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Hatsune Miku - Figures

Hatsune Miku is a character that originated in a speech synthesis program called " Vocaloid " and has become one of the most popular voice banks currently available for the software. Her cute design features unique blue twintails and has been used, edited, and completely redesigned in a plethora of music videos and artwork on video sharing sites like Nico Nico Douga. The character has become so popular that merchandise such as art prints and Vocaloid figures have been released for several years. The number of Hatsune Miku figures on the market is incredibly high, as several new figures are announced each year. Some of these annual figures include models of Miku themed around specific seasons, such as Snow Miku and Sakura Miku. As a result, there are hundreds of individual figures for customers to browse. Some examples include the "Espresto" figure, Dress & Hair Hatsune Miku Racing Miku: 2019 Kimono Ver. », the figurine “Hatsune Milk: Magical Mirai 2019 Ver. 1/7 Scale Figure” and the “Nendoroid Racing Miku 2020 Ver. ".

Espresto is the dress and hair of Hatsune Miku Racing Miku: 2019 Kimono Ver.

This figure from Banpresto's Espresto Dress & Hair line features Miku wearing a sakura-themed pink kimono. The dress itself is composed of several different shades of pink, though it features several light blue accents to help match the kimono with Miku's unique blue hair. The kimono is tied with a purple obi with a white and blue bow in the back. Aside from the main outfit, this Miku has long kimono-style sleeves that billow in the breeze along with her long blue twin tails. Matching pink thigh-high socks are also seen on the figure. To reinforce the racing motif, the Good Smile Company and Crypton racing logos are found on Miku's chest and leg, respectively. The figure is posed on a stand with one hand on her chest and the other stretched out in front of her as she looks to the side with a smile.

Release date: August 2020
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Features: Painted, non-articulated figure with stand
Approximate Height: 5.9 inches (15 cm)

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Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2019 1/7 scale figure

This impressive figure is based on Miku's design from the Magical Mirai 2019 event, originally created by ni02. With the theme of this year's event being "Future Circus," this Miku figure has been given a rather futuristic artist outfit. It consists of a layered skirt, a black and blue jacket, a pink bow tie, a pair of knee-high socks, and a small white and gold top hat. The figure's pose shows Miku standing leaning forward with one hand on her chest and the other hand holding a microphone stick in front of her. Her long, blue twin tails twist and twirl around her while her vibrant eyes are accompanied by a cheerful smile that will greet anyone who passes by. This figure also comes with a unique base with floating cubes and stars that appear where Miku stands.

Release date: July 2020
Manufacturer: Furyu (F:NEX)
Sculptor: COCO Design
Features: 1/7 scale painted and non-articulated figure made of PVC and ABS plastic
Approximate Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)

Nendoroid Racing Miku 2020. Ver.

This cute little chibi figure is based on a design of Miku from the Hatsune Miku GT 2020 project. It features Miku in a unique mechanic uniform that includes a white, red, and black dress, black fingerless gloves and boots, and a helmet. The figure also includes several additional parts like facial expressions, arms in various poses, and other accessories like an impact wrench, a team flag, and a special Nendoroid-style car that Miku can ride in. The various points of articulation also allow users to pose this figure in different ways. It also includes a stand to prevent it from falling over.

About Hatsune Miku

Hatsune Miku is one of several characters created by Crypton Future Media for Yamaha's Vocaloid software, a program used to create lyrics using synthesized voice sets called voicebanks. Each Crypton voicebank has an avatar designed for it, and Miku's design depicts a young girl with long blue pigtails wearing a gray and black uniform with a blue tie. Hatsune Miku is used by many people to create music videos that are shared on sites like Nico Nico Douga, where they can gain millions of views. Over the years, many Hatsune designs have been created, resulting in an equally wide variety of figurines that have appeared on the figurine market. Various designs may include those from events like Magical Mirai, winter festival design contests, and many others.

About Vocaloid

Vocaloid is a software program developed by Yamaha that allows its users to create synthesized lyrics using different sets of voice banks. While the term technically refers to the software, the term often also includes the songs and avatars created with the program. While Hatsune Miku is the most popular character and voice bank, other popular characters include Kaito NoneMeiko , the Kagamine twins Rin and Len , and Megurine Luka. Each character has their own unique design and vocal qualities that make them unique. Their designs are often used in artwork and animations created for original music videos that are then uploaded to sites like Nico Nico Douga and YouTube. While it may be considered niche to some, Vocaloid continues to be enjoyed by fans in Japan and around the world.