Nendoroid Kochiya Sanae Re-issue Announced

Nendoroid Kochiya Sanae

Following the re-issue of Nendoroid Hakurei Reimu and Kirisame Marisa, this time is Nendoroid Kochiya Sanae‘s turn to receive the same treatment. Yes, Mikatan has shared some info that she would be available for pre-order starting today, April 7, 2011 on NicoNico Chokuhan, ANIMATE, Gamers, and Tora no Ana. ~~No release schedule has been announced yet, but it should be available soon~~ The adorable priestess is scheduled for August 2011 release with an official price tag of 3000 Yen.

Anyway, Mikatan also hinted at a possible delay in some future releases due to shipping problems, planned blackouts, and circumstances with the shipping companies. Kindly visit Mikatan’s blog or the official page of Nendoroid Kochiya Sanae for more details. ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog (scroll to the bottom of the page ^^) and Sanae’s official page

Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version Available for Pre-Order!

Apr6 by animaster

Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 version

Note: Updated with a slighly larger image. ^^

Well, apparently, Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 version is available for pre-order starting NOW, April 6, up to May 9, 2011, 15:00 on NicoNico Chokuhan.

ヽ(*ﾟдﾟ)ノ W-w-what!?

She would bring along the usual Racing Queen accessories, such as a parasol and also a racing car. Four packages are available for you to choose: 7000 Yen set, 10000 Yen set, 30000 Yen set, and 50000 Yen set. Each of those sets will include several bonus, such as a cap and jacket – with the more expensive one contain more items (obviously).

Anyway, promo pic could be seen after the break.

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Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Racing Queen 2011 version Spotted!

Apr6 by animaster

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: RQ 2011 version

WHOAA … what do we have here!? A rear view of yet-to-be-announced Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Racing Queen 2011 version!? Apparently, that would be the case, because that pic was tweeted by both Mikatan and GSC president, Takanori Aki. No pricing nor availability info has been posted yet, but at least they have started calling up for private sponsors, beginning tomorrow, April 6, 15:00, until May 9, 18:00 at NicoNico Chokuhan.

Anyway, her original design could be seen after the break. ^^

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Nendoroid Nyx Available for Pre-Order

Apr5 by animaster

Nendoroid Nyx

Here come the latest Queen’s Blade cast to join the Nendoroid army: Nendoroid Nyx. She has been available to be reserved starting today. She has unique design on her clothing, hair, and her magic staff “Funikura”, but sadly only 2 expressions are provided. Well, she would be released on July 2011 with a price tag of 3500 Yen. Anyway, kindly visit her official page for further information and details about her. ^^

Via GSC official page of Nendoroid Nyx

A Sneak Peek at Nendoroid Cafe (Updated)

Apr5 by animaster

Nendoroid Gumako at Good Smile Cafe

Today, Good Smile Cafe will be officially turned into Nendoroid Cafe for a period. Yep, as the name suggested, the cafe would be all about Nendoroid there. Here are a few pics of the cafe, which you could see after the break. ^^

UPDATE: More photos have been added.

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This is How Nendoroid Display at Nendoroid Cafe Looks Like

Apr4 by animaster

Nendoroid display

Yes, the pic you see above was taken directly from the Nendoroid Cafe which is supposed to open tomorrow at Good Smile Cafe. Apparently, the top shelf is used to display Nendoroid Plus plushies, while the other shelves are used to display regular Nendoroid. Now where do they display their collection of Nendoroid Petits? ^^

(I got a hunch that GSC might announce Nendoroid from DOG DAYS anytime during this Nendoroid Cafe is running …)

Mikatan Shows You How to Fix Scuffed Paint

Apr4 by animaster

Scuffed paint on Miku's hair

Well, if you look at the pic above, you know that it might happen to our Nendoroid if they fell off from a certain height and hit their head. No worries! Mikatan has just posted an in-depth guide about how to fix the scuffed paint on Nendoroid in her latest DIY Figure Repair article series. Apparently, some tools are neccessary to follow the guide, i.e: masking tape, enamel solvent, enamel paints, top coat, brush, and dishes. In any case, simply visit Mikatan’s blog for further details about the guide.

So … have you ever had this kind of “scars” on your Nendoroid? How did you repair them? ^^

Note: The guide might serve as a basic guide on Nendoroid re-painting as well – what do you think? ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog

Good Smile Cafe Will Become Nendoroid Cafe

Apr3 by animaster

Banner at official site of Good Smile Cafe

Panty and Stocking-theme at Good Smile Cafe has been around since January 12, and it is ending today, April 3. For the next theme, it has been announced that the cafe will be turned into a Nendoroid Cafe starting April 5. Whoa … will there be a new Nendoroid announcement there? Kawashima Minami? Kaname Madoka? … or might there be a couple of brand-fresh-new Nendoroid making a debut there? Well, I guess Mikatan would surely give us further details at her blog tomorrow. ^^

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Nendoroid Jiei-tan: Air Force version Released

Apr1 by animaster

Nendoroid Jiei-tan: Air Force version

Initially, I thought that Nendoroid Jiei-tan: Air Force version would be delayed due to the recent tsunami-earthquake disaster in Japan. However, I was wrong … she was released just in time with her official release schedule: March 31. Well done, GSC and HobbyJapan! ^^

Unfortunately, I am still waiting for mine to be shipped though … and where is Nendoroid Army-san, by the way? ^^;

DOG DAYS: The Next Anime Series to Get Nendoroid Rendition

Apr1 by animaster

DOG DAYS promo banner

We already have Black Rock Shooter, OreImo, Bakuman, K-ON!, Hayate no Gotoku, and a couple of other anime series getting Nendoroid rendition of their characters. So … what’s next? Well, there is an upcoming anime titled DOG DAYS, which is seemingly supported by Good Smile Company. Mikatan has also mentioned in her blog that figures from this series has already being developed now. ^^

So … what is DOG DAYS? Well, I only know that the story revolves around a boy named Shinku who is summoned to an alternate world by Princess Millhiore to defend her country from the neighboring kingdom of Garrett (Wikipedia). The series will begin broadcasting on April 2 in Japan though, so you might want to check it out later. ^^

Well, what do you think about this future candidates to join the Nendoroid army? ^^

Via GSC and Mikatan’s blog (see below her review of Nendoroid Asakura Nemu there ^^)