Wonder Festival Summer 2009 took place last Sunday. With so much coverage from numerous websites and blogs on the inter-webs, you might have already decided whatcha getting, whatcha think your getting, what your not sure off, which ones your gonna wait for the pricing or when it’s announced etc.

So here are the ones I’ve chosen that interested me or fanboy over. I divided into 2 categories, Eying and Getting as the ones I’m ‘Eying’ on,  I have taken an interested but not sure if I can or will get it. As for “Getting”, I’m getting it for sure but it’s subject to change depending on the circumstances in the near future.

There was only 1 figure throughout the whole event which took me by surprise and this figure is the 1 figure I will get regardless of my circumstances. Read on and you might be surprised. xD

All images are from Moeyo.com, HobbyStock.jp and AkibaHobby.net. All information gathered is from WcloudxKumo’s blog.

Kicking off with my “Eying” category first.

1/8 scale Black Rock Shooter Blade ver. by GSC

I gave the gun ver. a pass but not sure if I can pass on the blade ver. I love sexy figures who shows a lot of bare skin and this version is indeed sexy.  Hope she won’t be as pricey as the gun ver. but we shall see.

1/8 scale Index by GSC

I just started on To Aru Majutsu No Index last week and already I’m crazy over Index-chan. There was a few cases where I was tempted to get the Kotobukiya version but I’m glad I resisted. Gonna wait for the pre-order announcement before I decide.

Nendoroid Ein by GSC

I have yet to start on the series but checking her bio. I already like her and I find her quite appealing already. I’m not a big nendoroid fan but times are changing and I feel my heart is swaying to the nendoroid charm. lol

Nendoroid Canaan & Nendoroid Alphard by GSC

Canaan is already on many people watchlist this season and quite frankly, many are enjoying it. I find these 2 beauties very sweet and cool looking and if Canaan WOW me just as much as Ga-Rei -Zero-, I will consider it.

figma Canaan by Max Factory

In case if I change my mind and ditch the nendoroid ver. then I will consider the figma ver. instead. At the moment, it’s a hard choice debating between both ver. but if I really love the series, then I might as well get both. :D

figma ex:ride Classic Bicycle, Motorcycle, Scooter, Skateboard, Inline Skate Set by FREEing

The scooters and the skates looks very cool but the bicycle looks okay to me. I’m not a big spender on accessories but I might pick 1 or each. Hopefully they let us choose as I want the light blue scooter. xD

figma Fate Testarossa by Max Factory

I think Zen will be sad she’s in this category but really I’m not a Fate fan but a NANOHA FAN instead. xD
I’m sure she will be a popular figma in the market.

1/7 scale Takamachi Nanoha by Alter

Depending if I get a Christmas bonus this year will be the verdict if I get her or not. I really love the pose and as a Nanoha fanboy she is a must get but really, my spending on figures is already at it’s limits. @_@
I already have the GSC version in LOLI form so it’s no big loss if I do miss out.

Moving on to the “Getting” category.

Nendoroid Minami Chiaki by Gift

I have been waiting for a very long time when Danny announced many moons ago, Minami-ke figures was in the works. At long last, we get to see an actual figure and I’m just ecstatic. Hopefully Gift will do Kana and Haruka as well because I’m getting them all. xD

Nendoroid Usa Mimi & Kagami Kuro by GSC

I already got Rin and I won’t be happy until I got the other 2 in my hands. This was 1 set I told myself I was gonna complete and I’m keeping that word. I’m a big fan of Kodomo no Jikan but honestly, I’m in it for the comedy. REALLY I AM. :P

1/8 scale Hirasawa Yui by Alter

I debated weather I want to get the nendoroid ver. or the scale ver. and the outcome was the scale ver. Intentionally, I was gonna get the whole set but this time round, I’m not gonna start something that could lead me to ‘damage control’. Yui is the character I love so I chose her.

Nendoroid Tainaka Ritsu by GSC

Ritsu was my 2nd favourite character so I chose her in nendo form. Originally I was gonna get Yui but considering I’m getting the scale ver. I chose my 2nd favourite instead.

1/8 scale Triela by GSC

For Gunslinger Girl to be one of my favourite series of all time, I can’t miss her. I already missed that chance to get Henrietta many moons ago and I still regretted to this day. I hope GSC will do a re-release of her because I still want her in my over-flowing collection. lol

figma Vita by Max Factory

The hot headed Vita-chan is a must GET. As one of my favourite characters from the Nanoha series, it will be a crime to say no. I hope they include all the attachments for Graf Eisen in multiple forms.

figma Takamachi Nanoha by Max Factory

Need me to say more!?
figma + Nanoha = GETTO!!!! XD

Nendoroid Takamachi Nanoha by GSC

ONLY GETTING NANOHA, NOT FATE. Sorry Zen. >_>
I might need to think about setting up a Nanoha shrine at the rate I’m going. lol

And last but least, the figure that took me by surprise, the one that sent me into fanboy mode, the one that almost made me jump out of my chair @ work (Yes, I was @ work reading the coverages), the one I will eat grass for a week to get it is:

Selvaria Bles by Alter from Valkyria Chronicles.

As a big VC fan, I have been anticipating for a great VC figure for a while now especially Selvaria Bles because I can’t help but think she is one of the coolest characters ever created. Her dedicated loyal ship to Maximilian is worth note taking and she wields one of my most elegant and powerful weapons EVER.
I always had a hunch Alter might do her considering they are the makers who frequently picks up characters from most video games. So thank you Alter, you made me a very very happy VC fanboy. I hope you do Alicia in the near future as well so Zen and I can both share in that fandom. xD

Another closer look. ^^

Well, that’s it. I’m hoping each figure I’m interested will be released in the timely manner or I’m in some serious shit especially the ones I’m getting. @_@
Speaking about figures, I was gonna make an announcement where this year will likely be my last year in figure collecting. That passion in me was fading away and the releases from the past months was less than interesting. I’ve decided to wait after the Wonder Festival event before I make the announcement and thank god I did. The figure passion in me was not dead, it was just dormant. It seems I just needed that spark to ignite it again and clearly the Wonder Festival event was it. If the Wonder Festival event didn’t do it, then it was clear to me that my  figure passion is truly dead. But not yet, this is not my time. xD

So which figures are you getting and/or what figures got you interested from the event?