I haven’t picked up my copy yet, but since these scans seem to be circulating around the ‘Net like crazy, I’ll cover them anyway.
Tony’s Heroines Works Vol. 5 – Hatsune Miku by Max Factory
Oh snap! Here’s Tony Taka’s take on the most famous VOCALOID, in a 3-dimensional form. It’s certainly a more dynamic pose than the previous scaled iterations.
Artists’ homepage: T2 Art Works
The 1/7 scaled figure’s based on this illustration Tony did. I’ve no real clue of the actual source, though; I grabbed this off of Safebooru. >_>
There’s no other release or pricing info though. I’m assuming the scale is 1/7, since the past figures in the same series use that scale as well.
Dead Master –animation version- by Good Smile Company
The second 1/8 scaled figure iteration of our scythe-wielding antagonist from the OVA is just around the corner. Probably end of this year. Probably.
It seems that Dead Master has to be suspended from a stick growing out of the back of the larger skull. I’m not sure if I’m comfortable with that; you’ll have to totally rely on the base (or some creatively-placed Blu-Tack) for a good shot.
Nope, no release date or pricing info confirmed for this one, too.
Dead Master figma by Max Factory
Finally, some (published) wind of the perfect companion for the B★RS figma! Finger-licking good!
Bad pun. I’m sorry.
The bad-ass figure comes with Dead Master’s signature weapon, and a couple of skulls with adjustable mouths. Once again, no release or pricing info.
Megurine Luka figma by Max Factory
Luka fans, your wishes have been granted! Assuming of course you wished for a Luka figma.
Luka outfit appears to be permanently affected by wind. I guess it’s better that way, since otherwise her legs would be trapped stiff.
The figure comes with a golden microphone and a giant tuna. Said tuna also comes with its own hole (for use with the figma stand), for reasons unknown.
Unlike the other figures featured in this post, this figma is scheduled for a September release this year, and is priced at 2,800 JPY. That’s about 44 SGD.
Black★Rock Shooter –original version- by GSC
This is actually just a re-release of the figure. If you’re regretting not buying this (unlikely, especially with the -animation version- around), now’s your chance!
No pricing or release date info, though. ( *A*)
Guess it’s time to start eating grass again-
OH WAIT THE B★RS CHARACTER CHARM
Image via Mikatan’s blog
There it is. I knew it was a keychain, though the prototype shot didn’t show the ring at the top, and had a stand. Strange.
Or maybe that’s an upcoming Nendoroid Petite. Maybe.
I just got a call that my copy of the magazine just arrived, too. I’ll post up pics of it, and do one last review…before I get enlisted.
Stay tuned!
Sources:
- Wcloudxkumo’s blog: [1] [2] [3] [4]
- Tomopop
- Futaba Channel (AKA 2chan)
- Figure / GK (less likely to be deleted than the 2chan thread)
Also, thanks to TP for helping me with the Tony’s Heroine Works bit.
6 Responses to “Hobby Japan August Issue Highlights”
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THe luka look gorgeous! Will get this one!
OmG !?
i lov this miku-chan figma
it´s so dynamic and it´s a very brilliant work.
just love! ♥~
Kuro
p.s.: sorry for my bd english >.<
Excited for the Dead Master Figma, and Luka looks good too. Not as keen on the Animation version Dead Master. I wouldn’t mind picking up the keychain but I think I’ll hold off for now.
The character charm arrived in SG already
. I got an email from La Tendo, it’s around $23 with a copy of Hobby Japan
Luka does look pretty well sculpted, and I lol’ed at the tuna. I wonder what random things people will come up involving it when the figma is released… ^^;