Miku Support Saga: International Shipping Woes

Nendoroid HMO with Support Miku's pompom

Nendoroid HMO with Support Miku's pompom

Apparently, the saga is not over yet, as we have received report regarding the delay for international shipping of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version. The international version of Miku Support was originally released early last month, and with EMS delivery, the package should have arrived on late July at the latest. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen as expected.

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Nendonesia Photo Contest #2 – The Finalists

A collage of Nendonesia PhotoCon #2's entries

A collage of Nendonesia PhotoCon #2's entries

Firstly we would like to apologize for the delay of the Nendonesia PhotoCon #2‘s finalists announcement. It was initially planned for Monday, and then got pushed into Wednesday (or Thursday on GMT+7).

Well then, the top 10 entries have been chosen out of 77 participating photo entries in the Qualifying Round. For any of you whose entries did not make it into the Final Round … well, don’t let it make you down. You may participate again in our next photocon. ^^

In any case, kindly scroll past the break to view Top 10 Finalists of Nendonesia PhotoCon #2. ^^

Update: Comment section is closed for some reason.
Anyway, for you who feel that some entries do not appear to qualify as finalists, well, we could only say that the photo theme and concept weights much more than technical aspects of the entries. The reason behind this score weighting is related to the camera – which is a mere mobile phone camera, not a full fledged DSLR. That’s it! ^^

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Nendoroid Kagamine Rin and Len Cheerful version are Announced (Updated)

Nendoroid Kagamine Len and Rin Support version

Nendoroid Kagamine Len and Rin Support version

So you have been waiting for the re-sale of Nendoroid Kagamine Rin and/or Len? Well, how about a Cheerful version of those Vocaloid twins, coming with additional parts and accessories? Yep, it is a rare treat!! ^^

Yep, that is what Mikatan posted today – Nendoroid Kagamine Rin: Cheerful version and Nendoroid Kagamine Len: Cheerful version are slated for December 2011 release (for Japanese) or January 2012 (for International order) with a price tag of 3000 Yen. They are coming along with new parts and accessories, including flags, whistle, megaphone, and pompom.

Apart from the Cheerful Japan extras, there are other differences as well: this version of Rin and Len will use a plug-in stand a la Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version … and there will be a slight tweak on both Rin and Len’s head to allow them to use expressions from other Nendoroid, unlike the old one. ^^

Anyway visit Mikatan’s blog to view more pics of this adorable Vocaloid duo, and prepare to secure the pre-order on August 11 ~ 29. ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog (Japanese, English)

Nendoroid Millhiore is Previewed by Mikatan

Nendoroid Millhiore F. Biscotti

Nendoroid Millhiore F. Biscotti

As expected, Nendoroid Millhiore F. Biscotti from Dog Days got a preview photo session by Mikatan today. Yep, we are able to see the cute princess of Biscotti republic in various poses, including the famous Chocobo-riding. ^^

Well, kindly pay a visit to Mikatan’s blog to view more adorable pics of the cute princess. ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog

Yukiwo Ageta Showed Nendoroid MEIKO’s Prototype

Prototype of Nendoroid MEIKO

Prototype of Nendoroid MEIKO

Nendoroid MEIKO has got a preview photo session by Mikatan and been available for pre-order since last week. Well, now we can take a look at the prototype for the mass-production release version of the adorable Vocaloid Nendoroid, courtesy of her sculptor, Yukiwo Ageta. ^^

The drunk expression

The drunk expression

Have you secured your pre-order of her, Nendonesian? ^^

Nendoroid Millhiore Gets An Official Page (Update: Pre-Order is Available!)

Nendoroid Millhiore Firianno Biscotti

Nendoroid Millhiore Firianno Biscotti

Nendoroid Millhiore F. Biscotti from Dog Days finally gets her own official page. Yes, apart from the three expressions, microphone, and her sword Excelied, she also brings along her female Chocobo feathered friend Harlan. Whoaa … that’s a plenty of accessories there, not to mention that the princess herself is totally adorable! ^^

Anyway, she is going to be priced at 4500 Yen – not surprising though, considering the amount of stuff she is going to include in her package – and scheduled for January 2012 release.

Well, since her official page has been up and running, I guess Mikatan will have her preview posted today, and the pre-order should be available tomorrow …. or at least, this week. Pre-orders at several online figure stores have been available. ^^

So … what do you think, Nendonesian? Are you going to get her as well? ^^

Via GSC

Nendoroid Millhiore’s Second Expression is Revealed

Nendoroid Millhiore Firianno Biscotti

Nendoroid Millhiore Firianno Biscotti

During Danny Choo‘s visit to GSC office earlier this evening, he managed to get a snap of the unannounced Nendoroid Millhiore Firianno Biscotti (Dog Days) with her second expression – a gently smiling face. In case you haven’t noticed yet, the photo was taken on Mikatan’s desk. Whoaa … so are we going to see a preview of her soon!? ^^;

Via Culture Japan

Pre-Order Info for Nendoroid Petit Yune is Available (Updated)

Nendoroid Petit Yune

Nendoroid Petit Yune

UPDATE: She is not an exclusive after all, and your usual figure store should be accepting pre-orders by now. (Thanks for the tip, Shiddo! ^^)

We have got confirmation regarding the absence of this version of Nendoroid Petit Yune in the last WonFes, after being shown along with the other three Petits at the Japan Expo. Well, it turned out that she will be an exclusive product, or specifically a mail-in order, and bundled with Ikoku Meiro no Croisee TV Anime guidebook.

The Petit itself will include two exchangable bodies, an optional hair parts, as well as a French bread. The whole set is priced at 2000 Yen and scheduled for March 2012 release. If I guess it correctly (I cannot read Japanese after all XD) the closing date for the pre-order is October 7.

Here is the mail-in pre-order form in case you are interested, or you could visit your usual online figure store (recommended) to secure your pre-order. ^^

Anyone of you getting this adorable Petit rendetion of Yune – along with the bundle? ^^

Via FujimiShobo and AmiAmi

Custom Nendoroid Zatsune Miku

Nendoroid Zatsune Miku

Nendoroid Zatsune Miku

I think I have posted teasers of her several times previously, be it online or offline. Well, the curtain is finally off today … here she is: Custom Nendoroid Zatsune Miku. ^^

Note: Kindly ignore the Nendoroid numbering (33z) there. ^^

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A Closer Look at Petit Duo from Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk-2

Nendoroid Petit Purple Sister and Purple Heart

Nendoroid Petit Purple Sister and Purple Heart

So you have secured your pre-order of PS3 game Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk-2 limited edition pack? Yep, the game will be released in the coming weeks, and naturally, a few lucky folks have already gotten their hand on the production sample. Moeyo is one of those lucky one, and they have posted a gallery of pics on the Nendoroid Petit Purple Heart and Purple Sister which come bundled with the limited edition of this game.

Well then, what are you waiting for? Pay Moeyo a visit to see the rest of the pics. ^^

Via Moeyo