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日本語/Japanese  Mon 02/04 05:17 JST
I'm glad to say that GoodSmile managed to keep the PVC release of Char Rhouseman looking exactly like the master sculpt that they let me play with back last August.

Many PVC releases look a bit different to the original master due to it going through factory processes as opposed to being sculpt and painted by hand.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
This is Char in her mid-way-battle-with-battle-damage-garment.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
This one for you in the wallpaper pool.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Pretty much all of my figures are smiling or giving me an innocent look so its refreshing to have a "I'm going to whip your ass" expression.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Chars eyes have been described around the Japanese otaku blogsphere as "rockets" or "torpedoes."
I've asked the question maybe a year ago so I think I'll ask it again - what size eyes do you prefer?
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
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Fauna's head fits pretty well on Char's bod.
Which reminds me - added a Fauna image to the wallpaper pool too.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Pink hair, green undies and a sword - great combination.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
If you missed it, the Fauna figure review lives here.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Airi's head also looks good on Char's bod.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Maid, undies and sword - another great combination.
The Airi review lives here.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char continues to battle even when her clothes have been ripped off by the enemy.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
But now the enemy doesn't stand a chance as they are inevitably distracted by Char's secret weapons of mass destruction.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
"Launch all missiles!"
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
"Missiles launched Sir! Captain Sir!"
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
"Give me a damage report!"
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
"The enemy has been wiped out sir!"
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
"Launch two more just to make sure."
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
"Aye Aye Sir!"
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
The details on this figure are pretty stunning.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Lovely curly wirly hair.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Fauna returns.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Airi returns too.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
There is a snag with this figure and its this garment - its really tough to remove.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char threatens to whip my ass or launch her torpedoes at me when I procrastinate for too long.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
If you don't want paint coming off on your figure then I recommend that you remove some paint from the battle damage clothing with some thinnner - this is the thinner I use for my Gundam painting.
That reminds me - still need to finish that Gundam Wing!
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
As you can see there is quite a bit of paint to remove. I only discovered that the paint comes off on her skin when I removed this garment for the photo shoot. Some of her torso and eyes where covered in blotches of paint.
Color transfer from garments can be removed from the skin using thinner and a cotton bud - but don't rub too hard as the skin may start to rub off too.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
The huge box and goodies that come with the figure. Nana Mizuki does one of the voices on the drama CD.
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char also comes with an illustration booklet. Somebody needs to attend to that wound on her right eye - any volunteers?
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
More cute illustrations spelled as "installation."
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Char Rhouseman (click to enlarge)
Loli Char.
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    Polls
    Neil Duckett in Yoyogi, Tokyo
    Software Engineer
    Registered on 2007/11/06 13:37
    Nice chest!
    (ID #71406) Posted on 2008/02/04 04:55
    wcloudx in Singapore
    Artist
    Registered on 2008/01/12 03:00
    Those character arts looks gorgeous!! Too bad I need to wait for the re-release date...sold out everywhere!! ( > _ < )
    (ID #71407) Posted on 2008/02/04 04:56
    necrophadian in a van down by the river
    Stigmata Martyr
    Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
    Weapons of mass destruction? more like mass distraction.
    
     I really don't care about size only the shape, taste and texture matter. It also has to be disease free and ripe (aged enough), you don't want to touch forbidden fruit.
    (ID #71408) Posted on 2008/02/04 04:58
    Amstrad in Buffalo, NY
    IT
    Registered on 2007/09/21 01:39
    So-far it looks like the masses are leaning towards the modest melon Danny.
    "Anything more than a handful is a waste."
    (ID #71409) Posted on 2008/02/04 05:14
    Last{[0]}Raven in ☆DANNYCHOO Site ☆
    Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
    Registered on 2008/01/02 12:55
    wow Char Rhouseman looks cute and strong and beutiful at the same time 
    (ID #71410) Posted on 2008/02/04 05:24
    Aya Kyunik in Melbourne, Australia
    Hobby Store clerk guy thing...
    Registered on 2007/05/22 16:38
    Ah~
    Thinner, I haven't had time to clean the clothes yet, but I do have concerns about the paint rubbing~
    
    I'll give that a try soon.
    (ID #71411) Posted on 2008/02/04 05:55
    D_Blade in Montreal
    Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
    Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
    Arousing Char...
    Say, Fauna and Airi look great like this. ^^
    
    This and I want to say that I prefer bigger eyes when it comes to 2D characters (size 5 to 6 on the bust chart... remember?) while 5 is aplenty on 3D ones. ^^
    
    Torpedo? You think so? Char seems fine to me. 
    I've seen worse, trust me. 
    
    This said, I tend to focus more on the shape than the side when I hear about this term... What can be seen in doujinshi such as Blue Eyes (which turn me off greatly).
    
    Yup, big eyes, but realistic ones for my pleasure. ^^
    (ID #71412) Posted on 2008/02/04 05:56
    D_Blade in Montreal
    Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
    Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
    *size
    
    Too confusing? Too much information? Feel free to give me feedback. It's always appreciated. ^^
    (ID #71413) Posted on 2008/02/04 05:57
    gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
    宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
    Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
    first, i like orange sized eyes. not too big not too small. ('~')
    
    second, i love those interchangeable head shots. ^^;
    
    third, the 2 page poster of char looks very nice. danny can you scan in it for us or anyone know where to get high resolution version of it? whichever kind soul who helps will get a cookie from me. ^^;
    (ID #71415) Posted on 2008/02/04 06:24
    lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
    Part human, part student, 100% loser
    Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
    *Coughs* It looks like Char has bigger bosoms in the illustration book, no? 
    Anyway, I prefer the normal in the middle eyes, erm oranges?
    And LOL at grape seeds... 
    (ID #71416) Posted on 2008/02/04 06:36
    FatBastard in over his head
    Meat Puppet
    Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
    Luv the flowing hair and details. Really gives a sense of motion. If only more figures included extra goods. I wish someone would come out with a Yoko with a fierce stare.
    
    Fauna looks surprising natural on this body. I likey. Airi in my opinion looks better with her own (uncovered) melons.
    
    Believe I choose 4-6 on the eyes scale. Char's are A-ok.
    (ID #71417) Posted on 2008/02/04 06:40
    silent1134 in California
    Student
    Registered on 2007/08/22 14:33
    This is a real nice one...
    
    Anyway Danny, is there a particular thinner to get for removing paint or will any kind of thinner do (like say nail thinner)? Thanks in advance (and sorry if this is a noob-ish question).
    (ID #71418) Posted on 2008/02/04 07:09
    lu-k in Bayonne, France
    Software Developer
    Registered on 2007/01/07 21:55
    Char is wonderful, and your pictures show it well!
    Funny to see other faces with that gorgeous body, but those blond hair are the best to go with those clothes and green undies imo ^^
    (ID #71419) Posted on 2008/02/04 07:23
    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
    Orange! 
    
    
    (ID #71420) Posted on 2008/02/04 07:24
    daijin-kun in Between Asleep and Awake
    PROUD OWNER OF A CANDY GIRL!!!
    Registered on 2008/01/21 22:28
    very very nice fig ^^b the detail is just amazing. i have her pre-ordered. can't wait for her arrival.
    ya know, she reminds me of "charlotte" from Samurai Shodown...
    
    
    (ID #71421) Posted on 2008/02/04 07:50
    Danny Choo in Tokyo
    Director/代表取締役
    Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
    silent1134,
    I recommend the kind of thinner used for paint. Not sure about other types of thinner. 
    (ID #71422) Posted on 2008/02/04 07:52
    Akiba-Kid in California, USA
    Online Shop
    Registered on 2008/01/17 11:35
    Figure looks nice, plus the head swapping is neat as well ^^;
    (ID #71423) Posted on 2008/02/04 08:00
    InFlames in somewhere in little Germany
    ... dunno
    Registered on 2008/01/30 02:43
    Amazing !
    Char looks great on these Photos.
    I hope i get the chance to order her quickly. 
    The other 4 Figures, i could pre-order them, but these Figure ... heavy to become.
    (ID #71424) Posted on 2008/02/04 08:38
    Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth
    Student and full-time otaku
    Registered on 2007/12/19 00:24
    Great figure. The detail really is amazing. And on top of that, you get a load of goodies; does that happen often or is it just in special occasions?
    (ID #71425) Posted on 2008/02/04 09:19
    D_Blade in Montreal
    Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
    Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
    Btw Danny, it's not a scar, just a minor cut... ^^
    (ID #71426) Posted on 2008/02/04 09:55
    Danny Choo in Tokyo
    Director/代表取締役
    Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
    D Blade,
    Thanks for the correction ^^;
    
    Evil King,
    Depends on figure release dates and which company I've met with recently etc etc.
    
    
    (ID #71427) Posted on 2008/02/04 10:04
    FateT in Canada
    College Student
    Registered on 2007/09/05 06:31
    Man she looks gorgeous! I really like the optional damaged clothing! I cant wait to get my hands on her!
    (ID #71428) Posted on 2008/02/04 10:07
    Choo in Singapore
    Student
    Registered on 2007/10/31 21:28
    OMG, i wan that figure. =S its so nice. 
    (ID #71429) Posted on 2008/02/04 10:24
    Setsuna-san in Selangor, Malaysia
    VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
    Registered on 2007/07/06 10:07
    Oranges for Orange-kun.
    (ID #71430) Posted on 2008/02/04 10:35
    JuicyBox in Bordeaux, France
    Doctor
    Registered on 2007/05/18 16:53
    I just tokk mine off her boxe, and she's indeed a masterpiece, one of the best figure among my collection. Can't wait to have Ryze too...
    (ID #71431) Posted on 2008/02/04 10:47
    CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal
    Student
    Registered on 2007/01/03 02:12
    The breast size on a figure depends a lot on how the figure is sculpted so I like both normal and big but not as big as to make abnormal, for example Mirei-san breasts are big and I like them because they seem natural and some figures from queen's blade seem to big and unnatural.
    
    I would really like to get Char but my thin wallet doesn't allow it :( perhaps if she's relaunched I'll get her 
    (ID #71432) Posted on 2008/02/04 11:05
    Meimi132 in Back end of nowhere, aka Norfolk, England
    Student and Mcdonalds Grease monkey.
    Registered on 2007/12/04 04:17
    OMG THATS FREAKY..... I think Airi's head goes alright. But Fauna's looks a bit weirder lol
    (ID #71434) Posted on 2008/02/04 11:20
    abao in Singapore
    Temp Assistant, Hikkikomori
    Registered on 2008/01/01 15:56
    Nosebleeds! Her eyes goods fine on her though, maybe just a little bit too big.
    (ID #71435) Posted on 2008/02/04 11:57
    Doctor Fugue in Various Zones of Canada
    Pianist, Writer, Teacher
    Registered on 2008/01/14 17:44
    Methinks I should eat more fruit.
    (ID #71436) Posted on 2008/02/04 12:19
    dragon in germany
    figure hunter
    Registered on 2008/01/09 00:32
    Hi folks,
    gsc made with this third shuraki figure a very good job near perfect
    but "only" near, because one thing I don't like it so much ,is the painting of her eyes(real one's)this is not made of real colours they take stickers for it.
    Max Factory do this often with her figures and it looks like a little bit cheap.
    (ID #71437) Posted on 2008/02/04 12:56
    Kichigai Neko in Plymouth, UK
    Scout Trooper
    Registered on 2008/02/02 20:28
    Ahh, I received this lovely lass the other day. GSC has continued with their great quality on their figures however I'm just a bit miffed that she now has a dark line across her torso now as the paint rubbed off waaaay to easily.
    
    I didn't have any idea how to deal with it but you've already answered that one for me, thanks ^^
    (ID #71438) Posted on 2008/02/04 13:12
    Henry in Makati, Philippines
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
    DO WANT! DO WANT! DO WANT! *heart heart heart* *nosebleeds*
    
    Char Rhouseman is simply heavenly and gorgeous and not to mention so MO~E! *heart*
    
    is this a newer version of Char Rhouseman? 'coz i've checked out one of my fave online retailers and it said that it was discontinued ^^;;;;
    (ID #71440) Posted on 2008/02/04 14:00
    SPaulMac in Kentucky, United States
    Registered on 2007/10/12 11:29
    Danny, considering the "suggestiveness" of your figure collection, I've simply got to ask what prevents your wife from kicking your derriere nine ways to Sunday? Your site has led to my purchase (against my will, of course) of several "attractive" figures and my wife hasn't spoken to me for a month. Do tell; share your secret!
    (ID #71441) Posted on 2008/02/04 14:18
    GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
    IT Client Support
    Registered on 2007/09/12 21:33
    Dammit!!!
    
    My Char arrived last week but I was at work when it arrived so I had to ask royal mail (UK mail service) for a redelivery, which didn't happen!!
    
    I now have to go to the depot to pick it up, assuming they haven't lost my Char. 
    For the love of all that is holy, I hope they haven't lost my Char...
    Mishiro is back up for order as well now (Shuraki box #1)!
    (ID #71442) Posted on 2008/02/04 14:53
    Zyg in Oklahoma
    Student
    Registered on 2007/04/17 16:06
     torpedo eyes indeed~ lol im so tempted to get this T_T but i have a lot queued up already ; ; as for the size of eyes.. i'd go for dfc's (delicious flat chest) to watermelon size.. i really dont care haha
    (ID #71447) Posted on 2008/02/04 16:44
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines
    .NET/Web Developer
    Registered on 2007/01/03 16:36
    Missed the pre-order for this.  T_T  I hope they do a rerun of this figure coz I'm sure to get one. That is one of the best looking figures I've ever seen. ^^ 
    (ID #71448) Posted on 2008/02/04 17:31
    kintaro in Pineville North Carolina
    Student
    Registered on 2007/04/24 20:19
    God.. she is gorgeous! The pictures in the book are also quite delicious. Awesome fig Danny
    (ID #71450) Posted on 2008/02/04 17:51
    sts in France
    Registered on 2007/11/21 21:04
    She surely has some nice parts, but overall I don't like her that much ... still believe figure#2 Ryu Meifeng is superior to all shurakis ^_^ 
    (ID #71451) Posted on 2008/02/04 18:20
    XSportSeeker in Brazil
    Hikikomori
    Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
    Nice details... even though I don't really know the character...
    (ID #71452) Posted on 2008/02/04 18:29
    Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
    Geez Danny, it's a real shame you didn't have fun with this post. ^o^
    
    Your photos do this figure a real justice, nice work Danny.  I have an urge to do some figure photography now.  Lots of great wallpaper material here too.
    
    You really twisted my arm so much I'm just going to have to buy this figure now.  Heck, I'm ordering as I type this post.  You are such a bad influence on us all. ^^;  Didn't know this figure was coming with so many goodies.  
    
    Have this feeling you will be doing a lot more procrastination in the days to come. ^o^
    
    Thanks for such a great old school Dannychoo.com post.
    (ID #71453) Posted on 2008/02/04 19:24
    thefrikking in Spain
    Imperial Guard
    Registered on 2007/08/18 06:30
    I love this one, but can't find in anyplace , and neither of the others form same collection!! Garrrrrh!!
    (ID #71454) Posted on 2008/02/04 19:26
    don in Minnesota USA
    Engineering Student
    Registered on 2007/10/23 00:10
    Want !!
    
    But I think her eyes look just right from front view.  Looks a bit larger from side cause she leaning back and all.
    (ID #71458) Posted on 2008/02/04 20:07
    Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
    @sts, It's a hard choice for me.  Ryu Meifeng is the first one I had ordered, but I do like this one a lot.
    
    @thefrikking, You will need to some searching for this one.  I ordered mine from Amazon.  However I will not get to see it until later this year when I go to Japan.  Did you check out some of the shops here in the states?
     
    (ID #71459) Posted on 2008/02/04 20:10
    Deathy in Brazil
    Registered on 2007/04/20 07:26
    Fauna and Airi intermissions ma