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Today in Preorders

September 27, 2016 Kitto Katsu 1 Comment

The last couple of days of preorder updates show a few fancy exclusive items!

Firstly, from Amakuni and Hobby Japan, we have two very attractive blondes from two prolific artists – Namaniku ATK and Tsuji Santa! Ashikaga Chachamaru Wedding ver. has been made to match with the previously announced Sansei Muramasa and like Sansei, she also casts off. This Chachamaru has both a Regular and a Limited Edition available, though both are Exclusive to Hobby Japan. The Limited Edition comes with a bonus clearfile set.

Character: Ashikaga Chachamaru Wedding ver.
Series: Soukou Akki Muramasa
Manufacturer: Amakuni
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥12,019 (Before Tax)
Release Date: June 2017
Run: Limited + Exlcusive (Regular ver)

Character: Ashikaga Chachamaru Wedding ver.
Series: Soukou Akki Muramasa
Manufacturer: Amakuni
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥13,130 (Before Tax)
Release Date: June 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive

‘Shinwa Taisen Gilgamesh Knight’ is also seeing a long awaited figure of Deena Challenger. With her fancy weapon and motorbike, she’s definitely something to admire for the details. She is also limited to Hobby Japan.

Character: Deena Challenger
Series: Shinwa Taisen Gilgamesh Knight
Manufacturer: Amakuni
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥20,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive

And the last from the Exclusive set, we have ‘High School Fleet’s Wilhelmina Braunschweig Ingenohl Friedeburg. Limited and Exclusive to Aniplex+, she is made to go along with the previously announced Misaki Akeno. Her flowing coat is particularly lovely!

Character: Wilhelmina Braunschweig Ingenohl Friedeburg
Series: High School Fleet
Manufacturer: Aniplex
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥12,037 (Before Tax)
Release Date: July 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive

From Medicom Toy, we have more Pokemon products, which is fantastic for the fans out there who have been waiting a long time for high quality products of the characters! This is of Diantha from ‘Pokemon XY’ and even comes with a Gardevoir.

Character: Diantha + Gardevoir
Series: Pokemon XY
Manufacturer: Medicom Toy
Category: Non-Scale
Price: ¥6,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: June 2017
Run: Standard

Moving to the GSC umbrella, we have Rise Kujikawa in her Arabian Armour outfit from the dancing game ‘Persona 4: Dancing All Night’ being made by Aquamarine! The details on her are wonderful and the gold is looking very classy, rather that gaudy. The only thing holding back this wonderful figures are her eyes; yikes!

Character: Rise Kujikawa
Series: Persona 4: Dancing All Night
Manufacturer: Aquamarine
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥14,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: May 2017
Run: Standard

Fans of the recent anime about Japanese sweets, ‘Dagashi Kashi’, will be very happy to see this figure of Shidare Hotaru holding the ever-popular Umaibo! Her eyes are perfectly replicated and her typical outfit shows off all the right areas.

Character: Shidare Hotaru
Series: Dagashi Kashi
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥12,778 (Before Tax)
Release Date: July 2017
Run: Standard

While figma fans have been seeing very little good stuff lately, today definitely is a change from that. Even moreso for those who are fans of ‘The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess”! Not only do we have Link but we also have Zelda! Link comes with both a Standard and a DX ver. for those of you who are keen to have lots of weapon and display choices!

Character: Link
Series: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princes
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: figma
Price: ¥5,093 (Before Tax)
Release Date: May 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Link DX ver.
Series: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princes
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: figma
Price: ¥6,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: May 2017
Run: Standard

Zelda is just as intricately sculpted, and comes with both her sword and the Bow of Light, however she comes with only two faces.

Character: Zelda
Series: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princes
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: figma
Price: ¥5,556 (Before Tax)
Release Date: May 2017
Run: Standard

‘Berserk’ fans are also seeing some more love! This time we’re seeing more God Hand members; Slan, named the ”Whore Princess of the Uterine Sea” by the Skeleton Knight, as well as a figFIX figure of the silent and eerie Conrad. It would seem that Slan is nude, so this is a first for the world of figma! figma Void and figma Ubik are currently in production, and it would appear that these will also be released together as Slan and Conrad are being released.

Character: Slan + Conrad
Series: Berserk
Manufacturer: FREEing
Category: figma + figFIX
Price: ¥13,704 (Before Tax)
Release Date: May 2017
Run: Standard

And never short of love, we have more Nendoroids! One of the well loved lead of ‘Love Live: Sunshine’, Chika Takami in her outfit from the song ‘Aozora Jumping Heart’! It’s also been announced that all the girls will be made, so don’t hesitate if you were concerned about this! And similar to the original Love Live set, she will also come with a Stage Base & Small and Large Nendoroid Base Extension Parts as a bonus if ordered through the Good Smile Online Shop!

Character: Chika Takami
Series: LoveLive! Sunshine!
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥3,241 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February
Run: Standard

And last but certainly not least, we also have another Peko-Chan, dressed up in her school uniform. She even comes with an adorable puppy with the less-than-imaginative name of Dog.

Character: Peko-Chan School ver.
Series: Fujiya Peko-chan
Manufacturer: Play Future
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,444 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

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Today in Preorders

September 21, 2016 Kitto Katsu Leave a comment

So in an effort to get updates to you sooner, I’m going to quicken my updates to daily, or bi-daily if there are no/very few updates! So for today, let’s see what is up for preorder!

From Kotobukiya and up for preorder yesterday, we have an ARTFX Green Lantern 1/6th Scale! Designed to go with a ‘Justice League’ set, he definitely has a powerful presence.

Character: Green Lantern
Series: Green Lantern
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/6th Scale
Price: ¥12,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Mentioned in a previous TWIP as a Valve Shop Exclusive, the ‘DOTA’ figures are now available in the standard shops! All set for a release in February 2017, these all look really well made and you will be able to find reviews of these to help you decide if you need them yourself.

Character: Anti-Mage
Series: DOTA 2
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company/Valve
Category: figma
Price: ¥4,167 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Windranger
Series: DOTA 2
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company/Valve
Category: figma
Price: ¥4,167 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Dragon Knight
Series: DOTA 2
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company/Valve
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,167 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Mirana
Series: DOTA 2
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company/Valve
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,167 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

While we continue to look at Western IPs, we also have ‘The Legend of Korra’s’ main character, Korra! Previously very limited in availability, Good Smile have today announced that she will be available Worldwide and the new parts that had been previously teased will be available for everyone who has ordered her (yay!).

Character: Korra
Series: The Legend of Korra
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,444 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Additionally in the space of strong female characters, we have a Nendoroid S-Class Rank 2 superhero, ‘One-Punch Man’s’ ~Tornado of Terror~ Tatsumaki. Her naturally curly green hair also comes with an interchangeable version to display the hair more ruffled up after using her esper abilities, of which debris is also included. Definitely a must have to go with Genos and Saitama.

Character: Tatsumaki
Series: One-Punch Man
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,444 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Today is truly a “strong woman” day, with a figma of Celty also up for preorder! Ikebukuro’s ‘Headless Rider’ comes with her mobile device, sickle and smoke effect parts to display her without her helmet.

Character: Celty Sturluson
Series: DuRaRaRa!! X2
Manufacturer: FREEing
Category: figma
Price: ¥5,074 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Standard

And more strong girls… I mean… Wait.

Next we have Okurikara, from ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-‘ the aloof sword that would rather get things done alone. His details have all been really well replicated and as with the rest of the set, he comes with a round base with his symbol. Also orders from the Good Smile Online Shop comes with a Rubber Strap.

Character: Okurikara
Series: Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-
Manufacturer: Orange Rouge
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,167 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

From the incredibly popular ‘Fate/stay night’ spin-off series ‘Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz!’ comes a figure of the main character Illyasviel von Einzbern in her ‘beast’ mode! The second figure of her in this outfit, I think the differences between the Broccoli version makes her much cuter to the eye!

Character: Illyasviel von Einzbern Beast ver.
Series: Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz!
Manufacturer: Aquamarine
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Standard

From ‘My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO!’ comes Yukino Yukinoshita in a kimono based on some official artwork! Her long black hair matches with the purple kimono her face and curves can be enjoyed from all angles!

Character: Yukino Yukinoshita
Series: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO!
Manufacturer: Souyokusha
Category: 1/6th Scale
Price: ¥12,778 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

‘Ikkitousen: Extravaganza Epoch’ seeing figures after all these years, comes a yukata figure of Kanu Unchou! Wearing a loose yukata which shows off her beautiful skin tone and shapely body, she has a very sexy charm which is very appropriate for the series.

Character: Kanu Unchou Yukata ver.
Series: Ikkitousen: Extravaganza Epoch
Manufacturer: FREEing
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥10,926 (Before Tax)
Release Date: March 2017
Run: Standard

And lastly, from Kotobukiya, we have an adorable figure of Shimada Alice from ‘Girls und Panzer der Film’. As the commander of the Selection University’s Senshadou team and a rival to the Nishizumi house, this figure shows her shyness and age, carrying Boko and a feature of him on the base.

Character: Shimada Alice
Series: Girls und Panzer der Film
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: March 2017
Run: Standard

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Last Week in Preorders

September 21, 2016 Kitto Katsu Leave a comment

Starting with a Limited and Exclusive from Aniplex+, Megumi Katou from the really good anime ‘Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata’ is up for preorder. She is in a really classy pink kimono and definitely doesn’t look boring. Unfortunately Aniplex+ doesn’t ship to international customers for anyone keen for her will have to use a proxy or a forwarding service.

Character: Megumi Katou Kimono ver.
Series: Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata
Manufacturer: Aniplex
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥11,111 (Before Tax)
Release Date: July 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive

‘Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka??’ is such an incredibly sweet anime and Kafuu Chino is getting a host of figures, all of them adorable! The Alice Style figure from Aquamarine is adding to this quota and they have done a great job making her look appealing.

Character: Kafuu Chino Alice ver.
Series: Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka??
Manufacturer: Aquamarine
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥12,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

The next in the ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ set from GSC is the dignified German ship, Bismark. In particular, Bismark Kai! Following the previous ships, her pose matches that of her card.

Character: Bismark Kai
Series: Kantai Collection -KanColle-
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥18,333 (Before Tax)
Release Date: June 2017
Run: Standard

From FREEing, the next Bunny version figure in their series is of ‘Saki Zenkoku-hen’ character, Haramura Nodaka. In 1/4th scale, her chest must be huge! Her price certainly seems to reflect that.

Character: Haramura Nodaka Bunny ver.
Series: Saki Zenkoku-hen
Manufacturer: FREEing
Category: 1/4th Scale
Price: ¥22,963 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

A long awaited figure from Flare, Subaru and Aoi from ‘Houkago no Pleiades’ is looking pretty in pastel! A swimsuit version of these two girls, based on work by the incredible artist, Anmi.

Character: Subaru + Aoi Swimsuit ver.
Series: Houkago no Pleiades
Manufacturer: Flare
Category: Non-Scale
Price: ¥16,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: May 2017
Run: Standard

Chinese manufacturer, Myethos, continues to blow people away with their crazy sculpts. This one is from ‘The Legend of Sword and Fairy’, of Zhao Ling-Er. With her removable cape and incredibly detailed water base, they’re definitely giving Japanese companies a run for their money.

Character: Zhao Ling-Er
Series: The Legend of Sword and Fairy
Manufacturer: Myethos
Category: Non-Scale
Price: ¥11,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Standard

In the world of Nendoroids, we see two new releases of male characters have come up, of Lin Setsu A from ‘Thunderbolt Fantasy’ and Nakahara Chuuya from ‘Bungou Stray Dogs’ who comes with a Rubber Strap as a bonus when ordered on the Good Smile Online Shop. How classy do they both look?

Character: Nakahara Chuuya
Series: Bungou Stray Dogs
Manufacturer: Orange Rouge
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,167 (Before Tax)
Release Date: March 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Lin Setsu A
Series: Thunderbolt Fantasy Tourikenyuuki
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,444 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

The world of figma has been pretty quiet, with only ‘Kyuukyoku Choujin R’ seeing a figure of R. Tanaka Ichirou. He also comes with a bonus faceplate if ordered through the Good Smile Online Shop.

Character: R. Tanaka Ichirou
Series: Kyuukyoku Choujin R
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: figma
Price: ¥6,944 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Standard

From Bandai’s S.H.Figuarts line, we see Cure Muse from ‘Suite PreCure”. As with most S.H.Figuarts these days, she is limited and exclusive to P-Bandai who do not ship to international customers.

Character: Cure Muse
Series: Suite PreCure
Manufacturer: Bandai
Category: S.H.Figuarts
Price: ¥5,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: March 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive

Going into the world of lewd ladies, we see numerous classy looking figures. Firstly from Skytube, we have a figure of Hisasi’s Original Character, Chie. Based on artwork by the artist, the figure comes with the fence and stone seat she sits on, and she also casts off entirely.

Character: Chie
Series: Hisasi Original Character
Manufacturer: Alphamax
Category: 1/6th Scale
Price: ¥14,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

From Orchid Seed, ‘To Heart 2’ is still seeing figures! This Samurai ver. of Kousaka Tamaki looks very classy and very detailed. Definitely a worthwhile figure for fans of the character.

Character: Kousaka Tamaki
Series: To Heart 2 Dungeon Travelers
Manufacturer: Orchid Seed
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥13,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Dragon Toy has put up a figure of an original character all of a sudden; this one is Sagano Emiru, a singing… highschool cheerleader…? Her blond twintails and bright blue eyes are looking pretty good and she does fully cast-off.

Character: Sagano Emiru
Series: Nihon Joshikousei Zukan
Manufacturer: Dragon Toy
Category: 1/6th Scale
Price: ¥16,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

As always, the Fate series gets lots of love. Starting with scales, manufacturer Bell Fine has put up a White Dress version for Saber.

Character: Saber Shiro Dress ver.
Series: Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works
Manufacturer: Bell Fine
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥14,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Aniplex+ have also shown and put up for preorder, a pair of Rin and Saber Chara-Forme Plus; based on an illustration first shown alongside the SaeKano girls, like Katou shown at the start of the article. This pair is Limited + Exclusive, and Aniplex+ do not ship to international customers.

Character: Rin Tohsaka
Series: Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works
Manufacturer: Aniplex
Category: Chara-Forme Plus
Price: ¥3,889 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive

Character: Saber
Series: Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works
Manufacturer: Aniplex
Category: Chara-Forme Plus
Price: ¥3,889 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive

Moving to rereleases, Good Smile Company have announced rereleases of two very popular male ‘Fate/Stay Night’ characters; Archer and Gilgamesh! Archer again comes with his Servant Summoning Circle Sheet if ordered through the Good Smile Online Shop.

Character: Archer
Series: Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥3,426 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard (rerelease)

Character: Gilgamesh
Series: Fate/Stay Night
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,444 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard (rerelease)

‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ fans are definitely not short on love from Kotobukiya, with Yami Bakura and Marik Ishtar being brought up for a rerelease.

Character: Yami Bakura
Series: Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥9,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Marik Ishtar
Series: Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥8,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

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Last Week In Preorders – Scales

September 10, 2016 Kitto Katsu Leave a comment

Scale figures are the thing I love most and it’s always a good day if I can go and admire new ones for hours on end, like today! Again, there have been some fabulous re-release announcements, particularly Super Dangan Ronpa 2’s Nanami from Phat! Company.

Character: Chiaki Nanami
Series: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Manufacturer: Phat! Company
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥13,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard (rerelease)

Character: Ikumi Mito
Series: Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Second Plate
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥12,037 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Irisdina Bernhard Bunny Ver.
Series: Schwarzesmarken
Manufacturer: FREEing
Category: 1/4th Scale
Price: ¥21,111 (Before Tax)
Release Date: March 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Atago Heavy Armament Ver.
Series: Kantai Collection -KanColle-
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: 1/8th Scale WonHobby Selection
Price: ¥17,407 (Before Tax)
Release Date: June 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive (rerelease)

Character: Takao Heavy Armament Ver.
Series: Kantai Collection -KanColle-
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: 1/8th Scale WonHobby Selection
Price: ¥17,407 (Before Tax)
Release Date: July 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive

A special stand to display Takao together with her sister ship Atago is also included with the WHS edition of Takao.

Character: Takao Light Armament Ver.
Series: Kantai Collection -KanColle-
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥12,778 (Before Tax)
Release Date: July 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Lynette Bishop Bunny Style
Series: Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow
Manufacturer: Aquamarine
Category: 1/th Scale
Price: ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Minako Satake Poka Poka Service Ver.
Series: The Idolm@ster Million Live!!
Manufacturer: Phat! Company
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Purple Heart Dress Ver.
Series: Hyperdimension Neptunia
Manufacturer: Wing
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥12,500 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Character: Moroboshi Kirari, Jougasaki Rika, Akagi Miria Decoration Premium Set
Series: Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls
Manufacturer: Wave
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥45,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

The girls are also available individually for ¥15,800, ¥14,800 and ¥13,800 respectively.

Character: Shimamura Uzuki, Amami Haruka, Kasuga Mirai
Series: The Idolmaster 10th Anniversary
Manufacturer: Stronger
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥27,778 (Before Tax)
Release Date: June 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive (Aniplex+)

Character: Stardust
Series: Vocaloid4
Manufacturer: Myethos
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥11,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Takao Black Elegance Ver.
Series: Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio
Manufacturer: Ques Q
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥11,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Character: Tachibana Marika
Series: Nisekoi
Manufacturer: Revolve
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥11,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: March 2017
Run: Standard

Orders made through the Aniplex+ site will come with a bonus winking face.

Character: Marie Rose
Series: Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/6th Scale
Price: ¥13,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Futaba Anzu
Series: Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥6,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard (rerelease)

Character: Undertaker
Series: Kuroshitsuji ~Book of Circus~
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥12,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard (rerelease)

Character: Charlotte Dunois & Laura Bodewig Nekomimi Pajama
Series: IS: Infinite Stratos
Manufacturer: Alter
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥16,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: March 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Sailor Venus
Series: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal
Manufacturer: Bandai
Category: Figuarts ZERO
Price: ¥5,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive (P-Bandai)

Character: Hyuuga Hinata
Series: Naruto Shippuuden
Manufacturer: MegaHouse
Category: Naruto Gals
Price: ¥9,520 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Minato Tomoka Blue Wedding Ver.
Series: Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS
Manufacturer: Plum
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥12,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Character: Yousei Farusaria
Series: Kai-ri-Sei Million Arthur
Manufacturer: Square Enix
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥14,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Character: King Joe
Series: Ultraman
Manufacturer: Surprise Next
Category: Ultra Kaijuu Gijinka Keikaku
Price: ¥13,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Standard

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This Week in Preorders

August 21, 2016 Kitto Katsu Leave a comment

This week saw some very nice figures coming up for preorder, so prepare your wallets for the incoming onslaught.

To go with the Ciel that came up for pre-order last week, Alisa Illinichina Amiella from ‘God Eater 2: Rage Burst’ is now available to go along with her. Also in a bunny girl outfit; something you wouldn’t expect to see her in either! This figure will go well by herself or with Ciel.

Character: Alisa Illinichina Amiella: Bunny Ver.
Series: God Eater 2: Rage Burst
Manufacturer: FREEing
Category: 1/4th Scale
Price: ¥21,111 (Before Tax)
Release Date: May 2017
Run: Standard

From the anime series ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova Cadenza-‘ comes a figma of Battleship Haruna’s mental model and Yotaroh, the result of battleship Kirishima’s union core merging with a teddy bear.

They are both absolutely adorable and Good Smile Online Shop orders come with the Tea Party Table as a bonus to go along with the previously released Iona figma!

Character: Kirishima/Yotaroh
Series: Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova Cadenza-
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: figma
Price: ¥2,963 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Haruna
Series: Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova Cadenza-
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: figma
Price: ¥6,296 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

From the Monogatari Series final season ‘Tsukimonogatari’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of the tsukumogami created from a corpse, Yotsugi Ononoki! Ononoki is the 10th Monogatari figure, and comes with a standard and a DX version.

The DX version also includes all the plushie dolls scattered around the bottom of the throne to completely recreate the original illustration!

Character: Yotsugi Ononoki
Series: Monogatari Series
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: 1/8 Scale
Price: ¥10,926 (Before Tax)
Release Date: June 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Yotsugi Ononoki DX Ver.
Series: Monogatari Series
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: 1/8 Scale
Price: ¥14,6306 (Before Tax)
Release Date: June 2017
Run: Standard

Fans of the MOBA ‘DOTA 2’ will be amazed to see two figma and two Nendoroids up for preorder. figma of both Anti-Mage and Windranger, and Nendoroids of Dragon Knight and Mirana are available for order on the Valve Store for order now, and come with a Digital Unlock. Thankfully they’re much more readily available than the Nendoroid of League of Legends’ Ahri.

Character: Anti-Mage
Series: DOTA 2
Manufacturer: Max Factory/Valve
Category: figma
Price: USD$60.00
Release Date: September 2016
Run: Exclusive

Character: Windranger
Series: DOTA 2
Manufacturer: Max Factory/Valve
Category: figma
Price: USD$60.00
Release Date: September 2016
Run: Exclusive

Character: Dragon Knight
Series: DOTA 2
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company/Valve
Category: Nendoroid
Price: USD$45.00
Release Date: September 2016
Run: Exclusive

Character: Mirana
Series: DOTA 2
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company/Valve
Category: Nendoroid
Price: USD$45.00
Release Date: September 2016
Run: Exclusive

From ‘Marvel Universe: Thor’ comes Lady Loki; a figure from Kotobukiya’s Bishoujo series, based on illustrations by the magnificent Yamashita Shunya! The details contained on this figure are astounding and her base is made to match that of the Lady Thor figure previously announced.

Character: Lady Loki
Series: Thor
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥9,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Kotobukiya have very quickly put up a figure of Zero and Kemono no Youhei from ‘Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho’ for order; from announcement to order in just 2 months!

Character: Zero and Kemono no Youhei
Series: Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

One thing Miku fans will never need to worry about is a choice of high quality figures. This figure based on the outfit from the PV ‘Nijigen Dream Fever’ from Alphamax is bright, colourful and so different! She’ll be perfect for any Hatsune Miku Shrine.

Orders made through the Alphamax Online Shop, who unfortunately don’t ship to international customers, will come with the original illustration by Buzz.

Character: Hatsune Miku
Series: Vocaloid – Nijigen Dream Fever
Manufacturer: Alphamax
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥12,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Kaitendoh have put up a figure up for order of princess Stella Vermillion from ‘Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry’. In a very cute polka dot swimsuit and riding on flames while holding her sword, she’s definitely interesting to look at.

Character: Stella Vermillion
Series: Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry
Manufacturer: Kaitendoh
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥14,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: November 2016
Run: Standard

Fans of the series ‘Ranma 1/2’ are never starved for figures, with Tendou Akane getting a Limited + Exclusive S.H.Figuarts. Coming with P-Chan, this figure will go well with any existing Ranma S.H.Figuarts sets.

Character: Tendou Akane
Series: Ranma 1/2
Manufacturer: Bandai
Category: S.H.Figuarts
Price: ¥4,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Limited + Exclusive

From Hong Kong Company, Coreplay, a figure of Franchir from the RPG ‘Merc Storia’ has appeared from nowhere and gone straight up for order! In a sweet-coated cart and surrounded by even more sweets, what’s there not to love? I certainly can’t resist her.

Character: Franchir
Series: Merc Storia
Manufacturer: Coreplay
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥18,300 (Before Tax)
Release Date: June 2017
Run: Standard

Figures

This Week In Preorders

August 13, 2016 Kitto Katsu Leave a comment

Thanks to a very nice event run by Japandaman himself and the Bubble Pop crew, this is a day late but a new edition of TWIP is here now, never fear!

From the Japanese game ‘God Eater 2: Rage Burst’ which is seeing a Western Release at the end of this month (yay!) comes a figure of the BLOOD member Ciel Alencon in a blue bunny girl outfit! Those who are familiar with the game will know this is a big change from her normal image but this makes her all the more interesting to admire! And with Alisa Illinichina Amiella seeing a Bunny version coming too, why wouldn’t you want to get both. Besides space constraints, of course.

Character: Ciel Alencon
Series: God Eater 2: Rage Burst
Manufacturer: FREEing
Category: 1/4th scale
Price: ¥21,111 (Before Tax)
Release Date: April 2017
Run: Standard

Fans of figma and Yu-Gi-Oh, you now have another character to go with your Yami Yuugi! Dark Magician Girl is looking great and comes with a strange option part; bent lower leg parts. But with her confident face, she’s hard to resist.

And if you order from the Good Smile Online Shop, you’ll get the Dark Burning Attack Effect Part as a bonus, so if you feel like this is a necessary part of your display, don’t forget to order her there!

Character: Dark Magician Girl
Series: Yu-Gi-Oh!
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: figma
Price: ¥6,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

In the world of Nendoroids we have Elias Ainsworth from ‘Mahoutsukai no Yome’, the super-cool Deadpool – Orechan Edition, and Rem from the recently popular ‘Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu’. Deadpool in particular comes with a wide variety of pieces making him a very interesting character to display, and Rem comes with the memorable ‘oni’ expression from the series, and even comes with a horn and multiple morningstars!

Character: Deadpool
Series: Deadpool
Manufacturer: GSC
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,444 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Elias Ainsworth
Series: Mahoutsukai no Yome
Manufacturer: FREEing
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,444 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Character: Rem
Series: Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
Manufacturer: GSC
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥4,444 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Manufacturer Orchid Seed have finally put up their 1/7th scale figure of Tsukiumi from ‘Sekirei’ after first announcing her three years ago! Though those familiar with Orchid Seed will know that this is relatively fast. Her arms over head pose, wonderful light blue swimsuit (matching her eyes!), long flowing hair and really well done gold shoes make her a joy to look at, despite the overall simplicity. Orders through the Orchid Seed Shop (who unfortunately do not ship overseas) include a stick poster as a bonus.

Character: Tsukiumi
Series: Sekirei
Manufacturer: Orchid Seed
Category: 1/7th scale
Price: ¥12,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Beach Girl Selfie Kunagisa Miho is an Original Character, sculpted by manufacturer Daiki Kougyou is a tall girl, standing at 1/5.5th scale! Her figure has the joy of cast-off available to her and her face is so joyful, enjoying a day out at the beach.

Character: Kunagisa Miho
Series: Original Character
Manufacturer: Daiki Kougyou
Category: 1/5.5th scale
Price: ¥16,200 (Before Tax)
Release Date: March 2017
Run: Standard

‘Non Non Biyori Repeat’ is seeing a 1/7th scale figure of Miyauchi Renge from manufacturer Pulchra. With her trademark expression, she looks great. However the manufacturer tends to have issues matching the prototype in the final product, so be mindful of that if you were interested in ordering her.

Character: Miyauchi Renge
Series: Non Non Biyori Repeat
Manufacturer: Pulchra
Category: 1/7th scale
Price: ¥9,980 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

This week was a bit quieter for new pre-orders but we’ve seen some more rerelease information come up as well which will make ‘Yu-Gi-Oh’ fans happy.

Kotobukiya have announced a couple more male rereleases; Jounouchi (Joey Wheeler) Katsuya and Seto Kaiba from the original ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ series! This set of 1/7th scale figures are highly regarded and definitely worth an order for fans of these characters and the series.

Character: Jounouchi Katsuya/Joey Wheeler
Series: Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥6,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Character: Seto Kaiba
Series: Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥7,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

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This Week in Preorders

August 5, 2016 Kitto Katsu Leave a comment

To help in my quest to make your wallets lighter, there have been some great figures that have come up for preorder. So here I am to share them with you and give you the details of prices, release dates and some excellent promotional shots.

From the popular ‘Expelled from Paradise’ comes a 1/4th scale from FREEing, based on an official illustration, of the DEVA system security agent Angela Balzac!

Character: Angela Balzac
Series: Expelled from Paradise
Manufacturer: FREEing
Category: 1/4th Scale
Price: ¥25,741 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

From ‘LoveLive! School Idol Festival’ comes Honoka Kousaka dressed up in a cheerleader outfit as the latest figFIX! fixFIX are a set of static figures with interchangable faces that work with Max Factory’s figma line. Max Factory will also be making the other 8 girls from the idol group, µ’s

While she is a Standard Run, there is an exclusive faceplate being sold through the Good Smile Online Shop so get your orders in there if her toothy grin is something you can’t resist.

Character: Honoka Kosaka (Cheerleader ver.)
Series: LoveLive! School Idol Festival
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: figFIX
Price: ¥4,444 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

From ‘Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow’ comes a figure by AQUAMARINE of Erica Hartmann based on the illustration included as a bonus with the Blu-ray and DVD of the movie! This repainted version features a red bunny girl outfit, where the previous came in a black bunny outfit. She is exclusive to the GSC Shop so get your orders in soon! They close on the 17th of August at 9pm Japan time.

Character: Erica Hartmann (Bunny style, Karlsland Color Ver.)
Series: Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow
Manufacturer: AQUAMARINE
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥9,722 (Before Tax)
Release Date: September 2016
Run: Exclusive (Good Smile Online Shop)

Some brand new Nendoroid More: Face Parts Cases have also been shown and put up for preorder. The adorable Konnosuke from ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-‘ and a Christmer Polar Bear ver. which is slated for a November release, ready for all those adorable Christmas photos!

Character: Konnosuke
Series: Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-
Manufacturer: ORANGE ROUGE
Category: Nendoroid More
Price: ¥1,111 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Character: Christmas Polar Bear
Series: Nendoroid More
Manufacturer: GSC
Category: Nendoroid More
Price: ¥926 (Before Tax)
Release Date: November 2016
Run: Standard

In addition to this, we see three Nendoroids up for preorder, including the second Yamato-class battleship, Musashi from ‘Kantai Collection ~KanColle~’, the ever adorable Elise from ‘Fire Emblem Fates’ and for the ikemen fans out there, Keigo Atobe from ‘The Prince of Tennis II’.

Musashi is incredibly exclusive and releases very soon! So defintiely get on and order her fast from the GSC Shop if you want to add her to your KanColle Nendoroid collection!

Character: Musashi
Series: Kantai Collection ~KanColle~
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥7,222 (Before Tax)
Release Date: August 2016
Run: Limited + Exclusive (Orders start on the 8th of August!)

Character: Elise
Series: Fire Emblem Fates
Manufacturer: GSC
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥5,370 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Keigo Atobe
Series: The Prince of Tennis II
Manufacturer: ORANGE ROUGE
Category: Nendoroid
Price: ¥3,704 (Before Tax)
Release Date: November 2016

Run: Standard

From ‘Kantai Collection ~KanColle~’ comes a figure of Yuudachi (POI!) Kai Ni from manufacturer Broccoli, ready to attack. Her compass base looks great, and she comes with an additional “surprised” face as a bonus.

Character: Yuudachi Kai Ni
Series: Kantai Collection ~KanColle~
Manufacturer: Broccoli
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥13,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

From relatively new manufacturer Bell Fine, we have two new items. Yukine Chris from ‘Senki Zesshou Symphogear GX’ and Miss Monochrome from ‘Miss Monochrome – The Animation – 2’ which comes with a white and black variant which come with different expressions, however the same pricing and release date. Both of these have very close release dates so keep an eye out for their release if you’re unsure about preordering just yet!

Character: Yukine Chris
Series: Senki Zesshou Symphogear GX
Manufacturer: Bell Fine
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥15,700 (Before Tax)
Release Date: October 2016
Run: Standard

Character: Miss Monochrome (White + Black variants)
Series: Miss Monochrome – The Animation – 2
Manufacturer: Bell Fine
Category: 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥13,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: September 2016
Run: Standard

From Touhou and ‘ZUN’s Music Collection’, a figure of Renko Usami & Maribel Hearn, also from Bell Fine. This pair is based on a Garage Kit from the same sculptor, I-con, and is exclusive to specific stores. However, it is available to international collectors through AmiAmi!

Character: Renko Usami & Maribel Hearn
Series: Touhou Project
Manufacturer: Bell Fine
Category: Non-Scale
Price: ¥17,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Exclusive

Another couple of items exclusive to several stores but available to international collectors through AmiAmi, the Palm Mate series from MegaHouse see ‘Ensemble Stars!’ characters and brothers Ritsu and Rei Sakuma getting new figures. These brothers are the third from ‘Ensemble Stars!’ to receive love, with Isara Mao set for release in September 2016.
The Palm Mate series is a concept by MegaHouse to make “palm fitting sized figures”. How cute!

Character: Sakuma Ritsu/Sakuma Rei
Series: Ensemble Stars!
Manufacturer: MegaHouse
Category: Palmate – Non-Scale
Price: ¥4,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Limited + Exclusive

One for the ‘Dragon Ball’ fans out there, figures of Lunch (Black Hair ver.) and Chichi (Childhood ver.) have come up from MegaHouse as a part of the “Dragon Ball Gals” line. Despite being non-scale, these two look fantastic and dynamic and definitely worthwhile for any fans of these two characters. This Lunch variant is limited and exclusive but can be ordered through AmiAmi!

Character: Lunch (Black Hair ver.)
Series: Dragon Ball
Manufacturer: MegaHouse
Category: Dragon Ball Gals – Non-Scale
Price: ¥9,850 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Limited + Exclusive

Character: Chi-chi
Series: Dragon Ball
Manufacturer: MegaHouse
Category: Dragon Ball Gals – Non-Scale
Price: ¥6,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: November 2016
Run: Standard

From the mobile game ‘Fate/Grand Order’ comes a figure of Lancer/Scanthach from PLUM.
Her tight-fitting body suit, smirking face and blood red lance gives her quite the menacing aura.

Character: Lancer Scanthach
Series: Fate/Grand Order
Manufacturer: PLUM
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥12,500 (Before Tax)
Release Date: November 2016
Run: Standard

From the popular Ecchi Comedy ‘Prison School’ comes a very provocative 1/6th scale figure of Vice President Meiko Shiraki by manufacturer Skytube. Standing at 27cm tall, she also comes with an interchangeable hair bun for when you want to display her without her hat!

Character: Shiraki Meiko
Series: Prison School
Manufacturer: Skytube
Category: 1/6th Scale
Price: ¥11,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Manufacturer Di Molto Bene has come and given us a plethora of new items from them to choose from! Wakasa Yuuri and Ebisuzawa Kurumi from ‘Gakkou Gurashi!’, Ako from ‘Netoge no Yome wa Onna no Ko Janai to Omotta?’ and the Top Snek, Miia from ‘Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou’

Character: Wakasa Yuuri
Series: Gakkou Gurashi!
Manufacturer: Di Molto Bene
Category: Non-Scale
Price: ¥12,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Ebisuzawa Kurumi
Series: Gakkou Gurashi!
Manufacturer: Di Molto Bene
Category: Non-Scale
Price: ¥12,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Ako
Series: Netoge no Yome wa Onna no Ko Janai to Omotta?
Manufacturer: Di Molto Bene
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥14,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Character: Miia
Series: Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou
Manufacturer: Di Molto Bene
Category: Non-Scale
Price: ¥17,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: November 2016
Run: Standard

And lastly for new preorders, manufacturer of the amazing 1/6th Scales of Roberta and Revy from ‘Black Lagoon’ has surprised everyone with two more Two Hands Revy! Both a standard and an exclusive version is available, however the exclusive version is only available through the GX Online Shop, who unfortunately do not ship to international customers. However the standard edition is available to international collectors, so never fear!

Character: Revy
Series: Black Lagoon
Manufacturer: New Line
Category: 1/6th Scale
Price: ¥13,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Character: Revy
Series: Black Lagoon
Manufacturer: New Line
Category: 1/6th Scale
Price: ¥13,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Exclusive (GX Online Shop)

Along with all of these magical things, we have a few re-releases happening!

Character: Caster EXTRA (Plain Clothes ver.)
Series: Fate/Extra CCC
Manufacturer: Flare
Category: 1/7th Scale
Price: ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: January 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Saber EXTRA (Swimsuit ver.)
Series: Fate/EXTRA
Manufacturer: Alter
Category: 1/6th Scale
Price: ¥10,800 (Before Tax)
Release Date: February 2017
Run: Standard

Character: Ciel Phantomhive
Series: Kuroshitsuji ~Book of Circus~
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: ARTFX J 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

Character: Sebastian Michaelis
Series: Kuroshitsuji ~Book of Circus~
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Category: ARTFX J 1/8th Scale
Price: ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Release Date: December 2016
Run: Standard

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