Sonic Diver
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Thu 2008/07/10 08:59
Haruhi kidnaps Otoha and takes her Reijin for a spin.
For those who don't know, this green thingy is an exoskeleton known as a Sonic Diver. This one in particular is piloted by Otoha from the anime Sky Girls or as some folks prefer to call the anime - "Sky Lolis."
Do check it out if you have not seen it. The girls are gorgeous (my fave is Eika) and the battle scenes are rather coolsome.
The OVA is rather good too - 30 mins packed with loli battles.
Reijin is manufactured by Freeing and released by GoodSmile.
Now just because I get figures for free, it does not mean I'm going to give them all glowing reviews.
While Reijin looks decent in the photos, the quality is well below what you would normally expect from Freeing given their excellent Haruhi Bunnies.
While Reijin looks decent in the photos, the quality is well below what you would normally expect from Freeing given their excellent Haruhi Bunnies.
Most of Reijin is color injected plastic and looks like unpainted Gunpla - will probably look excellent after a sand down and a lick O paint.
Rejin transforms into the different modes that you see in the anime. Transforming is a pain and could not be bothered so check out the other modes at Akiba Hobby if you are interested ^^;
Rejin comes with a mixture of ABS and PVC plastic. Apart from the head, the rest of the body is well articulated.
My Figma Haruhi is starting to loose color in the hair due to me carrying her around everywhere. Luckily I received a spare one ^^;
One annoying thing - the gun and sword can only be carried in the right hand because there is a knob on the handle.
Which is your fave Sonic Diver? I prefer Eika's Raijin - its those guns on the shoulders.
Haruhi is bigger than Otoha so I need some Blu Tac to keep her in place.
One of these in the wallpaper pool.
And for those who was wondering where Otoha was...
The quality of Otoha is pretty appalling - check closeup pic at AkibaHobby.
The quality of Otoha is pretty appalling - check closeup pic at AkibaHobby.
I'm thinking of making some exoskeletons or mecha for Mirai and Haruka - what would you prefer the girls to have?
Maybe inking the panels would make it look better too.
Anybody else already made the purchase for Reijin?
Click on this image for the larger version and put on your motivational message thinking hat ^^;
Some pics of X-Yuki thrown in "for the lulz" as they say.
The X unit thingy fits perfectly in the hole behind the Figmas.
The pack comes from GFF 0033 Gundam X.
If you are looking for any of the goodies in this article then try one of the following...
God Gundam joins the scene...
And says something to Yuki...
What are they saying?!
What are they saying?!
UPDATE: Sorry - you can enlarge the photos in this article now - t'was a bug on this end...(more)
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I'd say that Karen's Fuujin is my fave (also gotta love those super-shy/hot geniuses!) Her Diver didn't look the best but the whole concept of it being designed to be piloted by a technical genius was very cool. Plus I'm a sucker for radar guided cluster missles, but who isn't?
(ID #234439) Posted on 2008/07/10 09:13
Online Shop
If Haruhi and Yuuki goes to the world of Sky Girls, both of them would easily eradicate all the alien invasion -_-
(ID #234440) Posted on 2008/07/10 09:15
McMaster Engineering Student Fall 08
I don't think haruhi would be one to destroy the very things she's looking for. In fact, if haruhi were one of the sky girls, alien invasion would only be immanent!
(ID #234514) Posted on 2008/07/10 11:12
Mecha for the both! I need to buy Figma Haruhi... YOSHI!
(ID #234441) Posted on 2008/07/10 09:16
Student // Collector // Gaijin
Wow this is really awesome. I may one day combine figma with busou shinki somehow...
(ID #234448) Posted on 2008/07/10 09:30
Hey, great photowork! It's not just that the figures are crisply focused, but also that the pics are pretty interesting. I really like that from your photos- the figures look like they're in motion. In fact, your figure cross-over work (esp the Haruhi Freedom custom) inspired me to do something similar: http://wbd.deviantart.com/art/Figma-Yuki-in-Gundam-Form-90157737 It turned out to be pretty fun, so thanks for showing me that it could be done. Mecha versus exoskeleton- As I'm currently watching VOTOMS, and was a big Bubblegum Crisis fan, I vote for a smaller mech- maybe only slightly larger than human like a Scopedog, though styled in a more feminine form. A bit of a mini Fei-Yen, perhaps. How about hardsuits?
(ID #234449) Posted on 2008/07/10 09:32
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Photos look great Danny! Thanks for including some in the wallpaper tool. Did you use your PowerShot or Kiss for these photos? My vote is for exoskeletons. I've always been a big fan of Akitaka-san's MS Girls or Gundam Girls if you like. http://www.gearsonline.net/gundam/gundamgirls/
(ID #234459) Posted on 2008/07/10 09:54
Director/代表取締役
Used the Kiss for these. Would be difficult to get such a blurry background with the digicam.
(ID #234465) Posted on 2008/07/10 10:12
Professional Tennis Court Cleaner/Haruhiist
okay i cant find the figma haruhi...help plz, i just picked up a yuki figma from ax08 two days ago but no haruhi
(ID #234623) Posted on 2008/07/10 15:33
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42)
nice! sonic diver haruhi! make me want to get a GN Arms just for my upcoming figma figures.
(ID #234467) Posted on 2008/07/10 10:15
Director/代表取締役
GN Arms?
(ID #234468) Posted on 2008/07/10 10:16
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42)
the Dendrobium like thing that the Exia Gundam drives. ^^
(ID #234477) Posted on 2008/07/10 10:24
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
i'm in the middle of building the GN Arms. will put figma yuki on it. ^^;
(ID #234883) Posted on 2008/07/10 23:50
Student, Spiral Warrior
Three cheers for Mirai's mecha. Call it the "Gundanny," perhaps?
(ID #234475) Posted on 2008/07/10 10:24
after getting my hands on exelica these figures were intriguing... until i saw the quality of the girls themselves ;_; like you said, it's quite... traumatizing.
(ID #234482) Posted on 2008/07/10 10:29
Wannabe Designer
Interesting looking anime, but wow those outfits look cold. Anyone who's been in an open cockpit above 1000' knows that, unless you're well inside the tropics, it isn't exactly the warmest of places. My vote's with Exoskeletons.
(ID #234494) Posted on 2008/07/10 10:43
Great, Haruhi and Yuki are more dangerous then ever. They will kill you!!!!!!! I always wonder. How do you put those gundam parts on to the figma figures...? I do like Sky Girls. Eika is also my fav too!!!
(ID #234495) Posted on 2008/07/10 10:44
While I'm not Danny, I can answer that question- a lot of the Gundam parts have rods or attachment points that can fit into the holes for mounting pegs that the Figma use. I've done that with my Figma Yuki. Sometimes a little blue tac or plasticine will help keep them on, too.
(ID #234512) Posted on 2008/07/10 11:09
I didn't really think you were serious about them being called Sky Lolis and then I watched the video. They should really rename that series since Sky Lolis is just better. I was kinda skeptical on the quality of the Figmas but after I got my Figma Saber, I was pleasantly surprised. I might have to pick up the Haruhi version. I voted for Exoskeleton Mirai and Haruka because then you can still see the girls.
(ID #234506) Posted on 2008/07/10 11:01
Slice of Life! I want a slice of life anime with Mirai and Haruka. A little ecchi be nice too. XD
(ID #234523) Posted on 2008/07/10 11:26
Give your Miria and Haruka some Exoskeletons xD~ There had been a lot of girls with Mecha already. For a change ;p
(ID #234535) Posted on 2008/07/10 11:42
Thats why you are the number one of otaku. You are honest! Btw danny what setting did you use to take the pictures? For caption http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l147/greatmon/Untitled-1-1.gif
(ID #234537) Posted on 2008/07/10 11:44
Director/代表取締役
ISO 100 with "P" setting.
(ID #234572) Posted on 2008/07/10 12:47
pepsi??? (Registered on 2007/09/29 21:48)
nice pics danny, what's amazing about figmas are that u can like put some other things on them lols mecha haruhi = win!! ^_^
(ID #234538) Posted on 2008/07/10 11:45
lol looks like some one got jacked...go Haruhi...
(ID #234541) Posted on 2008/07/10 11:47
Eika is.... Ichijou, right? If so, then yes I agree, Eika is my favorite.... too!
(ID #234555) Posted on 2008/07/10 12:05
Is it just me, or goes Otoha look like she is currently receiving an enima?
(ID #234589) Posted on 2008/07/10 13:18
study
Haruhi X-mode:what do you want !! GGundam: let me touch your pussy Haruhi X-mode:what ever you want.
(ID #234600) Posted on 2008/07/10 13:28
Director/代表取締役
....
(ID #234604) Posted on 2008/07/10 15:02
Is Yuki X not Haruhi!! D=! Yuki X: -... You'll be deleted!- Gundam: -But! I'm just a robotoy!!
(ID #234607) Posted on 2008/07/10 15:03
Hmm... I have that X-Gundam pack lying around somewhere too. Think mine is 1/100 tho.
(ID #234644) Posted on 2008/07/10 16:25
Receptionist/ Accountant/ Junior Designer
These pics are lovely, Danny! I am more determined to start collecting Figma and Mecha than ever XD I love how your posts always puts things into perspective and often has me rethinking my choices, which could have been a mistake ^^; Eika's Raijin looks tough but, the green colour of Reijin works for me. The quality of the actual pilot is scary, not expected at all...
(ID #234645) Posted on 2008/07/10 16:27
I don't really have a preference on the Sonic Diver, but on the other hand, I'd like to maybe one day get my hand on a Vic Viper. XD Btw, Eika my favourite of the girls as well. Mirai and Haruka doesn't need a Mecha nor an Exoskeleton, what they should both get is a symbiote, something like the WitchBlade.
(ID #234683) Posted on 2008/07/10 17:07
Looking at Yuki's picture...You cut part of figma palm?
(ID #234686) Posted on 2008/07/10 17:23
Director/代表取締役
Yep - it was the only way to get her to hold the gun. But got load of spare figma hands anyway.
(ID #234693) Posted on 2008/07/10 17:45
Student and full-time otaku
Nice pics, so funny that the figmas fit almost perfectly into anything. Watching Sky Girls just now; my favorites are Otoha, Karen and Ranko =3. Sky lolis is indeed the proper term and my brother just hates the show (somehow I think he is dead inside...) Exoskeletons for Mirai and Haruka would be just great, please do. BTW, maybe if you have enough coolsome artwork, you could start selling Mirai stuff. I'd buy a shirt right nao ^^
(ID #234695) Posted on 2008/07/10 17:46
sky girls haven't gotten around to watching that yet, more intrigued by strike witches hurhur my insert for the motivational poster : "Blue tac : Figma's Best Friend"
(ID #234728) Posted on 2008/07/10 19:01
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Yuki: I got pantsu! God Gundam: Argh! I can't beat that!
(ID #234745) Posted on 2008/07/10 19:36
nanu (Registered on 2007/12/28 21:40)
Yuki: Do not worry. Your enemy is not me. My infiltration into your reality to save you here, parallels success in my own dimension. God Gundam: ...
(ID #234815) Posted on 2008/07/10 21:40
(University)Student and Mcdonalds Grease monkey.
I love Otoha and Reijin!! And I really really want one!!! I dont care that the quality isnt that great! I want it cos I love the series to bits!!! And lolz at the bluetac. Where would we be without our blue, rubbery friend? If you get more Choo-san, I'll gladly take Reijin, or Raijin off your hands lol.
(ID #234861) Posted on 2008/07/10 23:07
Full-time student へへ
stay back! i've got a gun and i'm not afraid to use it! ...but just one grab... haha
(ID #234900) Posted on 2008/07/11 00:33
wow . nice....but i like X-yuki more ^^
(ID #234902) Posted on 2008/07/11 00:41
IT Client Support
That Yuki + God Gundam is ripe for a bit of... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gundamjehutykai/random/Ggundamparody.png
(ID #234903) Posted on 2008/07/11 00:52
Director/代表取締役
nice ^^
(ID #235067) Posted on 2008/07/11 06:47
>This one in particular is piloted by Otoha from the anime Sky Girls or as some folks prefer to call the anime - "Sky Lolis." In this new anime season there's a very similar sounding anime called "Strike Witches". If I'm not mistaken, Strike Witches and Sky Girls have a same character designer, Humikane Shimada.
(ID #234926) Posted on 2008/07/11 01:49
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
i started watching sky girls after reading danny's post on it last year. it was alright, the ending was rather bad. but i won't spoil it for u danny since i know u haven't finish it. ^^;
(ID #234928) Posted on 2008/07/11 01:50
Director/代表取締役
bad ending?! @.@
(ID #235066) Posted on 2008/07/11 06:46
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
kinda anti-climax. maybe it's just me. ^^; i also find that Elise looks out of place in the series. the trio otoha, eika and karen are enough.
(ID #235232) Posted on 2008/07/11 13:14
Nice assemble eh..I rather my fave is Otoha's reijin..It resemble to Metal gear rex because of the head. First destiny haruhi then Haruhi's reijin. Yuki nice of his X-part on the back. Its good than the Double X.
(ID #234964) Posted on 2008/07/11 03:13
I think Mirai and Haruka should have henshin ability!
(ID #235015) Posted on 2008/07/11 04:40
That is totally awesome.
(ID #235120) Posted on 2008/07/11 09:19
NEET (no, student...)
exoskeleton like wearing armor that looks like another mecha, definitely
(ID #235210) Posted on 2008/07/11 12:38
radical anime fan in Singapore; starting to freeze up. Mmm, end-of-year weather. (Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20)
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Yuki: I can calculate your dodge rate to a percentage of o.oooo65634% since you.... God Gundam: Ok, ok, just shoot me already. So, how long till we see Mirai Mk. III and the R-Haruka Powered? XD
(ID #235433) Posted on 2008/07/11 17:43
Yuki: According to my databank, the ramen store down the street serves the best ramen in the area. God Gundam: No way. Nothing beats cup ramen. ~Slurps
(ID #235501) Posted on 2008/07/11 19:44
Student, Son, and Otaku.
Sky girls, huh? I think I found a new anime to watch. The new anime that Gonzo came out with called "Strike Witches", looks the same as this. So I guess I know where they got the idea from.
(ID #236331) Posted on 2008/07/13 04:12
Man will Japan ever get over giant robots? They're like Americans and superheroes...
(ID #238863) Posted on 2008/07/16 03:41
Hahaha,this is awesome. :D It'd be even better if Mikuru was there with a METEOR pack XD
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