DENVER, 3:13 PM, THU JUL 24 | 67 POSTS IN THE LAST 24 HOURS | tips@kotaku.com | RSS
AU
Posts Tagged “

Figurines

”
capcom

First Street Fighter IV Product Announced

Have a gander at the first Street Fighter IV figurine. That's of course Chun-Li and Chun-Li's thighs — not to mention Chun-Li's massive feet. (You know what they say about girls with big feet? We don't.) It is a rather nice Chun-Li statue. The ten inch figurine will set you back US$100 and is limited to 700 individually numbered pieces. If that's out of your price range, there is also a 4 inch statue as well that goes for $10. Press release after the jump.

More »

6:00 AM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
6,967 views, 43 comments

Latest by studiosushi: hum, weird proportions. want though. more »

psp

2 Girls, 1 Cup (And A Witty Japanese Pun)

Not only is pantsu flashing fighter Ikkitousen hitting the PSP, but it's also rolling out the limited edition goods! Ikkitousen is inspired on Chinese epic Romance of Three Kingdoms and is set against a backdrop of warring high school students. The PSP version, called Ikkitousen Eloquent Fist, is getting a figure set that features Hakufu and Hakufu's flirty, booze drinkin' mom Goei. While Westerners will be quick to see the (unintentional?) 2-girls-1-cup joke, the actual Japanese joke is a pun and has quite a different meaning! This is an "oyako donburi figure" set: "Oyakodon" literally means "parent-and-child donburi" and refers to a dish that consists of egg, chicken and rice. And "Donburi" is a "rice bowl dish." Geddit? HILARIOUS.

Hit the jump for another pic of this limited edition oyako don figure set.

More »

5:00 AM on Tue Jun 17 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
24,278 views, 60 comments

Latest by DJ Magneto: The reactions to the video are great. more »

den-den town

Big Headed Freaky Assed Haruhi Suzumiya Doll

Ack! CREEPY. Human heads are not that big. Found at the Den-Den Town Kotobukiya shop, these are staff-created customized Haruhi Suzumiya Pullip dolls — poses, uniform and everything. There's another nightmare inducing pic of these dolls after the jump. *shiver* More »

11:00 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
4,515 views, 40 comments

maximum risky

A Clinical Look at Triggerheart Exelica

This Triggerheart Exelica figurine looks pretty pedestrian, no? It's just a $150, 26cm Exelica fig in her trademark armor. That's it, nothing to see, move along! So not MAXIMUM RISKY material. Or wait. Is it?

Yes, yes it is. Hit the jump to find out why. That is, unless you are offended by anatomically detailed, possibly NSFW plastic sculptures. You've been warned!

More »

3:00 AM on Fri Mar 28 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
15,389 views, 19 comments

coolness

Let's Look At Armored Core Figures Together!

All the Kotobukiya Armored Core robot toy porn you can handle! All of it!! Not much to add, because hey, if you like Armored Core robots, you're not reading at this point. You're clicking and looking and drooling.

Armored Core Toys [Akiba OS]

4:00 AM on Tue Mar 18 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
4,700 views, 54 comments

Latest by --Core--: @Screen Shots. Wonderful pics! more »

figurines

Bandai Makes Lucky Star Fugly

Ack! POM-POM HANDS!! Here's a toy figurine of Tsukasa Hiiragi from Lucky Star. It's made by Bandai, better known for its Gundam modeling. At ¥850 (US $8.45), it's certainly not an upper end figure as clearly even by its overall freakish appearance. We're sure it has a good personality, though.
Q Joy Lucky Star [Akiba Hobby via Danny Choo]

4:00 AM on Thu Mar 13 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
3,505 views, 20 comments

only in japan

Feast Your Eyes On Drool Worthy Figures!

The Wonder Festival is long over, but our memories of it live on. In the gallery below, there are upcoming retail garage kits of Street Fighter II, Street Fighter Zero, Street Fighter III, Street Fighter Online, Melty Blood, Guilty Gear, Persona 3, Quiz Magic Academy, Dead or Alive Xtreme 2, Trigger Heart Exelica and moar. Take a look! They're neato.

WF 2008 [Akiba Hobby]

11:00 PM on Mon Mar 3 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
6,200 views, 54 comments

figurines

Kotobukiya Once Again Proves It Has Halo Down

Figurine maker Kotobukiya has done a fine job with Master Chief. Its badass Master Chief from last summer was pretty great as were its blue and red Spartans. And it's latest Master Chief? Ditto on pretty great. The Halo 3 statue features changeable hands and weapons. It lists for around US $90 and goes on sale this June. And the one is, well, pretty great, too.

Thrilling press release after the jump:

More »

10:00 PM on Mon Feb 11 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
8,370 views, 34 comments

laughing and humming

The PS2 Haruhi Figurine

The Haruhi figurine for the upcoming PS2 game based on popular anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya has just hit pre-order. The figurine is bundled with PlayStation 2 title Suzumiya Haruhi no Tomadoi and will be out late January next year. Expect this to put you back around a ninety bucks. Nerd heroin like this doesn't come cheap!
Haruhi PS2 Fig [amiami via Danny Choo]

2:00 AM on Thu Jul 26 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
4,688 views, 30 comments

not out yet

Final Fantasy Figures Get Small, Cute

This October, Square Enix is rolling out more stuff for you to buy. Cute stuff, at that! Dubbed Final Fantasy Miniature Trading Figures Vol. 1, these mini-figurines will feature adowable versions of Final Fantasy VII's Cloud Strife, Final Fantasy X's Yuna, Final Fantasy XII's Vaan, Final Fantasy VIII's Rinoa Heartilly and Final Fantasy XII's Penelo. Each 60mm statue will retail for ¥610 (US $4.90). Personally, I prefer the cute, huggable Final Fantasy look to the metrosexual, moody motif. You?
FF Toys [Siliconera]

10:00 PM on Tue Jul 3 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
5,693 views, 44 comments

Latest by aethereal1: The mini figurines look very cute, I can't wait until they're released! But I wanted to comment on the voice acting that everyone continues to bring up. I haven't heard many Japanese voice actors in video games, but I know more »

life is hard

SNK's Iroha, Worn Out And Tired

They may flash empty-headed smiles, but fan service characters have it hard. Take SNK's Iroha from Samurai Spirits. Don't let her curves fool you, she's actually a crane who's morphed into an obedient maid. With a back-story like that, the character is bound to have pathos. This new Iroha PVC statue captures her worn, exhausted look. Just look at those bags! No, not those — the ones under her eyes. Sure, the figurine is ugly, but that's what makes it so great. This is a woman who's worked. Poignant, really. Brian Ashcraft More »

2:00 AM on Thu Jun 21 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
4,771 views, 32 comments

Latest by onikuwagata: @Marius: They have those. I believe they are called Orient Dolls, or something, a Japanese website sells life size models of women, with customizable heads, and with optional squishy vagina inserts. Very creepy. more »

not japanese

Foreigners Flock To Akihabara

Hey, it's a foreign dude! In Akihabara!! Looking at nerdy Japanese things!!! News site France 24 has an interesting piece up on how otaku culture has become a big Japanese tourist draw. Above, that's 20 year-old Frenchman Charles Mortreuil who's looking at plastic panties. Mortreuil says he grew up with anime and manga, and he traveled all the way to Japan just to see the place with his own eyes. Understandable, and I think most Kotaku readers can definitely relate, myself included. Hoping to reach out to foreigners, Akiba is somewhat geared to tourists. For example, the newly opened Tokyo Anime Centre offers guidance in various languages for international otaku. The Tokyo Anime Centre was designed by Pokémon creator Masakazu Kubo, and recieved 300,000 visitors last year — a mere 4 percent were foreign, though. As locals can tell you, 4 percent foreigners is pretty darn good. Certainly by Japan standards, at least. Brian Ashcraft More »

6:40 AM on Wed Jun 20 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
2,752 views, 48 comments

Latest by iloveritsu: I was supposed to go to Akihabara today, but my wife isn't felling too well, so now I have to wait until Monday, kind of makes me sad. I will just crawl into a corner with my DS and more »

awww

Cute And Moody Sony Cat Mascot Toys

Sony mascots Toro and Kuro get these posable PVC figurines with detachable faces expressing various models. Both just recently went on sale in Japan for ¥1,995 (US $16). Both come with four faces and a stand. Actually, might pick these up. So adorable! Brian Ashcraft More »

4:00 AM on Tue Jun 19 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
2,227 views, 23 comments

wallets wide open

Halo 3 Gets Cute, Small, Collectable

Japanese toy enthusiasts, take note. Later this year, toy maker MediCom is releasing 1/2 inch tall Halo 3 Master Chief Kubrick figures in red, green, blue and clear Active Camo. This isn't the first time MediCom has made gaming Kubricks, and mark my words, it won't be the last! The four pack is available for a limited time only and should set you back about US $20. A small price to pay for some small figurines. Brian Ashcraft More »

12:00 AM on Thu May 3 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
4,666 views, 18 comments

gundam

Clips: How To Build Gundam Models

Consider this an introduction. A How-To, if you will. Bandai's goodwill ambassador Masked Bakuc. The vids provide a good walk through for constructing a Gundam plastic model while wearing a Lucha Libre mask and a cape. Basic and advanced techniques are covered. Hit the jump for the exciting sequel as well as footage of Bakuc surfing. In costume, too! Brian Ashcraft More »

3:00 AM on Mon Apr 23 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
6,056 views, 10 comments

otaku

Patrick Macias Covers Wonder Festival2007

One of my favorite Japan writers Patrick Macias has written up his Wonder Festival 2007 coverage. Light on the game stuff, but heavy on the otaku, Macias dug up the off-beat: Figurine parts, Godzilla, pregnant doll and a neat otaku shirt. He blogs: More »

11:00 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
657 views, 1 comment

gallery

Gallery: Walking In A Figure Wonder Festival Land

More »
Japanese Toy Figurine Pwns Phony Gaming The pale dude is so losing. Why, just look at his face! Brian Ashcraft Just Got Owned [pya!]

17 comments

next »