Showing posts with label Sengoku Basara. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sengoku Basara. Show all posts
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Review: [Kotobukiya] Date Masamune
Figure Info:
Manufacturer:
Kotobukiya
Series:
Sengoku Basara
Scale and Height:
Non-scale and measured at approximately 20.something cm from base to the highest tip of his helm
Manufacturer:
Kotobukiya
Series:
Sengoku Basara
Scale and Height:
Non-scale and measured at approximately 20.something cm from base to the highest tip of his helm
The One-eyed Dragon
Well, basically the catch is Date Masamune's the main character in the game series/anime, Sengoku Basara. How Capcom depicted the Date Masamune was quite fun, a really cool guy who can speak in english and rides a motor-like horse. He's quite famous for wielding six katanas all at once, which is his basara attack in the first game, dunno for succeeding games though. Though different in characterization, he still captures the image of the real Masamune especially the eye patch and the crescent helm. He's the lord of Oshuu and leads a band of loyal and high-spirited men during their conquest in the sengoku era. Last but not least, he's also known as Azure Dragon from those who played the weird US translation of the first SB game, Devil Kings. Anyway, below's the base art of where this figure was based on.
Anyway, here's a little static figure review for you readers XD
Box/Packaging:
I'm not sure if the box design changed but this one's the re-issue of Masamune, the box's really nice, not too much of a space eater and the color scheme as well as the overall design is very pleasing. Beside the box you'll see the basis artwork, well even in the front, you'll see an enlarged version of it. But anyways, like always, I could care less about boxes. Just describing it's appeal and (dis)advantagesXD
I'm not sure if the box design changed but this one's the re-issue of Masamune, the box's really nice, not too much of a space eater and the color scheme as well as the overall design is very pleasing. Beside the box you'll see the basis artwork, well even in the front, you'll see an enlarged version of it. But anyways, like always, I could care less about boxes. Just describing it's appeal and (dis)advantagesXD
Face and Photogenic appeal:
The face I must say is pretty much improved from the artwork, since the basis artwork doesn't really capture Masamune, face-wise. Well, by far, this Masamune has the best face upon all the released ones so far, the nendo will shrug that off but that'll be happening in approximately 3 months from now. :p Anyway, now to photogenicccc appeal, this figure looks really good in many angles because probably the pose is really neat and his face orientation nailed a good position. Apply some shadowing and boom, he's an instant win.
The face I must say is pretty much improved from the artwork, since the basis artwork doesn't really capture Masamune, face-wise. Well, by far, this Masamune has the best face upon all the released ones so far, the nendo will shrug that off but that'll be happening in approximately 3 months from now. :p Anyway, now to photogenicccc appeal, this figure looks really good in many angles because probably the pose is really neat and his face orientation nailed a good position. Apply some shadowing and boom, he's an instant win.
What really makes this figure interesting is that when hit with just good enough lighting, he'll give a shock that he pretty much captures how he looks like in the 3DCG cutscenes from the game. Well, it might be just me but I got an angle that made him look a lot like his CG counterpart and that shot should be coming after this.
Body and Details:
One of this Masamune's MAJOR selling factor would be the massive amount of work on his suit's details. You can see that Koto wasn't just playing around as his suit from scales to armor parts, everything are well done especially his six Katana's. Posed with one Katana on his left hand while drawing out a new one on the other, his proportions are just right, no misses as far as I'm concerned. Anyway, I shall stop talking and let you gaze upon the details I mentioned.
One of this Masamune's MAJOR selling factor would be the massive amount of work on his suit's details. You can see that Koto wasn't just playing around as his suit from scales to armor parts, everything are well done especially his six Katana's. Posed with one Katana on his left hand while drawing out a new one on the other, his proportions are just right, no misses as far as I'm concerned. Anyway, I shall stop talking and let you gaze upon the details I mentioned.
Base:
Well, the usual, Koto makes pretty boring bases and this one's not exempted from it. Though aside from being just plain black, they were kind enough to put some kind of a 2nd layer base for Masamune patterned after his color, blue. There's also the Sengoku Basara 2 logo which is actually a button. What that button is for would be discussed next.
Well, the usual, Koto makes pretty boring bases and this one's not exempted from it. Though aside from being just plain black, they were kind enough to put some kind of a 2nd layer base for Masamune patterned after his color, blue. There's also the Sengoku Basara 2 logo which is actually a button. What that button is for would be discussed next.
Bonus Features:
Yep, here's the deal with his base. If you noticed the very last detail shot, there are rectangular holes behind his feet. Those are actually speakers, since his base design was like that due to the fact that it's equipped with a voice system. You'll need 2 AA batteries to power up this feature. The battery slot can be opened below the base. Once powered with batteries. You can press the SB2 logo and hear 7 different dialogues featuring his seiyuu, Kazuya Nakai's voice. More than half of the dialogues feature Masamune's catchy lines.
If that's not good enough, Koto also made one more additional feature, which is an extra head, wherein he doesn't wear his helm and has a slightly different expression. Though one problem is that his hair's rough texture shows pretty much as opposed to the default head.
If that's not good enough, Koto also made one more additional feature, which is an extra head, wherein he doesn't wear his helm and has a slightly different expression. Though one problem is that his hair's rough texture shows pretty much as opposed to the default head.
Overall:
Since Date's a Koto release, he had a pretty friendly price, which is if you ask me worth it even with just the details alone, the figure's already worth the money. And when you look at it from afar, he's just badass :3
Since Date's a Koto release, he had a pretty friendly price, which is if you ask me worth it even with just the details alone, the figure's already worth the money. And when you look at it from afar, he's just badass :3
Remarks:
Face and Photogenic Appeal - 8/10
Body and Details - 10/10
Base - 9/10
Bonus Features - 10/10
Price - 10/10
Average: 9.4/10
As Masamune says in one of his dialogues...
"Let's Party!"
For some final notes, though it's rare for collectors like me to actually get Male Figures, Masamune's pretty cool. You'll seriously love every inch of detail he's got when you see him first hand. I do recommend him for Masamune fanboys and fangirls as well to SB die hard fans, since 1.) he is the finest static Masamune to date and 2.) his face looks even better than Revoltech's. :p Anyway, he's definitely a good addition to anyone who collects samurais and/or male figures.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Phat! Company's Upcoming Nendoroid Date Masamune
"Are you ready guys?"
That's right, Masamune's getting his own Nendoroid treatment by Phat! Company this time. The good thing about this nendo is that the serious face really captures Masamune. But of course, our one-eyed Dragon won't be complete without his removable crescent helm and his 6 claws out.
Masamune's due to be released in January 2011 as well for 3500yen. Pics from GSC's page.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Teasers: X, Apollo Geist and Date Masamune
Managed to shoot these 3 last weekend
Here are some quick feedbacks regarding the 3
S.I.C. Kamen Rider X from Volume 41
Quite frankly the main reason I bought 41 is because of the other half and to get X only for completion's sake. But after shooting the 2, X proves to be the more worth of the pack. Loaded with accessories and really just dynamic in terms of posing. Though, there is but one hellish problem with his articulation points. What that is would be for you to find out once I review this figure.
The other half of the volume, Apollo Geist
My original intention for the Volume, turns out he's hellishly badass desgin wise but not that awesome in terms of articulation. Though as SICs, they look hellishly good even if they're just standing. :p Whether I review him or X first, they're bound to be reviewed consecutively so, there. XD
The really awesome Masamune by Kotobukiya
As stated before, he was out of impulse but after the shoot, I don't regret it. First I though that he was awesome only in details but heck, with proper lighting, he looks ridiculously as he is in the Sengoku Basara games. Really detail heavy making this figure's biggest factor but he's a bit small though, though his price ain't that bad since he also has some extra features with him.
That's it then. You know the drill, just comment or shout it at your left and the review will be coming along the way in the coming weekend. ^^
Sunday, September 19, 2010
September Hauls: One-eyed Dragon, Loli-nyan and a Group of Vampire Hunters
Well, here's the usual mid-month haul XD
2 figs and 1 UMD this time.
Ok so first one is Azusa, which was here since uh... July, I think, but only got her now due to tight budget and no thanks to sudden good deals that appear >.<
Next one is Masamune, I dunno why I did reserve him, supposedly I was passing up on him since he doesn't really stand out in terms of accuracy of Masamune's face in Sengoku Basara but the details were hard to pass up and to add to it, I found where this figure was based from and this figure rendition was totally better in terms of the face. I also found a review on the net and looks like he's really worth it, so, I reserved him 2 weeks ago and finally picked him up today :D
Last but not least, as a result of having really extra reinforcements. I was hesitating whether I should get the War for Cybertron Soundwave or just get the only UMD of my favorite series for the PSP, which is none other than, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles. Well, I've played the game and finished it countless times (even finished it already in one sitting at Krispy Kreme earlier) already but hey, it's Castlevania, I just don't get tired of Castlevania. In the end, my desire to revive my PSP proved stronger. so... there, hi DXC umd, and Soundwave, next time :p
Next one is Masamune, I dunno why I did reserve him, supposedly I was passing up on him since he doesn't really stand out in terms of accuracy of Masamune's face in Sengoku Basara but the details were hard to pass up and to add to it, I found where this figure was based from and this figure rendition was totally better in terms of the face. I also found a review on the net and looks like he's really worth it, so, I reserved him 2 weeks ago and finally picked him up today :D
Last but not least, as a result of having really extra reinforcements. I was hesitating whether I should get the War for Cybertron Soundwave or just get the only UMD of my favorite series for the PSP, which is none other than, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles. Well, I've played the game and finished it countless times (even finished it already in one sitting at Krispy Kreme earlier) already but hey, it's Castlevania, I just don't get tired of Castlevania. In the end, my desire to revive my PSP proved stronger. so... there, hi DXC umd, and Soundwave, next time :p
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