What is Nendoroid Petit?

Nendoroid Petit vs Normal

Nendoroid Petit vs Normal

In a glance, Nendoroid Petit, also known as “Nendoroid Puchi” is merely a smaller version of Nendoroid. Is that all? Well, we’re going to have a in-depth deeper view about Petits, including their characteristics and differences with normal Nendoroids.

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Nendoroid Sculptors

Nendoroid Suzumiya Haruhi - work in progress

Nendoroid Suzumiya Haruhi - work in progress

Today, we’ll view Nendoroid from another perspective. Yep, we’re going to discuss about the folks behind Nendoroid: the sculptors. Unlike most model kits (Gundam, Macross, etc.) which are already fully manufactured by machine, Nendoroids still have “human touches” despite being mass-produced in the factory. OK, let’s dig further on some famous Nendoroid sculptors.

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Another Nendoroid Hatsune Miku? (Updated)

Miku HMO-Pawlab version

Miku HMO-Pawlab version

Well, this one has not been confirmed officially – we have a couple of unconfirmed stuff recently ^^. If 2chan netizen is to be believed, then GSC will release a new version of Nendoroid Hatsune Miku courtesy of HMO and Studio Pawlab. I bet this new Miku will be released as limited product – and possibly a bundled one. Let’s wait for further details from GSC. ^^

Update: Cute face plate photo after the break.

Update 2: Miku with megane (glasses) spotted. Photo after the break.

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Nendoroid Petit Vocaloid Racing Miku Set 2010

Rin, Miku, and Luka

Rin, Miku, and Luka

Good Smile Corporation will release a new Nendoroid Petit set with the Vocaloid 2 girls in racing-mechanic suits. Dubbed “Nendoroid Petit Vocaloid Racing Miku Set 2010 version“, this set will include some additional parts: a car, a “brake-gear” sign, a tire, and a gas-refill pistol (kinda). Let’s see how much this set of cute Vocaloids will be priced and when GSC will start taking pre-order. ^^

Update: It seems that GSC will release 2 version of this Nendo Petit set: 3500 Yen and 4500 Yen, with the latter includes a Good Smile Racing stickers.

Update 2: The reservation will start at 18:00 on 2010/07/13 (today!) at Niconico Chokuhan (Japanese only)

Lucca the Psychic Tako-Luka Predicts World Cup 2010 Winner!?

Luka and Lucca

Luka and Lucca

Paul the octopus is not the only “octopus” who is able to make prediction on World Cup 2010 match results. Lucca, the self-proclaimed psychic Tako, also made a prediction on World Cup 2010 winner. Which team would win the final match?

UPDATE: Spain has won the World Cup 2010. Congratulations! (… and Paul got the better of Lucca this time ^^)

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Nendoroid 93: Megurine Luka

Nendoroid 98: Megurine Luka packaging

Nendoroid 98: Megurine Luka packaging

Well, what do we have here? Just in time for Kaito-kun reissue celebration, here is a review of Nendoroid 93: Megurine Luka. Being one of Vocaloid 2 characters, Luka-chan is just as cute as Miku, Rin, and Len, isn’t she? OK, let’s see what she brings along with her inside the box.

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Geeky Miku?

Miku was reading some Indonesian IT magz

Miku was reading some Indonesian IT magz

Found some old magazines from the storage when doing some clean-up. Should I sell them to badgers (Indonesian: tukang rombeng) or give them to … Miku? Hey … are you interested in IT photography too? Well I could give you a chance or two to try using the camera later … ^^

Pringles Party

Voca-Puchis are eyeing the Pringles

Voca-Puchis are eyeing the Pringles

Yesterday I spent my day watching some episodes of K-ON!! and Working. I also grabbed a snack – Pringles – for more enjoyable anime-watching time. Some Puchis were already waiting for the moment I opened the Pringles can and pour the content into a plate. Well, I guess everyone loves snacks … ^^;

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