Ikkitousen Dragon Destiny meets the stars of the doujin world in a 36 page, B5 size full color illustration compilation set for limited release from Toranoana, entitled the Ikkitousen DD Official Visual Fan Book. Featuring the likes of Mogudan, Kino Hitoshi, Eiwa, Azasuke, Same, and Maruto, it's hard to imagine a higher profile collection of artists gathered to deliver their renditions of mangaka Shiozaki Yuuji's iconic cast of characters. The volume is available for preorder from Toranoana now, with release expected on November 23rd at 1,050 yen. Those interested internationally will have to investigate proxy options as this is a Tora-only limited release. Sample images and further information below:
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Goodsmile updated their official site today with news of two new figures coming in March of 2008! First up is a Max Factory rendition Feena Fam Earthlight from August's eroge Yoake Mae Yori Ruri-Iro na, who clocks in at 1/8 scale (20 cm tall) and 6,300 yen retail. More exciting (to me) is the news that the the third and final of this summer's limited edition Cerberus Project Ikkitousen figures released by Comic Gum is seeing wide release: their French Doll sculpted [ERO] Kanu Unchou (black and white ver.) PVC is due out at 7,800 yen and 1/7 scale (28 cm tall) in March as well. In a third bit of news from Goodsmile today, FREEing's 1/4 scale Kyon's sister PVC from Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu has been announced for a February '08 reissue. Preorders for all three should be up very shortly! (no more)
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This garage kit caught my eye when Hobby Stock updated their page this morning. Its a 1/5 scale of Chou’un Shiryuu (趙雲子龍), one of my favorite character from Ikkitousen. This kit is produced by Musasiya ムサシヤ and is schedule to be released this year in December. Like all garage kits, they are really expensive. This one [...]
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Just a quick note to mention that Getchu's listing for the Ikkitousen Treasure Limited Box we scooped at the beginning of November contains an uncensored look at both the Hakufu bust and the Kanu oppai mousepad that come with the set. Preorders are open through December 2nd for those thinking of picking it up (Amazon and Mangaoh both have it available to international customers). Uncensored picture below:
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GA Graphic brings the scoop this evening that (in)famous rookie figure brand Taki Corporation will be producing a PVC figure of Ikkitousen's Ryomou Shimei that, like the rest of their lineup, is looking to be fully castoffable. Unlike Taki's Kanu Unchou they're not content to merely strip Ryomou down, providing her with a bunny suit and an alternate pair of legs to change into should she tire of her standard maid outfit. For those interested the figure clocks in at 1/6 scale (15.7 cm tall) and is scheduled to go on sale in January at 9,240 yen; while her production quality doesn't look much better than what we've seen from Taki before I have to confess to being tempted by the prospect of a nekkid Ryomou adorning my shelf... Pilfered GA gallery below:
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Well, well my Ikkitousen loving brothers. Vengeance is ours. With an unapologetically perverse new attitude (redesigning a site does that to people), it looks like you guys won't have to go digging around for uncensored shots of the new Kanu Unchou -LTD DX ver.- figure from Griffon. Yes, that's right, she's 130mm tall and 1/7 [...]
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Amiami put a preorder listing up this evening for Griffon's (R-Line's?) upcoming [ERO] Kanu Unchou (LTD DX ver.) PVC figure from Ikkitousen. This is a PVC version of an earlier released Griffon garage kit and is sculpted by Ikeda Ryouichi, clocking in at 1/7 scale and 6,825 yen retail. Unlike the original resin kit she comes complete with a "damage version" interchangeable shirt part, and is set for release in December; looks like a winner to me, and I hope Griffon decides to keep on converting their resins to PVCs like this. (no more)
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During a habitual run through 2chan's mokeiura board this morning I noticed a most curious item that bore further investigation. It turns out that Wani Books, publishers of the Comic Gum manga anthology in which Ikkitousen is serialized, is producing what they're calling an Ikkitousen Treasure Limited BOX Publication. It's a ...box, apparently, containing seven special limited edition items which are detailed below:
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Entering a bit of new territory for HD this evening! We take our first plunge into the world of hug pillow reviews with a look at the recently released Ryomou Shimei and Kanu Unchou offerings from Machi Chara, and I must say they're quite well done. Being new to the pillow review thing this is a somewhat experimental post, though hopefully it will be of some use if you're contemplating a purchase; those turned off by the concept of a body-length pillow with scantily clad 2D girls printed on it will probably not want to read past this point.
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First scooped by HD last week, an official page is now online for Goodsmile / Comic Gum's collaboration Ryomou Shimei (pearl black ver.) PVC figure from Ikkitousen! This is a wide release version of the magazine mail order limited blue version that came out this summer, and which was discussed earlier here. Sculpting duty was handled by French Doll of sculpting circle Cerberus Project, and she's set for release in January of '08 at 7,800 yen retail and 1/7 scale (28 cm tall). As remarked in the initial scoop I'd be happier to see her blue version in wide release instead of this black, but the chance to get her in any format is quite welcome. From the limited batch that came out over the summer we're only waiting on an unlimited release for the Kanu now... With her up officially at Goodsmile preorders for Ryomou should commence shortly around the interweb shops. (no more)
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