A scene from the OP video
SEGA has just posted the opening video of the upcoming 3DS game Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project mirai. If I may describe the video in one word, it would be “CUTE”. ^^
See Nendoroid Miku, Rin, Len, Luka, MEIKO, and KAITO in action below. XD
Nendoroid Akemi Homura: School Uniform version
Mikatan posted quick reviews of the WonFes-exclusive Nendoroid for two consecutive days. First up is Nendoroid Akemi Homura: School Uniform version, which has been announced last week. As you may have known, she packs a lot of optional parts and accessories there. Kindly visit Mikatan’s blog to view more (adorable and cool) pics of HomuHomu. XD
Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version
Earlier today, Mikatan posted a quick review of the highly-anticipated Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version. There are some interesting close-up photos of the LED stand base as well as the Petit-sized clear Snow Miku sculpture. More adorable pics are available directly at Mikatan’s blog. ^^
Nendoroid Petit Racing Miku, Rin, and Luka (2011 version)
Mikatan has finally announced Nendoroid Petit Racing Miku: 2011 version officially today. Similar to the previous racing-themed Vocaloid Petits, this set also has Racing Rin and Luka to accompany Miku.
So … what’s inside? The winning trophy, a bottle of champagne, a pull-back car and the podium stage are included in the package. It looks pretty loaded there, doesn’t it? XD
Another expression and some optional body parts for Miku
Miku gets a special treatment here, as she will also come with an optional second expression as well as a couple of optional body parts (and umbrella). ^^
Kindly visit Mikatan’s blog to see more pics of this adorable set of Nendoroid Petits. Anyway, Mikatan mentioned that the set will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow. I hope this set is a regular release though. XD
Via Mikatan’s blog
Nendoroid Petit Racing Vocaloid 2011 set
Since 2009, Good Smile Company Racing has always produced a Racing-themed Nendoroid Hatsune Miku and a set of Nendoroid Petit Racing Vocaloid – consisting of Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Megurine Luka in racing-themed outfit. When they announced Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version, I assumed that the Petit version would have followed shortly after. I was mistaken, as they did not announce anything at all regarding the Petit in 2011.
Well, it seems that GSR were waiting for the GT victory to announce the good news. Yep, Nendoroid Petit Racing Vocaloid 2011 Set was finally announced today yesterday, at GSC’s live NicoNico broadcast. The set consists of Nendoroid Petit Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Megurine Luka, all in their 2011 Racing outfit. The winning trophy, a bottle of champagne, and the Petit-sized Miku BMW are also included in the package, as well as second expression for Miku and the usual umbrella(s). I have no idea whether the podium stage will also be included or not, though. XD
More pics of other Nendoroid displayed at the broadcast can be seen after the break. ^^
Umm …. this might sound like an old news for most of you, but well, for the sake of completeness, I will post the news nevertheless. XD
Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version
Yep, as the title said, the adorable Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version is the first exclusive Nendoroid for the upcoming Winter WonFes. We have already posted a teaser of her a few weeks ago, but GSC decided to add a few more stuff to be included inside the pack: a Nendoroid Petit-sized snow sculpture of Hatsune Miku and a LED-equipped ice stage. Wow!
Dressed up for a night of fun in the snow! ♪
As a commemoration product for the 63rd Sapporo Snow Festival, a special design for Snow Miku that was voted as the best design on the Piapro website has been made into a Nendoroid! She is wearing a lovely fluffy winter outfit which includes a ribbon with a beautiful jewel in the middle – a new, stylish design for Snow Miku!She also comes with a mike stand that can also be turned into a shovel for a variety of different poses. A Nendoroid Petite sized snow sculpture of Miku made from clear plastic is also included, as well as an ice stage with LED lights which can light up the lovely sculpture for all to enjoy!
(The LED stage requires 3 AAA batteries to operate. Batteries are not included.)
Here is a photo of the container:
The container
Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version can be purchased at GSC’s booth in:
… starting either on February 11 or 12. Meanwhile, this time GSC are also accepting overseas online/web pre-order for their WonFes-exclusive products with a flat shipping rate of 2000 Yen and scheduled for late June release. Oh, and her retail price is 4000 Yen.
Nendoroid Akemi Homura: School Uniform version
Nendoroid Akemi Homura: School Uniform version from Puella Magi Madoka Magica is the second exclusive Nendoroid for the upcoming Winter WonFes. This time, Homura brings a load of extra parts and accessories, including fringe part wearing Madoka’s ribbon, bow and arrow, a pair of wings, a school bag, and a handkerchief as well as other optional body parts.
A load of optional parts to create all sorts of scenes from the series!
Nendoroid Homura Akemi is back, this time wearing her school uniform! She comes complete with three different expressions, a bag for school and her handkerchief. She even comes with a separate lower body part that allows you to display her sitting down.But there is even more! She also comes with an extra fringe part that is wearing Madoka’s ribbon, a bow and arrow, wings and new arm parts that let you recreate the pose from one of the series’ famous key visuals. You can combine this Nendoroid with the standard Puella Magi Nendoroid of Homura to enjoy more variety than ever before!
Here is a photo of the container:
The container
Nendoroid Akemi Homura: School Uniform version will be available for purchase at the same places as Fluffy Snow Miku, excluding the 63rd Sapporo Snow Festival. She will also be available for online pre-order – including overseas, scheduled for late June release with a price tag of 3500 Yen.
Well, what do you think about these Nendoroid, Nendonesian? Which one are you targetting? XD In any case, kindly visit the source links below for further details regarding the sales and pre-order of these two Nendoroid. ^^
(Thanks to Nurrafi Ihsan for the news tip.)
Bootleg (fake) vs original (authentic)
GSC has posted yet another bootleg comparison of some Nendoroid. The featured Nendoroid are: Nendoroid Kaname Madoka, Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition, and Nendoroid Dead Master, versus their bootleg counterparts. Out of those three, I personally have difficulties to distinquish between Nendoroid Kaname Madoka and her bootleg version. Well, gotta be careful to purchase Nendoroid from untrusted stores. XD
Anyway, feel free to visit the source pages for more pics and info (in Japanese XD) about the comparison. ^^
Nendoroid Petit Hatsune Miku: Cheerful version
As we have previously known, Quarterly Pixiv vol.08 will also include Nendoroid Petit Hatsune Miku: Cheerful version. The book is scheduled for March 9th release for 1600 Yen. Well, now we have got a few official pics of the Petit, which you can see after the break. ^^
Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version
Yep, Mikatan’s last blog post for this year is about Good Smile Company‘s product ranking for 2011. Apparently, Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version is their best selling product throughout the year, according to the combined sales number from Japan and overseas.
Kindly head directly to Mikatan’s blog for more detailed report plus a quick interview with GSC president, Takanori Aki. ^^
Via Mikatan’s blog
Front view
Do you remember Cheerful JAPAN x pixiv contest which ended a few months ago? Yep, the winning illustration has been realized in the form of a Nendoroid Petit.
Rear view
Officially dubbed as Nendoroid Petit Hatsune Miku: Cheerful JAPAN feat. Hatsune Miku Contest version (wow that was a lengthy name! XD), this adorable Petit is featuring Miku jumping in mid-air carrying a pair of pompoms. I kinda like her hairstyle there, as well as her unique pose – never seen in a Petit previously, as far as I know. ^^
This Nendoroid Petit will come bundled with Quarterly Pixiv vol.8, which is priced at 1680 Yen and scheduled to be released on March 9th – yes, it is also known as Miku Day. The pre-order should be available shortly, so you should keep your eyes peeled checking your favorite hobby retailers. ^^
Any thoughts, Nendonesian? ^^
(Thanks for the news tip, Octavianus Kevin!)
Via Famitsu via Culture Japan and MFC
Nendoroid Inui Sana
Nendoroid Inui Sana has gone for pre-order since a few days ago, and she finally got a preview photo session by Mikatan earlier today. Well, in case you have not known about the adorable girl from Mashiroiro Symphony, kindly take a visit to Mikatan’s blog to view more pics of her. ^^
Meanwhile, Mikatan also announced Nendoroid Snow Miku 2012 Photo Re-touch Contest, in collaboration with Piapro. The best “photo retouch” will be displayed along with the Nendoroid itself in the Sapporo Snow Festival, which will be held starting February 6th until 12th. The submission deadline is January 5th, 17:00 (JST). See the source pages below for further info regarding the contest (in Japanese, unfortunately). XD
(Thanks to Nurrafi Ihsan for the news tip!)
Via Mikatan’s blog and Piapro (link #1, link #2)
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