Yamato Creators’ Labo - Tsukasa Bullet Compact Hog

Yamato is going to release this PVC of Tsukasa Bullet Compact Hog which is based on an illustration by Tsukasa Jun ( 司淳 ).

Now honestly, I normally skip past the Creator's Labo line... which is weird since the line focused on female figures which more often then not were wielding nice big weapons. I don't know, although they were AFFs, they just rubbed on the wrong way.. maybe because they had this "dark" element to them which I didn't like.

Now I am not saying This particular figure doesn't have this dark element but as I was researching for other figures it just caught my eye. Its just the detailing on this figure looks simply awesome and even through all the black, you can see the attention to detail that went into this figure.

I won't say much more.. have a look yourself. I think its one of those figure that you either love or really hate....

You can get yours HERE from PlayAsia. They ship internationally and offer free shipping to Singapore.

Specs
Item name : Creators’ Labo #024 Tsukasa Bullet Compact Hog
Original : Tsukasa Bullet 2007 Calendar
Dimensions : non scale, approx height 18.5cm(H)
Specifications:Pre-painted PVC Figure
Release Date : June 2010
Price : 10,800Yen (~SGD$168)
Sculpted by: G.O. (Cerberus Project TM)

Credits:http://www.amiami.com/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=FIG-MOE-1572&template=default/product/e_display.html
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Alter ToHeart2 - Ilfa 1/8 PVC Figure

Scheduled for release June 2010 is the Ilfa ( シルファ ) 1/8 PVC figure from the ToHeart2 series published by Leaf/AQUAPLUS.

In the series, Ilfa is acutally an experimental maid robot from Kurusugawa Electronics,and the body is customized from the mass-produced HMX-16 'Leon'. She has 2 younger sisters, Milfa (lolz..what a name) and Silfa. Silfa was released as a PVC late last year from Alter.

To me, Ilfa really looks like the earlier release from Alter of Silfa and theres nothing wrong with that since they are supposed to be sisters anyway. However this means that unless you are a ToHeart2 fan, a casual collector probably won't want to get Silfa if they already have Silfa.

That being said Ilfa carries all the good points from Silfa such as a rich color scheme, good detailing and innocent faced backed up with her pose.

Summary?? Get if you are a fan or if you missed Silfa :)

You can get yours HERE from PlayAsia.They ship internationally.

Specs
Item name : Ilfa
Original : ToHeart2
Dimensions : 1/8 scale, approx height 19.5cm(H)
Specifications:Pre-painted PVC Figure
Release Date : June 2010
Price : 6800Yen (~SGD$104)

Credits:http://www.hobbystock.jp/item/view/HBY-GCF-00003374
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Nendoroid Sakuya Izayoi

Yet another cute Nendoroid from Touhou Project is going to released from Good Smile Company. Scheduled to be released in May 2010 for 3,000 yen is Nendoroid No.105 Izayoi Sakuya ( 十六夜咲夜 ) .

She comes with 3 expression parts, a tea set and a knife as accessories. I especially like the hand part which allows the nendo to cross her arms.. really cute. Seems like the Nendos from Touhou project all have pretty nice sculpts. As they are from the game so there are LOTs more characters which can be nendorised (see here for complete list). I guess that's both good and bad news for nendo collectors.

Still bearing the Touhou Project CURSE, this Nendoroid is also an online stores exclusive availible at these stores ;

NicoNico Chokuhan: （http://niconico.qt.shopserve.jp/）
Animate: （http://www.animate.co.jp/）
Gamers: （http://www.anibro.jp/）
Toranoana: （http://www.toranoana.jp/）

No access to getting them from there? Get them from your favorite proxy service or store that ships outside Japan. I actually use Otacute and find them pretty good.

Product Details

Product Name Nendoroid Sakuya Izayoi (ねんどろいど いざよいさくや)
Series Touhou Project
Manufacturer Good Smile Company
Category Nendoroid
Price 3000Yen (~SGD$46)
Release Date 2010/05
Specifications Painted ABS&PVC posable figure, not to scale, stand included, approx 10cm(H)
Sculptor JUN（E.V.
Cooperation Nendoron

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/2797/Nendoroid+Sakuya+Izayoi.html
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Maxfactory K-ON! - Figma Tsumugi Kotobuki (Uniform ver.)

Rounding up the quartet from the anime series 'K-ON' comes the long-awaited figma of the keyboardist from Sakura High's music club, Tsumugi Kotobuki.

This figma includes
* 3 expressions : A smiling face, a delighted face and a mesmerized expression
* Keyboard with stand
* Various hand parts are included, including poses from her performances.

Not much introduction is required for K-On fans as they would be expecting Tsumugi anyway. This is her in her standard school uniform and most would just get her to complete the group from the first part of K-On. After Tsumugi there's really only Azusa left and that would be another hot favourtie that would be snapped up.

Product Details

Product Name figma Tsumugi Kotobuki: Uniform ver. (ふぃぐま あきやまみお せいふくver.)
Series K-ON!
Manufacturer Max Factory
Category figma
Price 2800Yen (~SGD$43)
Release Date 2010/04
Specifications Painted ABS&PVC posable figure, not to scale, approx 13.5cm(H)
Sculptor Masaki Asai - Max Factory
Released by Max Factory
Distributed by Good Smile Company

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/2795/figma+Tsumugi+Kotobuki+Uniform+ver.html
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MaxFactory Touhou Project - Figma Kirisame Marisa

Following from Reimu's being Figmatised, we had all expected Marisa to become a Figma sooner or later. So here she is...Max Factory is going to release the figma Kirisame Maris from Touhou Project in April 2010.

This figma comes with
* 3 interchangeable faces : A smiling face, a shouting face and a grinning face
* Her magic item, a mini-Hakkero is included with hand parts to hold it
* Marisa's witch's broom, a tea cup and her spellbook.
* Special leg parts allowing her to ride on her broom are also included

A nice figma i would say. I am still considering whether to get Marisa since I did order Reimu...hmmmzzz... there is a small hitch though

Following the irritating trait of all the other Touhou products, this figma Kirisame Marisa is going to be an online exclusive. So either you try ordering through these stores (which typically only sell within japan)
* NicoNico Chokuhan: （http://niconico.qt.shopserve.jp/）
* Animate: （http://www.animate.co.jp/）
* Gamers: （http://www.anibro.jp/）
* Toranoana: （http://www.toranoana.jp/）

Or you can get your favorite proxy service to purchase one.

Product Details

Product Name figma Kirisame Marisa (ふぃぐま きりさめまりさ)
Series Touhou Project
Manufacturer Max Factory
Category figma
Price 2800Yen (~SGD$43)
Release Date 2010/04
Specifications Painted ABS&PVC posable figure, not to scale, approx 13.5cm(H)
Sculptor Masaki Asai - Max Factory
Released by Max Factory
Distributed by Good Smile Company

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/2796/figma+Kirisame+Marisa.html
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GSC Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StikerS - Teana Lanster Actsta 1/8 Action Figure

2nd figure from the Actsta line is Teana Lanster from the anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS . (darn I was hoping they'll do another character.. anyways..) Scheduled to be released June 2010 for 9800Yen.

Teana comes with 3 expressions, as well as hair parts to let her hair down so that you can display her as she looked after the StrikerS series. Also included is her device 'Cross Mirage' in four different forms.

Overall, the figure still reminds me of a BIG figma rather then a PVC figure that is poseable. It just does not have the detailing that good PVC figures have. That being said this series seems to have lots of play value with the posability and the accessories included. However it doesnt seem to have caught on yet. Maybe if GSC releases some more popular characters. Who knows.. we'll have to wait and see.

Get yours HERE from PlayAsia. They ship internationally.

Product Details

Product Name actsta: Teana Lanster (あくすた てぃあな・らんすたー)
Series Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StikerS
Manufacturer Good Smile Company
Category actsta
Price 9800Yen (~SGD$152)
Release Date 2010/06
Sculptor Good Smile Company and Liquid Stone
Specifications Complete painted ABS&PVC poseable figure, 1/8th scale approx 19cm(H)

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/2790/actsta+Teana+Lanster.html
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MaxFactory Character Vocal Series 02 - Rin Kagamine -Nuclear Fusion 1/8 PVC Figure

This figure is a result of a collaboration between the popular illustrator Nagimiso and Max Factory. Heres a look at the illustration
This more mature looking Rin was originally drawn for the PV of the song 'Nuclear Fusion (Hard-R.K.mix)'. i would say this PVC figure captures the feel of the illustration well. That hard rocker, wild, gothic feel all rolled into one. The facial expression on Rin is perfect, with her half frown and the "I dun give a F*ck" eyes". The colors are also simply fantastic with the splashes of color and darker base, reminds you of a abstract art painting...

However what really impresses me is the level of detail on this figure. Just look at the detail on your gothic outfit, frills.. folds.. ribbons, to the intricately sculpted mechanical guitar and even the futuristic base she stands upon. Absolutely fantastic.

Whether you are a fan of the original illustration or not this would looks great displayed on your shelf.

Get yours HERE from PlayAsia. They ship internationally and offer free shipping to Singapore.

Product Details

Product Name Rin Kagamine -Nuclear Fusion- (かがみねりん　ろしんゆうかい)
Series Character Vocal Series 02: Rin Kagamine
Manufacturer Max Factory
Category PVC
Price 9800Yen (~SGD$152)
Release Date 2010/08
Specifications Painted PVC figure, 1/8th scale, approx 21cm(H)
Sculptor Shining Wizard @ Sawachika (Max Factory)
Released by Max Factory
Distributed by Good Smile Company

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/2791/Rin+Kagamine+-Nuclear+Fusion-.html
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Freeing Please Teacher! - Mizuho Kazami 1/4 PVC Figure

Sorry for the delay in posting the new figures that came out recently. Work has been a maniac and hardly having any time to breathe precludes the time for me to sit in the office and post :P
Anyways, no more excuses so heres a figure from Freeing. A nice sexy one at that.

From the anime Please Teacher! comes a PVC figure of the beautiful teacher and possibly alien, Mizuho Kazami.

Definitely not a figure for the kids, Mizuho is dripping with sex appeal. Her ultra mini skirt, black stocking and super tight UNBUTTONED white shirt is the stuff of dreams [wet dreams :) ] The pose is sculpted naturally and no noticeable "stiffness" is seen. The facial expression is ok though a little bland. Highlight of the figure is of course the cast off feature which allows you to remove her clothes. Whats underneath is also nice with her undergarments detailed very nicely.

Accessories include a desk, chair as well as a pointer. The desk is the standard flimsy kind that you get with nendoroid sets though and looks clean and brand new. Would have been nice if it was more rugged like an actual classroom desk with doodles and scruff marks.

Overall this is a very nice bishojo figure. Only thing is that it makes me wonder WHY MY school teachers didn't look like this.... lolz

You can get yours HERE from PlayAsia. They ship internationally.

Product Details

Product Name Mizuho Kazami (かざみみずほ)
Series Please Teacher!
Manufacturer FREEing
Category PVC
Price 14,800Yen
Release Date 2010/06
Specifications Painted PVC figure - 1/4th scale - approximately 40cm(H) (including desk)
Released by FREEing
Distributed by Good Smile Company
Planning/Sculpting/Design FREEing

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/2783/Mizuho+Kazami.html
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