Yomigaeru figure news thread (thread 20)

[Gatts]

The resurection of the Figure news thread has begun. Hopefully some new faces can join up and not be intimidated by the size of the thread.

Ye olden beast can be found through this link (http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/showtopic.php?tid/14458/) should you ever wish you refresh your memory.

The figure image thread can be found here (http://www.animeondvd.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=65196).

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

Import figure retailers:
Akadot Retail (http://akadotretail.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)
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)
Kicks Hobby (http://www.kicks-hobby.com/)
Mangaoh (http://www.mangaoh.co.jp/topic/card.php)
Plajapan (http://plajapan.com/)
Play Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-00-71-d-49-en.html)
Toy Mandala (http://www.toymandala.com/)
Yes Asia (http://us.yesasia.com/assocred.asp?WPMZEKZW+)

Domestic figure retailers:
AnimeNation (http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?animenation+axuPPA+index.html)
Big Bad Toy Store (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/)
Circle Red (http://www.circlered.com/)
Entertainment Earth (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/)
eStarland (http://www.estarland.com/)
Japan Max (http://www.japmax.com/)
JRS Toyworld (http://www.jrstoyworld.com/)
Kid Nemo (http://www.kidnemo.com/)
National Console Support (http://ncsx.com/)
Robert's Anime Corner Store (http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?animecorner+bSfS4P+index.html)
Right Stuf (http://www.rightstuf.com/catalog/browse/link/t=toc,c=right-stuf,a=anime-on-dvd)
Toylet (http://www.toylet.net/)
Toys Logic (http://www.toyslogic.com)
Twin Moons Anime (http://www.tmpanime.com/)
Wizard Universe (http://wizarduniverse.stores.yahoo.net/index.html)
Wizzywig Collectibles (http://www.wizzywig.com)

AnimeonDVD forum members:
Lazy Otaku (http://www.animehouseshop.com)
Hammergirl Anime (http://www.hammergirlanime.com)

International Shops:
Graphic Novel Cafe (http://www.graphicnovelcafe.co.nz/) (NZ)
Archonia (http://www.archonia.com/) (EU)
Tokyo Toyz (http://www.tokyotoys.com/) (UK)
XL Shop (http://www.xl-shop.com/) (MY)
Toy Wave (http://www.toy-wave.com/) (HK)

*New Section*
Figure Information Sites - Too lazy to read through this thread? Info people being stingy and not posting stuff to your liking? Try checking out some of these pages to get your figure fix on.

Pages in Japanese (the moon language is strong here beware):
Bishoujo Figure ni Moero! (http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kitkat22/) (Amiami's RSS feed site for bishoujo figures)

Hiyorin.net (http://www.hiyorin.net/) (great site for info, but is occasionally inaccessible)

Hobby Channel (http://hobby-channel.net/) (General fandom site with lots of bishoujo content. Sometimes figures, sometimes not. Brush up on your nihonfu as browsing is a bit difficult)

Onegai Gaigar (http://www.geocities.jp/onegai_gaigar/hatubai2.html) (A site with the release dates for many figures and toys sorted by month and maker)

Akiba Blog (http://www.akibablog.net/) (The wow, that's not safe for work, but I'm reading it at work anyway, site for figure and bishoujo fans alike. Also comes in english (http://en.akibablog.net/))

Pages in Engrish (no nihongo por favor):
AAA Anime (http://www.aaaanime.com/) (basically if you see it here, it's being released in the US)

Diamond Comics Toychest (http://toychest.diamondcomics.com/public/) (Previews the website. If you don't go to your comic shop, you can see upcoming diamond distributed figures here, but the layout is a bit confusing)

Danny Choo (http://www.dannychoo.com/) (A stormtrooper who also does figure reviews)

Heisei Democracy (http://heiseidemocracy.com/) (A site for the ero fan. Much service and sometimes very not safe for work. Also has a good deal of non ero information too.)

FigureNews.com (http://www.figurenews.com/) (well, the description can't get more straight forward than that)

Collection DX (http://www.collectiondx.com/)

As always if you don't see something you like, let me know.

[dvenzo]

new day, new thread!

i want more new releases!
after seeing all the japanese coverage of WF and TAF, i am excited about what 2008 will bring for collectors like myself!

figma hatsune miku <3

[Talyn]

Oh... you renamed the first part of the thread... *hits head on table* lol.... awesome Gatts.... thanks for doing this....

[bluesilo]

So if I want one of those Miku PVC, I'm kind of sunk until second pressing huh? I saw some available at yesasia at like double price but I hate ordering from them.

[Jumbo]

So if I want one of those Miku PVC, I'm kind of sunk until second pressing huh? I saw some available at yesasia at like double price but I hate ordering from them.

Yeah, first presses sold out at most places within the first few weeks of pre-orders.

That or hit e-bay/yahoo.co.jp or hope you get lucky with extra stock at one of the other stores.

EDIT: You are talking about the Nendoroid Miku right? I don't think any of the actual official PVC scale figures have been announced for release yet.

[Talyn]

Well since Tanahome got me to snap a picture of my most recent acquisitions, and I couldn't figure if I should post in this thread or the other but I'm too tired to really look for it....

I don't have anything but my cheap ass camera phone, so sorry about the sucky quality...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/retributionzero/0407081843a.jpg

[bluesilo]

yeah u knew the one i was talking about

[Herron]

The Ringo from Air Gear is up for preorder now! I ordered mine at Hobby Search! HLJ doesn't have it up yet.

Nice pictures at Heisei Democracy. http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/04/10/yamatos-noyamano-ringo-preorder-open/

The bag is freaking me out.. I'm puzzled about how you get it on the head over all that hair?! I think it comes apart and you snap it back together, but it still looks small... :knowitall:
Not that I'll probably ever use it, as the face was a big selling point for me on this figure.

Really want to watch and read Air Gear...

[Draneor]

I seem to have missed that Takai Corperation is releasing a full cast-off Kosaka Tamaki (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/94350;jsessionid=D3AE30602B22F2289B5AAEA20E81EA0F) from To Hearts2 in a Kimono. Kimono are so nice, I'm not sure why anyone would want to. Actually, now that I think of it, there aren't that many figures in Kimono.

[Draneor]

So if I want one of those Miku PVC, I'm kind of sunk until second pressing huh? I saw some available at yesasia at like double price but I hate ordering from them.

Yeah, first presses sold out at most places within the first few weeks of pre-orders.

That or hit e-bay/yahoo.co.jp or hope you get lucky with extra stock at one of the other stores.

EDIT: You are talking about the Nendoroid Miku right? I don't think any of the actual official PVC scale figures have been announced for release yet.

Might I suggest Toy's Logic (http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2721)? If that doesn't work, I can hunt around for others too. I don't actually know if any nendoroids have had second pressings yet.

[bluesilo]

So if I want one of those Miku PVC, I'm kind of sunk until second pressing huh? I saw some available at yesasia at like double price but I hate ordering from them.

Yeah, first presses sold out at most places within the first few weeks of pre-orders.

That or hit e-bay/yahoo.co.jp or hope you get lucky with extra stock at one of the other stores.

EDIT: You are talking about the Nendoroid Miku right? I don't think any of the actual official PVC scale figures have been announced for release yet.

Might I suggest Toy's Logic (http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2721)? If that doesn't work, I can hunt around for others too. I don't actually know if any nendoroids have had second pressings yet.

I love you right now. When I asked them last week they couldn't give me any info, but since you found one I pre-ordered it right away. Thanks again.

[Draneor]

I don't actually know if any nendoroids have had second pressings yet.

And it was announced yesterday that the Nendoroid Mikuru (http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=537125) would be reissued.

Happinet is releasing a Belldandy (http://www.happinetonline.com/NASApp/mnas/MxMProduct?Action=prd_detail&KIND=0&SHOP_ID=1&PRODUCT_ID=4543341131485) too, for those Ah My Goddess fans. Sadly, not a nendoroid though.

[Shsway]

Nice pictures at Heisei Democracy. http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/04/10/yamatos-noyamano-ringo-preorder-open/
<snip>
...the face was a big selling point for me on this figure.

Oh My... :blush::blush::blush:

I...have not watched this series either. Hmm.

[Talyn]

The Ringo from Air Gear is up for preorder now! I ordered mine at Hobby Search! HLJ doesn't have it up yet.

Nice pictures at Heisei Democracy. http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/04/10/yamatos-noyamano-ringo-preorder-open/

The bag is freaking me out.. I'm puzzled about how you get it on the head over all that hair?! I think it comes apart and you snap it back together, but it still looks small... :knowitall:
Not that I'll probably ever use it, as the face was a big selling point for me on this figure.

Really want to watch and read Air Gear...

I pre-ordered mine on toyslogic, gee lemme think for a sec.... hmmm, I think it was like the day after you first posted news about this Ringo figure... I randomly saw it in their rotating image of new products... It's for $59.99 right now. You're right about the bag, if you see the anime (not sure about the manga) it's pretty big for her head. You really don't want it there anyways Ringo is fabulous in that outfit though. She totally smokes Simca is best outfit. *is glad there's no Simca with an alternate hair piece*

[KK1]

The Ringo from Air Gear is up for preorder now! I ordered mine at Hobby Search! HLJ doesn't have it up yet.

Nice pictures at Heisei Democracy. http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/04/10/yamatos-noyamano-ringo-preorder-open/

The bag is freaking me out.. I'm puzzled about how you get it on the head over all that hair?! I think it comes apart and you snap it back together, but it still looks small... :knowitall:
Not that I'll probably ever use it, as the face was a big selling point for me on this figure.

Really want to watch and read Air Gear...

Looks like it's getting a US release too http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=TM34491
And just read AG the anime has her wearing a black bikini under that outfit.

[Herron]

The Ringo from Air Gear is up for preorder now! I ordered mine at Hobby Search! HLJ doesn't have it up yet.

Nice pictures at Heisei Democracy. http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/04/10/yamatos-noyamano-ringo-preorder-open/

The bag is freaking me out.. I'm puzzled about how you get it on the head over all that hair?! I think it comes apart and you snap it back together, but it still looks small... :knowitall:
Not that I'll probably ever use it, as the face was a big selling point for me on this figure.

Really want to watch and read Air Gear...

Looks like it's getting a US release too http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=TM34491
And just read AG the anime has her wearing a black bikini under that outfit.

That's cool. I'll keep my Hobby Search order though.. I've learned that most times you don't save all that much ordering domestically anyway. Plus I'll get it faster! :nosebleed:

[Gatts]

That's cool. I'll keep my Hobby Search order though.. I've learned that most times you don't save all that much ordering domestically anyway. Plus I'll get it faster! :nosebleed:

Most of the savings comes from the shipping costs and not from the figure itself. It's much cheaper to order ground service for a domestic figure than EMS for an import figure. A few times my shipping has cost me more than the figure itself.

Of course I still import alot of stuff, but mainly things I doubt will come over anytime soon like Soge King (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10069655) (I missed out on Franky.)

[Draneor]

Most of the savings comes from the shipping costs and not from the figure itself. It's much cheaper to order ground service for a domestic figure than EMS for an import figure. A few times my shipping has cost me more than the figure itself.

Back when I did the calculations, I detected no significant difference between mostly SAL shipping from HLJ versus purchasing a figure domestically at the cheapest domestic place I could find (20% off with free shipping). With the 5% pre-order discount, HLJ was slightly cheaper. An exchange rate of 110 yen to 1 (US) dollar was used. SAL shipping calculations were derived as follows:

Sample Size: 42
Average: 19.41%
Median:19.11%
Max: 43.53% (this is an outlier since I made the misake of ordering a few books from HLJ--the next highest value is 28.29%)
Min: 11.29%
Standard Deviation: 5.96%

Now, I have not taken into account recent increases in the shipping costs due to increases in fuel costs or any short-term arbitrage due the declining value of the dollar. I suppose I should update my list and re-run them.

[Gatts]

Now, I have not taken into account recent increases in the shipping costs due to increases in fuel costs or any short-term arbitrage due the declining value of the dollar. I suppose I should update my list and re-run them.

I know that it's about even with SAL, that's why I specified EMS. :)

That's one of the reasons why I liked Amenbo so much for figures since they use to have a Sea Mail option too. I got a 1/4 scale figure shipped for $5 from them... although it took two months to deliver. Of course this mainly applies to when you purchase figures one at a time.

If you are like me and buy 5 and 6 figures at a go... well I'll explain.

For example, I would take the recently released Yamashita figure Petra. HLJ price is 6800 yen. Hobby Search price is 6460 yen. Kid Nemo has it for $67.85. Play Asia has it for $64.90. Twin Moon has it for 64.99.

The price variance isn't anything significant on any of the sites with the current exchange rate. HLJ would be the most expensive currently, but with a 110 exchange rate they would be the second cheapest. Hobby Search would be the cheapest in either the current exchange rate or the 110 exchange rate.

The real problem comes with the shipping:

Hobby Search always does EMS so the shipping for them would be around $25.
HLJ says their SAL would be $12.
Kid Nemo has a flat rate of $7.50
Play Asia lists $15.90
Twin Moon estimates $9

I'll use a conversion rate of 110 yen (not even going to bother trying for exact numbers):
Hobby Search = $84
Play Asia = $81
Kid Nemo = $75
Twin Moon = $74
HLJ = $73

Winner = HLJ

But what if I wanted to add the Rider Fantasy Maid figure from GSC to the order? For HLJ and SAL that adds another $8 shipping to my order, making the shipping total 20 (410g + 680g at current rates would be around $25 to zone 3 (http://www.post.japanpost.jp/english/fee/intel/parcel.html#parcel_03) actually). Where as the Twin Moon shipping only goes up another $3 to $11.

Plus once your package gets too heavy, SAL starts costing more than EMS. Take for example the Daiki Kogyou Mai Shiranui where HLJ estimates at 4700 EMS vs 5000 SAL.

SAL gets more expensive as you approach 2kg. I doubt many of you have purchased over 2kg of stuff at once, but SAL ends after 2kg for some carriers.

[Draneor]

SAL gets more expensive as you approach 2kg. I doubt many of you have purchased over 2kg of stuff at once, but SAL ends after 2kg for some carriers.

The thing with HLJ is if your order exceeds a certain value ($200, I think), they automatically ship EMS. So I'm not sure if you could get 2kg to ship Sal through them. I admit I tend to order smaller batches, since I try to avoid EMS. Plus, some figures go out of print so quickly. Also, HLJ has their "revolving door" shipping policy. Even during the months I do order six to eight figures, because of that, they make several shipments.

For large orders of stuff I am somewhat interested in, Robert's seems cheap enough, during a figure sale and using one of his holiday coupons. AnimeXing was the cheapest I found for a while, until they raised their prices.

Interesting comparison though. I admit I did not look at the cost-effectiveness of ordering more than one figure at a time in relation to shipping. Instead, I looked at the cost of shipping per item.

[Shiroi Hane]

I've a feeling there should be a figure image thread around here but I can't find it.

Kotobukiya's Ichinose Kotomi (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/shirobane/IchinoseKotomi).

An updated picture of my current display (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/shirobane/MiscStuff/photo#5189614531463898194).

[Chuplayer]

I've a feeling there should be a figure image thread around here but I can't find it.

There is one.

http://www.animeonhddvd.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=65196

Been a while since anybody's posted to it. I was planning to in the next week or so, though.

[Shiroi Hane]

A link in the top post here wouldn't go amiss.

[Draneor]

A lot was announced this week, and since I was lazy, I figured I'd just post it all at once. I think I got everything.

First, Griffon knows what we want, and what we want is Marianne-sempai in a sukumizu (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95486). Out in August.

Second, we get more Tony Taka goodness with Kotobukiya offering one more figure from Shining Tears: the nekomimi goddess Mao (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95394). Also, they're releasing Haruka (http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/kotobukiya/release/20080414/haruka.html) from Choukou Sennin Haruka.

Toys Works is releasing a sexy Shana DX set (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95392) and Kamikita Komari (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95398) from Little Busters! Both in July. From Koharu Biyori, a cast-offable Black Yui (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95399) & White Yui (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95400) in July and a cast-offable red (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95403) & pink (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95404) Minori in August.

Organic wants us to get naked with a cast-offable Amuro (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95396) and a Mirei (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95397) in July.

Newline is releasing a PVC of Corticarte Apa Lagranges in a bikini carrying an innertube (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95301) from Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica.

Goodsmile is releasing a swimsuit Hayase Mitsuki PVC (http://www.goodsmile.info/products/gsc/2008/gsc0809-01.html) in September to go with Haruka (KimiNozo) and also a
Lala Satalin Deviluke PVC (http://www.goodsmile.info/products/gsc/2008/gsc0808-02.html) in August.

Questioners is releasing some NSFW Nurse (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95422) in June.

[Natsume_Maya]

Another Tony figure, this time sold exclusively by Toranoana:
http://www.toranoana.jp/shop/tc2f/

[Herron]

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10070435


God I really want these, but for 300 dollars I think I'm gonna have to pass. :cry:

In the past I probably would have gotten them, but I'm changing my figure buying habits. So they're on the no list... for now, as I may get weak and buy them... but only 1000 are being made. So I have a feeling I'm just going to miss out.

[jlazar]

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10070435


God I really want these, but for 300 dollars I think I'm gonna have to pass. :cry:

In the past I probably would have gotten them, but I'm changing my figure buying habits. So they're on the no list... for now, as I may get weak and buy them... but only 1000 are being made. So I have a feeling I'm just going to miss out.


Yeah, those are nice. But i just got a smaller gasapon Rei in kimono plus a big Rei in Chinese dress, so I think I can resist.

[Talyn]

Another Tony figure, this time sold exclusively by Toranoana:
http://www.toranoana.jp/shop/tc2f/

I don't suppose there's a chance us English speaking/reading folks can order one of those can we? :nosebleed:

[Natsume_Maya]

Another Tony figure, this time sold exclusively by Toranoana:
http://www.toranoana.jp/shop/tc2f/

I don't suppose there's a chance us English speaking/reading folks can order one of those can we? :nosebleed:

Toranoana doesn't ship outside Japan. You could always ask a proxy service to order it and ship it to you.

If you can't read Japanese, the details are as follows:
To be released end of May.
Price 3,990 yen including tax (figure only)
Price 4,515 yen including tax (figure with telephone card)
Telephone card design not yet completed
Figure 1/8 scale PVC
Sculpted by Maeda Tomoki of Works Sapporo
Comes with base and two sorts of glasses (plastic and stainless steel edging)

Another page with details:
http://www.toranoana.jp/mailorder/hob/pagekit/0000/01/44/0000014471/index.html
(You'll first be sent to an age verification page - you'll see two grey buttons in the middle of the page, click on the left hand button to confirm you're over 18).

[Talyn]

Another Tony figure, this time sold exclusively by Toranoana:
http://www.toranoana.jp/shop/tc2f/

I don't suppose there's a chance us English speaking/reading folks can order one of those can we? :nosebleed:

Toranoana doesn't ship outside Japan. You could always ask a proxy service to order it and ship it to you.

If you can't read Japanese, the details are as follows:
To be released end of May.
Price 3,990 yen including tax (figure only)
Price 4,515 yen including tax (figure with telephone card)
Telephone card design not yet completed
Figure 1/8 scale PVC
Sculpted by Maeda Tomoki of Works Sapporo
Comes with base and two sorts of glasses (plastic and stainless steel edging)

Another page with details:
http://www.toranoana.jp/mailorder/hob/pagekit/0000/01/44/0000014471/index.html
(You'll first be sent to an age verification page - you'll see two grey buttons in the middle of the page, click on the left hand button to confirm you're over 18).

Thanks for the info, that's just a figure that really catches my eye...

[Draneor]

Clay is apparently releasing a Miyako-chan (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95627) PVC (ef - a tale of memories) in May. What is interesting is that she's sitting down. I can't remember too many figures with that pose.

For Lego, it seems an Emma doll (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95640) is coming out soon.

And although I'm sure everyone has already heard about it, Max Factory is two (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95554) different versions (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95553) of Hoshii Miki(?) from THE iDOLM@STER in September.

[bluesilo]

Ewww. I love Miyako but that is just an ugly figure. I hope someone comes out and does that whole anime justice. The previous Miyako figure (from a different company) is much better looking.

[Gatts]

Ewww. I love Miyako but that is just an ugly figure.

I like the desk and chair honestly. I'd have to see what it looks like in person.

[tanahome]

Thanks for the info, that's just a figure that really catches my eye...

oh, hot damn... mine too... :nosebleed: :nosebleed: :nosebleed:

let me know if you are able to get it...

[Pelianth]

Just a heads up to those interested, amiami (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95799) has just posted up the GSC Miku Hatsune figure for preorder. Those looking for it should keep an eye on their chosen retailer.

Addendum: It also looks like there will be a second run of the nendoroid figure released in July.

[Draneor]

Just a heads up to those interested, amiami (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95799) has just posted up the GSC Miku Hatsune figure for preorder. Those looking for it should keep an eye on their chosen retailer.

It's too good to resist. Hatsune Miku will be the death of me, assuming I catch the short HLJ pre-order window.

[Talyn]

Just a heads up to those interested, amiami (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95799) has just posted up the GSC Miku Hatsune figure for preorder. Those looking for it should keep an eye on their chosen retailer.


oh f**k me...:blush: I love it.... I know what I like when I see it...I just wish I hadn't....

[Draneor]

Although certainly Good Smile's Hatsune Miku (http://www.goodsmile.info/products/gsc/2008/gsc0809-02.html) deserves the attention she is getting, let us not neglect what else has been announced recently. Thus, without further ado,

Kotobukiya is hopping on the Kudryavka band wagon with a super-moe PVC ( http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95813
) of her in August (Little Busters!). In addition, Kotobukiya has graced us with Tama-chan (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95815) from Bamboo Blade, a nekomimi, sukumizu Nekomiya Nono ( http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95814) from Yotsunoha, and, for the ladies, some pretty-looking guy ( http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95816) from Tales of Destiny. All will also be released in August.

Speaking of August, Wave is releasing a very shy Shiro Togi ( http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95713
) from August’s Fortune Arterial in, of course, August. In September, Wave is giving us a double dose of ToHeart2 with a maid Tamaki ( http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95715) and normal Sasara ( http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95714) .

[The Great Bear]

In addition, Kotobukiya has graced us with Tama-chan (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95815) from Bamboo Blade,

Not a bad looking figure.

Actually, if they'd give us a Hinagiku from Hayate the Combat Butler in her kendo kit, I'd definitely buy it. I don't really like the Hinagiku figure I've already seen.

[youth]

Just a heads up to those interested, amiami (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95799) has just posted up the GSC Miku Hatsune figure for preorder. Those looking for it should keep an eye on their chosen retailer.

It's too good to resist. Hatsune Miku will be the death of me, assuming I catch the short HLJ pre-order window.

Got my preorder in with HLJ. They listed it pretty quick this time while the Kima ga Nozomu Eien figure I've been eying which was announced before her has yet to be put up. Miku seems to be very popular as reservations have already closed. I wonder if it's just because she's a pretty figure or all the youtube coverage she gets. Probably both.

[Herron]

Just a heads up to those interested, amiami (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95799) has just posted up the GSC Miku Hatsune figure for preorder. Those looking for it should keep an eye on their chosen retailer.

It's too good to resist. Hatsune Miku will be the death of me, assuming I catch the short HLJ pre-order window.

Got my preorder in with HLJ. They listed it pretty quick this time while the Kima ga Nozomu Eien figure I've been eying which was announced before her has yet to be put up. Miku seems to be very popular as reservations have already closed. I wonder if it's just because she's a pretty figure or all the youtube coverage she gets. Probably both.


Yeah I've noticed her preorders closed *really* quick. It's a very nice figure of her. Luckily I haven't fallen in to this fad. Had the Nendoroid ordered from the first pressing, but canceled it. It's like I only wanted to order it because it was going to be popular(not to mention I found it to be very cute). But I stepped back and asked myself is it something I just *had* to have or was I just buying in to the hype. I always figure if I find out later that I really want it I can track it down. I had a bit of that with the Haruhi Freeing figures too, though I got Haruhi and Mikuru(and they are pretty nice) I still may buy Yuki sometime, but I'm undecided really.

So I guess fan hype can be a pretty big motivator for buying certain figures. I think it's worse for collectors because they worry about missing out on a figure and not being able to buy it later.

[Herron]

Here's two figures I'm very interested in purchasing.

First the Queen's Blade Alice:

This is just such a cute and dynamic figure.. I can't resist!
http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3895

Next Harada Deformed Saber:
http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3876

I love the style of this Saber, it's strangely cute *and* badass.

Ordering them from Toys Logic this time.

[evilarrex]

Just a heads up to those interested, amiami (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95799) has just posted up the GSC Miku Hatsune figure for preorder. Those looking for it should keep an eye on their chosen retailer.


oh f**k me...:blush: I love it.... I know what I like when I see it...I just wish I hadn't....

Preordered! (Gosh it vanished off the preorder list quickly!) :sd:

[Draneor]

Got my preorder in with HLJ. They listed it pretty quick this time while the Kima ga Nozomu Eien figure I've been eying which was announced before her has yet to be put up. Miku seems to be very popular as reservations have already closed. I wonder if it's just because she's a pretty figure or all the youtube coverage she gets. Probably both.

Well, the Hatsune Miku Nendoroid sold at leat 50,000 units from its first release (hence, the second printing). Hopefully, they'll do one of the PVC too, since I missed the HLJ window.

[The Great Bear]

I'm glad I'm not interested in our little leek-holding, singing little friend :sweat:

[Pelianth]

Just a heads up to those interested, amiami (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95799) has just posted up the GSC Miku Hatsune figure for preorder. Those looking for it should keep an eye on their chosen retailer.

It's too good to resist. Hatsune Miku will be the death of me, assuming I catch the short HLJ pre-order window.

Got my preorder in with HLJ. They listed it pretty quick this time while the Kima ga Nozomu Eien figure I've been eying which was announced before her has yet to be put up. Miku seems to be very popular as reservations have already closed. I wonder if it's just because she's a pretty figure or all the youtube coverage she gets. Probably both.
Yeah, I managed to grab it yesterday morning. Surprised me that they'd list it on the weekend.

[evilarrex]

Yeah, I managed to grab it yesterday morning. Surprised me that they'd list it on the weekend.

I can see GSC requiring a second printing of this...... if the roid version sold out this is gonna vanish off the shelves even faster

[Talyn]

Next Harada Deformed Saber:
http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3876

I love the style of this Saber, it's strangely cute *and* badass.



Now that sweet Herron is delicious! I've been avoiding looking at that figure the last couple weeks for that reason. I click and finally the item page is before me....yikes!

[Talyn]

Just a heads up to those interested, amiami (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95799) has just posted up the GSC Miku Hatsune figure for preorder. Those looking for it should keep an eye on their chosen retailer.


oh f**k me...:blush: I love it.... I know what I like when I see it...I just wish I hadn't....

Preordered! (Gosh it vanished off the preorder list quickly!) :sd:

Yeah, I pre-ordered the second it appeared on my preferred site so I was pleased.... :sdsmiley:

[Shiroi Hane]

Here's two figures I'm very interested in purchasing.

First the Queen's Blade Alice:

This is just such a cute and dynamic figure.. I can't resist!
http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3895
I have no idea who she is, but she is indeed very cute.

[Draneor]

First, Bandai is getting on the To-LOVEる bandwagon with two figures in August: one of Lala Satalin Deviluke (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96036) taking a shower (in a swimsuit that does not appear to be cast-offable ;_; ) and Haruna (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96037) in a bikini. It appears both figures change colour ([edit] confirmed).

Second, two (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95970) cute girls (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/95971) I don't know the name of from Hoshifuru Seitou School Astronomical Club in September.

Lastly, Taki corporation is releasing a nekomimi maid Ryomou Shimei PVC (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96000) from Ikki Tousen (number 30+ from them?).

[Pelianth]

First, Bandai is getting on the To-LOVEる bandwagon with two figures in August: one of Lala Satalin Deviluke (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96036) taking a shower (in a swimsuit that does not appear to be cast-offable ;_; ) and Haruna (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96037) in a bikini. It appears both figures change colour (I need to confirm this).
They're listed as being part of the Metamo line so that's pretty much confirmation there, isn't it?

[Herron]

Here's two figures I'm very interested in purchasing.

First the Queen's Blade Alice:

This is just such a cute and dynamic figure.. I can't resist!
http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3895
I have no idea who she is, but she is indeed very cute.

Yeah I don't really know anything about her either... :sweat:

She's from some sort of game that's popular in Japan and I think it's a trading card game, of course called Queen's Blade. Been seeing *alot* of nice figures coming from this game, but this is the first that I felt was a must buy. I guess I fell in love with this characters design when I first saw it in Megumi Creators November 07 issue volume 9. Didn't know she was from that series though. After looking through that issue again, it seems like it's a computer game that's like a card game... Eh, doesn't matter much to me, I just want the awesome figure! :sdsmiley:

[Draneor]

She's from some sort of game that's popular in Japan and I think it's a trading card game, of course called Queen's Blade. Been seeing *alot* of nice figures coming from this game, but this is the first that I felt was a must buy. I

Queen's Blade is a variant of Lost Worlds (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Worlds_(gamebook)). I admit I bought the Moetan Queen's Gate book (although the figure was a Hobby Japan, mail-order-only exclusive ;_; ).

[Nylock]

Lastly, Taki corporation is releasing a nekomimi maid Kana Unchou PVC (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96000) from Ikki Tousen (number 30+ from them?).

That's Ryomou Shimei, not Kanu Unchou. I'm not a big fan of Taki's ikkitousen figures. I have one Kanu and it's not that nice. The Griffon figures look like they'll be better

[Herron]

She's from some sort of game that's popular in Japan and I think it's a trading card game, of course called Queen's Blade. Been seeing *alot* of nice figures coming from this game, but this is the first that I felt was a must buy. I

Queen's Blade is a variant of Lost Worlds (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Worlds_%28gamebook%29). I admit I bought the Moetan Queen's Gate book (although the figure was a Hobby Japan, mail-order-only exclusive ;_; ).


Ah! That sounds really fun too! :bigsmile: Feels nice to know what it's all about now.

I hate the Japan Limiteds. That Moetan figure looked really nice too. I must have missed the Moetan book, but I wasn't following things too closely. :sweat:

[Natsume_Maya]

Lastly, Taki corporation is releasing a nekomimi maid Kana Unchou PVC (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96000) from Ikki Tousen (number 30+ from them?).

That's Ryomou Shimei, not Kanu Unchou. I'm not a big fan of Taki's ikkitousen figures. I have one Kanu and it's not that nice. The Griffon figures look like they'll be better

I rarely buy figures. The only Ikki Tousen one which has ever caught my eye is the Kanu by Kurushima (which has been mentioned on a previous thread):
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10068846
Limited edition different colouring version:
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10069103

This figure seems to be the basis of a second, less-safe-for-work, Kanu swimsuit figure by Kurushima (currently only available as a kit):
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10069558

[Draneor]

That's Ryomou Shimei, not Kanu Unchou. I'm not a big fan of Taki's ikkitousen figures. I have one Kanu and it's not that nice. The Griffon figures look like they'll be better

My bad. I've never seen the show because anime like that just don't appeal to me.

[Chuplayer]

Lastly, Taki corporation is releasing a nekomimi maid Kana Unchou PVC (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96000) from Ikki Tousen (number 30+ from them?).

That's Ryomou Shimei, not Kanu Unchou. I'm not a big fan of Taki's ikkitousen figures. I have one Kanu and it's not that nice. The Griffon figures look like they'll be better

I rarely buy figures. The only Ikki Tousen one which has ever caught my eye is the Kanu by Kurushima (which has been mentioned on a previous thread):
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10068846
Limited edition different colouring version:
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10069103

This figure seems to be the basis of a second, less-safe-for-work, Kanu swimsuit figure by Kurushima (currently only available as a kit):
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10069558

That one has probably got the most beautiful body I've ever seen. Too bad she's so expensive. I don't know what a cold cast is, but I guess it's not PVC. If she ever comes out as PVC, I'll get her.

[Shsway]

First, Bandai is getting on the To-LOVEる bandwagon with two figures in August:...Haruna (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96037) in a bikini. It appears both figures change colour ([edit] confirmed).

Oh, her face is not quite right! :(

[Draneor]

First, Bandai is getting on the To-LOVEる bandwagon with two figures in August:...Haruna (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96037) in a bikini. It appears both figures change colour ([edit] confirmed).

Oh, her face is not quite right! :(

For Haruna? I personally thought it was the better of the two. The Lala one seemed kind of off to me. I confess I was not really looking closely at her face though. ^^U

Still, I'm holding out for a To LOVEる figure that remains true to the spirit of the original work: the manga showed nipples. We deserve cast-off of at least the top.^^

[evilarrex]

That one has probably got the most beautiful body I've ever seen. Too bad she's so expensive. I don't know what a cold cast is, but I guess it's not PVC. If she ever comes out as PVC, I'll get her.

Cold cast figs are typically resin/ceramic based. They are usually much heavier than PVC.
The advantage of cold cast is that they are more rigid and dont develop "droop" over time which some poorly balanced PVC figures do and they are be in very dynamic poses without rigid support.
Typically they also hold more detail than PVC.
Disadvantage? Brittle - ie they breaksaur.

[Pelianth]

Yeah, I managed to grab it yesterday morning. Surprised me that they'd list it on the weekend.

I can see GSC requiring a second printing of this...... if the roid version sold out this is gonna vanish off the shelves even faster
And according to amiami, they've already scheduled a second run (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96343). For the month following the first...

[Gatts]

Yeah, I managed to grab it yesterday morning. Surprised me that they'd list it on the weekend.

I can see GSC requiring a second printing of this...... if the roid version sold out this is gonna vanish off the shelves even faster
And according to amiami, they've already scheduled a second run (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/96343). For the month following the first...

Of course there's always the US release (http://www.aaaanime.com/item/Figures/4582191965062.html) for those that like to wait for that as well.

[Solid Slap]

I don't know if this is the correct place to ask this but here goes. Recently I pre-ordered two Ryomou Shinmei (Griffon) figures from Hobby Fan.

http://www.hobbyfan.com/product_info.php?products_id=6259&osCsid=3fb89b998eb0c64dfb0fdccecf68aa76
http://www.hobbyfan.com/product_info.php?products_id=6195&osCsid=3fb89b998eb0c64dfb0fdccecf68aa76
(warning: images on site may be NSFW)
Usually I would order from Toys Logic, but their unpredictable charging methods and my lack of money at the time forced me on to another site. Anywho, Hobby Fan lists the Griffon Ryomou figures as coming out at the end of July. However I recently stumbled upon Play-Asia's page for one of them (the maid figure) and it said it was coming out in May. Which of these sites has the correct date?

[Draneor]

Did anyone else get Cospa's Louise (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/90715)? My understanding was the figure was supposed to be cast-off, but for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to get her camisole off. Her arms come off fine, but I'm afraid I'll break her if I keep trying to figure out the next step. Sadly, it did not come with instructions. Thanks for any help.

[Talyn]

Did anyone else get Cospa's Louise (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/90715)? My understanding was the figure was supposed to be cast-off, but for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to get her camisole off. Her arms come off fine, but I'm afraid I'll break her if I keep trying to figure out the next step. Sadly, it did not come with instructions. Thanks for any help.

That's a pretty figure..... :nosebleed: Sorry I don't know it could come off...I'd certainly like to know that after I order one of those...

[Atomsk]

Anyone with experience with http://otakufigure.com/ ? Just preordered the upcoming PSE Collection CDB Chair figure from Range Murata there, because HLJ's preorder is closed. Prices aren't that bad, but I never heard from them before.

[bluesilo]

Anybody know where I could pick up an instock Ayu Tsukimiya PVC Figure by Max Factory?

I have a pre-order at bigbadtoystore, but I'm not sure how reliable they are or when they are going to get the product in. Is that my best chance for now?

Just so people know which one I'm looking for:
http://www.hobbyfan.com/images/resin/afg00643.jpg

[SlavikCC]

Anyone know where I can buy the Moyashimon (Tales of Agriculture) Stuffed Collection without resorting to eBay? I really want those little buggers so badly. The yogurt looking plush looks awesome.

[Draneor]

Anyone know where I can buy the Moyashimon (Tales of Agriculture) Stuffed Collection without resorting to eBay? I really want those little buggers so badly. The yogurt looking plush looks awesome.

YesAsia (http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-c/section-toys/pid-1005157921/) still has some (http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-c/section-index/pid-1010688331/) of them (http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-c/section-index/pid-1010725129/) for order (http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-c/section-index/pid-1010725130/), but they're (http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-c/section-index/pid-1010725142/) slightly pricey (http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-comics/pid-1005176396/). Since I was unsure why one you wanted, I linked all of them.

Yahoo Auctions might be cheaper. Otherwise, no. They're mostly out of stock everywhere else avaliable to those of us overseas. I tried to hunt them down for someone a couple months back and had little luck. You could try a deputy service and order them through Amazon.jp (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%82%E3%82%84%E3%81%97%E3%82%82%E3%82%93/s/ref=sr_nr_i_0/249-3545745-7094708?ie=UTF8&rs=&keywords=%E3%82%82%E3%82%84%E3%81%97%E3%82%82%E3%8 2%93&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3A%E3%82%82%E3%82%84%E3%81%97%E3%82 %82%E3%82%93%2Ci%3Atoys).

[Draneor]

Anybody know where I could pick up an instock Ayu Tsukimiya PVC Figure by Max Factory?

I have a pre-order at bigbadtoystore, but I'm not sure how reliable they are or when they are going to get the product in. Is that my best chance for now?

Just so people know which one I'm looking for:
http://www.hobbyfan.com/images/resin/afg00643.jpg

BeNippon has a used one (http://benippon.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=12611&currency=EUR). It has been out of print for a while though, including the North American run. I saw a few around on other sites, but none that I'm familiar with (or if I am, I know they carry some unlicensed merchandise so I could not recommend them).

[Herron]

Anyone know where I can buy the Moyashimon (Tales of Agriculture) Stuffed Collection without resorting to eBay? I really want those little buggers so badly. The yogurt looking plush looks awesome.

They had them at Toy's Logic, at least they had some Moyashimon plush. Most all are sold out now though it seems.

http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=368_652

[fishsticks]

Does anyone hereabouts recognize this figure?

http://www.hlj.com/product/TRA20225

It looks like a Shimada Humikane design, but unlike the previous figures released in the "Fine Scenery" line, it doesn't appear to resemble any of the (released) Mecha Musume trading figures...was just curious, see...considering picking it up

[franktinsley]

Hey I'm new and was wondering if anyone here knows a way to buy things off Volk's Japanese web store? I want this http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/shop/list/detail.aspx?gdcd=FIGU-PVC-MOP001/2nd REALLY bad but can't read japanese so I can't figure out how to order it or if they'll even ship it to me!

[Draneor]

Hey I'm new and was wondering if anyone here knows a way to buy things off Volk's Japanese web store? I want this http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/shop/list/detail.aspx?gdcd=FIGU-PVC-MOP001/2nd REALLY bad but can't read japanese so I can't figure out how to order it or if they'll even ship it to me!

Volks most likely would not deal directly with an international customer. Thus, you would need to go through a deputy service (http://www.animeondvd.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=79354). Basically, very few Japanese stores ship internationally or have staff that can deal with non-Japanese speaking customers. Thus, various services exist that act as an intermediary between you and a certain store/Yahoo Auctions. They, of course, charge for it, but sometimes it's the only way to acquire a desired object. The first round for the Volks figure has already closed (http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/04/29/volks-hatsune-miku-preorder-open/), but the second should have just opened.

On a side note, Toys Logic (http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3875) is still accepting pre-orders for the GSC one.

[evilarrex]

Hey I'm new and was wondering if anyone here knows a way to buy things off Volk's Japanese web store? I want this http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/shop/list/detail.aspx?gdcd=FIGU-PVC-MOP001/2nd REALLY bad but can't read japanese so I can't figure out how to order it or if they'll even ship it to me!

Very doomed there. It says its sold out.
You have a strong preference to the Volks 1/6th version of Hatsune Miku as opposed to the GSC version 1/8?
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10071166

Ack Draneor beat me to it! :P
There will always be Yahoo Auctions at vastly inflated prices afterwards....

[franktinsley]

Oh damn! It JUST sold out! T^T... I guess I'll just have to settle for the other version. siiiigh

[Draneor]

\
There will always be Yahoo Auctions at vastly inflated prices afterwards....

Speaking of Yahoo Auctions, a quick search turned up one (http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b87330761), two (http://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/111900847), & three (http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n65163452). It's already overpriced, and it's not even out (although I think these are garage kit builds).

[evilarrex]

\
There will always be Yahoo Auctions at vastly inflated prices afterwards....

Speaking of Yahoo Auctions, a quick search turned up one (http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b87330761), two (http://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/111900847), & three (http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n65163452). It's already overpriced, and it's not even out (although I think these garage kit builds).


Those are handpainted resin kit builds methinks.

[Gatts]

Volks most likely would not deal directly with an international customer.

Volks has an international site for their Dolls, but they do not sell their anime and mecha related figures and resins internationally. I found this out the hard way a couple of years ago when I attempted to sign up for their website a few years ago to get some Super Robot Taisen models. They would only let the international site visitors order from the dolls section.

[Draneor]

Volks has an international site for their Dolls, but they do not sell their anime and mecha related figures and resins internationally. I found this out the hard way a couple of years ago when I attempted to sign up for their website a few years ago to get some Super Robot Taisen models. They would only let the international site visitors order from the dolls section.

Interesting. I did not know they sold dolls internationally. I wonder why they are willing to sell dolls but not everything else then (since they obviously have the staff that can do it).

[Gatts]

Interesting. I did not know they sold dolls internationally.

They are one of the larger international ball-joint doll sellers. They are pretty popular among collectors. There are likely licensing issues with selling the anime related merchandise internationally where as the dolls are mostly Volks original. I'm not sure if that's the case, but international licensing costs stops a number of vendors from selling their figures and merchandise across boarders.

Remember it wasn't that long ago when you had to import 90% of the figures that came out. The 10% that did come to the US were generally the cheaper SRDX / Sega line figures. With a few Yamato things thrown in here and there.

[The Pirate Queen]

They are one of the larger international ball-joint doll sellers. They are pretty popular among collectors. There are likely licensing issues with selling the anime related merchandise internationally where as the dolls are mostly Volks original. I'm not sure if that's the case, but international licensing costs stops a number of vendors from selling their figures and merchandise across boarders.


Most likely. They've released a couple collaboration dolls in the US through Volks USA (a few Rozen Maiden ones that were HELLISHLY difficult to obtain even with the US release), but they weren't able to sell those in even limited quantities on their international site.

[Herron]

Anyone know where I can buy the Moyashimon (Tales of Agriculture) Stuffed Collection without resorting to eBay? I really want those little buggers so badly. The yogurt looking plush looks awesome.


Was on Hobby Search tonight, looking to see what new preorders were up and there's another set of Stuffed collection coming out. You could get them there. Or I'm sure Toy's Logic will have them too. Not sure about other places.

Hobby Search links
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10071342
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10071341
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10071340
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10071339

HEY, out of curiosity I clicked on a link and found out Hobby Search has a few of the ones you want in stock.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10065178 Lactobacillus yogurti
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10065177 Cladosporium trichoides

Heh, I feel silly, I should just link to the listing for all the figures..http://www.1999.co.jp/search_e.asp?Typ1_c=101&scope=0&urikire=1&andor=0&scope2=0&sortID=0&ItKey=Stuffed+Collection

[Draneor]

The next girl in Kotobukiya's Little Busters! line will be Kurugaya Yuiko (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/97999). In addition, they finally solicited Blanc Neige (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/97998) from Shining Wind. Both figures will be out in September.

Lastly, Shueisha is making sure the flames of To LOVEる do not die out with a nekomimi Sairenji Haruna (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/98001) in September.

[The Great Bear]

The next girl in Kotobukiya's Little Busters! line will be Kurugaya Yuiko (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/97999).

A topless, sword-wielding girl. Hitting quite a few fetishes there.

[Westlo]

She was my fav character (just) from watching the game intro.. now she's easily my fav!

[Talyn]

...In addition, they finally solicited Blanc Neige (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/97998) from Shining Wind.



That is a very nice figure.... :nosebleed:

[youth]

Eh already have the Yuiko Toys Works version preordered, but that one's not bad either.

I do love the look of that Kotobukiya's new Blanc Neige though but dang Sept. already has too many figures I'm interested in.

[Draneor]

Eh already have the Yuiko Toys Works version preordered, but that one's not bad either.

Personally, I canceled my pre-orders of the Beat's versions of both Yuiko and Kudryavka when I found out Kotobukiya was doing a Little Busters! line. I've just had an all around better experience with Kotobukiya than Beat. I'd put Kotobukiya fourth--after Max Factory, Good Smile, and Cospa. But each to his or her own.

[Talyn]

Eh already have the Yuiko Toys Works version preordered, but that one's not bad either.

Personally, I canceled my pre-orders of the Beat's versions of both Yuiko and Kudryavka when I found out Kotobukiya was doing a Little Busters! line. I've just had an all around better experience with Kotobukiya than Beat. I'd put Kotobukiya fourth--after Max Factory, Good Smile, and Cospa. But each to his or her own.

I just got some Kotobukiya pvc's in the last week and I pleasantly impressed with their quality... I cast away some orders for Ikki Tousen pvc's last week for financial reasons.... :relief:

[superdry]

The next girl in Kotobukiya's Little Busters! line will be Kurugaya Yuiko (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/97999).

A topless, sword-wielding girl. Hitting quite a few fetishes there.

Oooh...too bad it's not Shana. Add another fetish if it was though...hehe ^^;; Other than that, it is a nice figure and I might want to buy it even though I only have enough room for one sword-wielding girl.

The Blanc Neige figures looks really pretty. Elegant, too.

[Talyn]

Have you guys and ladies seen this?

http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYMK-03

Iron Man? looks killer.... albeit pricy....

I noticed it when I was looking for pics of this figure ---> http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYPP-215

[jlazar]

Have you guys and ladies seen this?

http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYMK-03

Iron Man? looks killer.... albeit pricy....

I noticed it when I was looking for pics of this figure ---> http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYPP-215

You'll probably be able to get in the US. Although can't guarantee it'll be cheaper.

[Gatts]

Have you guys and ladies seen this?

http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYMK-03


I preordered it a few months ago from BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT10302&mode=retail)

[Talyn]

Have you guys and ladies seen this?

http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYMK-03


I preordered it a few months ago from BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT10302&mode=retail)

Do you like BBTS? I was thinking of trying them out...

[Gatts]

Do you like BBTS? I was thinking of trying them out...

I don't have a problem with them. I've used them a number of times in the past, but they are normally a secondary or tertiary source for me.

[Talyn]

As a general question.... do many of you own any male pvc's? I only have Shannon from Scrapped Princess (dvd SE)... but was curious since every once in a while I see one that looks pretty kick ass....

[Gatts]

I own quite a few, but the real problem is that not many are made. People like Archer (Fate) and Shannon (SP) get figures. Also the Dragonball and One Piece Crew. But most other male characters don't get figures. You are more likely to find male figures and statues for American comics and pop culture icons. Things like Batman, Superman, Ironman, Spiderman, etc. Also movie figures like Captain Jack from Pirates of the Caribbean or Neo from the Matrix.

Bishoujo figure makers tend to market to males. So unless the male character is "cool enough for guys" then they won't get a figure made for them. This is one of the reasons you can find many Archer figures, but little to no Shirou figures. For male characters, they are more likely to get an action figure or bust than a regular full size PVC statue. The Jojo's Bizarre Adventure busts by Medicos are an example. Another one is how you can find action figures of Kyon and Itsuki (figma) from Haruhi, but you don't find many standard PVC figures.

There are, of course, exceptions. Giant Robot/Mecha series and Tokusatsu series almost always get male figures made.

But anyway, since I'm getting a bit off from your initial question, I have more than a few. Not including the US comics / Sideshow collectibles (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/) ones I have a number of Berserk statues by Art of War. The Assassin's Creed Altair. Most of the Type Moon male characters that have been released (Lancer, Berserker, etc) and others.

[Talyn]

Oh....I should have remember my Movie Maniac series of fig's, but yeah that's what I was curious about. Guess many aren't made then. The whole Iron Man statue and Berserk ones I randomly found look so detailed and spectacular... I certainly wouldn't mind some more... I do rather like the Abel Nightroad pvc.... :relief: man....I'm planning on japan next year so I'm reigning in the expenses unless it's something really remarkable...

[Draneor]

As a general question.... do many of you own any male pvc's? I only have Shannon from Scrapped Princess (dvd SE)... but was curious since every once in a while I see one that looks pretty kick ass....

Do traps counts? If so, I have a few.

[jlazar]

As a general question.... do many of you own any male pvc's? I only have Shannon from Scrapped Princess (dvd SE)... but was curious since every once in a while I see one that looks pretty kick ass....

As far as I know, they don't make male figures. :)


But seriously, I do have a set of Kenshin figures, and a couple of my Negi and HaruhiFigumate figures are male.

[Pelianth]

Oh....I should have remember my Movie Maniac series of fig's, but yeah that's what I was curious about. Guess many aren't made then. The whole Iron Man statue and Berserk ones I randomly found look so detailed and spectacular... I certainly wouldn't mind some more... I do rather like the Abel Nightroad pvc.... :relief: man....I'm planning on japan next year so I'm reigning in the expenses unless it's something really remarkable...
I've got the Togainu no Chi Shiki fig. (The original one.) Also the aforementioned Shannon fig. Debated getting both of the recent TnC figs of Shiki and Akira in the uniforms, but passed 'cause I haven't played the games and have run out of space for figures. (Am still getting Miku though. 'cause she's cute.)

[Kyosuke]

Hobby Search updates just about every day, but recently added some nice Figma additions:

Izumi Konata (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10072423) which I suspect will probably sell out quickly (there was also another (http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/1127/Figma+Konata.html) Konata but that was a Wonder Festival exclusive so it's sold out)

For the Fate fans out there, (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10072425) there's a Figma version of her from StrikerS.

[littleharlock]

For the Fate fans out there, (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10072425) there's a Figma version of her from StrikerS.

Nice. But the Nanoha PVC goodness I'm anticipating the most or better phrased I *know* I won't be able to restrain (and if I'm not totally wrong it ~has~ been announced to be slated for a 2008 release at the last Wonder Festival...given that we've got pretty much all of his Nanoha kits adapted into PVC figures by Alter so far I certainly hope she'll be next) is Tsumetuka Hiroyuki's Hayate the Meister (http://www.geocities.jp/livedom2006/hayate2.html)

Anyways for fellow Key/Visual Art's fans Media Works is planning to cash on..ahem join the pre-release hype of Little Busters-EX through Dengeki Hime (http://www.dengeki-hime.com/). Starting with the August issue (on sale 2008/06/30) each one up until the October issue (release: 2008/08/30) is slated to come along with a figure of the characters from this Soft. And because one Magazine is never enough for Media Works, the Little Busters! figure madness is also slated to be joint-up/tie-in with Dengeki G's Magazine (http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/users_s/gs/) also starting with its August issue and lasting 'till October (release-wise late August ^_~). The details of character figures to come along with the respective issues according to Mangaoh:

+ Dengeki Hime 2008/08 issue - release: 2008/06/30
Figure attached: Futaki Kanata
+ Dengeki Hime 2008/09 issue - release: 2008/07/30
Figure attached: Kamikita Komari
+ Dengeki Hime 2008/10 issue - release: 2008/08/30
Figure attached: Saigusa Haruka
+ Dengeki G's Magazine 2008/08 issue - release: 2008/06/30
Figure attached: Sasasegawa Sasami
+ Dengeki G's Magazine 2008/09 issue - release: 2008/07/30
Figure attached: Natsume Rin
+ Dengeki G's Magazine 2008/10 issue - release: 2008/08/30
Figure attached: Tokido Saya

[Draneor]

Anyways for fellow Key/Visual Art's fans Media Works is planning to cash on..ahem join the pre-release hype of Little Busters-EX through Dengeki Hime (http://www.dengeki-hime.com/). Starting with the August issue (on sale 2008/06/30) each one up until the October issue (release: 2008/08/30) is slated to come along with a figure of the characters from this Soft.

Didn't they do this last year? I swear I have three of them (plus the Fortune Arterial promo that just ended). Not that I mind since I get Dengeki G's every month anyway.

[Herron]

Don't know why I thought I should check out the preorders for last month at Toyslogic, but I did and was surprised to be knocked over by these cute figures!

http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4179

I ordered them. I probably shouldn't have, but they were too cute! I'm so weak. I hope the actual figures are as cute as the illustration, always worried about that. I've tried searching to see if they're mentioned else where but came up with nothing...

I assume another set will come out seeing as Mikuru isn't in this one. I figured Kyon's Sister and Tsuruya would be in it.. but who'd be the fourth? One of the guys? Is there another girl I'm missing? Would they do a duplicate girl, perhaps Haruhi in Bunny Costume?

Excited about these, just wish I could find more on them.

[littleharlock]

Anyways for fellow Key/Visual Art's fans Media Works is planning to cash on..ahem join the pre-release hype of Little Busters-EX through Dengeki Hime (http://www.dengeki-hime.com/). Starting with the August issue (on sale 2008/06/30) each one up until the October issue (release: 2008/08/30) is slated to come along with a figure of the characters from this Soft.

Didn't they do this last year? I swear I have three of them (plus the Fortune Arterial promo that just ended). Not that I mind since I get Dengeki G's every month anyway.


Yes they did (due to the release last year of Little Busters! ^_~). However the character figures that came out where for different charas of the Soft - like Kudo, Yuiko, etc. Judging by the decision of charas Media Works chose on for Dengeki Hime and Dengeki G's Magazine to come along with, they clearly focus on those charas which are slated to take some more spotlight in Little Busters! Ecstasy (Kanata, Sasami and of course the newly introduced and to a lot of Key fans already reason enough to double dip on this Soft...Saya).

That said unfortunately Amazon.jp labels Dengeki Hime as adult material which makes it unable to order for foreign customers >_<

[Ashyukun]

Don't know why I thought I should check out the preorders for last month at Toyslogic, but I did and was surprised to be knocked over by these cute figures!

http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4179

OK, I've gotta admit that those are obscenely cute. It's tempting to order them myself... but my Haruhi shelf is already really full... :sweat1:

[youth]

Just saw this listed at Hobbysearch...

It's gigapulse so very NSFW
http://www.1999.co.jp/search_e.asp?Typ1_c=101&scope=0&urikire=1&andor=0&scope2=0&sortID=0&ItKey=Hunting+Guerilla+Rape+3

They translate it as being from "Hunting Guerilla Rape." The promo art suggests they are really based on something & whatever that is must have been inspired by Gundam Seed Destiny as they all look like those characters.

Pretty & sexy sculpt if you don't mind hentai figures & as a bonus(or minus since you'd have to get all three) it looks like all three come together to make a lovely scene. :devil:

[Rhodes]

Hobby Search has it listed but reservations are closed.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10072421


Just placed my order over @ CDJapan.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/goods/goods_detail.html?KEY=NEOSL-13013


Hobby Link is a blank, they may have it up later like always but its a gamble with em.

Only one I am waiting on now is the Ryoko Asakura version, skipped Kon's sister and Mikuru.

[KK1]

Hobby Search has it listed but reservations are closed.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10072421


Just placed my order over @ CDJapan.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/goods/goods_detail.html?KEY=NEOSL-13013


Hobby Link is a blank, they may have it up later like always but its a gamble with em.

Only one I am waiting on now is the Ryoko Asakura version, skipped Kon's sister and Mikuru.


Wow they really are going to make them all, I'm gonna need more room.

[Herron]

Finally some news on these figures from Sega. And the color pics make me glad I ordered them... though I'm really shocked at how small they are, check out Yuki next to the pin! Worth 35 dollars? Hm, not so sure about that, but I like'em a lot so, sure I guess I'll spend a little more then they probably should be. 8 dollars a figure...

ANYWAY! Here's the link to GAgraphics covarage(in Japanese) that I found on Heisei Democracy.

http://ga.sbcr.jp/mprize/010073/

[Herron]

Hobby Search has it listed but reservations are closed.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10072421


Just placed my order over @ CDJapan.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/goods/goods_detail.html?KEY=NEOSL-13013


Hobby Link is a blank, they may have it up later like always but its a gamble with em.

Only one I am waiting on now is the Ryoko Asakura version, skipped Kon's sister and Mikuru.


Wow they really are going to make them all, I'm gonna need more room.

I gave up after I got Haruhi and Mikuru.. :sweat:

While they're nice figures they for the price I just can't lay that down multiple times. I would like to get Yuki though and finish the main 3, but I'm doubtful I ever will. Not a high priority. I really liked the look of this on though, enough that for a split second I thought of ordering it when it popped up on Hobby Search. :sweat: I didn't, but I *thought* about it! :sdsmiley:

[Ashyukun]

Finally some news on these figures from Sega. And the color pics make me glad I ordered them... though I'm really shocked at how small they are, check out Yuki next to the pin!

Wow, those are small! The actual figures themselves are very close to the drawings and damned cute though... but quite small.

Though if I do end up getting them myself, that may be a good thing- it's the only way I'd fit them on the shelf with the rest of the Haruhi figures. :sweat:

[Fodder76]

Finally some news on these figures from Sega. And the color pics make me glad I ordered them... though I'm really shocked at how small they are, check out Yuki next to the pin! Worth 35 dollars? Hm, not so sure about that, but I like'em a lot so, sure I guess I'll spend a little more then they probably should be. 8 dollars a figure...

ANYWAY! Here's the link to GAgraphics covarage(in Japanese) that I found on Heisei Democracy.

http://ga.sbcr.jp/mprize/010073/

May I ask where you ordered them from? I love these figs and must own them. :)

Thanks!

[Herron]

Well I posted the link up a few post but here it is again,

http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?m...oducts_id=4179 (http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4179)
*Fixed Link*

[Chuplayer]

You messed up the link. It's got the ... in it.

EDIT: Found it. http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4179

[Herron]

You messed up the link. It's got the ... in it.

EDIT: Found it. http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4179
Oops, sorry. I wasn't thinking! Thanks for posting the correct link.

[Fodder76]

Thanks very much!!

[littleharlock]

Just some small piece of still noteworthy news regarding the upcoming Media Works Dengeki x Little Busters-EX figure release "wave" (http://www.animeondvd.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1331218&postcount=106). Senaka:Otaroad spotted on their (probably slightly NSFW) latest entry (http://www.senakablog.com/archives/2008/06/gshime.html) prototype versions of Kanata (to be released at the end of June with Dengeki Hime 2008/08) and Sasami (same release date just attached to Dengeki G's Magazine). I really like that they chose to do some more...adult poses for the heroines fitting for the nature (or better put rating) of LB-EX itself this time around. And it seems that they surprisingly managed to capture the original designs quite okay this time around...especially Kanata looks nice IMO.

[Gatts]

I saw this on Collection DX and thought I would share it:


Fantasies Made Reality
Yamato USA, in association with Yamato Co., Ltd., is exceeding pleased to introduce our very own line of collectibles: the Fantasy Figure Gallery. Our Fantasy Figure Gallery is a unique union of East and West as the leading portrait sculptors of Asia deliver the worlds of legendary fantasy artists from Europe and the Americas as only they are capable. What really excites us about this collection, though, what makes it so truly groundbreaking, is that we are able to make these gallery quality pieces affordable for all. Similar pieces may cost up to $350, but we’re bringing them to you for less than $100.

East-West Dream Team
We are further excited to present an incredible dream team of artists and sculptors assembled from around the world. We are humbled to welcome the talents of legendary fantasy artists Luis Royo, Dorian Cleavenger, Julie Bell, and Boris Vallejo whose works are brought to life by sculptors Shungo Yazawa, Plant-jzero Moekichi, and Heavy Gauge’s Tobe. Imagine no more as your Fantasy Figure Gallery becomes reality with Luis Royo’s Medusa sculpted by Shungo Yazawa, Dorian Cleavenger’s Akira by Plant-jzero Moekichi, and Boris Vallejo’s Monica’s Axe by Heavy Gauge’s Tobe with more to come.

Now this has me excited and worried at the same time. I would LOVE a Luis Royo or Boris Vallejo figure line. But PVC is ugh for those type of figures. I don't care what Yamato says about "advanced mold engineering, PAD printing, painting techniques, and stringent quality control" or what have you. Make the things resin and charge the money for it!

But alas, resin isn't going to sell as much as PVC so they won't be resin. :(

I'll buy them anyway though.

[Draneor]

A couple of notable figures were solicited today. Alter is releasing a Hayate (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/99935) from Nanoha in October and Jun Planning is releasing a Nagi (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/99971) from Hayate no Gotoku in July. The Hayate one is a must buy for me, but I'm not sure about the design on the Nagi one...

[The Great Bear]

Jun Planning is releasing a Nagi (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/99971) from Hayate no Gotoku in July.

I was waiting to see if more figures would be released from this show. I'm still waiting for one that I'll actually buy (did not like the poses for Hinagiku and Maria). And I'm not sold on this Nagi either.

[Fudce]

Jun Planning is releasing a Nagi (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/99971) from Hayate no Gotoku in July.

I was waiting to see if more figures would be released from this show. I'm still waiting for one that I'll actually buy (did not like the poses for Hinagiku and Maria). And I'm not sold on this Nagi either.

The Nagi is much better than the Maria and Hinagiku however..

I am still surprised at the lack of real character merchandise outside the three girls featured so far. I've seen very little Isumi, Sakuya, Saki, Council-trio, or Ayumu merchandise so far. You'd think that with such popular characters they'd be at least a little set of Gashapons for them, or even a keyring or phone tag each, but nope.

I've promised to buy whatever Ayumu Nishizawa stuff they release, but so far they've not taken me up on my offer. (other than the character CD)

[Fudce]

A couple of notable figures were solicited today. Alter is releasing a Hayate (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/99935) from Nanoha in October

I like... the tiny little Rein part is just too adorable for words, and Hayate is good on her own. I'm gonna be very tempted by this one I can tell.

Not a new figure, but I finally got around to ordering the Fate (A's) figure the other day. I've been wanting it for a while, but not got around to it until now.

[Draneor]

I like... the tiny little Rein part is just too adorable for words, and Hayate is good on her own. I'm gonna be very tempted by this one I can tell.

I just now noticed the price: 10,290円. >_< I have to get it, but damn that's expensive. I do wonder how they will get the book to "float."

[Draneor]

I am still surprised at the lack of real character merchandise outside the three girls featured so far. I've seen very little Isumi, Sakuya, Saki, Council-trio, or Ayumu merchandise so far.

There was a teacup (http://www.hlj.com/product/CSP28644) with Isumi, Sayaka, and Nagi on it. Oh, and Tama, but he doesn't count.^^
Then there is Broccoli's microfibre handkerchief/tsundere candy set (http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3575) (Ayumu has one). Most of the smaller items wouldn't make it online anyway. But yeah. Most of it does focus on Hinagiku since she is the most popular character in the manga polls. I don't really mind since I am a Hina-chan fan myself.^^ Maria and Nagi get most of the other love.

[Fudce]

I am still surprised at the lack of real character merchandise outside the three girls featured so far. I've seen very little Isumi, Sakuya, Saki, Council-trio, or Ayumu merchandise so far.

There was a teacup with Isumi, Sayaka, and Nagi on it. Oh, and Tama, but he doesn't count.^^

Aha, but that's a multiple-character piece. I'm talking things like my Hinagiku Tshirt, or the character towels, etc...

[The Great Bear]

So far, it seems that Hinagiku and Maria have generated the most character goods. I am also a bit surprised that Isumi and Sakaya, let alone Nagi, have not led to more. I'm not really that surprised that we haven't seen much from the Council Trio. They are relatively minor characters.

[superdry]

Jun Planning is releasing a Nagi (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/99971) from Hayate no Gotoku in July.

Yay, a Nagi figure is finally coming out. Unfortunately, it's not the greatest looking figure. I might just pick it up because I've always wanted a figure of Nagi.

[Evil SDude]

A couple of notable figures were solicited today. Alter is releasing a Hayate (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/99935) from Nanoha in October.
Must resist...........:sd: Oh well when it comes up for preorder at either HLJ or CDJapan I will most likely order it:sweat:. I will worry about finding space for it then....

[nakimushi]

Sorry for what may be considered a double post (http://animeondvd.com/aodvb/showthread.php?p=1350141#post1350141), but I figured this might be the better place to ask than in just the retail forums, since this thread is specifically about ordering figures.

How good is KidNemo on making sure they get pre-order import figures. They are considerably cheaper than RAC or importing, but if they don't fill all the orders, the discount isn't really worth much.

Sorry, if they are really reliable, I don't mean to cast doubt or aspersions on their good name, but I've never ordered from them.

Thanks,

[Draneor]

The figma line seems to be going strong, with a Tsukasa (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/100357) (Lucky ☆Star) figma in August. I think she looks really cute, but I'm still not sold on figures with moving parts.

[Njr Scrawl]

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/goods/goods_detail.html?KEY=NEOSL-12823#
:bowsmiley::nosebleed::beatingheart:

[RayeKinezono]

Mitsuki Hayase from Kiminozo - anyone ordered her?

I have. :cool: (Or rather, will when HLJ opens the preorder window on July 2nd.)

[Chuplayer]

Mitsuki Hayase from Kiminozo - anyone ordered her?

I have. :cool: (Or rather, will when HLJ opens the preorder window on July 2nd.)

I don't have her preordered, but I will be getting her. There were plenty of Haruka figures available for months after her release. I believe Mitsuki will be the same way. I just won't wait until there's one more left on the entire internet to order her like I did with Haruka.

[Draneor]

The manga situation at ADV may not be pleasing to all of the Yotsuba&! lovers out there. However, as far as figures are concerned, the future of Yotsuba&! is looking bright and cheerful with figures from Kaiyodo of Ayase Fuka (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/100593) in a swimsuit and of Ayase Ena (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/100594) hugging a teddy bear or a towel. Both are slated for September.

[coyotemalito]

Hi:


Does anyone knows if there will be exclusive figures for the San Diego Comic-Con?

At this time, I haven't heard of anything that will be released, so, any light on this will be of much help.

[Draneor]

Kotobukiya is releasing an undressing figure of Haruhi (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101580) in November. The figure appears to be semi-cast -offable, but not so much in a good way. Also in November, there is Index (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101582;jsessionid=A08695FC789E430615C0A48474594A33 ) (Toaru Majutsu no Index) and Noemi Itou, who appears to have been caught in the midst of dressing (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101584;jsessionid=A08695FC789E430615C0A48474594A33 ) (With You -Looking at forever-). In addition, it seems that Kusakabe Yuuki (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101581) will be the next in Kotobukiya's ToHeart2 maid line. Lastly, a more-safe-for-work-than-the-anime Minamoto Chizuru figure (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101232) is also being made (still may be NSFW though). Both are slated for October.

This one has been announced for a bit--I've just been lazy. In case you haven't heard yet, Wave is releasing a very cute figure of Osana Najimi in a white bikini (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101359) in October (Doujin Work).

Kotobukiya's Haruhi is a must buy for me. I could go either way on Wave's Najimi. Certainly, it's cheap enough. But Wave's quality hasn't been spectacular in my experience.

[Gatts]

Kotobukiya is releasing an undressing figure of Haruhi (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101580) in November.

Beach-side. She's wearing a swimsuit.

Also in November, there is some nun I don't know (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101582)

Toaru Majutsu no Index (http://project-index.net/) is a series of light novels that appears to be getting an anime soon. Her name is Index BTW.

[Jumbo]

Toaru Majutsu no Index (http://project-index.net/) is a series of light novels that appears to be getting an anime soon. Her name is Index BTW.

I hear the Manga isn't that bad either. I've been thinking on checking it out. The figure looks nice as well.

[super rats]

Kotobukiya is releasing an undressing figure of Haruhi (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101580) in November.

Cute, but I hope the end product isn't that glossy. Plus, what's up with the holes in her lower back? I might order it though...Yuki swimsuit version needs company.

[Shiroi Hane]

what's up with the holes in her lower back?
..nah, I'm not going to say anything.

[Chuplayer]

Kotobukiya is releasing an undressing figure of Haruhi (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101580) in November.

Cute, but I hope the end product isn't that glossy. Plus, what's up with the holes in her lower back? I might order it though...Yuki swimsuit version needs company.

:nosebleed: She will be mine. Especially since the goth loli version keeps on getting pushed back and back and back. I guess the holes are for the castoffableness, but I guess I'll just have to not look at her from behind if she's got them. It's not a deal breaker.

[KK1]

Kotobukiya is releasing an undressing figure of Haruhi (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101580) in November.

Cute, but I hope the end product isn't that glossy. Plus, what's up with the holes in her lower back? I might order it though...Yuki swimsuit version needs company.

Ahhh why are there soo many good Haruhi figures, I think those holes are just the creases where the bone that attaches the hips to the spine is (you have to be skinny to see them).

[Ashyukun]

This one has been announced for a bit--I've just been lazy. In case you haven't heard yet, Wave is releasing a very cute figure of Osana Najimi in a white bikini (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101359) in October (Doujin Work).

That definitely looks nice... but I'd rather have a good Tsuyuri figure. :sdsmiley:

[Draneor]

Well, Griffon heard our pleas and has graced us with a gothic lolita Mikuru (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101596) (as posted in the unofficial AOD IRC channel). But we all know it was because She willed it (although She did not will cast-offability, it seems).


That definitely looks nice... but I'd rather have a good Tsuyuri figure. :sdsmiley:

I admit I still haven't seen Doujin Work. I'm looking at you, Media Blasters. But osananajimi are my second favourite character type, after imouto. Plus, Najimi seems rather cute. Also, I'm a sucker for white bikinis.

[The Great Bear]

Well, Griffon heard our pleas and has graced us with a gothic lolita Mikuru (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101596) (as posted in the unofficial AOD IRC channel). But we all know it was because She willed it (although She did not will cast-offability, it seems).

A bit more interesting than the Haruhi one, though neither really appeals to me.

[Chuplayer]

Well, Griffon heard our pleas and has graced us with a gothic lolita Mikuru (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101596) (as posted in the unofficial AOD IRC channel). But we all know it was because She willed it (although She did not will cast-offability, it seems).

A bit more interesting than the Haruhi one, though neither really appeals to me.

I like the hair and the face, but the outfit doesn't do much for me. I will be skipping this one.

Still undecided about the Haruhi one, though. I really, really like her, but she keeps on getting pushed back, and that just makes her harder to fit inbetween my doll budget because as time goes on, I'm getting more and more into dolls.

[Dagger]

Well, Griffon heard our pleas and has graced us with a gothic lolita Mikuru (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101596) (as posted in the unofficial AOD IRC channel). But we all know it was because She willed it (although She did not will cast-offability, it seems).
MUST HAVE. I'm glad I held off on the gothloli Haruhi; they don't seem like they would go too well together, somehow. I hope the inevitable Yuki is as nice-looking as Mikuru.

[evilarrex]

Well, Griffon heard our pleas and has graced us with a gothic lolita Mikuru (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101596)


Much cuter than the Haruhi. Gonna preorder this one for sure! :)

[coyotemalito]

For all theShunya Yamashita fans out there (including me), Artstorm-Lilics have announced a new figure to be released on November: Kanal

Info here in japanese (slightly NSFW)

http://artstorm.co.jp/lilics_kanal.htm

If you happen to have his second artbook "Wild Flower", she's # 26 (Super Kanal-chan), and she will be modeled in the same pose as in the book.

[Chuplayer]

For all theShunya Yamashita fans out there (including me), Artstorm-Lilics have announced a new figure to be released on November: Kanal

Info here in japanese (slightly NSFW)

http://artstorm.co.jp/lilics_kanal.htm

If you happen to have his second artbook "Wild Flower", she's # 26 (Super Kanal-chan), and she will be modeled in the same pose as in the book.

*BOING*

[Draneor]

Jun Planning is releasing an apparently hideous casual-clothes Sumomo (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101712) from Nanatsuiro★Drops in September. I really hope this figure does not look as bad as that picture.

On a more positive note, Chara Ani is releasing a summer uniform Haruhi with a unique face (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101714). Personally, I kind of like this one. But more importanly, will the Haruhi figures ever stop?

Ah, and Alter is releasing Hemp (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101713) (Shuffle Memories) in November (DIAF). Hopefully, other characters will follow. Especially ones who haven't had a figure yet--like Sage and Sakura. <3

[Gatts]

But more importanly, will the Haruhi figures ever stop?

Hmm... I'd say a bit after Evangelion, Fate / Stay Night, and Ikkitousen.

[super rats]

On a more positive note, Chara Ani is releasing a summer uniform Haruhi with a unique face (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101714). Personally, I kind of like this one. But more importanly, will the Haruhi figures ever stop?


Gorgeous. I love that one. Really, just superb. As long as we get awesome looking figures like this, they can keep on keeping on the Haruhi thing.

[Ashyukun]

On a more positive note, Chara Ani is releasing a summer uniform Haruhi with a unique face (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101714). Personally, I kind of like this one. But more importanly, will the Haruhi figures ever stop?


That one does look rather good... but I've got plenty of Haruhi figures, so I'll have to pass.

[Chuplayer]

On a more positive note, Chara Ani is releasing a summer uniform Haruhi with a unique face (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101714). Personally, I kind of like this one. But more importanly, will the Haruhi figures ever stop?


That one does look rather good... but I've got plenty of Haruhi figures, so I'll have to pass.

I'm not passing. I will be passing on the goth loli and bikini ones, though. I unfortunately passed on that Max Factory one that got about sixteen runs too many times, and I don't feel like gambling with bootlegs nowadays. So, I'll get this one instead. I like the pose of the Max Factory one better, but this one looks nice, too. I especially like her face. She looks like an angel.

[fishsticks]

On a more positive note, Chara Ani is releasing a summer uniform Haruhi with a unique face (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101714). Personally, I kind of like this one. But more importanly, will the Haruhi figures ever stop?

It is a pretty cute figure, but i bet she's a leaner.

(DIAF)

Die in a fire?

[bluesilo]

After the Asa figure was posted I went to make a reserve...That will make a great news years gift for...myself.

[Chuplayer]

On a more positive note, Chara Ani is releasing a summer uniform Haruhi with a unique face (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/101714). Personally, I kind of like this one. But more importanly, will the Haruhi figures ever stop?

It is a pretty cute figure, but i bet she's a leaner.

Crap. You're probably right. Back to playing the "will it come out or will it not" game with the goth loli one or settle for the bikini one.

EDIT: HLJ lists the goth loli as discontinued. Either it sold out on preorders alone or it got canceled. Whatever.

[Gatts]

EDIT: HLJ lists the goth loli as discontinued. Either it sold out on preorders alone or it got canceled. Whatever.

The Grif Goth loli Haruhi was released. There are multiple reviews up for it. Like the one on Akiba Hobby (http://akibahobby.net/2008/07/griffon_haruhi_review.html). Not that this information will make you feel any better, but at least you know that you can get it one way or another (auction or re-release)

[Draneor]

EDIT: HLJ lists the goth loli as discontinued. Either it sold out on preorders alone or it got canceled. Whatever.

The Grif Goth loli Haruhi was released. There are multiple reviews up for it. Like the one on Akiba Hobby (http://akibahobby.net/2008/07/griffon_haruhi_review.html). Not that this information will make you feel any better, but at least you know that you can get it one way or another (auction or re-release)

Just on a side note, you can still snag her at Toy's Logic (http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3000), if you're interested.

[Chuplayer]

EDIT: HLJ lists the goth loli as discontinued. Either it sold out on preorders alone or it got canceled. Whatever.

The Grif Goth loli Haruhi was released. There are multiple reviews up for it. Like the one on Akiba Hobby (http://akibahobby.net/2008/07/griffon_haruhi_review.html). Not that this information will make you feel any better, but at least you know that you can get it one way or another (auction or re-release)

Just on a side note, you can still snag her at Toy's Logic (http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3000), if you're interested.

Thanks, but I think I'll pass. I already spent way too much on this doll I just got today. And it's not like there won't be another Haruhi figure I'll like. Perhaps there will be a new Haruhi doll instead :beatingheart: I wish I was into dolls back when the Azone Haruhi doll came out. Now you can't find her anywhere.

It just sucks that the goth loli's release status got fubar'd into not fitting my budget anymore.

[shannonleighd]

Itoshiki-sensei from Sayonara, Zetsubou Sensei is getting a Nendoroid figure. Here's some pics of the protoype over at Tomopop. (http://tomopop.com/post.phtml?pk=5117&un=DickMcVengeance&Nendroid%20Zetsubou-sensei%20figure%20is%20sending%20my%20wallet%20int o%20despair!)

Seems like an odd choice for a Nendoroid but I kind of like him.

[Talyn]

But more importanly, will the Haruhi figures ever stop?

Hmm... I'd say a bit after Evangelion, Fate / Stay Night, and Ikkitousen.


= never.... :rolleyes:

[Jumbo]

Itoshiki-sensei from Sayonara, Zetsubou Sensei is getting a Nendoroid figure. Here's some pics of the protoype over at Tomopop. (http://tomopop.com/post.phtml?pk=5117&un=DickMcVengeance&Nendroid%20Zetsubou-sensei%20figure%20is%20sending%20my%20wallet%20int o%20despair!)

Seems like an odd choice for a Nendoroid but I kind of like him.

If they can get away with Death note Nendoroids, then I'm welcome to more male figures that I'd actually be interested in purchasing.

[Draneor]

The Good Smile Company has realized that tsundere and nendoroid go together perfectly. And who better to illustrate than Shana (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/102145). Out in November.

Orchid Seed is offering a figure of Sun (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/102144) in November as well (Seto no Hanayome). It appears you get both her human and mermaid form. Personally, I would have preferred a Luna, but Sun does look kind of cute.

It seems Nanoha figures will never end, with Alter leading the charge with a Signum figure (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/102105) in December.

Lastly, Jiburiru (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/102106) from Jiburiru -The Devil Angel? is getting a figure.

[omo]

It seems Nanoha figures will never end, with Alter leading the charge with a Signum figure (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/102105) in December.

They just got started on the secondary characters! Of course it won't end (if ever...)

[fishsticks]

Has someone already posted this? Was not certain...
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10075115
I suppose we should never have doubted it would one day arrive...ah, blue...

[Rhodes]

Has someone already posted this? Was not certain...
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10075115
I suppose we should never have doubted it would one day arrive...ah, blue...

bugger

reservations already closed... this was the one I was looking forward to.

hlj still doesnt even list the previous one.

edit:
just checked and cdjapan has it listed but sold out :(

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/goods/goods_detail.html?KEY=NEOGDS-301#

[shannonleighd]

The Good Smile Company has realized that tsundere and nendoroid go together perfectly. And who better to illustrate than Shana (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/102145). Out in November.

I really am falling in love with a lot of the nendoroids. I have yet to buy one but I think I'll have to preorder Shana when she's available.

[littleharlock]

As unveilled via the cover according to the latest issue of E☆2 (http://www.etsu.jp/newest/) that'll go on sale tomorrow (2008/07/29) the second collaboration project with Miyagawa Takeshi (T's system (http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/tssystem/)) is in the works (with the previous figure project been TONY x Miyagawa Takeshi). And what gets me excited on this project is that it's TINKLE (http://www.ne.jp/asahi/tinker/bell/) that'll be involved!
Of course still too fresh for any drafts or promo images to be found on either the Official E☆2 HP nor Miyagawa's Circle page, but at least that one updated with some lovely unpainted kits (?) which are slated to be part of T's sytem's Wonder Festival participation (Hatsune Miku, Kudo, original PVC figure featuring designs by Misato Mitsumi and more Berry maid goodness ^_^) Btw. according to Miyagawa also a C.C. kit (Code Geass) is planned for Wonder Festival.

[Shiroi Hane]

Now this I like:

Shining Wind : Houmei 1:8 Pre-painted PVC Figure (http://www.yesasia.com/global/1010951437-0-0-0-en/info.html)

also:
Shining Wind : Mao 1:8 Pre-painted PVC Figure (http://www.yesasia.com/global/1011006330-0-0-0-en/info.html)
Shining Wind : Seena 1:8 Pre-painted PVC Figure (http://www.yesasia.com/global/1010951439-0-0-0-en/info.html)
Figure MEISTER : The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Beach Side Collection (http://www.yesasia.com/global/1010899012-0-0-0-en/info.html)

[evilarrex]

Has someone already posted this? Was not certain...
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10075115
I suppose we should never have doubted it would one day arrive...ah, blue...


Thats possibly the best looking from that range. ;)

[Rhodes]

Asakura Ryoko 1/4 scale FREEing back up for pre-order at Hobby Search.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10075115

[Lenneth]

I can't wait till the new Alter Haruhi is out. I'll be the first to preorder it!

[littleharlock]

Yujin is going to release a 1/8 scale figure of Melty (heroine of Nanase Aoi's Puchi Mon serialized in Shueisha's Ultra Jump (http://ultra.shueisha.co.jp/)).
Two versions will be put out - a Mekke! (Shueisha shopping site) on 300 units limited version that aside of different clothing coloration used, comes along with a Nanase Aoi signed print and a the regular edition. Both priced the same (5,800 Yen incl. tax) and slated for a December (2008/12/20) release, while pre-order deadline for Melty is set on 2008/10/06 (pre-orders accepted starting on 4th August 2008, the Mekke! special of course exclusively up for order at the online shop while the regular ed. will be put up for pre-order at most other hobby shops as well). Moreover according to Nanase Aoi's page Melty is slated to be exhibited at the upcoming WonderFestival 2008 Summer at Yujin's booth. More shots at both versions can be found at her Official site's post on that topic here (http://aoinanase.typepad.jp/seventh_heaven/2008/08/83srdxsrdxmekke.html)

• Puchi Mon Melty Figure Mekke! special ed. (https://www2.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/mekke/shop/s_seq.cgi?key=before&code=4530430138760)
• Puchi Mon Melty Figure regular ed. (https://www2.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/mekke/shop/s_seq.cgi?key=before&code=4530430139095)

[Jumbo]

Reports are finally starting to roll in on the actual event itself here (http://wcn.sakura.ne.jp/event/wf2008s/wf08s.html).

As opposed to the escalator accident that seemed to be getting national news headlines. Zepy at Canned Dogs has a good English write up of that here (http://zepy.momotato.com/2008/08/02/10-injured-as-escalator-fails-in-wonderfest/).

EDIT: The Japan Times also has a write up on the incident here (http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20080804a2.html).

[The Great Bear]

Reports are finally starting to roll in on the actual event itself here (http://wcn.sakura.ne.jp/event/wf2008s/wf08s.html).

Saw a few interesting figures there. Thanks for the link.

[jlazar]

Oh my goddess... a whole line of Lucky Star cheerleaders. Probably gasapon size, but I must have them...

http://wcn.sakura.ne.jp/event/wf2008s/photo/2158.jpg

[The Great Bear]

Oh my goddess... a whole line of Lucky Star cheerleaders. Probably gasapon size, but I must have them...

http://wcn.sakura.ne.jp/event/wf2008s/photo/2158.jpg

I guess, if you want to recreate the OP, now you can.

[Fudce]

Oh my goddess... a whole line of Lucky Star cheerleaders. Probably gasapon size, but I must have them...

http://wcn.sakura.ne.jp/event/wf2008s/photo/2158.jpg

I'd second that. I'd love a full line of Lucky Star Cheerleaders :)

[Jumbo]

More Wonfest reports + pics

[Jyouji Resource Fusoku] all three.
Link 1 (http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/dairy/2008/08/wonderfestival__5928.html)
Link 2 (http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/dairy/2008/08/wonderfestival__8958.html)
Link 3 (http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/dairy/2008/08/wonderfestival__e3b8.html)

[ascii.jp] (don't forget to page through them all.)
Link 4 (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/156/156588/)

EDIT: Oh, and um... yeah.... NSFW! ^^;

[Fudce]

More Wonfest reports + pics

This one (http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/05/gal_wf2008s_8301.jpg) is too awesome for words to describe.

[The Great Bear]

This one (http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/05/gal_wf2008s_8301.jpg) is too awesome for words to describe.

That one does look very fitting.

[Ty]

More Wonfest reports + pics

This one (http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/05/gal_wf2008s_8301.jpg) is too awesome for words to describe.

If you could actually have that many of them to display like that. Oh, yes, that would be too much win for any one man to handle. :catgirl:

[Jumbo]

Back again with the Famitsu.com report this time. The thumbs take a bit to load and are a little small but there is quite a selection.

Link 1 (http://www.famitsu.com/anime/news/1217157_1558.html)
Link 2 (http://www.famitsu.com/anime/news/1217156_1558.html)

Probably NSFW either.

[Fudce]

Back again with the Famitsu.com report this time. The thumbs take a bit to load and are a little small but there is quite a selection.

Link 1 (http://www.famitsu.com/anime/news/1217157_1558.html)
Link 2 (http://www.famitsu.com/anime/news/1217156_1558.html)

Probably NSFW either.

All of those figures, and not one was Ayumu Nishizawa :(

[The Great Bear]

Is there anyone not making a Hatsune Miku figure this year? :P

[Gatts]

Is there anyone not making a Hatsune Miku figure this year? :P

Easiest way to make a profit is to follow the fads. Some people will buy even crappy figures if they are of a certain character.

<-- has lots of crappy figures as proof.

[Ashyukun]

Easiest way to make a profit is to follow the fads. Some people will buy even crappy figures if they are of a certain character.

<-- has lots of crappy figures as proof.
Thankfully I don't have a lot... but yeah, certain characters are a must-buy even if I don't really like the way it looks (the Narue figure I've got is a perfect example... though at least it was dirt cheap).

[The Great Bear]

Easiest way to make a profit is to follow the fads. Some people will buy even crappy figures if they are of a certain character.

Of course.

<-- has lots of crappy figures as proof.

I'm a more discriminating collector. I only buy if I both like the figure and like the character.

[KomoriKiri]

Back again with the Famitsu.com report this time. The thumbs take a bit to load and are a little small but there is quite a selection.

Link 1 (http://www.famitsu.com/anime/news/1217157_1558.html)
Link 2 (http://www.famitsu.com/anime/news/1217156_1558.html)

Probably NSFW either.

Okay, I've been looking for a Hayate figure to complete the power trio. Looks like this (http://www.famitsu.com/sp/080804_wf08_1/066.html) is the one I'll be getting ^_^ Bonus for including Rein.

Wraith
"Do something flashy!"
-- Tomo ("Azumanga Web Daioh")

[Ashyukun]

All of those figures, and not one was Ayumu Nishizawa :(
Yeah, that does kind of suck. Though I'm pleased to see at least a few Strike Witches figures, even if they don't look quite right (probably more based on the OVA than the TV series...).

Stupidly many Nanoha (& co.) figures, though...

[Jumbo]

ascii.jp has some more shots up. Quite a few more shots up. ^^;

Link 1 (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/157/157493/)
Link 2 (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/157/157532/)

More NSFW stuff included.

[Fudce]

ascii.jp has some more shots up. Quite a few more shots up. ^^;

There are even more nice figures there, but again they fail since there are no Ayumu Nishizawa ones. They are getting closer (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/157/157346/img.html), however.

[Draneor]

but again they fail since there are no Ayumu Nishizawa ones. They are getting closer (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/157/157346/img.html), however.

Perhaps you should make one? ;)

[Fudce]

but again they fail since there are no Ayumu Nishizawa ones. They are getting closer (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/157/157346/img.html), however.

Perhaps you should make one? ;)

I wouldn't want to tarnish the image of Ayumu.

[Draneor]

I wouldn't want to tarnish the image of Ayumu.

It can't be worse than Nagi's manga.

[Andrew Cunningham]

I'd just like to point out that this Mikoto figure (http://www.famitsu.com/sp/080804_wf08_1/312.html) is awesome, even if Magical Index hasn't aired yet. Really looks like the illustrations, has the same energy.

[Ty]

Is there anyone not making a Hatsune Miku figure this year? :P

They have to. You wouldn't want the sky to fall would you? ;)

[Fudce]

I wouldn't want to tarnish the image of Ayumu.

It can't be worse than Nagi's manga.

Oh trust me, it can. When I was younger I made a piggy bank which had to be destroyed because it made a classmate cry.

[The Great Bear]

I wouldn't want to tarnish the image of Ayumu.It can't be worse than Nagi's manga.Oh trust me, it can. When I was younger I made a piggy bank which had to be destroyed because it made a classmate cry.

No clay for you.
…

Back to thread:

I'm still waiting for a Hinagiku figure that I actually like the look of (sorry, but I'm not that fascinated by the bicycle shorts).

The Sakuya one, on the other hand…is interesting.

[Jumbo]

Is there anyone not making a Hatsune Miku figure this year? :P

They have to. You wouldn't want the sky to fall would you? ;)

To keep this in perspective... Hey, look! Lucky Star Figures! To Heart 2 AD figures! ^^;

I don't see Hatsune as any more popular with the circles than the other more traditional anime/manga/novel/game trends. Especially when you look at many of the larger photo sets. We'd probably see more if it wasn't so hard for groups to get the one day rights to the character though. (This was a problem last winter I recall.)

[Ty]

The moral of the story being I should keep my 1.5 cents out of this thread probably.

[Fudce]

The moral of the story being I should keep my 1.5 cents out of this thread probably.

Save up and some day you'll be able to afford a figurine of your very own

[Jumbo]

ascii.jp just doesn't want to give up. Some of it is starting to look familiar but there is still quite a bit of stuff that's either new or I didn't pay enough attention to on the other sites.

Link 1 (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/159/159672/)
Link 2 (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/158/158399/index-3.html)
Link 3 (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/158/158878/)
Link 4 (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/158/158879/)

Again, NSFW.

[Andrew Cunningham]

Oh god, Gaken Kino (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/158/158651/img.html).

[Jumbo]

I'd say ascii.jp is done with Wonfes stuff but then they'd throw out another 10 or so pages of pictures.

Link (http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/159/159688/)

This is where all the Yoko figures ended up.

Also, it appears that Pinky-News has finished up thier report for the Pinky St. character related goods as well. (I really like the Alpha ones.)

Pinky-News Wonfes report Block A-E (http://pinky-news.com/wf2008s_repo_A.htm)

[littleharlock]

I'm pretty sure she's been shown or better put photographed among the recent Wonder Festival 2008 Summer reports, but anyways Good Smile Company came up with release details:

Ryougi Shiki Garan no Dou (http://goodsmile.info/products/gsc/2008/gsc0811-05.html)
Release: 2008/11 | Price: 6,500 Yen (incl. tax)

*So* beautiful I won't be able to resist (and that only a month past the ALTER's Hayate) >_<

[superdry]

I'd love to get a hold of those Hayate no Gotoku figures...I wonder if they were just one-off's created for the show or if they were done by a company.

That and the Pinky Street Miku Hatsune version is quite cute.

[bluesilo]

I'm all over those ef and Sola figures.

[evilarrex]

I'm pretty sure she's been shown or better put photographed among the recent Wonder Festival 2008 Summer reports, but anyways Good Smile Company came up with release details:

Ryougi Shiki Garan no Dou (http://goodsmile.info/products/gsc/2008/gsc0811-05.html)
Release: 2008/11 | Price: 6,500 Yen (incl. tax)

*So* beautiful I won't be able to resist (and that only a month past the ALTER's Hayate) >_<

LOL
I immediately preordered the same 2 figures. Hayate and Shiki are wuv!
I was actually trying to think of another nice looking pvc figure in a kimono and nothing really sprang to mind. :sd:

[JINROH]

Can someone please help me ? I ma kinda new to this,but want to start collecting them,slowly...

I want to buy/pre order the following figurines :

http://www.aaaanime.com/item/Figures/4525296020243.html

http://www.aaaanime.com/item/Figures/699788713082.html

http://www.hlj.com/product/WAVNF-51 (--- 1/10 Treasure Figure Collection Mikuru Asahina Bunny Girl Ver. PVC

I live in Canada,and want to know of a reputable place to get them ? Will TRSI carry them ? Do they normally carry figurines from AAA ? How are they on requests ?

Also are there any Black Lagoon or When They Cry figurines to be had ? TIA !!

[Draneor]

I live in Canada,and want to know of a reputable place to get them ? [...] Will TRSI carry them ? Do they normally carry figurines from AAA ? How are they on requests ?

RightStuf does carry figures from AAA. If they're not listed, shoot customer service off an email and see if they will post them. That said, RightStuf prices are pretty bad for figures. There are many other domestic options listed here (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1263659&postcount=1). I do not know how well they fare for Canadians. Personally, I'm fond of Robert's, Toys Logic (http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=witchblade), and Anime Xing as far as domestics go. Note that Toys Logic imports their figures from Japan and does not get them from AAA.


When They Cry figurines to be had ?

You won't find figures searching under "When They Cry." Instead, try "Higurashi" (http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?MacroType=ComMod&searchpage=top_page&Dis=-2&from=detail&Word=Higurashi). Most are out of print, however Banpresto has a Rena prize figure coming out this fall. You might be able to find some still around at certain stores or at conventions. If you absolutely must have a certain one, try Yahoo Auctions Japan. I have the Mega House Rena and it's a decent figure, if not anything to write home about. Higurashi, oddly enough, has not gotten a lot of professional figures.

Wave's 1/10 Treasure Figure Collection Mikuru Asahina Bunny Girl Ver. is out of print. BeNippon (http://benippon.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=10474&currency=USD&language=en) has one in stock though, if slightly higher than retail.

[JINROH]

I live in Canada,and want to know of a reputable place to get them ? [...] Will TRSI carry them ? Do they normally carry figurines from AAA ? How are they on requests ?

RightStuf does carry figures from AAA. If they're not listed, shoot customer service off an email and see if they will post them. That said, RightStuf prices are pretty bad for figures. There are many other domestic options listed here (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1263659&postcount=1). I do not know how well they fare for Canadians. Personally, I'm fond of Robert's, Toys Logic (http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=witchblade), and Anime Xing as far as domestics go. Note that Toys Logic imports their figures from Japan and does not get them from AAA.


When They Cry figurines to be had ?

You won't find figures searching under "When They Cry." Instead, try "Higurashi" (http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?MacroType=ComMod&searchpage=top_page&Dis=-2&from=detail&Word=Higurashi). Most are out of print, however Banpresto has a Rena prize figure coming out this fall. You might be able to find some still around at certain stores or at conventions. If you absolutely must have a certain one, try Yahoo Auctions Japan. I have the Mega House Rena and it's a decent figure, if not anything to write home about. Higurashi, oddly enough, has not gotten a lot of professional figures.

Wave's 1/10 Treasure Figure Collection Mikuru Asahina Bunny Girl Ver. is out of print. BeNippon (http://benippon.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=10474&currency=USD&language=en) has one in stock though, if slightly higher than retail.



Thank you for the help ! I placed a few orders.RACS is pricy.I went with those other shops.All I wanted to order was one single 27 dollar figurine,but I
ended up buying about 150 worth,and another 120 in pre orders. :blush:

I need to sayt away from those model sites.Anime dvd's are expensive enough as is.

[coyotemalito]

Wave will release a new figure as part of their line called "Dream Tech", the new character will be Karen Onodera from Please Twins, and frankly this is one of the best figures of her (the previous ones have been mediocre IMO_)


HQ pics here: http://www.hobby-wave.com/DreamTech/karen/index.html

[Gatts]

Wave will release a new figure as part of their line called "Dream Tech", the new character will be Karen Onodera from Please Twins, and frankly this is one of the best figures of her (the previous ones have been mediocre IMO_)

The reason why I'm skipping this particular Dream Tech figure is because the pose is a bit too much like the old Max Factory Karen/Miina (http://www.hlj.com/product/MAX04010) figure only with white undies instead of yellow and green (oh and kneeling).

When I compare most of the Wave figures to other similar released figures I normally take the alternate. For example the Taiga Aisaka figure (http://www.hlj.com/product/WAVNF-63) doesn't look quite as good as the one being put out by Max Factory (http://www.hlj.com/product/MAX04088) (both based on the same illustration).

I'm tempted to pick up Xtecy (http://www.hlj.com/product/WAVDT-41) and I've picked up a few of their Treasure Figure Collection 1/10 and 1/12 scale figures, but I normally take a wait and see if another company will release a similar figure attitude.

[Chuplayer]

Wave will release a new figure as part of their line called "Dream Tech", the new character will be Karen Onodera from Please Twins, and frankly this is one of the best figures of her (the previous ones have been mediocre IMO_)


HQ pics here: http://www.hobby-wave.com/DreamTech/karen/index.html

Is she... masturbating?

[jlazar]

Wave will release a new figure as part of their line called "Dream Tech", the new character will be Karen Onodera from Please Twins, and frankly this is one of the best figures of her (the previous ones have been mediocre IMO_)


HQ pics here: http://www.hobby-wave.com/DreamTech/karen/index.html

Is she... masturbating?

No, just adjusting her panties...

...after masturbating, of course. :)

[Chuplayer]

Wave will release a new figure as part of their line called "Dream Tech", the new character will be Karen Onodera from Please Twins, and frankly this is one of the best figures of her (the previous ones have been mediocre IMO_)


HQ pics here: http://www.hobby-wave.com/DreamTech/karen/index.html

Is she... masturbating?

No, just adjusting her panties...

...after masturbating, of course. :)

Does that pose make sense in context? I've never seen the series.

[ZenAmako]

I couldn't resist, and preordered the 1/8 Gwendolyn from Odin Sphere by Alter. I love the art in the PS2 game, and this figure is pretty sharp as well.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10076257

It's too bad I don't have anywhere to display my figures. Even so, didn't want to risk missing out on this one.

[Evil SDude]

Hobby Search have an amoured Saber figure by Gift up for pre-order.
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10076424

Despite aready having 7 Saber with sword figures I caved in & pre-ordered this one as well.:sd: (one can never have enough Saber with sword figures :sdsmiley:)

[Herron]

Hobby Search have an amoured Saber figure by Gift up for pre-order.
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10076424

Despite aready having 7 Saber with sword figures I caved in & pre-ordered this one as well.:sd: (one can never have enough Saber with sword figures :sdsmiley:)

I really *really* liked this figure and I was seconds away from preordering, but decided not to. I'm trying to stop buying figures(and putting my money on anime and manga).

I do have the nendoroids Shana and Sakura(from that Penguin show) on order though. :sweat: Slightly cheaper... then the usual 60-80. But still I'm trying to cut them out too.

Even still I can't stop looking at the new figures.

[evilarrex]

Hobby Search have an amoured Saber figure by Gift up for pre-order.
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10076424

Despite aready having 7 Saber with sword figures I caved in & pre-ordered this one as well.:sd: (one can never have enough Saber with sword figures :sdsmiley:)


Errrm no. Especially this one.
I have a 2 other Armour Saber figs already (together with the Alter Maid Saber and the HobbyJapan "Toast" Saber and I still caved in and ordered this one. :sd:
Still waiting for a decent Ilya. Feh.....

[Fodder76]

I hope this is the correct thread to ask this question:

Are there any sites that are good for tracking down older, no longer 'in print' figures? I'm trying to track down the Anemone Eureka Seven PVC from about 3 years ago and I'm having a heck of a time. Obviously I've been checking Ebay, but I've had no luck there.

Any other suggestions? Not sure if there is any kind of great site I'm totally unaware of. Even a 'used' version would be fine as long as its in good shape of course.

Thanks very much!

[coyotemalito]

I hope this is the correct thread to ask this question:

Are there any sites that are good for tracking down older, no longer 'in print' figures? I'm trying to track down the Anemone Eureka Seven PVC from about 3 years ago and I'm having a heck of a time. Obviously I've been checking Ebay, but I've had no luck there.

Any other suggestions? Not sure if there is any kind of great site I'm totally unaware of. Even a 'used' version would be fine as long as its in good shape of course.

Thanks very much!

It's really hard to track a popular figure, and since Ebay is always the first option, and you got nothing, then you can try:

JPQueen.- They rarely sell figures since thy focus more on manga and doujinshi

Yahoo! Japan Auction.- For this one, you need a proxy bidder (someone who does all the work for you, for a price of course), since most of the sellers don't ship overseas.

This two are the ones I can remember at this time, someone on this forum will be willing to help you.

My advice is to wait for someone to put the figure(s) you want on eBay. From experience, I have been lucky with some really old figures I always wanted to have and I could get from there.

[coyotemalito]

Hobby Search have an amoured Saber figure by Gift up for pre-order.
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10076424

Despite aready having 7 Saber with sword figures I caved in & pre-ordered this one as well.:sd: (one can never have enough Saber with sword figures :sdsmiley:)


For me with the Saber sculped by BOME is more than enuf. A good figure for a decent price, what else can I ask?

[Fodder76]

I hope this is the correct thread to ask this question:

Are there any sites that are good for tracking down older, no longer 'in print' figures? I'm trying to track down the Anemone Eureka Seven PVC from about 3 years ago and I'm having a heck of a time. Obviously I've been checking Ebay, but I've had no luck there.

Any other suggestions? Not sure if there is any kind of great site I'm totally unaware of. Even a 'used' version would be fine as long as its in good shape of course.

Thanks very much!

It's really hard to track a popular figure, and since Ebay is always the first option, and you got nothing, then you can try:

JPQueen.- They rarely sell figures since thy focus more on manga and doujinshi

Yahoo! Japan Auction.- For this one, you need a proxy bidder (someone who does all the work for you, for a price of course), since most of the sellers don't ship overseas.

This two are the ones I can remember at this time, someone on this forum will be willing to help you.

My advice is to wait for someone to put the figure(s) you want on eBay. From experience, I have been lucky with some really old figures I always wanted to have and I could get from there.

Alright, I'll just continue to be patient with Ebay. Thanks very much!

[Draneor]

I'm trying to track down the Anemone Eureka Seven PVC from about 3 years ago and I'm having a heck of a time.

beNippon (http://benippon.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=10452) has a used copy. You will, however, pay for it. A quick search of Yahoo Auctions Japan did not generate any hits for it. Conventions can also be a good place to pick up out-of-print figures, as long as you keep an eye out for bootlegs. The same can be said for eBay, as another poster mentioned.

[Fodder76]

I'm trying to track down the Anemone Eureka Seven PVC from about 3 years ago and I'm having a heck of a time.

beNippon (http://benippon.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=10452) has a used copy. You will, however, pay for it. A quick search of Yahoo Auctions Japan did not generate any hits for it. Conventions can also be a good place to pick up out-of-print figures, as long as you keep an eye out for bootlegs. The same can be said for eBay, as another poster mentioned.

Thanks! I actually just found that shortly before seeing your reply. Yeah, a bit pricey for my tastes, but if I had no other choice I may go with it.

Is there any kind of reference that I can look at to easily identify bootlegs? Any wiki page on it or anything? How common is it in the statue industry?

[Riari]

Soooo. I'm hoping someone here has heard of anything about this. :catgirl:

While browsing on Square-Enix's US online store (http://www.square-enix-shop.com/usa/index.cfm), I saw that there is going to be a Kingdom Hearts Formation Arts Vol. 03. It's on their flash banner in the upcoming section. (Though you can see all six at their flash banner on the Japanese online store (http://www.square-enix-shop.com/jp/index.cfm?site_id=1).)

I have the first two sets, so I'm very excited to see that they're going to continue the series.

[Shiroi Hane]

It seems there is a new "cold cast" Eclair Kiddy Grade figure:

http://www.hlj.com/product/MUSKG03SR
http://www.yesasia.com/global/1011932201-0-0-0-en/info.html
http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5174

..and it is flipping expensive.

[evilarrex]

It seems there is a new "cold cast" Eclair Kiddy Grade figure:

http://www.hlj.com/product/MUSKG03SR
http://www.yesasia.com/global/1011932201-0-0-0-en/info.html
http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5174

..and it is flipping expensive.

Goodness knows I'm not a big fan of Donut Grade, but that Eclair's face looks pretty off model.

[The Great Bear]

It seems there is a new "cold cast" Eclair Kiddy Grade figure..and it is flipping expensive.

I like Eclair, but I'm not really liking that model.

[Talyn]

It seems there is a new "cold cast" Eclair Kiddy Grade figure..and it is flipping expensive.

I like Eclair, but I'm not really liking that model.

I'd prefer her on her back..... :catgirl: what?

[cantaperme]

Zodd & Wyald Statue is up for pre-order. Are tehre any other collectors here besides me?

http://www.art-of-war.co.jp/english/index.php

[Jumbo]

It's been confirmed (http://www.kaiyodo.co.jp/wf/) that the Feb. 2009 Winter Wonderfestival has been canceled. Reasoning seems to be from the ongoing investigation into the escalator accident that occurred during last summers event.

Zepy at canned dogs has a post up about this as well. (link (http://zepy.momotato.com/2008/10/10/wonder-festival-2009-winter-cancelled/))

Quite depressing. Hopefully things will get squared away in time for the 2009 summer event.

[jlazar]

It's been confirmed (http://www.kaiyodo.co.jp/wf/) that the Feb. 2009 Winter Wonderfestival has been canceled. Reasoning seems to be from the ongoing investigation into the escalator accident that occurred during last summers event.


So the escalator hasn't been fixed yet? Or are they saying something about wonder festival makes the escalators more dangerous?

This seems like a over-reaction to me.

[Natsume_Maya]

Umm, I hope this hasn't been posted before.

Dennou Figure Arisu
A virtual figure. A "world first" :P
You need a computer and webcam. Place the special computer cube in front of your webcam and the figure will appear on the screen. Use the computer stick to prod the virtual figure, change clothing, give gifts etc.

See here for more details (and various Youtube clips):
http://www.geishatokyo.com/jp/ar-figure/figure.html

[Ashyukun]

Umm, I hope this hasn't been posted before.

Dennou Figure Arisu
A virtual figure. A "world first" :P
You need a computer and webcam. Place the special computer cube in front of your webcam and the figure will appear on the screen. Use the computer stick to prod the virtual figure, change clothing, give gifts etc.

See here for more details (and various Youtube clips):
http://www.geishatokyo.com/jp/ar-figure/figure.html

OK, I've gotta admit that technology-wise that's pretty cool... but also very, very strange. I think I'll stick with non-virtual figures, personally...

[Gatts]

So the escalator hasn't been fixed yet? Or are they saying something about wonder festival makes the escalators more dangerous?

This seems like a over-reaction to me.

If they don't know the exact cause of the issue, then it's safer to avoid it happening again. There's a lot of people going to these events. Lots of weight and stress on the escalators which run for the entire event. It sucks for most of the figure industry since Wonder Festival is a big money event for most figure makers, but safety has to come first.

[littleharlock]

So the escalator hasn't been fixed yet? Or are they saying something about wonder festival makes the escalators more dangerous?

This seems like a over-reaction to me.

If they don't know the exact cause of the issue, then it's safer to avoid it happening again. There's a lot of people going to these events. Lots of weight and stress on the escalators which run for the entire event. It sucks for most of the figure industry since Wonder Festival is a big money event for most figure makers, but safety has to come first.

No doubt about that - safety has to come first for every event host and organizer. And I guess such a move shows that it's up to a huge part for the organizer wether or not to make such a decision - especially due to the fact that Comiket74 (gladly!) was held a mere few weeks past the escalator incident left alone a similar cancelation of upcoming events held at Big Sight (i.e. C75) is not (yet) announced. Nevertheless it's a pity the organizers of WF (Kaiyodo if I'm not wrong) cancelled the Winter ed. altogether though...I mean apparently it worked without that escalator for C74 and other events which don't attract less of a crowd.
And while admitted I have no clue how property management in Japan works or is supposed to, it still puzzles me that despite the incident having occurded in early August this year, they didn't manage to fix the problem in the meantime (I'm inclined to believe such a problem wouldn't restrict itself to events held at Big Sight rather then the daily tourists visiting the sight as well?)

[Natsume_Maya]

No doubt about that - safety has to come first for every event host and organizer. And I guess such a move shows that it's up to a huge part for the organizer wether or not to make such a decision - especially due to the fact that Comiket74 (gladly!) was held a mere few weeks past the escalator incident

Perhaps it's a cultural thing. Since the accident occurred at Wonder Festival, the organisers of that particular event cancel one as a sign of their remorse etc. Sort of like when a celebrity gets in trouble: they apologise publicly, TV sponsors etc pull contracts with them, then after what's considered a reasonable period on the outer, they're back in everyone's good books and re-establish contracts.

Since it didn't occur at Comiket, they don't feel a need to go to such lengths.

left alone a similar cancelation of upcoming events held at Big Sight (i.e. C75) is not (yet) announced.

Aren't the dates for C75 already fixed? 28 to 30 December. I doubt they'd cancel it after having already solicited for the catalogues etc.

[Gatts]

especially due to the fact that Comiket74 (gladly!) was held a mere few weeks past the escalator incident left alone a similar cancelation of upcoming events held at Big Sight (i.e. C75) is not (yet) announced.

From what I remember, they had a number of sections closed during C74 and people were complaining about worse crowds than usual. Also, as mentioned by Natsume_Maya, the C75 date was set back before C74 even occurred.
http://www.comiket.co.jp/info-a/C75/C75info.html

[littleharlock]

No doubt about that - safety has to come first for every event host and organizer. And I guess such a move shows that it's up to a huge part for the organizer wether or not to make such a decision - especially due to the fact that Comiket74 (gladly!) was held a mere few weeks past the escalator incident

Perhaps it's a cultural thing. Since the accident occurred at Wonder Festival, the organisers of that particular event cancel one as a sign of their remorse etc. Sort of like when a celebrity gets in trouble: they apologise publicly, TV sponsors etc pull contracts with them, then after what's considered a reasonable period on the outer, they're back in everyone's good books and re-establish contracts.

Seems to be likely. Reading through the various reportings on WF 2005 Winter cancelation it appears as if most of them make mention of that the escalator incident and the circumstances that led to it has not been fully *investigated* yet...which makes one wonder wether the escalator in question itself has been repaired yet though.

Also with the mention of saftey comes first, I think it also should be noted that the orginazers of Comiket didn't totally ignore the accident as well. In fact soon past the escalator WF incident they put up an information page (http://www.comiket.co.jp/info-a/C74/C74Oshirase.html) within which the escalator is given some focus through a paragraph as well. As far as I followed news in these regards the majority of artists/Circles that attended C74 in summer also linked to this information page and some Circles even called to their fans to keep the event guidelines (such as the "no running" one) in mind when visiting Big Sight for C74.
So it's not like the escalator accident didn't leave some influence on Comiket74 or as if the organizers ignored that altogether - in fact I do consider such actions like as done by them also with the help of artist/Circles to spread such news/information to be the utmost best way to set preventive actions for more trouble to occur while still holding up event schedules as well.


Aren't the dates for C75 already fixed? 28 to 30 December. I doubt they'd cancel it after having already solicited for the catalogues etc.

Which is what I doubt as well - mainly due to the catalogue pre-orders set (and well the date has been announced as usual back during the last event - C74 - was held). But stranger things did happen which is why I said a Comiket cancelation (god beware ^_~) has not (yet) been announced. I'd assume in case the escalator would still not run 'till late December (or even *if*) that the organizer of Comiket most likely puts up another information page as the one for C74

[Shiroi Hane]

I've just seen a gorgeous Index figure on CDJapan:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/goods/goods_detail.html?KEY=NEOSL-13859