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«©NCSX» Arshes Nei is the namesake of a powerful sorcerer who's part human and part Dark Elf. Arshes hails from the Bastard!! manga and animation property where she became a disciple of a sorcerer named Dark Schneider. Thanks to his training and tutelage, Arshes became a mighty acolyte and she's inducted into Schneider's "Riders of Havoc" where she helps to lead an army of magic users and weapon-wielding grunts. Arshes is also the subject of an upcoming toy from Orchid Seed which is sculpted by Satoshi Ishiyama.
The Bastard! Arshes Nei figure is sculpted to 1/6 scale and measures 25cm or 9.84" tall. A transparent circular base in included for mounting and display purposes. Arshes is garbed in a revealing white outfit along with white leggings. The figure is equipped with a Demon sword which is strapped to Arshes' left thigh and she wears a swishy cape which drapes behind her.
Preorders for the Bastard! Arshes Nei figure are welcome to ship in July 2011 at JPY9333 or US$125.90 from NCS.
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«©NCSX» Katejina Loos hails from the Mobile Suit Victory Gundam serial where she was initially a member of the League Militaire which defended Earth from the marauding Zanscare Empire. Katejina butted heads with a fellow recruit named Uso Evin and eventually became an ace pilot on the side of the Zanscare forces after she was kidnapped by Cronicle Asher.
Japanese manufacturer Megahouse is producing a 1/8 scale representation of Katejina which measures 21cm or 8.26" in height. She's decked out in a bright orange uniform with black accents on the front which gives her the color scheme of a bumblebee. Sort of. Katejina's cleavage may be viewed thanks to the diamond-shaped opening on the front of her uniform and she may be armed with a dagger-like blade. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2011 at JPY6800 or US$96.90 from NCS.
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«©NCSX» When Max Factory releases the figma Hatsune Miku Append Version later this summer, the toy will represent the 100th figma figure to reach the Japanese market. The upcoming rendition of Hatsune Miku is sculpted by Masaki Asai and the figure sports two possible hair styles which are interchangeably. One hairstyle features her locks at full attention and defying gravity while the other shows her locks draping downwards like normal hair ought to do.
Similar to other figma figures, the Hatsune Miku toy is articulated with poseable joints so she can be postured in a number of different stances. The included figma stand helps to keep the figure in place whilst in the midst of an action pose. A total of three faces are also included - smiling, closed eyes, and one with a mature expression. Preorders are welcome to ship in August 2011 at JPY2800 or US$46.90 from NCS.
From the Manufacturer
The infernal temptress, looking cuter than ever!
From the action anime packed with sexy girls, "Queen's Blade" comes a Nendoroid of the Swamp Witch's servant, Airi. Everything from her long pink twin-tailed hair down to her her beautiful maid outfit have all been transformed into adorable Nendoroid form!
She also comes with the two wraiths that she summons, the 'Brothers', as well as her giant scythe to contrast against her adorable maid outfit. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late July 2011 at JPY3333 or US$50.90 from NCS.
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«©NCSX» Kenshin Himura is a crimson-maned samurai who hails from the Rurou ni Kenshin manga and anime. In his previous life, Kenshin was an assassin who slaughtered his victims with abandon. To atone for his killings, Kenshin wanders around Japan helping the hapless and making things right or at least better than what they were.
Megahouse is producing a fix-posed Kenshin Himura figure which is sculpted to 1/8 scale and measures 20cm or 7.87" tall. Kenshin stands upright and holds his blade out in a defensive stance that would be conducive to parrying any oncoming blows. Preorders are welcome to ship in June 2011 at JPY6800 or US$92.90 from NCS. Due to the size of this figure, NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the U.S.
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«©NCSX» In the To Heart 2 Dungeon Travelers PSP game which ships in May 2011, the girls of the To Heart franchise are flung into an adventure game. One of the girls is Maryan and she's given the bunny girl treatment where she wears a skin-tight outfit along with a pair of black bunny ears. In her right hand, Maryan holds aloft a glass of bubbly and toasts the room while she carries a bottle in her left hand. Her expression appears to convey frivolity or maybe beaming enthusiasm is just part of a bunny girl's profession.
Dancer Maryan measures 19cm or 7.48" tall from the ball of her left root to the top of her pink hair. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late August 2011 at JPY6200 or US$88.90 from NCS.
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«©NCSX» The March 31, 2011 issue of Weekly Famitsu contains coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:
» Famitsu visits the Game Developers Conference 2011.
» Preview for PSP Sengoku Basara Chronicle Heroes.
» Reviews for 3DS Dead or Alive Dimensions (9/9/9/9), 3DS Gundam the 3D Battle (8/8/8/7), PSP Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2011 (9/9/9/8), PSP Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection (8/7/7/8), PSP Classic Dungeon X2 (7/7/7/7), Wii Ikenie no Yoru (7/7/7/6), PS3 Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2011 (10/9/8/9), X360 Eschatos (7/7/7/7), X360 Otomedius X Excellent (8/7/8/7), X360 Arcania: Gothic 4 (8/8/7/7).
» Continuing coverage on the Nintendo 3DS and a look at the Augmented Reality cards that are included with every unit.
» Preview for UnchainBlades Rexx on the 3DS and PSP.
» In-depth coverage of Ryu Ga Gotoku Of the End which is delayed.
» Entrees from Denny's Royal Host, Coco's Restaurant, and Jonathan's are featured in this week's PICK UP FOOD.
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«©NCSX» Miku Hatsune appears in a collection of straps which depict the Vocaloid star in a number of different personas including:
» Chipper cheerleader who handles a pair of yellow pompoms
» Pirate girl who brandishes a cutlass like someone owed her money
» Nyanko cat-eared furry with a pair of padded paws and a tail
» Cast member of Senjou no Valkyria with regulation uniform and firearm
» Singing sensation who holds a microphone up to her lips
The Strap Track 3 set features a total of seven versions of Miku Hatsune along with strap-representations of a blue-haired lad named Kaito and a red-dress-wearing brunette named Meiko. The preorder solicitation mentions a tenth secret figure which is shown in silhouette in the product placard. Each flat-plastic figure measures approximately 4.0cm x 5.5cm and is attached to a length of strap for tethering purposes. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2011 at JPY 4900 or US$72.90 from NCS per factory sealed box of 10 figure-straps.
