[Figure] Zero no Tsukaima Louise nendoroid

Unfortunately it looks like it’s a Hobby Stock exclusive! A joint production between Hobby Stock and Goodsmile Company, this Louise is based off of the upcoming 3rd season of the Zero no Tsukaima anime series (though I guess it doesn’t really matter which season she’s from. Louise is equally cute in all of them!). Release date is yet to be determined.

 

 

 

 

[Figures] Shining Wind Ryuuna’s frontal debut

A couple days back Shining series blog Shine na blog updated with some new shots of Kotobukiya’s new Ryuuna figure (9th in the series so far. More on the way most likely!). Her face is now presented to the world, but not yet painted. A colored version is expected to make an appearance at the upcoming WonderFest.

 

 

 

 

 

[Figures] New Sangokushi ver. Ikkitousen figure & Alternate color Kanu

On the heels (sort of) of opening preorders of Toy’sworks’ Ikkitousen - Three Kingdoms era inspired Kanu Unchou, comes an alternate white dress/black panties version of that same figure. If you thought the Three Kingdoms era Kanu is hot, then you may also be happy to know that a second and third figure in the same vein are on their way as well. Info gleaned from Toy’sworks and Ganbo store.

 

 

 

[Figures] Kotobukiya Blanc Neige & Noir Clalaclan

Akibahobby has a sample review of Blanc Neige, and Shining Tears/Wind blog Shine na Blog has revealed that Kotobukiya will be releasing an alternate dark color scheme for the first figure in their Shining Wind series of figures, Clalaclan Philias. Both look deliciously pleasing ^^

 

 

 

 

[Figures] Queen’s Gate Alice boosted ver. available for preorder

Hey there, didn’t think many places would be able to get this, so this is a treat to see! Local toys and figures importer Toys Logic (local to the US that is. They are located in Concord, California, USA; However, they do ship internationally) has been able to procure a number of this Hobby Japan magazine limited mail order figure of Queen’s Gate Alice boosted ver. (adult ver). She is sculpted by Yamachichi of Heavy Gauge, and figure production handled by Alter. You can see some pics of her over at Hobby Japan’s own Hobby Channel.

 

You can preorder her here
quantities are expected to be very limited, so if you know you want her but can’t get her elsewhere, go for it!

 

[Figures & Books] Yamashita Shunya banzai!

Yaaay a bit of good news for the great japanese sci-fi/fantasy artist Yamashita Shunya. Later in the year, there will be released a couple of new figures designed by the man, as well as his second artbook collection entitled “Wild Flower.”

 

 

 

 

 

[Figures] What has the final World Hobby Festival got for us?

Oh happy days and sad days. Happy because of the nice figures that were on display at World Hobby Festival Ariake 18, but sad since it’s the last World Hobby Festival ever. Not exactly the end of the hobby and figure world, but it just means that we’ll have to wait longer in between shows to get our fix of new things to look out for. Akibahobby, Moeyo, and Heisei Democracy have rolled out some samples and previews of what was displayed during the show.

 

 

 

[Figures] The elegant ice mage Blanc Neige

The blog about all things Shining Tears/Wind, Shine na Blog, has unveiled pictures of a painted look for Kotobukiya’s next in line in their Shining Wind series of figures, Blanc Neige. Looking quite good! Blanc Neige’s original announcement has already prompted me to preorder Elwing and consider Kureha as well as the other female cast members previously released by Kotobukiya.

 

 

 

 

[Figure] Kanu Unchou nya~

Announced a few days back to be present as a garage kit at the final iteration of the World Hobby Festival Ariake (the 18th one) is a 1/7 scale Kanu Unchou “Nekomimi” (kitty ears) version from Griffon Enterprises. They’ll have 70 kits at their booth sold at a price of 8800Yen each. Akiba Hobby has a look at a completed kit in their sample review.

 

 

 

 

[Figures] More awesomeness to look out for in the coming year (Megahouse and Niθ heavy!)

Good news from Heisei Democracy, who’s gotten a hold of a preview of the upcoming June issue of Hobby Japan, courtesy of 2ch’s board for hobbyists. Lots of nice figures including Queen’s Gate’s Gate Opener Alice boost (adult) version, a painted Queen’s Blade Melona, and some Code Geass trading figures from Bandai. More stuff after the jump.