Asahina Mikuru
Otaku Collection March 23rd, 2008The second part of my public-holiday-figure-shooting series is none other than the lovely Asahina Mikuru! Got her early this year from a restock. It was fortunate for me because she had long been sold out since her release in June 2007.
This Mikuru wear the battle-maid costume, as in the Haruhi-directed movie in the series and has a very cute pose. Her eyes are crystal clear and very seducing. The moe-ness in the series is well-captured and if she is to pose like that in front of me in real life, I think my heart will surely melt.
There isn’t any real issues with Mikuru. Quality and detail is excellent. Her skirt seems to be rather short at the back and you don’t really need to peep to see her pantsu 
“In the name of meido, I shall zap you!” – Now where did I get this line from? ^^
She has the usual SOS-dan base and her foot is inserted into the peg. Her right foot is merely touching the base.
Highlights of this figure: There is a supposedly-star-shaped mole on her chest. But sorry I don’t think it’s visible from my photos ^^
Conclusion:
I personally think this Mikuru is much better than the upcoming one from Alter and the possible second Mikuru from Max Factory (photos above), simply due to she has more vibrant colour combination and this battle-maid suit is more unique since the normal maid dress is already present in Max Factory’s Tsuruya-san.
Figure facts:
Name: Asahina Mikuru
Series: Melanchony of Suzumiya Haruhi
Material: PVC
Company: Max Factory
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: 1 June 2007
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2. Riuva
3. mukyaa~
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Tags: 1/8 scale, Maid, Max Factory, Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, Recommended
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March 23rd, 2008 at 11:11 pm
This year restock? I never heard of it (or did i miss it?).
The only thing from this figure that matters to me is her face.
I know it’s her one and only mikuru beam face, but it’s weird, compared to the other Mikuru figures (with her happy face).
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March 23rd, 2008 at 11:22 pm
@sonic_ver2: oh nope. I didn’t mean re-issue. those online figure stores sometimes will all-of-a-sudden have a restock for those sold out figures occasionally (don’t know where their stock comes from). but usually the quantity is limited. I have seen this Max Fac Mikuru been restocked for a few times at Hobby Search
March 24th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
im still uh… left with mikururun out of my collection.
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March 24th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Nice review, look like i may consider buying that figure
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March 25th, 2008 at 3:46 am
I don’t really know why I don’t like mikuru figures ^^; so she’s not on my to buy list. From the images though, i can say this fig is nicely made ^^
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March 25th, 2008 at 10:24 am
i like this mikuru better than the haruhi figurine
about the photos, not sure if the grayish background was intended, but I think you need to add more lamps for the bg ^^;
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March 25th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Huhu…still can find MF mikuru….
For ppl who collect haruhi series figures is a must for this….
March 27th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
This mikuru is a lot cuter than the maido version
March 31st, 2008 at 8:27 pm
@rain: I know you getting one soon! ^^
@Rokku: you’ll probably want the new ver. XD
@Zyg`: I can safely say: All MF haruhi figures are excellent! XD
@ron~: haha.. it wasnt intentional.. ya.. I think I need more light too ^^
@Ryu: get the new ver! XD
@Kippei: ermm.. depends on personal taste I guess.. this one cuter.. the new ver more matured looking.. XD