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日本語/Japanese  Sat 01/06 23:32 JST
Shunya Yamashita does some rather nice artwork. A Sera-chan figure based on his works was released a while ago. While I didnt really like that figure too much, this figure of Mirei just had to be pre-ordered!

Mirei retails at 7,350 yen but I got mines for 5,000 yen using my Rakuten points ^^. For some reason, this release of Mirei is only being sold exclusively by Kotobukiya at their Rakuten shop. Not sure if HOBBYSTOCK or AMIAMI are going to get her in stock. Those living outside Japan may pay through the ear as sellers will probably buy from Kotobukya at retail price and flog it to you with a little margin on top.
Or you can wait for the review when she comes out in April to she if you think shes worth ordering.

BTW, Mirei is also available with blonde hair from the Kotobukiya's Osaka branch...

BTW2, The otaku community uses the word "Cast off" (キャストオフ) to describe when items of clothing can be removed from figures. This expression comes from kamen Raider Kabuto where the heros could say "Cast off!" just before their outer armor explodes off. So in this case I would say...
I'm not sure if there is any Cast off feature for Mirei ^^;

Update:
Just checked in some code changes. Members can now save their "anime, games, figure and learn" bits n pieces in their profile. When you go to edit your profile for the first time after these changes, your previous values of "anime, games, figure and learn" will show up as blank on the edit page - fill them in again and they will be saved in the DB until you decide to change them. Thanks to AndyH for that suggestion. If you have any suggestions re userbility etc - please let me know. I also fixed some bugs for fields which would dissapear - cookie problem.
Also, If you find yourself waiting a wee bit after posting a comment, its because some cache server side is being flushed. Will find a way to make it better.
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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
Place it on your workdesk and you'll have a sexy OL to ogle at from time to time XD
(ID #42710) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
mmm... hot figure. now that's what I call work incentives. ^^ thanks for the heads up on the figure Danny.
(ID #42711) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Doc in Kansas
Student
Registered on 2007/01/05 13:32
very, very nice figure, but sadly im not very familiar with it and its not cute enough for me to get it just because its a nice figure.  
i have to say, that is one sexy pose tho.  
(ID #42713) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
xjaymanx in Vegas, baby!
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
Registered on 2006/12/29 11:01
hmmm, nice... maybe if this were Mizuho-sensei from Onegai Teacher or someone more familiar or fond of, i'd consider it... but in this case, not quite, lol...
(ID #42714) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
krapou in tervuren, belgium
daydreaming and planning to take over the world
Registered on 2006/12/26 23:58
Hi,
great pics as usual.........say that little ticket under one of the office chair's wheels, is it part of the figure or was it just a schmirk or whatever??.........'cuz it's giving it an extra touch, that makes it even more fun and great to me...
have a nice day.
(ID #42715) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
krapou,
I was wondering about that bit of paper too. Would be interesting if it was included.
(ID #42716) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
This reminds me of a figure of Izumi Sawatari from "He is My Master".  Both have that "Hello" look. ^o^  Here is another I would consider getting.  Me too about that paper.  Just right size and color...  Makes your eye flow up her leg to the ummm, seat of the chair.  Ya Ya that's it. ^o^

Ugh... Sorry Danny... ^^;  Go for it, since I'm sure no one else noticed what I wrote.  It interesting people are starting to do this too.
(ID #42717) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Demacrez in Evansville, Indiana, US
Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
Registered on 2006/12/25 13:31
Nice changes to the site Danny, it's looking more and more like a place you would save as your home page cause it radiates with awesomeness. :P

The Mirei figure huh?  Well I'm not much a figurine collector, mostly a Gundam model collector.  The only figurine I've ever wanted is probably Mikuru-chan! ^o^
(ID #42719) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Daimaou in Tokyo
Space Pig
Registered on 2007/01/05 19:45
If only I could impose this dressing code a the office... Not sure that grils will love it though
(ID #42720) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Huk in SG
Registered on 2006/12/24 11:46
Had been eyeing this figure ever since it was announced on his holy blog/website.

http://shunlog.blog67.fc2.com/

Hope thise figure will be produced for US/Int'l mkt like the Sera Chan so that it can be more affordable to peeps overseas (such as me)
(ID #42721) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Darkness
I dont usually like figures but now that I've seen this one I think I may be turning to the dark side :-P
(ID #42722) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Proxyserv in Tatooine
Two thumbs up for this one...a must get! Update us more on this one Danny! 
(ID #42723) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Tiny Red Man in シンガポール
one word to describe this: MMOOOOOOOOOOOEEEEEEE~~~

OMG if i had this figure at home, my parents would kill me...but its nice.turns me on...and she's blushing..omg...*nosebleed..

D cups, anyone? 
(ID #42724) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
radical anime fan in Singapore
I woulden't have that in my house even if you paid me to(my parents would hang me alive), but that was a really nice figurine.
(ID #42725) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Shoot201 is in your pants
Student
Registered on 2007/01/05 22:55
Not my cup of tea
(ID #42726) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Alafista OTAKU in Singapore
Singapore Customs
Registered on 2006/12/25 11:34
well ... this is totally hawt .. yet its not nice to display when you have parents or girlfriend around ...
maybe its a good display to have in the office ... LAWL ... i'd bet all teh secretaries would see you in a different light
(ID #42727) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
SG in UK
Art/Media Student (Wannabe Illustrator)
Registered on 2006/12/28 05:39
HAHA, The chair is wobbly? look at the yellow paper under one of the wheels. If I did get one, Mum would be like, "waaah, Why is her clothes small?!" [In canto language] and my dad, well, he'll enjoy looking at her lol.
(ID #42728) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
3D artist
Registered on 2006/12/25 10:08
Dammit danny - stop tempting me!
I want this figure SO BAD!
Unfortunately, showing this on a popular site like yours will probably mean it'll sell out now! >_<

Nice to see an ordinary, sexy office worker rather than a skimpy nubile ninja space pirate with ripped clothes, balloon like 'eyes' and a skirt 5 inches too short.
Importers will feel my wrath if I cant get hold of this quick!

Cheers for the implementing that stuff - it works fine.
(ID #42729) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
HO MAMMA MIA!!
Very sexy figure!
Very good details and painting!
Who sculpter made this?
(ID #42730) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Matt_
O_O

This figure is hotness itself. I got to find somewhere to pre-order it, without paying through the nose, or indeed, ear.

I wasn't a fan of the last figure based on the art of Shunya Yamashita, Sera-chan, either. There was something not quite right. Something about the colours of the hair and uniform, flat ass, and not particularly attractive legs.

This one, however, pushes all the right buttons.
(ID #42732) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal
Student
Registered on 2007/01/03 02:12
I hate asking stupid questions but from what series is this figure from?
By the way she's awesome :D
(ID #42733) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Taiphun in Calgary, Canada
Geek
Registered on 2007/01/07 02:53
Northern Americans can purchase/pre-order Mirei from AAAAnime.  Looks like they'll be carrying it, ETA June 07, so you can have your local Anime shop pre-order it for you.
(ID #42734) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gordon Pekeur in cape town -RSA-
Nice figure with a great pose, I think Im convinced.....now to find a place to pre order......
(ID #42735) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Hayden in London, UK
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
Registered on 2007/01/06 05:53
*wolf whistles* i think that pretty much explains itself :)
(ID #42736) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
John Chang in Los Angeles, CA
Administrator
Registered on 2007/01/04 08:40
Very nice! But I don't think my girlfriend will like that on my desk. LOL. :)
(ID #42737) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Scavenger in Netherlands, in the city of Hilversum
Student
Registered on 2007/01/07 03:23
She looks hot for a fictional character. :-P 

Maybe I'm gonna get it for €40, or maybe I'm gonna get a Kaiyodo Hokuto no ken (Fist of the north star) 200X Raoh + Kokuoh-Go since I can get that for €18 (The reissue from last month costs over €110 O_o ). Raoh is cheaper, but Mirei is sexy. Tough choice.  
(ID #42739) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
almar in Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Aaauuuwww, she looks HOT!!. Gotta have her. Love this look!
(ID #42740) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Gundam Fanatic
Registered on 2006/12/25 08:26
This is a good looking figure! ^_^

I dont have any of these types of figures, but the more I see them the more I want some...:P
(ID #42741) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Ledezman in San Jose, Costa Rica
Programmer, Student
Registered on 2006/12/25 09:01
Hmn great figure... It looks quite good....may need to get this. 
(ID #42742) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
roo
hey i found this site and it has some of the most butifuly built gundam models iv ever seen(strike freedom looks real cool!)  check i out 

http://gcustom.fc2web.com/
(ID #42746) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Drak in Lyon, France
Computer Technician
Registered on 2007/01/07 23:03
omg, I want that figure :):)
(ID #42767) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Yashirou in Vana'diel
Fulltime Otaku // Student
Registered on 2007/01/08 00:17
This figure looks great, the pose is very attracting. Might pre-order this one in these days....
(ID #42779) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Arrot in Illinois U.S.A.
Undecided Major; Student
Registered on 2006/12/31 08:21
Sweet details and quality look to the figure, I would buy it if i had the money to spare... but $60 USD is a lot.
(ID #42788) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Saviou in Canada
OMG, I want.  Love her facial design and clothes and pose and just about everything else.
(ID #42795) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
I.J in Malaysia
Personal Financial Service Consultant
Registered on 2007/01/08 12:05
Xtremely sexy & poisoning pose, I want her too ^^
(ID #42822) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Arekusu in The Lost Woods
Dai Gurren Dan member
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Registered on 2006/12/31 18:24
O.O

*nose bleed*

I need that figure now xD that is sooo nice...can't wait to buy it ^_^
(ID #42905) Posted on 2007/01/11 16:17
look4sheep
Love the shots Danny, long time lurker btw, just got a chance to preorder this myself, then saw it on your site. The previews didn't show what it looked like with the second head, just that she was a sexy secretary with her in a bun.

Actually, for those in the US, this should be making an appearance in the Jan Diamond Previews, you can then ask your local comic shop to preorder for you.  

http://toychest.diamondcomics.com/toys/jan_07/33_mirei_san.htm
(ID #42934) Posted on 2007/01/12 09:58
zxr250 in Malaysia
Hope its not another limited edition figurine where every country has limited distribution of it and we have to start a war among ourselves just to secure any one of them. lolness
(ID #42940) Posted on 2007/01/12 14:40
MAsia in Canada
Student
Registered on 2007/01/15 05:07
She's really pretty!
I might get it.
(ID #43025) Posted on 2007/01/15 21:26
astroblue in Brazil
Registered on 2007/01/17 10:40
This is definitely the most sexy figure I have ever seen!
(ID #43169) Posted on 2007/01/18 15:47
Cerberus9 in Malaysia
wow can't wait to hav one (wish they had it in M'sia). it would look reeally nice next to my monitor...hehe
(ID #43191) Posted on 2007/01/19 01:46
大学生
Registered on 2007/01/11 04:22
This is certainly the most alluring figure I have seen in a while. I wants one! T_T
(ID #43696) Posted on 2007/02/02 01:03
Andrew Nord
I want this baby just now!.. How and where can I do it?
(ID #64669) Posted on 2007/11/23 07:39
Chuck Gaffney in Selden, New York
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
Registered on 2007/07/29 00:29
This is the center piece to my desk.  The best Yamashita figure to date.
(ID #68850) Posted on 2008/01/06 16:19
Shiyojin Rommyu in Netherlands
Maverick Hunter Extraordinaire / College Student
Registered on 2008/01/04 21:58
I bought Mirei-san a few days ago off eBay for 59 USD.

She's fantastic. I haven't felt like taking pictures yet because the lighting in my room is absolutely horrible, but I love her so far. I've been rather impressed with the Shunya Yamashita figurines so far, and this one is one of the very best.

The paint job is fantastic and the sculpt is cute and seductive. Her face is the best feature, as it seems almost alive in some ways. Absolutely impressed with Mirei-san so far.
(ID #68853) Posted on 2008/01/06 18:54
Saga-sama in São Paulo, Brazil
Translater and Cosplayer!
Registered on 2008/01/05 05:59
Really very nice!
I would like having this very much!
Anyone wants to give me as birthday present? :P
(ID #68855) Posted on 2008/01/06 19:51
Last{[0]}Raven in ☆DANNYCHOO Site ☆
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/02 12:55
this is sorta a soso figure to me. wouldnht mind if i did have it. if i got it for my birthday present i would have just made it if i was either bored to death and leave it in my room which i might forget about and end up finding it underneath anywhere which might be hard to find 
(ID #68895) Posted on 2008/01/07 12:08
Leoniroth in The Netherlands
Ace Gundam Pilot. Member of FAITH
Registered on 2008/02/19 08:26
Anyone know where I can get this in Europe?
(ID #72973) Posted on 2008/02/23 22:26
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
Place it on your workdesk and you'll have a sexy OL to ogle at from time to time XD
(ID #84714) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
mmm... hot figure. now that's what I call work incentives. ^^ thanks for the heads up on the figure Danny.
(ID #84715) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Doc in Kansas
Student
Registered on 2007/01/05 13:32
very, very nice figure, but sadly im not very familiar with it and its not cute enough for me to get it just because its a nice figure.  
i have to say, that is one sexy pose tho.  
(ID #84717) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
xjaymanx in Vegas, baby!
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
Registered on 2006/12/29 11:01
hmmm, nice... maybe if this were Mizuho-sensei from Onegai Teacher or someone more familiar or fond of, i'd consider it... but in this case, not quite, lol...
(ID #84718) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
krapou in tervuren, belgium
daydreaming and planning to take over the world
Registered on 2006/12/26 23:58
Hi,
great pics as usual.........say that little ticket under one of the office chair's wheels, is it part of the figure or was it just a schmirk or whatever??.........'cuz it's giving it an extra touch, that makes it even more fun and great to me...
have a nice day.
(ID #84719) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
krapou,
I was wondering about that bit of paper too. Would be interesting if it was included.
(ID #84720) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
This reminds me of a figure of Izumi Sawatari from "He is My Master".  Both have that "Hello" look. ^o^  Here is another I would consider getting.  Me too about that paper.  Just right size and color...  Makes your eye flow up her leg to the ummm, seat of the chair.  Ya Ya that's it. ^o^

Ugh... Sorry Danny... ^^;  Go for it, since I'm sure no one else noticed what I wrote.  It interesting people are starting to do this too.
(ID #84721) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Demacrez in Evansville, Indiana, US
Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
Registered on 2006/12/25 13:31
Nice changes to the site Danny, it's looking more and more like a place you would save as your home page cause it radiates with awesomeness. :P

The Mirei figure huh?  Well I'm not much a figurine collector, mostly a Gundam model collector.  The only figurine I've ever wanted is probably Mikuru-chan! ^o^
(ID #84723) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Daimaou in Tokyo
Space Pig
Registered on 2007/01/05 19:45
If only I could impose this dressing code a the office... Not sure that grils will love it though
(ID #84724) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Huk in SG
Registered on 2006/12/24 11:46
Had been eyeing this figure ever since it was announced on his holy blog/website.

http://shunlog.blog67.fc2.com/

Hope thise figure will be produced for US/Int'l mkt like the Sera Chan so that it can be more affordable to peeps overseas (such as me)
(ID #84725) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Darkness
I dont usually like figures but now that I've seen this one I think I may be turning to the dark side :-P
(ID #84726) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Proxyserv in Tatooine
Two thumbs up for this one...a must get! Update us more on this one Danny! 
(ID #84727) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12