Kimono Style ApiMiku Plushies By TAITO Announced For May 2015 Release

 Posted by at 3:01 pm  Hatsune Miku, Merchandise, Music  No Responses »
Dec 052014
 

For collectors of Hatsune Miku plushies, or fans of Appearance Miku (aka, ApiMiku) by Mamama, a new pair of ApiMiku style plushies have been announced by TAITO for release in May 2015.

Dressed in a kimono style outfit, these plushies come with two different expressions (as pictured above), and are 16cm tall. The outfit design is inspired by the popular song “Moon・Shadow・Dancing・Blossom” by Ginga HoumenP.

Since this is a TAITO product, you should be able to find it in crane-style prize machines when it’s launched, although it can also be found via online retailers in Japan (Hobby Net as one example) for 2680 Yen ($22) for the set if you don’t feel lucky, or have a friend in Japan to help you get them.

You can listen to the song that inspired the design of the plushie below.




Good Smile Company Announces Nendoroid Sakura Miku “Bloomed In Japan” Version, Preorders Now Open

 Posted by at 4:26 am  Figures, Hatsune Miku, Merchandise  2 Responses »
Dec 052014
 


 
Good Smile Company has just announced some major pieces of news via nicovideo livestream, with the first being the opening on a new domestic factory within Japan, rather than overseas. Their next announcement was regarding one of the first figures entering production at this factory… The 500th Nendoroid named Nendoroid Sakura Miku: Bloomed in Japan version!

The nendoroid was shown to include three different facial expressions, her iconic flower accessory, a tray with food and drink accessories, and a pair of braided twintail parts.

She is available for preorder now via Good Smile Company’s online shop for 4500 Yen ($38 USD), and can be preordered until December 12th at 9:30 PM JST. The expected shipment period is sometime in March 2015, just in time for the sakura blooming season!

Preorder page: http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/gscnenwd00500.html
Product Info Page: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/4757/

EDIT: Orders sold out in a mere 2 hours, but Good Smile Company says they plan to reopen orders sometime in the near future. Keep an eye out for it!