I have not picked my fall shows yet and its Spring already? What happened to the time?? Oh well, I’ll start with this show.
A Tweet caught my eye today about a new show called Steins; Gate. It is based on a game and from the bits that I have seen it looks pretty good. (more…)
It’s hard to believe that Fall is starting up and the new shows are starting this weekend. What happened to the Summer? I don’t feel relaxed for some reason. Weren’t Summers supposed to be relaxing vacation times? Oh well, better luck next year.
In the mean time, we have a whole new selection of shows to watch this Fall season. This season, it appears we have to producers of charts gunning for your viewership. Chartfag and The Cart Driver. (Click the links to see the original postings)
My picks for this season are:
These are just my first at a glance choices. There are some OVAs and Specials coming too that I hope to catch. I’m still trying to watch some Spring and Summer titles too.
Here’s something to keep your eyes out for. While thumbing a few sites this evening, I came accross an article on Akihabara News. It appears that Panasonic will debut a 3D video camera on the 28th. The picture below may be what it will look like. Keep your eyes open, would make for some eye-popping family videos..
Panasonic 3D Camera
Related site: Panasonic
Fate/Stay Night Saber Triumphant Excalibur by GSC is available now for pre-order. Retail price is ¥9,333. Due in July 2010.
This is a nicely detailed version of Saber from the upcoming Fate/Stay Night movie. Saber, thought to be the strongest servant, stands ready to fight. This version of Saber comes with 2 interchangeable swords, Excalibur and a wind sword. The wind sword takes advantage of clear plastic to give the feeling of invisibility.
Saber Triumphant Excalibur GSC
Check out these online stores for ordering availability.
In Japan:
Hobby Search
Hobby Link
Otacute
Play-Asia
AmiAmi
In US:
Toylet
Initial Opinion – Being a Saber fan, I’d have to say this is an easy “Get”. The detail on her armor seems quite impressive. I also like her expression and the fact 2 blades are included. Good Smile Company (GSC) has been putting out some really nice figures lately.
Just what I needed… another version of Mio for my collection. Seriously did not think that I would get so hooked on Mio as a character, or K-On! as a series. Well, anyway, before I digress to far… Here she is, isn’t she cute?
More detailed images can be found here. On the link you can see the figure as it progresses. Don’t know the release date yet but from what is shown in the preview pictures, it looks pretty darn good!
Just a quick preview post here for some items coming to your shelves soon.
To start, Figma Hirasawa Yui School Uniform Edition. She’s available now for reservation at several online retailers. Retail price 2,800 ¥. At last check, Hobby Search has closed its reservations.
Figma Hirasawa Yui
Of course Yui would probably be in a world of trouble were it not for her ever dependable little sister, Hirasawa Ui. She is due out in February, retail price 2,500 ¥.
Figma Hirasawa Ui
Next up, a real cutie. Snow Miku Hatsune. This is a special edition created as a replica of the sculpture to be erected at the Sapporo Snow Festival. Note the transparent ends of her hair and the snowflakes throughout… Retail 3,000 ¥.
Nendoroid Snow Miku Hatsune
We pause now as a ogle over this next figure… Another version of Saber from the series Fate / Stay Night. Ok, I admit it, I’m a Saber fan. This may look familiar to a previous version because it is. Some of her armaments has been removed and facial detail changed. I like the detail on the scabbard and the base. Retail 9,000 ¥.
Scale Saber Lily ~Golden Caliburn~
And lastly for now, MORE K-On! poison. This time in the form of both Mio and Ritsu in Nendoroid form performing for you on an included di:stage. Retail at 8,000 ¥.
Nendoroid Mio & Ritsu
Each of these figures are due to be release in February of this year. Talk about short notice… I will probably have to pass on these as I am still expecting figures I ordered last year. If I can, I would have to choose Ui and Miku out of this batch. I don’t have any Miku figurines in my collection but this Snow version is just to cute.
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.
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
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…
From the series ‘Kodomo no Jikan‘ comes the last character to complete the trio, Mimi Usa. Complete with 3 expressions, movable joints and stickers to decorate her school bag.
Mimi Usa
Mimi Usa
Mimi Usa Nendoroid
If you were fortunate to snag the other 2 in this series, you could line them up and have them perform just like in the series credits…
Kodomo no Jikan Collection
Mimi retails for about 3,500 Yen and is available now for reservation at Hobby Search. I have made my reservation already. Anyone else adding Mimi to their collection?
Here are links to the other 2 characters in this series: Kigami Kuro (still reservable), Kokonoe Rin.
A number of new Anime series coming out this Fall have caught my attention. One of these anime is an adaptation from Manga called Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You).
While looking for a trailer I could share, I came across this well done fan created video based on the Manga.
I was not able to locate a sub’d version of the trailer, yet. When I do, I’ll update this post. Until then… here’s the trailer, in Japanese.
Removed from You Tube for copyright claim
From ANN:
Kimi ni Todoke is about a girl named Kuronuma Sawako. She is nicknamed Sadako (from the ring) because many people see her as strange and often mistake her for a ghost. A boy called Kazehaya kun becomes her friend and, to her, is “100% refreshness.”
Kuronuma Sawako’s one wish in life is to make friends. That’s a difficult proposition when everyone who meets her cowers in terror. She admires her classmate, Kazehaya-kun, a popular, easygoing and 100% refreshing guy who is nice with everyone, even with her.
More of what is coming out this fall can be found on zotaku.com. The fine bunch of bloggers there went out of their way to put together a pretty good list. Now if I could only get caught up with my viewing list…
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