Princess Resurrection
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Wed 2008/10/29 17:30
Never watched the show Kaibutsu Oujo (Princess Resurrection) but the more I look at Hime on my desk the higher I place watching the anime as a priority ^^;
Hime should be out today or tomorrow in Japan. You can see details at the Good Smile site and larger images at Danny's Corner.
Hime is 1/7 scale and priced at 7,200 yen.
Initially found it difficult to get decent pics due to the darkness of the dress but managed to get a few nice ones out of the 230 shots I took. I usually take 2 - 3 shots per angle while changing the AV value if need be.
A Figma Theater can take 2-3 hours to shoot while scale figures would take about 30 - 45 mins.
A Figma Theater can take 2-3 hours to shoot while scale figures would take about 30 - 45 mins.
Used to take shots on the 3rd floor balcony but found that taking pics in front of the Apple Cinema display enables me to get more detail in the shots.
A few uploaded to the Wallpaper Pool.
Very detailed base. Speaking of bases, its interesting to see different manufacturers spending varying amounts of attention to detail on the base. My Needa, Rizfis, Char, and a few Max factory bases have much detail while Alter, Queens Blade/Gate, and my Ringo have very plain bases.
I'm guessing though that the more intricate bases contribute to the cost of the figure. Would you rather have a plain base+lower cost or cool base+higher cost?
I personally prefer figures that can stand without their base.
I wish I could make my own bases though - the Queens Blade ones are especially crap - especially Airi.
I'm guessing though that the more intricate bases contribute to the cost of the figure. Would you rather have a plain base+lower cost or cool base+higher cost?
I personally prefer figures that can stand without their base.
I wish I could make my own bases though - the Queens Blade ones are especially crap - especially Airi.
Back to the Hime figure. Lovely curves.
Figure Photograohy is the most dangerous part of my job - constantly slipping while taking photos due to limited vision.
From looking at some of the YouTube footage, I see that she also carries a chainsaw and a ball n chain with spikes in it - which would you rather be slapped in the face with?
And this is the servant android Flandre who comes included with Hime - larger pics at Good Smile.
The scissors are made of plastic and can just about cut through thin paper.
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If I had to choose, i'd rather be slapped in the face by her own.
(ID #350570) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:23
If u have the time, read the comic. Most people think the anime was slightly below average. This series is also know as Kaibutsu Oujo or Monster Princess. I tend to think of it as Tsukihime meets Hayate no Gokuto :x The series figures are usually nice renditions.
(ID #350571) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:29
The scissors can cut??? That is 1 dangerous figure. But I like ^^
(ID #350572) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:30
software manager
wooo! glad i ordered her ^_^ at the point i'm in the anime i don't remember her busting out scissors, although she definitely has a thing for chainsaws...
(ID #350574) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:32
Heard that many people didn't like the anime, but the figure is beautiful.
(ID #350577) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:38
Pseudo-Graphic Designer
The manga was much better. They changed the premise quite a lot in the anime. Hime makes Hiro drink her blood so that he can live again, whereas in the anime, it doesn't show blood whatsoever. I can't remember what they did in the anime, but I was disappointed in that change. I may give it another chance one day.
(ID #350599) Posted on 2008/10/29 18:19
Ah thanks ^^ guess I'll pick up the manga instead
(ID #350655) Posted on 2008/10/29 19:29
That might be a good idea to get into the series, but if you find yourself liking the premise, you shouldn't altogether neglect the anime. The main differences, as previously mentioned, are the method Lilian/Hime uses to contract Blood Warriors (flame instead of blood), the absence of (or strict limit on, I remember there being some semblances of blood) the often excessive gore found in the manga, removal of some secondary characters, and rearrangement of the manga's events or arcs to better accommodate an ending (which was extremely well done for a manga that is still being serialized). And the 2 bonus episodes featuring Flandre are made of win.
(ID #350731) Posted on 2008/10/29 20:55
Photographer/Night Auditor
Flame of life. That's what they did in the anime instead of blood they had her give him a little flame from her fingertips. Since I watched the anime before I ever knew about the manga so I didn't see a problem with the flame thing.
(ID #351257) Posted on 2008/10/30 05:53
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
I was wondering what the last image was about. lol pretty dangerous figure to have working scissors. ^^; although if they won't cut through anything else but thin paper. it'll make nice safety scissors for the kids. ^^
(ID #350578) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:49
Photographer/Night Auditor
Those scissors wouldn't be good safety scissors for kids due to the pointy ends.
(ID #351258) Posted on 2008/10/30 05:56
The anime was not as good as the manga.... in the manga Hime let her servant drink her blood instead of sending out some weird flame frm her finger (which the anime did so). I also PO her and cant wait for arrival but personally i prefer her with the chainsaw more than the scissor.
(ID #350582) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:56
Student - CCNA
that's it i'm picking this anime up *goes searching*
(ID #350583) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:59
Receptionist/ Accountant/ Junior Designer/ Illustrator
She's a beautiful fig ^-^ Sadly, with the increase of figure pricing at my local supplier, I won't be getting her...
(ID #350584) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:59
Student; wants a job T_T
Must be dangerous to run with scissors of that size. Since the scissors are real I bet you can pass this off as a stationary accessory. ^^
(ID #350595) Posted on 2008/10/29 18:11
Ehh... I am thinking the red eyes and blonde hair combo is not to my liking. Don't pay much attention to the stand, but as some of my figures are proped on one leg its needed.
(ID #350609) Posted on 2008/10/29 18:34
Director/代表取締役
How about now? http://moe.imouto.org/post/show/33726/bikini-lillian-oppai_kenmin-princess_resurrection-
(ID #350629) Posted on 2008/10/29 19:05
I resist your obvious attempts at 'eyes' distaction good sir! Resist!
(ID #350650) Posted on 2008/10/29 19:24
Hmmm didn't expect the scissors to be able to cut, but I already ordered one myself. Anime is worth watching, quite nice ^^
(ID #350611) Posted on 2008/10/29 18:38
I love the character design in the anime, but unfortunately the series itself is rather lackluster. Sometimes a great-looking character can carry a poor series all on its own, but in this case it's pretty so-so. Lovely figure, though. I can see that despite sitting and drinking tea quite often, Hime still finds time to work those glutes.
(ID #350639) Posted on 2008/10/29 19:13
aww Flandre is way cuter!
(ID #350643) Posted on 2008/10/29 19:19
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Very nice figure... I watched some eps of the OVA. She uses a sword there....
(ID #350659) Posted on 2008/10/29 19:33
Evil Fanfic Writer
I think I watched a few episodes then got bored for some reason. I can't remember why. I have to like the series somewhat, and the character before I'll get a figure of it... there are some notable exceptions however (Merissa Seraphy comes to mind >_>)
(ID #350726) Posted on 2008/10/29 20:49
Graphic Designer
waiting for mine, can't wait to get her ^_^
(ID #350728) Posted on 2008/10/29 20:50
That has to be one of the best figures I have seen in a long time. it captures the character.
(ID #350743) Posted on 2008/10/29 21:08
I'd prefer a figure of Reiri over her, but I think her face+hair look absolutely lovely.
(ID #350750) Posted on 2008/10/29 21:19
Physical Therapist
I liked her since i saw a GK of her sitting on a chainsaw drinking tea. I like this figure becasue all of the attention that went into the small things and the goodies that come with her
(ID #350764) Posted on 2008/10/29 21:56
Meimi132 in Leicester of Leicestershire of England of Europe of THE WORLD!!(in Canada) (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:05)
(University)Student
Been wanting to read the manga. Haven't got round to it yet. But she's a very nice figure.
(ID #350787) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:21
former Emperor of Britannia
It even comes with a Nendroid! Talk about awesome deal for your money!
(ID #350804) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:42
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
i kinda miss dnny's balcony shots against the beautiful blue sky. anyway i also prefer free standing figures. if a base is needed, i don't mind higher cost for a nice detailed base.
(ID #350827) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:54
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
i kinda miss danny's balcony shots against the beautiful blue sky. anyway i also prefer free standing figures. if a base is needed, i don't mind higher cost for a nice detailed base.
(ID #350830) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:55
Director/代表取締役
Another thing about taking pics outside is that I often need to clean the inside of the camera or dust shows up sometimes ^^;
(ID #351428) Posted on 2008/10/30 08:45
Unemployed, boooo
I think she's a very nice figure, but a bit plain for my liking. I tend to prefer more colourful cutesy figures.
(ID #350837) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:58
I greatly enjoyed the anime, yet when I think about advising others to watch it, I probably would rate it as average at best. (I guess it's one of my guilty pleasures where I enjoy something even though I know I shouldn't be :p ). The character designs by Kuroda Kazuya are great (as are the manga originals), always like his work (Vandread, Sora no Iro Mizu no Iro, etc). Character personalities are all very likeable, even though the overall production values often seemed a bit low. The differences between the manga and anime (less blood, less of Reiri's panties) to me didn't make the anime any worse, probably because while I've nothing against blood, I don't instantly feel a scene is much better because it's full of it. And in the OP they tease you with almost showing Reiri's panties, which probably was purely intended to piss off anyone waiting to see them and made me laugh :D
(ID #350841) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:01
Oh lol I totally forgot to mention the figure ^^ I think it's quite a nice one, yet Hime is probably my least favourite of the characters (looks-wise), the inclusion of Flandre is nice though. I won't be getting it, but if similar quality ones of Reiri or Riza come out I'd definitely be tempted! Special bases are fine and I wouldn't mind paying more, but often I find there's not enough attention put on them when it's part of the cause of a high price (e.g. I never noticed this figure had one before now even though I've seen numerous pics before). May just be me being blind too though :p
(ID #350856) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:08
Part trooper, part santa, 100% loser
Detail bases for higher prices I don't mind! I still can't get the anime... Anybody know any good sites?
(ID #350948) Posted on 2008/10/30 00:11
Danny, Only thing I can tell you is to avoid the anime at all costs. This is a case where the manga is EXTREMELY superior in comparison to the anime. Just stick with the manga and you should do good.
(ID #351009) Posted on 2008/10/30 01:14
For once I agree with you.
(ID #351288) Posted on 2008/10/30 06:33
She's purty...
(ID #351022) Posted on 2008/10/30 01:25
Student, Slave to the Education System ~(For Video Reviews of Figures and more, click 'Actar's Reviews ' on my Blog Roll)
I like the premise and the characters. It is a Manga vs. Anime thing again. I just prefer the Anime medium as it is easier to process and is less strain on the eyes.
(ID #351052) Posted on 2008/10/30 01:50
Programmer Trainee
Wow..I can borrow those scissors when I can't find anything else XD
(ID #351068) Posted on 2008/10/30 02:04
university film student
I'm rather fond of the clear Alter bases. Cool bases are nice if you're displaying them on their own, but if you're putting them with other figures it's out of place. Not to mention I'm putting them in an Ikea Detolf, which is transparent glass through and through.
(ID #351123) Posted on 2008/10/30 02:58
I'd go for a plain base if it brings the price of the figure down. Agree w/ you about the Airi base. That's why I've kept mine in her box.
(ID #351129) Posted on 2008/10/30 03:01
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:04)
Professional Bum Mode
Fuga~ fuga~ I like the anime when I was still watching it. Just stopped watching it due to moving reasons. Thanks for reminding me that I'll gonna get a copy of it later, :P
(ID #351144) Posted on 2008/10/30 03:10
I like how they actually made the scissors pierce the bricks. If they can make the figure interact with the base, so much the better for fancy ones, but I'm good with unobtrusive clear ones if there's no logical way to make the figure interact with the base.
(ID #351168) Posted on 2008/10/30 03:37
Never saw the show/manga either, but the video the Flandre "fuga" video Danny had on one of his articles piqued my interest
(ID #351175) Posted on 2008/10/30 03:50
Student and full-time otaku
The sculpt is nice, but she's not really my type. The base is very fitting though; if it's not extra cost, a themed base can add to a figure, but it should not be required for a figure to be good.
(ID #351183) Posted on 2008/10/30 04:05
The base is just wonderful!!!!!! It looks really nice!!!!!! I might get her too...
(ID #351225) Posted on 2008/10/30 05:14
Student
Wow she's very detailed, especially the base. ^^ I think that the base depends with the figurine. It's great to have a intricate figurine with a detailed base, but the clear plastic bases suit simpler figures better (like Nendoroid).
(ID #351536) Posted on 2008/10/30 10:42
Student & Part time worker in a Day Care
you know i don't remember seeing her use a big scissor in the anime, I think the most common weapon used was the chainsaw and sword.
(ID #351672) Posted on 2008/10/30 12:42
.NET/Web Developer
Something bout the face turns me off. which is probably the reason I didn't get her. That and I'm kinda broke. :D
(ID #351740) Posted on 2008/10/30 14:07
Hime's pantsu hasn't been shown in the manga and anime (as far as I've seen)...the only one I've seen are those of the Vampire Reiri(?)...that's some nice accessories that come with Hime fig...
(ID #351815) Posted on 2008/10/30 15:22
Student
Not yet watched. But it seems good. And this figure is smexy. Yey XD
(ID #351857) Posted on 2008/10/30 15:55
I'm not an 'eye guy' but are her eyes REALLY supposed to be looking left AND the right rather than facing straight ahead? My knowledge of the series and Hime are zero but I kind of like the pose; the scissors are also kind of cool.
(ID #351917) Posted on 2008/10/30 16:40
Thats a beautiful figure. Wish I had the money ^^:
(ID #351958) Posted on 2008/10/30 17:26
Haha, you said it. I really enjoyed the manga, and the English translation of the fourth volume is out in Singapore ^^ The manga drawing style is simple, yet vibrant and captivating. Really worth taking a look.
(ID #352406) Posted on 2008/10/31 01:18
might start to consider about getting her after reading your article...*broke
(ID #352522) Posted on 2008/10/31 02:43
Online Shop
Oh, My Hime-Sama(pun from Oh, My Megami-sama)! I've seen the manga but haven't seen the anime counterpart. I think the figure looks more prettier than the Hime from the manga, nice figure :)
(ID #352599) Posted on 2008/10/31 04:12
Base details does not really matter. As long as it does not jack up the price of the figure. The only thing I hate are bases with weak pegs that break easily orz
(ID #352624) Posted on 2008/10/31 04:25
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
I find myself getting more and more into slightly more...belligerent figures. :3 I must watch this anime now... Her face, scissors and base look quite awesome. I think deciding between plain base + lower cost or cool base + higher cost depends on the style of the figure. For instance, figures with a simple pose and accessories wouldn't really need a fancy base. But in Hime's case, or GSC's first Ryougi Shiki, an interesting base seems like a plus.
(ID #353012) Posted on 2008/10/31 10:52
Everything
It looks really well made, like the detail work on her tiara, but the pose and her outfit don't really grab me. A really detailed diorama type base, I'd pay extra, but some of the diorama bases that aren't as nice are more distraction than anything and in those cases would rather have a plain base that's easy to ignore.
(ID #353722) Posted on 2008/10/31 23:11