wow, now that's one pretty pvc figure... can't see much of the painting quality from your photos but it seems to be fine... well, except for the almost decapitation O___o! can't they stick her head on properly? >.
not really familiar with the shining tears anime or game but i have seen a few figures from the series, Kureha is the best looking of the bunch imo. i have seen some photos where her head is properly connected unlike this one :D
her eyes are nicely painted. cool. moe...
Cute figure of Kureha. About Shining Tears X Wind.... I don't recommend it, I saw the first two episodes and was really bad the only thing I liked was the character design but the story of what I saw was bad really bad. Well that's my opinion.
Definitely getting this. I'm a Tony Taka fan, the artist, and this it's an original design, unlike many of his recycled characters.
That's a really nice figure. I normally don't buy figures, I just may buy this one. If her head isn't suppose to be like that.
Wow, this really is an incredible figure. I'm not even really sure WHY... but it is, indeed, breathtaking, and I want it. I really don't like buying figures for a production I'm not familiar with. Naturally, though, the solution is to familiarize myself. Time to seek out the game!
Yep, I'd put that on my to get list
That's a very nice figure. Her left leg seems rather funny though, I think it's the pose or something. If you could do a Hiro Nakamura, help us go back into time and strangle the artist to get that head fixed! Could also meet your former self! Save the Kureha, Save the world ^___^
This figure looks very nice, in term of design & looks, they are very unique which are seldom appear. I will get her if I can but too bad not much info I have about her yet. Under the list XD
Great looking figure. I would get it if she were more "happy" looking. To me she looks like she's either day dreaming or something or mad and will pull out her bow to prove it. Can't wait for the rest.
Definetely a MUST buy, so pretty, and elegant.
awesome fig.. luv the detail plus the bow~ that's just WIN for me.. too bad Shining Tears X Wind anime is so horrible imo ._.; I'd definitely add this fig to my list tho :3
Let see... How can I best express my feelings after see this figure... I LIKE! I WANT! I WILL GET! ^o^ Danny please add the first photo (#8945) to the Wallpaper Gallery, when you can. Thanks
My..my..good indeed.
never heard of the series .... but I WOULD LOVE THE FIGURE!!
On second thought, forget what I said about the Wallpaper. I will use photo from the gallery and fix it in Photoshop.
this figure is stunning! really excited for it to be in my collection.
+1 to my wish list. waaaahh!!!
love the colours on that figure! i can see you've been watching heroes danny, have you seen the latest episode? it'll wish you were peter :)
wow, so detailed! (O_O) I want it! From the colours to the level of detail, everything seems to be well made. I'm sure it would cost a lot.(adds to wish list)
It's a nice figure but Kureha is not one of my favourite characters from Shining Tears x Wind. The anime is special in that it's SO BAD that it's GREAT. It's exactly like an RPG, which makes you realise how stupid most RPGs really are.
Now that is a nice figure, it really is very nice ^_^ The pose is really good, and the colours and detail look really good. I will definately put her on my "to buy" list, but for me, the best figure i have ever seen is still Mirei =D I was just wondering, out of curiosity, where would be the best place in Akihabara to buy the "Ghost In The Shell : Motoko Kusanagi 1:6 (pre painted)" figure? because i really want that, and i figured i would get it on my trip to japan, i just hope it doesnt weigh too much for when i return...
its a very quiet but strong pose... and the design is by tony taka... pretty awesome in my books have to see if i have the budget though...
i like her pose hehe and she's pwetti
shes such a cutie :) I want one!!!!!!!!!!!
shes a cutie!!! I want one!!! :D
Woah. Nicely done figure there. But gimme Neige anytime of the day. When will we get to see this under wallpapers section? I think it'll be a nice addition.
...huh. Y'know, I clicked this link expecting images of a really old lady with a foul temper. I'm kinda disappointed.
When I was scrolling through the WHF coverage on here and Moeyo, this didnt particularly catch my eye, but now ive got a good look at it, its superb. Great posing, colours, costume design and the work on her face and hair is excellent. All very subtle. Very nice figure. Non non and Mirei are still top o' my list though!
Im in love...what anime is that from?
Kureha is from Shining Tears x Wind. I love the way Max Factory did their figures. Might be a possible wish list, Shining Tears girls are always hot ;)
Too bad I live in a shitty place and I'll never be able to buy that. >_>
Mmm, she's definitely alluring :) However, before throwing down hard cash, I typically like to be fond/familiar with the character already (via anime, manga, etc.)... Like u, not familiar with the Shining Tears game; I believe the platinum-haired Blanc Neige is also from that game, haven't ordered her either for the same reason. But perhaps in a black/white gothloli wardrobe, she'd have a MUCH better chance :)
I've really enjoyed the anime so far. It's a bit cliched, but oh well. This Kureha is definitely on my "to-buy" list. I will preorder as soon as she's available for preorder. Hopefully they make one of the cutie red-head Seena as well.
Shrug, Didnt quite understand that comment ^^; Xeno Knight, Just added one for you. Arekusu, There is a place in Akiba that sells re-painted kits. Its near SueHirocho station. Jason, Been keeping up with Heroes - every episode. Windbell, I kinda like the twist in her leg - sexy n cute.
Cheers, Danny. Thanx for that. It looks nice on my deskie now.
Magnificent, mesmerizing figure indeed. Too bad this *slightly* defective example was on display. Maybe someone wasn't careful with it and quickly repaired it with duct tape?? lol
dang.. this figure just screams buy me.. buy me steal me.. anything...
that's one really beautiful figure *heart* i wish i have the money to buy figures lol XDD
I guess she will have to walk with her legs tight to each other in a grinding motion to keep that piece of her costume in place...that piece of costume with the bumble bee stinger, right...
Lovely Pics for a Lovely Figure
Wow, definitely on my to-buy list! So Japan gets Heroes too? I LOVE THAT SHOW!
I liked the illustration this figure was based on so I am somewhat tempted. ^^
Just like the Marauder, the illustrations of Tony were adorable, even though some of them were kinda evil and wicked. Personal speaking, this figure is better than the other released ones based on the illustration of Tony.
say D_Blade,where's this *slighty* defect u are speaking of cos i can't seem to find any defects on the display.
So are you gonna preorder this now that its been given a release date? If I buy this figurine its gonna be my first ever and I was wondering if you think its worth it.
Hi, i found i love this figure so much since i saw it from you website. Very nice picture May i ask you to email me the higher resolution Kureha picture? I wish i can print those picture with the higher resolution original Thank you
I must admit to being a lurker at your site for quite some time now. I found out about it via your friend's website, akihabaranews.com. Really liked the videos you two do/did together, I hope we'll see more of them! Anyhow, I'm not that into figures (yet!) although I've been pondering buying a few quite often, especially Mirei-san, Sera-chan and MF's Haruhi. So tonight when I had this urge to shop something I started to look for Haruhi again and began browsing some random figure/hobby stuff sites. I immediately saw Haruhi's familiar face in the pillar for "new in stock", but maybe more importantly I saw the face of this figure. Draw my attention completely. What a fabolous figure she is! So yea, I had to check if you'd written something about her and here I am... Totally gonna get this, that's for sure. Remains to be seen if it'll be my first ;-) PS. Glad to know I'm not the only one getting hyped about this!
excuse me danny and fellow brothers and sisters...I like this Kureha figure very much. Fell in love with it already..hehe... So i would like to know can i get this figurine through online ordering, and which website is the most you can trust... thanx..
Hey, where can I get this Kureha figure? I have never bought an anime figure but this one is so beautiful I want to start my collection with this. I did a little browsing on ebay.ca and they say it wont be released until the end of september, so where can I get it here when that happens? Im guessing that if I order it from asia the duty will be very high. Thanks for all the figure reviews you post, I spent hours watching them all.
I've ordered mine from HLJ.com but apparently they're out of stock now and doesn't seem to be reordered either, since it's listed as discontinued. I believe that other sites like toyslogic should have it though. According to their homepage (HLJ) they've shipped mine and it should arrive within a week or two. We'll see. Can't wait... ;)
Saw this post too late and just wondering it there's any sites around asia that still sells this ?
looks like a cute figure, nice expression too...
This is my favorite version of Kureha... but nobody sell it =(
Ah I'm a sucker for lovely female characters with a bow. This figure is one of two figures that I adore that I let slip through my fingers :( . At least I can comfort myself with my pre-order of the Kotobukiya Kureha. I doubt the quality will be as good as this one but it still looks lovely.
UPDATE: I tracked one down at a reasonable price :) and since an awesome Max Factory Seena is coming out I'll be sure to get her too!
