Wed 2008/01/23 22:55
Another contender for the worlds worst figure - this Shana from Yujin retails for 3,990 yen. More pics at AmiAmi.
Posted on Wed 2008/01/23 22:55 by
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Wow! Pretty- ugly if you ask me... These people sure like degrading our favourite anime characters...
(ID #23186) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:02
What exactly were they going for? Would look better if they just cut their losses and cover up this monstrosity so they could at least sell it as a mummy.
(ID #23188) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:03
well at least it's cheaper then previous figure
(ID #23189) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:03
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Goodness... What have they done to my Shana! Grrrrrrr..!! I'm soo offended! ... Well, at 3,990 yen, perhaps they sacrificed quality and chose to target those with lower budgets?
(ID #23190) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:03
Part human, part student, 100% loser
LOL, sacrifice quality?! I don't think there's much of a difference, even if they upped the budget...
(ID #23191) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:07
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
So.. they actually have that reputation of being a bad figure manufacturer? ^^
(ID #23197) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:11
Well, I just looked at the figures in their official site and besides the Rozen Maiden ones, certain Capcom-related figures and a aloha-swimsuit blonde girl, there was not much to see about. (Not to say most of their figures are relatively *mumble* not good at all *mumble*). Just see for yourselves. The truth is in the eyes of the beholder. ^^;
(ID #23201) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:26
@D_Blade, The "EYES of the beholder"? Lol, I know I look for truth there. Lol. Ahhhh... its "truth is in the eye of the beholder", just so you know. I agree though, usually a company that has bad figures isnt going to put out a fantastic one all of a sudden. Im sure it happens, but its rare.
(ID #23251) Posted on 2008/01/24 22:39
*Kicks an "s" out* There, it's repaired now. ^^;
(ID #23266) Posted on 2008/01/24 23:38
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
D blade, You're right, they seem to make only a handful of good figures. Like this Kooh for example ^^ http://www.yujin-figure.com/srdx/info/2007/0501.html
(ID #23334) Posted on 2008/01/25 03:14
@Benjamin: Yep, nice, but what with the mace/hammer? XD
(ID #23504) Posted on 2008/01/25 17:20
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
That's her golf stick ^^ She's from PangYa, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangya#Characters
(ID #23507) Posted on 2008/01/25 17:30
hey at least the price is cheaper. but then again it's still not worth the money getting this.
use the money to get more worthwhile things, like 20 over cup noodles and eat yourself silly. anyone with me? ('~')
(ID #23192) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:08
Part human, part student, 100% loser
I'm with you buddy! Wish Singapore had miso flavoured cup noodles...
(ID #23194) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:09
Nissin Cup Noodles for the win! ^^
(ID #23196) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:11
radical anime fan in Singapore; starting to freeze up. Mmm, end-of-year weather. (登録日: 2007/01/25 21:20)
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
If someone told me to choose between eating 50 cup noodles and buying that figure, I'd sooner give you three the noodles and eat 50 plastic cups. Because even if I can't afford ne with a higher cost and quality buying this is like demeaning Shana. *continues tirade*
(ID #23212) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:39
i rather have 50 cup nudes.
(ID #23227) Posted on 2008/01/24 16:26
True, the price is cheaper, though the figure is still horrible lol. I'm a Shana fan but I'm not going to put down that much cash for something like that.
(ID #23260) Posted on 2008/01/24 23:22
Well, she seems angry for a good reason... 1)Failed fanservice 2)Seemingly dislocated body parts... Wait, she is supposed to be a dynamic figure?! 3)What is with that support?! 4)Complete lack of detail (hair mostly) and dull Nietono no Shana. 5)Completely pissed-off face (You could almost read "Urusai, urusai, urusai!!" on her lips. Sad, because even a melon pan wouldn't give her smile back. Seriously, they should have let her have a smile or at least a neutral expression on her face. I'd go like that for a little while more but I'll stop there. What I like in this figure? The melon pan. XD
(ID #23193) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:08
Oh by the way, maybe not the worst figure ever, but the worst Shana I've ever seen, hands down. I'd never thought I'd see a failed rendition of her, btw.
(ID #23195) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:10
I bet that's a guy wearing a red wig (( = _ = ));
(ID #23204) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:28
(University)Student and Mcdonalds Grease monkey.
Well I've seen worse frankly lol. Like those awful Haruhi ones.... Least the joints on this one are a little better hidden. And she doesnt have massive shoulders lol. Hey, just had a thought, would toy companies like Yujin or Goodsmile etc, come on this site to see what kind of verdict the fans have given?
(ID #23205) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:29
Meimi132, wouldn't they feel discouraged by harsh group criticism? (Can I say "bashing" here?) But if it can help them get feedback for better figures in the future... (However, they should go for pre-versions and surveys before releasing anything, to minimize risks)
(ID #23214) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:47
(University)Student and Mcdonalds Grease monkey.
I'd call it bashing lol... But really we're just telling as we see 'em. One could call it "constructive criticsm" maybe?
(ID #23237) Posted on 2008/01/24 18:36
Well, the ways of interpreting it/putting words on feelings are different, but the result remains the same... When a figure sucks, it sucks. Thanks for the discussion. ^^
(ID #23243) Posted on 2008/01/24 19:24
radical anime fan in Singapore; starting to freeze up. Mmm, end-of-year weather. (登録日: 2007/01/25 21:20)
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
I'm no great shakes at judging figures, but this is ridiculous. In the figure-making world there shouldn't be such a policy as cutting costs to target lower budgets (if that's what they're doing). The reason figures sell is because people love seeing their fav. anime characters rendered in 3D... An she looks like she just got all her joints dislocated. That would explain the angry look... She'd do a Chucky on the company employees?
(ID #23208) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:37
Well, the only logical outcome from this demonstration of greediness is that no or very few figures will be sold. Quick and simple way to lose money.
(ID #23216) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:54
I give up, each time I post QUALITY figures, Japan churn out newer ones.
(ID #23209) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:37
Lol at Yujin. Their Shining Tears gasha sets were hardly good so I didn't touch them.
(ID #23215) Posted on 2008/01/24 14:51
Game Designer
What ..what is wrong with her neck? Does anyone other than me spot that?
(ID #23220) Posted on 2008/01/24 15:15
You're not the only one, that was the first thing I noticed. Turtle neck sweaters are out for her. :(
(ID #23238) Posted on 2008/01/24 18:37
Ahhhhh! Shana what kind of giant insect stung you for you to have a neck like that?! Noooooooooooooo~!
(ID #23244) Posted on 2008/01/24 19:29
Wow. Another ugly figure.. Thick neck ^^; Why're we getting more candidates for Worst Figure? Maybe we should stick it in an oven too? lol
(ID #23487) Posted on 2008/01/25 15:17
She's got the figure of a ten year old boy and a mouth expression like Arnie. There should be a Shana Figma or Revoltech (unless there is already).(why is she wearing bandages as pantsu?)
(ID #23222) Posted on 2008/01/24 15:34
The Mummy Returns 4: I ran out of toilet paper to wrap myself
(ID #23228) Posted on 2008/01/24 16:30
CEO / GFX
Yujin has been around a very long time. Since the days of anime figures only being available interationally from Japan was by those companies such as Epoch and Yujin. In my opinion, Yujin's figures has been the standard and might have been "revolutionary" about 5-8+ years ago. All we saw then were gasaphons, action figures, cold cast resins, garage kits, etc. Yujin actually made plastic/pvc orientated figures for the market since then. It is almost ahead of it time, if you look at the current market which is flooded beyond repair with the "PVC figure". I do however, see that thier figures has not really improved since then. With the introduction of figure manufacturers such as Good Smile Company, Alter, Max Factory, and more, they set the new standard and always setting newer and better quality figures setting the bar that much higher. If you really think about it, this Shana figure, 5-8 years would have been a fantastic buy. However, in 2008, this is not that great compared to the likes of Max Factory's Flame Haze Shana PVC Figure. Just my 2 cents.
(ID #23230) Posted on 2008/01/24 17:01
Totally agree with Kid Nemo's POV. For now, Yujin's decent product is their gashapon line ups. Id say theyre on par with Bandai. But figure, although theyre bad, you aint see nothing yet. Go look for Sugar Mind and Wafudoh. Now those are on same par as Taki, if not worse =__="
(ID #23247) Posted on 2008/01/24 21:10
The joint system is terrible! This day and age, manufacturers are finding new ways to HIDE them!
(ID #23235) Posted on 2008/01/24 18:02
It looks like it could have been a good figure, but at some time during production, someone whalloped her with an ugly stick. Poor thing
(ID #23236) Posted on 2008/01/24 18:09
.NET/Web Developer
That's nothing compared to the oh so many bootleg figures I see around here. heheh. Ugly as hell.
(ID #23239) Posted on 2008/01/24 18:49
At least this figure isn't as expensive as previous worst figure Yui from Dokyusei 2 but still it is a really bad looking figure...
(ID #23245) Posted on 2008/01/24 20:25
There should be a poll like every 3 months to vote for the worst and best figures.
(ID #23255) Posted on 2008/01/24 23:01
That sounds nice to my ears. I like your idea and I approve of it.
(ID #23268) Posted on 2008/01/24 23:39
Look on the bright side, if no one buys it and a surplus is left, they can stuff them in Happy Meals ^^b
(ID #23277) Posted on 2008/01/24 23:59
Not sure McDo would approve of them... Think of the poor kids. ^^;
(ID #23283) Posted on 2008/01/25 00:09
I say another waste of PVC and an insult to all the Shana fans.
(ID #23311) Posted on 2008/01/25 01:26
onehp (登録日: 2007/12/09 05:23)
Whoa! Her joint is popping a bit! May we burn her?
(ID #23325) Posted on 2008/01/25 02:25
They makers got one thing right: They gave her that pissed off look. Because if any figure were cast as ugly as this, even if it was supposed to be smiling, it'd look all ornery and pissed off.
(ID #23349) Posted on 2008/01/25 04:59
KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!
(ID #23358) Posted on 2008/01/25 05:20
no need to, its not a furry, FIRE is only for furries
(ID #23362) Posted on 2008/01/25 05:39
can one kill a flame haze with fire? afterall they are already fire right? ('~')
(ID #23399) Posted on 2008/01/25 08:27
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
Emperors wrath damn them!! bring out the flamers!!!!
(ID #23430) Posted on 2008/01/25 11:12
OMG!! What did they do to Shana!!? T.T *sits at corner & cries*
(ID #23412) Posted on 2008/01/25 09:20
omg, spoils shana cute image
(ID #23426) Posted on 2008/01/25 10:38
University Student.
Nooooo.... What did Shana do to deserve this?? This is Madness!!
(ID #23446) Posted on 2008/01/25 12:46
This is blasphemy!!
(ID #23490) Posted on 2008/01/25 15:41
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
THIS IS SPARTAAA!!!
(ID #23505) Posted on 2008/01/25 17:23
KICK!!!
(ID #23549) Posted on 2008/01/25 23:48
Looks like a cheap toy where you can get in Singapore's Pasar Malam (Night Market) ==>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasar_malam
(ID #23467) Posted on 2008/01/25 13:53
Part human, part student, 100% loser
At half the price even!
(ID #23627) Posted on 2008/01/26 05:39
Don't think it's THAT bad. I mean, at least they got her face kinda right... It is an action figure though, isn't it? Action figures (Revoltech) are always kinda hard to get right. Anyways, I saw some pretty awful figures last weekend. Like one Bokusatsu Tenshi figure... they not only got the face completely wrong, it also looked huge, flat and deformed (even though it was on a "sexy pose" kinda figure).
(ID #24557) Posted on 2008/01/29 20:53
it looks ugly. SHANA! T_T
(ID #29393) Posted on 2008/02/17 04:36
...Yeah, that was terrible. I'm starting to wish I didn't click on this.
(ID #184637) Posted on 2008/05/10 07:03
She looks just like chucky hehe.
(ID #190325) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:23
Wow. Wha? Some of the figures released these days are just ...wha?
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