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‘Fire Emblem: Fates’ Female Corrin Now Available As figma, Nendoroid

by Natalie KipperDecember 31, 2016

That Corrin amiibo Nintendo promised to make is still M.I.A. but thankfully, Good Smile Company is filling the void with both a figma and Nendoroid of the female version of Fire Emblem: Fates‘ hero.

figma Corrin (Female) looks graceful and is able to be posed in many positions , thanks to joints and flexible plastic in different parts. The heroine comes with two facial expressions, a calm, smiling one and a yelling one for battle scenes. She is also equipped with her trusty sword, Yato, as well as the Dragonstone. As with all figma, Corrin is packaged with an articulated stand to help support her in her various poses.

figma Corrin (Female) ships in August 2017 but is available to pre-order now at the price of ¥6,296.

If you decide to pre-order her from the Good Smile Company online shop, a bonus accessory, the Omega Yato sword, will be included as a bonus.

For those of you who prefer your warriors on the diminutive side, Good Smile Company has also created the Nendoroid Corrin (Female). The Nendoroid is also posable and comes with a variety of accessories. Unlike the figma, the Nendoroid gets both the Nohr and Hoshido versions of the Yato sword. Also included is a Dragonstone. The accessory that stands out most in my opinion are the head and arm parts that allow Corrin to perform her “Dragon Fang Shot” attack (seen in the last image). Additional facial expressions include a gentle smile and brave, combat-ready face.

Like the figma, the Nendoroid ships in August 2017 and is available to pre-order now. The price is moderately lower at ¥4,815 but there is no additional bonus for purchasing the figure at the Good Smile Smile online shop.

Which of these figures do you like best?

Figma Elsa Will Thaw A Frozen Heart

by Natalie KipperJuly 8, 2016

Elsa, the beloved Snow Queen of Disney’s blockbuster film Frozen, will soon get a figma in her likeness thanks to Good Smile Company and Max Factory. This isn’t the first piece of merchandise from the movie to be crafted by this group; both Anna and Elsa were sold as Nendoroids in the past. However, I think can safely say this figma is the most impressive of the Frozen figures. Without further ado, let’s take a look at her.

Given that figma allow you to switch up facial expressions (and pose the figure as well), there is of course a singing face included. I can practically hear “Let It Go” in my head.

Before we move on, take a moment to appreciate the details in this figure. The shimmering bodice and cape are especially impressive. I also dig the icy high heels.

Here we see Elsa’s second face, a sidelong glance. She comes with two ice magic effect parts. Note, her legs are visible through the slit in her dress.

Elsa is also bundled with an articulated Olaf figure. His arms are posable and his eyes can be moved. This photo also shows Elsa’s smiling face.

That cape is seriously impressive!

figma Elsa is available to pre-order now for ￥7,000 (before tax) and is scheduled to release this December. The figure’s listing has been spotted at AmiAmi and HobbyLink Japan.

Geekscape Toys: figma Ted Brings Drug Use and Bear Hugs

by Natalie KipperMarch 7, 2016

Add this to the list of things I never thought would exist. It turns out Japan loves Ted, the wildly-inappropriate living teddy bear. Who knew? His movies are so popular over in the Land of the Rising Sun that Max Factory and Good Smile Company have developed a figma Ted, complete with a beer bottle and a bong. Yes, he comes with a mini-PVC bong; you can’t make this stuff up.

Like all figma, the Ted figure is posable, with articulated joints, and has multiple expressions. To change Ted’s facial features, you switch out his muzzle part (he comes with laughing, smiling, and upset expressions) and move around his articulated eyebrows. He can sit, stand, and do several other poses with the help of the included figma stand. Ted is smaller than most figma, standing only 55 millimeters in height.

figma Ted is scheduled to ship this July for the price of ¥2,963. He is available to pre-order at the Good Smile Company Online Shop. Pre-orders close March 30 at 9 PM Japan Time.

What do you think of this addition to the figma line?

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Geekscape Toys: Snow Miku: Snow Owl Ver. Is A Real Hoot!

by Natalie KipperJanuary 19, 2016

Wonder Festival 2016 Winter begins February 7 in Japan and announcements of lovely new toys are popping up on the web. Good Smile Company and Max Factory always bring special items with them to the event and this year is no exception.

The headliner is of course, Snow Miku, a wintery-themed Hatsune Miku. Every year, the Vocaloid’s seasonal attire is designed and voted on by fans. This year’s theme was “Winter Sports in Hokkaido” and the winning artist, Kotatsu Otogi, envisioned Miku in a snow outfit topped off with a cap resembling a snow owl. The design was transformed into a Nendoroid as well as a figma.

Nendoroid Snow Miku: Snow Owl ver. has a very special feature. Each of the figure’s snow owl-like ski caps is hand-knit and is embellished with natural wooden buttons. Besides this accessory, Snow Miku comes packaged with her snow bunny friend, Yukine, a removable scarf, and a snow ball plus three interchangeable facial expressions (energetic smile, playful giggle, and eyes shut). And since the theme is “Winter Sports,” she is equipped with skis, poles, snow goggles, and an extra body with a snowboard. This figure’s base special-themed as well, covered in white snow with blue flakes. You can see additional images of these accessories here.

Nendoroid Snow Miku: Snow Owl ver. costs ¥5,093 and stands about 100 millimeters tall.

figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl ver.‘s articulated joints allow for more poses. Like her Nendoroid counterpart, the figma comes with the rabbit Yukine, skis with poles, snow googles, and a snowboard. Her scarf and neck warmer are removable, if you would rather she pose without them. Her three packaged facial expressions are an energetic smile, a playful face, and a winking one. Note that figma Snow Miku’s stand is not themed like the Nendoroid’s is. You can get an overall look at her accessories here.

figma Snow Miku: Snow Owl ver. costs ¥5,556 and stands approximately 135 millimeters tall.

The Nendoroid and figma of Snow Miku: Snow Owl ver. aren’t available to purchase online yet but should be soon. But if you are in Japan for Wonder Festival 2016 Winter, limited amounts of each figure are available to purchase. There will be 3000 pieces of the Nendoroid and 2000 of the figma.

Do you plan on picking up one or both of these figures? Is there one you like better? Let us know in the comments!

Geekscape Toys: Travel To Lorule With figma Link: ‘A Link Between Worlds’ Ver.!

by Natalie KipperJanuary 9, 2016

It is a good time to be a Legend of Zelda collector. First, there was the news of GameStop carrying Nendoroid Link Majora’s Mask ver. Now, pre-orders are open for Good Smile Company’s figma Link: A Link Between Worlds ver., available in both standard and DX editions.

This figma stands approximately 110 millimeters in height. The figure is able to be posed in many different positions and is packaged with a stand. Link is also able to switch out facial expressions and comes with a smiling face as well as a serious one. Both editions include the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and an illustrated sheet of Link when he is merged to a wall.

If all that is enough for you, you should be just fine with the Standard edition. But who wouldn’t want more Legend of Zelda goodness? That is where the DX edition comes in. The DX edition not only includes everything from the Standard edition but also packs in the Tornado Rod, Hookshot, a Bomb, a Baby Maiaimai (so cute!), a rupee, and a pot. Before you ask: no, you cannot smash the pot.

You can pre-order these figures now at the Good Smile Company online store. The Standard edition costs ¥5,000 while the DX edition will set you back ¥6,000. Keep in mind that orders are limited and will close on February 3 at 9p.m. Japan time. They are scheduled to release this August.