Fri 2008/12/12 07:20
Figma Reika looking very nice indeedee. Looking forward to doing head swaps with Kagami ^^; More pics at Figma Blog. Thanks to wcloudx for always providing the latest figure news - you can pretty much catch all the latest releases at his burogu. I respect the way that he posts figure news as he never grabs images from other sites and then direct users to his burogu for more (blog spam). He always links direct to the source. Hmmm. it looks like its time to reward members who post news items - will come up with something and post soon. PS. Posting a photo for a figure review and then directing users to ones site is completely fine though. Original text from wcloudx below.Finally, the final product is completed!! Totally impressed with how she turns out in the end ^^ Quite amazed with the quality, especiallly her face. She probably got the prettiest face out of all the Figma(s) so far ^^ She's scheduled for June 2009 release. She will be bundled together with the release of Gantz Vol. 26 at 4,572 Yen. Hobby Search is taking reservations for her, in case you missed it ^^ For more pictures you can head to Figma Blog.
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Fri 03/13 21:12 comments (118)
The first time I've seen something like this - was in Kawagoe.
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Sun 08/17 16:21 comments (72)
hmm... I was looking forward to how Reika would look in the end but now I'm not so sure. All the joins stick out now and kind of looks bad. The upside is that its poseable in nearly any way you want. Too bad I'm not that big on Gantz... Its nice to see it finished now though.
(ID #408203) Posted on 2008/12/12 03:18
I'm not interested in the book, if she was sold alone i would buy now, i'll think about it but why not
(ID #408213) Posted on 2008/12/12 03:27
Self Employee NEET
dool (WANT) and tears (BROKE...)
(ID #408219) Posted on 2008/12/12 03:37
Self Employee NEET
I mean DROOL (want) and TEARS (broke...)
(ID #408220) Posted on 2008/12/12 03:39
Otaku
Well done figure, but not a Gantz fan so.
(ID #408224) Posted on 2008/12/12 03:44
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
Well, I do have episode 1 and 2 of Gantz sitting on my desktop... Not sure if I'm going to get this or not... To those who are surprised by the quality of the Figmas, have they EVER disappointed you? :)
(ID #408226) Posted on 2008/12/12 03:49
Student
They have for me, of my three figma, two have broken an arm, which has really put me off, if I ever get another (with the exception of my Kpnata for Xmas) it'll be Suzaku since he has the same body as Lelouch and he never broke anywhere.
(ID #408325) Posted on 2008/12/12 05:28
Quality of the figmas? Have they ever disappointed? Of course they have! First with my broken hand with Yuki and then with Konata's loose hair piece. Actar, you of all figma fans should know this! Luckily Max Factory remedied this problem in later releases for Tsukasa and Kagami by having more than one peg in the hair piece for the Figma. But still Max Factory, I'm still shaken up by some of your figure's design flaws and quality control too. Ever heard of the infamous Kagami "arm snap" issue?
(ID #408446) Posted on 2008/12/12 08:16
Same here, lose saber waist, kyon, nanaho, konata front hair falling off, rin's mysterious disfigured higher shoulder =x
(ID #408461) Posted on 2008/12/12 08:33
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia, but now studying in KL (still the same country) (Registered on 2007/04/21 22:31)
Aimless Traveler
Whoah, people actually had something bad to say about Figma? That really shocked me, considering how Figmas are always given the 1st class reception like the rebirth of Jesus and every other companies that manufactures non-scale action figures are seen as inferior to it in every way. Not that I hate Figma (I'm also a Figma collector), but I really hate the image of 'perfection' that other collectors tend to project on the series.
(ID #408643) Posted on 2008/12/12 11:15
Well that so called "image of perfection" that many figma collectors seem to emulate is simply not true. Like any other mass produced product sold in the market today, there are always flaws. Whether that be flaws in paint jobs, flaws in joints and flaws in the durability of the plastic (ie: strength that prevents breakage). I just hope that no more of these darn breakage issues happen to me in the near future....
(ID #408985) Posted on 2008/12/12 15:28
It seems to be that the makers of figmas are learning and trying to correct the breaking problems and applying the solutions to later models. I believe I read elsewhere (on DC and other sites) that the joints pegs are improved by making them from harder plastics (ABS? not sure anymore) and the sticking out parts from softer plastics. An example of the softer part I mentioned that I noticed is on figma Ryoko Asakura, the front ends her hair is made of soft flexible plastic, won't break if bent a little. A good thing since they can get in the way a bit while posing.
(ID #409738) Posted on 2008/12/13 06:47
I've had countless breaks, bad paint jobs and issues with nendoroids too =/
(ID #409100) Posted on 2008/12/12 17:45
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
oh lala hot mama!
(ID #408340) Posted on 2008/12/12 05:56
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
hmm...to generic for my taste, but Gantz was a pretty good anime
(ID #408371) Posted on 2008/12/12 06:32
That's one nice fimga... June? dang have to wait that long.
(ID #408376) Posted on 2008/12/12 06:37
Gundam Pilot (in training)
Gantz was a pretty horrible anime, i read the manga and its a lot better its 1 of my top fav manga along with "Psyren" "Immortal regis" "Doubt (Rabbit Doubt)" "Akumetsu" and "Kurohime" yeah those. i do like this figure ^_^ though not so sure about Reika she has a strange mind. obsessing over Kurono <.< i think Kurono is the only person who doesn't notice how awesome he actually is.
(ID #408382) Posted on 2008/12/12 06:46
I agree man. The manga beats the anime by a lot. If the anime kept going with tha manga, now that would be amazing. Reika is letting me down obsessing over Kurono. Speaking of him, I can't wait to see him back in action.
(ID #408396) Posted on 2008/12/12 07:06
There's always a chance for a third season. Especially after Oku's (extended) break and all the Phase 2 content. As long as Itano directs and comes up with a better ending with staff than what the first series had, I'd welcome it.
(ID #408483) Posted on 2008/12/12 08:54
It's not as good as I expected but I'll buy it. There's any way to buy it without the manga?
(ID #408403) Posted on 2008/12/12 07:12
Extremely Poor College Student
i only seen the anime and i liked it a lot havent gotten to the manga yet
(ID #408417) Posted on 2008/12/12 07:39
High School Student
She looks great but I won't be getting her. I don't have the money and I wish to save for other figures. ^^
(ID #408423) Posted on 2008/12/12 07:45
Student
Looks like uh... Angelina Jolie animated?? *-*
(ID #408424) Posted on 2008/12/12 07:49
Having read quite a bit of the actual manga. I gotta say it's more extreme and intense than your day to day manga/anime. Don't think I'll be seeing myself buy it due to the fact that i sort of discontinued the series ^^"
(ID #408435) Posted on 2008/12/12 08:00
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
Lots of NSFW scenes in the manga...really bad cuz I usually read manga @ work X_X
(ID #408456) Posted on 2008/12/12 08:29
Mmm to be honest I find her quite boring, plus I don't like Gantz =S Still waiting for Chu x Chu Idol figma's lol
(ID #408464) Posted on 2008/12/12 08:34
HMMaster (Registered on 2007/09/04 00:52)
hmm... i feel something not right with the face/hair...
(ID #408502) Posted on 2008/12/12 09:13
She has a very pretty face. I guess it's really because it's more "real" then "anime". It's nice, but no strong interest here~
(ID #408505) Posted on 2008/12/12 09:15
Part time student, part time worker, full-time geek.
Nice figure but I absolutely despise Gantz. =[
(ID #408515) Posted on 2008/12/12 09:23
I don't know anything about Gantz at all, and I'm not too sure about her face. But... the outfit does look like it'd be cool looking with other heads being swapped. If June comes around and she's available, and I have money to blow on something due to lack of must get figures coming out, then sure I'll pick her up.
(ID #408521) Posted on 2008/12/12 09:29
Student
Looks pretty good! Only seen the first season of the anime though... and I thought it was kind of weird o_o
(ID #408529) Posted on 2008/12/12 09:33
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Yep, seconded.
(ID #408697) Posted on 2008/12/12 12:14
DCX001-Prototype
figma Reika looks cool! *starts to continue reading Gantz manga.........*
(ID #408530) Posted on 2008/12/12 09:34
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
i dunno... doll joints seem to make her look taller than she should - or maybe that's just me
(ID #408551) Posted on 2008/12/12 09:49
uncreative (Registered on 2008/08/16 01:50)
Too many heads tall for me.
(ID #408566) Posted on 2008/12/12 10:00
王オタク ｘ 天才様
Girls + guns is a formula for win?
(ID #408571) Posted on 2008/12/12 10:05
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Not always imho. But loli + guns... almost always win!
(ID #408698) Posted on 2008/12/12 12:15
wow nice expression on the figma! It follow the original manga setting..... but Gantz girls or boys always dont last long.... they tend to die in a few volume.
(ID #408577) Posted on 2008/12/12 10:09
Something about the figure looks a little weird. I can't place it, but it just seems weird. I think it's probably the face.
(ID #408582) Posted on 2008/12/12 10:13
US Navy Sailor
This is really cool. I'm a big Gantz fan and would welcome any Gantz figmas (though I wished they were sold alone).
(ID #408593) Posted on 2008/12/12 10:23
Student
Mmmh, a good figure, but it is not my taste, I like it more the other girl.
(ID #408638) Posted on 2008/12/12 11:10
I just might buy this...
(ID #408639) Posted on 2008/12/12 11:11
the figma seems ok to me. need to read the manga if possible.
(ID #408652) Posted on 2008/12/12 11:28
i dont know the manga...but the figma looks great. definitely on my pre order list :)
(ID #408658) Posted on 2008/12/12 11:36
wishful thinker
I would get so get that and use Mikuru's head on her.
(ID #408667) Posted on 2008/12/12 11:48
As a hardcore Gantz fan must get, well that's if finance is good around that time. IMO the only decent figure so far.
(ID #408671) Posted on 2008/12/12 11:54
Game Designer & 2D Artist
4572 yen? That's cheap! At 'http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-200-71-8x-49-en-15-gantz-84-j-70-33qw.html,PA' it's 70usd... Wodner if I should nag some more friends for this. Lol!
(ID #408712) Posted on 2008/12/12 12:25
I can see a spy story for the theater for this one...
(ID #408744) Posted on 2008/12/12 12:49
Student artist
Super cool except the pose on the left
(ID #408776) Posted on 2008/12/12 13:15
Another one on my to-get list. Thanks for sharing!
(ID #408785) Posted on 2008/12/12 13:19
She looks awesome on the right...but the pose on the left just makes it look weird...>.>
(ID #408807) Posted on 2008/12/12 13:29
Good blogging habits are always good...Gorgeous figma...but my wallet prefer to differ...
(ID #408873) Posted on 2008/12/12 14:02
definitely looking forward to this figma. hope the price still within my budget.
(ID #408902) Posted on 2008/12/12 14:17
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
So is her Gantz suit castoffable? Cuz in the manga it looks like alot of parts are detachable^^;...
(ID #409002) Posted on 2008/12/12 15:39
Reika look totally cool. And I like the mean face:)
(ID #409026) Posted on 2008/12/12 16:05
Evil Fanfic Writer
I was a big fan of Gantz, both manga and anime. Definitely getting this. And yes, I always visit wxcloudkumo, probably more than Danny's site (I know sacrilege!), but Wcloud always gets the new new figure releases on his blog first - wcloudx fan here :D
(ID #409058) Posted on 2008/12/12 16:38
Gantz was never something I really found myself interested in. Seemed kind of generic and bland to me, especially the anime. As for the figure itself, I don't know it just looks off to me. The hip to leg joint just looks kind of jarring. They look like they're extruding too far out for their joint to fit in properly. This probably allows a greater range of motion, but to me it just doesn't look very good... This reminds me of the Fraulein line of Revoltechs, in particular the Rei and Asuka ones, and I can't remember noticing their legs being that jarring to me.
(ID #409291) Posted on 2008/12/12 22:27
It doesn't look too bad IMHO. The character looks spot on; busty chest, cute face, just like the character. That being said, there doesn't seem to much to look at apart from that. Lots of uninteresting black, at least that's what I see from the photos.
(ID #409752) Posted on 2008/12/13 07:10
gah stil 6 month to june 2009
(ID #410196) Posted on 2008/12/13 13:34
Seems like the waist is not poseable.
(ID #410263) Posted on 2008/12/13 14:38
Are those screw things meant to stand out? Never seen her before... but those screw things really turns me off for some reason =.="
(ID #410499) Posted on 2008/12/13 20:39
Somehow Reika looks a lot different from the other figmas. Looks a lot more detailed.
(ID #415281) Posted on 2008/12/17 12:34
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Hmm, I have yet to see and read Gantz properly but, I do love the craftmanship ^__^ Maybe I'll look into getting her..
(ID #415797) Posted on 2008/12/17 21:32
Moon Blogger
Ah Gantz was such a good anime. The character development is that series is like no other. By the end of the series their change really shows. I have high hopes for this figure!
(ID #444390) Posted on 2009/01/11 22:05
been watching " Gantz", and one thing I realized about this manga is that other characters either die brutaly or gets thier arms or legs severed... very very GORY~!! But Reika is the only character that doesnt get harmed. For you to able to enter Gantz's room (read the manga or watch the anime, then you'll understand Gantz's room.) you have to die, and Reika was killed in Shibuya's massecre. Although in the manga it was never shown, she was just sitting in the corner of the room assuming that she was killed somehow... (if you have no idea what Im talking about? read the manga. Reika doesnt appear in the anime, so dont waste your energy to find her. She appears later in the story from what anime has covered.) Maybe its because her character... she is a really popular idol. Even some of the monsters wants her autograph. lol She's like a perfect girl that every man will ever ask for... popular, strong, courageous, kind, and etc. Im just hoping that later on that they wont kill her in the story. Anyone aggree with my theory?
(ID #449004) Posted on 2009/01/15 18:20
have,nt seen Gantz, but will soon.. Nice figure btw.
(ID #459195) Posted on 2009/01/23 21:22
am i still able to get the figurine now ? damn i just caught up with the series this few days and found out shes is nice looking
(ID #659711) Posted on 2009/06/28 22:55
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