Tsuruya-san
Otaku Collection April 9th, 2008The final installment of my Max Factory Suzumiya Haruhi figures before I move on to cover other figures (Edit: well, maybe not so final anymore after the new MF Mikuru is opened for pre-order -.-”). This time it’s Tsuruya-san, in the waitress dress during the anime’s annual school festival. This post was delayed quite a bit.
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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Tags: 1/8 scale, Maid, Max Factory, Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, Recommended
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April 9th, 2008 at 11:53 am
nice pictures of tsuruya
I see improvements compared to the mikuru photoshoot
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April 9th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
I wanted this figure!!! So far, haven’t been able to find it in stores I go to…
I’ll get it when the conventions start in May…
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April 10th, 2008 at 8:42 am
she looks great
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April 11th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Hmmmm…I can see that the hair do reflects the whole image of the sculpting skills on Tsuruya. I have to admit…its nicely done and very very accurate. Highly recommended for all SOS Brigade collectors.
Come to think of it…I still have Asahina and Tsuruya. I’m hoping they will release Asahina in the school uniform version rather than the maid ones. Looks kinda…weird for me with her stiff pose look. The pink one…
But the school festival version of Asahina Mikuru looks great. Considering on that one though. Hey Prime…perhaps next time we ought to meet up and gather round the knights of the PVC round table collectors and have a good drink and chat.
How about that…^^ ? Would love to meet you in person though.
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April 12th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Nice!
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April 12th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Never noticed it before, but, like you said, her hair is very detailed! I also agree that she looks better without her ears.
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April 13th, 2008 at 12:03 am
you know i never took out the headband… it’s kinda tight so i kinda became lazy pulling it out. XD
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April 13th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Nice. Kawaii Tsuruya. I want buy this figure
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April 27th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
@ron~: yo.. thanks!
@Rin: I think she is still available for grabs
@ngumbang: ermm if they really release a school uniform one.. sure will be another hit.. imagine haruhi and yuki and mikuru the trios in class mode.. wow.. not bad! XD
and ya.. sure.. definitely looking forward to a gathering.. maybe can meet during the anime convention rain is talking about in July? XD
@smile: thanks for dropping by.. added you XD
@Rokku: thanks! XD
@Mizunaga: ya.. I kinda think the ears actually make her feel very childish.. that’s why I don’t like it.. Bunny/cat thingy not for me maybe? ^^
@rain: ermm.. not that tight actually.. quite easy to remove.. for mine at least XD
@Uzumaki174: yeah.. you got the other Haruhi figures? XD