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

Freeing Kodomo no Jikan - Mimi Usa Gym Uniform ver. 1/4 PVC Figure

Freeing brings us another huge 1/4 PVC figure, this time of Mimi USA from the Kodomo no Jikan series.

As per the series, Mimi is very well endowed for a third grader and the pose accents that. Detailing looks nice and I especially like the hair. Clothes are made from real cloth as is common with this particular line. her facial expression is well done portraying utmost innocence. Although
Don't ask me why her hand and fingers are positioned that way and what she plans to do with them :-P (maybe she has a wedgie...)

Anyways, if you like young girls with large assets in lewd positions this would be for you. lolz
That being said, you ignore the background of the character (being very young) and purely look at it from a PVC figure POV, it is actually quite nice.

I admire the sculpt but I'll be skipping this as 1/4 scale is just too space guzzling for me.

Anyways , here some pics for your viewing pleasure.

Specs

Product name Mimi Usa Gym Uniform ver. (うさみみ たいそうふくばーじょん)
Series Kodomo no Jikan
Price 11,800Yen (~SGD$178)
Release Date 2009/11
Specifications Complete painted PVC figure - 1/4 Scale - approx 15cm (H)
Sculpting/Production/Sold by FREEing
Distributor Good Smile Company

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2590/Mimi+Usa+Gym+Uniform+ver..html
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First Look: Maxfactory FullMetal Demon Muramasa

Here are some pre-view pics of the upcoming Demon Muramasa from MaxFactory. Muramasa is from an upcoming PC game title from nitro+
For the first time, I would have to say a MaxFactory gokin is UGLY. Not just ordinary ugly.. but BUTT ugly.

Omg, this looks like a mess of fat red...STUFF. WHY did MaxFactory choose to make this when there are so many other better mecha designs out there.

When my wife saw this when I was putting up this post, she asked.. "Is that a Lobster? looks like a lobster!".. nuff said

Here are some pics of the prototype for you to shake your head over... Maybe it'll look better as they develop the gokin more..One can only hope.
Credits:http://ga.sbcr.jp/mreport/013441/
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Nendoroid Shiki Ryougi

From the popular movie series which recently came to a conclusion "Kara no Kyoukai", comes a Nendoroid of the main character, Shiki Ryougi, wearing her characteristic red leather jacket over her Japanese-style clothes.

Being super deformed makes Shiki look like a guy doesn't it?.. Thats what I thought too when I first saw previews of this nendo. Funnily although it has deep colors and even a small "knife", things that I usually like , I am not particularly attracted to this nendo. Maybe i just find her piercing eyes scary lolz. May get this though.. we'll see

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

Heres pics for you to decide

Specs

Product name Nendoroid Shiki Ryougi (りょうぎ しき ねんどろいど)
Series Kara no Kyoukai
Price 3,500Yen (~SGD$52)
Release Date 2009/11
Specifications Complete painted ABS&PVC posable figure -approx 10cm(H)
Sculptor Itou Reiichi .Sculpting Assistance

Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2582/Nendoroid+Shiki+Ryougi.html
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Alter K-On - Akiyama Mio 1/8 PVC Figure

Since my last post on the Mio Nendoroid, I have finished watching the K-On anime :)
I must admit, I found the anime quite nice. its refreshing to watch an anime with a lack of any sort of fan service once in a while.. :)

This particular PVC figure of Mio from Alter would definitely make K-On fans happy. Mio is in a nice twirly-whirly pose and has a matching facial expression to boot. The hair is sculpted to give the figure a fuller feel and her skirt has just the right amount of 'lift" to entice.. :P There is also some nice detailing on Mio's guitar (check out the knobs) and colors are also up to Alter's usual good standard. From the pics it seems like Mio would be posed with upcoming figure of Ritsu and that would make a nice display. I am sure Yui and Tsumugi (maybe Azusa) would come sooner or later to complete the set.

All in all a good PVC figure for K-On fans or even a casual collector.
Me?? I watched the anime and liked it, but not enough for me to get a PVC figure of the characters :P

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

Specs
Product Name : Akiyama Mio
Price 6,800Yen (~SGD$102)
Release Date 2009/11
Dimensions 1/8 scale, approx 20cm(H)
Credits:
http://www.alter-web.jp/figure/09/11_2/index.html
http://www.hobbystock.jp/item/view/HBY-GCF-00003019
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