Thursday, May 31, 2012

Preorders: POP Sailing Again - Usopp

POP Sailing Again - Usopp

Another new preorder announcement for June. Portrait of Pirates Sailing Again - Usopp. This figure will be released September 2012 for 7,980 yen. Preorders will be opened this Wednesday, 6th of June 2012 at 18:00 JST (Japan time) along with POP Sailing Again - Roronoa Zoro re-release

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Preorders: Figuarts ZERO - Sadie-chan and Hannyabal

Figuarts ZERO - Sadie-chan and Hannyabal

New preorder announcement this June. Figuarts ZERO - Sadie-chan and Hannyabal. These figures will be released on September 2012 for 2,940 and 2,625 yen respectively. Exact preorder time and date has not been announced yet but I will update this post as soon as this information becomes available.

Update: Preorders will be opened tomorrow, 1st of June 2012 at 16:00 JST (Japan time).

Monday, May 28, 2012

Event Photos: Megahobby EXPO Spring 2012 - One Piece

Megahobby EXPO Spring 2012 - One Piece

Megahobby EXPO Spring 2012 was held last Saturday, 26th of May 2012 at Akibahara Tokyo, Japan. And as usual Megahouse's Portrait of Pirates merchandise were there to show their new and upcoming releases as well as those that were released previously.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

New Release Photo Review: POP Sailing Again - Princess Shirahoshi

Portrait of Pirates Sailing Again - Princess Shirahoshi

Here are some early photos of the Portrait of Pirates Sailing Again - Princess Shirahoshi from Megahouse. Scheduled to be released next month, June 2012, these lovely photos were released for your viewing pleasure and to get you more excited to receive this figure if you already pre-ordered. A very nice figure to add to my collection.

New Release Photo Review: Figuarts ZERO - Smoker and Tashigi


Figuarts ZERO - Smoker and Tashigi

Here are some early photos of the newly released Figuarts ZERO - Smoker and Tashigi. These figures were released by Bandai last 19th of May, adding to your collection of One Piece Marine figures. They are being sold separately but you may want to get them both as these characters were always together in the anime/manga series.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Event Photos: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2012 - New MG kits

Shizuoka Hobby Show 2012 - New MG kits

The Shizuoka Hobby Show is currently being held in Japan (May 17-20 at Shizuoka City). As expected, Bandai and the new Gundam models kits are there to showcase their new and upcoming products. Here are some notable Gundam photos in that event.


Thursday, May 17, 2012

Figuarts ZERO - Tony Tony Chopper (New World ver.)


Another addition to my Figuarts ZERO from the New World version series. This is my sixth Figuarts ZERO and the fourth from One Piece characters. Following the New World version series, Chopper is in redesigned appearance.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

New Release Photo Review: Figuarts ZERO - Bartholomew Kuma

Figuarts ZERO - Bartholomew Kuma

Here are some early photos of the newly released Figuarts ZERO - Bartholomew Kuma. This will complete your Shichibukai Figuarts ZERO collection if you are into them. This figure was released by Bandai today, 12th of May and if you already preordered, you will be receiving you copy soon.

New Release Photo Review: POP LIMITED - Monkey D. Luffy "Jump Festa Special"

Portrait of Pirates Limited Edition - Monkey D. Luffy "Jump Festa Special"

Here are some early photos of the newly released Portrait of Pirates Limited Edition - Monkey D. Luffy "Jump Festa Special" for you to better appreciate this figure and help you decide if you're going to get one or not. This figure was just released by Megahouse this 10th of May under their POP Excellent Model LIMITED brand.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Preorders: Figuarts ZERO - Nami (Battle ver.)

Preorders: Figuarts ZERO - Nami (Battle ver.)

New preorder announcement this May. Figuarts ZERO - Nami (Battle ver.). This figure will be released on August 2012 for 2,625 yen. Preorders will be opened this Wednesday, 9th of May 2012 at 16:00 JST (Japan time).

Official Photos: POP Sailing Again - Nico Robin

Official Photos: POP Sailing Again - Nico Robin

The painted prototype photos of the upcoming Portrait of Pirates Sailing Again - Nico Robin has finally been released. We've seen the gray prototype before and it's really a surprise to see this figure of full colors. This prototype is looking good and offers more than one posing options unlike the previously released Sailing Again - Nami.

Preorders: POP Sailing Again - Nico Robin

Preorders: POP Sailing Again - Nico Robin

New preorder announcement this May. Portrait of Pirates Sailing Again - Nico Robin. This figure will be released mid-September 2012 for 6,825 yen. Preorders will be opened this Wednesday, 9th of May 2012 at 18:00 JST (Japan time).

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Figuarts ZERO - Roronoa Zoro (New World ver.)


This is the ninth addition to my Figuarts ZERO collection. The swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates in his appearance after the 2-year time skip as designed by Eiichiro Oda.

Event Photos: New Photos of Upcoming One Piece Figuarts ZERO's (Akiba April 2012)

Event Photos: New Photos of Upcoming One Piece Figuarts ZERO's (Akiba April 2012)

Here are some photos of upcoming One Piece Figuarts ZERO's. These were taken from Akiba April 2012 caravan.
You can see the close-up shots of the following:
             Portgas D. Ace (Battle ver.) - July release
             Arlong - July release
             Roronoa Zoro  (Battle ver.) - June release
             Dracule Mihawk  (Battle ver.) - June release

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Figuarts ZERO - Nami (New World ver.)

Figuarts ZERO - Nami (New World ver.)

The navigator of the straw hat pirates, Nami. This is the seventh addition to my Figuarts ZERO collection. And as a part of the New World version series, Nami is in her looks after the 2-year time skip.