Chibi-arts Prototypes at Tamashii Nation 2011 ♡

So there's a line of figures called chibi-arts, and they make One Piece characters. So far only 3 have been released, but at a recent Tamashii Nation convention they showcased prototypes of possible future releases. Super cute~!! The Princess Shirahoshi figure is adorable! What's not to love about a mermaid with long pink hair? ♡♥♡

Perona and Zoro! ♡

Two of my three favorite One Piece characters (the other is Chopper~)

Perona is slated for release in March 2012, Zoro is a prototype.

Close up of Zoro, holding a barbequed fish and a mug of beer. ♥

Chibi-arts figures usually come with extra facial expressions and extra arms in different poses, but since this is still a prototype, not sure what the other arms will be holding. But at least one should have swords for sure!

Vivi, Nami, Sanji and Nico Robin. ♡♥♡

Other than Nami, the rest are prototypes!

(Nami came out in Oct 2011)

Close-up of Vivi.

Close-up of Sanji, holding a cake with Nami's head :P

Close-up of Nico Robin

Love that's it's the pre-timeskip version, I think her outfit was cuter!

Another favorite character of mine, Chopper! ♡♥♡

A prototype, looking adorable with the mushroom.

Close-up of Chopper.

The above pictures were taken during the Tamashii Nation 2011 event last month, where Tamashii Nation, the company (under Bandai, remember, almost all toys are made by Bandai!) that produces the toys, showcased future products. Photography was not allowed for the public, other than the first picture, these pictures came from HobbyStock.

Adorable One Piece chibi-arts ♥

To be honest, other than Chopper, the rest of the One Piece characters aren't very "cute". But chibi-fy them and they become the most adorable things ever! Making something chibi is like rearranging their proportions to give an over-sized head and tiny limbs in proportion to the body.

Anyway, the chibi-arts that have been released so far (and I got my hands on)! Nami, Luffy and Boa Hancock. (Ace comes out later in Dec 2011 btw!)

First out was Boa Hancock in July 2011.

As mentioned, they come with interchangeable faces, limbs, bodies and for Boa Hancock's case, interchangeable hair and legs as well. The limbs are rotatable, and a stand to prop up the figure comes along with the kit.

The "Looking down so much that she's looking up instead" pose.

They even include a bunch of quotes in speech/effect bubbles that you can put on a stand and display together with the figure :D

Then came Luffy in Aug 2011.

Luffy's parts - 3 faces, 3 sets of arms, 2 torsos, 1 set of legs, a hat, a cape, a mug and a drumstick.

Plus a clear stand to prop him up.

I should've given him a more greedy-looking pose by using the inflated stomach body :P

Luffy's captions.

Nami came out end-Oct 2011.

She comes with 3 faces, sets of legs - kneeling and standing,

a few sets of arms and a Clima-tact.

I'm adoring their cuteness and can't wait for the rest to come get released! Hopefully they do get released and not remain as prototypes, and hopefully they get released regularly, and not like one every 2-3 months -.-

Figuarts ZERO Nico Robin (新世界 ver.)

Figuarts ZERO Nico Robin Chopper (New World ver.)

Released 2011.11.19

Retail price: 2,625yen with tax

The box.

Back of box.

Consists of the main figure, a clear support and a stand.

Quote on the stand: 撒いたかしら･･･

Unlike Nami, Robin can't stand upright without the stand.

Even on the stand, you probably have to use the clear leg support given so that she can stand.

Figuarts Nico Robin with Chouzoukei Damashii Nico Robin!