(Belated) Azone Friday Update

Sorry for the delay guys! After the news of the rerelease Lil Fairy preorders coming back up,

my weekend got really hectic, really fast XD

 

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New Magical 1/3 scale gal,

and some news that probably won't have much effect on us International fans...

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 1/3 Hybrid Active Figure 034
Magical Girl Madoka ★ Sakura Kyoko

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Preorder Date: January 29

Price: ¥ 60,000

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Also, the Azone Osaka shop is moving location and will be shut down for a few days while it does so.

What does this mean for those of us avidly following them from afar?

 

Not much XD

Local folks who try to visit will notice the disruptions,

but it will most likely be business as usual for the rest of us. :)

Friday Azone Update

  Time for Friday's Azone Update!

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Wonderfest 2013 brings us
plenty of Neemo News!

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~~~1/12 Scale~~~

For those anxiously awaiting more Picco Neemo news,
the time has finally come!

First up,
there was a trio of gals with plastic hair,
that seemed to be released in Wonderfest exclusive bundles
for roughly $40 each:

You can see them above standing next to Koron and Aika,
the previously released Picco Neemos.

 If any of my readers out there can read the characters on these posters
and wish to elaborate, please do! :)

Aren't they cuties? XD
As far as any plans to mass release these girls, I have no idea.

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They're also expanding the Picco Neemo Ex Cute world!
They had on display the following two girls:

Romantic Girly Chiika and Angelic Sigh Lien. 
They are slated for a 2013 release,
and will cost about $70 USD.

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The final 1/12 scale girl is this gal:

who is really bugging the heck out of me,
because I feel like I should recognize her.
If anyone knows who she is, lemme know!!
She is slated for a 2014 release.

Well, I guess it's time to reveal what an uninformed dope I am

when it comes to the world of anime...

I have no idea who this girl is... do you?
**Thanks to Galvatim for the following info!**
 The following girl is:

Reinforce Zwei from Nanoha

She's cute as a button, though (look at those fun little gloved hands!)
and is slated for a December 2013/January 2014 release date.

 ~~~1/6 Scale~~~

Next up is Pure Neemo News!

 The next girl I don't recognize is this gal:

I'm assuming she's from the Love Love? anime... which I know very little about.

She'll be released December 2013 for about $126 USD.

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Next up is an addition to the Forest Girl Series (Series 9)

that I'm happy to say, I don't want!

Please meet Black Lolita Aika and Bordeaux Lolita Aika.

Both of them are considered to be part of the Forest Girl Series (Series 9)...

which is entirely baffling to me,

since the Forest Girl series is all about Mori style fashion.

Where did these Lolita kitties come from?

How does this even connect to Series 9 at all?

I have no idea.

She will be DS (limited) only, both versions,
so you'll need to use a shopping service to order her.
She will be released on August 10th, 2013
Price: roughly $120 

••• They are also mentioning a selling of the Pure Neemo XS Boy body,
happening in August...

I'm hoping it's available through places like www.hlj.com as well!
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These next girls are going to be very bad news for my wallet ;_;

First up is the next in the Forest Girl series,

Koron the Bear!

I don't like these girls... BECAUSE I WANT THEM BOTH!!!
How cute is she? And that honeycomb charm? GAH!

I didn't see a release date on Bear Koron,
but it's likely she'll have an August or September release.
She should be roughly $126 USD

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 Then there's the next Sahra a la Mode collection...
"Sweets a la Mode"
it's like Azone has a direct link to my wallet...

First up is Lycee...
currently I am unsure which is the limited and which is the regular,
but if I had to guess, I'd guess the blue haired girl is the limited...
just based on Azone's penchant for making fantasy hair colors
the limited ones.

These girls have a November 2013 release date,
and should be roughly $126 USD

Blueberry Lycee

ChocoMint Lycee (I LOVE her outfit!)

Next up is Maya,
both of whom are adorable... but man oh man
do I want the pink one 0_0

Cherry Pie Maya

Peach Pie Maya (eeee! I want!!)

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Next up is a revamp of Kirino from Oreimo
(see... I know *some* anime.... *weep*)
This girl is interesting, in so far as they seem to have given her
more of a facial sculpt.
I own the original Kirino, who is flat faced like the other Neemo girls...
but this one seems to have a more pronounced nose, and an actual lip bump.

I think she's cute, what do you think?
Release date is currently unknown.

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Finally, in the 1/6 realm,
there is the Assault Lily collection.

Azone has had a web page up about these guys for quite some time,
with no product to show... but finally
they have debuted some finished looking pieces!
(and check out the new bodies lurking in the background of one of the photos!

These girls seem to be slated for a September 2013 Release,
and should cost roughly $89 USD.


 ~~~1/3 Scale~~~

First up are two more girls from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series:

Kyoko Sakura
No release date yet on this girl, but she'll cost roughly $630 USD

 Homura Akemi
Release date is slated for January 2014.
Cost: Roughly $630 USD

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Next up is Jubei? (Is this right? Am I making this up?)

She's slated for a December 2013 release
and will be roughly $500 USD

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 Next up is Nanoha

I'm unsure of her release date and cost,
although to assume she'd be in the $600 USD range isn't out of line.
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There's this girl...
Charlotte Dunois
(read more about her here: http://infinite-stratos.wikia.com/wiki/Charlotte_Dunois)
evidently from an anime called 

Infinite Stratos

Not sure on a release date or price tag on this girl as of yet.
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Finally,
Azone is releasing a special Halloween version of their
character doll,
Lilia

I'm unsure of a release date... but...
wouldn't logic dictate it would be near Halloween? XD 

Very Random Stuff for Sale

I've got some really random stuff for sale :)

If you're interested, shoot me an email
(My email addy is in the sidebar)

Shipping will be determined by country.

Prices DO NOT include shipping.

Please take this into consideration as International shipping
can be pricey, and I will only ship via

trackable methods to Italy and Spain.

(Sorry guys, but I've been burned by those postal services before -_-;; )

Please comment with any questions!

Paypal is accepted!

NONE of these items will come
with their original boxes.

Toki Doki Unicorns

Price: $2 each or $5 for the lot

Handmade Bracelet and Earrings (never worn)

Price: Make an offer

(color may vary slightly, based on our monitor settings)

Mystery Figure

Price: $5

Mirai Nendoroid

Price: $25

(Includes only pieces shown, plus the car she came with, decals not included)

Madoka Nendoroid

Price: $25

(Includes only pieces shown)

Rinko Kobayakawa Nendoroid

Price: $15

(Comes wtih everything pictured ~ as you can see, the bottom most face has some marks on it)

Spare K-ON Ui faces

Price: $5 each

(the spots on her face are dust that can be brushed off)

Cu-Poche Madoka

Have you heard of Cu-Poche?

Neither had I, until I randomly stumbled on one on www.hlj.com

They're like Uber-Nendos XD

(although sorry, I forgot to take a box pic)

Lookit her... isn't she cute?!

But let's talk about her base... it's metal...

Why, you ask?

Because she has magnets in her feet!

She can stand on her own!

Already a million times better than a Nendoroid (who often can't stand without their stand)

But *should* you want to use her stand, it's awesome! It has not only the magnetic bottom,

but also the claw holder (and a back hole)... for ultimate action posing!

Let us take a moment to look at the Nendoroid Madoka side by side with the Cu-Poche Madoka:

Left: Nendoroid, Right: Cu-Poche

They're both cute... but I think I prefer Cu-Poche!

Also note that Cu-Poche has more joints, so you don't have to change out her arms all the time to get a different pose, as you do with Nendoroids. Cu-Poche Madoka also comes with extra faceplates (3 total) and extra hands (2 sets)... so she is like a Nendo in many ways.

But what if you didn't prefer Cu-Poche, what if you preferred the Nendoroid head?

Well, you can make them work together! The pegs are about the same size, so the 

Nendo head will fit on the Cu-Poche body. :)

Cu-Poche Madoka: What'chu mean you no want my head? ;_;

Just one more advantage of the Cu-Poche over Nendos... they come with a bag to store your extra parts in, much like Figma do. :)

If you're interested in getting your own Madoka, 

Cu-Poche is made by Kotobukiya 

and can be bought HERE!

Friday Azone Update

What's going on in the wonderful world of Azone?

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Well, let's start off with the latest in dolls available for Preorder!

As with all Azone Preorders... if you see it and want it, PREORDER IT IMMEDIATELY.

Usually, when they go "order stop"... that's it, you've missed your chance...

and Azone products are *NEVER* an unlimited preorder.

1/6 scale, Pure Neemo Asuna, Titania ver.

Asuna is a character from the anime Sword Art Online

You can Preorder her HERE

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This is the first Pure Neemo I've seen with elf ears... which is kind of exciting...

BUT, I won't be ordering her, I'm not too keen on her outfit,

and I want to know how these ears attach.

Are they soft like the head?

Do they come off?

I have no idea.

1/3 scale, Azone Madoka Kaname

Madoka is from the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica

You can Preorder her HERE

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I am *sorely* tempted to order this girl... but I've already preordered two Volks DDs coming out in August and a different Azone girl coming in June, so I've got to cut back... plus her rooted hair worries me (I can see myself battling to keep it styled and looking cute)... but man, seriously tough to pass this one up.

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Now for some new products that are soon to be released!

I found these images via ohnoraptors...

but since ohnoraptors lives in the US, and these are Azone store pics (or maybe a toy fair or some other like event...not in the US either way)... I'm not sure who the proper credit should go to for these photos.

A New Version of Minami Sensei!

Still cute as a button, Minami Sensei gets a new hairdo, new eye color and new outfits.

Evidently she's the school's swim coach XD

Release Date: June, 2013

Silver Fox Lien

Why she's not a little red fox, I have no idea, it would have been more in keeping with the whole "Forest Animal" theme (since it's usually red foxes that are depicted with this type of style)

But alas, I guess that's just an opportunity for more color variation releases later, lol.

Release Date: June, 2013 

Another friggin pink Chiika

I really hate that they make me want to order her badly. Her slightly wavy hair, her SUPER cute outfits... damn them. How many pink haired Chiikas does a girl need, anyways?

Release Date: July, 2013 

New Student, currently unnamed

She's a cutie, but I won't be buying her in this outfit, I already have a million Neemo schoolgirl outfits. I'll wait to see some of her outfit/hair/eye variants before I buy one.

Who knows, though, maybe this will be like the promo pic of Lien's mom...

where there is a prototype, and that's it.

Release Date: ???

Mugi and the box

Hello Everyone!

You haven't officially met Mugi yet...

she doesn't have a bio up or anything,

but she was the subject of yesterday's photos!

Mugi: Hi everyone! This box arrived and Heather said I could open it!

Mugi: *digdigdig*

Mugi: Somehow, I don't think this is for me!

Mugi: Ooooh, this either... weapons are scary!

Mugi: All of this is certainly for me though!

Mugi: How perfect! A Galvatron! I shall name him Galvatim!

Mugi: This figure of Miki makes me weep! Such ignorant, half-aged joy! ;_;