute blouse together with the rather long skirt make for such a lovely outfit, and even the ribbon tied on her back has been faithfully sculpted! ♪
Tippy can be placed on her head by making use of a thin pastic board that fits between Chinos two hair parts and hold Tippy in place nicely! (σ・∀・
Plus she comes with a huge selection of optional parts!! Lets take a look at each of them one-by-one! ★
- Coffee Cup -
A cute little coffee cup that suits her little hands so well!
Chino-chan doesnt really like black coffee so I guess she is blowing this to cool it down for me!!
- Counter & Cup for Tippy -
A counter made in the image of the Rabbit House café!
This really helps bring out the atmosphere of the series!! ♪
The included cup is just the right size for Tippy in order to display him looking like a bowl of adorable rice! Here is Chino pointing this out and being amazing with her excited expression!! ♪
What a perfect expression !
Quite a change from her standard calm and collected face! The sparkling eyes just bring it all together!! (/ω＼
- Vacuum Coffee Maker -
This just had to be included with the counter!
This also means you can pose Chino-chan making some delicious coffee!! You can see the coffee brewing to a lovely strong flavour!! ♪ ヽ(*・ω・
△ The dark coffee and fluffy Tippy make a lovely contrast! ♥︎
It looks like the coffee is now done so shes poured it into a cup and placed it onto a tray!! I wish I could try it myself!!
Enjoy.
Chino also comes with a doubtful expression!
This expression can actually be used for all sorts of emotions though! You can even make it look like a nervous expression in certain situations!!
Mmm!! Delicious!! ♡
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http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/100060/
dakkumauji
Member
got my Cynthia today
someday I'll have time to open them
Dandy Crocodile
Member
Dandy Crocodile
Member
You lost me at chibi haniwa but its all good
Oh, that news post reminds me, they're doing the Red/Blue pokemon gym leaders. Someone tell me when they do Sabrina :0
I also got my Cynthia a bit ago, her box was a bit damaged though. Looks like she was damaged before she shipped, the shipping box she came is was fine. I'm not too bothered by it, but it seems kinda silly lol
I also got my Cynthia a bit ago, her box was a bit damaged though. Looks like she was damaged before she shipped, the shipping box she came is was fine. I'm not too bothered by it, but it seems kinda silly lol
Samurai_Heart
Member
Draconestra
Member
Nah, it was through their own Pokemon Center Amazon store on the U.S. Site. It's kinda hard to find since I can't seem to find it anymore, but I didn't pay any taxes and next day shipping was $4 since I have Prime. UPS delivered it for me and they're tons better than USPS.
Anyways, my new shipment came in perfect condition and I even compared the two models, they sure seem to have their own set of imperfections. So I decided to mix and match what I could to make the best looking Cynthia lol. I'm a happy camper now.
dakkumauji
Member
I got one of them off GSC.
Only did it cause I had like three other nendos to buy at the same time x_x
might be doing it again with the new one since Haikyuuuuuuuu
Nah, it was through their own Pokemon Center Amazon store on the U.S. Site. It's kinda hard to find since I can't seem to find it anymore, but I didn't pay any taxes and next day shipping was $4 since I have Prime. UPS delivered it for me and they're tons better than USPS.
Anyways, my new shipment came in perfect condition and I even compared the two models, they sure seem to have their own set of imperfections. So I decided to mix and match what I could to make the best looking Cynthia lol. I'm a happy camper now.
Ahh seems like it's been appearing and disappearing. I couldn't find it yesterday either. Found it today
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W8K3B92/?tag=neogaf0e-20
And nice to no taxes. Sucks my state has already had taxes with Amazon for a year now so that doesn't matter but yeah... UPS or USPS doesn't seem to matter since for L95 and I, it seemed like our packages were already damaged before shipping since the shipping box was in better condition than the package itself. Plus like I said, mine was supposed to be shipped UPS Smartpost (where UPS ships it to a nearby UPS and then hands it off to USPS) but in the end UPS delivered it themselves without giving it to USPS =/
Anyways, any luck hearing back from the Pokemon Center?
JFC deliver us from evil! *throws salt*
Just saw this on Kojima's Twitter. Awesome.
That looks awesome, anybody know when will it go up for pre-order?
shadow2810
Member
So my replacement was due to arrive yesterday (Tuesday)
A bit of nervousness going to the company's mailbox to get it. Was wondering how they would package it to avoid the previous scenario. Their solution... A bag
Lol. Well at least it came in a much better condition than the last one.
There's still some minor dents and creases mostly towards the top and bottom edge or corners but besides that it came out pretty well so I'm satisfied with how this was resolved =)
Now I just need some time to start posing the figure.
A bit of nervousness going to the company's mailbox to get it. Was wondering how they would package it to avoid the previous scenario. Their solution... A bag
Lol. Well at least it came in a much better condition than the last one.
There's still some minor dents and creases mostly towards the top and bottom edge or corners but besides that it came out pretty well so I'm satisfied with how this was resolved =)
Now I just need some time to start posing the figure.
Bremsstrahlung
Member
Man, that Hanayo nendo is adorable, I swear.
Anyway, I'm still waiting on Kaito and Kiyomitsu's release dates. Hope there's no delay...
Anyway, I'm still waiting on Kaito and Kiyomitsu's release dates. Hope there's no delay...
whatsinaname
Member
Yay, got my payment request for Umaru nendo. Hopefully it doesn't get delayed again.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
First nendoroid. Miyako is about as happy as I am whenever I have a bowl of rice.
MikeHattsu
Member
Good choice!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
There's a surprising amount of articulation too. I always though the parts would be more static.
Samurai_Heart
Member
More hereNendoroid Hanayo Koizumi: Training Outfit Ver.
Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)
I’m terrible when it comes to origami. There is always some flap that just doesn’t fit in place… buy anyway! Today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Hanayo Koizumi:
Training Outfit Ver. ♡
＼Kayochin!! ♡♥︎／
Those worried eyebrows and slightly blushing expression both score top cute points!! The first year student with a gentle, shy personality is joining the Nendoroids in her training outfit! ♪
She is the fourth in the ongoing series of the μ’s members in their training outfits!
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All of the second years have been announced, so we now move on to the first years with Kayochin! ♪
Kayochin is wearing a cute pink training outfit that suits with her gentle personality nicely! Even in Nendoroid size the layered outfit has been very nicely detailed!
Even the fluffy texture of her headband has been sculpted into the design! ♪
The training outfit might not show off much skin, but it shows her determination and passion to be a school idol, and this serious expression brings that out even more!!
Ready for dance training! (/ω＼
This expression shows that even though she is shy, once she sets her heart on something she will see it through with determination! I want to stand on the side and cheer her on while she practices! ♡
Plus as I’m sure you’ve noticed, she also comes with a pair of glasses!!
Kayochin doesn’t wear her glasses very often as an idol, but as the training outfit series is focused on a more ‘everyday’ theme, the planner for the series Hamako decided that she absolutely had to include a pair of glasses! An excellent decision in my opinion!! ♪
More than anything I wanted to try using these glasses on the distressed expression included with Nendoroid Hanayo Koizumi!! (´□｀｡
So without further ado, here we go!!☆
So… cute!! So very cute!!
Note that this expression isn’t included with the training outfit version! It comes from Nendoroid Hanayo Koizumi, but all the other parts are from the training outfit version! This expression plus the glasses is almost an unfair amount of cuteness!! ♡♥︎
But wait! What’s that in her right hand? Could it be she comes with even more optional parts?! That looks like a rice scoop! And no rice scoop would be included without a rice cooker!! <○><○>
△ She is busy explaining the wonders of white rice!
Plus the rice cooker even has a little secret… Σ(･ω･ﾉ
＼Freshly Cooked~ ♡／
The rice cooker opens up to reveal some white rice! ♥︎
You can choose whether to display the rice cooker opened or closed for a little extra variety! This means that your Nendoroid Kayochin can enjoy some delicious white rice whenever she wants! *nom* (๑´ㅂ`๑
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Nendoroid Hestia
Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)
Kahotan has a bit of an obsession with characters that refer to themselves in the first person! It’s so much cuter to hear them say their own names rather than “I”. Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Hestia!♡
／ Descended from Above as a Nendoroid!★ ＼
The popular goddess from ‘Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?’ also known as ‘Danmachi’ is joining the Nendoroid series complete with ribbon and all! ♪
Everything about her design has been shrunk into Nendoroid size beautifully! From the ribbon around her chest, her long twintails, the white gloves and one-piece mini-skirt have all been charmingly captured!
Even has a Nendoroid her bust size is very noticeable!!
By the way, the area below her impressive bosom can be detached which allows you to display her without the ribbon as well! (*´Д｀
The white outfit also keeps the very ‘tight’ feel to it! You can see from the sculpting just how nicely it keeps to the shape of her body!
△ Her opened out back even has the shoulder blades sculpted on!
Anyway, the first expression I’ve been using up until now if her standard smiling expression, but she also comes with two more expression parts to bring out her personality!! (´□｀｡
First up we have…
- Triumphant expression -
Round cheeks + triumphant smile = amazing!
In the series Hestia is probably best known for her low-angle shots, but I went for an ever so slightly high angle that still shows off her petite build! This angle still allows you to see the detail on the cute ribbon accessory around her neck! (*゜ー゜*)
I personally really love the way her cheeks have been done on this expression! It really brings out Hestia’s personality even more! That innocent confidence is what makes her such an adorable goddess!
- Spoilt Child Expression -
The sulking expression that she often saved for Bell-kun… and now for you too! How could anyone say no to her once she does this…! Plus… she also seems to be sitting in a rather adorable plonked down pose! (´□｀｡
△ Simply replace the lower body part to display her sitting down!
Sitting parts are included for a quick and easy change!
The sculpting of her bottom is also very nicely done… be sure to take a closer look once she joins your collection! By the way, the ribbon is included in three different patterns allowing you to better match it up to different poses!
But how are we going to calm her down now? That’s easy!
Give her the delicious treat she ate together with Bell-kun…
＼A croquette!／
*nom nom nom* (๑´ㅂ`๑
Hestia looks most content with this! ☆
△ I want to eat one with her!
You get to enjoy both the cute, spoilt and confident sides of the cute Hestia in a body that shows off her petite build perhaps even more than usual! She may be small but she has a presence nobody will miss! Be sure to add her to your collection! ♪
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Himouto! Umaru-chan Collaboration Café
＼NUHYO–!／
Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)
The other day I went out to the GOODSMILE x animate café to take a look at what was going on at the…
Himouto! Umaru-chan Café!
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Himouto! Umaru-chan
Collaboration Café
Dates: 1st September – 29th September 2015
Location: GOODSMILE x animate Café (Akihabara & Osaka)
Entrance: First Come, First Serve
More Details:
Akihabara Store: https://cafe.animate.co.jp/collabo_cafe/1313/?place=61
Osaka Store: https://cafe.animate.co.jp/collabo_cafe/1313/?place=79
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Today I’ll be showing what is going on at the café! ♪
Let’s start off with a look at the seating!
My table featured Umaru-chan’s outside version and Ebina-chan!
Two characters that definitely make my heart feel at ease! ♡₍₍ ◝(´´∞`｀*)◟ ⁾⁾♡
The tables feature various different combinations of characters, but you don’t get to choose… so you’ll have to see who you end up with!! Here are a few more examples!
△ Which seat you will end up at is entirely up to fate! ♪
- Order from the Menu -
I really don’t know what I should choose…!
Everything on the menu relates to characters or things from the series which makes me want to try each and every one of them! I need to decide between picking the items based on my favorite characters… or picking the food I want to east the most! Not a very easy selection! _
The menu features meals, desserts and drinks!
Here is a quick look at what is available for order! ☆
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http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/101508/
http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/99516/
http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/104485/
http://figsoku.net/blog-entry-12224.html
http://figsoku.net/blog-entry-12221.html
http://figsoku.net/blog-entry-12199.html
http://figsoku.net/blog-entry-12209.html
http://figsoku.net/blog-entry-12208.html
http://figsoku.net/blog-entry-12196.html
http://figsoku.net/blog-entry-12168.html
http://figsoku.net/blog-entry-12188.html
shadow2810
Member
New arrivals σ(≧ε≦ｏ
Bonus:
Bonus:
Freezasaurus
Member
Got my payment request from HLJ for Nendoroid Umaru! I didn't realize she was coming out already.
whatsinaname
Member
Got my payment request from HLJ for Nendoroid Umaru! I didn't realize she was coming out already.
Mine shipped today!
I am celebrating with some soda and my Vita.
Freezasaurus
Member
I have her in my Private Warehouse. I hope Nendo Darth Vader and Nendo Stormtrooper make it out this month so they can all ship together.
Bloodember
Member
Vader and Stormtrooper Nendo's aren't on GSC's shipping page yet. We'll see if they actually ship this month.
Freezasaurus
Member
Yeah, I kinda doubt they're going to make September either, but I'm hoping.