Nendoroid Petite Hatsune Miku: Christmas Piano Cake version is Announced

Nendoroid Petite Hatsune Miku: Christmas Piano Cake version

So you think Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Family Mart version is the last product of collaboration between Family Mart and Hatsune Miku (and GSC) ?

Well, apparently, the project continues with another new Nendoroid. This time, the resulting product is Nendoroid Petite Hatsune Miku: Christmas Piano Cake version.

Yes, as the product name suggests, it is actually a piano-shaped cake with Petite Hatsune Miku (wearing love goddess-like outfit) on top of the cake; slated for Christmas Eve release.

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Nendoroid Racing Miku 2010 and 2011 Version Return for Re-Sale! (Updated)

Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 Ver. Returns

GSC and GSR announce a re-run of Nendoroid Racing Miku 2010 version and Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 version today. Both of them come under new names too (and a few minor differences).

Sadly, Nendoroid Racing Miku 2010 Version Returns will include the decals only, but not the Nendoroid car. Apart from that, she is pretty much the same as the first release.

Nendoroid Racing Miku 2010 Ver. is back once again!
The special racing version of Hatsune Miku, ‘Racing Miku’ is coming back again in her 2010 version. Decals for a Nendoroid car with the colors used in the 2010 racing season are also included. (Note the car itself is not included, only the decals.)

She is scheduled for December release, and the pre-order will start from 20:00 on the 20th September (today) until 20:00 on the 9th October at NicoNico Chokuhan.

Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 Ver. Returns

So you have been praying for a re-run on Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 version? Well, it seems that your prayer has been answered: Good Smile Racing is going to have the lovely Racing diva returns with a new name: Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 Version Returns.

Apparently, Miku will bring along an all-new championship trophy in this re-sale version. However, there are no other changes aside from the new name prefix and the trophy.

Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 Ver. is back once again!
Your chance to grab the 2011 version of Racing Miku if you missed out before! The famous mascot character of the Hatsune Miku GT Project, ‘Racing Miku’, is back again as Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 ver.! The Nendoroid faithfully recreates Racing Miku’s transparent hair and her lovely racing queen outfit! Plus she also comes with a Nendoroid Car, a racing queen parasol and an all-new series championship trophy!

She is scheduled for December release, and the pre-order will start from 20:00 on the 20th September (today) until 20:00 on the 9th October at NicoNico Chokuhan.

Update: (Thanks, Pennie)
International pre-order is available from GSR Global Online Shop (http://gsr-global.ecq.sc). Each of these Nendoroid will be priced at 7000 Yen personal sponsorship package, containing:

  • GSR Original Rubber Key Holder
  • 2012 Personal Sponsor Card
  • 2012 Ticket Holder

Kindly check more details regarding the pre-order on the GSR Global Online Shop.

via GSC (link #1, link #2)

Production Sample of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata version is Previewed by Danny Choo

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata version

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata version

Danny Choo has received a production sample of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata version, and he immediately unbox and then review the adorable figurine.

See some close-up pics of her after the break. XD

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Defects on Web Pre-Order version of Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version

The defects

Defects on web pre-order of The defects

It seems that Nendoroid Snow Miku: Fluffy Coat version has some serious quality control issues. After being delayed for about two months, the Nendoroid is still facing some problems.

UPDATE: Mikatan mentioned about this problem as well on a blog post.

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Nendoroid Petite x Mini 4WD Racing Miku 2012 version drives Astute Special is Available for Pre-Order

Nendoroid Petite x Mini 4WD Racing Miku 2012 ver. drives Astute Special

Nendoroid Petite x Mini 4WD Racing Miku 2012 ver. drives Astute Special

Nendoroid Petite x Mini 4WD Racing Miku 2012 version drives Astute Special was available for pre-order about the same time as Nendoroid Sakura Miku.

A dream collaboration between Nendoroid Petite and Mini 4WD!
Tamiya’s Mini 4WD model car series has just celebrated its 30th anniversary and is now working in collaboration with the Nendoroid Petite series to create a joint product that will be produced by Dengeki Hobby Magazine! The first in the series is the Hatsune Miku GT Project’s mascot character, Racing Miku!

Using specially developed parts, the Nendoroid Petite figures can easily jump into the Mini 4WD models and drive around! Each car is specially designed to suit the image and colors of the character that the car is designed for, and the figure mount is actually a cleverly designed battery holder! A set of stickers is also included with the Mini 4WD to customize it your way!

The product page also mentioned some of the Mini 4WD specs:

  • Connectable model assembly kit (no glue required).
  • 150mm long / 97mm wide / 44mm high.
  • Motor included.
  • 2 AA batteries required (not included).

Nendoroid Petite x Mini 4WD Racing Miku 2012 version drives Astute Special will be released on January 2013, priced at 2100 Yen.

via GSC

Nendoroid Sakura Miku is Previewed by Mikatan and Available for Pre-Order

Nendoroid Sakura Miku

Nendoroid Sakura Miku

GSC announced the availability of its upcoming Nendoroid Sakura Miku in the same day of Hatsune Miku‘s 5th anniversary on August 31st. XD

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Mikatan Previews Nendoroid Petite x Mini 4WD Racing Miku 2012 version Drives Astute Special and Announces Nendoroid Sakura Miku Pre-Order Info

Nendoroid Petite x Mini 4WD Racing Miku 2012 ver. drives Astute Special

Nendoroid Petite x Mini 4WD Racing Miku 2012 ver. drives Astute Special

Do you remember about GSC’s collaboration with Tamiya a few months ago? Well, today Mikatan posted a preview of one Nendoroid Petite (out of three) involved in the collaboration project.

Nendoroid Petite x Mini 4WD Racing Miku 2012 version drives Astute Special – wow, that’s a pretty long product name XD – will bring along a Mini 4WD (Astute Open Top) from Tamiya. A sticker sheet will also be included, so you can choose any stickers you like to be applied on the mini 4WD.

Riding the Mini 4WD

Riding the Mini 4WD

This Nendoroid Petite set will be on sale starting tomorrow in several stores in Japan.

Meanwhile …

Nendoroid Sakura Miku

Nendoroid Sakura Miku

Mikatan has also shed a few details regarding Nendoroid Sakura Miku. Here are a list of the optional parts and accessories to be carried with this adorable Nendoroid:

  • Expression x3
  • Sakura headset
  • Normal headset
  • Sakura ornaments for the headset
  • Cherries decoration for the headset / hair
  • Bent arms x2
  • Bent feet x2
  • Hand holding Sakura
  • Cushion x3 (?)
  • Sakura mochi
  • Sakura-shaped base

Mikatan mentioned that the pre-order of this Nendoroid will start tomorrow at 12AM, available on the Japanese GSC Online Shop and GSC x Tetsujin Cafe. Sadly no mention of overseas pre-order, but I guess it should be announced shortly, considering that there are many requests for this Nendoroid coming from outside Japan. XD

Well, what do you think, Nendonesian? ^^

Note: Tomorrow is Hatsune Miku‘s birthday anniversary.

via Mikatan’s blog (Japanese, English)

Here’s How to (Pre) Order Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata version

Puchasing info

Puchasing info

I guess some of you should have known about it, but in case you don’t know yet: GSC has just updated the official page of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata version with more tidbits regarding her order information.

So … how can we pre-order that cute Nendoroid? Here it is:

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Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata ver. and Nendoroid Hakase are Announced

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata ver.

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata ver.

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata version made a surprise appearance during last month’s Summer WonFes and now she is officially announced on GSC website.

Nendoroid Miku is back again, wearing a traditional Japanese yukata!
From the ‘Character Vocal Series 01: Hatsune Miku’ comes a Nendoroid of Hatsune Miku wearing a yukata!

The same cute Miku we’ve all come to love is wearing a dark blue yukata with beautiful flower prints scattered along it, creating a very refreshing version of Miku for the hot summer months! She comes with three expressions including her standard smiling expression, a shy expression with a slight blush and an exited expression with sparkling eyes. She also comes with a fan and a pouch that suit her yukata perfectly!

This Nendoroid will be available at the 39’s CARAVAN Hakkeijima Event Hall, and will be available for order online at the GSC Online Shop!
http://www.mikuevent.com/pc/

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Yukata version is priced at 3000 Yen and scheduled for September 18th, specifically during 39’s CARAVAN Hakkeijima event. She will also be available for pre-order through Good Smile Online Shop without any specific release date announced yet. XD

Oh, and this adorable Nendoroid also briefly mentioned on Mikatan’s latest blog post.

Nendoroid Hakase

Nendoroid Hakase

Meanwhile, the equally adorable Nendoroid Hakase from Nichijou is also announced and available for pre-order.

The not-so-everyday life of the Nichijou girls!
From the popular anime shown on NHK Educational TV, ‘Nichijou’ comes a Nendoroid of the self-proclaimed 8-year-old genius – Shinonome Laboratory’s Hakase!

She comes with a huge number of optional parts including a table, a Japanese teacup, a mug, a swiss-roll, Sakamoto-san the cat and even a Sakamoto Pharmacy cardboard box! She even comes with a separate fringe part with cat ears and a tail to recreate the famous scene from the show!

A rock-paper-scissors arm and sitting parts are also included for even more ways to have fun – there are even parts designed to let you pose her together with the previously released Nano Shinonome to completely recreate your favorite scenes between the Shinonome Laboratory duo!

This extremely cute Nendoroid is scheduled for December 2012 release and priced at 3500 Yen.

via GSC (link #1, link #2)

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Family Mart version is Previewed by Mikatan

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Family Mart version

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Family Mart version

We have already seen Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Family Mart version appeared on GSC’s website previously, but there was no preview by Mikatan …. until yesterday.

Yes, Mikatan finally previewed the Nendoroid that is going to be used as Prize-B in Family Mart‘s Happy Lots campaign, which starts on August 21st. ^^

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