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)

Linkin Park x GSC Project Will Get Nendoroid Petit Rendetion

Aug24 by animaster

Nendoroid Petit Linkin Park?

American rock band Linkin Park is partnering with Good Smile Company to hold an event titled “A Thousand Horizon“, which will be divided in 2 parts: A Thousand Horizon Museum and A Thousand Horizon Show. GSC will be selling goodies at the event and part of the sales will be donated to the earthquake affected areas through Music for Relief.

Apart from T-Shirts, iPhone 4 cases, and other goodies, GSC will also make Nendoroid Petit to sell at the event. Since I could not read Japanese well, I can only guess that it would be Nendoroid Petit rendetion of LINKIN PARK’s 6 band members. ^^

What do you think, Nendonesian?

Via 1000Horizons

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. ^^

Cheerful Japan x Hatsune Miku Illustration Contest

Aug16 by animaster

Illustration example

Aside from Nendoroid Rin and Len: Cheerful version that has been available for pre-order since last week, it seems that Cheerful JAPAN project has another plan for another new figure to be part of the project. This time, GSC teams up with pixiv to hold Cheerful JAPAN feat. Hatsune Miku Illustration Contest. What is that?

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Nendoroid Planet Review

Jul14 by animaster

Title Screen

I have just spent about an hour playing with the Nendoroid Planet app on my iPhone 3GS. Generally, the app is pretty solid, although I did get a few crashes sometimes – I guess the app is intended to work optimally on iPhone 4. Anyway, here are the requirements:

Store: iTunes App Store Japan
Hardware: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch (3rd Gen), iPod Touch (4th Gen)
Operating system: iOS 4.1 or newer
File size: 145 MB

So … how did it go? Read on. ^^

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Nendoroid Planet is Now Available!

Jul14 by animaster

Nendoroid Planet

For you who don’t know what Nendoroid Planet is … well, it is an iOS app containing a catalog of all Nendoroid along with its 3D model and some mini games. It was first revealed at GSC’s 10th anniversary back then on May, along with the official announcement of the upcoming PSP game Nendoroid Generation. The app was originally scheduled for late May or mid June release, but it has been delayed until now. ^^;

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3 Nendoroid Petits of Heroines from Nihon Falcom’s Games to be Announced Soon

Jul5 by animaster

Heroines of all Falcom's Games

Did you recall that GSC is going to make 3 Nendoroid Petit of the most popular heroines of all Nihon Falcom’s games to celebrate Falcom’s 30th anniversary? Well, the voting had been over since several weeks ago, and now they have been announcing the results gradually.

This week, they posted rank #41 ~ #50 (out of 125) along with an announcement that the final results (especially the top 3) are going to be revealed on July 24. Does this date remind you of something? Yep, that is when Wonderful Hobby Life for You 14 (a.k.a Summer WonFes 2011) is going to be held and Nihon Falcom is planning to reveal the Petits at GSC booth there. ^^

Well, what are your guesses, Nendonesian? Which Nihon Falcom’s heroines would be made into Nendoroid Petits? ^^

Via Dengeki PlayStation Online and the voting page

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 Gumako’s Udon Bowl and Chopstick Availability Confirmation

May12 by animaster

Nendoroid Gumako: Support version

When Nendoroid Gumako: Support version got available for Japan-only pre-order yesterday, there is a nasty rumor said that the bowl of udon and chopstick would only be available on the Japanese version, but not on the overseas one. Wha-!?

Well, personally, I think that the rumor is unbelievable, because there is simply no reason for GSC to differentiate Nendoroid Gumako’s package based on its sales type (Japan or overseas). However, in order to confirm the rumor, I decided to drop a mail to GSC Online Shop.

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Nendoroid Gumako Previewed by Mikatan

May10 by animaster

Nendoroid Gumako

Mikatan promised that there will be further info regarding Nendoroid Gumako on mid-May … and now here she is! Officially dubbed Nendoroid Gumako: Support version, this cute Nendoroid rendetion of Good Smile Company mascot is actually a part of “Cheerful JAPAN!” initiative to raise donation money for restoring the damaged area due to March’s earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan.

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