http://heiseidemocracy.com Modern Visual Culture Digest Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:05:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2009/01/05/kotobukiya-kannagi-series-vol-3-dog-girl-tsugumi/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2009/01/05/kotobukiya-kannagi-series-vol-3-dog-girl-tsugumi/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:02:26 +0000 Seiya http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=9092 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2009/01/05/kotobukiya-kannagi-series-vol-3-dog-girl-tsugumi/feed/ 5 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/09/02/queens-gate-shiranui-mai-combat-artbook-announced/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/09/02/queens-gate-shiranui-mai-combat-artbook-announced/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:55:51 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8947 Queen's Gate lineup was augmented yesterday with the announcement both on the series' official site as well as online shop listings of the coming release of a Shiranui Mai combat artbook! The buxom heroine of the King of Fighters / Fatal Fury game series will be illustrated by Izumi Mahiru, doujin artist and eroge character designer of titles including Light's R.U.R.U.R. The book will be in the standard Queen's Blade format (64 pages, hardcover, full color) and is scheduled for release on October 31st. Cover image below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/09/02/queens-gate-shiranui-mai-combat-artbook-announced/feed/ 60 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/26/gifts-saber-saber-lion-nendoroid-shunyas-nasuka-preorders-open/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/26/gifts-saber-saber-lion-nendoroid-shunyas-nasuka-preorders-open/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:08:29 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8932 Saber from rookie Solid Theater splinter brand Gift. Sculpted with baroque intricacy by Toda Satoshi of Yume no Kagutsuchino Koukoku, the first lot release of the figure also comes with a limited edition exchangeable face part sculpted by Kuramoto Ikuma of Millimeter Modeling. The figure is scheduled for release in December at 1/8 scale (18 cm tall) and 7,800 yen retail. The second newly available figure is this Saber Lion Nendoroid, from the Capcom PSP game Fate/tiger colosseum (sic). The sculpt is from Akemichi, and the figure is scheduled to retail in December at typical Nendoroid spec (10 cm tall, three exchangeable face parts and a variety of foods/weapons to feed the hungry Saber). Retail price is 3,000 yen. Last but not least, preorders are now open for Lilics' / Art Storm's Yamashita Shunya Character Series Vol. 2, Nasuka. She's also scheduled for December release, clocking in at 1/6 scale and 24 cm tall with a sculpt from PVC newcomer (?) Yamazaki Shigeru. Like Kanaru before her the series continues in a decidedly posterior-centric vein, and also like Kanaru she's scheduled to retail at 7,800 yen. Figure images below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/26/gifts-saber-saber-lion-nendoroid-shunyas-nasuka-preorders-open/feed/ 15 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/25/gigapulse-announces-figumate-lineup/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/25/gigapulse-announces-figumate-lineup/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:30:50 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8901 updated their official site last night with the news of two new figures (plus variations) currently in production, based on characters from Escu:de's 2006 eroge Figu@Mate. The first is the game's main heroine Endoh Ifrina, who will be coming in five variations of two main sculpts, with release scheduled for December for each. Sculpting duty is from Hormone-Man and the figures are listed as 1/1 scale (consistent with the gimmick of the game's pint-sized heroines), clocking in at around 12 cm tall. Retail price is 4,988 yen for all but the regular version of the second sculpt, which will retail at 3,780 yen. The second character to be portrayed in Giga's Figu@Mate lineup is Kanai Julialous, a 1/7 bust of whom is currently in planning with a sculpt also from Hormone-man. Further details on this release will be made available at the end of August. The currently available photos can be found below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/25/gigapulse-announces-figumate-lineup/feed/ 4 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/25/daiki-kougyou-does-kanu-unchou-vol-13-style/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/25/daiki-kougyou-does-kanu-unchou-vol-13-style/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:15:37 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8912 Kanu Unchou, based on the cover illustration of the manga's 13th volume. The sculpt is from Hagii Shunji (Studio Saru Bunshitsu), and the figure is scheduled to retail in December at 1/6 scale (28 cm tall) and 16,591 yen. The kit is castoffable, coming with both a removable robe (carried in the hand) and skirt, as well as a replaceable un-bandaged chest part. Preorders were open at Daiki's site but have since been temporarily retracted; international preorder listings are expected to appear shortly. Full gallery below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/25/daiki-kougyou-does-kanu-unchou-vol-13-style/feed/ 27 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/25/anime-version-musubi-preorder-open/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/25/anime-version-musubi-preorder-open/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:24:13 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8893 Musubi, heroine of manga and anime Sekirei. Bearing more than a passing resemblance to their first Musubi it took me a bit to determine conclusively that this wasn't a reissue, but it's definitely a new sculpt credited to Saitou Heel. She's scheduled for release in October at 1/7 scale (height unspecified) and 6,300 yen retail, and if precedent holds she's likely to be castoffable. Currently available images below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/25/anime-version-musubi-preorder-open/feed/ 3 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/23/iinari-aibure-shon-gets-the-figure-treatment/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/23/iinari-aibure-shon-gets-the-figure-treatment/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:10:48 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8879 Shizukuishi figure from the all-ages public urination (omorashi) fetish manga Iinari! Aibure-shon. Beyond the images details on the figure are scant; we know that what's depicted is a Milestone limited pink edition, and the regular version will have her in her standard dark blue costume. Information such as the maker, sculptor, price, and release date are still unknown, but based on the other Milestone-limited items available it seems likely to be the work of either First Class or Aoshima. The Milestone post indicates that further information will be made available next week, but for now the images are reproduced below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/23/iinari-aibure-shon-gets-the-figure-treatment/feed/ 3 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/22/daiki-kougyou-launches-hug-pillow-line/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/22/daiki-kougyou-launches-hug-pillow-line/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:38:59 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8846 Daiki Kougyou was updated today with a listing for an item that breaks new ground for the company: a Kanu Unchou dakimakura cover from Ikkitousen Great Guardians. The case is scheduled to retail in November at 10,500 yen (case only), is sized 160 x 50 cm and features two original illustrations from animator Miyazawa Tsutomu, printed on suede fabric. According to the listing the case is available exclusively via Daiki's online shop, so international customers may have to use a proxy. Pillow images below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/22/daiki-kougyou-launches-hug-pillow-line/feed/ 6 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/22/volks-masou-shizuka-nanbu-kaguya-prototypes-unveiled/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/22/volks-masou-shizuka-nanbu-kaguya-prototypes-unveiled/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:06:40 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8825 Rance series character, Masou Shizuka. Preorders for the PVC figure are expected to open on Monday, August 25th, exclusive to Volks' online shop and brick and mortar locations, so a proxy buy will be necessary for international fans. Release is scheduled for "this winter", and she retails at 7,140 yen and 1/6 scale (23 cm tall) with a sculpt from Kamio Rintarou (A-Brand). Also new from Volks is word that the amply-chested Nanbu Kaguya, heroine of Mugen no Frontier: Super Robot Wars OG Saga, is to receive the figure treatment. She's also scheduled for a winter release, at 7,875 yen and 1/7 scale (28 cm tall), with a sculpt from Chorosuke (A-Brand). Release is once again exclusive to Volks online and terrestrial shops, with preorders opening on August 25th. This combined with her abundant appearance at Comiket 74 mark a meteoric rise to popularity for a character who hit the market just last May, and we can expect to see more from her in the coming months. Images ganked from GA Graphic below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/22/volks-masou-shizuka-nanbu-kaguya-prototypes-unveiled/feed/ 7 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/tsuruya-san-figma-preorder-open/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/tsuruya-san-figma-preorder-open/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:05:30 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8793 Tsuruya-san Figma action figure from Max Factory and Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu. She's scheduled for release in October at 2,500 yen, and stands 15 cm tall (non-scale) with a sculpt produced by Masaki Apsy / Max Factory. The figure comes with the typical array of replaceable expansion parts, including two faces and several hands (Tsuruya's signature "peace sign" pose included). With preorders unsealed at Be-J they should be appearing elsewhere online over the course of the day. Images below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/tsuruya-san-figma-preorder-open/feed/ 5 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/minamoto-chizuru-oppai-mousepad-unveiled/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/minamoto-chizuru-oppai-mousepad-unveiled/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:45:28 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8791 reported last night that they're producing an oppai mousepad (contoured bust mousepad) featuring Minamoto Chizuru, heroine of the ecchi romantic comedy anime Kanokon. It's scheduled to retail in October at 3,675 yen and 22 x 25 cm in size, and is limited to release from Hobby Stock, Amazon.co.jp, and Toranoana. No international hobby shops are listed carrying it at present, so a proxy service may be necessary to buy. Mousepad image below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/minamoto-chizuru-oppai-mousepad-unveiled/feed/ 10 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/alter-announces-odin-spheres-gwendolyn-saber-reissue/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/alter-announces-odin-spheres-gwendolyn-saber-reissue/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:30:44 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8805 Gwendolyn from PS2 RPG Odin Sphere. She's scheduled for release at 8,190 yen retail and 1/8 scale (35 cm tall, base included), with Fukumoto Tokuhou on sculpting duty. Next in their December lineup is a reissue of the popular Saber (maid version) PVC originally released last September (HD review). The reissue will retail for 8,190 yen, with the sculpt as before from Kuramoto Ikuma of Millimeter Modeling. With official listings up at Alter preorders should shortly follow. Images below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/alter-announces-odin-spheres-gwendolyn-saber-reissue/feed/ 14 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/urushihara-satoshis-comiket-girl-preorder-open/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/urushihara-satoshis-comiket-girl-preorder-open/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:14:09 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8784 Comiket Girl. She's scheduled for release in late October from character goods maker Exhaust, and clocks in at 20 cm tall (scale unspecified) with a sculpt from Tsuchida Kouzen and distribution by Movic. She'll retail at 6,090 yen, and is confirmed to be castoffable (full extent unknown). The sole image currently available can be found below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/urushihara-satoshis-comiket-girl-preorder-open/feed/ 10 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/takis-minamoto-chizuru-preorder-open/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/takis-minamoto-chizuru-preorder-open/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:06:23 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8780 Minamoto Chizuru PVC figure from Kanokon and Taki Corporation. She's scheduled for release in November at 1/8 scale (height unspecified) and 5,229 yen, with the sculptor currently uncredited. The figure has been confirmed as a full castoff, though uncensored images are not yet available; the sole image from the official listing can be found below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/takis-minamoto-chizuru-preorder-open/feed/ 4 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/kotobukiyas-shining-wind-ryuuna-other-reissues/ http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/kotobukiyas-shining-wind-ryuuna-other-reissues/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:54:13 +0000 Shingo http://heiseidemocracy.com/?p=8766 Ryuuna from Shining Wind. She's scheduled for release in December at 6,090 yen retail and 1/8 scale (20 cm tall), with a sculpt credited to "MIC, Inc."; the sculptor's actual identity is unknown. In other Kotobukiya news, preorders opened yesterday for November reissues of their Kirijou Mitsuru figure from Persona 3 and their Louise figure from Zero no Tsukaima. Ryuuna images below:]]> http://heiseidemocracy.com/2008/08/21/kotobukiyas-shining-wind-ryuuna-other-reissues/feed/ 2