Aug 262014
 

The previously showcased Racing Miku 2014 version scaled figure has been opened for preorders starting today (August 26th), and will remain open on Good Smile Company’s online shop until September 24th at 9:00 PM JST. The MSRP is set at 10,800 Yen ($104 USD), and has an expected shipment date of April 2015. The figure is also available via CDJapan and Amiami.


 
The surprising reveal today, however, was the launch of preorders for the Sandmaster Racing Miku 2014 version RC car. This specially decorated version of the Sandmaster will include a non-articulating figure of the 2014 Racing Miku nendoroid, and the frame was adjusted to allow the figure to fit inside. As it was designed for use with the Sandmaster, the bottom half of the Nendoroid will not be included.

Prorders for the Sandmaster will be open until September 17th at 9:00 JST, and it has a price of 27,864 Yen ($269 USD). It is available only from Good Smile Company’s online shop for now, although more options may become available later. The expected release is sometime in December 2014.

Aug 252014
 


 
Released today is the all new theme song for Miku Expo in Los Angeles, titled “Sharing The World” by BIGHEAD, a new music project/circle by ELEKI.

The song is “about reaching out to each other through creation, with Hatsune Miku bringing together people all over the world in a common feeling of positivity”.

The description of the video also tells us that it’s using a new voice bank, a beta for a second version of Hatsune Miku V3 English. Is it just me, or does she sound a little higher in tone? Give it a listen below! And don’t miss out on Miku Expo in Los Angeles and New York this October.




Aug 242014
 

It seems that KarenT isn’t the only one offering up Vocaloid music on a special offer. CDJapan is also offering a special campaign on qualifying Vocaloid albums, books, DVD’s and Blu-Rays.

Until September 1st, all qualifying Vocaloid goods will earn you an additional 10% points back on your purchase, which can be used towards the purchase of future products. They can even be used on figures and accessory items, goods you may not have known they offered.

There’s only 7 days left, so don’t miss out! Check out the campaign page here.

Via Vocaloid Reddit

Greatest Idol by Mitchie M
Miku Color by KEI
Mikupa in Kansai 2013
Aug 222014
 


 
In celebration of Hatsune Miku’s upcoming 7th anniversary, Crypton Future Media’s KarenT label has launched a special set of 13 albums, along with two free high resolution wallpapers illustrated by Nidy-2D-.

My personal favorite picks go to the albums by Tilt-Six, Colate and P,’,Rhythmatiq, but feel free to check out the previews for yourself on KarenT, or from the video below.




Aug 222014
 

If you enjoyed the photos of the 2014 Racing Miku 1/8 scale figure from the recent Summer Wonder Festival, Good Smile Company’s Kahotan has given a closer look in a photo review on her blog. The preorder open date has also been announced: August 26th.

The design faithfully recreates the original artwork by Oguchi, who has continued to draw and feature even more illustrations on his twitter. The same artwork is featured on Good Smile Racing’s BMW Z4, and various GSR merchandise. Pricing and expected shipment date information for the figure is not yet revealed, but should be announced when preorders become available.