Nendoroid

Nendoroid is series of figure that distributed by Good Smile Company with unique appearance that is big head but small body. Nendoroid usually is figures from anime, manga or game character. Nendoroid equipped with a variety of facial expressions and body parts that can be moved so you can change the face expressions of nendoroid according to the pose that you desire. Not just that, nendoroid usually also equipped with some item that can held by nendoroid.

There are many different types of Nendoroid, first is the regular/standard nendoroid with characteristic had about 10 cm high. Second types is Nendoroid Puchi or also known as Nendoroid Petite with characteristic had about 5 cm high. Last types is Nendoroid Plus, nendoroids with collaborative effort between two companies or there is something particularly special about it.

Just one word to describe why many figure collector like nendoroid, yap because they are "Cute".

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Kaito Vocaloid Nendoroid

Kaito Vocaloid Nendoroid presented by Good Smile Company. Kaito is from the character vocal series, the predecessor of popular vocaloid Hatsune Miku.
Keeping the official original illustration in mind, this Nendoroid version has been brought to life – his muffler fluttering in the wind, and his well known pose faithfully recreated in Nendoroid form. Various extras are included such as an ice-cream and interchangeable faces, as well as other small accessories that fans will love. Experience the capacious charm of KAITO’s various faces for yourself!

Buy Kaito Vocaloid Nendoroid from Amazon.com:
Kaito Nendoroid Vocaloid Figure (click the link to buy)

or you can order Kaito Vocaloid Nendoroid from Hobby Search:
Nendoroid Kaito PVC Figure  (click the link to buy)

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Kampfer fur die Liebe Preview

Kampfer fur die Liebe is the second season of Kampfer TV anime series, that will be released on upcoming spring 2011. Look back the success of Kampfer first season, Kampfer fur die Liebe potentially will be the most anticipated anime in spring 2011, but the Japanese broadcaster TBS and King Records' Starchild Records label revealed that one of the two episodes in the all-new Kampfer fur die Liebe anime sequel will not be televised. Instead, the entire sequel will be screened during the first official Kämpfer event, which will be held at the Odaiba Cinema Mediage theater in Tokyo on March 6, as quoted from Anime News Network.

Release Date:

    2011-03-06 (Special screening @ Tokyo's Odaiba Cinema Mediage Theater)

    2011-03-31 (TBS broadcast)

Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Official Website: StarChild:Kampfer

Kampfer fur die Liebe Trailer

Source: ANN

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Portgas D Ace Excellent Model Portrait.Of.Pirates `Strong Edition` PVC Figure

Portgas D Ace Excellent Model Portrait.Of.Pirates `Strong Edition` PVC Figure will be released by MegaHouse on June. Portgas D Ace is a character from One Piece manga created by Eiichiro Oda. This POP One Piece Strong Edition PVC Figure present Portgas D Ace with his Fire Fist and also gun in his both hand.

You can buy Portgas D Ace Excellent Model Portrait.Of.Pirates `Strong Edition` PVC Figure from Hobby Search.

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Ciel Phantomhive Nendoroid

Ciel Phantomhive Nendoroid was released by Good Smile Company. Ciel Phantomhive is a character from Kuroshitsuji anime series or known as Black Butler. Ciel is the head of the Phantomhive household, known as an evil noble.
Ciel Phantomive Nendoroid has three expressions  - a relaxed expression, a standard expression and the embarrassed expression he had on his face when Sebastian and he parted ways. A chair for him to sit in is also included and he comes complete with a silver tableware set for Sebastian to bring to him.

Buy Ciel Phantomhive Nendoroid from Amazon.com:
Black Butler / Kuroshitsuji: Ciel Phantomhive Nendoroid Action Figure (click the link to buy)

Also you can order Ciel Phantomhive Nendoroid from Hobby Search:
Nendoroid Ciel Phantomhive PVC Figure (click the link to buy)

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13% One Piece Manga Buyer are Older Than 50 Years Old

Japanese public broadcaster NHK aired program The Close-up Gendai (Modern Close-up) on Wednesday  with episode "Secrets of the Mega Hit One Piece". In the One Piece manga buyer Kinokuniya Bookstores statistics show results quite surprising. The results is 88% One Piece manga buyer are adults, 13% are older than 50 years old, just 12% are 1-18 years old.

I really wonder, why people older than 50 years old still buy a manga or they are just buy for their son?

Source: Yaraon, Comic Natalie via Anime News Network

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Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence Preview

Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence is 15th movie of Detective Conan anime that will be released in Japan on April 16, 2011. The story begins with a threat against the Tokyo governor, but Conan's quick thinking prevents any fatalities when a subway tunnel is blown up. Conan learns there may be a connection to a village that was relocated for the construction of a dam, and he races to stop the criminal before the next attack.
The official website of Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence stream the teaser trailer and on the website you can see Detective Conan anime franchise is celebrating the 15th anniversary.

Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence Trailer




Source: Anime News Network

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Tofu Kozo Preview

Tofu Kozo is 3D animated film directed by Gisaburo Sugii that will be released in Japan on April 29, 2011. This anime movie adapted from Tofu Kozo Sugoroku-dochu Furidashi Novel by Natsuhiko Kyogoku. Kyoko Fukada will use her voice to to voicing Tofu Kozo.

Tofu Kozo Second Trailer



Source: nipponcinema

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Monkey D Garp POP One Piece Series Neo DX PVC Figure

MegaHouse present Monkey D Garp Portrait of Pirates One Piece Series Neo DX PVC Figure that released on January 2011. Monkey D Garp is the character from One Piece anime and manga series created by Eiichiro Oda, who commanding officer of the 153rd Branch of the Marines, and also he is the grandfather of Monkey D Luffy.
Excellent Model Monkey D Garp POP One Piece Series Neo DX PVC Figure comes with two different expressions and also comes with the dog mask.

You can buy Monkey D Garp POP One Piece Series Neo DX PVC Figure from Amazon.com:
 One Piece Portrait.Of.Pirates Series NEO-DX Monkey D Garp 1/8 PVC Figure from Amazon (click to buy)

or you can buy from Hobby Search:
Excellent Model Monkey D Garp POP One Piece Series Neo DX PVC Figure from Hobby Search (click to buy)

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