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日本語/Japanese  Fri 01/25 04:32 JST
Spent most of yesterday in meetings with Kotobukiya.
Before we broke for lunch, I had a chance to get quick pics of some yummy to-be-released figures.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
First up is Lei Fang from the DOAX series. Folks who read my news items would have already seen this figure of DOAX Lei Fang together with the pole dancing video.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Looks gorgeous close up.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Extremely photogenic figure ^^;
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Lei Fang retails at 8,190 yen and should be out any day now.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
おいしそうなお尻です。
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
おっぱいもおいしそうです。
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
This figure of Boba is entitled "Boba Fett Ver2" and is from Kotobukiya's ARTFX series.
Retails for 10,290 yen and is out in March.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Seeing this figure yesterday made me wish I got Boba armor instead of Vader armor. Boba armor is difficult to get hold of as all the different pieces of armor are made by different sellers. Dealing with multiple sellers on eBay is something I'd rather avoid.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
If anybody has Boba armor and wants to swap for my Vader armor then let me know ^^;
My Vader helmet is a new version different from the crappy one I initially posted.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Boba Panty shot.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
The yummy Kotori Shirakawa from the Da Capo SS series.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
1/7 scale and is out in Feb. Retails for 6,090 yen.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
The next in thing after ribbon-on-panties is ribbon-on-leg.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
"Cute bottom!" in Japanese is
"Oshiri ga Kyuto!" [お尻がキュート!]. The next time you are in Japan, shout this out 5 times in the middle of a shopping area and you may get lucky.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
The underside of Kotori-chan.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Now a look at the ToHeart girls.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Maid Konomi. You would have seen her pantsu in my news items.
You may want to subscribe to the news items if you find that you are missing out on the latest figure releases.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
A quick pause to look at the Moetans.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
And larger version of the Moetans.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Shirufa is a cutie.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
The CLANNAD girls.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
The limited edition Amazon Mirei-san. Personally not too keen on these colors.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Persona figures. I'm still on EP1.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Ayane and Lei Fang by the reception.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
If you saw anything that tickles your fancy then have a look on one of these recommended online dealers.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
And leave you with todays poll which is to talk about which figure company do you have most figures of.
A quick look around the room (without counting) shows that most of my figures are Max Factory, then its a tie-ish between GoodSmile and Kotobukiya. Then its Alter, Freeing, Kaiyodo and others.
Kotobukiya (click to enlarge)
Polls
The White Testament in Mexico!!!!!!111oneone
Student, Writer and Graphic/Web Designer
Registered on 2007/11/17 10:08
The Star Wars, Clannad and Persona 3 figures got most of my attention ^^. Too bad I'm low in budget right now to spend on figures D=
(ID #70627) Posted on 2008/01/25 04:13
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
Those girls in bikini are too cute to resist >_
(ID #70628) Posted on 2008/01/25 04:39
necrophadian in a van down by the river
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
Mostly have Max Factory in me little collection. I'd like to get all those Clannad ones. Boba Fett and Vader look good too, check out the detail on 'em, though Vaders pose looks kinda.....off, can't explain why i don't like it.
(ID #70630) Posted on 2008/01/25 04:54
Dancing Queen in Southern California
Blogger, Figure collector, Baby Photographer?
Registered on 2008/01/08 12:10
most of my collection consists of Kotobukiya figures, i'd refer to have some more Good Smile and Max Factory figures, but i find more Kotobukiya figures locally for great prices so i end up buying more of them as implulse buys. But when i pre-order figrues online i tend to drop Kotobukiya figures after some thought. 
(ID #70632) Posted on 2008/01/25 05:26
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
wai~!!!

i love the Moetan, CLANNAD and To Heart figures *heart heart heart*

must have more money to satisfy expensive hobby lulz XDDD
(ID #70633) Posted on 2008/01/25 05:49
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
ことりちゃんのお尻とおっぱいはキュートだ!Lei Fangのおっぱいもおいしいそう~! 涎
どうしてBoba Fettのパンツショットがあるんだ?^^;
(ID #70634) Posted on 2008/01/25 05:51
samejima in Philippines
Otaku/Gadgeteer/Deadman
Registered on 2007/01/10 19:27
Mine are mostly Kotobukiya in terms of scaled figures. but mostly got huge collection of Bandai stuffs.
My GSC Eri Sawachika will be here this weekend and already processing the delivery of Konomi maid ver. at HLJ.
(ID #70635) Posted on 2008/01/25 05:55
Neil Duckett in Yoyogi, Tokyo
Software Engineer
Registered on 2007/11/06 13:37
Thanks for the tip with お尻がキュート!

(ID #70636) Posted on 2008/01/25 06:06
Last{[0]}Raven in ☆DANNYCHOO Site ☆
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/02 12:55
they all look FANTASTIC.... wait a sec.. WHERE ARE THE ARMORED COREs ALLIYAH and TELLUS MODEL!!!!!!!!!!! O[]O
(ID #70637) Posted on 2008/01/25 06:21
iheartassassinmaids in Closed Space
Writer/Academic/Code Monkey
Registered on 2007/01/03 12:07
Well since they practically have a monopoly on good To Heart figures my collection is very much Kotobukiya-centric.

I also like Bandai alot they make cheap and good figures (their Gundam girls are win!)

An assortment of other ones, based on the characters they produce (ie MF Haruhi was superior to everything except perhaps Freeing).
(ID #70639) Posted on 2008/01/25 06:31
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
LOL, You've gotta love em' Boba panty shots... Don't forget to take some of Vader LOL...
(ID #70640) Posted on 2008/01/25 06:54
deftoned in Northern California, USA
Registered on 2007/12/14 16:18
That Ayane figure doesn't look too bad. Kinda disappointed with the Kotori one. The face just doesn't look that great. :(
(ID #70642) Posted on 2008/01/25 07:10
Akiba-Kid in California, USA
Online Shop
Registered on 2008/01/17 11:35
So many figures @_@  Lei Fang one does look hot, yummy~
(ID #70643) Posted on 2008/01/25 07:14
mavadotar in Peterborough/Ottawa, Canada
Game Development Student
Registered on 2007/12/11 19:26
Vader looks like he's making a cameo in a superman movie "It's a bird! it's a plane!...". And that Boba is awesome. Also, nice Ayane! I have another Kotobukiya Ayane, the version from Ninja Gaiden, but now it looks like she may have company.
(ID #70654) Posted on 2008/01/25 07:43
Marcus Tyr in LA, California
Composer-DJ-Sound Design.作曲家
Registered on 2007/01/15 09:58
that is pretty cool.
(ID #70656) Posted on 2008/01/25 08:10
e-jump in Malaysia
Test Engineer
Registered on 2007/12/22 21:34
That Lei Fang already available on PA. Im getting all shining series and maid TH2 of Koto's :D
They are the only company left offering figures at price below thir counterpart, which is the reason you'll be getting plain boring base etc 
(ID #70657) Posted on 2008/01/25 08:11
Hemisphere in Ar tonelico
Naru Eternal
Registered on 2007/08/29 18:00
Arisato Minato and Akihiko both look awesome. @_@
(ID #70658) Posted on 2008/01/25 08:43
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth
Student and full-time otaku
Registered on 2007/12/19 00:24
Danny, you lucky man...Really nice figures, especially the To Heart girls
(ID #70659) Posted on 2008/01/25 08:44
Gorm in London
Student
Registered on 2007/11/06 10:16
Fett looks awesome
(ID #70661) Posted on 2008/01/25 10:08
Fabian in Germany
student
Registered on 2008/01/09 00:24
Most of my figures are from Good Smile, through the winning margin is narrow. Two of them are from Good Smile, one from Max Factory and one from Yamato.

The other anime related goods are rather toys than figures.

The Kotori figure looks great. I'm not sure about buying it as I already have a figure of her and I don't have much space left in my room... 
(ID #70662) Posted on 2008/01/25 10:33
Choo in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/10/31 21:28
woah, sweet photos. =S
(ID #70663) Posted on 2008/01/25 10:41
DrGUID in London
Web Developer (i.e. Otaku)
Registered on 2007/11/14 20:13
A Bobba Fett costume would be great. Imagine Akihabara - with BOUNTY HUNTERS!!!

Don't be like me and eat too many Pokky though, or you'll have to swap your Vader costume for a Jabba the Hutt costume!!!
(ID #70664) Posted on 2008/01/25 11:01
Chong Mizunaga in an Afro
Afro-ed Student
Registered on 2007/12/15 09:57
I am.. embarrassed to be unable to vote in the poll. I don't have any figures T_T 

I tried looking for one a few days ago, but realized I haven't really done my research on what's good and what's not. ^^; Until I actually do my research, I don't think I'm gonna have any :(
(ID #70665) Posted on 2008/01/25 11:06
bob-san in Madison WI
Administrative Assistant
Registered on 2007/02/22 23:27
Most that I have are from Alter.  but that will probably be changing in a few months
(ID #70666) Posted on 2008/01/25 11:26
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:33
From my severely limited collection of PVC kits, I can say they are overwhelmingly Alter. 

Kotobukiya and goodsmile have one or 2 but generally it's Alter if I decide to get PVC figures. 
Their poses are jsut great and dynamic compared to other makers.
(ID #70667) Posted on 2008/01/25 11:39
super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA)
Everything
Registered on 2007/01/15 11:33
That Bobba Fett looks really good.  The newer trilogy really ruined Star Wars for me though, so I pass on most Star Wars things.  

Koto is very hit or miss for me, so I never pre-order their figures and wait for good reviews or wait to see them in person at conventions before picking them up.

Right now I have one more Alter figure than Max Factory, but with the MF Saber and Emiya in transit I will have 1 more MF figure by the end of the week.
(ID #70668) Posted on 2008/01/25 11:43
laughingman in Canada
McMaster Engineering Student Fall 08
Registered on 2007/11/18 11:58
I'm gonna go out and say that Bobba Fett and Vader are probably the best looking figures of the bunch. As well, I noticed the bases seem to connect and form the symbol of the Galactic empire! That means, there are still a couple statues missing for the whole base to be complete :O! I'm guessing a storm trooper will be on it's way. Maybe even a sandtrooper, snowtroopers, or perhaps  even admiral piett :p
(ID #70671) Posted on 2008/01/25 12:30
Hirito in The Little Red Dot - Singapore
ORD!! Now awaiting Uni admission.
Registered on 2007/09/01 18:24
*checks bank account*
I want the Kotori figure... Silfa looks cute too... I want the full To Heart 2 set!! All the temptation!! I need to rob a bank one day.
(ID #70672) Posted on 2008/01/25 13:04
radical anime fan in Dai-Singapore-dan. Hotter than Kamina and Lelouch combined.
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
Yaaannnn... Moetan.. :3 I could request one of those as a "well done" present..... ok, shouldn't do that.
(ID #70674) Posted on 2008/01/25 13:38
thefrikking in Spain
Imperial Guard
Registered on 2007/08/18 06:30
After a long look, Alter figures the most , follow of Kotobukiya and Megahouse.

Hmm, the DOA girls look good, also Moetans...
(ID #70677) Posted on 2008/01/25 14:04
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
Kotobukiya made up most of my figures, majority of them from shunya yamashita illustrations. 

i love figures from Alter and max factory as well. ^^,
(ID #70679) Posted on 2008/01/25 14:22
Meimi132 in Back end of nowhere, aka Norfolk, England
Student and Mcdonalds Grease monkey.
Registered on 2007/12/04 04:17
I've found most of the big figures I own are Kotobukiya. But not because I chose them because of that lol. I think GoodSmile is one of my fave companies as well as Kotobukiya, because I havent been let down by either so far. I've got a Yujin too and she's lovely. :beam: All my figures are lovely really, I wouldnt buy them otherwise.... unless they were dirt cheap lol.
(ID #70680) Posted on 2008/01/25 16:05
jowy in philippines
vendor
Registered on 2008/01/23 08:25
Star wars is the best to ever collected.I don't have any storm troopers or a dart vader wannabe figures but i have types of collectible ships.I prefer to collect SRW scale models its from koto...Whatever, I WANT TO COLLECT AND COLLECT AS I W.A.N.T...........TY
(ID #70681) Posted on 2008/01/25 16:07
R-1 in the "Hagane" docking bay
Personal Trooper
Registered on 2007/07/05 20:49
Hey... Does the Lei Fang figure have another costume? Always liked the faux-cheerleader swimsuit in the game.
(ID #70683) Posted on 2008/01/25 16:57
Bulat in Canada
Part-time otaku
Registered on 2007/04/04 14:26
eww at the boba panty shot >:/
(ID #70684) Posted on 2008/01/25 17:07
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Boba Fett's armor is so cool! If I had the choice between many, I'd choose this one (but it is too bad parts don't come from a single group).

The 6th picture of Darth Vader is funny, it's like if our favorite Sith Lord would go for some opera singing.

I also like this version of Mirei-san, can't tell why.

*Begins counting the number of figures on the "To Heart2" phtographs... Huh, it's not necessary? Okay. ^^
(ID #70686) Posted on 2008/01/25 17:37
Hachiroku in Finland
New media student
Registered on 2007/12/27 18:30
I have quite many Kotobukiya figures. Actually I have more of them than figures from other manufacturers. And now when looking at those photos of new Kotobukiya figures, I think my collection is just going to get bigger soon. At least that Boba Fett looks great, and it'd be nice to have a couple of DoA figures too. But still I think that manufacturers are having difficulties to make DoA girls' faces look the same as in the game. These new ones don't look perfect either, but good enough, so I think I'd like to have at least Ayane and Lei Fang wearing white-blue top. Okay, Kasumi is my favourite, so it'll make it quite a difficult to decide which to get first.

I do also have figures from many other manufacturers. Max Factory seems to be quite popular. Maybe it's because many have their Haruhi. I got my MF Haruhi today, and have now three Max Factory figures. But Good Smile is still quite a new thing for me, only have one Mikuru. Had to buy it in the local comic store, because it was all alone there among all those scary Aliens and Predators.

By the way, Laughingman, have a look at the Kotobukiya web site, and you'll see, that those SW figures you were talking about in your post actually do already exist, at least most of them.
(ID #70687) Posted on 2008/01/25 17:58
-XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States
Student Engineer
Registered on 2007/01/01 14:12
I will definetly add kotori-chan and Boba Fett to my list of figures to hunt down, I want them! thats IF I get the money first T_T.
(ID #70689) Posted on 2008/01/25 19:30
Meimi132 in Back end of nowhere, aka Norfolk, England
Student and Mcdonalds Grease monkey.
Registered on 2007/12/04 04:17
Oh DBlade, they are SOOOO necessary!! Sooooooooo many cute To Heart figures!!! I want the news ones!!! *is going to collect her Yoshioka on saturday(green hair, yellow top lol))
Also the one lying down with the ankle ribbon is so cute. The facial expression is adourable!!
(ID #70691) Posted on 2008/01/25 20:26
nebulus in California
Student
Registered on 2008/01/09 09:40
Which other figure companies tend to have less-than-average quality control in comparison to the more renowned ones like Alter, Goodsmile and Kotobukiya?
(ID #70694) Posted on 2008/01/25 21:04
Gilgamesh in Mexico
Registered on 2007/07/06 13:57
It's a tie between Alter & Megahouse... though I voted Alter cause I'm getting that 1/8 Nadie :) Why is Kaiyodo on that list? do they make that many figures like goodsmile or alter???? -_-;

Kotobukiya is my least favorite of the "Good" pvc makers... the figures usually lack shading or are too shiny... but the good point is that they're cheaper compared to the others
(ID #70695) Posted on 2008/01/25 21:34
Tempest in Germany
Student
Registered on 2007/11/07 06:56
I only own 2 Kaiyodo Revoltech Evas, but I'm planning to buy some "real" figures ^^
(ID #70696) Posted on 2008/01/25 21:57
RoodyPooUS in California
Consultant
Registered on 2007/11/09 07:41
Alter, Goodsmile and Max Factory account for 90% of the figures I buy. 
(ID #70699) Posted on 2008/01/25 22:24
lin-da-kenobi in Long Beach
college student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:56
damn! I WANT THAT BOBA FETT!
(ID #70703) Posted on 2008/01/25 23:14
heymikedude in United States
College Undergraduate
Registered on 2007/11/10 03:50
wow, that boba one looks way slick. ive been meaning to start collecting, might as well make that one my first.
(ID #70706) Posted on 2008/01/25 23:21
phhhabian in Cambridge
Registered on 2007/09/12 08:46
ああ、お尻やおっぱいはおいしそうですね。

...i hope i did that right...

Boba Fett looks awesome, ordering him as i type.
(ID #70709) Posted on 2008/01/25 23:54
Exiled_Gundam in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Castoffable figurines fan
Registered on 2007/08/22 14:09
Most of mine are from Megahouse (particularly their Queens Blade series;I have all minus the alternate color). Far second is Griffon
(ID #70717) Posted on 2008/01/26 00:58