Tue 2008/12/16 12:54
This gorgeous 1/7 scale of Max factory Mikuru should be up for preorder at your fave online retailer. Due out next April - more pics at GSC. Tis one of the nicest figures of her I've seen.
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Engineering Student
I actually don't like this one. Just doesn't look like Mikuru to me. >_<
(ID #413768) Posted on 2008/12/16 12:28
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
Same, I prefer the Gothic Lolita One ^_^
(ID #413777) Posted on 2008/12/16 12:32
Engineering Student
Same here, just don't have the money to get here...
(ID #413837) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:02
very hot!
(ID #417470) Posted on 2008/12/19 06:53
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
cute very cute wait watch her leg that isn't a natural position for a leg o.O it looks twisted does anyone else find so?
(ID #413772) Posted on 2008/12/16 12:29
Otaku-in-training
Yeah. Her does look kinda twisted. Creepy...
(ID #413779) Posted on 2008/12/16 12:33
She's like doing that exorcist's thing >_< cute outfit though.
(ID #413830) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:01
Developer/Student
I might have to warm up the PVC when I get it and give it a little twist to correct it.
(ID #413836) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:02
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
@ paragdigmshift wouldn't that damage the figure T-T @ yuki i did try to do it and almost broke my leg -_-" probably as i am a guy.. guys are less flexible than girls @ soulfrnge hmmm that is probably true maybe they are trying to remind us that them can bend more than is O_O @rishidan yes it does look as if it is bowed and going to break o.O there are sooo many weird positions in this figure that it looks freaky... i know what you mean she was supposed to be very cute and great but the feet has spoilt is >_< @Onii-chan & Kirakun ok if you buy it be sure to tell me how it worked i am sure allot of us are inquisitive about the quality of it in real life. Be sure to tell us please ^^ overall i guess that the from the replies that i have received finalizes my opinion the leg is in an unnatural position and that turned some people off but if you don't look at the leg it is pretty cute and i am sure most of you agree ^^
(ID #414421) Posted on 2008/12/16 22:07
The pose is possible if you're moving, to keep that leg and the body in that position in a static way is immpossible.
(ID #414588) Posted on 2008/12/17 01:08
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
agreed ^^" i still can't do it though >_<
(ID #415924) Posted on 2008/12/17 23:26
Blogger & Former Tentacle Support
The leg does look twisted, but I still like this figure.
(ID #414723) Posted on 2008/12/17 03:36
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
Agree! O_O
(ID #413846) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:05
Self Employee NEET
Oh, you right....
(ID #413857) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:09
Nyoro-n...
It may look twisted, but it is a possible pose. try doing it urself, but be careful and maintain balance ^^;
(ID #413937) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:57
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
@ paragdigmshift wouldn't that damage the figure T-T @ yuki i did try to do it and almost broke my leg -_-" probably as i am a guy.. guys are less flexible than girls @ soulfrnge hmmm that is probably true maybe they are trying to remind us that them can bend more than is O_O @rishidan yes it does look as if it is bowed and going to break o.O there are sooo many weird positions in this figure that it looks freaky... i know what you mean she was supposed to be very cute and great but the feet has spoilt is >_< @Onii-chan & Kirakun ok if you buy it be sure to tell me how it worked i am sure allot of us are inquisitive about the quality of it in real life. Be sure to tell us please ^^ overall i guess that the from the replies that i have received finalizes my opinion the leg is in an unnatural position and that turned some people off but if you don't look at the leg it is pretty cute and i am sure most of you agree ^^
(ID #414422) Posted on 2008/12/16 22:07
it is possible but it looks really awkward, since you really have to twist it lol
(ID #413947) Posted on 2008/12/16 14:03
Student & Part time worker in a Day Care
ah i guess they didn't do anything to fix it since the last time she was posted up.
(ID #413972) Posted on 2008/12/16 14:21
amatuer bum
Well, it has been noted that the Japanese are much more contorted than us gaijins. Like how they are able to bend more at the knees and such. Maybe this is just another example ?
(ID #413988) Posted on 2008/12/16 14:34
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
@ paragdigmshift wouldn't that damage the figure T-T @ yuki i did try to do it and almost broke my leg -_-" probably as i am a guy.. guys are less flexible than girls @ soulfrnge hmmm that is probably true maybe they are trying to remind us that them can bend more than is O_O @rishidan yes it does look as if it is bowed and going to break o.O there are sooo many weird positions in this figure that it looks freaky... i know what you mean she was supposed to be very cute and great but the feet has spoilt is >_< @Onii-chan & Kirakun ok if you buy it be sure to tell me how it worked i am sure allot of us are inquisitive about the quality of it in real life. Be sure to tell us please ^^ overall i guess that the from the replies that i have received finalizes my opinion the leg is in an unnatural position and that turned some people off but if you don't look at the leg it is pretty cute and i am sure most of you agree ^^ (sorry for posting this more than once i taught it would have gone to the bottom of the comments Dx)
(ID #414423) Posted on 2008/12/16 22:08
You're totally right, the angle is SOOOOO odd that seems like she's going to pop her hip out of the joint. Maybe it's just me but her left leg looks like it's bowed so much that it's about to pop out of joint, too. Everything from the waist up is very nice but, to me at least, it's a total and complete failure from the waist to feet. This totally sucks too because I really wanted to like this one.
(ID #414085) Posted on 2008/12/16 16:02
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
@ paragdigmshift wouldn't that damage the figure T-T @ yuki i did try to do it and almost broke my leg -_-" probably as i am a guy.. guys are less flexible than girls @ soulfrnge hmmm that is probably true maybe they are trying to remind us that them can bend more than is O_O @rishidan yes it does look as if it is bowed and going to break o.O there are sooo many weird positions in this figure that it looks freaky... i know what you mean she was supposed to be very cute and great but the feet has spoilt is >_< @Onii-chan & Kirakun ok if you buy it be sure to tell me how it worked i am sure allot of us are inquisitive about the quality of it in real life. Be sure to tell us please ^^ overall i guess that the from the replies that i have received finalizes my opinion the leg is in an unnatural position and that turned some people off but if you don't look at the leg it is pretty cute and i am sure most of you agree ^^
(ID #414425) Posted on 2008/12/16 22:08
Bure Bure Bure Bure...
(ID #414203) Posted on 2008/12/16 17:31
The leg is not gonna stop me! Im still gonna get it! >.< Im sure it'll turn out alrite if not they wouldnt have released it.
(ID #414350) Posted on 2008/12/16 20:29
agreed this is sad T_T
(ID #414384) Posted on 2008/12/16 21:04
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
@ paragdigmshift wouldn't that damage the figure T-T @ yuki i did try to do it and almost broke my leg -_-" probably as i am a guy.. guys are less flexible than girls @ soulfrnge hmmm that is probably true maybe they are trying to remind us that them can bend more than is O_O @rishidan yes it does look as if it is bowed and going to break o.O there are sooo many weird positions in this figure that it looks freaky... i know what you mean she was supposed to be very cute and great but the feet has spoilt is >_< @Onii-chan & Kirakun ok if you buy it be sure to tell me how it worked i am sure allot of us are inquisitive about the quality of it in real life. Be sure to tell us please ^^ overall i guess that the from the replies that i have received finalizes my opinion the leg is in an unnatural position and that turned some people off but if you don't look at the leg it is pretty cute and i am sure most of you agree ^^
(ID #414427) Posted on 2008/12/16 22:09
^^ hey dude. we got it the first time. no need to post it 5 times in a row. are you trying to increase post counts to take part in contests? bad way. naughty boy.
(ID #414696) Posted on 2008/12/17 03:06
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
i know i apologize i wanted it to come down to the bottom (because it has in the previous posts) but whenever i did it kept staying there >_< still new to the site so i will have some problems so if i caused any inconvenience to anyone here at DC i am sorry. ~gomenasai~
(ID #415929) Posted on 2008/12/17 23:29
She looks like a nurse from Silent Hill to me O_oU
(ID #414558) Posted on 2008/12/17 00:34
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
hmmmmm o.o come to think about it yess she does o.o
(ID #415932) Posted on 2008/12/17 23:30
http://animenlife.blogspot.com
It all depends of the point of view... Lol!!
(ID #414729) Posted on 2008/12/17 03:43
very cute... but doesn;t look like Mikuru to me. The price is also scary :(
(ID #413804) Posted on 2008/12/16 12:46
College student, Software Engineer, Otaku
she looks much cuter than the goth loli one but dam, 7800 yen for one...pass
(ID #413818) Posted on 2008/12/16 12:55
US Navy Sailor
Thats the price! Dang, pass. Deffinetly pass. I spend about that for out of print rare figures, not newly released one if I can help it.
(ID #414055) Posted on 2008/12/16 15:34
Though not as wonderful as Haruhi...Mikuru is instant get for me!
(ID #413821) Posted on 2008/12/16 12:56
Too many
That's a great looking figure, not quite as appealing as Haruhi but still an impressive release! :D
(ID #413831) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:01
It's cute, but the one I really want is the Yuki... ^_^
(ID #413858) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:09
My resolution for next year is to attempt to collect all 3 of them.
(ID #413872) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:14
ditto
(ID #414411) Posted on 2008/12/16 21:46
Otaku, High School Student, Aspiring Animator
I'm a Mikuru fan but this figure just doesn't seem like Mikuru to me. I'd much rather get Haruhi and Nagato.
(ID #413887) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:23
I like Mikuru the most out of the SOS dan. This figure is no doubt very cute, but it still doesn't make the cut. As some other members have already mentioned, the figure's leg is twisted and it is a potential leaner. Also, is it just me or not, Mikuru's mouth seems to be too large. Unless you are a really big die hard fan and must have to collect all three of them, I would pass this one.
(ID #413892) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:26
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
i agree the mouth and legs are major turn offs and can hinder most people's decision to get the model but overall if those elements are changed (mouth and leg) i am sure she would be very cute ^^ don't u agree?
(ID #414430) Posted on 2008/12/16 22:11
Otaku
I order Haruhi but I will pass Mikuru and Nagato
(ID #413893) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:27
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
Danny, can you indicate me an online figures store that delivers even in Brazil? Thanks!
(ID #413900) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:34
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Felipe, I'm also from Brazil, and I'm waiting for an order I made on Hobby Search. I bought on preorder, and I think it'll be release this month yet. When I receive it I'll make a full post at my blog explaining how the whole deal went.
(ID #413969) Posted on 2008/12/16 14:18
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
Thanks! I'll be tuned in your blog for it! And thanks for the tip!
(ID #414369) Posted on 2008/12/16 20:48
No, iprefer the haruhi!
(ID #413932) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:54
Scientist, unemployed.
If I have the money when it comes out, I will probably order the whole set, along with a few others I've been looking at. Though, that depends on a job coming soon.
(ID #413933) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:55
Nyoro-n...
Definitely getting this, actually the whole set ^^
(ID #413939) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:58
Student, Freelance Artist
She's cute! However, she doesn't strike my fancy enough :( I prefer the Haruhi figure in this case.
(ID #413941) Posted on 2008/12/16 13:59
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Weird... I'm almost shure I already replied to a post about this same very figure in this same very blog. Anyways, DO WANT. Along with all other SOSdan band figures. Too bad I don't have the money
(ID #413959) Posted on 2008/12/16 14:11
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
I already ordered her but thanks for the heads up Danny. Hopefully the last one will be out in May...
(ID #413960) Posted on 2008/12/16 14:12
She looks very nice. I'm not sure if I'm going to get her yet.
(ID #413986) Posted on 2008/12/16 14:33
Definitely cute, but it just doesn't look like the Mikuru I know.
(ID #414014) Posted on 2008/12/16 15:01
not a big fan of pink, give her black clothes then its another story!
(ID #414034) Posted on 2008/12/16 15:18
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
I think this is better than the Gothloli Mikuru... Anyone else agrees?
(ID #414043) Posted on 2008/12/16 15:28
I don't think I'll have enough money to order Mikuru :(
(ID #414059) Posted on 2008/12/16 15:36
Blackjack dealler & Anime Otaku
I'm sooo super excited about this Mikuru figure. I already have Haruhi on preorder. Now I'm just waiting for Yuki and then my plan for world domination through music will be complete
(ID #414060) Posted on 2008/12/16 15:36
Cute, but I hope there's something that comes with it to support it...
(ID #414080) Posted on 2008/12/16 15:59
NEET
Yeah, agreeing with people who say the foot placement really looks off. That's one hell of an awkward position to place one's feet.
(ID #414091) Posted on 2008/12/16 16:07
Hmm, not the best Mikuru figure imho.
(ID #414121) Posted on 2008/12/16 16:35
Muscle cramp.. lol. Actually the leg doesn't really matter to me. The problem is my wallet..
(ID #414164) Posted on 2008/12/16 17:12
anime/cosplay events organizer
my wallet...it cry in tears TAT
(ID #414179) Posted on 2008/12/16 17:20
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
I think this is the best Asahina Mikuru figures so far, the pose isnt boring (it shows lots of motion involved) :D well in my opinion though. tee-hee.
(ID #414206) Posted on 2008/12/16 17:33
Hotdog Repairman
I preordered Haruhi, but I'll wait on Mikuru.
(ID #414240) Posted on 2008/12/16 18:01
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Unfortunately I'm skipping Mikuru to complete the set as I am planning to get Yuki. Haruhi is already on pre-order.
(ID #414245) Posted on 2008/12/16 18:12
Game Designer & 2D Artist
No, too much haruhi and mikuru for the time being, and I'm trying to cut back :)
(ID #414268) Posted on 2008/12/16 18:34
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
I said it on the last post about her but I'll say it again. I really like her and I would get her if only it wasn't for her leg positioning. Its just really sticking out for me and it ruins the figure imo.
(ID #414310) Posted on 2008/12/16 19:20
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
I'll be going for poseable figures next year. Might stop on static and statues.
(ID #414311) Posted on 2008/12/16 19:21
Yup. Looks more like Mikuru than the Gothloli one. I know her pose is supposed to look very dynamic, but her leg is a bit too twisted.
(ID #414327) Posted on 2008/12/16 19:50
.NET/Web Developer
Lovely figure. I just love that dress of hers. ^^
(ID #414343) Posted on 2008/12/16 20:17
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
i agree with the statements about looking more like her than gothpunk Mikuru (I think that's the one people are talking about). Extreme leg, but still extremely cute lol. Love her boots and leggings
(ID #414355) Posted on 2008/12/16 20:33
I'll give the manufacturer credit for keeping the figure as close to the illustration it's based from as possible. Both Mikuru and Haruhi from this set were almost dead on from the illustration(s), but Yuki is altered quite a bit. I absolutely love both the colour and the style of her dress (very flower-like and adorable) as well as the tambourine, but Mikuru's expression seems very strange. As Judau Ashta pointed out, her mouth is too big and makes her face lose its appeal. This is one of my major complaints for quite a few of the Haruhi figures out there too. Along with the simplicity of Mikuru's hair, this figure just doesn't cut it. That's a judgement made even prior to the rest of you pointing out the awkwardness of her leg position! *Facepalm* I hadn't even noticed that before reading everyone's comments! My credit card is screaming at me anyhow from all the figure purchases I've made in the past month (Merry Christmas to me!), but if I were to put my money towards a Mikuru figure, I'd go with the goth loli one (or opt for the Haruhi from this set instead). Sadly, I've yet to see a Yuki figure fantastic enough to knock my socks off. *Sigh* =^_^=
(ID #414358) Posted on 2008/12/16 20:38
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
agree with u totally ^^
(ID #414435) Posted on 2008/12/16 22:15
I rally like this one. I see the poll shows people feel differently. I don't care for the character at all in the story, but i love this figure. I wouldn't mind getting all 3.
(ID #414362) Posted on 2008/12/16 20:43
Why ther's not a Max Factory's Mikuru with school uniform? My Haruhi is very lonely...
(ID #414389) Posted on 2008/12/16 21:14
Mh ... strange. I don't know if i like this figure or not. But there will be something missing, if i have only Haruhi and Yuki, so i will get definitly this Mikuru.
(ID #414466) Posted on 2008/12/16 22:51
Looks great, will definitely be getting this one... My Gosu Punk Mikuru just came in the mail yesterday, so she will have good company. ^^
(ID #414474) Posted on 2008/12/16 22:59
Made a news post on Sankaku about this figure, if any are interested. I included some images of the original source illustrations, also.
(ID #414591) Posted on 2008/12/17 01:10
From the waist up she's really cute, but there's just something about that leg....
(ID #414501) Posted on 2008/12/16 23:27
Very pretty but it looks like they modeled it just moments before an accident on stage ^^;
(ID #414534) Posted on 2008/12/16 23:59
At first glance, i thought it was Kyon's sister all grown up.
(ID #414548) Posted on 2008/12/17 00:22
I'm a sucker for the one eye thing.
(ID #414634) Posted on 2008/12/17 01:52
not on my want list just cause of the leg. even though she's cute and i have about 4 haruhi's with me now (not counting puchi nendoroids)
(ID #414700) Posted on 2008/12/17 03:10
Aeronautical Engineer
One of the better Mikuru figures I have seen... Would get this and the goth-loli one if only I had money T_T
(ID #414706) Posted on 2008/12/17 03:15
Very nice, though the bending of the back leg looks a bit painful - you'd have to be very supple to do that in real life!
(ID #414814) Posted on 2008/12/17 05:31
The gothic lolita one looks better. I would only get this if I was collecting the whole set.
(ID #414989) Posted on 2008/12/17 09:06
I'l definitely be getting this after looking at the Haruhi version. I'll get all 3.
(ID #415093) Posted on 2008/12/17 10:11
There's something weird about this figure, it doesn't looks like Mikuru. I'm not a big fan of her but I prefer to buy the Haruhi extravaganza first, but I don't have any money left so right now that's irrelevant ^^. Greetings.
(ID #415114) Posted on 2008/12/17 10:32
Audio Engineer
I would consider this if I hadn't already bought 2 beautiful Mikuru figurines. Also in this particular line of figurines Yuki is overwhelmingly awesome in my opinion, I have my sights set on only her stage rendition for now.
(ID #415142) Posted on 2008/12/17 10:54
Isn't this the same one that got criticised for the wierd leg pose? If only the leg was fixed I might consider getting it... but then again, Gothic Loli seems to suit Mikuru more.
(ID #415267) Posted on 2008/12/17 12:20
Student
Very cute figure, I agree that the leg is kind of unusually twisted. If anyone can replicate the pose then it would probably put the issue to rest.
(ID #415344) Posted on 2008/12/17 13:17
hoping to get this one as i'm planning to have the 3 haruhi girls in concert ver (as i already have the nendo version :))
(ID #415443) Posted on 2008/12/17 14:25
website/graphic designer
I can barely manage the pose, but it's quite dynamic so you would only hold it for a split second. I think it would've been better if her foot wasn't facing inwards so much at the very least. Otherwise, I love the dress, boots and stockings, so cute~
(ID #415483) Posted on 2008/12/17 14:51
I don't really know if I going to buy this since her leg is mess up, but I really like her dress. So maybe, I still thinking.
(ID #415521) Posted on 2008/12/17 15:23
Martial arts SLAM-dancer, anime-gaming otaku, defender of Ash and Mistys love
This sweet piece of kawaiiness is on my to buy list. :D
(ID #415540) Posted on 2008/12/17 15:49
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
ooo Mikuru ^^ this is a good figure >.< yet the Mikuru goth lolita was a but better ^^ but i would still get both ^^
(ID #416084) Posted on 2008/12/18 03:02
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
Still bothered by that left leg. And the original Max Factory version of Mikuru is so perfect in my eyes that I'm finding hard to appreciate this new one, even her face...
(ID #416218) Posted on 2008/12/18 07:33
By looking at her left foot, she seems just about to trip, which would makes sense since it's Mikuru :3 . Otherwise, I don't see how she could end in that odd position.
(ID #416254) Posted on 2008/12/18 08:46
Gorgeously cute, leg doesn't bother me as it seems feasible during motion, and this figure captures one heck of a lot of motion and moesome.
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