Nendoroid Petit B.G.M and Katanagatari Set are Missing Instruction Manual; GSC Apologize

Instruction manual for Nendoroid Petit B.G.M Festival vol.0

Apparently, the packaging of Nendoroid Petit B.G.M Festival vol. 0 and Nendoroid Petit Katanagatari Set do not include the instruction manuals which are usually packed along with the figures/figurines. Well, GSC has just posted an apology about that errors as well as the digital (scanned?) version of the manuals, so that you can print it out yourself if necessary. ^^

Instruction manual for Nendoroid Petit Katanagatari Set

For you who aren’t familiar with the instruction manual … well, it usually consists of parts listing and possibly some quick assembly guide. This guide is –in my opinion– quite useful for newbie Nendoroid collectors, especially those who purchased Nendoroid (or Petit) for the first time. ^^

Well then, what is your thought, Nendonesian? Do you think the instruction manual is important or is it not necessary at all?

Note: Click on the above pics of instruction manuals to see larger version. ^^

Via GSC

Bootleg vs Genuine: Nendoroid Black Rock Shooter by GSC

May25 by animaster

Nendoroid BRS: bootleg (left) vs genuine (right)

I guess some of you may have seen the bootleg version of Nendonesia’s Best Nendoroid in 2010 – Nendoroid Black Rock Shooter. Either way, GSC has put a bootleg-vs-genuine article of Nendoroid BRS to help you recognize which one is bootleg and which one is not.

Well then, kindly go visit the page to view the pics (and read the info, if you understand Japanese). ^^

Via GSC

Nendoroid Design from Wa ga nai Shown by Mikatan

May25 by animaster

Design of Nendoroid Mikadzuki Yozora and Kashiwazaki Sena

Mikatan has just posted an article about the anime adaptation of a popular novel series in Japan titled Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai (a.k.a Wa ga nai). Yep, the heroines of this series would also get a Nendoroid rendetion in the form of Nendoroid Mikadzuki Yozora and Nendoroid Kashiwazaki Sena. Sadly, no further info is revealed regarding their availability. ^^

Anyway, visit Mikatan’s blog to dig more info, or go directly to the official site if you understand Japanese. ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog

Nendoroid Gumako: Support version Available for International Pre-Order

May25 by animaster

Banner for Nendoroid Gumako pre-order availability

So you have been waiting for the availability of Nendoroid Gumako: Support version‘s overseas pre-order? Well, your wait is finally over, Nendonesian, as GSC has just started taking pre-orders for this adorable Nendoroid at their online shop.

Here’s some stuff for you to consider before deciding to submit your pre-order:

For each sale made, Good Smile Company will be donating 1000JPY to the Japan Red Cross Society.
The images above are of a figure still in development, and the final product may differ slightly.
Products will be made-to-order.
Delivery will be in late October 2011.
You can choose payment either Credit card or sending money to PAYPAL account.
Your credit card will be charged on order, and not when the product is sent.
Shipping will be charged at 2000JPY to all countries.
You may be charged additional fees such as import tax when buying from overseas. Please be aware of this before ordering.
Payment will be in Japanese Yen.
Please mail shop.overseas@goodsmile.jp if you have any questions. English only please.

Note that the pre-order period starts from today, May 25 at 11:00 (JST) up to June 17 at 20:00 (JST).

Well then, what are you waiting for? Head to the shop and secure your pre-order ASAP, Nendonesian! ^^

Via Good Smile Online Shop

Nendoroid Petit Nadia is Officially Announced

May25 by animaster

Nendoroid Petit Nadia

Nendoroid Petit Nadia from a GAINAX‘ 1989 anime series Nadia: Secret of Blue Water has been teased several times previously. Several months have passed, and GSC finally announces Nadia’s availability info: she will be bundled with the 2nd issue of Anime Style magazine, which will be priced at 1575 Yen and scheduled for August release. Yes, the dog is also included in the package. ^^

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Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version Box Revealed

May24 by animaster

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version packaging

“You are not alone” is the subtitle written in the box of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version, instead of the usual name tag of the Nendoroid. Yep, apparently GSC has just received the sample packages of the first figure in the Cheerful Japan charity project product line.

Well, what do you think about the box design, Nendonesian? ^^

(Thanks for the news tip, bethykins! ^^)

Nendoroid Kudryavka Noumi: Winter Clothes version Release Date Announced!

May24 by animaster

Nendoroid Kudryavka Noumi: Winter Clothes version

If you have secured your pre-order of Gift‘s Nendoroid Kudryavka Noumi: Winter Clothes version, then you will finally be able to grab her soon. Yes, GSC has just posted an update regarding the release schedules for their upcoming products. This adorable Nendoroid is set to be released on June 2. (Thanks for the correction, Ruciferia! I misread the date … ^^;)

Well, what do you think of this heroine of Little Busters! Ecstasy, Nendonesian? ^^

Via GSC (bonus pic after the break ^^)

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Nendoroid Ikaros Previewed by Mikatan

May24 by animaster

Nendoroid Ikaros

Yep, Nendoroid Ikaros from Sora no Otoshimono finally gotten a preview photo session treatment by Mikatan. The Battle Angeloid will bring 3 faceplates, a watermelon, removable shoulder armor, as well as her Uranus Queen wing and Apollon. If I must say, the wing and Apollon looks really awesome – not to mention her expressionless red-eyed face. (> . <)/

Anyway, she will be up for pre-order on May 26 (Wednesday). Kindly visit Mikatan’s blog to view more pics of her, Nendonesian. ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog

Nendoroid Info in Latest Hobby Magazine Scans (May 2011)

May24 by animaster

Various upcoming Nendoroid displayed

As usual, the latest issue of Japanese hobby magazine brings us yet a plenty of new Nendoroid info and pics. First up, the completed version of Nendoroid Ikaros is displayed there along with the highly-anticipated Nendoroid Nymph (still in prototype though) from Sora no Otoshimono. Nendoroid Ikaros is scheduled for September release with a price tag of 3500 Yen. No availability and pricing info on Nendoroid Nymph though. ^^

Next is Phat Company‘s Nendoroid Kuronuma Sawako from Kimi ni Todoke which is available for pre-order starting today. Meanwhile, FREEing also showcased the limited and exclusive Nendoroid Nyx: 2P version. IMHO, this is the one of the best 2P version of Queen Blade‘s Nendoroid – gorgeous blue-ish color theme suits Nyx really well. Anyway, she will be available for pre-order on June 24 (http://hobby-channel.net/nendo_nyx_2p) and scheduled for August release.

Last but not least, there is also an announcement about the next figure in the Cheerful Japan charity project, which turned out to be a set of Nendoroid Petit from Black Rock Shooter in cheerleader outfit. Looking at the pic, I guess the Petits would have a similar art style as Puchitto Rock Shooter, a NicoNicoDouga web-based BRS game. Pre-order will start on June with a price tag of 3000 Yen.

Well, which Nendoroid interests you the most, Nendonesian? ^^

(Thanks to Jeff Teo and Cybeast for the tip! ^^)

Via 2chan

Nendoroid Kobayakawa Rinko: Winter Uniform version Spotted

May24 by animaster

Nendoroid Kobayakawa Rinko: Winter Uniform version

It’s another custom Nendoroid delight: Nendoroid Kobayakawa Rinko from Love Plus has been modified to match her winter uniform version by a Japanese folk, now featuring a yellow sweater wrapping her uniform, up-turned eyes, and a slightly modified rear-side of her hair. ^^

For you who are interested to take a look at the whole customization process as well as a few more pics of this lovely Rinko, kindly visit Extroverted Otaku’a blog post. ^^

(Thanks for the tip, Extroverted Otaku! ^^)

Via Extroverted Otaku’s blog