Nendonesia Update: Blog Migration, Layout Change, Forum Partially Enabled

New blog layout

Firstly, we would like to say HAPPY EASTER! Yes, it is a bit late, but considering what we had gone through on the weekend, we hope you forgive us for the late greeting. XD

Anyway, this recent weekend was one of our most challenging week ever. The whole server went down due to some network attacks and the blog was not accessible at all. There were some huge news, tipped by both our readers and partners, but we could not post it to the blog due to the server problem.

Some of you might also remember about the “Site is Offline” problem and other issues happening to the blog recently. It happened just after we were using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) service provider to enhance the blog’s performance as well as caching stuff so that when the server got some hiccups, you would still be able to access the blog as usual. It turned out that the provider caused us more troubles rather than improvement.

Thankfully, the aforementioned problems were things in the past; we have migrated to another service provider which are famous for its reliability. Yep, in case you have not noticed yet, the blog is now proudly hosted by WordPress.com, one of the most popular and widely used blog service. Yay! ^^

We have also done a few tweaks under the hood as well as a small layout refresh. What do you think about the new theme, Nendonesian? XD

By the way, Nendonesia Forum has been enabled partially now. New user registration is still disabled until we find a way to prevent the automatic (bot) sign-ups. Registered (and logged-in) users can still access the forum as usual though – creating new threads, replying to posts, private-messaging, etc. Oh, and we temporarily change the forum address to: http://forum.animaster-talks.net until we finished setting up stuff. XD

Well then, we would like to thank you, Nendonesian, for always supporting us. ^^

Singapore Trip Report

Apr5 by animaster

Miku was enjoying the trip as well

If you have been checking our Facebook or Twitter recently, you should have noticed the announcement about my vacation last week. Although I did not mention about where I went to, I guess a few of you have already known that my destination is Singapore. XD

It turns out that a few readers asked me to post a trip report along with (Nendoroid) photos I took there. So … well, here is a quick report of my trip. ^^

Note: Some photos (and Nendoroid Aisaka Taiga) used in this post are courtesy of SetsunaKaien, who was accompanying us during our trip in Singapore. Thanks, buddy! ^^

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Nendoroid Yuzuriha Inori is Available for Pre-Order

Apr5 by animaster

Nendoroid Yuzuriha Inori

As mentioned by Mikatan previously, Nendoroid Yuzuriha Inori is ready to be pre-ordered starting today.

Here is the accompanying description from her official page:

The young heroine who expresses herself through song.
From the anime series, ‘Guilty Crown’ comes a Nendoroid of the Undertaker’s member, singer and heroine of the series, Inori Yuzuriha. She has been sculpted wearing the lovely red and orange outfit from the series!

Inori comes with a wide selection of optional parts, letting you pose her peacefully making a Cat’s Cradle from string, or instead holding two pistols and ready to bravely fight against her enemies. She even comes with special Void Effect Parts that allow you to pose her as if her void was being taken out. For even more fun, she also comes with the little robotic helper, Funell! A wide variety of parts that will allow Inori fans to pose her however they think she looks best!

This Nendoroid form of Guilty Crown‘s heroine will be priced at 3800 Yen and scheduled for July release. ^^

Via GSC

Sample Previews of Nendoroid Saber: Casual Clothes version

Apr5 by animaster

Nendoroid Saber: Casual Clothes version

Yeah, we should have already known pretty much anything about Nendoroid Saber: Casual Clothes version, i.e her parts and accessories, her pricing, her scheduled release date, etc.

But, hey, it would not hurt to take another glimpse of her pics, right? It will even make more sense when you see that her release date is supposed to be next month and we still have not seen a preview post from Mikatan yet. XD

Well, without further ado, scroll past the break to see a gallery of photos of this adorable Nendoroid, taken from various angles. ^^

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Nendoroid Yuzuriha Inori is Previewed by Mikatan

Apr4 by animaster

Nendoroid Yuzuriha Inori

After being teased here and there previously, Nendoroid Yuzuriha Inori from Guilty Crown is finally announced officially by Mikatan.

She will bring along three expressions as well as some unique accessories, body parts, and effect parts to recreate various scene from the anime, such as the “Cat’s Cradle string” parts and void effect parts. She will also bring her dual guns and crossed arms to display her in combat stance. ^^

The little robot called Fyu-Neru is also included with Inori. This adorable robot’s eyes can be rotated around to create various expressions and its front cover can also be opened. Wow! XD

Mikatan mentioned that Nendoroid Yuzuriha Inori will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow. Kindly see her blog to see more pics of this cute Nendoroid. ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog

Nendoroid Shinonome Nano is Previewed by Mikatan

Apr3 by animaster

Nano, Sakamoto (design), and Hakase (design)

Well, you should have already known that Nichijou‘s Nendoroid Shinonome Nano has been available for pre-order earlier today. Now it is Mikatan’s turn to post a preview of the robo-girl’s Nendoroid version.

Head straightly to Mikatan’s blog to view the pics! ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog

Nendoroid Shinonome Nano is Available for Pre-Order

Apr3 by animaster

Nendoroid Shinonome Nano

The adorable robot-girl from anime series Nichijou will be joining the Nendoroid realm soon. Yep, Nendoroid Shinonome Nano has been available for pre-order starting today.

Here is the description from her official page:

The unusual life of the Nichijou girls in Nendoroid form!
From the popular anime that is now showing on NHK Educational TV, ‘Nichijou’ comes a Nendoroid of Nano Shinonome, the robot high-school student who lives in the Shinonome Laboratory.

She comes with a load of extra parts to change her standard hands – a shark hand, a swiss cake, a chikuwa and even a machine gun. She also comes with three expressions, including a smiling face, a crying face and an exited face. Parts that allow her kneeling are also included, giving you even more options to recreate Nano’s very unusual everyday life! It’s the start of Rock ‘n’ Roll!

She is scheduled for August release with a standard price tag of 3500 Yen.

Expect Mikatan to have a preview post of her shortly, and for the meantime, you should take a look at Nano’s official page to see the rest of adorable photos of her. XD

Via GSC

More Photos of Nendoroid Lynette Bishop: Swimsuit version (Updated)

Apr2 by animaster

Yoshika and Lynette were about to swim!

The PSP game Strike Witches: Shirogane no Tsubasa is scheduled for June 28 release – that means it is due in around two months from now. Thus, it is only natural that Nendoroid Lynette Bishop: Swimsuit version received a lot of promotional pics, as she is included as a bonus in the limited edition package. XD

Well then, see the photos after the break. XD

UPDATE: New pics have been added.

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ACE 2012 Nendoroid Line-Up

Apr2 by animaster

Nendoroid Gumako (cosplay) at GSC booth

Do you recall the post about Nendoroid Takatsuki Ichika (Ano Natsu) being spotted in the Anime Contents Expo (ACE) 2012? Well, it turns out that there are other upcoming Nendoroid being displayed in the event as well.

Kindly see them all after the break. ^^

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Prototype of Nendoroid Takatsuki Ichika is Spotted

Apr1 by animaster

Nendoroid Takatsuki Ichika

A photo of Nendoroid Takatsuki Ichika from Ano Natsu de Matteru was spotted at GSC booth in ACE 2012 event. Previously, the illustration/design of this Nendoroid was displayed at the Winter WonFes, back then in February.

What do you think about this Nendoroid, Nendonesian? ^^

(Thanks for the tip, Jordan Austin!)