The Figure news thread (part 14)

[Gatts]

Here I go, Turn the page (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Number=1235488).

<font color="red">Pictures of your collection, tips on how to make and paint models, pictures of works in progress and other model making tips and tricks should go over to The figure image and discussion thread (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Number=1245065).</font>

This figure thread is for discussion of releases and updates on where to purchase figures and models.

Here is a list of some retailers for figures and models:
Hobby Link Japan (http://www.hlj.com/)
Hobby Search (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/index.html)
Hobby World (http://hobbyworld.aoshima-bk.co.jp/eindex.asp)
Toy Wave (http://www.toy-wave.com/)
Amenbo (http://www.amenbo.co.jp/cgi-bin/index/index-e.cgi)
Chara-Mani (http://www.chara-mani.com/)
Kicks Hobby (http://www.kicks-hobby.com/)
XL Shop (http://www.xl-shop.com/)
Plajapan (http://plajapan.com/)
Twin Moons Anime (http://www.tmpanime.com/)
Toylet (http://www.toylet.net/)

and some non specialized shops that carry figures:
Anime House Shop (http://www.animehouseshop.com/)
Anime Ten (http://www.animeten.com)
Entertainment Earth (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/)
eStarland (http://www.estarland.com/)
Boise River Collectibles (http://www.brcat.com/)
JRS Toyworld (http://www.jrstoyworld.com/)

Animaxis (http://www.animaxis.com/)
CD Japan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/anime/collectibles/index.html) and their Preorder page (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/anime/collectibles/pre.html)
AnimeNation (http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?animenation+axuPPA+index.html)
Akadot Retail (http://akadotretail.com/shop/index.php?client=animeondvd)

Big Bad Toy Store (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/)
Japan Max (http://www.japmax.com/)
Circle Red (http://www.circlered.com/)
Treasure Island (http://www.tisinc99.com/)
Robert's Anime Corner Store (http://www.animecornerstore.com/)
Wizzywig Collectibles (http://www.wizzywig.com)
Yes Asia (http://us.yesasia.com/assocred.asp?WPMZEKZW+http://us.yesasia.com/)

Graphic Novel Cafe (http://www.graphicnovelcafe.co.nz/) (New Zealand)
Archonia (http://www.archonia.com/) (EU)
Tokyo Toyz (http://www.tokyotoys.com/) (UK)

If you don't see your favorite shop, PM me and I'll add it to the list.

[Gatts]

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hazuki came in today... 90+ days after it "shipped" from japan via sal. seems more like they used sea mail... never ever had to wait this long before for sal shipments from jpqueen or hlj or other shops i buy from in jp or hk.

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Glad to hear that you received the figure in good condition.

[littleharlock]

• Medicos updated their site, featuring (uncolored) prototype pictures of some upcoming figures/sets. As can be seen on the bottom on this site (http://www.medicos-e.net/kin4/news.html) they´re also planning to do a set for Sayonara Ginga Tetsudô 999 ~ Andromeda Shûchakueki. Given their decent job on the previous set (http://www.medicos-e.net/999/index.html) for Ginga Tetsudô 999 it´s one that I´m definitely looking forward /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif
(Btw. despite the Sayonara set, there are still no news on wether Medicos has dropped their plans, announced on a previous WF, to release a set for Uchû Kaizoku Captain Herlock though).

• Also Takeshi Okazaki updated his Official site (http://www.t3.rim.or.jp/~happy/) featuring a picutre of the 1/6 Scale (unassambled) Rei Ayanami Resin Kit that HAPOI-DOKORO is going to release for the upcoming Wonder Festival. More pictures of the figure can be found at the "figure gallery" section of his site here (http://www.t3.rim.or.jp/~happy/rei.htm?138,50)

so far
yours
littleharlock

[littleharlock]

From the previous thread:

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yatsuhashi said:
I love this series, and was wondering if anyone heard anything about upcoming figures from it. Thanks.

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Don´t know wether these are the figures you´re talking about, but Hobby Channel has pictures of a Samurai 7 figure set scheduled by Organic up here (http://www.hobby-channel.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=654&amp;Item id=92).

so far
yours
littleharlock

[yatsuhashi]

/images/graemlins/knowital.gif WOW. Must have...must have...must have.

Any idea when these might go up for preorder?

[littleharlock]

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yatsuhashi said:
/images/graemlins/knowital.gif WOW. Must have...must have...must have.

Any idea when these might go up for preorder?

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They´re scheduled for a March 2006 release (no specific date stated as far as I´ve seen that).

so far
yours
littleharlock

[yatsuhashi]

Since I missed out on this gorgeous piece[Saber swinging her sword) I was searching around and found one on ebay. Curiously it said that this figure would be reissued in July. Does anyone know if that's true?

thanks

[DiGiKerot]

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yatsuhashi said:
Since I missed out on this gorgeous piece[Saber swinging her sword) I was searching around and found one on ebay. Curiously it said that this figure would be reissued in July. Does anyone know if that's true?

thanks

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Can't say I've heard anything (which is to say it may well be), but it has already been through two pressings having been released for a second time in Sept 05, which would make me think its unlikely.

[Trey-Trey]

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yatsuhashi said:
Since I missed out on this gorgeous piece[Saber swinging her sword) I was searching around and found one on ebay. Curiously it said that this figure would be reissued in July. Does anyone know if that's true?

thanks

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Don't worry. You haven't missed out on it...

YesAsia (http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-c/section-toys/pid-1004069972/)

Everyone always seems to forget about YesAsia. They beat CDJapans prices hands-down.

[Gatts]

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Trey-Trey said:
Everyone always seems to forget about YesAsia.

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Yesasia does not always update their stock properly. They will list items on their page that are no longer for sale.

[bakafoo]

30 days re-stocking is definitely a NOT good sign for your order purposes. They will most likely not go through for you.

[Trey-Trey]

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Gatts said:
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Trey-Trey said:
Everyone always seems to forget about YesAsia.

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Yesasia does not always update their stock properly. They will list items on their page that are no longer for sale.

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Ewwwww...
Well all I've ever bought from there have been Korean CD's, so I can't speak with too much authority. But one time I did luck out and score a 1st pressing of the Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections months after it went out of print (before changing over to the Square-Enix label)

[Trey-Trey]

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BakaBoobie said:
30 days re-stocking is definitely a good sign for your order purposes. They will most likely not go through for you.

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I see your point. I'm going to throw caution to the wind and order one. But I guess I better watch the show first just to decide if I like it or not. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif I'll check it out later tonight. I think the character designs hooked me. It's like Burst Angel. Sometimes that show is painful, but those figures *points to avatar* are just too damn cool.

[Rhodes]

show is piss poor slow as hell... much slower imo than tsukihime and i'd rate To Heart to be more engaging. Doesnt help that Shiro is a twit. Not good when the male lead sucks.

saber and rin is pretty cool, even the little girl. too bad the game cant be localized. i have the figure and it looks awsome... if you like the character by all means order it... worse case is that YA cancels it on ya cause they cant find one to fill your order.

First wave of Wonderfest reports are here (http://angelsrep.plala.jp/~fumiyuki/figure02/200602/20060219wf.html). Time to start saving up again.

[DiGiKerot]

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saeba_ryo said:
First wave of Wonderfest reports are here (http://angelsrep.plala.jp/~fumiyuki/figure02/200602/20060219wf.html). Time to start saving up again.

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Unsuprisingly the show exclusive ZHiME and Fate stuff are going for way more than I'd want to pay (Fate in particular - I'm not paying that much for a couple of TF repaints).

Still, that Arika Yumemiya from Kotobukiya looks great, and Good Smile (are those posable Rin, Archer and Lancer figures?) and Alter have some nice Type Moon stuff (I particularly like the fact that the Type Moon collection figures have Rin in school uniform rather than the usual red jumper).

I'm going to need to find some more room...

[Shsway]

Ooh, I like the GunxSword figs in the second link...the sixth picture in the second-to-last link (girl in the yellow suit w/ big gun), impressed me a bit. Anyone know what series that character is from?

[Gatts]

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Shsway said:
the sixth picture in the second-to-last link (girl in the yellow suit w/ big gun), impressed me a bit. Anyone know what series that character is from?

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Seras Victoria from Hellsing

[Pelianth]

****WARNING: Please remember that most linked pages will have items of varying NSFW levels, some may even be blocked outright***

Yay! Color prototypes of the Alter Last Exile figs! (1) (http://www.vitaminless.sakura.ne.jp/wf2006w/photo_01/wf06w_011.jpg) (2) (http://www.vitaminless.sakura.ne.jp/wf2006w/photo_01/wf06w_012.jpg) (Though neither picture shows more than the tip of the vanship.) Also at the top of the same page (http://www.vitaminless.sakura.ne.jp/2006/dlog200602b.html#d20060219) are (unpainted) prototypes of what looks to be Alter's third trading fig series, comprised of various Type-Moon characters. Close ups of most of the figs in both sets can be found a little ways down on this page (http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/vampirdzhija/#060219).

Also showing up are pictures of the 3rd Range Murata PSE figure set. This time, with 100% more pingu! (1) (http://blog5.fc2.com/v/vpblog/file/20060219211742.jpg) (2) (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/210.jpg) (3) (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/208.jpg) (4) (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/209.jpg) Of interest, may also be the the poster in the background of this shot (http://angelsrep.plala.jp/~fumiyuki/figure02/200602/20060219_0513.jpg), which advertises a figure set based off of the robot anthologie series.

This page (http://www.rurigoten.com/figure/event/wf2006w/) is showing off some pics of a damn fine Trigun fig (scroll waaaaaaaay down) which if I'm interpreting right is coming out as a PVC from Tora no Ana? The page also figures most of the new Rozen Maiden garage kits that came out at this Wonderfest, including a pair of rather nice custom Shinku and Sugintou Pinkys (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/029.jpg).

Moving more firmly into the unofficial, also of interest to Rozen Maiden fans would be a set of paper figures (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/015.jpg). (IIRC, there's actually a site where you can DL these off the web. Not sure though.)

Mai-Hime/Otome fans probably want to check out the first set of figures on this page (http://www.earlbox.sakura.ne.jp/#20060219).

HAGU-CHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/180.jpg) (Yay for Honey &amp; Clover!)

Another rare non-loli shoujo manga appearance was a cute figure of Tohru (http://f.hatena.ne.jp/RBR_edge/20060219125546) from Fruits Basket, with attendant Kyo-cat and Yuki-rat.

Also a nice Rakka (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/151.jpg) from Haibane Renmei.

And it's time for the custom Pinky check! Aside from the Rozen Maiden pair listed above, many custom Pinky and Pinky knock-offs showed up this Winter. I'm not sure which these (http://office-saiun.to/nya-ko/wf3/wf_2006_w_90.jpg) are supposed to be[/b], but hey, it's got a Kino's Journey fig!
The custom Emma Pinky (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/202.jpg) made a return appearance. And many custom Pinkys can be seen on the pages here (http://mimibukuro.ddo.jp/contents/WF2006-winter-01.html)*, including onces from GitS: SAC, Hellsing, and Trigun! *(warning: takes a hideous amount of time to load the pics.)

[Lego]

I wish they would come out with a mass release Haruka figure /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[Gatts]

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Pelianth said:
This page (http://www.rurigoten.com/figure/event/wf2006w/) is showing off some pics of a damn fine Trigun fig (scroll waaaaaaaay down) which if I'm interpreting right is coming out as a PVC from Tora no Ana?

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Yup, Tora no Ana. Although the figures at the top are all interesting. I've always liked the Touhou series of games. I might look for the Remila Scarlet (http://www.rurigoten.com/figure/event/wf2006w/image/gouhon1.jpg) and Suika Ibuki (http://www.rurigoten.com/figure/event/wf2006w/image/io1.jpg) figures although I'm a bit upset that they only have figures for the girls from Immaterial and Missing Power. What about Flandre? /images/graemlins/sad.gif

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Pelianth said:
I'm not sure which these (http://office-saiun.to/nya-ko/wf3/wf_2006_w_90.jpg) are supposed to be[/b], but hey, it's got a Kino's Journey fig!

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Those are all Dengeki Bunko character figures (Dokuro, Iriya, etc) so I'm pretty sure those will be official releases soon.

[DiGiKerot]

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Gatts said:
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Pelianth said:
I'm not sure which these (http://office-saiun.to/nya-ko/wf3/wf_2006_w_90.jpg) are supposed to be[/b], but hey, it's got a Kino's Journey fig!

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Those are all Dengeki Bunko character figures (Dokuro, Iriya, etc) so I'm pretty sure those will be official releases soon.

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Yup (http://www.hlj.com/product/FXSX-01).

[Pelianth]

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DiGiKerot said:
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Gatts said:
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Pelianth said:
I'm not sure which these (http://office-saiun.to/nya-ko/wf3/wf_2006_w_90.jpg) are supposed to be[/b], but hey, it's got a Kino's Journey fig!

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Those are all Dengeki Bunko character figures (Dokuro, Iriya, etc) so I'm pretty sure those will be official releases soon.

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Yup (http://www.hlj.com/product/FXSX-01).

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Ah. So not real Pinkys then.

[Gatts]

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Pelianth said:
Ah. So not real Pinkys then.

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Nope, I don't think they were ever planned as pinkys or even fake pinkys. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[littleharlock]

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Pelianth said:
Yay! Color prototypes of the Alter Last Exile figs! (1) (http://www.vitaminless.sakura.ne.jp/wf2006w/photo_01/wf06w_011.jpg) (2) (http://www.vitaminless.sakura.ne.jp/wf2006w/photo_01/wf06w_012.jpg) (Though neither picture shows more than the tip of the vanship.) Also at the top of the same page (http://www.vitaminless.sakura.ne.jp/2006/dlog200602b.html#d20060219) are (unpainted) prototypes of what looks to be Alter's third trading fig series, comprised of various Type-Moon characters. Close ups of most of the figs in both sets can be found a little ways down on this page (http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/vampirdzhija/#060219).


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Yep they´re from the TYPE-MOON Collection Alter announced at the previous Wonder Festival (though exhibited as uncolor prototypes along with the Last Exile figures).

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Pelianth said:
Also showing up are pictures of the 3rd Range Murata PSE figure set. This time, with 100% more pingu! (1) (http://blog5.fc2.com/v/vpblog/file/20060219211742.jpg) (2) (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/210.jpg) (3) (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/208.jpg) (4) (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/209.jpg) Of interest, may also be the the poster in the background of this shot (http://angelsrep.plala.jp/~fumiyuki/figure02/200602/20060219_0513.jpg), which advertises a figure set based off of the robot anthologie series.


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Yeah the robot figures had been announced in robot4 IIRC. I´ve wrote the figure details (of which series the figures are based on) here (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&amp;Board=generalanimeforum&amp;Numb er=1226896&amp;Forum=,,,,,f11,,,,,&amp;Words=&amp;Searchpage=1 &amp;Limit=25&amp;Main=1193809&amp;Search=true&amp;where=bodysub&amp;N ame=202&amp;daterange=1&amp;newerval=1&amp;newertype=y&amp;olderva l=&amp;oldertype=&amp;bodyprev=#Post1226896).

so far
yours
littleharlock

[AmusedObserver]

Max Factory is gonna steal my wallet! /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[littleharlock]

Previously announced on their Official site (http://www.medicos-e.net/) Medicos Entertainment plans to release another Leiji Matsumoto themed set (like their previous Ginga Tetsudô 999 set (http://www.medicos-e.net/999/index.html)) this time focused on the 2nd movie Sayonara Ginga Tetsudô 999 ~ Andromeda Shûchakueki. While sadly no prototype figures of this set have been exhibited at the recent Wonder Festival 2006 Winter, Matsumoto fans that attended the event report that illustrations featuring the designs of the figures included in the set have been shown. The set is scheduled to contain the following figures:

Sayonara Ginga Tetsudô 999 ~ Andromeda Shûchakueki Trading Figure Set
Manufacturer: Medicos Entertainment
Release Date: To be announced
Line-Up:
- Maetel
- Captain Herlock (and rear side of the Arcadia)
- Emeraldas &amp; Maetel
- Tetsurô Hoshino (that´s the only figure for which prototype pictures exist as can be seen on the bottom of this page (http://www.medicos-e.net/kin4/news.html))
- Tetsurô Hoshino &amp; Black Knight Faust

so far
yours
littleharlock

[DiGiKerot]

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Gatts said:
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Pelianth said:
Ah. So not real Pinkys then.

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Nope, I don't think they were ever planned as pinkys or even fake pinkys. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

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Yeah, there a continuation of Toranoanas Palm Character stuff, like the Disgaea and To Heart 2 figures they've previously released. The scale is completely different - see? (http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=notpinkys8zr.jpg)

[KomoriKiri]

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Pelianth said:
Also a nice Rakka (http://hk.dmz-plus.com/photo/wf2006w/151.jpg) from Haibane Renmei.


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Is that an official figure? I've seen a number of nice (to mediocre) Haibane Renmei figures, but no official ones.

Wraith
A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he's talking about

[Shingo[HD]]

New to the forums here... just thought I'd chime in with my meager offering (http://heiseidemocracy.net/2006/02/20/winter-2006-wonder-festival-in-pictures/) from last Sunday's Wonder Festival (note: contains some VERY not-work-safe images toward the bottom).

Re: that Haibane figure, it's an unofficial garage kit (released on the typical one-day limited license system that Wonder Festival employs). I wouldn't hold out much hope for a wide release.. ;_;

[Peter_JR]

Having looked through the images I like what I see but am most likly getting the two figures of the girls from Full Metal Panic in the Bome Collection showcase.

[Herron]

Oh how I love when Wonderfest comes around... except that it makes me want to buy stuff!

Though at the moment the only figure that I'm dying for is the Himekuri Girl White Repaint http://heiseidemocracy.net/images/features/wanfes06w/widerelease/021.jpg

I thought the Black Version was pretty, but I passed on it. I think it was just to dark for me... I don't know, it didn't scream for me to buy. BUT I'm in love with the repaint. I'm wondering when it'll be listed for preorders though.. looks like it's gonna be released in April. Anyone know or have a guess on a preorder time?

[Doyen]

I love the Kanako Ohno cosplay figures, I hope this (http://heiseidemocracy.net/images/features/wanfes06w/anime/095.jpg) figure gets mass produced. I love it, I want it.

I found some figures from GSC that weren't in most of the WF reports.
School Rumble Eri (http://www.senakablog.com/archives/img/2006-02-20-314a.html)
Onegai Teacher Mizuho (http://www.senakablog.com/archives/img/2006-02-20-320.html)
Rozen Maiden (http://www.senakablog.com/archives/img/2006-02-20-319.html)
Unfortunately it looks like pics of these figures were not allowed. At least we have confirmation of there release. Really happy that about the Eri figure.

[WeirdlyGruesome]

FWIW, some links for some more coverage/pics of Wonder Fest:

Danny Choo HP (http://www.dannychoo.com/index/eng/)

Day One (http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/413/Wonder+Festival+2006+Winter/)

Day Two (http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/414/Wonder+Festival+2006+Winter+part+2/)

The guy behind Akihabara News (http://akihabaranews.com/index.php) went with Danny Choo and here's his report/pics. (http://akihabaranews.com/news-11208-WonderFestival+2006%2C+we+were+there%21.html)

Either one of those might have some pics that are NSFW and not 56k friendly.

[PsychoRabbitt]

I don't think this one's been mentioned yet, but praise 4chan for having ads featuring this incredible Nanoha figure (http://www.hlj.com/product/ALT20116)!

Now all we need is one of Fate... and maybe Hayate...

[Rhodes]

saeba_ryo did in the previous thread, he had a link to it.

[bakafoo]

It's been listed for a while now.

[Gatts]

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saeba_ryo said:
Rozen Maiden (http://www.senakablog.com/archives/img/2006-02-20-319.html)

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The kanji is Shinkuu's name.

[greydt]

There's a listing for a 1/8 Sei PVC from Alpha on HLJ, but I have been unable to find pics of this anywhere. Does anyone know anything about this release? It's suppose to come out at the same time as the Alter Sei (in May), but is more expensive.

In addition, I was wondering if anyone knows a good resource for news about the Volks X-Brand pre-painted statues. I'm currently in the middle of collecting the ones I can find on Yahoo Auction Japan, and I *think* there are 2 new ones coming out in March and one more in April, based on trying to comprehend the on-line translations of what I think are pre-order auctions. However, the Volks site has some crazy navigation, and I can't find out where the upcoming releases might be.

Thanks for any help that could be provided!

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greydt said:
There's a listing for a 1/8 Sei PVC from Alpha on HLJ, but I have been unable to find pics of this anywhere. Does anyone know anything about this release? It's suppose to come out at the same time as the Alter Sei (in May), but is more expensive.

In addition, I was wondering if anyone knows a good resource for news about the Volks X-Brand pre-painted statues. I'm currently in the middle of collecting the ones I can find on Yahoo Auction Japan, and I *think* there are 2 new ones coming out in March and one more in April, based on trying to comprehend the on-line translations of what I think are pre-order auctions. However, the Volks site has some crazy navigation, and I can't find out where the upcoming releases might be.

Thanks for any help that could be provided!

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I think that this (http://www.hobbystock.jp/i.php?_=index_item.html&amp;ITEM_ID=HBY-GCF-00000183) might be the Sei figure in question.

[Trey-Trey]

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saeba_ryo said:
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greydt said:
There's a listing for a 1/8 Sei PVC from Alpha on HLJ, but I have been unable to find pics of this anywhere. Does anyone know anything about this release? It's suppose to come out at the same time as the Alter Sei (in May), but is more expensive.

In addition, I was wondering if anyone knows a good resource for news about the Volks X-Brand pre-painted statues. I'm currently in the middle of collecting the ones I can find on Yahoo Auction Japan, and I *think* there are 2 new ones coming out in March and one more in April, based on trying to comprehend the on-line translations of what I think are pre-order auctions. However, the Volks site has some crazy navigation, and I can't find out where the upcoming releases might be.

Thanks for any help that could be provided!

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I think that this (http://www.hobbystock.jp/i.php?_=index_item.html&amp;ITEM_ID=HBY-GCF-00000183) might be the Sei figure in question.

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There's also this one (http://www.tmpanime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;products_id=1583) . I have the link in my sig as well. I think this may be the one your talking about.

[Rhodes]

Thats the Alter one... the one down on all 4s is the other figure he was asking about. I prefer the Alter one myself. Have it on preorder at HLJ...

[kymaera]

Not too much new, but good news for those who held out for the cheaper
domestic releases. This month's previews had a lot in it, including:

Bome Kos-Mos (http://toychest.diamondcomics.com/toys/02_06/27_bome_vol8.htm)
Bome Kiddy Grade (http://toychest.diamondcomics.com/toys/02_06/28_bome_vol9.htm)
Final Fantasy X figures (http://toychest.diamondcomics.com/toys/02_06/29_ffx_actionfig.htm)
Rei &amp; Asuka (http://toychest.diamondcomics.com/toys/02_06/30_neongenesis.htm)
Excel Sage Ropponmatsu (http://www.yamatotoysusa.com/YUS%20Web/Pages/Product%20Pages/Excel_Saga/PS/Nishiki_Ropponmatsu2/Product_Page.htm)
Genshiken Saki (http://www.yamatotoysusa.com/YUS%20Web/Pages/Product%20Pages/Genshiken/PS/SakiKasukabe/Product_Page.htm)
Inabaya Bunny Girl (http://www.yamatotoysusa.com/YUS%20Web/Pages/Product%20Pages/Inabaya/PS/RIDIA1/Product_Page.htm)

Only a partial listing as I don't have the catalog in front of me.

[Trey-Trey]

[ QUOTE ]
Rhodes said:
Thats the Alter one... the one down on all 4s is the other figure he was asking about. I prefer the Alter one myself. Have it on preorder at HLJ...

[/ QUOTE ]

Arg. I'm getting this Alter/Alpha crap confused. Sorry. Yeah, I'll probably be getting the Alter one was well. Even though I wasn't a big fan of Burst Angel, the figures are cool.

[Rhodes]

BOME KOS-MOS figure still looks weak compared to the Alter one. Will skip that. Kiddy Grade not sure... Comic shop exclusive ewww. Also dont like the pose... very static and dull. May go for the statue at zstore instead, even thou it costs more.

Wish they would list Emi the jungle girl for Bome.

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
kymaera said:
Only a partial listing as I don't have the catalog in front of me.

[/ QUOTE ]

It's better to go to aaanime.com to get a listing of upcoming figures for US release. Previews only shows the Diamond released figues and misses other distributors figures.

[bakafoo]

I believe this Sei-version has Sei in her swimsuit.

[littleharlock]

• For fans of Key´s tomoyo after ~ It's a Wonderful Life ~ (http://61.199.33.219/info/visual/key/tomoyo/) a figure of Tomoyo (http://www.hobbystock.jp/goods_img/HBY-GCF-00000181.0.jpg) from the game is going to be released in March/April 2006 by Ohtsuka Kikaku out of their R.D. SELECTION REAL DOLL series.
Additional close-up picture of the figure here (http://www.hobbystock.jp/goods_img/HBY-GCF-00000181.1.jpg), here (http://www.hobbystock.jp/goods_img/HBY-GCF-00000181.2.jpg)
Hobby Links Japan has it up for pre-order here (http://www.hlj.com/product/OHT50000)

• Speaking of figures based on game characters, more Growlanser merchandise on the way. Movic and Vice are going to release a Growlanser Heroine Collection (http://www.vice.co.jp/cgi-bin/shop_html/ALGL-001.htm) in April 2006.

• Speaking of Vice, also worth noting this cute Chibi Neko vignette (http://www.vice.co.jp/cgi-bin/shop_html/TRHK-001.htm) from Wata no Kuni Hoshi scheduled for March 2006.

so far
yours
littleharlock

[Pelianth]

[ QUOTE ]
saeba_ryo said:
I found some figures from GSC that weren't in most of the WF reports.
School Rumble Eri (http://www.senakablog.com/archives/img/2006-02-20-314a.html)
Onegai Teacher Mizuho (http://www.senakablog.com/archives/img/2006-02-20-320.html)
Rozen Maiden (http://www.senakablog.com/archives/img/2006-02-20-319.html)
Unfortunately it looks like pics of these figures were not allowed. At least we have confirmation of there release. Really happy that about the Eri figure.

[/ QUOTE ]
Hmm...the edges of that Rozen Maiden fig look suspicously like a kit that's shown up at the past few figure events (and was actually at WF this time around). Will dig up pictures when I get home.

[VanG]

Does anyone have a list of some well known bootleg PVC figures? There are some good deals on ebay now but the price seems too cheap to be legit.

For example some HK seller is selling Kotobukiya's Pia Carrot 3 Akemi and Miharu for $10 each (originally 3400 yen), and GSC's Akemi for $20. I would love to get them at these prices but I'm afraid of bootleg... /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[Banchan]

[ QUOTE ]
VanG said:
Does anyone have a list of some well known bootleg PVC figures? There are some good deals on ebay now but the price seems too cheap to be legit.

For example some HK seller is selling Kotobukiya's Pia Carrot 3 Akemi and Miharu for $10 each (originally 3400 yen), and GSC's Akemi for $20. I would love to get them at these prices but I'm afraid of bootleg... /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I think I found the seller you're talking about and $10 is just the starting bid. He has the Pia Carrot figures on Buy It Now for $23 which is ok. There aren't many bootleg PVC figures around nowadays. It's easier to make recast resin kits since there's no painting involved. I personally think you're safe as far was it being an authentic item.

[PsychoRabbitt]

[ QUOTE ]
Rhodes said:
saeba_ryo did in the previous thread, he had a link to it.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well excuse me, I don't read the figure thread very often. /images/graemlins/relief1.gif

[Herron]

Hey all, the Himekuri girl figure I was interested in from the 2006 Wonderfest is now on early bird preorder at HLJ, incase there's anyone else wanting her.

Himekuri Girl WHITE VERSION (http://www.hlj.com/product/KYD01052)

[Scaramanga]

Has anyone heard if the Negima! Figumate set 3 Evangeline is very rare? I heard some rumblings about this the other day at the store where I buy all my figures, but I just wanted some confirmation. One box and I still don't have her, and I'm not sure I want to invest money in another box if it's unlikely I'll find it.

[AmusedObserver]

[ QUOTE ]
Scaramanga said:
Has anyone heard if the Negima! Figumate set 3 Evangeline is very rare? I heard some rumblings about this the other day at the store where I buy all my figures, but I just wanted some confirmation. One box and I still don't have her, and I'm not sure I want to invest money in another box if it's unlikely I'll find it.

[/ QUOTE ]

I just dropped by Chinatown this afternoon, and the seller I buy figs from said he opened SIX boxes, and came up with only ONE Evangeline fig (on display, and not for sale). One box contains 10 figs, so that's one out of 60 for him. :/

[WeirdlyGruesome]

Sorry to reply to my own "reply", but I thought this one was worth it . . .

I like seeing the pics from different sites, however the Danny Choo site has a 13 minute video from Wonderfest. I've never seen it from this angle so to speak. Probably better to let it download for the flash player. Good stuff.

Danny Choo Wonder Fest Vid (http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/428/Wonder+Festival++-+The+Movie/).

What is up with the first entrants holding up the "con guide" as they walk in? Zieg Zion?

[yatsuhashi]

The Samurai 7 figures are up for preorder at Animaxis

http://www.animaxis.com/en/shop/product.asp?sku=138688%2D00

[Cyporiean 2.0]

[ QUOTE ]
yatsuhashi said:
The Samurai 7 figures are up for preorder at Animaxis

http://www.animaxis.com/en/shop/product.asp?sku=138688%2D00

[/ QUOTE ]

I'll be selling them aswell. I've seen them up close already at Gonzo, and they're well worth the price.

Samurai 7 Trade Figures @ Ani-Hou (http://animehouseshop.com/index.php?cPath=30_87)

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
WeirdlyGruesome said:
Danny Choo Wonder Fest Vid (http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/428/Wonder+Festival++-+The+Movie/).

[/ QUOTE ]

I love the music. I'm going to have to look for Capsule. That's music I can work to.

[Rhodes]

early bird special at HLJ now, save 5% got my order in.

No pics at HLJ but you can find em online if you search, included some here not sure if best thou.

VF-1A - Low Vis. ver 2 (better descript would be Jungle Cameo)

LV2 pic
http://www.noda-ya.com/html/syohin/figure/02000918.htm


VF-1J - Stealth version... regular and super version.

regular stealth pic
http://www.noda-ya.com/html/syohin/figure/02000916.htm

super stealth pic
http://www.noda-ya.com/html/syohin/figure/02000948.htm

HLJ links to early birds specials...
http://www.hlj.com/earlybird.html

Cant say I am too crazy about the 2nd low vis version... jungle cameo imo sort of sucks. But since I have the 1st version might as well.

As for the stealth... its just painted black or dark grey... /shrug does having a car painted black means its stealth as well? Looks cool and picked up the super version... wanted the black packs.

[littleharlock]

Mangaoh states that the 11th Tankôbon of Yuji Shiozaki´s Ikki Tousen manga will be released as Limited Edition. This Ltd. Edition will come with a Kannu Unchou figure out of Yujin´s SR Series (a picture of the figure can be seen at the add for Tankôbon 11 ltd. ed. that Mangaoh has up at their pre-order page for it here (http://www.mangaoh.co.jp/php/data_product.php?i_prd_code=118202)). The packaging of the ltd. edition can also be used as box to store 5 Tankôbon.
Release details can be seen at the previously linked Mangaoh site.

so far
yours
littleharlock

[MrDisco]

between the super and the regular stealth is it just me or does the regular stealth look a little on the green side? maybe its just lighting.

as for the low vis..i said the original low vis looked meh and turns out it becomes sold out and commands a high price on the 2nd market. what are the chances the same thing happens with this? /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[RabidCoqui]

I came across what seem to be magazines that will include ARIA dioramas:

ARIA Monthly Undine (01) - Himeya Special (http://www.animaxis.com/en/shop/product.asp?sku=138685%2D00)
ARIA Monthly Undine (02) - ARIA Company Special (http://www.animaxis.com/en/shop/product.asp?sku=138686%2D00)
ARIA Monthly Undine (03) - Orange Planet Special (http://www.animaxis.com/en/shop/product.asp?sku=138687%2D00)

They were also listed on HLJ.

Does anyone have any more info on these? I'm curious about the magazine that comes with them... actually I'm not even sure if a magazine does indeed come with them...

[treatment]

[ QUOTE ]
Rhodes said:
early bird special at HLJ now, save 5% got my order in.

No pics at HLJ but you can find em online if you search, included some here not sure if best thou.

VF-1A - Low Vis. ver 2 (better descript would be Jungle Cameo)

LV2 pic
http://www.noda-ya.com/html/syohin/figure/02000918.htm


VF-1J - Stealth version... regular and super version.

regular stealth pic
http://www.noda-ya.com/html/syohin/figure/02000916.htm

super stealth pic
http://www.noda-ya.com/html/syohin/figure/02000948.htm

HLJ links to early birds specials...
http://www.hlj.com/earlybird.html

Cant say I am too crazy about the 2nd low vis version... jungle cameo imo sort of sucks. But since I have the 1st version might as well.

As for the stealth... its just painted black or dark grey... /shrug does having a car painted black means its stealth as well? Looks cool and picked up the super version... wanted the black packs.

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm not impressed with either of 'em. They've been discussing how pretty meh these new Yammies are in the MacrossWorld-forums when somebody attending Wonderfest showed the pics. It's an easy repaint from Yamato, anyway, so hopefully they sell a bunch of it so they can fund further developments of the Zero-line and the much-delayed YF-19FP.

[Rhodes]

Thanks!

Just added it to my Amazon JP order.

Cant say the figure looks very good based on the Amazon pic...

oh well.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN...4108272-4059159 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847035496/qid=1141172908/sr=1-13/ref=sr_1_2_13/503-4108272-4059159)

[MrDisco]

has the next air gear w/pinky shown up on a.jp yet?

[treatment]

Graham of MacrossWorld just updated the Garland-page at Macrossworld to include new pics from Yamato-Toys regarding the upcoming Garland mecha.


http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/megazone23/_yamato_garland.htm

[littleharlock]

With finally planning to add a few figures to my collection (space is still limited/precious though ^_^") I thought to get some nice figures for TYPE-MOON's Tsukihime. In particular I´m very much interested to get myself some decent figures of the characters Kohaku and Hisui (and *maybe* one of Aoko *I have to admit that I´m somewhat addicted to red-heads /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif*).
Anyway with there *seems* to be a lot of figure goodness released for this series I thought wether some of the TYPE-MOON fans here *looks at Gatts* could give me some recommendations in these regards?
Searching over at the Y!AJ for figures I came across the Kohaku and Hisui figure that Spring released...yet those look somewhat undetailed for a PVC figure IMO (judging by the pictures, anyone that own them may can confirm that or convince of the opposite?). In the trading figure/Gasshapon category there have been several (?) Tsukihime sets as well. One of them (Palm Scenary IIRC) contains figures of Kohaku and Hisui as well...are these worth going for?
Any recommendation regarding figures/merchandise for these two characters is very much appreciated and welcome ^_^
Oh and one last question, does there exist a figure (no kit) of Sion?

Thanks in advance!

so far
yours
littleharlock

[DiGiKerot]

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
One of them (Palm Scenary IIRC) contains figures of Kohaku and Hisui as well...are these worth going for?
Any recommendation regarding figures/merchandise for these two characters is very much appreciated and welcome ^_^


[/ QUOTE ]

Kohaku and Hisui were in the second of the two Palm Scenery Tsukihime series.

Unfortunatly most the Tsukihime figures where released before I got into figure collecting, so I don't really know much about them. Kohaku and Hisui were part of a Yujin series of TFs, which I do have and would class as "moderate" (the Palm Scenery figures look like they are probably better), but were a little annoying to collect due to the fact that they had bits of scenery with them - they mixed the coloured scenery in with the clear versions of the figures, and the coloured versions of the figures came with brown-coloured scenery. I think I'm missing the coloured scenery for Kohaku and Akiha as well /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif. Mine are boxed away at the moment - I'll try and dig them out later if you want some pictures.

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
Oh and one last question, does there exist a figure (no kit) of Sion?


[/ QUOTE ]

I think there have been a couple of TF sets with Sion - she is in the first Palm Scenery series, but I'm sure I've seen another set with her in somewhere.

As for Aoko, I think she is going to be part of Alters Type-Moon TF series later in the year.

[littleharlock]

First of all thanks for your reply!

[ QUOTE ]
DiGiKerot said:[/i]
I think there have been a couple of TF sets with Sion - she is in the first Palm Scenery series, but I'm sure I've seen another set with her in somewhere.


[/ QUOTE ]

Did a bit of search and found a picture of the Sion figure from the first Palm Scenery set...that one (https://www.big-web.tv/new/figure.htm?ph=pd&amp;card_id=72214&amp;type_id=97) looks very nice ^_^
It seems that the first set also contains a figure of Shiki (https://www.big-web.tv/new/figure.htm?ph=pd&amp;card_id=72209&amp;type_id=97)...which leads to another question *gomen* Are there other figures of male characters (Nero or Warakia)?

[ QUOTE ]
DiGiKerot said:
Kohaku and Hisui were part of a Yujin series of TFs, which I do have and would class as "moderate" (the Palm Scenery figures look like they are probably better), but were a little annoying to collect due to the fact that they had bits of scenery with them - they mixed the coloured scenery in with the clear versions of the figures, and the coloured versions of the figures came with brown-coloured scenery.

[/ QUOTE ]

I tend to be quite hesitating when it comes to Yujin figures and given your rating I guess the Tsukihime set by them is something I won´t rank as high priority.
Regarding the Palm Scenery set, forgive me I´m no English native speaker...so I´m not quite sure what you ment by "had bits of scenery with them". Do you mean they mixed up clear parts, one-colored parts and normal colored parts within one box or just that it was hard to "get the version you want" because of them being sold as trading figures in boxes?
I´m planning to go for individual figures (so far the Kohaku and Hisui figure from the second Palm Scenery set do look IMO very tempting ^_^) via the Y!AJ *assuming I find a good offer for them* so that wouldn´t be much of a problem (on a somewhat related sidenote I just don´t get why TFs are released as various color version... I mean I do see some sense in the clear figures since they would be interesting to people trying to "color the figures by themself" but why releasing one colored version like the brown ones you mentioned?).

[ QUOTE ]
DiGiKerot said:
I'll try and dig them out later if you want some pictures

[/ QUOTE ]

If that wouldn´t be too much trouble for you, I´m always interested in nice pictures /images/graemlins/happy.gif

So, how are the Palm Scenary figures in level of details? Good painting or sloppy?

[ QUOTE ]
DiGiKerot said:
As for Aoko, I think she is going to be part of Alters Type-Moon TF series later in the year.

[/ QUOTE ]

Oh I´ve seen pictures of the TYPE-MOON set (uncolored prototypes IIRC) from the recent WF reports. Continuing to do a little "research" on my own I also saw that Spring released a PVC figure of Aoko...and those Spring figures aren´t really expensive either (but as said, the pictures/photos of them available online do look like the cheap price also reflects in level of details in regards of the paining...so I´m not sure wether these are worth to go for?).

so far
yours
littleharlock

[DiGiKerot]

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
Did a bit of search and found a picture of the Sion figure from the first Palm Scenery set...that one (https://www.big-web.tv/new/figure.htm?ph=pd&amp;card_id=72214&amp;type_id=97) looks very nice ^_^
It seems that the first set also contains a figure of Shiki (https://www.big-web.tv/new/figure.htm?ph=pd&amp;card_id=72209&amp;type_id=97)...which leads to another question *gomen* Are there other figures of male characters (Nero or Warakia)?


[/ QUOTE ]

Shiki has turned up in a few sets. I don't know about Nero, but I can't imagine Warakia having turned up elsewhere - there hasn't been much of any of the Melty Blood characters aside from Sion. Maybe that'll change once the PS2 version of Act Cadenza has been released.

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
I tend to be quite hesitating when it comes to Yujin figures and given your rating I guess the Tsukihime set by them is something I won´t rank as high priority.
Regarding the Palm Scenery set, forgive me I´m no English native speaker...so I´m not quite sure what you ment by "had bits of scenery with them". Do you mean they mixed up clear parts, one-colored parts and normal colored parts within one box or just that it was hard to "get the version you want" because of them being sold as trading figures in boxes?

[/ QUOTE ]

Ah, I was referring to the Yujin rather than the Palm Scenery figures (I don't have either PS set - PS series 1 was released before I started collecting, and I have no idea why I didn't get the second series).

Basically, they mixed the stands and the figures up, so the colour version of the figure came with the plain version of the stand, and the colour version of the stand came with the clear version of the figure. To get a complete set of colour figures you basically needed to get two different boxes for each figure - one with the colour figure (and plain stand), and another with the colour stand (and transparent figure).

To use Arcueid as an example (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stands0hl.jpg), the stand on the left was the one which actually came with the colour figure, whilst the one she is actually standing on came with the clear figure version of the same Arc figure.

It was rather evil, really.

As for the other figures in the Yujin series -
Arc (x2) and Ciel (http://img54.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arcciel4hi.jpg)
Akiha and Satsuki (http://img54.imageshack.us/my.php?image=akihasatsuki2ch.jpg)
Kohaku and Hisui (http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maido2cz.jpg)

(As a note, there are three versions of the long-haired Arcueid figure - one painted, one clear, and one with coloured clear parts).

They aren't bad as such, but they are very plain in comparison to the PS figures, so I'd probably focus on looking for those.

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
So, how are the Palm Scenary figures in level of details? Good painting or sloppy?


[/ QUOTE ]

Don't have them, I'm afraid. The only Palm Scenery stuff I've got are the Disgaea figures.

[VanG]

Just saw the pics here (http://hinatatiki.web.infoseek.co.jp/hina_photo.html) (probably not safe for work) and it's so much better than the normal version (http://kotobukiya.co.jp/item/0604/toheart2-pvc_tamaki.html). Makes me want to get it even though I'm not a huge fan of her.

[Jumbo]

Nope. More than likely won't show up until they ship or have them in stock. (Much like w/ Ringo)

Just going to have to wait until it gets closer to shipping time. (March 17th)

[Natsume_Maya]

Don't know if this is news...

Air Gear gashapon
By Yujin
Released June 2006
5 types: Ringo, Simca, Ikki, Sukumizu Kamen, Agito
Each comes with mini-booklet (as various gashapon do)

[MrDisco]

[ QUOTE ]
Jumbo said:
Nope. More than likely won't show up until they ship or have them in stock. (Much like w/ Ringo)

Just going to have to wait until it gets closer to shipping time. (March 17th)

[/ QUOTE ]

ahh its killing me. even hlj doesnt have it yet.

[littleharlock]

Haven´t seen this posted yet. Alter (http://www.alter-web.jp/) is going to release a IMO beautiful PVC figure of Black Saber Dress Ver. from Fate/hollow ataraxia. Slated for June 2006 for 4,200 Yen (incl. tax). Pictures of her up at Hobby Channel here (http://hobby-channel.net/content/view/774/68/)

so far
yours
littleharlock

[DiGiKerot]

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
Haven´t seen this posted yet. Alter (http://www.alter-web.jp/) is going to release a IMO beautiful PVC figure of Black Saber Dress Ver. from Fate/hollow ataraxia. Slated for June 2006 for 4,200 Yen (incl. tax). Pictures of her up at Hobby Channel here (http://hobby-channel.net/content/view/774/68/)


[/ QUOTE ]

It showed up in most of the Wonderfest reports. It does look fantastic, and it falls under my current Fate figure buying policy (if I don't have to turn to YJA to get one, then get it ordered ASAP /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif). Just waiting for preorders.

[The Pirate Queen]

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
Haven´t seen this posted yet. Alter (http://www.alter-web.jp/) is going to release a IMO beautiful PVC figure of Black Saber Dress Ver. from Fate/hollow ataraxia. Slated for June 2006 for 4,200 Yen (incl. tax). Pictures of her up at Hobby Channel here (http://hobby-channel.net/content/view/774/68/)

so far
yours
littleharlock

[/ QUOTE ]

...damn, that's one I'm probably going to have to buy. HLJ doesn't seem to have it listed yet.

[MrDisco]

first 'pre-order' that i've seen:

http://www.akadotretail.com/shop/shop_showbook.php?id=4063582264

come on a.jp and hlj...

[Gatts]

Robot Figure collection 1 (http://www.vice.co.jp/cgi-bin/shop_html/WRM-003.htm) this is a different group than the ones that Pel posted about earlier in the thread.

One Coin Moetan Figure Collection (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/amiami/gds-4034/)

Digital Girls Paradise Yakin Byoto Nanase Ren (http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/ProductOne.aspx?pno=20335) <font color="red">NSFW</font> - Actually I don't know why they call the set Nanase Ren when Ren isn't the only girl in the set...

RD Selection Real Doll Tomoyo After (http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/ProductOne.aspx?pno=20298) - This is the same figure that littleharlock posted before, but with a few different figure angles.

Aizu project Ryoko (http://www.noda-ya.com/html/syohin/figure/02000513.htm) Daikokuya Koubou Original character <font color="red">NSFW</font>
Ryofu Housen (http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/ProductOne.aspx?pno=20540)

OS Idol Win-chan (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/amiami/hob-fig-3387/)

Megahouse Excellent Model Series Saya (http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/ProductOne.aspx?pno=20447) Blood+

Megahouse Excellent Model Series Machine Robo Revenge of Chronos Leina Stoll (http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/ProductOne.aspx?pno=20448)

Tandem Twin (http://www.tokyo-bay.ne.jp/~kou1/) Lynx-girl Ruby (http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/ProductOne.aspx?pno=20446) and Emerald (http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/ProductOne.aspx?pno=20546) versions

Bome Chidori and Teletha Testarossa (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/amiami/hob-fig-3449/)

Habanero-tan (http://www.chara-ani.com/ditails.asp?prdid=C92603004) (now we just need Jalapeño-san and Milk-san)

Super Robot Wars Original Generation Ryuune Zoldark (http://www.chara-ani.com/ditails.asp?prdid=S62603011) (darn, I thought they were done after the first 5. I'm going to run out of money if they decide to release all of them. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif )

Jun Honoo (http://www.geocities.jp/westkenji/) from Great Mazinger

[littleharlock]

Some more "researching" on my part I found out that at least the second Palm Scenery set contained a secret figure. However I was unable to find any pictures nor information on wether which character is the secret for the second Palm Scenery set. Anyone may know that (and maybe know wether the first one also had a secret figure?).

[ QUOTE ]
DiGiKerot said:
Shiki has turned up in a few sets. I don't know about Nero, but I can't imagine Warakia having turned up elsewhere - there hasn't been much of any of the Melty Blood characters aside from Sion. Maybe that'll change once the PS2 version of Act Cadenza has been released.


[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks for that. Reminds me that I still need to pick up the original Melty Blood for PC one of these days (Himeya has run out of the game last time I checked...though they now also feature minori titles...need to get Bittersweet Fools as soon as my budget allows it /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif)

[ QUOTE ]
DiGiKerot said:
Ah, I was referring to the Yujin rather than the Palm Scenery figures (I don't have either PS set - PS series 1 was released before I started collecting, and I have no idea why I didn't get the second series).


[/ QUOTE ]

Oh sorry for that misunderstanding on my part ^_^"

[ QUOTE ]
DiGiKerot said:
Basically, they mixed the stands and the figures up, so the colour version of the figure came with the plain version of the stand, and the colour version of the stand came with the clear version of the figure. To get a complete set of colour figures you basically needed to get two different boxes for each figure - one with the colour figure (and plain stand), and another with the colour stand (and transparent figure).

It was rather evil, really.


[/ QUOTE ]

I see. That´s really evil, considering how much effort (and money) it takes in order to have a complete set of figures.
Anyway many thanks for the pictures. Judging by these I guess I´m going to look for the Tsukihime Palm Scenery set instead (damn it started with just wanting to buy the Hisui and Kohaku figure out of the second set...now that I´ve seen more pictures of the set I´m tempted to go for the whole ^_~).

I´ve also noticed that Spring released a TF set for Tsukihime as well...but those look (even on the advertisment pictures) really ugly IMO (and I´m going to drop plans on buying one of the Hisui or Kohaku figure that Spring released as well as they really seem to lack in quality...at least the more I look for pictures of the figures themself, the more I´m finding them to be ugly).

Anyways, many thanks DiGiKerot!

so far
yours
littleharlock

[bakafoo]

Chidori and Tessa are fine.. They need to do Ren though. Sana.. I'll have to see it in color first. Looks promising though, compared to the other Excellent Figures-line.

[MrDisco]

first the great kiddy grade statues, now this. Bome is putting a hurt on my wallet.

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
first the great kiddy grade statues, now this. Bome is putting a hurt on my wallet.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, for what it's worth, every bome series has been brought over to America for pretty cheap. I can't think of any of the bome figures that were over 20USD retail.

Plus they are always easy to obtain. I can still find Halloween-chan and the original Oni Musume figures at online shops for 10~15USD new. Plus the Kiddy Grade figures are being sold for about $30 for both. Other than some Bandai figures, I can't think of any non-Kaiyodo 1/8 scale figures that are under $20.

[Gatts]

Well, since everyone knows about Saber, I might as well mention the other June release for Alter. Hikaru (http://hobby-channel.net/content/view/778/68/) (or should I say Hik@ru) from Peace@Pieces. This time in her battle Uniform. Personally I think it looks much better than the GSC (http://www.goodsmile.info/gsc050801.html) figure for Hikaru. But that's just going by pictures. I wonder if they will make one for Nagi's battle suit... probably not.

[super rats]

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Gatts said:
Well, since everyone knows about Saber, I might as well mention the other June release for Alter. Hikaru (http://hobby-channel.net/content/view/778/68/) (or should I say Hik@ru) from Peace@Pieces. This time in her battle Uniform. Personally I think it looks much better than the GSC (http://www.goodsmile.info/gsc050801.html) figure for Hikaru. But that's just going by pictures. I wonder if they will make one for Nagi's battle suit... probably not.

[/ QUOTE ]

I like this Alter Hikaru. I liked the GSC one, but not enough to buy it. I might get this.

I hope they make one for Nagi's battle suit.

[VanG]

[ QUOTE ]
Super Rats said:
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Gatts said:
Well, since everyone knows about Saber, I might as well mention the other June release for Alter. Hikaru (http://hobby-channel.net/content/view/778/68/) (or should I say Hik@ru) from Peace@Pieces. This time in her battle Uniform. Personally I think it looks much better than the GSC (http://www.goodsmile.info/gsc050801.html) figure for Hikaru. But that's just going by pictures. I wonder if they will make one for Nagi's battle suit... probably not.

[/ QUOTE ]

I like this Alter Hikaru. I liked the GSC one, but not enough to buy it. I might get this.

I hope they make one for Nagi's battle suit.

[/ QUOTE ]
Nagi's battle suit is announced (http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/8378/alter9pa.jpg) during WF2006 /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

I have both GSC ones and I'll definitely get the new ones from Alter, I just love the design so much /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif, I hope they can release the actual picture soon.

[super rats]

Cool! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif Can't wait to see the picture.

[Gatts]

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VanG said:
Nagi's battle suit is announced (http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/8378/alter9pa.jpg) during WF2006 /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Hmm, there's a couple on that list that I hadn't heard of before. Caren and Ilya from Fate/HA for example. As for Nagi's shinigami battle suit, hopefully they'll give her a decent pose. I can image the reaction some people will get from it. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

But since they are all tentative releases I guess I shouldn't get my hopes up.

Oh and wouldn't you know it, a day after I post the information, Alter (http://www.alter-web.jp/) updates their website. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Quite a lot of Fate figures to save up for. Here's one more, swimsuit Saber (http://hobby-channel.net/content/view/787/68/) by T's system.

[strider175]

imports that are going to be cheaper, always a plus
Tessa Race Queen Ver (http://www.aaaanime.com/cat.asp?view=item&amp;code=4571184820501)
Shuffle Primula (http://www.aaaanime.com/cat.asp?view=item&amp;code=4571184820181)
DMC3 Dante action figure (http://www.aaaanime.com/cat.asp?view=item&amp;code=875631002033)

and domestic release only
Toynami Naruto cold cast (http://www.aaaanime.com/cat.asp?view=item&amp;code=816355003005) seems like this is US toynami's brain child so won't be an import for it.

[Rhodes]

these shuffle figures are based off the game? cause prim sure doesnt look lolli like the way she was in the anime.

Based on all the Shuffle figures I've seen, cant say I am a fan. This prim figure is probably the only one I've seen that I like... but again it doesnt look like Prim.

[fates]

I'd get that Tessa figure if it weren't for the removable skirt :/

[Rhodes]

ummm why? cause it is removable? just dont remove it =p or cause its removable you know you will /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Gatts]

You don't actually have to take it off so I don't see how that should affect your decision...

Anyway, more figures
Mazinger Z Sayoko Yumi (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/amiami/hob-fig-3464/)
Gun X Sword Wendy (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/amiami/hob-fig-3465/) (another one)
Futakoi Alternative Shirogane Sara and Souju (http://www.hobby-wave.com/pickup/sara_souzyu/index.html)
Trouble Windows XP-tan (http://www32.ocn.ne.jp/~ivynet/lineup003.htm) (w/ removable skirt /images/graemlins/tongue.gif )

[jeff671]

[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said:

Trouble Windows XP-tan (http://www32.ocn.ne.jp/~ivynet/lineup003.htm) (w/ removable skirt /images/graemlins/tongue.gif )

[/ QUOTE ]

What is that? A rice cooker?

[Gatts]

Yup, a USB rice cooker.

... and before anyone asks, I've seen a USB toothbrush in Japan so a USB rice cooker isn't all that strange.

[jeff671]

[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said:
Yup, a USB rice cooker.

... and before anyone asks, I've seen a USB toothbrush in Japan so a USB rice cooker isn't all that strange.

[/ QUOTE ]

Actually, I think the toothbrush makes even less sense. Does it have firmware upgrades or something?

[VanG]

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Gatts said:
Yup, a USB rice cooker.

... and before anyone asks, I've seen a USB toothbrush in Japan so a USB rice cooker isn't all that strange.

[/ QUOTE ]
Does it have names like iBrush or something? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[kusanagi-sama]

My guess is because he's worried his mom or dad might make a big deal about it.

[Gatts]

USB Toothbrush (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/akiba/hotline/20030222/etc_habrashi.html) although that's an old article. Yes, the USB rice cooker is more pratical.

USB Somen (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/Akiba/hotline/20050702/etc_somen.html)

[ QUOTE ]
kusanagi-sama said:
My guess is because he's worried his mom or dad might make a big deal about it.

[/ QUOTE ]

If he doesn't take off the skirt then it shouldn't be a problem. If they make a big deal out of him having an anime figure with a short skirt, then it would have been a problem even if the skirt wasn't removable.

[Rhodes]

HLJ has stopped taking preorders for this puppy...

That was fast. Guess this is gonna be limited and collectors/ebayers who want a complete set of color schemes or for after market are buying.

Guess the option for the 1/48 low vis Battle Armor helped... Placed an order for that to go with the fighter.

The Stealth regular and super is still up for preorder.

The prototype VF from Macross Zero is back up for preorders at HLJ. If you missed out the 1st time now's your chance to score it.

For those interested the Race Queen Tessa also comes in a white version (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54297)

[fates]

I just don't like the principle of it, that's all. It's just not my thing.

[greydt]

[ QUOTE ]
Apollo said:
I just don't like the principle of it, that's all. It's just not my thing.

[/ QUOTE ]

Please don't take this as an insult or anything, but your explanation still kinda boggles the mind /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[strider175]

you know, i like the prim figure like that. i like the back ground and pose, kinda simple. i myself haven't watched much of the anime, just the first couple of episodes after i picked up one of the figures. heard that the figure with the book sold out rather quickly for her.

and more Alter stuff coming staeside.
Black Saber (http://www.aaaanime.com/cat.asp?view=item&amp;code=4560228201192) you know i see a lot of reference to her in black, black armor, black dress, but i'm not sure what it placement it has int he series. i like the look of the black armor, but this short black dress is a bit eh to me.

Hik@ru (http://www.aaaanime.com/cat.asp?view=item&amp;code=4560228201185) she's kinda cute, but i gonna be broke after AX, so i'll probably pass on her.

[hub]

[ QUOTE ]
strider175 said:
Black Saber (http://www.aaaanime.com/cat.asp?view=item&amp;code=4560228201192) you know i see a lot of reference to her in black, black armor, black dress, but i'm not sure what it placement it has int he series. i like the look of the black armor, but this short black dress is a bit eh to me.

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm pretty sure the Black Saber is taken from one of the alternate paths in the Fate/Stay Night game. In that version Saber is basically tainted by evil, hence the black dress, armor, and pale eyes and hair. Not sure if I'll get it myself either (not a big fan of black Saber, though it is a fine looking figure). Personally I'm still holding out for a good Rin figure that has her in her school dress and red coat. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Still, I might just get this Saber one to help round out the collection. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
strider175 said:
Hik@ru (http://www.aaaanime.com/cat.asp?view=item&amp;code=4560228201185) she's kinda cute, but i gonna be broke after AX, so i'll probably pass on her.

[/ QUOTE ]

Lol, I was joking about the Hik@ru thing. Mainly because the character page (http://www.softpal.co.jp/unisonshift/products/project10/chara.html) for the game replaces all a's with @ symbol.

Chara-ani has a blue version (http://www.chara-ani.com/ditails.asp?prdid=S62603016) of Tessa

[Gatts]

Here's a quick reminder for people who like to build kits, the Orchid Seed kits for this month are:

Carmen99 (http://www.orchidseed.co.jp/products/kit/karmen/karmen.htm) from Gun X Sword
Arika (http://www.orchidseed.co.jp/products/kit/hime/arika/arika.htm) from Mai-ZHime
and
Hakufu (http://www.orchidseed.co.jp/products/kit/ikki/hakuhu/hakuhu.htm) from Ikkitousen <font color="red">NSFW</font>

Also Konami is putting out a few 1/6 scale doll figures (not quite dolls, but not quite figures either) as they continue to bleed the series for everything it's worth. /images/graemlins/wink.gif j/k

Asuna (http://www.konamistyle.jp/ecitem/item23287.html)
Konoka (http://www.konamistyle.jp/ecitem/item23288.html)
Makie (http://www.konamistyle.jp/ecitem/item23289.html)
Nodoka (http://www.konamistyle.jp/ecitem/item23290.html)
Spare Body (http://www.konamistyle.jp/ecitem/item23488.html)

Also for Doll Lovers is this 27cm Nakoruru Doll (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/tjk-net/543067/631686/648708/)

Or if you like plush dolls there's this Mikoto (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/50209) plush.

Now onto regular figures:

Ayano (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54206) from Pia Carrot e Youkoso G.O.
Eureka (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/be-j/460594/599005/770138/) from Eureka Seven by Griffon
Talho (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/be-j/460594/599005/770139/) from Eureka Seven by Griffon
Natsuki (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/be-j/460594/599005/770137/) from Mai-Hime by Griffon
Hazumu (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54139) from Kashimashi Girl meets Girl by Kotobukiya
Alice (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54021) from Aria by Yujin

A couple of repaints for the recently released Takako (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/52070) and Nekoko (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/52069) figures.

Murrue Ramius (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54010) by B-club

Keroro Gunsou Girls collection (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/53995)
To Heart 2 (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54156) trading figure pictures
Aria (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54205) trading figure pictures

Gundam C.D.A vol. 7 (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/47904) picture
Gundam Ecole du Ciel vol. 8 (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/47905) picture

[RabidCoqui]

[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said:

To Heart 2 (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54156) trading figure pictures
Aria (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54156) trading figure pictures



[/ QUOTE ]

These two both go to the To Heart 2 figures

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
RabidCoqui said:
These two both go to the To Heart 2 figures

[/ QUOTE ]

I have no idea what you are talking about (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54205). /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Meanwhile there's a few other things I noticed

ABichotan figure book (http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/486127267X/) (no picture)
The chara-ani Miharu figure (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/47893) was re-released (although I never remember seeing it go out of stock at a few places. They do need to re-release the chara-ani Hazuki though)
A repaint of the SRDX Iroha (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/amiami/hob-fig-3480/) figure (I don't like the pose and Iroha has a flat butt in that figure. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif )
Valkyrie Profile (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54355) trading arts box.

[bakafoo]

Miharu's facial expression and pose, no matter how you look at it, is just freaky. This is the only reason that's been holding me back in getting her.

Didn't chara-ani do a re-release of Hazuki early this year?

[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said:
Valkyrie Profile (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54355) trading arts box.

[/ QUOTE ]

This one I'm definitely getting, being a large VP-fan.

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
BakaBoobie said:
Didn't chara-ani do a re-release of Hazuki early this year?

[/ QUOTE ]

Nope. The original release was only available on chara-ani. There were two choices white and colored. Then they did a general release of the white Hazuki figure around the same time they did a general release of the Miharu figure. Now they are re-releasing the Miharu figure which was never hard to get ahold of. Heck, you can still find the Chara-ani DearS figure lots of places too. The Hazuki figure, on the other hand, sold out almost immediately and has never been restocked or re-released.

Sort of like how Megahouse will do a re-release of their Gundam Seed figures, but they haven't done a re-release for their Sengoku Cannon Koyori, Portrait of Pirates (other than the first group), or Bleach Excellent model figures.

[littleharlock]

Scheduled for summer 2006 the Shinku and Suigintou Pinky:St figures that has been sold at WF2006 (Winter) will be re-released. Pictures of the prototype for both can be found at this site (http://www.withq.com/products/pinky_st_rozen_maiden/index.html#pinky_st_shinku).

so far
yours
littleharlock

[weaksoul]

[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said:
[ QUOTE ]
BakaBoobie said:
Didn't chara-ani do a re-release of Hazuki early this year?

[/ QUOTE ]

Nope. The original release was only available on chara-ani. There were two choices white and colored. Then they did a general release of the white Hazuki figure around the same time they did a general release of the Miharu figure. Now they are re-releasing the Miharu figure which was never hard to get ahold of. Heck, you can still find the Chara-ani DearS figure lots of places too. The Hazuki figure, on the other hand, sold out almost immediately and has never been restocked or re-released.

Sort of like how Megahouse will do a re-release of their Gundam Seed figures, but they haven't done a re-release for their Sengoku Cannon Koyori, Portrait of Pirates (other than the first group), or Bleach Excellent model figures.

[/ QUOTE ]

According to Hobby Japan, you can reserve Bleach Excellent Model Rukia and Ichigo figures for preorder. Looks like those are being re-released.

[RabidCoqui]

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
Scheduled for summer 2006 the Shinku and Suigintou Pinky:St figures that has been sold at WF2006 (Winter) will be re-released. Pictures of the prototype for both can be found at this site (http://www.withq.com/products/pinky_st_rozen_maiden/index.html#pinky_st_shinku).

so far
yours
littleharlock

[/ QUOTE ]

Are the other items on that site kits? Are they scheduled to be released? I noticed this one of Saber (http://www.withq.com/products/sukumuzu_saber/index.html) that looks nice.

[DiGiKerot]

[ QUOTE ]
Jumbo said:
Nope. More than likely won't show up until they ship or have them in stock. (Much like w/ Ringo)

Just going to have to wait until it gets closer to shipping time. (March 17th)

[/ QUOTE ]

Arse. It looks like they've had it listed on AJ in the last couple of days and have closed pre-orders already /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
weaksoul said:
According to Hobby Japan, you can reserve Bleach Excellent Model Rukia and Ichigo figures for preorder. Looks like those are being re-released.

[/ QUOTE ]

Hmm... Hobby Japan shows a June re-release. Why isn't that listed anywhere on megahouse's site? Ah well, I'm not going to worry about the details. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Oniko]

Animaxis has this (http://www.animaxis.com/en/shop/product.asp?sku=138684%2D00) non colored protoype image of the figure. It also comes with a mini book.

[Oniko]

Hobby Search has both Ichigo and Rukia up for preorder on their site:

Ichigo (http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetails_e.asp?Bno=&amp;It_c=10040648&amp;Typ1_c=101&amp;T yp2_c=102&amp;Typ3_c=409&amp;Spage=1&amp;SC=0&amp;app_url=yoyaku10 1_e.asp)
Rukia (http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetails_e.asp?Bno=&amp;It_c=10040649&amp;Typ1_c=101&amp;T yp2_c=102&amp;Typ3_c=409&amp;Spage=1&amp;SC=0&amp;app_url=yoyaku10 1_e.asp)

[masterpez]

[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said:
Hmm... Hobby Japan shows a June re-release. Why isn't that listed anywhere on megahouse's site? Ah well, I'm not going to worry about the details. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Nice. Now to debate whether I want to get the Ichigo this time around. I passed on him the first time because his hair makes him look like a super saiyan. I also have a feeling that there'll be a version 2 of Ichigo down the line...either with the shikai form of Zangetsu or with him in his bankai form.

[MrDisco]

oh those are cute. cant wait for the preorder. (c'mon a.jp and that air gear preorder)

[Gatts]

Here are some june release ads that I found browing around.

HGIF Air Gear 1 (http://images.desturel.com/figures/ads/0606/eagia11.jpg)
HGIF Air Gear 2 (http://images.desturel.com/figures/ads/0606/eagia2.jpg)
Evangelion Mermaid figures (http://images.desturel.com/figures/ads/0606/eva-ma-me-do1.jpg)
Gainax Heroines 1 (http://images.desturel.com/figures/ads/0606/gainahiroinn3-1.jpg)
Gainax Heroines 2 (http://images.desturel.com/figures/ads/0606/gainahiroinn3-2.jpg)
Pretty Cure Splash Star DX figures (http://images.desturel.com/figures/ads/0606/prikyua-supurasshusuta-dx.jpg)

and one ad for the Keroro figures (http://images.desturel.com/figures/ads/0606/keroroga-ruzu2.jpg) listed before.

[The Pirate Queen]

[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
(c'mon a.jp and that air gear preorder)

[/ QUOTE ]

You missed it. And so did I. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[MrDisco]

[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
(c'mon a.jp and that air gear preorder)

[/ QUOTE ]

You missed it. And so did I. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

what??what do you mean??

[DiGiKerot]

[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
(c'mon a.jp and that air gear preorder)

[/ QUOTE ]

You missed it. And so did I. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

what??what do you mean??

[/ QUOTE ]

There is a preorder page on Amazon which states that they've sold out aren't and aren't taking orders.

[Pelianth]

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
Scheduled for summer 2006 the Shinku and Suigintou Pinky:St figures that has been sold at WF2006 (Winter) will be re-released. Pictures of the prototype for both can be found at this site (http://www.withq.com/products/pinky_st_rozen_maiden/index.html#pinky_st_shinku).

so far
yours
littleharlock

[/ QUOTE ]
Wait, so are we talking an actual official release of these, or just a reissue of a garage kit? (Of which there are tons.)

[MrDisco]

..and i even checked this thread twice a day for that pre-order :| /images/graemlins/sad.gif

Max Factory's Carmen 99 (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/be-j/472563/529549/773161/) (Gun x Sword) is up for preorder now.
Also up for preorder is GSC's Eri Sawachika (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/be-j/472563/657658/773157/) (School Rumble). I really hope they do some more characters especially Karen, Itoko, and Harima.
And lastly with Banpresto doing a second Maid Cafe Box (http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/ProductOne.aspx?pno=20999) I'm wondering if anybody else ordered the first box and not recieve the secret figure. Does anyone have any pics of this figure?

[The Pirate Queen]

[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
..and i even checked this thread twice a day for that pre-order :| /images/graemlins/sad.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You would have been better off checking A.jp twice a day. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[Jumbo]

First, in regards to the Rozen Maiden Pinky's, it looks like these will be a major re-release, which I'd figure wouldn't just be the garage kits all over again. I am glad that they seem to have gotten permission from Vance/BABYSue for the use of the heads. Maybe this will end up being something along the lines of the Maritan (http://www.hobbyjapan.co.jp/maritan/pinky_kokuti.html) Pinky's in that they aren't Vance per say, but are using the same design system/measurements/license.

Also, Vance ~finally~ updated their Home Page (http://www.mr-hobby.com/vance/figures/index.html) to include pictures of Agito/Akito. Looks like aside from being the first Official "Male" Pinky ST. character he is coming with face/eye patch system that allows you to switch between his personalities. (An eye patch that isn't a seal... should be interesting.)

As far as Amazon goes, I'm thinking that once they have their stock in they will open it up for orders again but who knows.

You could always try Kinokuniya (http://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/english/contents/network04.html) I ordered a Ringo through the Costa Mesa store and not only did I get if fairly fast but the mark-up wasn't a whole lot different than what I would have paid ordering from Japan after shipping costs.

[MrDisco]

[ QUOTE ]
Jumbo said:
As far as Amazon goes, I'm thinking that once they have their stock in they will open it up for orders again but who knows.

You could always try Kinokuniya (http://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/english/contents/network04.html) I ordered a Ringo through the Costa Mesa store and not only did I get if fairly fast but the mark-up wasn't a whole lot different than what I would have paid ordering from Japan after shipping costs.

[/ QUOTE ]

i'm hoping HLJ gets some stock. they were last to get air gear v12 from what i remember.

thanks for the tip on kinokuniya, though being in canada i don't know how easy it would be for me to order from them.

[strider175]

hey, i was curious about the Tandem Twin figures. saw on yamato's site and figures that it's suppose to have a secret weapon. that seems really vague to me, and after looking at it, i can't think of anything. it looks like the clothes might come off, but if that's the "secret weapon" they're talking about... that's the weakest marketing gimmick i've seen

[Gatts]

Well, a removable top was a feature of the original resin kit so I'm pretty sure that's the "hidden weapon" they are referring to. I'm a bit upset that they are only bring over Ruby since Emerald looks better IMO. If I would buy one it would probably be Emerald.

Oh and for people who haven't seen it yet, here is a Chii (http://www.animaxis.com/en/shop/product.asp?sku=138963%2D00) figure that I saw on Animaxis.

[strider175]

thanks for the info gatts.

and that chii looks awesome, saw it on wonderfest pages and was hoping it would be released.

[littleharlock]

Don't know wether Amazon.jp will re-stock at the release date, but for those that don't want to rely on that Mangaoh has it up for order (http://www.mangaoh.co.jp/php/data_product.php?i_prd_code=116362) (restricted to 1 piece per order ^_~).

so far
yours
littleharlock

[The Pirate Queen]

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
Don't know wether Amazon.jp will re-stock at the release date, but for those that don't want to rely on that Mangaoh has it up for order (http://www.mangaoh.co.jp/php/data_product.php?i_prd_code=116362) (restricted to 1 piece per order ^_~).

so far
yours
littleharlock

[/ QUOTE ]

Can you order from them if you're in the states?

[littleharlock]

[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
Can you order from them if you're in the states?

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes you can. IIRC you have to mark wether you're in Japan or outside at the registration.

so far
yours
littleharlock

[littleharlock]

Fans of Satoshi Urushihara (http://www.earthwork.ne.jp/) may remember the figure of maid Ilina/Irina designed by Urushihara which was available as special application service for the readers of Adult mangabon Monthly Comic Tenma last year (if not, pictures of the figure assembled *they released it as upper and lower bodypart ^_~* can be seen at this site (http://kinu.sakura.ne.jp/Tenma_IB/) <font color="red">note content is definitely NSFW</font>). As it's been announced with the newly released April issue of Comic Tenma (on sale since 13th March 2006) there'll be a second figure based on Urushihara's designs released. This figure is named Kawai Akane(-chan) and can be applied for (by sending in an application form included in the April issue of Tenma). The strict application deadline is 21st April 2006. Pictures of Akane-chan PVC goodness can be seen at the Official site of Akane Shinsha (the publisher of Comic Tenma) here (http://www.akaneshinsha.co.jp/shinkan/figyua2.htm) <font color="red">NSFW</font>. Akane-chan has removable glasses (among other removable parts ^_~ *cough* pants *cough*).

Edit: Oh and it appears that the cover illustration done by Urushihara for the April issue features the "illustrated" version of Akane as can be seen here (http://www.akaneshinsha.co.jp/cgi-bin/menu.cgi?ISBN=4-871100604) <font color="red">NSFW again</font>

so far
yours
littleharlock

[Rhodes]

oh man... too bad i'm not in japan, since they dont ship em overseas.

[Rhodes]

http://www.hlj.com/product/SEGH1562-B

this is from sega... does anyone know what scale this is? its supposed to be 20 cm tall from base to top of head.

or if there are other pictures of it... need to get a good look at the face.

[Rhodes]

Does the Strawberry Marshmellow figure set with Miu &amp; Chika from Konami comes with the set? Dinner table and chair and which figure comes with which?

http://www.hlj.com/product/KNM12934
http://www.hlj.com/product/KNM12933


Also are there more pics of the Tomoyo figure from Sega?

http://www.hlj.com/product/SEGH1564-B

The pic from HLJ looks more like a drawing than a real photo of the figure.

[ic14]

Ohhh, i like the looks of that, *preorders*

edit theres a Rei version too.

[MrDisco]

[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
Don't know wether Amazon.jp will re-stock at the release date, but for those that don't want to rely on that Mangaoh has it up for order (http://www.mangaoh.co.jp/php/data_product.php?i_prd_code=116362) (restricted to 1 piece per order ^_~).

so far
yours
littleharlock

[/ QUOTE ]

Can you order from them if you're in the states?

[/ QUOTE ]

woah this site is confusing. how do you even register? i just know if i try this i'll end up making a mistake and next thing you know i'll have 10 copies of that magazine with the girl panties or something. :|

[MrDisco]

i have the first figure. it is definately not safe for work. or for public display. in fact just keep it locked in a lead case.

[greydt]

[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
woah this site is confusing. how do you even register? i just know if i try this i'll end up making a mistake and next thing you know i'll have 10 copies of that magazine with the girl panties or something. :|

[/ QUOTE ]

Check on-line: I remember using a on-line "How To" instructions to place a order from them a few years ago.

Here's one:
http://natsumemaya.terminus.net.au/shopping_mc.htm
(I can't recall if this is the one I used)

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
Don't know wether Amazon.jp will re-stock at the release date, but for those that don't want to rely on that Mangaoh has it up for order (http://www.mangaoh.co.jp/php/data_product.php?i_prd_code=116362) (restricted to 1 piece per order ^_~).

[/ QUOTE ]

Hmmm... I checked their site yesterday and they didn't have the order button there so they just put it up today. Oh well, I'm going to put in my order now while it's still there. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[ QUOTE ]
greydt said:
Here's one:
http://natsumemaya.terminus.net.au/shopping_mc.htm
(I can't recall if this is the one I used)

[/ QUOTE ]

The information on that site is a bit out of date, but it should be okay to use as long as you know enough japanese to figure out what has changed.

[Gatts]

Kashimashi (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54600) Girl meets Girl figure collection.
Mai Hime and Otome (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54599) figure collection 3.

For the banana themed figures we have
Yukie and Nana from Chibimama (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54613) on one Banana
and a striped pantsu version of Banana is a snack (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54608) to add to the white, pink, and banana print pantsu versions.

Also there's yet another Race Queen Tessa version. This time it's Black and Red (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54609).
And one more for the repaint files is pink Chun-li (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/54614).

[Rhodes]

do you get anything from these points?

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
Rhodes said:
do you get anything from these points?

[/ QUOTE ]

LOL, nope. It's whatever store I'm looking at when I'm posting. Notice there's no referral link in my post (or any of my posts for that matter). If you don't like the direct links you can always go to http://www.amiami.com/. The updates are made on the main page.

There are a number of news sites that I look at as well like http://hiyorin.net/, http://figure.moemoe-jp.net/, http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/, http://blog.livedoor.jp/affilive/, and others, however I remove their referral links before posting items from their sites as well.

[Hakaisha]

[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said:
[ QUOTE ]
Rhodes said:
do you get anything from these points?

[/ QUOTE ]

LOL, nope. It's whatever store I'm looking at when I'm posting. Notice there's no referral link in my post (or any of my posts for that matter). If you don't like the direct links you can always go to http://www.amiami.com/. The updates are made on the main page.

There are a number of news sites that I look at as well like http://hiyorin.net/, http://figure.moemoe-jp.net/, http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/, http://blog.livedoor.jp/affilive/, and others, however I remove their referral links before posting items from their sites as well.

[/ QUOTE ]

Man, I can seriously eat up some time going through all those sites /images/graemlins/knowital.gif

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
Hakaisha said:
Man, I can seriously eat up some time going through all those sites /images/graemlins/knowital.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I have more if you want them. Those were just the ones I could remember while I was at work. Now that I'm back home and have my link list I could post more. Of course a number of the sites are linked to each other if you go through their link lists. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Rhodes]

I think you misunderstand...

not asking if you personally get stuff from the shops/links =) I frankly dont care nor mind if you do... I appreciate the info =)

What I am asking about is the points one accumulate when one shop from Amenbo... I have done 2 or 3 orders from em and I get emails saying this is how many points I have....

also when I put items into the basket and get ready to order... sides the cost in Yen and Shipping... there is also a section that says how many points one is getting for this order.

Just wanted to know what those points mean.

[littleharlock]

[ QUOTE ]
Rhodes said:
oh man... too bad i'm not in japan, since they dont ship em overseas.

[/ QUOTE ]

You *could* buy the issue of Comic Tenma and ask an agent like Masato World, Akibado, etc. wether they're going to send the form in for you. Should work though it's a bit much effort. Of course it's also likely that Akane-chan will sooner or later appear on the Y!AJ but probably quite pricey ^_~
I thought about applying for it via Masato...however with the shop I'm getting my mangabon ordered taking quite long to get them from Japan I somehow doubt that I'd be able to send the application form in within the deadline.

so far
yours
littleharlock

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
Rhodes said:
Just wanted to know what those points mean.

[/ QUOTE ]

Oh, well that's something different then. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[ QUOTE ]

Please tell me how to use my points on my account.
We are constructing whole new shopping cart which supports POINTS system. The system is expected to be released this year. Using the new shopping cart, customer can use ones points to reduce item total.

[/ QUOTE ]

Of course their faq has said that for the past year and the cart's still not working. Honestly I had completely forgot that they give you points which was why I didn't get the subject of your message. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

Looking at my account I have 4805 points and my current order with them is 1070 points. One day I'll get to use all of these points for something, but for now any place that gives me 5% off of price of the figures and allows me to ship a box this big (http://images.desturel.com/figures/room/figure014.jpg) (the bottom one) for only 6200 yen is a place I'm going to stick with. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Buster Darkwings]

[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said: One day I'll get to use all of these points for something, but for now any place that gives me 5% off of price of the figures and allows me to ship a box this big (http://images.desturel.com/figures/room/figure014.jpg) (the bottom one) for only 6200 yen is a place I'm going to stick with. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Heh, it'd be rather embarrassing to get a box with something like that written on it delivered to me in Japan.

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
Buster Darkwings said:
[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said: One day I'll get to use all of these points for something, but for now any place that gives me 5% off of price of the figures and allows me to ship a box this big (http://images.desturel.com/figures/room/figure014.jpg) (the bottom one) for only 6200 yen is a place I'm going to stick with. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Heh, it'd be rather embarrassing to get a box with something like that written on it delivered to me in Japan.

[/ QUOTE ]

Here's a close up (http://images.desturel.com/figures/room/figure016.jpg). Unfortunately Kyonyuu Abarenbou Miko Koyori wasn't one of the included figures. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

I mentioned it in the R2 forum, but I thought that the writing on the side was one of the reasons why customs (http://images.desturel.com/figures/room/figure015.jpg) decided they should check out the package... for my safety of course.

Anyway, Amenbo doesn't normally ship figures in boxes like that. My guess is that they didn't have any boxes on hand big enough to hold my order so they just took the box that they received their Koyori figures in. I don't mind since I'm sure my post office didn't have anyone who could read it anyway. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Natsume_Maya]

[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said:
[ QUOTE ]
greydt said:
Here's one:
http://natsumemaya.terminus.net.au/shopping_mc.htm
(I can't recall if this is the one I used)

[/ QUOTE ]

The information on that site is a bit out of date, but it should be okay to use as long as you know enough japanese to figure out what has changed.

[/ QUOTE ]

/images/graemlins/sweat000.gif Been too busy to update it... (I notice even the logout screen was changed this year.) Took me a while to create that page in the first place, so I don't know when I'll find the time to update it...

I placed my order for the Pinky with Mangaoh /images/graemlins/happy.gif I saw a custom Pinky of Simca recently, but it was outside my budget...

[MrDisco]

ok i managed to register but when i try to order the pinky i get an error message. please dont tell me its already sold out /images/graemlins/sad.gif

[littleharlock]

[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
ok i managed to register but when i try to order the pinky i get an error message. please dont tell me its already sold out /images/graemlins/sad.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

They updated today and stopped taking (pre)orders for it. You're best chance to get it now is waiting for Amazon.jp maybe getting it in again (the Amazon.jp page for it (http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4063582264/qid=1142532793/sr=1-17/ref=sr_1_2_17/503-8488160-8235145)) or the Yahoo! Auctions.

so far
yours
littleharlock

[DiGiKerot]

[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
ok i managed to register but when i try to order the pinky i get an error message. please dont tell me its already sold out /images/graemlins/sad.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

The red message says they have closed ordering due to the number of pre-orders they have received.

[MrDisco]

wonderful :|

[treatment]

dunno if already been posted, but...

1/8 Eri Sawachika of School Rumble (prepainted/preassembled) (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOSL-11104#)

release-date is 6-30-06

[FX the Man]

There's more pictures of the Race Queen Tessa (yellow) over here:
Full Metal Panic! 2nd Raid: Teletha "Tessa" Testarossa (Race Queen Version) (http://www.importfigures.com/products.asp?code=4571184820501)
Makes it much easier to see the details on the... well reverse side with... the skirt off!

Edit:
Adding more pictures of: School Rumble: Eri Sawachika (http://www.importfigures.com/products.asp?code=4582191962320)

[FX the Man]

Pictures of swimsuit Saber (http://www.importfigures.com/products.asp?code=4571104180722) with a rearview and everything!

[Jumbo]

As of 03/17/06 9:40 (PST) HLJ has this link (http://www.hlj.com/product/KDA58226) open for Agito orders. I'm sure they will go super fast, so I'm not sure how long the link will stay open but worth a look-see anyway.

[DiGiKerot]

[ QUOTE ]
Jumbo said:
As of 03/17/06 9:40 (PST) HLJ has this link (http://www.hlj.com/product/KDA58226) open for Agito orders. I'm sure they will go super fast, so I'm not sure how long the link will stay open but worth a look-see anyway.

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks - I probably would have missed this since it wasn't there when I checked this morning.

[Herron]

[ QUOTE ]
DiGiKerot said:
[ QUOTE ]
Jumbo said:
As of 03/17/06 9:40 (PST) HLJ has this link (http://www.hlj.com/product/KDA58226) open for Agito orders. I'm sure they will go super fast, so I'm not sure how long the link will stay open but worth a look-see anyway.

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks - I probably would have missed this since it wasn't there when I checked this morning.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah I was up till 3 last night checking for a listing... and today I checked at 12:00 PM EST and it didn't come up... hmm.. just checked the site myself and it came up, so they must have just put it up. I'm hoping I get mine from them this time. I tried getting Ringo from them last time, but they ran out of stock before they could fill my order.

::fingers crossed::

[The Pirate Queen]

[ QUOTE ]
Jumbo said:
As of 03/17/06 9:40 (PST) HLJ has this link (http://www.hlj.com/product/KDA58226) open for Agito orders. I'm sure they will go super fast, so I'm not sure how long the link will stay open but worth a look-see anyway.

[/ QUOTE ]

Freaking awesome. I just got my order in (with JUST that), thanks!

[MrDisco]

oh son of @#$@#@$. i was checking all monring and nothing and sure enough i pop in here later and see HLJ. i hope my order gets filled!

edit: forgot to say thanks for posting the link

[Jumbo]

[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
edit: forgot to say thanks for posting the link

[/ QUOTE ]

let's give thanks once everyone int he thread hear has their order verified and sent through. ^^;

[kaiyouske]

New figures posted for pre-order (early bird special) on HLJ (http://www.hlj.com/product/AMGMHF-001).

Pictures here:
http://www.amie-g.jp/Mai&amp;Mikoto.html

[Gatts]

Also on Early bird is Suzuka Asahina (http://www.hlj.com/product/UTK72623) from Suzuka. (Picture (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/tjk-net/543067/631686/650173/))

And you can find more pictures of the Solid Theater Banana girls on this page (http://www.solidtheater.co.jp/over18/over_18.html).

[littleharlock]

Mangaoh lists new Palm Character Sets from FOX Shuppan.
Scheduled for June 2006 and July 2006 a Palm Characters set for Rozen Maiden träumend and Fate/stay night (follow-up character set from the Saber &amp; Shirou set FOX Shuppan released in 2004).

Rozen Maiden träumend Palm Characters
Release Date: 2006/06 | Price: 6,000 Yen (excl. tax) for 1 Box (=12 Pieces/Figures)
Set consists of 7 figures + Secret
Picture of the figures can be found at Mangaoh's pre-order page (http://www.mangaoh.co.jp/php/data_product.php?i_prd_code=119608)

Barasuishou *wai* /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Fate/stay night Palm Characters Archer &amp; Rin Set
Release Date: 2006/07 | Price: 1,200 Yen (excl. tax)
Mangaoh Pre-order Page (http://www.mangaoh.co.jp/php/data_product.php?i_prd_code=119607)

so far
yours
littleharlock

[Rogueman_8]

[ QUOTE ]
kaiyouske said:
New figures posted for pre-order (early bird special) on HLJ (http://www.hlj.com/product/AMGMHF-001).

Pictures here:
http://www.amie-g.jp/Mai&amp;Mikoto.html

[/ QUOTE ]

ouuu....the ShizNat fig is grand...yesh yesh.

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
Fate/stay night Palm Characters Archer &amp; Rin Set


[/ QUOTE ]

Yay! About darn time too. I've had the Saber and Shiro sitting around for a year looking lonely next to the Disgaea figures. Now they have some friends. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[MrDisco]

just checked today and its listed as discontinued. that was quick.

[kaiyouske]

I dunno, but those figures are somewhat... off. I'm still waiting for a Mai figure that does her justice....

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
kaiyouske said:
I dunno, but those figures are somewhat... off. I'm still waiting for a Mai figure that does her justice....

[/ QUOTE ]

For me, the 1/10 scale PVC (http://www.noda-ya.com/html/syohin/figure/02000794.htm) that Good Smile Company was the only one I was interested it for Mai. I haven't really been paying too much attention to the other resin kits that were put out for My-Hime or I might have been able to make a suggestion.

Do you modify your kits or do you just paint and assemble? If you modify then you might be able to find enough kits with pieces that you like to build your own.

[Rhodes]

i dont know... the face seems off to me. personally the one that most looks like her anime self is the one where she gives the thumbs up with her scraf around her neck... but i dont like mai so there hasnt been a hime or otome figure for general release I'd buy... need Shizuru :p or Midori. maybe would buy akane... but the rest...

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
Rhodes said:
I'd buy... need Shizuru

[/ QUOTE ]

Bah, you should have bought the Shizuru and Haruka that CM released during C3xHobby last year.

[KK1]

[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
just checked today and its listed as discontinued. that was quick.

[/ QUOTE ]

A day late as usual, is it on Amazon jp or does it say something else?

[AmusedObserver]

[ QUOTE ]
Gatts said:
Also on Early bird is Suzuka Asahina (http://www.hlj.com/product/UTK72623) from Suzuka. (Picture (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/tjk-net/543067/631686/650173/))

[/ QUOTE ]

I pre-ordered it. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[kaiyouske]

I actually think that the swim suit one (http://www.hlj.com/product/ORCMH-01S) looked the best followed by the Max Factory one (http://www.hlj.com/product/MAX04036). They're still a bit off though, so I'm still going to wait. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

As for the one that you ordered, I think they made Mai look a bit too young.

[Gatts]

Heh, I didn't buy it. It was just the only one that interested me. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif I almost always have something that keeps me from buying the My-HiME figures.

I love the bike that they display with the Newline Natsuki (http://www.nbj.co.jp/newline/event/natsuki.htm) figure. I even like the body, but I don't like the face and the hair. For the Kotobukiya Mai, I like the scarf and the pose, but the rest just looks off. For the CM Shizuru and Haruka, I like the Haruka, but I didn't like the Shizuru (and since the only auctions I could find sold both as a set, I just didn't bother to pick her up.)

[Gatts]

Another Hobby Stock exclusive.

Nagomi (http://www.hobbystock.jp/i.php?o=1&amp;_t=static.html&amp;s_target=top_20060116&amp;s_p age=special_03.html) from Tsuyokisu. Another nice sculpt by Zenko (http://www.rock.sannet.ne.jp/zenkoo/). I'm thinking of picking this one up to go with his Aki Iro Renka figures.

[Jumbo]

[ QUOTE ]
KK1 said:
A day late as usual, is it on Amazon jp or does it say something else?

[/ QUOTE ]

They are listed as out of stock.

Nothing has been reported on the Amazon side of things. Someone said they put up "pre-orders" awhile back, but I missed it. Currently the only way to get them on amazon is via their affiliates and I'm not sure if they will ship overseas.

I haven't heard anyone in the Pibky-St.com forums mention purchasing off of amazon.co.jp yet...

Who knows. ^^;

[Rhodes]

yes thats the one i wanted but wasnt offered in the normal places I shop from... exclusives and stuff from shows I dont know how to get... sides I dont and havent used any type of proxy service... if I did... i'd probably need to get a 2nd or 3rd job cause i'd be using yahoo jp auctions and buying more from jp only shops :/

[Rhodes]

wooo you know first thing i saw and thought was hot bike /images/graemlins/happy.gif the figure body and pose was good but yeah i too dont like the face or hair.

btw is it true that the mahoromatic pvc figure with the bike was pulled cause the bike wasnt licensed? if so how much is that puppy worth these days? cause i got one from hlj /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Johnny]

I've had a search at some of the sites listed here and have skimmed this thread but can't find any info on any Kage Kara Mamoru figs anywhere.

Anyone know if there are any currently out or planned for future release?

[Gatts]

[ QUOTE ]
johnny said:
Anyone know if there are any currently out or planned for future release?

[/ QUOTE ]

Nope, not yet. The best place to check to see if they will do any future sets would be the website for the show.

[bakafoo]

Anyone tried HobbyOnSale.com before? If so, how are they? I'm interested in getting some out-of-print Zoids (&amp; Gundam) models, and they seem to be the only one who has them...

[Gatts]

I know I should probably wait until the next thread to pose a question like this, but I'll start it here and move it over to the new one once this one is full. Anyway, I've been thinking of providing links to various figure news sites to the first list. But I also don't want the first list to get out of hand.

Since the list of shops are pretty useful, I don't plan on removing those (unless someone lets me know that one of them should be removed from the list that is).

I want people to go through the following news and information sites listed below and let me know which ones I should include on the first page of the thread and which ones should be left off. I've already trimmed a large portion of my NSFW and garage kit information sites like Ruri Ruri (http://ruriruri.moe-nifty.com/) (sometimes NSFW).

But let me know which of the ones listed below are good sources to keep for the front page. Also if you know of any that I should add, let me know. I included a few general figure image sites too. Of course lots of these pages are in japanese, but anyone can look at pictures right. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

ImportFigures.com (http://www.importfigures.com/)
AAA Anime (http://www.aaaanime.com/)
Neko Mimi Mode (http://pedolicious.livejournal.com/)
Vance Project (http://www.mr-hobby.com/vance/index.html)
PinkyStreet.com (http://www.pinky-street.com/)
Good Smile Company release information page (http://www.goodsmile.info/product_gsc.html)
Heisei Democracy (http://heiseidemocracy.net/)
Hiyorin.net (http://hiyorin.net/)
Moemoe Japan Net (http://www.moemoe-jp.net/)
Figure Love (http://blog.goo.ne.jp/figurelove/)
Akiba Blog (http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/)
Moeyo! Akibajin Blog (http://blog.livedoor.jp/affilive/)
Sweet Girls (http://sweet-girls.seesaa.net/)
Moe News (http://moe-news.com/toy-box/)
Kizukeba Figure blog (http://blog.livedoor.jp/weareboowy/)
Azumanga Gekijou (http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~robomoe/mokuji.htm)
E-flick (http://www.e-flick.net/)
Taste-san (http://www10.ocn.ne.jp/~mojya/)

Robot Japan (http://www.robot-japan.com/)
Chogokin.net (http://www.chogokin.net/)

[DiGiKerot]

[ QUOTE ]
Jumbo said:
[ QUOTE ]
MrDisco said:
edit: forgot to say thanks for posting the link

[/ QUOTE ]

let's give thanks once everyone int he thread hear has their order verified and sent through. ^^;

[/ QUOTE ]

Mines prepped for shipping now (along with two Negima figures and anoth Tokiha Mai figure - its an expensive month for figures /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif). I can be happy now, al least /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Herron]

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DiGiKerot said:
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edit: forgot to say thanks for posting the link

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let's give thanks once everyone int he thread hear has their order verified and sent through. ^^;

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Mines prepped for shipping now (along with two Negima figures and anoth Tokiha Mai figure - its an expensive month for figures /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif). I can be happy now, al least /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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My order with them didn't go through(yet).. I requested shipping right after I ordered agito and when I ordered he was still in stock(I felt that I ordered soon after he was put up) and I have a credit card listed with them. The shipping request email had the orders that were already confirmed on it,but not agito, yet once agito was confirmed it showed up in my account like the others did for shipping. So I was thinking I got in and did everything perfect. BUT they didn't ship it.. they updated my page and put it at Future Release. I emailed them about it and requested shipping again. But I don't have a good feeling that I'm gonna get it. This really annoys me with how HLJ is running there stock. Sigh.

[bakafoo]

If DigiKerot taught me anything, that would be to make sure you check your orders almost daily (to the point of every 3 hrs) for high-profile releases. /images/graemlins/wink.gif That and making back-up orders from other retailers, which you have to make sure that you can easily cancel them.


Looks like my Asuna-fig is processing for shipping, along with some heavily discounted items (from their main page). Sweet.

[MrDisco]

which asuna fig?

[bakafoo]

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which asuna fig?

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This one (http://www.hlj.com/product/KNM12692)

[DiGiKerot]

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If DigiKerot taught me anything, that would be to make sure you check your orders almost daily (to the point of every 3 hrs) for high-profile releases. /images/graemlins/wink.gif That and making back-up orders from other retailers, which you have to make sure that you can easily cancel them.


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The annoying thing is that none of that was actually possible with the AG Pinky, since most stores closed their preorders almost instantly. Personally, I ordered the figure then immediately went into my account and requested all items to ship. Even then, I've probably just been lucky that they've decided to fling one my way.

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Looks like my Asuna-fig is processing for shipping, along with some heavily discounted items (from their main page). Sweet.

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You aren't getting the Konoe figure to go with that?

[bakafoo]

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Looks like my Asuna-fig is processing for shipping, along with some heavily discounted items (from their main page). Sweet.

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You aren't getting the Konoe figure to go with that?

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Nah.. She (Konoe) looks too ordinary. Of course, I might change my mind if the fig forms a scenery or something (like Megahouse' Naruto).

[MrDisco]

weee mine has shipped

[MrDisco]

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which asuna fig?

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This one (http://www.hlj.com/product/KNM12692)

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ah cool..mine shipped as well /images/graemlins/happy.gif

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Nah.. She (Konoe) looks too ordinary. Of course, I might change my mind if the fig forms a scenery or something (like Megahouse' Naruto).

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i agree as well. Konoe (and that gymanst) were just so boring. I did order the store version of Evangelin and skipped on the mass market version.

[The Pirate Queen]

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weee mine has shipped

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I'm not entirely sure why HLJ hates me, but it's clear that they do. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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weee mine has shipped

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I'm not entirely sure why HLJ hates me, but it's clear that they do. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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I'm in there with ya Dani let's cry a river together! /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif But it's not our fault!! Really we have practically no control with HLJ orders, as it's really luck of the draw (or you ordered before the stock was gone) which is all because of a busted system in which they list their stock. I love HLJ, but I really think they need to update how they take orders.

[The Pirate Queen]

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weee mine has shipped

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I'm not entirely sure why HLJ hates me, but it's clear that they do. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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I'm in there with ya Dani let's cry a river together! /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif But it's not our fault!! Really we have practically no control with HLJ orders, as it's really luck of the draw (or you ordered before the stock was gone) which is all because of a busted system in which they list their stock. I love HLJ, but I really think they need to update how they take orders.

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What's really annoying to me is that I ordered before MrDisco - his ships, mine doesn't. WTF?

Ah well - I found an alternate (and, of course, much more expensive) route to get one.

[MrDisco]

i should point out that when I made my post is not necessarily when I placed my order. I believe I placed my order much earlier but only got around to posting about it later in the day.

[The Pirate Queen]

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i should point out that when I made my post is not necessarily when I placed my order. I believe I placed my order much earlier but only got around to posting about it later in the day.

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Yea, understand that - I was operating under the assumption that you didn't order until after the link to HLJ was stuck up on the forums, because I placed my order mere minutes after that post, since I was online at that time. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Like I said - I just think HLJ hates me. They just cancelled my Air figure order that's been sitting in their system for the last three months, too.