Nendoroid 129: Hatsune Miku – Absolute HMO Edition

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition

Before we get into the review, let’s see a little background info concerning where the term “HMO” came from. Firstly, HMO was initially used by a composer nicknamed “HMO tokanonakanohito“. He is a composer of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), a leading Japanese electropop band. He released a music CD titled “Hatsune Miku Orchestra” with an illustration of Hatsune Miku (drawn by manga artist Kuu) at the jacket. Here’s how it looks like:

Hatsune Miku Orchestra CD

This version of Hatsune Miku design is gaining popularity in Miku fandom, so it is only natural for her to get a Nendoroid rendetion by GSC, officially titled: Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Absolute HMO Edition. ^^

Now that you know (at least a little) about HMO, let’s dive directly into the review, shall we? ^^

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Nendoroid Racing Miku Spotted with F1 Sauber’s Kobayashi Kamui

Apr18 by animaster

Kobayashi Kamui with Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version

Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version is spotted to be having travelled together with Kobayashi Kamui, a popular Japanese Formula-1 racer. Yes, you can see the picture of them above, taken at Team Sauber‘s garage. Apparently, the cute Nendoroid caught a lot of attention there, as one of Team Sauber’s staff took a pic with her as well (photo after the break).

Well, I guess Good Smile Racing (GSR) is one of Kamui’s sponsor (or possibly the whole Team Sauber’s sponsor as well?), so it is only natural for him to have gotten hold of the GSR mascot for 2011. Takanori Aki (GSC president) was spotted to be visitting Kamui there as well.

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Miku Support Saga: Good Ending

Apr14 by animaster

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version

The saga of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version is finally over in good ending, as GSC has finally included both Indonesia and HongKong into their Shippable Country list (which is previously unavailable for some reason) and resolved the credit card transaction problems, so they can now start accepting order again.

Here is what they said:

<< Can accept orders now! >> Goodsmile.ecq.sc can now accept new orders, recovered from Credit Card transaction problems. Thank you for your cooperation.

I have secured my pre-order for the cute cheerleader. What about you, Nendonesian? ^^

Via GOODSMILE Online Shop

Miku Support Saga: Indonesia is Available; Credit Card Transaction Error

Apr12 by animaster

Indonesia is available in the shippable country list

Rejoice, Nendonesian! Indonesia is finally available in the Shippable Country list at Good Smile Online Shop (my eyes is full of tears now). Thanks for all of your support, Nendonesian! ( ╥ ﹏╥)

So … does that mean that we can start to order Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version to be shipped to Indonesia!? Well … sadly, no, not yet, because it seems that GSC is currently having some credit card transaction problems that made them to suspend incoming orders temporarily.

At least they have decided to include Indonesia in the list, so we can make our order later, as soon as the credit card issue is resolved. ^^

What do you think, Nendonesian?

Via Good Smile Online Shop

Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version Previewed by Mikatan

Apr12 by animaster

Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version

After getting all the hype and buzz last week, Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version finally arrived at Mikatan’s office to get the preview photo session treatment. Apparently, the Racing Miku will bring along some interesting optional parts, such as closed and opened parasols, a NendoroCar (that’s what Mikatan called it ^^), a second “embarrassed” expression (kinda tsundere-like, reminds me of Kirino’s), as well as some optional body parts.

Anyway, kindly visit Mikatan’s blog for further details and more pics of the adorable Racing Miku. ^^

Via Mikatan’s blog

GSC’s Respond For Exclusion of Indonesia in Their Online Shop

Apr8 by animaster

Nendonesia Hatsune Miku: Support version

Note: Since Indonesia is not in the list, here you go: Nendonesia Hatsune Miku Support version (courtesy of rendoroid) ^^

Feeling curious about the exclusion of Indonesia in the Shippable Country list at GSC online shop, we decided to ask them about it. Here is their email reply – it was left untouched/unmodified:

Dear Nendonesia Admin

The situation of the customs clearance of Indonesia is being examined now.
It is undecided though there is a possibility of delivering it as soon as the situation is understood now.

thanks.

Well, at least they did not rule out the possibility of setting up a shipping channel to Indonesia. What do you think, Nendonesian? ^^

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version Open for International Pre-Order – Not to Indonesia Though

Apr8 by animaster

Banner of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version

As promised, GSC has made the reservation for Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version available for international customer starting today. Surprisingly (for me, at least), Indonesia is not available in GSC’s list of Shippable Countries. ( ╥ ﹏╥)

Here is a little description from GSC’s product page:

Products will be made-to-order.
Delivery will be in late July 2011.
Credit card will be the only payment method available for overseas orders.
Your credit card will be charged on order, and not at the time of delivery.
Shipping to any available countries will be charged at 2000 JPY.
Additional taxes and fees may apply when the product reaches your country. These fees are not related to us in any way.
Payment will be in Japanese Yen.
Please email shop.overseas@goodsmile.jp if you have any queries. English or Japanese queries only please.

Kindly visit the official product page for more details about reservation process, Nendonesian. ^^

Via GSC Online Shop

Nendoroid Racing Miku: 2011 version Available for Pre-Order!

Apr6 by animaster

Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 version

Note: Updated with a slighly larger image. ^^

Well, apparently, Nendoroid Racing Miku 2011 version is available for pre-order starting NOW, April 6, up to May 9, 2011, 15:00 on NicoNico Chokuhan.

ヽ(*ﾟдﾟ)ノ W-w-what!?

She would bring along the usual Racing Queen accessories, such as a parasol and also a racing car. Four packages are available for you to choose: 7000 Yen set, 10000 Yen set, 30000 Yen set, and 50000 Yen set. Each of those sets will include several bonus, such as a cap and jacket – with the more expensive one contain more items (obviously).

Anyway, promo pic could be seen after the break.

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Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Racing Queen 2011 version Spotted!

Apr6 by animaster

Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: RQ 2011 version

WHOAA … what do we have here!? A rear view of yet-to-be-announced Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Racing Queen 2011 version!? Apparently, that would be the case, because that pic was tweeted by both Mikatan and GSC president, Takanori Aki. No pricing nor availability info has been posted yet, but at least they have started calling up for private sponsors, beginning tomorrow, April 6, 15:00, until May 9, 18:00 at NicoNico Chokuhan.

Anyway, her original design could be seen after the break. ^^

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Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version Available for Pre-Order (Japan only)

Mar25 by animaster

Banner of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version

For you who lives in Japan, you can submit your pre-order for Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Support version starting today. Yes, the official GSC online shop has already made the pre-order for this charity product available until April 7, 23:59, as you can see in the banner pic above. The scheduled release date for this pre-order is June 2011.

Well then, kindly visit the shop for more info about how to pre-order this cute Miku and spread her supporting message! ^^

Via GSC online shop