Thursday, May 31, 2012
Max Factory's Figma Saber -Zero version- Reissue
And yet another Saber on Resale~
And quite another fast one from Max!
Seriously speaking, she was just released last month, and she's already meriting a resale; probably for one or two new specific releases. But anyway, she's probably a fast sold out item item anyway, so here's another chance for you Saber fans out there. Saber Zero is set for an October resale for the same price of 3000 yen! Image and info from GSC's page.
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Good Smile Company's 1/7 Saber ~Triumphant Excalibur~ Reissue
And starting finally on the top resales for the scaled figures!
And she's actually the 3rd most requested of them all.
This beautiful and dynamic Saber is having her resale after almost years; still fetching up for a price tag of 9,800 yen; she will be re-released after exactly 2 years from the month of her initial release which is September. I must admit, though I don't have any Fate series figures anymore, this one's just gorgeous since I've seen her countless times on figure event; so those who haven't gotten her yet, don't miss the chance. Image and info from GSC's page.
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Bandai's Upcoming S.I.C. Kamen Rider G Den-O
An enemy for Diend
And definitely more Den-O riders
Well after a while, Bandai presents with yet another non-tempting release for me. Sure G Den-O was strong (until DiEnd pawned him anyway) but really just not my cup of tea I guess XD But anyway, to those who are planning on getting him, Bandai states that he will come with a den gasher, 2 rider passes and the usual replacement hands.
Well, another exclusive with quite a few accessorie, well, Den-O fans will probably still get him though. G Den-O is scheduled for an October release for 5,775 yen. Images and info from Tamashii Web Shop's product page.
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Bandai's Upcoming S.H.Figuarts Black Condor
News came out sometime a week ago I think
But it's not too late to get one!
Following the release of Red Hawk, we now have the bad boy of the team, Black Condor, as yet again, another Tamashii Web Exclusive figure. According to google's translation, he'll be coming with a Bird Blaster, Bringer Sword, Jet Hand Cannon, Wing Gun Tread and the usual hand options as well as the wing parts to recreate their flight capabilities.
Certainly, someone who loves the Jetman team will be getting this as well, Black Condor will be released on October and is priced at 3,675 yen. Images and info from Tamashii Web Shop's page.
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May Hauls: The Impulse Bunch
All of these... weren't really on my pre-orders
A bunch of impulse buys I guess and 2 gifts! =))
Well, to start off, first among these hauls would be the TF Prime RID ones, I don't really dig the Arms Micron line because of the stickers and that's what made me get the Hasbro releases since if you had noticed I would usually prefer getting the Takara releases except when Hasbro proves to the be the better one for my preference or when there's a slight or no difference at all like the Movie lines and lastly, when only Hasbro has it like PCC (but United line will be releasing 4 PCCs soon) But anyway, we only have wave1-3 here (I think) and aside from Soundwave and Wheeljack, Vehicon is amongst the top list of hard to find since people usually hoard them (I understand the army builders but scalpers... well... screw it :p) And I happen to come across 1 and instantly got it with Ratchet being tagged along the purchase since I really love Prime's Ratchet and for once on my time for the TF collection, Hasbro has done a very clean white on Ratchet making the Takara an instant pass for me. XD
Next up would be some nendo petits from Madoka, I didn't really intend on buying them but when a friend of mine opened a group buy I just had to get the Blue Justice Girl lol, Sayaka of course, so, I instantly reserved the two and got them during Team Onii-chan's last display which was at Vocafusion.
And last but not least, a friend of mine went to Japan so I asked him to get me a G2 Gamera for a nifty price (cheap blogger is cheap lol!) and he got me one for 2.6k yen, a fair enough price I guess; after I got him, another friend of mine reminded me of an available UN WfC Prime around, so, when we checked, he was still there, and I bought it at a steal price since he IS quite rare already these days and thus also completes my WfC Rival pair. The Charlotte strap and the other one beside her, a *you know* doujin of Cure Peace are souvenirs from Japan that my friend gave me. I wasn't expecting a doujin and Cure Peace to boot @.@ oh well, hahahaha. But anyway, that's it for my final hauls this month.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Max Factory's Figma Kyouko Sakura Reissue
Joing her yuri buddy yet again even in resale!
It's very surprising actually.
Though Kyoko is not really part of the most wanted figma resales, she's still getting it and is joining her yuri buddy in the resale. Again, those who weren't able to order before, you can order now and get this figure, I still haven't fully played with mine yet but she is pretty well made; I'd probably up a 5-part Madoka figma review soon enough so stay tuned!
Also to be released in October; she's still priced at 3500 yen. Image and info from GSC's product page.
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Max Factory's Figma Miki Sayaka Reissue
First wave of rereleases for the figma line!
And it's Sayaka, oh yeah!
Again, as part of the most wanted rereleases for the figma line, Sayaka starts it off and surprisingly along with the recent Homura school uniform version, they're pretty much the only 2 entries from Madoka although a certain Mahou Shoujou is joining Sayaka for a rerelease even though she was included in the votes. I've yet to put up the review but hopefully I'll be able to in the next few weeks.
Sayaka is set for a resale on October for 3500 yen. Image and info from GSC's product page.
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Good Smile Company's Nendoroid Sakuya Izayoi Reissue
And part 2 of the nendo first wave is the head maid~
Also my favorite touhou character, Sakuya~
Similarly to Flandre, you can also get Sakuya on the usual stores and now also made available to GSC Online Shop for international buyers! Those who have missed the chance to get Sakuya (even though she's rather rampant on online shops), here's a chance to get her on her SRP!
Also to be released on August, Sakuya's priced at 3000 yen. Now, I'm thinking if I should finally get one for myself. Image and info from GSC's product page.
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Good Smile Company's Nendoroid Flandre Scarlet Reissue
Flan-chan~
Those who haven't gotten her yet, here's a big chance~
Part of the 1st wave of reissues from the poll GSC made some time ago, Flandre and one more Touhou character gets to be the first from the nendo batch. Aside from the usual Touhou ordering shops such as Niconico Choukan, animate, GAMERS and Tora no Ana; Flandre is also now available in the GSC online shop to cater to international orders (yay!)
The rerelease month will be on August and she's still marked at 3000 yen. Image and info from GSC's product page. Those interest might also want to look at the joint review I made with my dearest, homerunchan.
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Good Smile Company's Upcoming 1/8 Kyouko Sakura
And here comes the final girl!
A week late but meh, I was busy with piled up office work (and was playing DN at nights as relaxation)
Since Kyoko wasn't part of the "visual key concept art" that was the basis of the original 4 girls; Kyoko is made by default with her spear and is rather posed dynamically compared to how plain the other 4 looked like; while definitely, in a way, she will look like the odd one out from the 5, GSC also made it so you can display her with the original key concept poses for the other girls by providing Kyoko with an extra arm that holds a Taiyaki!
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Review: [Banpresto] Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica DX Figure 2: Miki Sayaka
| Figure Information | |
| Manufacturer: | Banpresto |
| Origin Series: | Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica |
| Scale: | Non-scale |
| Height: | Approximately 16cm tall |
| Original Price: | 1,600 Yen (HLJ based) |
| Figure Packaging: |
While the packaging isn't something worth praising since it has no windows and all and the how the figure itself looks like is just cut and pasted there in front; the background is certainly notable especially for the silhouettes of the Magical Girls below and if you happen to flip it to the backside, the witches also have their silhouettes there. So, it is pretty fun background wise.
The figure itself is just stored around 1/2 or 1/3 the box height since you'll need to "assemble" Sayaka first to display her.
| Figure Details: |
While Prize figures are not that notable for details since they pretty much lack it most of the time; I must say that Banpresto did quite a neat work on trying to improve the quality of prize figure details; while everything else is painted at an average satisfactory level, there enough frilly parts going on; and I love how the blue in her chest area turns out to be glossy as it should be XD The choices of blue are are pretty much spot on for Miki and the gold trims really do stand out.
While being worth on the paint apps, I must comment on her skirt; it really is well done and it gives a great texture look with it; they also did not fail to include the crescent on her belly; though it could have used a better color since the shade of blue used feels kind of odd.
Lastly, the base! I'm impressed with it actually, aside from slipping away from the usual plain and boring thin round bases, this actually has that sort of elevation included. And to outrun the incoming dullness of a semi altered round base; they actually made some details and with the character's Soul Gem in the center along with the character's name. I do think it would be better off without the name though but yeah, personal preferences. XD
| Appeal: |
Banpresto did a wonderful job on capturing Sayaka's energetic side and the face though not a 100% accurate does give Sayaka justice for being her first bigger scaled figure. While the pose is somewhat dull, it does give Sayaka a cute feel around her; making the pose a somewhat part of the figure's pros as this certainly compliment her face. Alternatively, covering her face also gives the twisted Sayaka feel in some cases and that is definitely cool.
I guess even if the pose was a con; I can't really complain about it since prize figures do get as dull as they can most of the time; and Sayaka certainly is above the totally dull posed prize figure.
| Final Thoughts: |
It is pretty rare that I take a liking to prize figures and I must say Bapresto's Sayaka is a pretty figure; definitely worth the price tag for a fine made prize figure. The pose might be dull to me and some others but that doesn't entirely kill the potential of this figure. And collecting her with the other 4 would definitely be neat to look at. Sayaka fans, I'd definitely recommend picking this one up, it's just a waste passing up on such a cheap wonder.
I'd rate this figure a 4 out of 5
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Good Smile Company's Upcoming Nendoroid Gakupo Kamui
It's Gacktloid yo~
I certainly am not a fan of his voice and songs (the vocaloid version not Gackt himself) but I do like the character design.
Joining the vocaloid crew after the generic Vocaloids Miku to Luka + Kaito and Meiko; we finally see some news faces (and more will come soon). Gakupo comes with 3 face plates, a standard closed mouth face, an open mouth and a somewhat dreamy face of sorts. Also being packed with accessories such as a fan, his katana and a ridiculous (and somewhat disturbing for me) yet funny looking eggplant mount.
Running for a September release; Gakupo is priced at 3,500 yen. Images and info from GSC's product page.
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Max Factory's Upcoming 1/7 Aya Kagura
Gorgeous! Just GORGEOUS! <3
I haven't played Se.Kirara but I have always been fond of their designs!
And mind you, Aya has the rawr scenes *if you know what I mean*; having been previewed long ago from many wonder Fests, I never thought that I would see the day that she actually gets up for orders. The figure certainly gives that HNGHHHHHHH factor and the details look neat even for a school uniform. <3
While I still hesitate to order her; you can definitely order yours now. Aya Kagura is scheduled for an August release for 7,800 yen. Images and info from GSC's product page.
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Phat Company's 1/8 Caster -Fate/Extra- reissue
I'm pretty sure a lot of people will be delighted~
So if you've missed the chance...
Phat's giving you one more chance to get this cute and lovely Caster from the PSP Game Fate/Extra. I've seen this figure upclose and I must say I like it though not to the point that I would want to own one since I love the Fate/Stay Night Caster XD But anyway, if you've been wanting this figure, then here's your chance~
Caster Extra is scheduled for an August resale and still priced at 7,800 yen. Image and info from GSC's product page.
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Bandai's Upcoming S.I.C. Kiwami Tamashii Horse Orphnoch -Sprint State-
This I wasn't expecting the most XD
But it still is a welcomed addition to the Kiwami line
Basically the sprint state retains the accessories of the standard release which would be the hands, the shield and the sword; the main difference however, is that this IS the main attacking form of the Horse Orphnoch, featuring the Centaur like appearance. The updated mold looks great and how I really wish that this had landed on the big SIC scale. :(
Horse Orphnoch is scheduled for a September release as well for a price of 3,150 yen. Images and info from Tamashii Web Shop's product page.
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Bandai's Upcoming S.H.Figuarts Magna Giga
ZOMG!!!!!
What the figma CAN NEVER have ohohohoho.
While not really that surprising, it is pretty AWESOME to see an updated version of the Magna Giga, I'm a Zolda fan so this definitely takes the cake IMO; the paint apps look pretty great and well, he comes with a stand and the Magna Giga Advent card. 8'D Definitely a good target for those who have S.H.Figuarts Zolda. \o/
Magna Giga is scheduled for another September release for a giga price of 5,040 yen. Images and info from Tamashii Web Shop's product page.
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Bandai's Upcoming S.H.Figuarts Libra Zodiarts
Guess they really can't pass up on exclusives huh @.@
And now we have Libra Zodiarts as the 1st(?) Fourze exclusive.
Similarly to the Scorpio Zodiarts release, Libra pretty much comes with the same accessories (which is pretty cheap for bandai if you ask me); Libre comes with their typical cloak and the zodiarts switch but at least this time, Libra has a weapon to accompany him.
Well, the price ain't justifiable to me since it is an exclusive (unless you are in japan), but I guess Fourze and figuarts fans could care less to get their hands on this villain. Libra Zodiarts is scheduled for a September release and is priced at 3,675 yen. Images and info from Tamashii Web Shop's product page.
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