Nendoroid Gumako, Minami and Prince Get Release Dates; Ritsu is Delayed

Nendoroid Gumako: Cheerful version

We have already got preview, pre-order, rumor, as well as a glimpse of Cheerful JAPAN!‘s Nendoroid Gumako: Cheerful version‘s packaging. What’s left is to wait for her release … which is planned on the end of this month. Yep, the GSC mascot is scheduled for September 29 release for Japanese folks – international customers will have to wait until next month to have her arrive on their respective desks. ^^

Meanwhile, both Nendoroid Kawashima Minami from Moshidora and Nendoroid Prince from Level E will see their release on September 28. On the delay side, K-ON! famous drummer, Nendoroid Tainaka Ritsu‘s release is postponed until next month (October). ヽ(*ﾟдﾟ)ノ

For the complete list of Nendoroid release date on September, kindly see this post. ^^

Via GSC (link #1, link #2)

The Winner of Cheerful Japan x Hatsune Miku Illustration Contest

Sep9 by animaster

Hatsune Miku: Cheerful Japan version

Did you recall the illustration contest for Cheerful Japan x Hatsune Miku that was announced last month? Yes, that collaboration project between GSC and pixiv. Well, they have got a winner: an illustration by bun150 – yup, the one you see in the pic above.

As stated in the contest description, the winning illustration will be made into both 1/8 scaled figure and Nendoroid Petit. I have no idea about the naming though, but let’s assume it to be Nendoroid Petit Hatsune Miku: Cheerful Japan version. ^^

For you who are interested to purchase it, here is a little info about its availability: the Petit is going to be bundled with Quarterly pixiv vol.08, which is scheduled for Spring 2012 release. ^^

Anyone interested? Personally, I do interested to get the Petit, but I think I will wait until I see how the Petit rendetion will look like. XD

Via pixiv (official, bun150’s page)

Nendoroid Mayushi and Kurisu Support version are Announced

Sep8 by animaster

Nendoroid Mayuri Shiina and Makise Kurisu Support version

Nendoroid Shiina Mayuri and Makise Kurisu Support version

… and just when you thought that the Nendoroid ~~nightmare~~ ~~terror~~ announcement is over (momentarily) … well, GSC has another surprise for you: Nendoroid Shiina Mayuri and Makise Kurisu Support version as part of their Cheerful JAPAN project. (> . <)/

The heroine duo from Steins;Gate appear in cheerleader outfit, complete with their pompoms and cheering megaphone. Besides, they also come with a brand new expressions. Check the pics after the break. ^^

UPDATE: English version of Mikatan’s blog post link

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Nendoroid Gumako’s Box is Revealed

Aug30 by animaster

Nendoroid Gumako: Cheerful version

As we have known, the 2nd Nendoroid from Cheerful JAPAN project – Nendoroid Gumako: Cheerful version is scheduled for September release in Japan (or October for international shipment). Naturally, GSC has already received the production samples of the GSC mascot’s Nendoroid rendetion by now, and president Aki has just posted a pic of Gumako’s box. XD

As expected, the #200 Nendoroid box is filled with a lot of smiles there. Yep, aside from being part of Cheerful JAPAN project, the Nendoroid is made to celebrate GSC’s 10th anniversary. ^^

Now I cannot wait to play with the adorable Nendoroid, which is also in my wishlist for a while. What about you, Nendonesian? ^^

GSC’s Booth at 2011 MikuPa 39’s Live in Sapporo

Aug16 by animaster

Vocaloid goodies at GSC's booth

As usual, GSC also setup a booth at 2011 MikuPa 39’s Live in Sapporo, which is supposedly to open today starting 17:00. Various Vocaloid-related goodies are put on sale there, alongside some upcoming Vocaloid figures that are not released yet, including Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Append version, Nendoroid MEIKO, and Nendoroid Rin and Len: Cheerful version.

For the complete listing of what GSC is selling there, kindly visit this page. ^^

Miku Support Saga: Is It Over?

Aug12 by animaster

The custom declaration

I received a call from the local post office this afternoon, and they said that a package from HongKong had arrived. They asked me to complete the custom duties and import taxes there before taking the package. I went there to take care of the administration …. and here it is:

Boxes of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version

Yep, Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version that I have pre-ordered, has arrived today, not 2 months as predicted previously. (^o^)/ Anyway, it seems that Zatsune Miku wants to try the pompom …

Nendoroid Zatsune Miku: Support version

Shipping refund: check, package arrived: check, no box damage: check. Does that mean the Miku Support Saga has finally come to an end? What do you think, Nendonesian? Have you received your Miku Support as well? ^^

Nendoroid Rin and Len Cheerful version are Available for Pre-Order

Aug11 by animaster

Nendoroid Kagamine Rin and Len Cheerful version

After getting previewed by Mikatan yesterday, the Vocaloid twin – Nendoroid Kagamine Rin and Len Cheerful version are available for pre-order starting today for both Japan and international order. Each of them will be priced at 3000 Yen, and 1000 Yen from each sales will go into donation.

As usual, you might want to pay a visit to GSC’s official page for them, or go directly to their online shop to secure your pre-order. Hopefully the woes won’t continue this time. ^^;

Via GSC (Rin, Len) and GSC Online Shop

Miku Support Saga: International Shipping Woes

Aug11 by animaster

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

Aug10 by animaster

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 Hatsune Miku: Support version will be Sold at LA ANIME EXPO

Jun30 by animaster

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version

Well, you read the title – Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version will be put on sale at Mikunopolis 2011 booth at the Los Angeles ANIME EXPO. Although the official pricing has not been revealed yet, they did mention that for every sale of the figure, 1000 Yen will be donated to Japanese Red Cross to aid the relief efforts in Eastern Japan.

In a side note, I thought GSC mentioned that charity products will be a made-to-order basis, but now we are seeing Miku to be sold out of the web pre-orders. Inconsistency? Well, in any case, I hope GSC will expand the charity product sales outside their own web pre-order. ^^

Well, what do you think, Nendonesian?

(Thanks for the news tip, Otaku00! ^^)

Via Mikunopolis