There’s certainly no short supply of coverage for the Summer Wonder Festival that just finished up. Wcloudxkumo has a nice summary of the new and upcoming figures that were on the display. Tons of awesome new figures on the horizon ^^.
Here are some of the figures I found most interesting:
K-ON Nendoroids by GSC
We all knew this was coming ^^. K-ON! was absurdly popular and the inevitable Nendoroids of the four girls were displayed. They’re not jump-off-the-screen cute but they all look good, a very likely get for me. There are also pics that Mio is sporting her shima pantsu ^^; I believe reservations for Mio and Yui will begin in a few days.
Nendoroid Minami Chiaki from Minami-ke by Gift
Finally, some Minami-ke Nendoroids! Chiaki looks pretty cute here in her mostly expressionless face ;) I hope the other Minami-ke characters are forthcoming in their own Nendoroid forms. Scheduled for December release.
1/8 scale Black Rock Shooter with Black Blade by GSC
A new Black Rock Shooter figure by GSC. I didn’t reserve the first BRS figure that’s due out in August and I’m not sure if I regret that or not. This is mostly the same figure but with her sword instead of her Rock Cannon. Also, her jacket is off. It’s pretty hot ^^; Since I didn’t order the first version, I just might be tempted into getting this one. No price or release date (that I was able to find).
1/8 scale K-ON figures by Alter
Now here’s some good stuff ^^. 1/8 scale K-ON! figures by Alter. Given the popularity of the K-ON! series there is no doubt we will be seeing many figures of the girls but to have Alter start things off is a good sign. Mio and Yui are first up and look energetic and cute in their school uniforms and with their instruments (which look amazing). Quite tempting. Both are supposed to be released near the end of the year but no prices have been announced.
1/8 scale Mercedes from Odin Sphere by Alter!
I’ve been watching this figure for a while. The previous unpainted photos I had seen were promising and now the painted PVC version is arriving. The Alter Gwendolyn that matches with this figure is absolutely stunning and I expect this figure to be the same. Due out by end of year, no price yet.
1/8 scale Aisaka Taiga from Toradora! by Wave
Yes, yes, and yes ^^; Here is Aisaka Taiga in 1/8 scale by Wave. After watching Toradora, I’ve fallen in love with Taiga so I’m very interested in this figure. She is wearing her angel outfit from the school festival. Just based on the unpainted concept model, I like it. If the final, painted version turns out anywhere near as good as I expect, this will be a must get figure for me. No date or price yet.
1/6 scale Saber Maid Ver. from Fate/Stay Night by Alter
Another maid version of Saber by Alter. I’ve been eyeing Alter’s first version for a while but it seems to be sold out everywhere… so this figure might be the one for me. Unfortunately, it looks like it will be a Hobby Japan magazine exclusive which means it may be horribly expensive for me to acquire :(
Lucky Star Summer Seifuku versions
The last items of interest to me are the Lucky Star summer seifuku figma by Max Factory. I already have the winter seifuku versions but I like the summer versions more (maybe it’s the blue ^^). More pics at Moeya. Konata is supposed to come with a head for Yutaka so you kind of get a free Figma with her ;)
And that’s it! Whether or not I will be getting these figures is not yet decided but I should probably start saving up in any case ^^;
I’m definitely getting the Alter K-ON! figures, can’t wait to see Azusa, Ritsu and Tsumugi turn up. ^^
With Alter doing uniform versions and Wave doing bikini versions, wonder if GSC or Max Factory will do scaled figures of the girls in other outfits?
Have never much been into nendoroids, they look a tad expensive to me compared to Figma and scaled figures, so will probably pass on those, but they are indeed very cute. ^^
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Will be getting Alter Yui and maybe nendo Ritsu but that’s it. While I would love to collect the set of either the nendo or the scale one, i’m not gonna bother to dive into it. Once I start, it’s hard to get out unless it’s complete. lol
I will be eying on the new BRS. I skipped the 1st version but this one looks really sexy. xD
I’m more of a sword fan than guns. ^^
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@Smithy: The rest of Alter set is going to just as good, I bet ^^. I will hold off judgment on Wave’s 1/10 scale K-ON! figures until they are painted. 1/10 is almost too small and Wave’s quality can be iffy sometimes.
You should get a Nendoroid. You’ll probably like it. They’re much cuter and amusing in person xD
@Optic: Getting only part of set is a hard thing to do, good luck with that! XD I agree with you on the BRS sword, it’s simple but looks good. Quite tempted by it as well.
@Anony
Yeah, Figma are tempting too, they look cute but both feel kind of ‘toyish’ as well. plus nendoroids are rather pricey. T_T
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They’re not that expensive. Around 3,000 yen, though I’ve seen them for less on sale every now and then. You should just get one and see how you like it.
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Man, I didn’t know the maid Saber is an exclusive. Do you mind dropping me a message or something when more info comes out? Despite having the original Alter’s Saber maid, I still want this one.
Sure, I will keep an eye on it :)
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