Just thought I’d share a few of the items I picked up at Naka-Kon. I was pleased to find Miku, she is my first Miku figure. The 2 Evangelion figures ranged in price from vendor to vendor. I was able to talk one down to below the rest towards the end of the vendor hall time. Closing day is a great time to look for deals and talk prices. Would you want to haul all of those items back with you? (more…)
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Soryu Asuka Langley – Ballerina Style – up for reservation
It never ceases to amaze me just how many versions of the two most known characters from the Evangelion franchise there are. Here is a prime example. In this nice piece done by Kotobukiya, Asuka is a practicing ballerina. It is a great compliment to their other figure of Rei as a ballerina. Since there are two complimenting figurines, it may be difficult to resist getting both as a set.
Evangelions Asuka as a ballerina by Kotobukiya
Asuka can be reserved at Hobby Search today. Retail price is around ¥7,140.
2009 a look back on loot
2009, one heck of a year. I hope all of you faired well and that 2010 proves to be an even better year than the last. For me, 2009 was a year of firsts… I got really into anime as I discovered new sources I never knew existed. Set my sites on attending some conventions and hope one year to make it to Japan for a convention. Also, this past year I discovered (much to my wallets regret) collecting figurines. Thank you to all that contributed to the poisoning of my mind. I appreciate it!
So, what did I collect this year? (In no particular order)
- Drossel – just looks awesome, is awesome. One of my favorites thus far in my collection. I wish Disney would show Fireball here in the States but the dialog would probably get lost in translation.
- Yui – from K-On! Lets face it, she’s kinda cute and gets into all sorts of antics. My daughter fell in love with her character on K-On! so I ended up getting the Mobip figurine.
- Mio, Ritsu and Mugi – Not wanting to split the group up, I had to get Mio, Ritsu and Mugi as well in Mobip form.
- Horo – My first exposure to Spice and Wolf was when I heard the closing song for the first season, “The Wolf Whistling Song” by Ringo Hiyori. I was listening to Radio Kawaii on WinAmp when I first heard the tune and had to know what the anime was about. I ended up with 2 figurines of Horo. One from Season One and another as she appears in the Manga.
- Rin, Kuro – The next 2 are kind of an odd selection. I had seen one of them in photos taken in all sorts of outdoor / indoor arrangements and just thought it was cute. My first figurine collected, ever, Rin Kokonoe. Since I don’t like splitting up sets, I also picked up Kuro Kagami, my last figurine of 2009.
- Sakura – Lastly on my 2009 list is Sakura Matō from the series Fate / Stay Night. I picked this character for the attention to detail that went into it (that and the price was good too).
Here are a few photos….
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- Kuro Kagami
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- Rin Kokonoe
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- Manga Horo
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- Horo
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- Figma Drossel
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- Yui Hirasawa
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- Ritsu Tainaka
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- Tsumugi Kotobuki
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- Mio Akiyama
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- K-On! gang in Mobip form
Whew… So, what am I expecting in 2010… Here is my list today…
- Yui Hirasawa – Scale by Alter
- Yui Hirasawa – Nendoroid by GSC
- Mio Akiyama – Scale by Alter
- Mio Akiyama – Nendoroid by GSC
- Mio Akiyama – Scale by Uplark
- Ritsu Tainaka – Nendoroid by GSC
- Tsumugi Kotobuki – Nendoroid by GSC
- Azusa Nakano – Nendoroid by GSC*
- Aisaka Taiga, Miss Contest Version – Scale by Wave
- Saber Lily – Scale by Alter
- Canaan – Scale by GSC
- Alphard – Scale by GSC
- Mimi Usa – Nendoroid by GSC
- Index – Scale by GSC
- Black Rock Shooter, Blade Version – Scale by GSC
*Azusa was only just announced at Comiket 77 but I have added her to my list as a must.
2010 will be a little painful to start and I will also need to find room to store these as well. I hope to start photographing some of my collection soon and post them to this site. What is on your purchase list for 2010? Anything exciting?
This post was influenced by Zenical sharing her collection of goodies over on zotaku.com.
New Stuffs to drain your wallet with
Well, I understand that Comiket 77 has come and gone but not without news of some interesting goodies coming in 2010. By goodies I am referring to Figurines. Here is a sampling of what we can look forward to and save up for…
First up, Black Rock Shooter, Nendoroid. Probably no doubt that you have seen the scale version of this character….Release date and price TBA.
Nendoroid Black Rock Shooter
Next, from the Fate / Stay Night series, a collection of Petite Nendos. (May have to add these to my collection…) Expected out in May of 2010, priced at 500 Yen.
Fate / Stay Night Petite Mini Collection
New Scale version of Saber is scheduled for release as well… Release date and price TBA.
Saber
“Touhou Nendoroid Petit Chapter Project”, Release date and price TBA.
Hiroshi Rei Petite Mini
“Figma Kirisame Risa”, to be released in 2010 priced at 2,800 Yen.
Figma Kirisame Risa
As if it is not difficult enough for fan-boys and girls alike, there has to be a Figma Rider to add to you Fate / Stay Night collection. To be released May 2010, price not set yet.
Figma Rider
Biribiri fans will be pleased to see that a collection of minis priced at 300 Yen is to be released around May 2010…
Railgun Minis
Are you a fan of “”Higurashi no Naku Koro ni” (aka When They Cry)? If so, these minis may be to your liking… To be released in March 2010 at 300 Yen.
When They Cry Minis
Ok, I had to resist the urge but I can no longer… saving one of the cutest for last… Nakano Azusa Nendoroid. Yep, member number 5 from the K-On! series finally has her day. Due in May 2010, no price set yet.
Nakano Azusa Nendoroid
You bet this is on my list… Gotta complete the set after all…
K-On! Nendoroids
Here are the same images shown above. Clicking these images will present a larger view for greater detail. Enjoy.
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- Nendoroid Black Rock Shooter
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- Fate / Stay Night Petite Mini Collection
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- Hiroshi Rei
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- Figma Kirisame Risa
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- Figma Rider
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- Railgun Minis
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- When They Cry Minis
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- Nakano Azusa Nendoroid
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- K-On! Nendoroids
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- Saber
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- Saber
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- Sakura Matō
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- Rin Tōsaka
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- Rider
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- Illyasviel von Einzbern
There are a number of other figures that are coming out that I did not include in my post. Some of which are not quite kid friendly and others I am not to familiar with. For more information and your browsing enjoyment, check out the source links I’ve included below.
How does your shopping list look so far for 2010. Spent your income already? Any particular character you have heard about that you are anxiously waiting for? Did you make any exciting purchases in 2009?
Sources: Hobby Stock, Moeyo
Black Rock Shooter Blade Edition (Reservable)
There is a new edition of the Black Rock Shooter figurine by Good Smile Company available for reservation. This time she is sporting a blade instead of her rock cannon. This is a lighter version of the original, smaller base.
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- Black Rock Shooter, Blade Edition
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- Black Rock Shooter, Blade Edition
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- Black Rock Shooter, Blade Edition
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- Black Rock Shooter, Blade Edition
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- Black Rock Shooter, Blade Edition
Available now at Hobby Search for reservation. Retail is about 6,477 Yen, due out in April 2010.
I missed my opportunity on the rock cannon version but got my reservation in on this one. What about you, is this a keeper?
Nakano Azusa figurine (reservable)
K-On fans will no doubt recognize Azunyan. This Benpresto figurine is now available exclusively from Otacute. Price is about $80US at the time of tis post.
Nakano Azusa
I may have to pass on this version. Keeping my fingers crossed to see what Alter or Good Smile might do. To me there is something about this figure where it does not quite look the same as the character in the series… What do you think?
AzusaNyan
Uplarks Akiyama Mio up for reservation
Uplarks version of Uplarks Akiyama Mio up for reservation. From the series K-ON!, this finely detailed version of Mio is now available for reservation.
Uplark Uplarks Akiyama Mio
Mio is available now from Hobby Search. Retail is about 7,800 Yen.
Release date set for Up Larks Akiyama Mio
Mikatan has posted more images of Uplarks sharp looking version of Akiyama Mio. Mio will be available for reservation on the 4th. Looking forward too this detailed version.
Here are some shots…
Keep an eye out on your favorite vendor sites…
UpLark Festival Costume Akiyama Mio closer to release!
Back in September I posted an entry where UpLark was working on their version of Akiyama Mio. Looking at those images then, the potential looked very promising. Well, just recently UpLark has updated their blog announcing pricing and release dates for this figurine! With that post they shared some exciting photos. I’m liking the detail guys! Nice work… Here are a few of those shots…
According to the UpLark Blog, pricing is to be around 8,190 Yen. Release date somewhere around February – March 2010.
I’ve not located vendors taking reservations for this one yet but I’ll update this page when I do…
Deformeit Series Harada Takehito Collection Rider (Reservation)
If you have watched Fate/Stay Night then you are no doubt recognizing this figure as Rider. Rider is now up for reservation, retailing for roughly 5,500 Yen.
Rider - Fate/Stay Night
You can reserve her at Hobby Search today.
Rider appears to standing ready to do her masters bidding. The chain detail is nice. I think I prefer a more dramatic pose for her character though.
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