Kaiyōdō had come up with an original idea, which they presented two days ago at Wonder Festival. It's K-ON! Ita-tank model.
In fact, this K-ON! Ita-tank strongly resembles Tamiya's model of a German tank Jagdtiger. However, Kaiyōdō say they've produced it in their workshop. I don't really care, though.
No information about production at the moment.
Source: Akiba Blog
Nakano Azusa by Megahouse
Wonder Festival Winter 2010 took place earlier today and there are many photos from the event. Lots of new products were announced, and lots of earlier announced products were presented there. Let's have a look at them.
Starting with Nendoroids by Good Smile Company, first comes BRS Nendo.
Feena Fam Earthlight from Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro Na -Crescent Love-
Francesca Lucchini from Strike Witches; I wonder if other characters from Strike Witches are coming as well
Takane Manaka from Love Plus
Nendoroid Puchi Tenshi and Yuri from Angel Beats!
Saber Nendoroid from Fate/stay night
Suzumiya Haruhi from The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya; I love Haruhi with long hair.
Nagato Yuki from The Disappearance of HS; looks lovely.
Nendoroid Puchi Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha the Movie 1st
Nendoroid Puchi Touhou Series
Nendoroid Puchi Bakemonogatari Sets
Nendoroid Neko Arcueid from Tsukihime
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Nendoroids announced
GSC's 100th Nendoroid, Mickey Mouse from, you know that, don't you?
GSC's scale figures:
1/8 scale Black Rock Shooter Anime Version
1/8 scale Love is War Hatsune Miku
1/8 scale Deadmaster
Kyrie Rason from Valkyrie Complex, 1/8 scale
Misaka Mikoto from To Aru Kagaku no Railgun, 1/8 scale
Inaba Yui from Flyable Heart, 1/8 scale
Senjougahara Hitagi from Bakemonogatari; I love this figure.
Soft Vinyl figure Hachune Miku by GSC
Figmas by Max Factory:
Black Rock Shooter, coming in Summer 2010.
Suzumiya Haruhi Junior High School Ver.
Suzumiya Haruhi Alternate Ver.
Asahina Mikuru Adult ver.
Akiyama Mio from K-ON!
Hirasawa Ui from K-ON!
Kotobuki Tsumugi from K-ON!
Tainaka Ritsu from K-ON!
Saber Alter figma
Ayanami Rei from Rebuild of Evangelion
Asuka Langley Shikinami from Rebuild of Evangelion
Makinami Mari Illustrious from Rebuild of Evangelion
Archer from Fate/stay night
Michael Jackson figma
Senjougahara Hitagi from Bakemonogatari, figma announced
1/7 scale figures Akiyama Mio and Tainaka Ritsu from K-ON! by Max Factory
Figures by Alter:
Nakano Azusa from K-ON!, 1/8 scale, 7,140 yen
Akiyama Mio School Festival Version from K-ON!, 1/8 scale
1/8 scale Sanya V. Litvyak from Strike Witches
Amae Koromo from Saki, 1/8 scale
1/8 scale Momohime from Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Takashi Natsume from Natsume Yuujinchou, 1/8 scale, 7,140 yen
1/7 scale Sankt Kaiser Vivio from Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS by Alter
Cospa:
Fate Testarossa from Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 1st by Cospa
Kotobukiya:
Senjougahara Hitagi from Bakemonogatari, 1/8 scale
1/8 scale Erica Hartmann from Strike Witches
Yuzuhara Konomi from To Heart2, 1/6 scale
Kousaka Tamaki Panic Ver. from To Heart2, 1/6 scale
Ayanami Rei from Rebuild of Evangelion
Sora no Woto, Dance in the Vampire Bund, and figures announcement
Feena Fam Earthlight from Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro Na -Crescent Love-, 1/8 scale
Movic:
Sengoku Nadeko from Bakemonogatari
Orchid Seed:
1/7 scale Ignis of the Endless Winter from Jingai Makyo
Kaneda Takako from Hishoka Drop
Rider from Happou Bijin
Ryoumou Shimei from Ikkitousen
And to top it off, K-ON! Dollfies!
Lots of amazing figures announced. My favorite scale figure out of the freshly announced is probably GSC's Senjougahara. She really looks amazing. And my favorite Nendoroid is probably that long-haired Haruhi. I really like it when she has long hair. She looks much better that way. As for Alter's figures, I like Sanya or maybe Azusa the best. They both are lovely.
Sources: Hobby Stock blog, Amiblo, DannyChoo.com, Akiba Hobby, Figure/GK.
Something very interesting is ready for people all over the world. CTC Holidays Tours have prepared a special package that will take you around various places in Tokyo and its surroundings for 6 days and 4 nights. What's the main attraction of this package is that you will have a personal moe guide, Yoshimi, who will show you around her favorite spots. Furthermore, on your Akihabara exploration, you will be guided by Danny Choo. Sounds cool, doesn't it?
From CTC's site:
For 6 Days, 4 Nights, experience Cool Japan as the tour brings you and your friends around Tokyo in the comfort of your very own private coach! Your Moe Meido-chan tour guide Yoshimi will be bringing you around key attractions in Tokyo, covering place like the 2010 Tokyo Anime Fair, Studio Ghibli, Nakano Broadway, Lucky Star Shrine and more! Visit the Otaku heaven Akihabara together with celebrity blogger Danny Choo, as he shows you his version of Akiba.
Prices start from SGD$1,999 for the full tour (Return Flight from Singapore to Tokyo Included) and SGD$1,499 for the land tour (Flight to Tokyo not included). The “everything included” tour includes meals, accommodation and transport (Coach Bus).
Special Installment Plans Available! Pay only SGD$500* as deposit and the rest as installments! Ask for this special installment plan when you book your tickets!
This video will help you make a better picture of this tour.
This tour is available for people from all over the world. However, you'll have to arrange the flights yourself, as CTC provides the return flight only from Singapore.
Visit CTC's site for more details.
Source: The Banzai Effect
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Since a lot of people were disappointed that Pettanko Thursday gallery series was discontinued, I've decided to revive it in essence. However, it isn't going to feature certain chosen characters anymore; it's going to be simply a small weekly gallery of flat chests. If you were fond of PT series galleries, I believe you'll like DFC Saturday as well.
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I heard that Seize, the town from Sora no Woto, was based on a real historical town in Spain called Cuenca, so I decided to look it up. Really, there is a city called Cuenca in Spain and it looks, or rather Seize looks exactly the same.
Cuenca is a city with population of 58,000. It was founded by Arabs after they seized the land in 714. The town was under Arab rule until 1177 when it was conquered by Christians after a long period of siege. Cuenca was prospering since then, mainly thanks to textile manufacturing and livestock exploitation. In 18th century, Cuenca fell into economic recession because the town was forbidden to continue the textile manufacturing. It was an order from the king Carlos IV, who wanted to put an end to the city's successes as it strongly competed with the Royal Tapestry Factory. As a result, the city lost a lot of its inhabitants; in addition, it was massively damaged by Napoleon's troops. Only the introduction of timber industry was able to boost the economic state of the town, as well as raise the population - to 10,000 inhabitants. In 1874, during the Third Carlist War, Cuenca suffered great damage again. The beginning of 20th century was marked by poverty in rural areas of Spain, including Cuenca. Desperate and tumultuous people went as far as to discharge their fury at the Church and annihilated many monks, nuns, and clergymen. After WWII, Cuenca fell into extreme poverty and many people migrated to more prosperous regions of Spain or even to foreign countries. The city began to recover in 1960's and has been financially growing since then, particularly thanks to its touristic value. In 1996, Cuenca was registered to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Now, it's time for comparison between reality and anime.
Well, Cuenca has been added to the list of Otaku Holy Lands thanks to Sora no Woto. You can set out on an anime pilgrimage if you live in or visit Spain. You can experience the thrill of following the "steps" of your favorite characters without traveling to Japan.
Sankaku Complex
DannyChoo.com
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