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News2: Ryuna Kotobukiya Ver

Prim3 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:39:19 +0000

Continuation from my previous post: Click me!

Shining Wind’s official figure blog brings to us the prototype uncoloured version of the upcoming Ryuna figure from Kotobukiya. I will prefer to look at the final coloured version before making any judgements. ^^

(More photos inside)

Preview: Kokoro

Prim3 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:01:39 +0000

Another of those Dead or Alive figure from Kotobukiya. I shall summaries Kokoro in one word: HOT! She is just the type of figures I want. Pretty and sexy. The hair is very nice. Even the base is realistically done too. If there’s anything, it would be her blouse, which seems too large for comfort when it’s put on her. I wonder the umbrella which can be seen in the fifth promotional photo is bundled together ^^. She shall be out in November 2008 at ¥8800.

Verdict: Too hot to pass!

Disclaimer: This figure has not been released, nor do I own her.

Figure facts:
Name: Kokoro
Series: DOAX2 Venus on the Beach
Material: PVC
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/6
Release Date: November 2008
Retail Price: ¥8800

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Preview: Ayanami Rei Gothic Lolita Noir Kotobukiya Ver.

Prim3 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:45:41 +0000

Ayanami Rei is still going strong after all this years. So is Evangelion. The latest in Kotobukiya Evangelion series is Rei is Gothic Lolita costume. In case you don’t know, there was a Gothic Lolita Langley Asuka by Kotobukiya too. I dislike Rei’s face sculpt in this figure. Doesn’t look realistic at all. She will be out in October 2008 at 6800 yen.

VERDICT: PASSED!

Disclaimer: This figure has not been released, nor do I own her.

Figure facts:
Name: Ayanami Rei Gothic Lolita Noir Kotobukiya Ver.
Series: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Material: PVC
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/7
Release Date: October 2008
Retail Price: 6800 yen

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News: Ryuna Kotobukiya Ver.

Prim3 — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:47:10 +0000

There are news and a prototype photo (just a back shot teaser) out in Shining Series Figure Blog on a possible Ryuna figure by Kotobukiya. From the website also, Ryuna seems to be the 9th of a 12-figure list. More Shining Wind figures coming?

(Phases in Japanese taken from Shining Blog, text in parenthesis the translated meaning)

　・第７弾　新ブランネージュ　　　　　　(Figure 7: New Blanc Neige)
　・第８弾　クララクラン(ノワールVer）　(Figure 8: Clalaclan Noir Ver)
　・第９弾　リュウナ　　　　　　　　　　(Figure 9: Ryuna)
　・第10弾　？？？？･？？？？？　　　　(Figure 10: ??)
　・第11弾　？？？？･？？？　　　　　　(Figure 11: ??)
　・第12弾　？？？？･？？　　　　　　　(Figure 12: ??)

Preview: Blanc Neige Kotobukiya Shining Wind Ver.

Prim3 — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:32:23 +0000

Finally, Blanc Neige in her Shining Wind outfit. The previous Neige from Kotobukiya was from the Shining Tears universe. So far, the Shining Tears/Wind figures I have are only Max Factory’s Kureha and their swimsuit figures. The others I skipped since I feel they do not really accurately capture the elegance and beauty of Tony’s characters. But for this Neige from Kotobukiya, I think I will get her. I just love Neige in this outfit. She will be out in Sept 2008 for 5800 yen.

Verdict: MINE!

P/s: The super hot weather is really making people nuts. Can’t really pull myself together to do anything during the weekends. It’s a miracle I did not get sick despite feeling like living in a desert. I sure hope there will be an end to this global warming issue. Let’s save our Mother Earth!

Disclaimer: This figure has not been released, nor do I own her.

Figure facts:
Name: Blanc Neige Kotobukiya Shining Wind Ver.
Series: Shining Wind
Material: PVC
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: September 2008
List price: 5,800 yen (~55.69 USD)

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Preview: Mao Kotobukiya Ver.

Prim3 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:30:50 +0000

This figure come at no surprise since Kotobukiya had released almost all of the characters from Shining Wind. It is just a matter of time. This Mao had the new costume from Shining Wind. Her short skirt is really captivating. Detail looks good. Her outer jacket can be remove. But other than that, I can’t see any outstanding features in her, definitely not her face. It seems rather.. bland. So she won’t be mine. Mao will be released in July 2008 with a street price of 5500 yen. Quite cheap don’t you think, in recent times of figure price hike.

Verdict: NOT MINE!

Disclaimer: This figure has not been released, nor do I own her.

Figure facts:
Name: Mao Kotobukiya Ver.
Series: Shining Wind
Material: PVC
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: July 2008

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Preview: Sennin Haruka

Prim3 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:42:00 +0000

Ok now for the fun part. In my previous post, we have Takamori Haruka from Alter. In this post we have Sennin Haruka from Kotobukiya. Even though they share different name, they are actually the same character! With the very same pose! I have no idea what these two companies are trying to achieve. Releasing same posed figures at almost the same time. Killing off each other maybe? But I tend to like Alter’s ver better. This Haruka looks a little too pale. And of course, Alter has got the better reputation for quality. She shall hit the streets in July 2008 at 5800 yen.

Verdict: NOT MINE!

Disclaimer: This figure has not been released, nor do I own her.

Figure facts:
Name: Sennin Haruka
Series: Beat Blades Haruka
Material: PVC
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: July 2008

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Preview: Elwing Kotobukiya ver.

Prim3 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:50:13 +0000

If you talk about Shining Wind/Tears figures, you will know Kotobukiya since they have got almost the entire line of figures for those series. The latest one in the line is Elwing, dubbed the “Wind Edition”

The prototype photo has came out quite some time ago. But this is the first coloured promo photo that I have seen. She looks great. But I still prefer the Max Factory’s swimsuit version ^^

Disclaimer: This figure has not been released, nor do I own her.

Figure facts:
Name: Elwing Kotobukiya ver.
Series: Shining Wind
Material: PVC
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/8 (?)
Release Date: June 2008

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Preview: Shii Arisugawa Fine Art Bust Statue

Prim3 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:39:33 +0000

Oh man! Kotobukiya has done it again. I have already got my Shii figure and now they come out with her bust figure. And she looks even better than the previous one. (And exposed striped panty ^^) I really like her expression.. So innocent looking! XD

She will retail around USD77 (~RM250) and stands at 175mm.

She shall be my very first bust figure!! ^^

Disclaimer: This figure has not been released, nor do I own her.

Figure facts:
Name: Shii Arisugawa Fine Art Bust Statue
Series: Art of Shunya Yamashita
Material: PVC
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: Non-scale
Release Date: June 2008

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Preview: Suzu

Prim3 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:01:52 +0000

Meet Suzu! Hot and cute in her white swimsuit! This figure is coming out in June and shall have a street price of 5800 Yen. I like girls in cheerful mood. The pig is nice too.

Consider her mine! XD

Shall move this into pre-ordered Category soon!

Disclaimer: This figure has not been released, nor do I own her.

Figure facts:
Name: Suzu
Series: Nagasarete Airantou
Material: PVC
Company: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/7
Release Date: June 2008

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