MaxFactory Figma Fate Stay Night - Shirou Emiya(Casual ver.) & Saber(Casual ver.)

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GSC has annouced figmas of Fate/Stay Night's Shirou Emiya and Saber in casual clothes.
Shirou Emiya comes with
* Two face parts:a normal face and a grinning face.
* The twin blades, Kanshou and Bakuya
* Berserker's axe-blade and Archer's left arm
* A poseable figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.

Saber comes with
* Hand parts which allow Saber to hold chopsticks, and a rice bowl in various ways, along with other hand parts.
* Three face parts:a smiling face, an upset face and a meditating face
* A fencing bamboo sword as well as additional lower body parts to allow her to sit on her knees are also included.

Fate Stay Night Fans (like myself) will definitely be happy to have Shirou which was always lacking in the figma line. The casual clothes for Shirou is fine since thats what he wears throughout the anime series anyway. Saber is also welcomed and I especially like the additional legs which allow her to sit on her knees in traditional japanese style.

All in all, a must have for Fate Stay Night fans. :)

Hopefully they will make Archer next, which is highly likely since they included a extra left arm in Shirou this round.

You can get both Shirou and Fate from PlayAsia. They ship internationally and offer free shipping to singapore.

Specs

Product name figma Shirou Emiya: Casual ver. (えみやしろう しふくばーじょん ふぃぐま)
Series Fate/stay night
Price 2,800 Yen (~SGD$42)
Release Date 2009/10
Specifications Painted posable ABS&PVC figure - not to scale - approx 15cm(H)
Sculptor Max Factory - Masaki Asai
Sold By Max Factory
Distributor Good Smile Company

Specs

Product name figma Saber: Casual ver. (せいばー しふくばーじょん ふぃぐま)
Price 2,500Yen (~SGD$38)
Release Date 2009/10
Specifications Painted posable ABS&PVC figure - not to scale - approx 14cm(H)
Sculptor Max Factory - Masaki Asai
Sold By Max Factory
Distributor Good Smile Company

Credits:
http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2625/figma+Saber%3A+Casual+ver..html
http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2626/figma+Shirou+Emiya%3A+Casual+ver..html
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Daiki Kougyou Real Arrange 003 Fate Stay Night - Saber 1/4 PVC Figure

Daiki Kougyou is going to release the Real Arrange 003 Saber ( セイバー ) 1/4 PVC figure from one of my favorite animes, Fate Stay Night .

This huge Saber is scheduled to be released in Nov 09. And when I say Huge , i mean HUGE. At 1/4 scale, this figure stands at a towering 37.5cm. Saber comes holding Caliburn in her right hand. A pity they didn't include Excalibur nor the sheath. (Hey for 27,000 Yen I expect they throw in a couple more accessories too.... :P )

From the pics, I see exquisite detailing and very nice shading on the the figure. Fine details can be seen in the hair , etching on Caliburn. And the shading on the armor is really top notch, really giving that metallic feel.

Now one to the major gripes I have about the figure.. and they are real doozies. The pose does seem a little bit funny though.With her head tilted down like that and tummy jutting out , the pose just seems un-natural to me.

Overall, not a bad figure in the terms of detailing BUT i definitely would not be shelling out 400 plus bucks for this with the faults I had pointed out even if it is a huge 1/4 scale.

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

Specs
Product name Real Arrange 003 Saber ( セイバー )
Series Fate Stay Night
Price 27,000Yen (~SGD$416)
Release Date 2009/11
Specifications PVC figure - 1/4 scale - approx 37.5cm(H)

Credits:http://www.daikikougyou.com/saber/saber.html
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Nendoroid Yui Hirasawa

I guess this would come as no surprise since there were prototypes shown at various events, so GSC has officially announced the Yui Hirasawa nendoroid from the hit anime K-ON.

The nendo comes with the standard 3 interchangeable faces : a smiling face, crying face and determined face. Her guitar and an amp is also included accessories.

I won't talk much about this nendo. If you are a fan of K-On you would be getting it anyway, and if you are a general collector you just have to see if you want a guitar player japanese schoolgirl to add to your nendo collection :) ♪

Specs

Product name Nendoroid Yui Hirasawa (ひらさわゆい ねんどろいど)
Series K-ON!
Price 3,500Yen (~SGD$54)
Release Date 2009/12
Specifications Painted ABS&PVC posable figure - not to scale - stand included - approx 10cm(H)
Sculptor Tsujimaru
Sculpting Assistance Nendoron

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2604/Nendoroid+Yui+Hirasawa.html
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Nendoroid Canaan & Canaan 1/8 PVC Figure

GSC has announced the release of both a nendoroid and PVC figure of Canaan from the Canaan anime series. The nendoroid is scheduled to be released 1 month before the PVC figure in Dec 09.

The nendoroid version is nice, combining the usual effect of super deformed cuteness with kind of action hero quality. The nendo comes with 3 interchangable faces
-a distant bland expression
-a shouting/angry heat of battle expression
-a mona lisa half smile expression.
Interesting to add that the Nendoroid can take the same signature action pose as the PVC figure which I thought was a really nice touch. Seldom do you get Nendoroids being able to take "dynamic action" poses. I just hope the support system is strong enough to support the Big head that nendos are famous for :)

I like the colors and the dynamism of the figure. The cape is a nice touch and the facial expression is appropriate and well sculpted.The one thing I don't like is the "scenic diorama" base. I don't know, it just seems dated and cheesy to me. I would take a nice clear base anyday. Personal preference.


Overall, both are really great figures to add to your collection. I will definitely be going for the Nendo while the PVC figure I am still considering.

You can get both PVC and Nendo from PlayAsia. They ship internationally.
Canaan Nendoroid Canaan PVC Figure

Nendoroid

Specs

Product name Nendoroid Canaan (かなん ねんどろいど)
Series CANAAN
Price 3,500 Yen (~SGD$54)
Release Date 2009/12
Specifications Painted ABS&PVC posable figure - not to scale - stand included - approx 10cm(H)
Sculptor Itou Reiichi
Sculpting Assistance Nendoron

PVC Figure

Specs

Product name Canaan (かなん)
Series CANAAN
Price 8,800 Yen (~SGD$135)
Release Date 2010/01
Specifications Painted PVC figure - 1/8 scale - approximately 20cm(H)
Sculptor Kunihito Iwamoto

Credits:GSC Webpage
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Freeing Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ - Ein 1/8 PVC Figure

The assassin heroine from the series, 'Ein', is going to be released by Gift as a 1/8 PVC figure. Ein is from Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom which is an anime adapted from a visual novel game created by Nitroplus. The story can take either a dark action/drama path or can turn into a romantic drama depending on the choice of the player.

This PVC figure looks really good with nice detailing in the skirt area and small areas such as her Colt Python revolver. The dynamic "one leg standing" pose complements the figure well and various parts of the figure conveys the same sense of motion. Ein has an interested facial expression which looks a little inquisitive yet dark at the same time. Color scheme is done very nicely and is generally pleasing to the eyes.

Overall a good figure both for fans of the series or general PVC collectors. 2 thumbs up for this figure :)

Scheduled for release in Jan of 2010, heres some pics to tide you over till its release.

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

Specs

Product name Ein (あいん)
Series Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~
Price 7,140Yen (~SGD$110)
Release Date 2010/01
Specifications PVC painted figure - 1/8 scale - approximately 20cm(H)
Sculpting/Production/Sold by FREEing
Distributed by Good Smile Company

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2605/Ein.html
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Aoshima BUNKA KYOZAI - K-ON Ita-Sha Truck

I thought I would post this because its rather interesting and would go very nicely with the K-On Nendoroids. :)

I'am thinking hardcore K-ON fans would love this.

Name: K-ON Ita-Sha Truck
Maker: Aoshima Bunka
Size: 1/32 Scale
Release Date: SEP 2009
Japan Retail: 5,800 Yen

This is how the truck looks like "Raw" lolz

Credits:http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp
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Photobucket exceeded bandwidth

Arggghh. It seems like my photobucket account I was hosting all the photos for DWToySpot has had it traffic bandwidth exceeded.

Sincere apologies for the lost of images for the moment. Rest assured this is only temporary and all images will return on 24th August 09.

I have taken steps to hopefully avoid this situation again, Meanwhile bear with us for this technical glitch. :)

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Nendoroid Magical Theia

From the game Lucent Heart comes a nendoroid of Nendoroid Magical Theia ( まじかる☆テイア ).
Lucent Heart is a MMORPG that is availible for free in Japan.

Currently I have no idea whether this is going to be an exclusive item or not. I hope not cause Theia looks pretty cute and would be a nice addition to my growing nendoroid collection :)

Hang around here and I'll post more info once I get it.

Specs

Product name Nendoroid Kuro Kagami (かがみくろ ねんどろいど)
Series Lucent Heart
Price 4000 Yen (~SGD$61)
Release Date 2009/12
Specifications Complete painted ABS&PVC poseable figure - approx 10cm(H)

Credits:
http://lh.gamania.co.jp/entrance/
TokidokiMall
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Nendoroid Kuro Kagami

Another Nendoroid(First was Rin) from the popular anime and manga Kodomo no Jikan, Kuro Kagami is getting the Nendoroid treatment!

This nendo comes with a bevy of accessories. From three facial expressions, Kuro also comes with additional leg parts to set her in a sitting position - ideal for use with the chair supplied in the Nendoroid Playset #01: School Life. A handheld game and name tags rounds everything off.

It'll be nice to display all 3 girls together, and with Mimi Usa, the last in the group of three currently in production, you can do just that. :)

All I can say is.. absolute CUTENESS! From her cat ears to her red/white maid outfit, this nendo just screams KAWAIII!! I'm so gonna get this :)

You can get yours HERE from PlayAsia. They ship internationally. (free shipping to Singapore)

Specs

Product name Nendoroid Kuro Kagami (かがみくろ ねんどろいど)
Series Kodomo no Jikan
Price 3,500 Yen (~SGD$54)
Release Date 2009/11
Specifications Complete painted ABS&PVC poseable figure - stand included - approx 10cm (H)
Sculptor JUN(E.V.)
Sculpting Assistance Nendoron

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2602/Nendoroid+Kuro+Kagami.html
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SINGAPORE TOYS, GAMES & COMIC CONVENTION 2009 (STGCC 2009)

SINGAPORE TOYS, GAMES & COMIC CONVENTION 2009
SUNTEC 401-402
Opening : 13 August 2009
Public : 14 - 16 August 2009

Scheduled over 3 days from 14 – 16 August 2009 at the Suntec International Exhibition & Convention Centre (Hall 401 & 402), the Convention will present an onslaught of creative minds from all over the world, serving up an eye-popping visual feast and unprecedented variety and innovation in all the closely-related industries!

With the undeniable universal appeal of pop-culture, the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention will be a hotspot for a wide variety of exhibitors from all over the world, bringing the best that the East and West have to offer in one single, fun-filled event.

Boasting the world’s trendiest and most up-to-date products that you so desperately crave, the indisputable international flavor of the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention will make the event a major vehicle for setting the tone and shaping trends in pop-culture for years to come.

Recognizing pop-culture as something sacred, the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention will prove a Mecca for all serious fans of toys, comics, animation, gaming, design and Cosplay.

On location pics, See link : (14/8/2009) Friday :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrOXk4yR1JA