In what could only be called HLJ's most unexpected move of 2009, they've decided to stock 2 of YAMATO's online shop exclusives (previously event exclusives that I thought I missed forever). Well I'll admit these two kits are totally ancient now, especially with the herd mentality prevalent in this hobby (where the latest is the greatest).
Isejima Aya dates back to October 16th, 2008, when the 48th All Japan Model & Hobby Show took place:


Dynamite Plan #002 Naked Star first appeared May 6th, 2009 at the now defunct Hobby Complex 7:


I devoted an article to Isejima Aya in the past, so I won't do that here again. As for Toushirou's Naked Star, here are some stats:
Sculptor: Toushirou
Dealer: Cobra-Kai
Series: Oh! Great's 2001 Doujin Naked Star page 3 color illustration
Character Name: She doesn't have one
Price: 23,000 yen
Scale: 1/5 (25cm tall)
First Appearance: Hobby Complex 07 (May 6, 2009)
Final Appearance: Hobby Complex 07 (May 6, 2009) [convention-wise]
Availability: 30-40
Those of you who missed out the first time and didn't care to support recasters (and still don't), pre-order away! This kind of deal is as good as it gets.
1/5 Dynamite Project #002: Oh! Great Naked Star Limited Edition Resin Kit
Aya Isejima Limited Edition Resin Kit
For those who prefer to order straight from the source, YAMATO is still carrying both these kits (you'll have to go through Tenso.com or Shopping Mall Japan though). I guess good for those who've had a fall out with HLJ in the past?
As an aside note, I'm going to make a habit of checking YAMATO's website and HLJ more often now.
P.S. Can't believe these kits were available since May and June of this year. Totally flew under my radar.
P.P.S. Well this marks my 100th post. Hurrah.
Sources:
-http://hobisora.blog25.fc2.com/blog-entry-38.html
-http://akibahobby.net/2009/05/yamato_nakedstar_color_sample.html



















