There was an event on the Black★Rock Shooter: The Game website yesterday involving entering a few key codes into the page.

The key codes could only be entered after 7PM, and after the right key codes were entered, B★RS would awaken in the capsule, only to go “Who are you?” before the new trailer was revealed.

The key codes, if you’re curious, were:

1. 8313-4820-3684-6534-2257
2. 9113-3274-1289-3235-1682
3. 4124-1000-5000-6571-1888
4. 3031-8888-1467-6593-8135
5. 8251-6310-5401-3256-6147
6. 8513-2455-9314-7123-6321

I’ve no idea how one would procure the codes, so my best guess is that it was through trial and error. The codes were released by industry partners and company employees over Twitter through the course of the day. Don’t bother trying it out now; BRS has already permanently awakened, and using the keypad only displays an error message.

(Thanks for the heads up, cowboybibimbop!)

Ah, right, the trailer:

The fact that she’s one of the bosses you’ll be facing is further emphasised in this trailer, but “in the palace on the moon”?! Wow. I get the feeling there’s some reality-bending going on here.

The cast list is still the same as the first trailer, and it’s confirmed that Maaya Sakamoto will be voicing both WRS and B★RS. Stop bawling, you Kana Hanasawa fans. Maaya’s not exactly a 2nd-rate voice actress either. >_>

The trailer still doesn’t show any gameplay though, so…inb4 PV3? =3

Ah yes, the figma.

The WRS figma will be bundled with the limited edition of the game, now named the Black★Rock Shooter: The Game White Premium Box. The figma was also on display at this year’s Wonder Festival, which means more delicious snaps for us to admire.

And some official shots:

The figure is just…BAD-ASS AND SEXY. Forgive me if you’ve heard me say that for any of the previous B★RS figurines. I mean, I could tell she was bad-ass from the illustration, but seeing her in this 3D form is just…I dunno, epic? XD

Her mecha-like parts can be removed, and since she’s not shown in the trailer with them on, one can only imagine how epic the battle with her will be. Hopefully it won’t be too hard.

She’s also a skirt short from zettai ryouki, but I guess almost unzipped pants are fine, too. =3

The figma is an exclusive to the White Premium Box, so even if you just want to get your hands on this figure (and you call yourself a fan?), you’ll have to fork out quite a bit. If I recall, you can get it at Amazon for 8,826 JPY or AmiAmi for 8,560 JPY. Better get it quick though; the new trailer attracted tons more figma enthusiasts.

Yup, not regretting pre-ordering it darn early. Also, Grey and B★RS Game Version figmas WHERE?!

(Nendoroids too!)

Sources:

• 2channel
• 4Gamer: [1] [2]
• Famitsu
• Danny Choo

This new iteration of Snow Miku is fully-named “Snow Miku Playtime Edition”, and will be released in conjunction with this year’s Sapporo Snow Festival (like how the first one was released two years ago).

The Nendoroid will also be one of the Wonder Festival-exclusive figures by Good Smile Company.

Unlike the first Snow Miku, this Nendoroid has knee and elbow joints (similar to the Saber Super Moveable Edition), and features other design changes, such as custom earmuffs/headphones, gloves and a cute scarf.

Also, MOEGASM.

It comes with a Hachune Miku face, a single clear leek (again), and a matching snowman.

GSC’s also including an ice tray that will resemble the mock-up above, so you can make your own Miku winter wonderland, though I imagine it wouldn’t last that long in a hot country like our own. >_>

The Nendoroid is, again, a major part of a huge collaboration by Crypton, and there are other Snow Miku themed merchandise available. Items include a couple of plushies, a glowing mouse, a rubber strap (similar to the ones in Project DIVA), a 3D snow crystal and what appears to be daifuku cream.

Snow Miku Playtime Edition will go for 4000 JPY, and purchases will be limited to 3 figures per person.

Snow Miku is also slated to be released as a DLC module for Project DIVA 2nd, and an update for the Arcade version.

The other WonFes exclusives include:

The Kuroi Mato figma, coming in at 2500 JPY, and;

The Nendoroid Petite: Mato and Yomi set, coming in at 1500 JPY. It’ll probably go well with the Petite set that came with the Black Rock Shooter BluRay & DVD box set. I should review that sometime.

Oh, and there’s this:

This is a 1/7 scaled Miku resin kit by とらbrindle, and (apparently) will be on sale at the festival as well. Eagle-eyed resin kit enthusiasts will know this is actually a re-sale; this resin kit was also on sale during last year’s Treasure Fiesta in December, along with this 1/10 scaled Miku resin kit.

If you’re truly serious about acquiring this baby, it’ll net you approximately 7000 JPY, but going through Tokyo Hunter will cost you an additional 4000JPY. Yeah, that’s a pretty big hole you’re burning in your wallet.

Still, it’s worth a mention, since it’s looks totally awesome.

Fariz has already assured me he’s getting the new Snow Miku Nendoroid, though I’ll pass on the other two figures (and the resin kit) mentioned in this post. How about you fellas?

You can check out the Wonder Festival website for more details.

Via: Wcloudx (kumo) & Panther

Title says it all, really.

Pictured is Chōgōkin Miku with her rocket-punching arm, as well as two leeks for dual-wielding action. It’s also likely that she comes with that base with the metal-looking logo, and I just love the chrome finish on that arm. It’s likely that the final product will resemble the Alloy Hachune Miku previewed there as well, but that’s just speculation.

Apparently this particular variation of the Miku line of figures happens to be a Hobby Japan exclusive, and pre-orders will begin in May’s issue. Other than that, there’s no real release or pricing info as of yet.

Also, I realize that I pay special attention to this figure. It’s not exceptional or anything, it’s just that it’s so…mind-blowing to see a company go out of their way to give Miku a rocket arm. Seriously.

Anyway, does anyone have any clue on how this Singaporean can pre-order it? =3

News from CYBERGUNDAM BLOG via Ngee Khiong. Also, kudos to Shion963 for tweeting about it.

Winter Wonder Festival (WonFest) 2010 had just started its run today at the Makuhari Messe.. However, there are already some good photos from the event itself on the upcoming figurines.. And I’ll say that there are plenty for you to drool upon just like the one above; 1/8 scale Love is War Hatsune Miku by Good Smile Company…

Let us move on with the rest~

1/8 scale Black Rock Shooter Anime Ver. by Good Smile Company. No date or price yet.

1/8 scale Deadmaster by Good Smile Company. No date or price yet.

1/8 scale Deadmaster Anime Ver. by Good Smile Company. No date or price yet.

Figma Black Rock Shooter by Max Factory.
Summer 2010 – No price yet.

Figma Deadmaster by Max Factory. No date or price yet.

Nendoroid Black Rock Shooter by Good Smile Company. No date or price yet.

Nendoroid Dead Master by Good Smile Company. No date or price yet.

Figma Tainaka Ritsu School Uniform Ver. from K-ON! by Max Factory.
May 2010 – 3,800 Yen

Figma Nakano Azusa School Uniform Ver. from K-ON! by Max Factory.
June 2010 – 2,800 Yen

1/8 scale Senjougahara Hitagi from Bakemonogatari by Good Smile Company.

Figma Ayanami Rei from Rebuild of Evangelion. No date or price yet.
Figma Asuka Langley Shikinami from Rebuild of Evangelion.
Summer 2010 – No price yet.
Figma Makinami Mari Illustrious from Rebuild of Evangelion.
Summer 2010 – No price yet.

Figma Suzumiya Haruhi Long Haired Ver. by Max Factory. No date or price yet.

1/7 scale Momohime from Muramasa: The Demon Blade by Alter.
July 2010 – No price yet.

1/7 scale Sankt Kaiser Vivio from Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS by Alter.
July 2010 – No price yet.

Nendoroid Nagato Yuki Disapperance Ver. by Good Smile Company.

Nendoroid Suzumiya Haruhi Disapperance Ver. by Good Smile Company.

Nendoroid Saber from Fate/Stay Night by Good Smile Company. No date or price yet.

Figma Saber Alter from Fate/Stay Night by Max Factory.
June 2010 – 2,800 Yen.

Figma KOS-MOS Ver. 4 from Xenosaga by Max Factory. No price or date yet.

There will be more to come as the event is still ongoing. I will you updated on any exciting figurines from the event itself.. ^^

Source: HobbyStock.jp via Wcloudx

Just recently, Max Factory and Good Smile Company has updated the WonHobby 11 Site with interesting info on their upcoming exclusive goodies which are going to be sold during Wonder Festival (WonFest) 2010 Winter on Febuary 7th, 2010.. It has been quite some time since the last WonFest took place which was the Summer WonFest 2009 held in July…

Well, here are the items that are going to be sold exclusively during the Winter WonFest 2010.. Lets start off with:

Name: Nendoroid Snow Miku
Company: Good Smile Company
Retail Price: 3,000 Yen
Note: 1,500 pieces, limited to 2 pieces per person.

Name: Nendoroid K-ON! Mio & Ritsu Live Stage Ver.
Company: Good Smile Company
Retail Price: 8,000 Yen
Note: 3,000 pieces, limited to 2 pieces per person.

Name: Figma Hirasawa Ui School Uniform Ver.
Company: Max Factory
Retail Price: 2,500 Yen
Note: 3,000 pieces, limited to 2 pieces per person.

Name: Set of Sailor Uniform & Miko Outfit for FREEing 1/4 Scale Lucky Star Figures
Company: FREEing
Retail Price: 4,000 Yen
Note: 200 Sets, no limitation purchase.

Name: 1/7 Scale Saber Lily ~Golden Sword of Victory Caliburn~
Company: Good Smile Company
Retail Price: 9,000 Yen
Note: 2,000 pieces, limited to 2 pieces per person.

According to Wcloudx, there will be a special online pre-order period which will start on the February 8th, 2010 until February 13th, 2010.. These items are scheduled to be released on mid-June 2010 (Only applied to Online orders, excluding FREEing). The number of stocks will be based on the number of orders.. Also each person is limited to 3 orders of the same item for Online order (Exluding FREEing)..

So for those who are really getting something from this WonFest list, do keep yourself free on the February 8th to pre-order on these items.. As for me, I will sure keep myself ready to pre-order the Nendoroid Snow Hatsune Miku.. XD

Finally, the day which most figurine lovers + anime lovers have been for.. It is the Summer Wonder Festival (or WonFest for short) 2009 where different figurine and mecha-type companies, from big scale ones like Good Smile Company (GSC) and Alter to small scale groups showcase their figurines and mechas, some of them you see on previews and some very brand new…

One fine example of a new figurine is the above figurine, KOS-MOS Ver. 4 from Xenosaga 3.. Truly magnificent looking with her weapons on display as well.. ^^

Well, there are more to see at Wonfest and I have some pictures, thanks to HobbyStock.jp.. Do enjoy taking a look at the rest of the pics..

1/8 scale Princess Mercedes from Odin Sphere by Alter.

1/7 scale Takamachi Nanoha from Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 1st by Alter.

Fei-Yen from Virtual-On game by Kotobukiya.

Nendoroid Akiyama Mio, Kotobuki Tsumugi, Tainaka Ritsu and Hirasawa Yui from K-ON! by Good Smile Company

There are also new figurines from current animes and those that ended just recently like Canaan and Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~.. They are:

Nendoroid Ein from Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ by Good Smile Company.

Figma Ein from Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ by Max Factory.

Nendoroid Ryogi Shiki from Kara no Kyoukai by Good Smile Company.

Figma Canaan from Canaan by Max Factory.

Nendoroid Canaan & Nendoroid Alphard from Canaan by Good Smile Company.

1/8 scale Canaan from Canaan by Good Smile Company.

1/8 scale “Princess” Aisaka Taiga from Toradora! by Wave.

Here we finally got to see what Mikatan was trying to give a sneak peek of a few days ago, the BRS Alternate Ver… I simply like her pose…

1/8 scale Black Rock Shooter Alternate Ver. by Good Smile Company.

Nendoroid Minami Chiaki from Minami-ke by Good Smile Company.

Orujeru Seira from Chaos/Head by Orchid Seed.

Triela from Gunslinger Girl by Good Smile Company.

This one was pretty much unexpected, a VN02 figurine by Max Factory.. Only seen at Piapro and from the Project DIVA game, this one is a true beauty.. A must get if its available for pre-orders… From what I heard, this could be for the upcoming MikuFest 2009.. XD

“VN02″ Hatsune Miku from Vocaloid series by Max Factory.

Closed-up shot of VN02 Miku.

Date Masamune and Sanada Yukimura from Sengoku Basara.

EVA 01 “Beserked Mode” from Evangelion by Revoltech.

1/8 scale Index from To Aru Majutsu No Index by Good Smile Company.

1/8 scale Saber by Good Smile Company.

Figma Emiya Shiro from Fate/Stay Night by Max Factory.

Figma Saber Casual Clothes Ver. By Max Factory.

Well, thats all I have from WonFest09.. To check out the remaining photos, do visit HobbyStock.jp site (Part1, Part2)..

(Thanks Wcloudx for the heads up!)

Wow, this is good news.. Good Smile Company has announced that the 2nd character of the game Muv-Luv Alternative; Yashiro Kasumi will be now available for pre-orders..

I like how her suit shines, this must be one of the very few figures/figmas that have shiny outfits such as figma Miku and the upcoming 1/8 scale GSC Hatsune Miku..


I like the stuffed bunny that comes with her.. It really looks like those bunny bags that some people love to carry around.. It makes her more MOE than ever.. x.X


Well, she is now opened for reservation at Hobby Search for only 6800 yen which is about SGD$90.. Quite a decent price considering the shiny outfit she is wearing.. Maybe the quality used to make her is of higher grade, who knows..

GSC also gave us a sneakpeek on their 3rd figure from the series; Kagami Sumika which they have yet to announce.. She looks very nice holding the Heart on her hands.. Very unique is a sense..


Well, I managed to track down the OP for Muv-Luv Alternative for those who played this game last time.. Here you go:

Well, wait no further because I will show you the pictures now..


Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann:

Code Geass

Hatsune Miku

FREEing Ryōko Asakura

And Emiri Kimidori

KOS-MOS swimsuit Edition..

Nendoroid Shana..

I forgot this character’s name but she is lovely..

Mahou Shoujo Ririkaru Nanoha StrikerS:

Nanoha Takamachi

Subaru Nakajima

Teana Lanster

Well, that is all I have for the WonFest summary.. Hope you get to enjoy them.. I would like to thank FBB, Ota-Suke and K for the great and awesome pics from WonFest itself..

Pls do visit their sites to see more pics from the event.. ^^

So for this entry I’m dedicating it to figmas (Max Factory).. Anyway, enjoy the pictures.. ^^

Figma Hatsune Miku – Vocaloid

A must get figma when it is announced..

Figma Kagamine Rin and Len – Vocaloid

Figma Saber Lily – Fate/Stay Night

Figma Yagami Hayate Barrier Jacket Ver. – Nanoha StrikerS

Figma Seto-san – Seto no Hanayome

Figma Ryomou Shimei – IkkiTousen

Figma of a mascot for another baseball team..

Figma Miyuki Takara – Lucky Star

Full Figma normal set of Suzumiya Haruhi – Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu

I am very pleased to see figma Miku being showcased at WonFest.. There is more to come later on.. This entry is made possible thanks to 4chan, Figure/GK, Ota-Suke and of course my friend Wcloudx.. ^^