K-ON Nendoroid

Those who read the K-ON blog will already know about the K-ON! Nendoroids that were announced. First up will be Yui and Mio! No ETA yet but will get you more juicy details when I get them.
Speaking of juicy details, thought I'd cover some old juice from behind the scenes at GSC and Max Factory...
First up is a tour of the Good Smile Company offices which you can see in the GSC Office Tour photo article. You can see the figure making room and pre production version of figma Saber.

And the video below is a tour of the office.
And the second part below.
And we also get a look at the insides of Max Factory in the Max factory Office Tour photo article.

Some juice on behind the scenes of a previous Figma commercial shoot in the Figma CM photo article.

And how to steal figures from the Good Smile warehouse from right under the noses of the armed guards in the Good Smile Warehouse photo article.

And more behind the scenes of the Good Smile NicoNico broadcast in the Good Smile Company Live Broadcast 5.

I'm supposed to take some of you to the GSC offices but have not got round to planning it - will let you know when things free up a bit. Cant take all of you so will do some sort of competition.
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hikkikomori for hire
yes! k-on nendoroids woohoo!
Anigao Kigurumi Cosplayer, Professional mask maker.
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com
Actually I was hoping to see some hi res images... lol
but its ok... I can wait
Student
Getting Mio. For sure.
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
me too^^
student- university servant
... i still need to get my first nendoroid
-sigh
Student in Computer Science
Your not alone.
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Times two~
Student, otaku
Heh.... me too :3
大学生
Same here...
Student/Busboy/Otaku
http://moosebro.wordpress.com/
I feel ya. >.<
三年せいとオタク
Me too :'s
University Student
http://twitter.com/shikinami
Eighth that. (never thought I would write this someday lol)
Part-Time Mercenary & Full-Time Student
same here -_-
Stoodent
cheers
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
the K-ON nendo illustration I found at Gelbooru ^^ http://www.gelbooru.com/index.php?page=post&s=view&id=488497
Poet (not)
Are those official?
Hope they come with the musical instruments ^^
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
I don't know if it's official or not
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
omgomg!!!
vendor
http://www.friendster.com
OH how nice!!! i get mio for sure but....some chinese geeks do the fake nendroids again!!!
Sweet, I wonder if they'll come with their instruments.
http://hontouni.com/souomou
Like the Haruhi gekisou set, bands of four (with instruments) are such an evil marketing ploy to GET THE WHOLE SETTO.
http://www.marvinryan.com
hmm... this is a sign, I should probably start watching K-ON. ^^;;;;;
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
It's about time~~~~~~
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
u mean u haven't? this is probably the biggest thing since haruhi.
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
http://blog.cocoia.com
Me too ^_^ I'm eager to see what the hype is all about...
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
same here. hope it lives up to the hype.
Graphic Designer
http://www.valiantho.com/
ooo K-ON! nendoroid, tempting, I would prefer a 1/8 figure though, in the costume they wear during the ED
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Hmm... since I actually like the wacky faces the girls have on K-on. Me wonders how they'll look on nends. Curious.
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
http://www.milkdrop.de/
How bout . . . Figma? ^___^
Student
I wouldn't mind a figma XD But I won't get all five girls. Probably Mio... and Azusa and maybe Mugi.
Programmer
http://www.kenholic.com
I dunno ... I felt the lucky star figma series made those characters a bit odd size-wise.
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
figma
onegai shimazu!!
Student
http://otakuinvancouver.wordpress.com/
Nice! If only GSC would start selling directly overseas, then we can avoid the scalpers, often the only option we have to getting these. I mean they have an English presence now, no?
Student
Aww, I'd love to visit the GSC offices but I don't live in Japan :/ And I'm pretty sure the contest wouldn't include airfare all the way to Japan just to visit them lol.
Student
k-on nendo's already, i like their speed =) hope its not a bad job though! never expected bad jobs done by gsc though
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Armed Guard: !
I think I'll wait for the eventual Figma release.
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
http://blog.cocoia.com
Agreed, a figma would be awesome. Nendo's are something you really have to be into ^^'
Great news. Also, Danny, the videos are actually an extremely nice and successful aspect of you work, do more! ^_^
Can't wait for that contest, I think of going to Tokyo soon to study, but will see.
I like these tour videos. Where can I get a copy of those books. ^_^ lol
Freelance Digital Production Artist
http://www.flickr.com/photos/victor_lee/sets/
Yeah!!!… had a feeling that the Nendoroids would be first.
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
No Mugi! ):
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
It's only a matter of time ;)
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
THIS SUCKS!!!
Student/Busboy/Otaku
http://moosebro.wordpress.com/
Mugi should have been first! -_-
Student in Computer Science
Danny, getting past the security guards would not have been an issue if you were dressed as the Stormtrooper.
Certified Trouble Maker, Part-Time Otaku
http://picasaweb.google.com/adi.widyatmoko?feat=email
mio would be the first nendoroid that i would love to buy. hopes that it came with the bass.
omg, do waaaaaaant!
http://www.nanyate.biz
I must be the only person on DC, who isn't into K-ON XD
However, I'm interested in the GITS:SAC boxes though, are they fully loaded with tachikoma? ^^
maintenence
http://joey1058.wordpress.com
Don't feel bad, I'm not either. Even though I enjoyed GitS broadcast here in the States on Cartoon Network, I actually never saw the complete series until I watched the webcasts last year. It takes me at least three years average to catch up on any Anime. So K-ON is up the road a ways for me.
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
still waiting for a Mio figure based on the Mio ita guitar article danny. heheheh! ^^
Otaryman (Otaku-Salaryman)
gah, I LOL at the 1st pic
I should start saving from now to buy it
systems engineer
http://pam.main.jp/
Yatttttta! But,this "Nendoroido" is reservation are great.(^^;
Nekophilia
HOHO?! Tour in GSC office? Awesome xD
research student
http://osakacchi.blogspot.com/
niceeee... i wish i can own all nendoroids. but they'd require lots of money and space. o_o
http://at1987.com
Maybe K-ON figma version will be soon. :)
Danny I have a little question. Are these nendoroid featured the official music instrument ?
It would be great to see Gibson and Fender logo on their guitar.
Student
http://hongkim11.wordpress.com/
Holy shit, K-On! nendos. This is the best news I've had all week. I'm gonna call it now, but I think there will be a lotta K-On! figures just like there were for Haruhi, which isn't a problem at all except for my wallet.
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Must infiltrate GSC warehouse...
PhD Student
those will be on my desk for sure^^
pixels & photography
http://www.studiosushi.com
danny "snake" choo <o/
Filmmaker/Blogger/Sales Agent
http://www.runffm.com
he is really "solid choo" or "liquid danny" !? who knows.
Student
http://johnyo.wordpress.com/
Great news, can't wait to get them.
Chinese/Viet restaurant waiter, no post secondary
Will be getting both!!!!! Can't wait for Figmas of them.
And it looks totally easy to go up and snatch one of those boxes xD
Student
Can't wait for these Nendoroids, most likely will get Mio.
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
ah! I see damaged goods in the image of Danny stealing figures, can't sell. i'll take em! Oo GCG office, a chance to see the minds behind those great figures.
Stuck at Construction ....
http://razrig.wordpress.com/
Mio is a MUST BUY!!!...
Student // Collector // Gaijin
http://zacbush.com
Yui and Mio? I think I'll have to get both of these... Unless figma versions come out as well then I might opt for those instead. I've got a softer spot for figma.
Student
http://shockerz.wordpress.com/
OMG! It's gonna be out soon.. I must have Mio nendoroid.
Student
http://anime.aeon.net.nz
Want! Both a full set of K-ON nendroids AND that painting studio to paint figurines.
Software Engineer (Web)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cachopls/
I'll be waiting for that competition..:)
Computer Systems Engineer
http://hevnboyz.blogspot.com
K-ON! nendo or figma...its all a must get! They're just too cute and they love music! :D
Graphic designer
Hooray for K-on nendoroids!
Will also be my first non-puchi nendoroids^^;
Desktop Support in the Medical Field
http://thedisjointedzone.com
I'm getting it regardless how it looks. ^^
http://blog.yam.com/avan
I want Figma Mio more. ^^
Just a Passing-Through Otaku, Remember That
http://hobbychaos.blogspot.com
Yeaaa Figma Mioooo~ ^^,
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
We're gonna have a competition to see who you'll take as an accomplice to raid the GSC/Max Factory warehouse? I'm in! Make sure those K-ON Nendoroids are out when we do it though.
student, otaku, fast food worker
Anyone else hear that song by John Mayer in the back ground?
student, otaku, fast food worker
Its in episode two to be specific. Actual timing is towards the end of video somewhere around 7 or 8 minutes?
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
K-ON nendos!!!!! YAY!!!!
Can't wait!!!!!!!
Student
We all know the Mio nendo will sell like hotcakes.
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Might get my first Nendo Yui... :3
College Student
How many nendoroids do I need to possess before friends and family try an intervention?
student, otaku, fast food worker
um, maybe a hundred or so more?
Student
Well, it depends how many you can amass secretly...
University Student
Yes.. K-ON nendoroids. Mio-chan is a must get!
k-on nendroids!! definitely will go for mio
GIS Tech
http://hamstercorp.blogspot.com
That Mio Nendoroid is probably going to sell out in preorders within minutes of whenever places open their preorders...
Gives me a better chance to get the Yui, at least. I hope.
desperate because my old login was eaten
I hope they make MIO maid version !!
Airlines
http://twitter.com/ckonefilm
hehe Danny you look so sneaky around the warehouse xD I love it, such great acting skills
NEET
Need more details to decide which to buy~
Comic Artist
http://sharii.com
I made this comment just so I can join future competition!
kidding kidding! XD
Maybe Mio can be my first Nendoroid, if I keep watch on play-asia like hawk....
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com
Hope to have two version of them.
One in their school uniform and the other in the clothing featured in the ending.
Not to mention if there's a decent Nendo playset....
Student
Or a combo set...
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
mio to yui nendoroids? yess! oh and i would love to go in the tour too Danny ^0^
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
Can't wait to see them! I'm definitely going to get Tsumugi!
Self employed
Will get all of them ^-^
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
I'm so gonna get all of them, especially Mio! Looking forward to the day they will be released :D
I wanna go to on the tour :X
Technical Account Manager
http://howdoyoufigure.wordpress.com
Hmm... I feel a competition coming on. Visit Japan and meet Danny giveaway!
Gamer, Lecturer, Graphic Designer
http://striket.blogspot.com/
Yay moar Nendoroids to add to the never ending collection :D
Accountant
This is just too epic!!! :o)
http://news.monsterlittle.com
Wow. Thats's a great news! ^^
Otaku Programmer
http://oufukunaga.wordpress.com
Hohohohoh, Finally...
Will get this even if I have to start a nuclear war
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aseps/
yeah!!! making some free space on my desk!!
For 8 weeks im a NEET
Ninja danny.
Creator of possibility spaces and giver of opinions to simulations
http://www.beemoh.co.uk/
Now the thing with that 'how to steal' picture is that the box immediately above is just going to fall down as soon as Danny takes that box, making lots of nose and alerting nearby guards. He really hasn't thought this one through.
student, otaku, fast food worker
Or maybe he's going to garbb that box witha deft flip of the wrista nd have it land sqaurely on top of the others and make of with two boses of goodies?
Otaku, Gamer, Collector, Forum Moderator
http://pandatr0nics.wordpress.com/
Yay! I can get a Yui nendo!
http://www.stefkov.com/
Awesome! K-ON nendoroids. Most definitely on my get list.
A tour of the offices as well?! What a prize that would be.
大学生
http://justaskeikaku.net23.net
Eagerly awaiting pics of Mio nendo ^^
It's about time I scraped some money together coz I don't want to miss Mio T__T
toy maker http://www.flickr.com/photos/11733941@N05/
It looks like my workplace.
Support System Analyst II
Great news to wake up to!! Can't wait for the K-On! nendos ^^
High school student
http://www.animeraku.com
Good to hear. I wonder how she will turn out.
I love the "stealing photo" ^^
> student :]
i want i want k-on nendos!!
Programmer Trainee
http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com
...but....I WANT FIGMAS TOO. FIGMAS!!!!
*sniffs* Oh well. It's by the same company as Haruhi, so there is hope. *nods nods*
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
YAY!!! Start saving money for them ^^
I have a job
Oh I'd love to see the promo pics, are there any yet? Guess not :( Lol.
Student
http://chappypyon.wordpress.com/
The craze of K-on merchandise is starting.
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
http://blog.cocoia.com
You really don't have to be a Nendoroid fan to enjoy this tour - I don't have a single one, but this is pretty awesome :)
http://miwakoblog.blog39.fc2.com/
The videos are very interesting.
Recently I was surprised to find some non Japanese people uses such words "tsundere","zettai ryouiki"etc.
Next..."yokopai"? Lovely! (^_^)
Photography Student
http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/
Where's my Mugi-chan Nendo??
http://gakuranman.com
Haha! Great video Danny. Really interesting to see the inside of a company like this. Interesting explanation of 'eyes' :P
Student, Artist, Webdesigner and Blogger
http://anime2.kokidokom.net/
When I got my first nendoroid it wasn't half so stable like the ones in the video, since the box was covered by dust I suppose my Haruhi wasn't very new... Apropos video, it's great and I liked to see the people in action, but I think you're overusing "mmmmh". ~__^
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Oh my...i hear a long walling at the corner of my ear...but i can ignore it for this...
Art Student/Freelancer
http://jenarwen.deviant.art.com
I knew GSC would make K-On Nendroids. Now it they could make some hot guy figmas I could be very happy.
none
I must get them all.
Full-time National Serviceman Slave
I'd get anything and everything related to Mio.
If I had the cash :s
IT Administrator
Danny with aniki!! Do you play with the Mori no yousei?LOL
It will be fun to visit there! I want to go when I visit Japan!!
student, otaku in training
Goodies~ I love your accent.
Student
Thieved!
Student/Busboy/Otaku
http://moosebro.wordpress.com/
Lol, didn't your mom ever tell you it's not nice to steal Danny? ...except when you share the loot of course. ;)
I would love to get the Mio and Yui nendo's, but I might hold out so I have enough $$ for a Mugi nendo...then buy Mio and Yui....and Ritsu I suppose. ^_^
Would love to go to the GSC offices for a tour. I love seeing how things, especially things I enjoy, are made. Too bad I don't live in Japan. *sigh*
Student trying to get BS in Comp Sci
seems like hard work making these models
That's on my buy list for sure.
Avid figma collector
http://yuuichikun.wordpress.com/
The eventual figmas of the characters must have instruments! I cannot stress this enough! I don't care if it costs 5,000en for Ritsu's figma with a complete drum kit I WILL PAY IT!!! XD
http://animaticfigmation.com/
totally agree there
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Ohhh...K-ON figures. Me wants! ^^
I wanna go to Good Smile...no where in the vicinity though...
http://animaticfigmation.com/
Nice, might be tempted to get those. Now Figmas I wouldn't think twice about resisting.
http://animaticfigmation.com/
though if the Figmas come out they really need to have their instruments, and NOT be limited edition crap. (I can already see school uniform ones being normal figmas and the ED clothes being special limited edition magazine order type...)
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/
will be an instant get ^0^ a great add-on to the figure collection!
College Freshmen
Of course Mio would be in the front. I'm kind of looking forward to Azu-nyan too though.
student
http://www.ki-sar.deviantart.com/
Wow, K-ON Nendos already. I don't own any nendoroids yet but Mugi will probably be my first.
Theme Park Otaku
http://servoism.blogspot.com/
Yui! I must have! Though I'm beginning to get the feeling my favorite girl will get very little love in terms of popularity...please support Ritsu!
(^ ^;)
maintenence
http://joey1058.wordpress.com
Very informative videos. It's always nice to have the same person able to speak both languages and able to translate on the fly, rather than having an interpreter. It seems more natural to me. Now as for those language books. Are there any that teach Japanese bad words? Of course I'd need it in Romanji. Kanji is out of the question for me. LOL!
???Confused???
Can't wait for the new release...and it's the return of Metal Gear Danny...
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
http://robostrike.wordpress.com
SAC boxes is a must get for me ^_^ Been the biggest fan of GITS. ^_^ Can't wait for release of K-on figures ^_^
Laptop Tech
The Nendoriods don't interest me, but I would certainly consider getting a Figma of some of them.
Picked up the Mikuru Asahina Figma at the local Anime Stop for $39.99 CDN (current exchange rate puts that at 3,258.83 Yen) and would like to score the Saber Armour Ver. if they get her in. :)
It's nice to see the behind the scenes of how they are made. Lots of skilled artists working there.
Will have to wait until K-on is released over here before seeing the whole thing.. From the trailers and segments I've seen, it looks like a series I'd like.
I work at the hangar beside the airport
u sure try hard to get one of those box Mr.DC..
hahahahahahaha
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Knew it was going to happen. It HAD to happen. I better order then right when they are pup up for preorder, or I won't be getting anything. xD
student
My bank account can't afford me catching the nendoroid flu. Thus I will wait for regular figures. Though I'm sure it will be hard to resist those cuties.
that was awesome. thanks for the tour, danny
anime + games collector
k-on nendoroids get.
Student
http://kriskropd.wordpress.com/
:D :D :D BOXES WITH REFERENCE TO GITS!!!!11
I sm hsppy XD
Otaku / Gamer / Network Administrator
Right just when I wonder about K-on figures...God knows my derires >.<
Otaku / Gamer / Network Administrator
Right just when I wonder about K-on figures...God knows my derires >.<
大学の学生 1st year
http://otakunaka.blogspot.com/
Danny, how sneaky hiding the K-ON figures from view ;)
Retailerz
Why can't there be KEY nendoroids? I would love an ayu, misuzu, rin, komari, nagisa and kotori >.< Stop releasing new shows release older ones!
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/
SO JEALOUS!
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
http://gndynames.wordpress.com
*insert mission impossible music*
otaku, gamer, and car nut/gearhead.
i liked the videos on how they design, build, fit and finish the figurines. very interesting tools and methods.
Student and free-time otaku ^^
Mohaha! I'm having that Nendroid Hatsune Miku puchi! *'cause I've pre.ordered the project DIVA-game x3*
Ah! The Rider maid ver.? *looks up at goosmile...* Wow, she's so cute! And she is gorgeus without the mask! x3 You never get to see her without it in the anime if I remember things right...
O______O The Excalibur that comes with figma Saber... LOVELY!!! I'm not very fond of that figma-Saber ver (although I love Saber ^w^), but I almost feel like bying the figure just to get that sword xD *although... I know I won't xD*
Ah, I really feel like working at Goodsmile when I live in Japan *future plans =p (let's see how THAT it goes...)*
*NOTE: do you have Singoalla-biscuits in Japan?! Aren't those swedish, or am I mistaking? =O
College Student
http://ifigma.wordpress.com/
Just can't wait to see the to see the GSC's new K-ON! Nendoroid
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
w00t niice!!! lol Danny's planning to steal some nendoroids XD
Undergrad Studs
http://hmmmandwords.blogspot.com/
another K-on goods up for grabs....yayyy
Student
does any 1 knows whats the name of the tool that danny is using in the first video? the 1 that looks like a pen
Student, Artist
http://sleepless-piro.deviantart.com
What i would give to be able to go inside the GSC office...
Spec Ops Otaku
If it's Figma / GSC related, it's worth the effort in acquiring the products.