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日本語/Japanese  Mon 08/27 21:17 JST
When this Freeing Haruhi bunny first went up for pre-order, I didn't bother because the scale was too big - 1/4 scale.
I then saw her in the flesh at the Kotobukiya shop and realized just how cute she was but was then overcome with that dreadful feeling of regret as I knew that I couldn't get her anymore.

I met up with Ryukawa-san when he was in Japan recently and in his hand he had a big bag...

Thanks to Rykawa-san for this gorgeous sample - I promise to treasure her forever!
Folks in Singapore should get over to Sunshine Plaza to have a gander at Ryukawa-sans horde of figures.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
I seem to be in the position for receiving a load of free figures of late - Fauna, Haruka and the Kotobukia Haruhi were also samples received from folks in the figure industry.

I doubt however that knowing people in the idol industry would get me free idols though.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
Haruhi has a gorgeous pair of eyes.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
The tights are amazing - they are real too so you would want to handle her with care - I can see many men crying if the tights ripped.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
I'm still hopeless at indoor photography but its too hot in the afternoon for outdoor shots - my figures would melt (me too.)
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
Her corset (is that what its called?) is plastic but feels like leather (kind of.)
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
Out of all the Freeing Bunnies - this one is my fave. Didn't like the expression on the Mikuru version.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
The head turns which is good as you can stick her on either side of your desk and have her look at you.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
Handle with care.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
Paint does rub off from her hair onto her shoulders when you turn her head but I guess that cant be helped.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
Its nice to see a company like Freeing come out of nowhere and produce such high quality figures.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
Really cute eyes.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
One of the best figures I have in the collection - much recommended. A new lot is going up for pre-order soon so keep yer mince pies peeled.
Freeing Haruhi (click to enlarge)
Polls
lanie-emon in Keldabe, Malaysia
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
Registered on 2007/06/05 11:28
Not exactly on my purchase list when it came out. My friend got it, and I didn't regret for not purchasing it...
(ID #55610) Posted on 2007/08/27 22:20
FEARtactics in Canada
Student
Registered on 2007/06/18 12:17
That's a really, really nice figure. Wish I could get free stuff every now and then...
(ID #55613) Posted on 2007/08/27 22:30
Leo in San Francisco
Email & Network Support/Administration
Registered on 2006/12/24 16:42
Looks like a quality made figure. I wouldn't mind getting this one and a lot of other figures shown here. But I'd have to hide 'em. Tough enough trying to explain my anime addiction. *sigh*. What to do, what to do
(ID #55614) Posted on 2007/08/27 22:34
windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
Registered on 2006/12/25 12:20
She looks rather scary

I think it's corset though (Got to ask the girls ^^;)
(ID #55615) Posted on 2007/08/27 22:37
moyism in NJ USA
Jack-of-all-Trades Tech Support
Registered on 2007/08/22 12:24
Great figure, really.  Probably the best out of the four currently announced.

I was so glad I was able to get one when pre-orders were going.  Now to wait for Tsuruya-san's release next month :)
(ID #55616) Posted on 2007/08/27 22:45
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
3D artist
Registered on 2006/12/25 10:08
I, too kicked myself many times for hesitating too long with the pre-order of this. After a while, i realised that i would never have one, but i managed to find a few on ebay. One based in the US is undergoing a bidding war that would probably end up an astronomical amount, whereas the other one was from an established Hong Kong based figure seller. I went for the latter, paid £85 and now i wait. He says it is coming out at the end of August, and is 100% original japanese, not fake. His feedback seems good, so hopefully, in a few weeks, i will have this gorgeous figure too!

Any more news on the extra shipment of them? I thought they were a one off, never to be re-issued.

Tis an awesome figure anyway. I love Haruhi, large scale figures and i love bunny girls! All in one n___n

By the way - whats with the Apple advertisement in the BG? Give her some sun! As long as she doesnt spontaneously combust in the heat, that is...
(ID #55617) Posted on 2007/08/27 23:04
SG in UK
Art/Media Student (Wannabe Illustrator)
Registered on 2006/12/28 05:39
1/4 Scale, pretty large? the detailing seems top notch. Even though its a サームプル, its detail is good.

グレイト!
I have no place for figures at home so I'll won't be getting one.
(ID #55618) Posted on 2007/08/27 23:07
Cryorazor in Malaysia
Registered on 2007/04/02 15:17
FREEing bunny Haruhi is indeed an awesome figure. It would be perfect if it comes with the guitar, I definitely will buy it. Still feel that bunny Kyon's sister is weird.
(ID #55619) Posted on 2007/08/27 23:11
Aaronime in Mars, Canada
Human
Registered on 2007/07/27 10:28
That Haruhi figure is a must have, from what I read and see. Besides, I'm a haruhi-ist @.@
I'm just wondering, how much does it cost in japan? I saw it at CNA for $130...(Way overpriced, the norm would be $30-$40)
(ID #55621) Posted on 2007/08/27 23:13
syrix in U.S.
student
Registered on 2007/03/21 09:30
Wow, 1/4 scale, something to keep my eyes out for.  I don't know if I would cry if I ripped her tights but I might lie down and not get up for a while ^-^.  Very high quality figure and her head can turn...something I wish my other figures could do.
(ID #55623) Posted on 2007/08/27 23:20
Hayden in London, UK
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
Registered on 2007/01/06 05:53
He eyes look bootiful :P nice sparkle to go with such a cute face
(ID #55624) Posted on 2007/08/27 23:21
Subarunyon in Canada
Student
Registered on 2007/08/24 08:01
@aaronanime: the price tag @ danny's link shows 9800Y, which is roughly 100-120$ CAD, so 130$ isn't that bad if you buy in flesh and blood (in a store) instead of online. This figure's really nice but I'd probably get weird looks from ppl if I keep it in my room XD;
(ID #55625) Posted on 2007/08/27 23:28
sprak in USA
Web Project Manager
Registered on 2006/12/25 12:36
That looks more like a bustier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bustier) than a corset.
(ID #55627) Posted on 2007/08/27 23:39
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
Maybe I will go for this in the next pre-order.  I like Haruhi, but have found all the Freeing versions interesting.  Just afraid if I oder this one I will want them all. ^^; 

What kept me from ordering it the first time was that joint just below her knee.  I guess it's not too bad since you didn't say anything about it.  
(ID #55628) Posted on 2007/08/27 23:52
Mathom in Sweden
Another figure slipped me by i suppose... Im actually still trying to find out where i can order these kinda figures from for overseas :( someone feel like enlightning me? ;)
(ID #55629) Posted on 2007/08/27 23:54
Timerswing in Mexico
Student
Registered on 2007/08/25 10:37
Wow that figure's cool!!!...but you re right, it is a little to big... But I personally prefer Yuki over Haruhi...BTW Dany if you stump over a Yuki figure can you post it!?!?!?!?!? 
(ID #55630) Posted on 2007/08/28 00:03
Ken in NYC
Student
Registered on 2007/03/15 22:38
I bought 3 of these. Sold off 2. Shipping was a pain. Good luck to all of you that are trying to get the restock. HLJ already filled them 3 weeks ago. 
(ID #55631) Posted on 2007/08/28 00:09
Hatori in Florida,USA
Student
Registered on 2007/08/20 14:54
Another Haruhi figurine slips through my hands once again.
I hope Freeing is planning on releasing a Yuki figure.
(ID #55633) Posted on 2007/08/28 00:13
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
I loved this and the school uniform Haruhi from Freeing.
Also didn't like the Mikuru version, though I do like the character, the figure turn out kinda different.

But the pool was a no brainer. If Danny had included Yuki, that would be a completely different story. :P

Still, I want both. But maybe, I'd rather buy the school uniform one... hmmmm
(ID #55634) Posted on 2007/08/28 00:46
Tragic comedy in Singapore
Animator/ graphic designer
Registered on 2007/04/10 22:55
if only i had the cash to get one...
(ID #55637) Posted on 2007/08/28 01:09
skankywonders in California
Student
Registered on 2007/08/09 05:36
Lucky Danny, I wish I had one of those in my room... 

Big, Big beutiful eyes she has. ;)
(ID #55638) Posted on 2007/08/28 01:15
Tiny Red Man in Shingapooru..
eBay Packer.
Registered on 2007/04/11 16:51
both haruhi and kyon's sister are nice!! 
(ID #55641) Posted on 2007/08/28 01:34
notfair in Malaysia
Student, ACG Fans
Registered on 2007/08/14 16:34
wow, i love this Freeing Haruhi, but it very hot and sold, i can't even pre-order it in here. I do hope to see Freeing Yuki @.@
(ID #55643) Posted on 2007/08/28 01:55
vtcool in Bellport, NY
Senior Software Engineer
Registered on 2007/05/23 13:15
Indeed, she's a nice figure :D. For those wanting to order one of these, HLJ has opened it up again. :)
(ID #55644) Posted on 2007/08/28 01:56
ngee_khiong in Kuching, Malaysia
Student
Registered on 2007/05/16 12:35
Wow!! Haruhi! So gorgeous yet so cute ^^

Danny you are one lucky guy ^^
(ID #55645) Posted on 2007/08/28 02:03
Gorblatt in St. Louis, MO USA
Professional Photo Lab tech
Registered on 2007/02/10 15:13
I'm so jealous!  I really want one of those myself, but it does seem a tad expensive. You're so lucky to be given one for free! I still need to get myself a Haruhi figure, I like the Max Factory one as well. 
(ID #55647) Posted on 2007/08/28 02:13
double in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/04/24 11:15
LOL. Anyway,I heard you and Ryukawa look like brothers when you stand beside each other.
(ID #55648) Posted on 2007/08/28 02:16
terry in Singapore
=.=!
Registered on 2007/08/02 23:32
nice haruhi with detailed outline and feature.. anyway who's Ryukawa.. the owner of kknm ? lol
(ID #55652) Posted on 2007/08/28 02:43
シャキー in カナダ
Student~
Registered on 2007/07/14 10:05
this figure dun look cheap for the goodness it have --> i feel like getting one too
(ID #55653) Posted on 2007/08/28 02:47
ap in the Diego
Denno Coil Encoder + Tangerine Slicer
Registered on 2007/08/07 13:23
mm... I don't remember Suzumiya having such big breasts - "eyes" in your vacab - oh well, what can I say?

Her face is kind of... strange... she looks like she's about to break her jaw...
(ID #55655) Posted on 2007/08/28 03:21
soupy in Washington D.C., USA
IT Consulting Analyst
Registered on 2007/08/27 13:29
I purchased this figure recently from HLJ at Otakon as an impulse buy for around $98USD.  When I took her out, to my dismay, I found a manufacturing defect on her.  There was a nice fat FINGERPRINT (in black) on her left thigh under the stockings.  I normally can airbrush out mistakes like this but with the stockings, I honestly don't think it's worth the hassle.  You can expect to see this figure on Ebay with the same defect soon >_
(ID #55656) Posted on 2007/08/28 03:32
soonkiong in Kuching, Malaysia
Student
Registered on 2007/08/22 12:50
maybe getting it sometime later... is she big? 1/4 scale sounds huge...
(ID #55658) Posted on 2007/08/28 04:33
Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City
Designer & Animator
Registered on 2007/01/11 23:52
Thats a huge Haruhi Figure I hope you will take more pictures of her Danny
(ID #55659) Posted on 2007/08/28 05:33
Gorgo in Florence, Italy
Games addicted
Registered on 2007/04/16 18:56
This is a really nice figure! The net stockings are awesome, and more what lovely pair of eyes!^^

1/4 scale? Impressive, maybe others figures near will be obscured!

Really nice pics Danny!
(ID #55660) Posted on 2007/08/28 05:34
lu-k in Bayonne, France
Software Developer
Registered on 2007/01/07 21:55
Gorgeous pictures! They'll almost make me regret no to have ordered it ;)
Maybe I'll re-consider getting this lovely Haruhi, since you've said there will be a restock ^^
(ID #55663) Posted on 2007/08/28 06:18
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
I SO WANTED TO HAVE THAT FIGURE!!11!1SHIFTONEONE!!11

the FREEing Haruhi is simply beautiful and gorgeous that i drool in buckets *drools*

how much does that figure cost? i want to pre-order one ^^

roflmao @ free idol comment XDDD
(ID #55664) Posted on 2007/08/28 08:51
HentaiBlade in Hanoi,the capital of VIETNAM
Registered on 2007/08/24 10:16
i'll sell my hose for this figure!!!!
(ID #55665) Posted on 2007/08/28 09:01
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
hey Danny let us know if you get a free sample candy girl. ^^  btw you give far too litle credit to your indoor photography skills, these images look great. 
(ID #55666) Posted on 2007/08/28 09:22
Chuck Gaffney in Selden, New York
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
Registered on 2007/07/29 00:29
Man, none of my wholesalers have this even for pre-order here stateside.  This is defintely on my order list.  Been looking to get it for months, too. ~_~
(ID #55670) Posted on 2007/08/28 11:19
thefrikking in Spain
Imperial Guard
Registered on 2007/08/18 06:30
SOOOOO CUUUTEEE...º0º  But 14 is to big, bobohohoho...
(ID #55671) Posted on 2007/08/28 11:20
I don't know! Im not into cute Figures and big heads. Im more into tough/cool women.

-KAZU
(ID #55674) Posted on 2007/08/28 12:36
Chaoz in Cebu, Philippines
Software Engineer
Registered on 2007/08/22 22:30
the figures sooo nice and CUTE!!... though the price is making me think twice >___
(ID #55676) Posted on 2007/08/28 12:44
jorweeck in Philippines
Lackey, Sycophant
Registered on 2007/07/18 10:20
Damn... You one lucky dude Danny! I would love to have a full set of them Bunnies on my desk if it weren't for their size. You think they'll have Yuki Nagato in the series too?

Please do make a wallpaper of her with the Mac logo at the background. It'll be fantastic on my 1680 x 1050 display. (you're the only site I know who gives out hi resolution wallpapers of quality.) I'll try to touch it up a bit with Aperture too if you'd like.
(ID #55677) Posted on 2007/08/28 13:09
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
cool. this is the first time i see danny mentioning about singapore. ya i frequent the shop danny mentioned in Sunshine Plaza. in fact i dropped by there yesterday.

anyway back to haruhi, ya i like it too, especially the fishnet stocking. but only complaint is the 1/4 scale is kinda too big. :-
(ID #55679) Posted on 2007/08/28 14:42
Senn in kl
mgmt trainee
Registered on 2007/04/03 17:03
Not exactly a fan of figurines, but this Haruhi does look very gorgeous. Good expression there!
(ID #55680) Posted on 2007/08/28 15:26
nirodha35 in Netherlands
Registered on 2007/05/13 19:58
Freeing Haruhi...I will!! I will free her as  soon as the packet arrives!! She looks awesome. I was quite smitten when I saw pix of her for the first time. Kyon's sister might even be better: never was loli so LOLI!! ah...just have to wait: I pre-ordered all of them (which left me broke but happy) but haven't received any yet...agony of desire ;D. Thanx for the pix Danny!!!
(ID #55681) Posted on 2007/08/28 15:51
Sergio in In my freaking job!! Aghhh!!
Boss hunter, really!
Registered on 2007/08/17 02:25
lovely but nothing more, really
(ID #55684) Posted on 2007/08/28 16:34
Hamachi Hanzo in La Cité des Anges Perdus, カリフォニヤ
MotoGP Rider & Domokun Caretaker
Registered on 2007/08/14 01:56
I'm thoroughly impressed by FREEing's quality, and oh my does haruhi look amazing, but i'm more impressed with Tsuruya-the pose, her bubbly expression, the green hair coupled with the yellow bunny suit- She simply tops them all!
(ID #55685) Posted on 2007/08/28 18:07
chun in work buried ;_;
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:33
wah so nice to Ryukawa-san to bring you this figurine! She has a figure to die for (LOL)
(ID #55692) Posted on 2007/08/29 00:21
Ryuuichi in Sydney, Australia
Student
Registered on 2008/06/21 17:34
DANNY!!! I'm gonna break into your house and get that Haruhi figure one of these days! LOL! Just kidding~! =P

But seriously, I went to Sunshine Plaza during my trip to Singapore, and she was there at about S$174.. And she's RESERVED! Dang! I thought I could get her T^T darn it! She looks really great up close..
(ID #55724) Posted on 2007/08/29 06:08
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Jorweek,
A Yuki Freeing would make sense.
And the wallpaper is up ^^

Henry, Aaronime,
About 12000 yen.

Akiraman,
Will do - BTW to answer your previous question about borders in images - its done automatically by my blog software.

Soupy,
Thats bad news!

Windbell,
Scary?

Andy,
What mac advertising? ^^;
(ID #55727) Posted on 2007/08/29 06:51
L-Lawliet in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/07/27 17:52
Here boobs are too big.
I believe haruhi's ones are around B~C.

Thats like F. O_O
(ID #55748) Posted on 2007/08/29 11:10
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II: Stellvia
They seem to be making bunny kits of all the haruhi Girls based off a couple of official art pics.

That's where the design for mikuru and Haruhi came from and I'm pretty sure Tsuruya and Imoto were the same. Man, Imouto in a bunny suit was all kinds of wrong...
(ID #55770) Posted on 2007/08/29 15:49
McNally in Oxford, Mississippi, USA
College student and soldier
Registered on 2007/08/28 10:38
... I totally need to find one of these.

That said, my collection of Haruhi figures will be increasing in both number and size.  Someone stop me from getting the 1/1 scale figure when it comes out.
(ID #55785) Posted on 2007/08/29 20:47
D_Blade in Montreal