zone otaku http://zotaku.com zone otaku - where it begins Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:30:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 figma Mutsu http://zotaku.com/2014/10/29/figma-mutsu/ http://zotaku.com/2014/10/29/figma-mutsu/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:30:39 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36460 Max Factory has started preorders of figma Mutsu from the series Kantai Collection -KanColle-.

Figure: figma Mutsu
Manufacturer
: Max Factory
Scale: Non (Approximately 150 mm)
Release Date
: May 2015
Retail Price
: 6,800 yen
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From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-’ comes a figma of the second Nagato-class battleship, Mutsu!

  • Using the smooth yet posable joints of figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes.
  • A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability.
  • She comes with three expressions including her standard face, a smile with upturned eyes and a cute blow kiss expression!
  • The ship parts at her hips are also articulated, and she comes with an alternate lower leg part to fix the anchor to her leg!
  • An articulated figma stand is included.

 

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Nendoroid Tokisaki Kurumi http://zotaku.com/2014/10/28/nendoroid-tokisaki-kurumi/ http://zotaku.com/2014/10/28/nendoroid-tokisaki-kurumi/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:10:54 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36454 Good Smile Company has started preorders of Nendoroid Tokisaki Kurumi from the series Date A Live II.

Figure: Nendoroid Tokisaki Kurumi
Manufacturer
: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non (Approximately 100 mm)
Release Date
: February 2015
Retail Price
: 4,200 yen
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From the popular light novel and anime series ‘Date A Live II’ comes the third Nendoroid from the series – Kurumi Tokisaki wearing her Goth-Loli Astral Dress!

She comes with three expressions including a mysterious sidelong glance, a condescending expression as well as a maddened expression showing off her fearless disposition. Optional parts include both Zafkiel’s musket and pistol, allowing you to pose her in the various poses she took while firing shots from them! Enjoy the adorable madness of Kurumi in Nendoroid size!

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Nendoroid Ayase Eli http://zotaku.com/2014/10/27/nendoroid-ayase-eli/ http://zotaku.com/2014/10/27/nendoroid-ayase-eli/#comments Sun, 26 Oct 2014 17:30:19 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36448 Good Smile Company has started preorders of Nendoroid Ayase Eli from the series Love Live!

Figure: Nendoroid Ayase Eli
Manufacturer
: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non (Approximately 100 mm)
Release Date
: March 2015
Retail Price
: 3,500 yen
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From the popular anime series ‘LoveLive!’ comes a Nendoroid of the responsible, confident member of μ’s, Eli Ayase! She has been sculpted wearing her outfit used in the song ‘Bokura wa Ima no Naka de’.

Eli’s standard face shows off her confident smile, and she also comes with another smiling expression which can also be used as a singing expression! She also comes with a large number of parts that allow you to recreate the dance moves from the opening theme of the first season! Be sure to display her together with the previously announced Nico Yazawa, Honoka Kousaka, Kotori Minami and other upcoming members of μ’s! ♪

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Godzilla in Japan http://zotaku.com/2014/10/23/godzilla-in-japan/ http://zotaku.com/2014/10/23/godzilla-in-japan/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2014 17:30:32 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36444 Apologies for the non-updates. Real life issues calls, including gaming.

On to my post, in August I travelled to Japan for Animelo 2014 concert and I visited the 22-foot statue of Godzilla, located in Tokyo Midtown Garden.

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They even have a 1/1 scale footprint of Godzilla, if he ever was to set foot in Japan.

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Love how Japan always have such interesting events when I am there for a short break!

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Nendoroid Solid Snake http://zotaku.com/2014/08/03/nendoroid-solid-snake/ http://zotaku.com/2014/08/03/nendoroid-solid-snake/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2014 13:00:00 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36438 Good Smile Company has started preorders of Nendoroid Solid Snake from the series METAL GEAR SOLID.

Figure: Nendoroid Solid Snake
Manufacturer
: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non (Approximately 100 mm)
Release Date
: November 2014
Retail Price
: 4,500 yen
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From “METAL GEAR SOLID” comes a Nendoroid of the main character of the series, the infiltration specialist ‘Solid Snake’! The rough look of his character has been preserved while still giving him the cuter appearance provided by the Nendoroid design!

He is the first ever Nendoroid designed to be posed in a prone position, allowing you to display him sneaking around just like in the game! Optional parts include his handgun, an assault rifle as well as a cardboard box to keep him hidden! An optional low-polygon face part is also included, allowing fans of the original game to enjoy the classic Snake once again!

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1/7 Kasugano Sora PVC [Cheongsam Ver.] http://zotaku.com/2014/08/03/17-kasugano-sora-pvc-cheongsam-ver/ http://zotaku.com/2014/08/03/17-kasugano-sora-pvc-cheongsam-ver/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2014 09:00:51 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36433 Alter has started preorders of the 1/7 scale figure of Kasugano Sora PVC from the series Yosuga no Sora.

Figure: Kasugano Sora PVC [Cheongsam Ver.]
Manufacturer
: Alter
Scale: 1/7 (Approximately 220 mm)
Release Date
: October 2014
Retail Price
: 14,904 yen
Preorder at
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Nendoroid Lady Venera http://zotaku.com/2014/08/03/nendoroid-lady-venera/ http://zotaku.com/2014/08/03/nendoroid-lady-venera/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2014 08:00:48 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36428 Good Smile Company has started preorders of Nendoroid Lady Venera from the series World Conquest Zvezda Plot.

Figure: Nendoroid Lady Venera
Manufacturer
: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non (Approximately 100 mm)
Release Date
: November 2014
Retail Price
: 4,800 yen
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From the anime series ‘World Conquest Zvezda Plot’ comes a Nendoroid of the secret society Zvezda’s mysterious leader, Lady Venera! Her standard face, shouting face and upset face all look adorable, even with her mask covering them up!

Optional parts include the plushie doll ‘Galactica’ which she always keeps by her side, as well as her ultimate weapon, the Mechanized Giant Fist! She can take all sorts of popular poses from the series, and you can even pose her in her classic ‘conquest’ pose!

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Nendoroid Yazawa Nico http://zotaku.com/2014/08/03/nendoroid-yazawa-nico/ http://zotaku.com/2014/08/03/nendoroid-yazawa-nico/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2014 06:50:50 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36422 Good Smile Company has started preorders of Nendoroid Yazawa Nico from the series Love Live.

Figure: Nendoroid Yazawa Nico
Manufacturer
: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non (Approximately 100 mm)
Release Date
: November 2014
Retail Price
: 3,500 yen
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From the popular anime ‘Love Live!’ comes a figure of the Idol Research Club President who tries day and night to be a better idol, Nico Yazawa! She has been sculpted wearing her outfit used in the song ‘Bokura wa Ima no Naka de’.

Nico comes with alternate parts that allow her to be posed in her well-known ‘Nico-Nico Smile’ pose, and she also comes with the winking expression seen in the opening theme of the first season! Enjoy the company of Nico in her frilly stage outfit! ♪

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Cu-poche Asuna http://zotaku.com/2014/07/29/cu-poche-asuna/ http://zotaku.com/2014/07/29/cu-poche-asuna/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:41:23 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36415 Kotobukiya has started preorders of Cu-poche Asuna from the series Sword Art Online.

Figure: Cu-poche Asuna
Manufacturer
: Kotobukiya
Scale: Non (Approximately 110 mm)
Release Date
: December 2014
Retail Price
: 4,536 yen
Preorder at
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1/8 Naoe Kanetsugu Master Samurai PVC http://zotaku.com/2014/07/28/18-naoe-kanetsugu-master-samurai-pvc/ http://zotaku.com/2014/07/28/18-naoe-kanetsugu-master-samurai-pvc/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:46:55 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36409 Penguin Parade has started preorders of the 1/8 scale figure of Naoe Kanetsugu Master Samurai PVC from the series Hyakka Ryouran: Samurai Bride.

Figure: Naoe Kanetsugu Master Samurai PVC
Manufacturer
: Penguin Parade
Scale: 1/8 (Approximately 200 mm)
Release Date
: January 2015
Retail Price
: 12,960 yen
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From the samurai action anime filled with cute girls, ‘Hyakka Ryouran: Samurai Bride’ comes a figure of the ‘Warrior of Love’ Kanetsugu Naoe who believes and fights for love!

She is posed holding the pommel of her trademark giant hammer is one hand. The hammer face has the kanji for ‘Love’ engraved clearly on it, and would easily be taller than Naoe herself it wasn’t held at an angle. Her long hair and skirt are sculpted fluttering in the wind around her, and the detail on her hammer and armor are sure to be appreciated by any figure fans!

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