Sat 2008/12/13 17:13
FooBarBaz has up his review of the recently released 1/7 scale Gothpunk Mikuru from Griffon. Retail price is 8,925 yen. More pics at his burogu. Could have done a better job on the hair and the skirt looks a bit shiny but overall looks nice. Anybody order this one?
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Wow looks great! Nice pose and the chain belt is awesome. I might just pick this one up.
(ID #410388) Posted on 2008/12/13 17:25
amatuer bum
I like the other mikuru's better. Although this one really accent her boin boin material.
(ID #410390) Posted on 2008/12/13 17:28
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I actually don't mind her skirt's shininess but her face doesn't look mikuru to me lol!
(ID #410391) Posted on 2008/12/13 17:28
agree(^^;)
(ID #410399) Posted on 2008/12/13 17:39
nub (Registered on 2007/08/22 14:34)
I agree completely. Very cute clothing, but face is off
(ID #410418) Posted on 2008/12/13 18:08
Otaku-in-training
I agree as well. The color of the hair a bit off.
(ID #410462) Posted on 2008/12/13 19:13
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
Well whoever she is, I want her! >.<;;;
(ID #410480) Posted on 2008/12/13 20:08
her face's kinda.. chubby.. O__O
(ID #410482) Posted on 2008/12/13 20:11
university film student
Yup. Face is off due to excess fat. x_x
(ID #410731) Posted on 2008/12/14 02:06
Must be fun to pinch. ^^
(ID #410798) Posted on 2008/12/14 03:40
Otaku
In hollydays everybody get some extra weight ^^!
(ID #410938) Posted on 2008/12/14 07:54
Otaku
In holly days everybody get some extra weight ^^!
(ID #410939) Posted on 2008/12/14 07:54
Website Producer, Amateur Voice Actor
I agree on this also. I wouldn't get it just because of the lack of accuracy on her face, though the style of clothing is very lovely.
(ID #411273) Posted on 2008/12/14 14:21
王オタク ｘ 天才様
I saw this and couldn't help but think Lacuna Coil... (goth rock band with female singer) I think she has a little too much white clothing though ^^;
(ID #410413) Posted on 2008/12/13 18:00
i thought about adding this figure to my collection, but i don't love the series THAT much to purchase a figure where the character does not wear that particular outfit...
(ID #410420) Posted on 2008/12/13 18:12
I think the skirt's got a nice satiny sheen. The frills and accessories seem really well done too.
(ID #410428) Posted on 2008/12/13 18:25
uncreative (Registered on 2008/08/16 01:50)
Even though the clothes are high-quality and detailed, I can't take my eyes off the hair. The coloring and sculpting is superb.
(ID #410431) Posted on 2008/12/13 18:33
Even though the face is off, the outfit is still awesome...
(ID #410433) Posted on 2008/12/13 18:35
Warehouse Employee
I've pre-ordered this Mikuru figure. Maybe the face isn't really "Mikuru" but I like her clothes! Can't wait to admire her myself. ^^
(ID #410441) Posted on 2008/12/13 18:51
It looks really nice. I like the accessories like the chain and belt.
(ID #410443) Posted on 2008/12/13 18:54
Her face reminds me of the older Mikuru, but I got to say, Mikuru is A+ to me.
(ID #410449) Posted on 2008/12/13 18:56
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
wow! gothpunk goodness! it shows like the another side of mikuru which is PUNK! ^^
(ID #410454) Posted on 2008/12/13 19:00
24/7 Otaku / 100% Haruhiist
Yeah, I agree with some of the posters here. The face is off a bit. When I first saw this figure when it was being exhibited, I didn't even realized it was Mikuru until I read the tag. However, it still looks very good.
(ID #410455) Posted on 2008/12/13 19:02
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
Oh if only I had the dosh. This is on the "Must get at all costs" list!
(ID #410469) Posted on 2008/12/13 19:38
I'd get one in maid uniform before that. And about the chains, do they rust? ^^;
(ID #410481) Posted on 2008/12/13 20:11
Had it ordered. Now it's just waiting for one more of my pre-ordered stuff to be release before mailing it over.
(ID #410487) Posted on 2008/12/13 20:15
soon-to-be 2nd year Civil Engineering student
Too expensive for me... T.T
(ID #410489) Posted on 2008/12/13 20:18
I thought it was adult Mikuru too. Maybe thats why her eyes look so appealing XD
(ID #410491) Posted on 2008/12/13 20:23
I don't know... seen this pose way too many times. Just feels so.. um, common and not so unique. D:
(ID #410495) Posted on 2008/12/13 20:32
Marshmallows... I suddenly have a craving.
(ID #410504) Posted on 2008/12/13 20:50
I would prefer a Amu figure with those clothes. Gothpunk seems to fit her better.
(ID #410538) Posted on 2008/12/13 22:15
all of griffons pvc's are smiling and chubby. they look nice though. regarding this ovc, i didn't buy it, nor plan to. need to make a new cabinet for figures now.
(ID #410547) Posted on 2008/12/13 22:26
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
i have to agree with everyone else who is pointing out her face it just seems..... strange Love the clothes
(ID #410549) Posted on 2008/12/13 22:30
hmmm i ordered this o.o. Wana collect all the Gothic punk Haruhi series.
(ID #410559) Posted on 2008/12/13 22:44
4th Year Designer Uni Slave
Mine apparently left Japan via EMS yesterday... ...not a huge fan of the character herself, but I loved the outfit.
(ID #410570) Posted on 2008/12/13 23:04
Overall it's not too bad.
(ID #410571) Posted on 2008/12/13 23:07
yea put i prefer the other want that is coming out, the one for the band. That one is gorgeous!
(ID #410578) Posted on 2008/12/13 23:20
it looks quite good, but then I think the face is not done well.
(ID #410590) Posted on 2008/12/13 23:36
Student
The face could be better and the eyes look like decals, most figures now have eyes that look like decals
(ID #410613) Posted on 2008/12/14 00:01
I still like this one, but not sure if I'd buy it.
(ID #410618) Posted on 2008/12/14 00:10
doesn't look like Mikuru to me.... but for overall it's not bad.
(ID #410628) Posted on 2008/12/14 00:26
the details of the outfit is awsome. I am glad that i had ordered her :)
(ID #410630) Posted on 2008/12/14 00:29
website/graphic designer
I think the nose should be a little higher and the lips a little bigger. Minimum editing done but I think it looks more like Mikuru http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn444/furudango/mikuru.jpg Otherwise I don't mind the shiny skirt and the figure is a great addition to any collection.
(ID #410644) Posted on 2008/12/14 00:43
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
It's detailed and such but I just don't get the Mikuru vibe from this one...
(ID #410645) Posted on 2008/12/14 00:43
Ugh, years on and Griffon is still failing at faces. All their figures have this godawfully vacant look.
(ID #410671) Posted on 2008/12/14 01:14
Trying to become a blogger.
I should be putting her on my shelf next to Gothic Haruhi by next week. Very excited!
(ID #410702) Posted on 2008/12/14 01:48
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
I really like the design ^^ But I'm not planning to get her XD
(ID #410714) Posted on 2008/12/14 01:55
Amateur novelist
That looks great, and I'm not even a Mikuru fan 0_o
(ID #410817) Posted on 2008/12/14 03:52
Student artist
T.T I wish I had some money
(ID #410818) Posted on 2008/12/14 03:52
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
She's awesome. The hard part is that I want all gothloli and all band haruhi figures.... T_T A bit too much for my pocket.
(ID #410843) Posted on 2008/12/14 04:15
I ordered it months and months ago, to go next to my ONLY other figure. Goth Lolita Haruhi.
(ID #410860) Posted on 2008/12/14 04:42
Mine is still in the mail from PlayAsia apparently, can't wait... Mikuru looks gosu-punk-tastic. I promise to take good care of her and every ruffle in her skirt until the sad day we do part.
(ID #410886) Posted on 2008/12/14 05:41
ordered it too, and I'm glad to see that it's standard lives up to the prototype version.
(ID #410888) Posted on 2008/12/14 05:46
I don't like figures with shinny decal eyes that look like paper stickers.
(ID #410894) Posted on 2008/12/14 06:00
Looks good, except for the face...
(ID #410918) Posted on 2008/12/14 06:47
i don't like the hair to much...but its still super hot
(ID #410921) Posted on 2008/12/14 06:51
Her I eyes look like the have a fire in them.0.0
(ID #410927) Posted on 2008/12/14 07:18
The only odd part I don't like is the way her mouth's done, makes it her look...different, otherwise I like this gothic punk style, so no regret ordering it
(ID #410936) Posted on 2008/12/14 07:46
Student
Her face reminds me of adult Mikuru? o_o;
(ID #410944) Posted on 2008/12/14 07:58
.NET/Web Developer
They delayed this too much that I cancelled it and pre-ordered the GSC haruhi coming out in march instead. No regrets here. ^^ Don't like her eyes here. I don't think it was that way in the preview pictures before. I love the outfit though
(ID #410976) Posted on 2008/12/14 08:56
I saw this and immediately had to preorder it as well as dig up the corresponding gothloli Haruhi that was released before it. From the pictures, it doesn't seem to look as good as the promotional ones (the eyes especially look a bit off), but it's a simple formula for me: Asahina + Goth Punk = BUY.
(ID #411016) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:49
Martial arts SLAM-dancer, anime-gaming otaku, defender of Ash and Mistys love
Kawaii! :D Another adorable Mikuru. ^_^
(ID #411022) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:03
IT support
kyon's sister will grow up and look like this hehe...
(ID #411024) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:15
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
Like OMG !!! I LOVE it !!! ^^ mikuru looks extremely good ^^ love her !!! ^^ i will get her ^^
(ID #411045) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:46
doesn't look like mikuru but she's still really cute though *drool
(ID #411254) Posted on 2008/12/14 14:07
This Figma do look cute with the punk outfit!
(ID #411382) Posted on 2008/12/14 16:41
Don't know who she is really, so I guess the face doesn't bother me. I'd like it just for the outfit, it's rather cute. Is it just the way she's standing, or does her left eye look.. bigger?
(ID #411405) Posted on 2008/12/14 17:14
I really like this figure even not being gothic <3 <3 It may not look as the real Mikuru, but I think it's well done and she looks really good.
(ID #411422) Posted on 2008/12/14 18:03
anime/cosplay events organizer
definitely a GET but it made my wallet crai TAT
(ID #411439) Posted on 2008/12/14 18:34
It looks really great,easily one of the best mikuru figures.
(ID #411688) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:37
I think they did her face this way to portray the older mikuru..
(ID #411701) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:51
Gamer, the hardcore kind
I agree that as a Mikuru figure it's mediocre, but on it's own it's epic win. Definitely a want! I don't if anyone else was thinking this, but my thoughts actually went straight to Tanaka Reina and her awesome punk style: http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t160/even248/Tanaka%20Reina/img20070424135142.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t160/even248/Tanaka%20Reina/6a00cd970085364cd50109810b3a96000c-.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t160/even248/Tanaka%20Reina/6a00cd970085364cd50109810b3ab9000c-.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t160/even248/Tanaka%20Reina/6a00cd970085364cd50109810b3abb000c-.jpg
(ID #411839) Posted on 2008/12/15 00:55
Her outfit looks really nice and detailed. Though its a bit pricey. Hair looks kinda dull to me.
(ID #411957) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:15
She looks really cool:) But is the face seems a little off
(ID #412061) Posted on 2008/12/15 03:54
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
Looks so much better than the Haruhi trio in concert dress...Must GET@!@@@@1!!1
(ID #412165) Posted on 2008/12/15 06:03
Looks really adorable but I do agree that the hair looks kinda weird.
(ID #412641) Posted on 2008/12/15 13:33
the last Female Otaku
I like the outfit but not the face... * x * ;;
(ID #413470) Posted on 2008/12/16 07:36
I ordered months ago, the wait is long. :'(
(ID #414659) Posted on 2008/12/17 02:11
nice but needs more facial expression..
(ID #416236) Posted on 2008/12/18 08:16
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
I own one similar to this, but in another pose and much smaller.
(ID #420598) Posted on 2008/12/21 23:01
I'll get this after the Christmas. It's already waiting for me in the local post office, but didn't have enough time to get it earlier. It really took a long time before they released her. But I'm sure it was worth the wait.
(ID #424527) Posted on 2008/12/25 03:30
Love her!
(ID #434739) Posted on 2009/01/04 09:00
Student / Free Thinker/ Mild Otaku
This is on my list for sure. =]
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