MaxFactory Character Vocal Series 01 - Miku Hatsune VN02 mix 1/8 PVC Figure

Recently seen at WonderFest 2009 is this really cool cybernetic rendition of Miku Hatsune. This is a result from a collaboration between the popular illustrator Nagimiso and Max Factory and was originally illustrated by Nagimiso as a character for the VN02mix of Miku Hatsune's original song 'moon'.

Miku really seems to be everywhere... nendos, tons of pvcs and even Chogokin versions. Miku fever really has hit. :) Well on to this particular figure...

I like the color scheme on this figure. The glossy white and highlights the figure nicely though I think if the 'swirls" on the base was a different color.. maybe blue.... it would look nicer. The flying pose seems nice but it is a real space guzzler mainly due to Miku's "flying" hair. Facial expression does seem abit bland and dead. Not sure if this is intentional since she is supposed to be sort of like an android...

Seems like I'am griping alot about this figure but in fact I think its pretty NICE. Definitely would be a nice display piece and detailing looks really fine. Overall this is a nice figure , and I can't resist it when you combine Babes and Mecha :P

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

Specs

Product name Miku Hatsune VN02 mix (はつねみく ぶいえぬぜろつー　みっくす)
Series Character Vocal Series 01: Miku Hatsune
Price 12,800 Yen (~SGD$202)
Release Date 2010/06
Specifications Painted PVC figure - 1/8th scale - approximately 27cm(H)
Sculptor Shining Wizard @ Sawachika (Max Factory)
Sold by Max Factory
Distributor Goodsmile Company

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2788/Miku+Hatsune+VN02+mix.html
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Kotobukiya Ichigeki Sacchu!! HoiHoi-san Legacy - HoiHoi-san (Heavy Duty Fighter Ver)

The super cute HoiHoi-San is BACK!! This time with cool with new parts and a different color scheme. Kotobukiya will be releasing another version of HoiHoi-San in March 2010. I am sure this is because of the terrific reception that the original HoiHoi-San kit received. [I bought 2 :) ]

The kit (which will come pre-painted) will include
2 new Option faces (Unhappy Face & Laughing Face)
1 new hair option part (Braids)
3 new weapons(Insecticide, HoiHoi Hammer , Heavy-Use Gun)

I totally love the character design of HoiHoi-San so I'm happy another version is coming out. Though I'am not too hot over the new color scheme, the new hair and weapons more then make up for it! The braided hair is a great new touch and the weapons are an absolute dream. just look at that fantastic minigun...

I love it... I will definitely get 1.. [or maybe 2 ?? :) ]
Now.. WHERE IS COMBAT-SAN??!!??? lolz

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

Specs
Item name : HoiHoi-san (Heavy Duty Fighter Ver.)
Manufacturer : Kotobukiya
Scale : 1/1
Original : Ichigeki Sacchu!! HoiHoi-san Legacy
Release Date : Mar 2010
Recommended Price: 3,800YEN (~SGD$59)

Credits:http://www.amiami.com/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=FIG-MOE-1435&template=default/product/e_display.html

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UpLark K-ON! - Mio Akiyama 1/8 PVC Figure

Manufactured by Uplark and to be distributed by GoodSmile Company is this 1/8 scale figure of Mio Akiyama from the hit anime K-ON.

Mio is sculpted wearing the wearing the Gothic dress designed by Sawako-sensei, that she wore on her first stage performance at the school festival. The figure also comes with a replaceable facial expression which depicts Mio being embarrassed.

I must say the sculpt of this figure is done very well. I especially like the translucent effect of her underskirt (is it called that?? or is the word petticoat??.. hmmmzz) , and the detailing on her guitar which by the way looks like its got 4 realistic guitar strings stringed on. Her embarrassed face expression is really spot on and makes you just want to comfort her..lolz . Color wise , the black slighted glossy look of her outfit seems nice and provides a slight contrast to a more matte hair.

I do find though that her feet are positioned weirdly and it looks like she sprained her right ankle. :P

Overall I've not much experience with UpLark figures so I'll wait and see how is the quality of this figure. K-On fans would naturally snap this up :), and maybe certain Gothic lovers , though her outfits is not really outlandishly gothic.

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

Anyways.. enjoy the pics.

Specs

Product name Mio Akiyama (あきやま みお)
Series K-ON!
Price 8,190Yen (~SGD$128)
Release Date 2010/03
Specifications Painted PVC figure - 1/8th scale - approximately 20cm(H)
Sculptor Mio Akiyama by Mesuka (UPLARK)/Base by Ani (UPLARK)
Sold by UPLARK
Distributor Goodsmile Company

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2782/Mio+Akiyama.html
http://ameblo.jp/gsc-mikatan/entry-10401962520.html
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DWToySpot Anime Festival Asia Video Coverage

Hi Folks

There are the vidoe compliations Zinc7373 put together when he visited AFA09 on Sunday. Quite late I know, but these things take time. :P Here they are for your viewing pleasure.

Direct links
1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90aKQbM1OSU

2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhKwKQimGcY

3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI0e8gl1Yo8

4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X79RQNT041s


Remember these videos are always availible on the DWToySpot Video channel. So check back there for other great videos as well.

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Nendoroid Fate Testarossa: The MOVIE 1st Ver.

As we have seen from the preview pics, GSC is going to release Fate Testarossa from 'Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The MOVIE 1st'. This nendoroid is as anticipated or even more so then the earlier announcement of Nanoha.

Fate is decked out in a new design barrier jacket from the movie. She comes with 3 facial expressions : (stoic , serious and a closed eyes face). Other accessories include her device, Bardiche in both axe form and scythe form. Her familiar Arf is also included in dog form rounding up the nice plethora of accessories.

Fate looks simply adorable in nendo form and the sculpt is one of the nicest among the nendos out there. Colors are nice with her yellow hair contrasting with her dark outfit. The large complement of accesories for this nendo also adds alot to the value of this toy.

That being said, Nanoha fans would gobble this one up even if its a half melted mound of plastic :P A must get for me too since I like the series and love what that have done for this nendo.

Specs

Product name Nendoroid Fate Testarossa: The MOVIE 1st Ver. (ねんどろいど ふぇいと・てすたろっさ ざ むーびー ふぁーすと ばーじょん)
Series Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The MOVIE 1st
Price 3,500 Yen
Release Date 2010/03
Specifications Painted ABS&PVC posable figure - not to scale - stand included - approx 10cm(H)
Sculptor Yaruo (LOUGH)
Assistance Nendoron

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2772/Nendoroid+Fate+Testarossa%3A+The+MOVIE+1st+Ver..html
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Nendoroid Mimi USA

next to be released from Kodomo No Jikan is Mimi USA. Scheduled for release March 2010, Mimi would complete the trio from the series. mimi comes with a total of 3 interchangable faces, a knapsack and what looks like a pushout set (teddy bear, smiley face) which you can attach to the figure.

Mimi is sculpted with her characteristic twin pigtails and glasses in sort of a babydoll outfit.
Seems to be this nendo would be very top heavy due to her hair and would definitely topple over without the included stand.

Although cute, I don't find anything special about this particular nendo and may give it a miss.

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

Specs Product name Nendoroid Mimi USA
Series Kodomo no Jikan
Price 3,500 Yen (~SGD$54)
Release Date 2010/03
Specifications Painted ABS&PVC figure - not to scale - stand included - approx 10cm(H)

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2766/Nendoroid.html
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