![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-43816 slb_group[43815] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/treasure-festa-in-ariake-9-garage-kit-roundup/attachment/treasurefesta9header"></a></p> <p>There are a massive amount of figure-related events in Japan. Usually we cover the big ones that involve PVC: Wonder Festival, Comiket, MegaHobby, Tamashii Nations, et cetera. But of course the garage kit community probably puts out ten times as much as the PVC world, they are just a lot harder to get! The most recent gk event will be Treasure Festa in Ariake 9, which takes place on May 5th–yes, only a few days away!</p> <p>So today we’re bringing you a roundup of some of the best kits that will be at the event, complete with the circle’s name in case you are lucky enough to be at the event and have the money and speed to snag one. My favorites are the adorable Yagyu from Senran Kagura and Atelier Hiro’s graceful Miku, but there’s a whole lot more–even a Kaito and an awesome Shin Megami kit with both Jack Frost and Pyro Jack! Check them all out after the jump.</p> <p>[via <a href="http://www.fg-site.net/archives/2856694" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.fg-site.net']);" target="_blank">fg-site</a>, <a href="http://www.geocities.jp/kuroringo_12/moonlighter/TOKUBETU_Folder/EVENT.html" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.geocities.jp']);" target="_blank">Moonlighter</a>, <a href="http://www.mrsurprise.jp/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.mrsurprise.jp']);" target="_blank">Mr. Surprise</a>, <a href="http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/tssystem/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp']);" target="_blank">T's System</a>, <a href="http://pinkpanders.chakin.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://pinkpanders.chakin.com']);" target="_blank">Pink Panders</a>, <a href="http://glemo.blog.fc2.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://glemo.blog.fc2.com']);" target="_blank">Glemo</a>, <a href="http://ameblo.jp/ooxoo-japan/entry-11520579261.html" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://ameblo.jp']);" target="_blank">ooxoo</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/TreasureFesta9Header.jpg "Treasure Festa in Ariake 9 Garage Kit Roundup")
There are a massive amount of figure-related events in Japan. Usually we cover the big ones that involve PVC: Wonder Festival, Comiket, MegaHobby, Tamashii Nations, et cetera. But of course the garage kit community probably puts out ten times as much as the PVC world, they are just a lot harder to get! The most recent gk event will be Treasure Festa in Ariake 9, which takes place on May 5th–yes, only a few days away!
So today we’re bringing you a roundup of some of the best kits that will be at the event, complete with the circle’s name in case you are lucky enough to be at the event and have the money and speed to snag one. My favorites are the adorable Yagyu from Senran Kagura and Atelier Hiro’s graceful Miku, but there’s a whole lot more–even a Kaito and an awesome Shin Megami kit with both Jack Frost and Pyro Jack! Check them all out after the jump.
[via Moonlighter, Mr. Surprise, T’s System, Pink Panders, Glemo, ooxoo]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44355 slb_group[44346] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44355"></a></p> <p>Yes, cuter than <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/append-rin-len-kagamine-nendoroids" target="_blank">Append Rin & Len</a>, or even <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/saber-rin-cheer-for-japan" target="_blank">Cheerful Saber & Rin</a>! Maybe it’s my weakness for the Muv-Luv girls talking, but I am smitten by this newest duo. It’s probably also the fact that unlike a lot of recent Nendoroids (and figmas) these ladies come with a lot of goodies: but we’ll get to that in a second! First, let’s tlak about how awesome they look. From the soft gradient in their purple hair to the shiny plugsuits, they’ve done a fantastic job recreating their anime appearance.</p> <p>Now for the goodies! Both come with cockpits and of course some creepy/cute Beta pals, much like <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/nendoroid-yui-takamura-comes-with-a-creepy-friend" target="_blank">the first Muv-Luv Nendoroid Yui Takamura</a>. They’re so strange looking! Inia will also come with her teddy bear, and Cryska has a sniper rifle. As for faces they actually only have two, but they’re a doozy: there’s the “standard” ones and then… insane faces! Yes, these are on par with “<a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/tsubasa-kazanari-is-the-craziest-nendoroid" target="_blank">swan song</a>” and the amazing <a href="www.plastikitty.com/home/nendoroid-hibiki-tachibana-is-the-creepiest-chibi" target="_blank">Hibiki face</a>. But as you may recall, Yui had a pretty scary/amazing bloody face as well, so it’s no surprise this duo has creepy faces as well! They’ll be up for order on the 16th.</p> <p>[via <a href="http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2013/05/14/nendoroid-inia-sestina-nendoroid-cryska-barchenowa/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://mikatan.goodsmile.info']);" target="_blank">Mikatan</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/IniaCryskaHeader.jpg "Cryska & Inia Are The Cutest Nendoroid Duo")
Yes, cuter than Append Rin & Len, or even Cheerful Saber & Rin! Maybe it’s my weakness for the Muv-Luv girls talking, but I am smitten by this newest duo. It’s probably also the fact that unlike a lot of recent Nendoroids (and figmas) these ladies come with a lot of goodies: but we’ll get to that in a second! First, let’s tlak about how awesome they look. From the soft gradient in their purple hair to the shiny plugsuits, they’ve done a fantastic job recreating their anime appearance.
Now for the goodies! Both come with cockpits and of course some creepy/cute Beta pals, much like the first Muv-Luv Nendoroid Yui Takamura. They’re so strange looking! Inia will also come with her teddy bear, and Cryska has a sniper rifle. As for faces they actually only have two, but they’re a doozy: there’s the “standard” ones and then… insane faces! Yes, these are on par with “swan song” and the amazing Hibiki face. But as you may recall, Yui had a pretty scary/amazing bloody face as well, so it’s no surprise this duo has creepy faces as well! They’ll be up for order on the 16th.
[via Mikatan]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44319 slb_group[44318] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44319"></a></p> <p>We seem to be having a dearth of Touhou Project’s Flandre Scarlet recently! There’s the two versions from ques Q: <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/ques-qs-flandre-scarlet-is-the-evilest-vampire" target="_blank">ferociously demonic Flandre</a> and <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/celebrate-halloween-early-with-ques-qs-remilia-flandre-scarlet" target="_blank">super cute Flandre</a>. Then there’s <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/orchid-seeds-flandre-scarlet-is-the-cutest-psychopath" target="_blank">Orchid Seed’s version</a>, or rather their PVC version of Glemo’s garage kit. While ques Q’s Halloween Flan is mighty cute, this one takes the cake on sweet: probably since it is literally covered in sweets, from the donut in her mouth to the macaron she is balancing on.</p> <p>While she’s a bit pricey for her tiny scale, I am totally in love with this version of her! And as cute as the donut-in-mouth thing is, I really do adore her face without it in. How am I going to choose how to display her?! Of course I could solve this dilemma by buying two, but then I would have to find more space for her…</p> <p>[via <a href="http://www.amiami.jp/top/detail/review?scode=FIG-MOE-8814&page=top" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.amiami.jp']);" target="_blank">AmiAmi</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/DonutFlanHeader.jpg "Orchid Seed’s Flandre Scarlet Is A Sweet Treat")
We seem to be having a dearth of Touhou Project’s Flandre Scarlet recently! There’s the two versions from ques Q: ferociously demonic Flandre and super cute Flandre. Then there’s Orchid Seed’s version, or rather their PVC version of Glemo’s garage kit. While ques Q’s Halloween Flan is mighty cute, this one takes the cake on sweet: probably since it is literally covered in sweets, from the donut in her mouth to the macaron she is balancing on.
While she’s a bit pricey for her tiny scale, I am totally in love with this version of her! And as cute as the donut-in-mouth thing is, I really do adore her face without it in. How am I going to choose how to display her?! Of course I could solve this dilemma by buying two, but then I would have to find more space for her…
[via AmiAmi]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44316 slb_group[44294] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44316"></a></p> <p>It was only a short while ago that Arcadia (formerly Yamato) <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/arcadias-super-soniko-prepares-for-pre-orders" target="_blank">showed off the promotional shots</a> of their newest Soniko, and already moeyo has gotten their paws on a color sample! It seems like with her popularity skyrocketing more and more every year, she’s guaranteed to get more than one gallery for every figure release so doubtlessly this is only the first of many.</p> <p>Since this figure involves tiny kitties, I am obviously a fan! It seems to be a running theme with Soniko–in fact her first Yamato figure (<a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/plastikitty-review-nsfw-yamatos-super-soniko" target="_blank">review</a>) featured them prominently. While I still have issues with the anatomy I think overall this is a great figure of her. The face in particular is awesome, spot-on to the art! And I mean she comes with mini cakes. Who doesn’t like mini cakes and kittens? Heartless monsters, that is who.</p> <p>[via <a href="http://www.moeyo.com/2013/05/review_arcadia_sonico_mizugi.html" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.moeyo.com']);" target="_blank">moeyo</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/KittenSonikoHeader.jpg "Arcadia’s New Soniko Is Kitten Around")
It was only a short while ago that Arcadia (formerly Yamato) showed off the promotional shots of their newest Soniko, and already moeyo has gotten their paws on a color sample! It seems like with her popularity skyrocketing more and more every year, she’s guaranteed to get more than one gallery for every figure release so doubtlessly this is only the first of many.
Since this figure involves tiny kitties, I am obviously a fan! It seems to be a running theme with Soniko–in fact her first Yamato figure (review) featured them prominently. While I still have issues with the anatomy I think overall this is a great figure of her. The face in particular is awesome, spot-on to the art! And I mean she comes with mini cakes. Who doesn’t like mini cakes and kittens? Heartless monsters, that is who.
[via moeyo]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44292 slb_group[44276] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44292"></a></p> <p><em>Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama</em>, better known as <em>The Prince of Tennis</em> here in the US, is one of those mangas/shows that I never really got. As Stephen says, “its the Dragonball Z of tennis!” Aka, it’s long and nothing happens yet tons of stuff happens and it involves… tennis. But lord knows it has lots of fangirls, and if Kotobukiya knows one thing it’s how to please the ladies! So it’s really no surprise that they’ve added some of these guys to their ArtFX J line.</p> <p>First up is Ryouma Echizen along with his delightfully fluffy companion Karupin. Seriously, I will buy this figure for the cat. Because I collect mini PVC cats, no joke. Plus he looks amazing! And he retails for ¥6,800–yes, you read that price right. He’s going to be released in September, and Keigo Atobe is next up in the line.</p> <p>[via <a href="http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/kotobukiyashop/img/8630_ad.htm" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp']);" target="_blank">Kotobukiya</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/KotoTennisHeader.jpg "Do You Like Tennis? Well Kotobukiya Has The Figure For You!")
Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama, better known as The Prince of Tennis here in the US, is one of those mangas/shows that I never really got. As Stephen says, “its the Dragonball Z of tennis!” Aka, it’s long and nothing happens yet tons of stuff happens and it involves… tennis. But lord knows it has lots of fangirls, and if Kotobukiya knows one thing it’s how to please the ladies! So it’s really no surprise that they’ve added some of these guys to their ArtFX J line.
First up is Ryouma Echizen along with his delightfully fluffy companion Karupin. Seriously, I will buy this figure for the cat. Because I collect mini PVC cats, no joke. Plus he looks amazing! And he retails for ¥6,800–yes, you read that price right. He’s going to be released in September, and Keigo Atobe is next up in the line.
[via Kotobukiya]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44274 slb_group[44265] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44274"></a></p> <p>It’s still the middle of spring, but here in New York we have already had quite a few days that feel like summer! Then again it was pretty chilly today–the weather gods here are quite capricious. In any case, the figure sculptors are already gearing up for big summer events, the biggest of which is of course Summer Wonder Festival 2013. And of course we’re going to get some summer-themed figures out of it!</p> <p>First up to bat, merely by chance of being the first to show off a sculpt this damn early, is the circle Ringo Renmei. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because they have produced the kits of <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/phat-company-announces-a-figure-of-hibari-from-senran-kagura" target="_blank">Hibari</a> and <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/winter-wonder-festival-2013-phat-companys-katsuragi" target="_blank">Katsuragi</a> that Phat! Company made into PVC. And since Phat! works for Good Smile, who holds the Project Diva license, there is indeed a possibility of this being produced. But even if she doesn’t, it’s always nice to appreciate and adorable sculpt!</p> <p>[via <a href="http://www.fg-site.net/archives/2867886" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.fg-site.net']);" target="_blank">fg-site</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/RingoMikuHeader.jpg "Miku Hatsune Prepares For Summer In Ringo Renmei’s New Kit")
It’s still the middle of spring, but here in New York we have already had quite a few days that feel like summer! Then again it was pretty chilly today–the weather gods here are quite capricious. In any case, the figure sculptors are already gearing up for big summer events, the biggest of which is of course Summer Wonder Festival 2013. And of course we’re going to get some summer-themed figures out of it!
First up to bat, merely by chance of being the first to show off a sculpt this damn early, is the circle Ringo Renmei. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because they have produced the kits of Hibari and Katsuragi that Phat! Company made into PVC. And since Phat! works for Good Smile, who holds the Project Diva license, there is indeed a possibility of this being produced. But even if she doesn’t, it’s always nice to appreciate and adorable sculpt!
[via fg-site]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44263 slb_group[44238] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44263"></a></p> <p>The first time <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/toda-satoshi-is-working-on-a-saber-bride" target="_blank">we saw Toda Satoshi’s Saber Bride painted</a>, the work was a little rushed since he had to get her done in time for Treasure Festa. But since then he’s had time to sit down and give this sculpt the love and attention it deserves, and the finished result is truly breathtaking. As I’ve mentioned before I am a big fan of his previous Sabers, especially the lovely <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/mikatan-previews-gifts-saber-extra" target="_blank">Extra</a> and Lily (<a href="www.plastikitty.com/home/plastikitty-review-gifts-18-saber-lily" target="_blank">review</a>) even if they are a bit on the small side, but I think Saber Bride is his masterpiece.</p> <p>Just look at all the detail! We have a huge, overflowing gallery for you and it is bursting at the seams with gorgeousness. Her veil is the showstopper for me with all the gilded gloriousness, though I’m sure some people will be drawn to other… assets. But no matter what you like about this figure, it’s all stunning! Of course the best news is that while this is a garage kit, it’s been officially picked up by Gift already. Hooray!</p> <p>[via <a href="http://kagutsuchino.sakura.ne.jp/buraido.htm" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://kagutsuchino.sakura.ne.jp']);" target="_blank">Kagutsuchino</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/SaberBrideGKGalleryHeader.jpg "Drool Over Toda Satoshi’s Saber Bride")
The first time we saw Toda Satoshi’s Saber Bride painted, the work was a little rushed since he had to get her done in time for Treasure Festa. But since then he’s had time to sit down and give this sculpt the love and attention it deserves, and the finished result is truly breathtaking. As I’ve mentioned before I am a big fan of his previous Sabers, especially the lovely Extra and Lily (review) even if they are a bit on the small side, but I think Saber Bride is his masterpiece.
Just look at all the detail! We have a huge, overflowing gallery for you and it is bursting at the seams with gorgeousness. Her veil is the showstopper for me with all the gilded gloriousness, though I’m sure some people will be drawn to other… assets. But no matter what you like about this figure, it’s all stunning! Of course the best news is that while this is a garage kit, it’s been officially picked up by Gift already. Hooray!
[via Kagutsuchino]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44236 slb_group[44230] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44236"></a></p> <p>If you’re a long-time Plastikitty reader, you probably already know that <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/shunya-yamashita-illustrates-the-entire-tekken-cast" target="_blank">Shunya Yamashita has illustrated pretty much the entirety of the Tekken cast already</a>. But if we know one thing, it’s that Shunya likes to draw. A lot. There’s no stopping this guy! So it’s no surprise that in his new artbook, <em>Beautiful Noise</em>, he’s got even more Tekken ladies in store for us.</p> <p>The most important is probably Michelle Chang, who as we’ve surmised <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/is-michelle-chang-the-next-tekken-bishoujo" target="_blank">is probably the next Tekken Bishoujo</a>. But here we’ve got his full art with the proper background, and this is probably what we’ll see for her Bish announcement! We’ve also got Kunimitsu (want please!), Miharu in a swimsuit, and an absolutely stunning Angel. I mean… look at her. I NEED THIS. Right now. You all know my weakness for winged ladies knows no bounds!</p> <p><em>[Thanks to Stuart Campbell for both the tip and the images!]</em></p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/MoreShunyaTekkenHeader.jpg "Check Out Some More Of Shunya Yamashita’s Tekken Art")
If you’re a long-time Plastikitty reader, you probably already know that Shunya Yamashita has illustrated pretty much the entirety of the Tekken cast already. But if we know one thing, it’s that Shunya likes to draw. A lot. There’s no stopping this guy! So it’s no surprise that in his new artbook, Beautiful Noise, he’s got even more Tekken ladies in store for us.
The most important is probably Michelle Chang, who as we’ve surmised is probably the next Tekken Bishoujo. But here we’ve got his full art with the proper background, and this is probably what we’ll see for her Bish announcement! We’ve also got Kunimitsu (want please!), Miharu in a swimsuit, and an absolutely stunning Angel. I mean… look at her. I NEED THIS. Right now. You all know my weakness for winged ladies knows no bounds!
[Thanks to Stuart Campbell for both the tip and the images!]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44227 slb_group[44219] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44227"></a></p> <p>I was a bit shocked when Good Smile Company <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/winter-wonder-festival-2013-nendoroid-mania" target="_blank">announced that they’d be doing an Animal Crossing Nendoroid</a> at this year’s Winter Wonder Festival–and even more shocked when they revealed that it would be Shizue/Isabelle, instead of a more recognizable character like Tom Nook or K. K. Slider. I mean, come on, who wouldn’t kill for a Tom Nook Nendoroid? Seriously, Good Smile, we’re getting this shit instead?</p> <p>Well, to remain positive, Shizue is pretty cute. And she has nice accessories! Three faces (happy, perplexed and overjoyed), a question mark and musical notes along with a pen and clipboard. It seems like these will be pretty useful with other Nendoroids! She’ll be up for order tomorrow, and I am really hoping she is not the only Animal Crossing Nendoroid we see–I need a Tom Nook in my life. I might die without one. For real.</p> <p>[via <a href="http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2013/05/13/nendoroid-shizue-isabelle/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://mikatan.goodsmile.info']);" target="_blank">Mikatan</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/NendoShizueHeader.jpg "Preview Nendoroid Shizue From Animal Crossing")
I was a bit shocked when Good Smile Company announced that they’d be doing an Animal Crossing Nendoroid at this year’s Winter Wonder Festival–and even more shocked when they revealed that it would be Shizue/Isabelle, instead of a more recognizable character like Tom Nook or K. K. Slider. I mean, come on, who wouldn’t kill for a Tom Nook Nendoroid? Seriously, Good Smile, we’re getting this shit instead?
Well, to remain positive, Shizue is pretty cute. And she has nice accessories! Three faces (happy, perplexed and overjoyed), a question mark and musical notes along with a pen and clipboard. It seems like these will be pretty useful with other Nendoroids! She’ll be up for order tomorrow, and I am really hoping she is not the only Animal Crossing Nendoroid we see–I need a Tom Nook in my life. I might die without one. For real.
[via Mikatan]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44216 slb_group[44213] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44216"></a></p> <p>Remember <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/more-shots-of-a-toys-massive-12-soniko" target="_blank">A-Toys’ totally massive Super Soniko</a>? If you’re a fan of the character, it’s probably kind of hard to forget–I mean, she is half the size of a human being. And, you know, costs ¥39,800. The sculpt looked good, if a bit busty (even for Soniko!), but the real question on everyone’s mind is if she’d look as nice painted.</p> <p>Well, we’re getting some early preview shots of her, and she is.. decent! Nothing spectacular, and she is a bit pale for a swimsuit figure, and for $400 I’d like a bit more bang for my buck. But A-Toys is a new company and of course these aren’t the promotional shots so we can always hope it’s just some bad lighting. And after all, this might not even be the finished paint! Or so we can hope.</p> <p>[via <a href="http://twitpic.com/cq96ng" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://twitpic.com']);" target="_blank">t_santa's Twitter</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/AToysSonikoPaintedHeader.jpg "A-Toys’ 1/2 Scale Soniko Gets Painted")
Remember A-Toys’ totally massive Super Soniko? If you’re a fan of the character, it’s probably kind of hard to forget–I mean, she is half the size of a human being. And, you know, costs ¥39,800. The sculpt looked good, if a bit busty (even for Soniko!), but the real question on everyone’s mind is if she’d look as nice painted.
Well, we’re getting some early preview shots of her, and she is.. decent! Nothing spectacular, and she is a bit pale for a swimsuit figure, and for $400 I’d like a bit more bang for my buck. But A-Toys is a new company and of course these aren’t the promotional shots so we can always hope it’s just some bad lighting. And after all, this might not even be the finished paint! Or so we can hope.
[via t_santa's Twitter]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44210 slb_group[44203] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44210"></a></p> <p>At Wonder Festival, Max Factory <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/winter-wonder-festival-2013-figmas" target="_blank">showed off two figmas from <em>Vividred Operation</em></a>: Akane Isshiki, <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/figma-akane-isshiki-is-ready-to-ride" target="_blank">who we’ve already seen</a>, and Rei Kuroki, who we are taking a look at today! I am not a huge fan of Akane’s design and she didn’t come with a ton of extras: add on the price bump her huge bike gave the figma and the entire package kind of left me wanting. Thankfully, Rei makes up for this in droves! I’m kind of in love, guys.</p> <p>Her character design is more my style: long hair, a stylish scarf, dark tresses, pissed off expressions, and a freaking bow with wings. How awesome is that?! She comes with a ton of weaponry: the aforementioned bow and arrow, and two guns: one of which you can put in her back pocket. Adorable! Like Akane she won’t be cheap: Rei will retail for ¥4,000 with a October release date and orders open on the 14th.</p> <p>[via <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/figma-akane-isshiki-is-ready-to-ride" target="_blank">the figma blog</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/VividredfigmaHeader.jpg "figma Rei Kuroki From Vividred Operation Takes Aim")
At Wonder Festival, Max Factory showed off two figmas from Vividred Operation: Akane Isshiki, who we’ve already seen, and Rei Kuroki, who we are taking a look at today! I am not a huge fan of Akane’s design and she didn’t come with a ton of extras: add on the price bump her huge bike gave the figma and the entire package kind of left me wanting. Thankfully, Rei makes up for this in droves! I’m kind of in love, guys.
Her character design is more my style: long hair, a stylish scarf, dark tresses, pissed off expressions, and a freaking bow with wings. How awesome is that?! She comes with a ton of weaponry: the aforementioned bow and arrow, and two guns: one of which you can put in her back pocket. Adorable! Like Akane she won’t be cheap: Rei will retail for ¥4,000 with a October release date and orders open on the 14th.
[via the figma blog]
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-43414 slb_group[43403] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/magazine-scans-april-2013/attachment/scansapril13header"></a></p> <p>Another month, another batch of magazine scans! Is it just me, or have scans kind of tapered off in intensity? I feel like several companies have kind of “dropped out” of the Hobby Japan scans, namely Good Smile Company & co. We really don’t get many big reveals from them anymore! In fact, the scans pretty much seem to be “check out what cool things MegaHouse has, with some stuff from Alter and Kotobukiya on the side. Oh, and maybe Orchid Seed will pop up too!”</p> <p>Decline of the scans or not, we do have a pretty action-packed month for you! Well, if you’re a MegaTen fan at least. Because there are three new MegaTen girls! And only one of them is from Persona, believe it or not! So hit the jump and let’s get started.</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/ScansApril13Header.jpg "Magazine Scans: April 2013")
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-43385 slb_group[43377] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/pvc-pre-order-roundup-414418/attachment/roundup418header"></a></p> <p>Welcome to the week of scantily clad ladies! It seems that everyone this time around is at least partially undressed–we’ve got everything from swimsuits to maids to aprons to lingerie to cow outfits (no joke). Well, not everyone: there are some ladies with a full set of clothing, including a goth loli who has proven herself pretty popular and one of the less popular <em>Nanoha</em> ladies. Check them all out after the jump!</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/Roundup418Header.jpg "PVC Pre-Order Roundup: 4/14~4/18")
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-42749 slb_group[42740] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/pvc-pre-order-roundup-32944/attachment/roundup44header"></a></p> <p>Welcome to the return of the roundup! Sadly we here at Plastikitty got hit by a nasty spring flu so we’ve been out of commission in terms of the roundup for a few weeks, but now we’re back in business! Though technically it’s the roundup for the week of 3/29~4/4 we’re also featuring some of the best figures from the week before as well.</p> <p>So what do we have in store? Tons of pretty ladies! In fact we’ve got releases from almost all the major manufacturers, including some that I have been really looking forward to. Check them all out after the jump!</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/Roundup44Header.jpg "PVC Pre-Order Roundup: 3/29~4/4")
![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-42236 slb_group[41474] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=42236"></a></p> <p>There are a lot of ladies in Kotobukiya’s Bishoujo collaboration with Shunya Yamashita. How many, exactly? Well counting recolors and announced figures, a whopping 55! Considering that they only started up in 2009, they’re coming out at an almost unprecedented speed. Probably because there’s just so much ground to cover: we’ve got the original comic girls as well as characters from video games and movie franchises. The possibilities are almost endless!</p> <p>Of course every fan of the line has a long list of characters they’d like to see done up by Shunya, Stephen and I decided to compile a list of our biggest wants, with guest appearances from our Bishoujo-addicted staff members Chris and Mir! Check them all out after the jump.</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/BishWishlistHeader.jpg "Plastikitty Wishlist: Kotobukiya x Shunya Yamashita’s Bishoujos")
