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

Figure facts:
Name: Nendoroid Petit Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu Swimsuit Ver.
Series: Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi
Material: PVC
Company: Good Smile Company
Scale: Non-scale
Release Date: July 2008
Retail Price: 3000 yen

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VERDICT: WANT! But no money

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

Figure facts:
Name: Kimidori Emiri Bunny Version
Series: Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi
Material: PVC
Company: FREEing
Scale: 1/4
Release Date: August 2008
Retail Price: 11238 yen (~USD 107)

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So let’s get her over with and then the next figure to feature shall be.. hint.. hint.. a Kimono girl! ^^

Tsuruya-san is one of the less-involved characters in the Melanchony of Suzumiya Haruhi anime series. I say less-involved as the series was more focused on the SOS-dan members, namely, Haruhi, Yuki, Mikuru and Kyon.

Tsuruya-san straight out from the box!

One of my first impressions of Tsuruya-san is that she has got a big face. After I did some comparison, I think that her face is definately a little bit bigger than the other Max Factory Haruhi figures. But then, Max Factory’s 1/8 figures seems to scale bigger than the 1/8 figures from other makers. I had my Kotobukiya’s Belldandy and Tsuruya-san placed side by side, and can easily see the difference. The detail and quality for this figure is as good as the other Max Factory figures. The painting is consistant as well.

Tsuruya-san can be fitted with cat’s ears and tails.. Does she look moe? But personally, I prefer her in her regular waitress outfit. For me, the cat thingy just doesn’t seem right. Personal preference I guess ^^

As usual, Tsuruya-san comes with Haruhi-style base.

Some close-up shots of our moe Tsuruya-san, and of course.. Pantsu!! Quite nicely done I would say. I actually felt guilty when taking that shot. It’s as if I had become an upskirt shooter.

Highlight of this figure: What magnificent view and detail of her long hair. It looks so smooth and smilky.

Conclusion:
This is really a magnificent figure. I love her, especially for her hair. Overall, another highly recommended figure from me. I think I had recommended all of the Max Factory’s Haruhi line. But I stand by that stance. ^^

Figure facts:
Name: Tsuruya-san
Series: Melanchony of Suzumiya Haruhi
Material: PVC
Company: Max Factory
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: 5 February 2007

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Photo shot from other authors:
1. Happysoda
2. I’ve Anime!

PRIM3 RECOMMENDED!

Sigh, it looks like Max Factory did not answer to my prayer: “Do not release any more Haruhi figures, or I shall go broke!” I strongly suggest interested people (me too!) to pre-order her fast as I believe she will sell like hot cakes

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

Figure facts:
Name: Asahina Mikuru Annual School Festival Ver.
Series: Melanchony of Suzumiya Haruhi
Material: PVC
Company: Max Factory
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: July 2008

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I think I do not need to elaborate further on the quality and detail for Max Factory’s Suzumiya Haruhi figure line. They are all just so well-made. There isn’t any clearly seen seam line or defect or anything. Painting is also nicely done. If there’s anything, it will be the posing is a bit on the plain side but it is compensated with a very delicate smile.

Ryouko actually had a changeable hand with the other one carrying a knife, which depicts her other personality in the anime. Unfortunately, at the time of photo taking, the accessory is in the figure box and I had kept it in the deeper part of my cabinet and was unable to take it out. (Can be seen from the promo photo in my photo album though.) Besides, school bag seems more proper for a girl in school uniform.

As with Mikuru, Ryouko also has only one foot attached to the base. With her pose, I don’t think it will give any problem.

Finally, this photo looks familiar in the cover of those typical school girl visual novels.. ^^

Conclusion:
Asakura Ryouko may not be the popular character in the anime, but I simply must get her to complete my collection. And I have no regrets getting her at all. At 4572 yen retail price, it scores high in the value-buy category.

Figure facts:
Name: Asakura Ryouko
Series: Melanchony of Suzumiya Haruhi
Material: PVC
Company: Max Factory
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: 12 November 2007

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1. Toys Workz
2. I’ve Anime!

PRIM3 RECOMMENDED!

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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1. Toys Workz
2. Riuva
3. mukyaa~

PRIM3 RECOMMENDED!

Meet Suzumiya Haruhi, leader of the SOS-dan! She sure looks very lively and energetic. Expected from someone who is ever so eager to meet aliens, time-travellers, etc.. haha..

Haruhi has one hand pointing out and one hand on the waist. Very bossy type of pose don’t you think? Colour and detail are good, very true to the character. The face is also good.

Haruhi: “You shall join my SOS club!”

Haruhi: “Oops.. no no.. you shall be my lead actor/actress instead!”

Ya, that’s right.. Haruhi comes in different hand and arm band. One depicts her in her club president post and another one as a movie director. Strangely, her armband is rather hard to remove as it was so tightly fitted into the lower arm part. I was having a hard time removing it.

She comes with a very Haruhi-ism type of base. With her name written there.

Finally, highlights of this figure: she’s Haruhi! (sound like a fanboy?)

Conclusion:
The thing about this figure is it’s so well-made and yet the price is cheap. She is priced at only around 3800 yen without shipping. Where else can you find such quality with such price? With such, she deserves a Prim3 Recommended tag. Long live Haruhi!

Figure facts:
Name: Suzumiya Haruhi
Series: Melanchony of Suzumiya Haruhi
Material: PVC
Company: Max Factory
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: 23 February 2007
Last Re-Issue Date: 27 December 2007

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1. Toys Workz
2. Happy Soda
3. Riuva
4. mukyaa~

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Her face sculpt is pretty much like the full scale figure. Really good. And she comes with three different heads. Talk about changing heads on different occasions! A stand is used to stand her up on difficult poses. She is slated to be released at 2381 yen in April. Too good to be true. XP

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

Figure facts:
Name: Figma Suzumiya Haruhi School Uniform Version
Series: Melanchony of Suzumiya Haruhi
Material: PVC
Company: Max Factory
Scale: Non-scale
Release Date: April 2008

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

I have never seen Mikuru in this maid form in the anime. The clothes looks more dull than the orange maid outfit from Max Factory.. and from the last promo photo, her face does looks a bit different (but don’t know how to explain where the difference is) This Mikuru looks more matured and is like the adult version of Max Factory’s Mikuru. But she is still very pretty. Perhaps after she is finally released then we will know how good she is.

Figure facts:
Name: Asahina Mikuru (Alter’s ver)
Series: Melanchony of Suzumiya Haruhi
Material: PVC
Company: Alter
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: June 2008

I guess I will skip this since I have already got the Max Factory’s one and adopted a policy of one figure per character ($ issue). And there’s nothing really stands out from the Max Factory’s version. Perhaps I will break the one-character-one-figure thingy if Alter comes up with a Haruhi swimsuit figure XD

Never-the-less, it shall be good news for those who missed out on Max Factory’s Mikuru

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Here’s Yuki in her plain school uniform, carrying a book in her left hand.. her right hand can actually put in a pair of glasses.. but I was busy taking pics until I had forgotten about it.. Max Factory is kind enough to spare 2 pairs of glasses along with the figure..

Some other pics to see..

Time to change Yuki’s clothes.. Not that I am a pervert who likes to change girl’s clothes.. but there’s a reason for this..

Tada! Yuki actually comes with two sets of costumes.. The second one is in the form of a magician robe and hat.. Also, there’s a wand that can be attached to Yuki’s right hand..

Overall, the quality for this figure is good.. as expected from Max Factory.. However, I do think that Yuki’s pose is a bit boring.. and school uniform is starting to make me feel bored and nothing new.. (I had got Shii-chan and Sera-chan and the coming Asakura Ryoko and Suzumiya Haruhi all in school uniforms!) Luckily, the magician costume saved the day and provide some uniqueness in Yuki.. Also, the wand seems to be made of aluminum and it feels as though it bends easily.. Need to handle it with care..

Figure info:
Name: Nagato Yuki
Series: Melanchony of Suzumiya Haruhi
Material: PVC
Company: Max Factory
Scale: 1/8
Release Date: 30 July 2007
Re-Issue Date:20 August 2007

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