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Kotobukiya Kureha

 
Kotobukiya Kureha
Cute but not as nice as the Max Factory version IMHO. Which do you prefer?
More pics at Akiba Hobby.
Posted on 2007/11/25 15:31
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
FatBastard in hostage negotiations
Hungarian Pole Vaulter
Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
I tend to like mid-action poses better as with this one. As well I like Kotobukiya's quality for its figures. I doubt there is any cast-off on this figure though like Max factory. Is that why you like the other one more Danny? XP
(ID #9871) Posted on 2007/11/26 06:46
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
You are right, she lacks some moe potential on this version.

Here is my verdict:
- Strong points: dynamic pose, charming look, flowing hair, wooden stand;
- Weak points: shiny skin (due to the material used), hair is stuck to the forefront, smaller bust (I know, I know...).

Summary: I prefer the Max Factory version which is superior, but this Kotobukiya version makes a nice alternative. Get both of them? ;)
(ID #9873) Posted on 2007/11/26 06:49
Astrana in Calgary, Canada
Student
Registered on 2007/08/15 11:20
I agree. I prefer details and material for my figures, so max factory one is defenitly better. but i wouldnt mind both lol
(ID #9879) Posted on 2007/11/26 07:13
JapanAnime in Hilversum, Holland
Student Business Economics
Registered on 2007/08/05 18:23
I don't think the wooden stand will make it to the production stadium. Nonetheless she might be my very first Kotobukiya figure. ^^
(ID #9885) Posted on 2007/11/26 07:44
samejima in Philippines
Otaku/Gadgeteer/Deadman
Registered on 2007/01/10 19:27
I think I pretty much prefer this. Her face is moe-er and the pose than the maxfac version.
(ID #9901) Posted on 2007/11/26 10:20
lu-k in Bayonne, France
Software Developer
Registered on 2007/01/07 21:55
Definitely prefer Max Factory one for the face, but the pose of Koto's is great. 
(ID #9906) Posted on 2007/11/26 10:37
shiva diva in シンガポール
closet hikikomori
Registered on 2007/10/25 10:45
I'd prefer the shading of her clothes & hair from Max Factory. And yes the expression on her face, like what lu-k said.

However I like the pose and that wooden base from Kotobukiya better. 

hmm doesn't hurt to have another Kureha I guess! 
(ID #9923) Posted on 2007/11/26 12:52
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
I like the bukkake version, do you remember that one?
(ID #9933) Posted on 2007/11/26 13:25
Music Producer/Delivery Driver
Registered on 2007/06/12 08:57
whats with the massive ankle bashers???
(ID #9942) Posted on 2007/11/26 14:04
Jonny Boy in California
Student, Photographer, Paintballer,
Registered on 2007/10/10 12:39
Your Max Factory one is a lot better.
(ID #9947) Posted on 2007/11/26 15:01
heartbreak in Malaysia
Student
Registered on 2007/09/16 01:53
this figure would be really great if not for the freaking big cloth on her hands... those covered her body way too much, unlike in the maxfactory ver, which that 'thing' did not block her body at all.. honestly it would have been a great figure, if not for that..
(ID #9956) Posted on 2007/11/26 16:15
knetye in USA
ARTIST
Registered on 2007/07/03 16:38
i prefer tis version more . better flow  in the pose i do like the max factory version but this figure its in wit my collection better. kotobukiya rocks so ill et this first and its prob. a whole lot cheaper.
(ID #9957) Posted on 2007/11/26 16:16
kintaro in Pineville North Carolina
Student
Registered on 2007/04/24 20:19
I like this one alot! The face may not be as perfect as the MF one, but its not bad at all. If it's any cheaper than the MF version I'll definitely try and get it.
(ID #9965) Posted on 2007/11/26 17:52
thefrikking in Spain
Imperial Guard
Registered on 2007/08/18 06:30
Indeed, the Max Factory is better, in things like details on clothes, or like many other says, the face and pose, but this one is very fine also, but i prefer the other(in fact, I already have it :)
(ID #9977) Posted on 2007/11/26 22:03
Trent in Minnesota
Otaku
Registered on 2007/02/10 15:13
This just looks of a much lesser quality than the other, I would not buy this
(ID #9983) Posted on 2007/11/26 22:29
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
Max Factory's Kureha version is much superior compared to Kotobukiya but Kotobukiya's figure poses are beautiful and dynamic ^^
(ID #10082) Posted on 2007/11/27 05:53
CyberSynaptic in Northern California
Lab Technician
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:10
I actually like this one a lot more than the Max Factory version.  I perfer the pose and I love the "movement" shown on her costume and hair.  I'm already planning on getting Claclacan, Xecty and Seena when they get released in the US, and I'll be happy to add her as well.
(ID #10100) Posted on 2007/11/27 07:01
Fummofu in Indonesia
Registered on 2007/09/18 13:12
I Prefer Max, i love the detail. i hope another character will be release soon  
(ID #10106) Posted on 2007/11/27 07:23
McKlain in Spain
Web Designer
Registered on 2007/05/11 17:10
She needs a sword.
(ID #10115) Posted on 2007/11/27 09:45
gdraco in Malaysia
Student
Registered on 2007/08/18 22:45
I prefer MF version...
Too bad that it's not of the same scale as the Kotobukiya's others Shining Wind figures...
Or maybe MF will have it's own series?
This one is not bad too...
More dynamic in term of pose...
But can't help but feel like the left arm's a l'il odd, even when looking at the shot of the back of the figure...
(ID #16061) Posted on 2007/12/20 17:15
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