The “Figma Megurine Luka” by Max Factory is finally opened for reservation after weeks since its preview.. A lot of people has been waiting to get her and now they get their chance to..

To those who don’t know her, she is the 3rd Official Vocaloid-2 character to appear after Hatsune Miku and the Kagamine Twins.. For more info, do visit her official site to listen to some of her demo songs.. =D

Yes, she comes with her own unique accessories, her very own tuna.. Just like Miku’s leeks, Luka can grab hold of the tuna and whack the hell out of anyone with it.. I wonder how does one attach the fish onto her hand?

Well, she is available for pre-order, priced at about 2,800yen which is about SGD$44.. Hobby Search, CD Japan and Otacute are now taking pre-orders as of today.. Don’t wait any longer, get her now!! XD

Now hoping for a 1/8 scale figurine of her.. =3

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.

A couiple of weeks ago (on a Friday) Hexlord dragged invited me out to Mandai Orchid Garden for a shoot with the WLNF people, Amano, and TP.

Due to certain reasons, I arrived late, and by then nearly everyone was leaving, so we decided to head elsewhere.

We – that is, Hexlord, TP and Inferno (who got left behind :3c) – proceeded to a Kopitiam near SMU to chat a bit over dinner before heading over to Dhoby Ghaut Green to shoot my Kagamine Rin and Len figmas in the amphitheatre stage area.

And here’s what came out of that plan. The photos are courtesy of TP and Hexlord, since Fariz’s Mikunator wasn’t available at the time.

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Also, guest-starring Inferno’s Masked Rider Kiva!

 
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The gist is that Rin, Len and Kiva are preparing for a concert. It’s a little clichéd, but I guess I’m not the type to try out more daring poses (like flying kicks or w/e).

The SIC (Soul In Chogokin) Kiva is Inferno’s (the lad behind me); for now I’ll censor his face out since I’ve little clue on how to contact him (and most bloggers prefer to be “anonymous” anyway).

It’s been a long time since I reviewed my figmas Oh wait, I haven’t even properly reviewed these since I bought them, have I? Wow. Guess I’ll do a review some other time (especially since I’m already taking a little too long writing this post).

It’s not the first time I brought Rin out, though; the first time was on some hill in Singapore with Fariz (though neither of us remembers where exactly) for a private photoshoot. One of the shots turned into my current display picture.

Len, on the other hand, took his first steps outside his plastic packaging on that night. I could tell, since the metal screws in his stand have yet to rust. He wasn’t completely vanilla though, seeing as I had already opened his box to extract his awesome piano-guitar.

Also, contrary to what you may be thinking, the amphitheatre was not conveniently vacant that night. When we came in (at about 8.30 PM) there were approximately 5 people studying and chatting in the seating area (and probably giving us weird looks). That number grew to about twenty/thirty an hour later, chatting and studying (and probably giving us more weird looks).

Meh. Oh well, grow a spine and all that.

In any case, I’ll have to thank Hexlord and TP for putting up with me that night. You can click on their names in this paragraph to view their photos for the night (I didn’t embed all of them).

Also, where are you Inferno? ( *A*)

There was an production announcement party held yesterday (24th of March) for the upcoming Black★Rock Shooter OVA at the Akihabara UDX Theater.

To receive a ticket and attend the event, you’d have to apply at the official home page and be randomly selected by Good Smile Company. Lucky buggers.

Shinobu Yoshioka, director of the OVA production, made an appearance, along with Aki Takanori (CEO of Good Smile Company) and huke (THE artist). They held a panel, with Shinobu commenting that he really liked supercell’s music and thought the PV was amazing. Or something like that; I’m relying on Google Translate here. >_<

Anyway, after that they showed a minute-long exclusive promotional video made up of footage that were used in the making of the OVA. There is no leaked video at the moment though, so all I can show you are these images:

Love the quality here. It’s definitely a big leap over the lack of quality seen in the DVD we bought last year. *cough*

YES! These shots pretty much confirm my suspicions about Black★Gold Saw being in the OVA! Claws + big jagged sword is <3. Also, let’s not forget about Dead Master!

The seiyuus (voice actresses) behind Black★Rock Shooter and Dead Master were also (finally) revealed, along with their (human) character names in the OVA.

Black★Rock Shooter, AKA Mato Kokui Kuroi (黒衣マト) will be voiced by Kana Hanazawa.

Meanwhile, Dead Master, AKA Yomi Takanashi (小鳥遊ヨミ) will be voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro.

The voice actresses made an appearance at the event, too, and talked about their experience auditioning for and voice-acting their roles.

Upcoming Black★Rock Shooter figures were also showcased in their full-painted glory. Here we have the Black★Rock Shooter Nendoroid, figma and Anime (scaled) versions, as well as the Dead Master Original and Anime versions (scaled) respectively.

All of that aside, the OVA itself will be a single 50-minute episode and will be streamed for free on the Internet as part of a promotional campaign running from the 25th of June to the 31st of August this year. It will also be distributed as a free DVD with every copy of the July issues of the Hobby Japan, Megami and Animedia magazines.

UPDATE: The free DVD distribution has been delayed to the September issues of the magazines.

There will also be Blu-ray and DVD Special Edition discs, though (obviously) you’ll have to pay for those. Pricing details have not been released yet.

ryo will also be behind the music used in the OVA, so I’m expecting an epic soundtrack out of this. I haven’t been following his recent album(s), but I did love Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari, so that counts for something. >_>

The afore-mentioned 1-minute promotional video will also be screened at the Good Smile Company booth in the Tokyo Big Sight anime fair later today (25th of March).

The Black★Rock Shooter website has also updated with the main cast details, and there doesn’t seem to be any information regarding Black★Gold Saw. I guess they’re keeping mum about that till the OVA’s release in June.

I’ve posted the images that flash in the site intro for your reference. =3

Speculation time!

• Who (or what) is Black★Gold Saw? Another human-turned fighter? Or something else?
• Will the henshin (transformation) scenes be awesome?
• Will there be any Miku references?
• Will Miku even sing any song used in the OVA?
• …Insane Black Rock Shooter…? >_>

This post may contain errors (especially regarding on the intricate details on who showed up and the ‘unimportant chatter’), so feel free correct me if you can understand the source better. The details regarding the OVA (length, streaming for free, seiyuus, etc) have all been confirmed by several other sites, so no problems there. >_<

Source: AV Watch, Anime News Network

Also, thanks to k1y0 for the initial translation of the names; J-Talk isn’t very good at it sometimes.

You may also view more images at Akiba Hobby.

EDIT: Apparently Matou-san’s first name is Kuroi. Whoopsie.

Mikatan has finally updated her Blog with some preview pictures of the “Figma Black★ Rock Shooter” by Max Factory..

The details, together with Nendoroid Black Rock Shooter plus the DeadMaster figurine, were revealed during BRS event today.. Figma’s Blog posted about the event.. At the same time, the Official Website of Black Rock Shooter will also be updated with information on the figures later on..

Prepare yourself as the pre-orders for the figma and Nendo B★RS will open soon..

Preview scans featuring the upcoming “Figma Black★Rock Shooter” by Max Factory.. Sexy as ever eh? XD

According to Wcloudx’s site, the figure is scheduled for July 2010 release at 2,800 Yen retail price.. The month when it is released will be the same as the “Nendoroid Black★Rock Shooter”.

Source: 2chn via Wcloudx

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

Figma’s Blog has finally updated some preview images of the upcoming “Figma Hirasawa Ui School Uniform Ver.” from K-ON! by Max Factory ^^

Lovely picture~

The figma will be available for sale during Wonder Festival 2010 Winter on Febuary 7th, 2010. Do note that during the event, only 3,000 pieces will be sold, and limited to 2 pieces per person. It’ll also be available for pre-order through GSC Online Shop starting Febuary 8th, 2010 until Febuary 13th, 2010. You can go Here for more info.

Shocku and awe!

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Alright, I admit, it’s photo-shopped. It was posted over Figure/GK, and I almost believed it too, so I guess we all got trolled. XD

There’s no lie in the title, though. Preorders for the real Rin version (officially known as “Kagamine Rin -Nuclear Fusion-”) are now open, and each piece is retailing at 9.8k yen, though Hobby Search is selling them for about 8.9k yen each.

Also, for the benefit of you feed readers out there (and as an apology for the “fake news”), I’ll just consolidate some photos of the figure right in this post, so you don’t have to roam the Net yourself to get a good look.

Via Good Smile Company:

Via Mikatan:

Seriously, if they fixed the head I would buy this for sure. It may seem like a minor flaw, but trust me, the head is important!

Also, I’d imagine the cable connector on the headphones would look really ugly if you remove Rin from the (magnificent) stand. Somehow, I’m getting the impression that you can’t remove her (which would really suck).

I’m surprised this one’s cheaper than the Hatsune Miku VN02 Mix 1/8 scale figure (which went for about 3k yen more), but hey, can’t complain. =3

Via Wcloudx’s blog…twice!

Waking up to see this totally killed all my morning fatigue. 8D

The 1/8 scaled figure will be released by Max Factory in July 2010 (tentatively).

Let me put up the artwork (by Nagimiso if you didn’t already know) for reference, and start criticising the figure, as a Rin fan.

Source: Pixiv by nagimiso

Likes:

• The costume design totally matches the original illustration. I love the attention to detail here. The dull gold finish on the guitar strap-chain is <3
• Though the posing doesn’t match at all, it doesn’t fail to depict Rin’s bad-assery.
• The guitar design looks way cooler than the flat one in the original illustration. Slightly disappointed that it’s an almost-completely original design, though. But still.
• The base looks bloody awesome. The compression of detail looks very well done, and I don’t really mind the omission of the nuclear logo.

Dislikes:

• The hair. The hair on her head seems a tad too neat, and the exaggerated twin-tails is almost reminiscent of Miku’s hairstyle. No, this will not do at all.
• The face feels totally off. It’s probably because of her eyes. ( *A*)
• The red wire. While I do appreciate the addition of the headphones at the back of her head, the red wire just seems…I dunno, out of place?

I would definitely put all my money on this…if the head and face design didn’t ruin it. The attention to detail is superb, otherwise. Why, Max Factory, why?!

Price hasn’t been confirmed yet though, so for those of you who are aching to get this one, stay tuned!

Here’s the PV, by the way.

P.S. I still prefer the original.

Via wcloudx’s blog and Yuki-To’s tweet, thanks guys! =3