Gothpunk Mikuru

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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University Student
http://sunshine-report.com
Wow looks great! Nice pose and the chain belt is awesome. I might just pick this one up.
Delivery Driver | Semi-student
http://www.soulfringe.com/
I like the other mikuru's better. Although this one really accent her boin boin material.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I actually don't mind her skirt's shininess but her face doesn't look mikuru to me lol!
student
agree(^^;)
I agree completely. Very cute clothing, but face is off
Otaku-in-training
http://www.flickr.com/people/terrorhunt/
I agree as well. The color of the hair a bit off.
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
Well whoever she is, I want her! >.<;;;
Student
http://cottondream.blogspot.com/
her face's kinda.. chubby.. O__O
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Yup. Face is off due to excess fat. x_x
University Student
Must be fun to pinch. ^^
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
In hollydays everybody get some extra weight ^^!
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
In holly days everybody get some extra weight ^^!
Website Producer, Amateur Voice Actor
http://storymode.wordpress.com
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.
王オタク x 天才様
http://www.zakarius.com/
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 ^^;
Student
http://nauxolo.awardspace.com/
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...
College Student
I think the skirt's got a nice satiny sheen. The frills and accessories seem really well done too.
Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dramacd/
Even though the clothes are high-quality and detailed, I can't take my eyes off the hair. The coloring and sculpting is superb.
???Confused???
Even though the face is off, the outfit is still awesome...
Warehouse Employee
http://daftline.wordpress.com/
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. ^^
College Freshmen
It looks really nice. I like the accessories like the chain and belt.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Her face reminds me of the older Mikuru, but I got to say, Mikuru is A+ to me.
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
wow! gothpunk goodness!
it shows like the another side of mikuru which is PUNK! ^^
24/7 Otaku / 100% Haruhiist
http://www.zeroaquaduct.com
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.
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
http://burfordus.wordpress.com
Oh if only I had the dosh. This is on the "Must get at all costs" list!
Nekophilia
I'd get one in maid uniform before that. And about the chains, do they rust? ^^;
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com/
Had it ordered. Now it's just waiting for one more of my pre-ordered stuff to be release before mailing it over.
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
http://soonkiong.blogspot.com
Too expensive for me... T.T
大学生
http://justaskeikaku.net23.net
I thought it was adult Mikuru too. Maybe thats why her eyes look so appealing XD
Student
http://konadora.wordpress.com
I don't know... seen this pose way too many times. Just feels so.. um, common and not so unique. D:
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Marshmallows... I suddenly have a craving.
student, otaku in training
I would prefer a Amu figure with those clothes. Gothpunk seems to fit her better.
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
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.
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
i have to agree with everyone else who is pointing out her face
it just seems..... strange
Love the clothes
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
hmmm i ordered this o.o. Wana collect all the Gothic punk Haruhi series.
Design Student
http://wraith11.deviantart.com/
Mine apparently left Japan via EMS yesterday...
...not a huge fan of the character herself, but I loved the outfit.
http://www.almost-otaku.blogspot.com
Overall it's not too bad.
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
yea put i prefer the other want that is coming out, the one for the band. That one is gorgeous!
Graphic Designer
it looks quite good, but then I think the face is not done well.
Student
http://animestuff.wordpress.com/
The face could be better and the eyes look like decals, most figures now have eyes that look like decals
http://animaticfigmation.com/
I still like this one, but not sure if I'd buy it.
University Student
doesn't look like Mikuru to me.... but for overall it's not bad.
Undergraduate
the details of the outfit is awsome. I am glad that i had ordered her :)
website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
http://www.furudango.com
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.
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
It's detailed and such but I just don't get the Mikuru vibe from this one...
http://flickr.com/people/byakuchan
Ugh, years on and Griffon is still failing at faces. All their figures have this godawfully vacant look.
Trying to become a blogger.
http://crippledotaku.wordpress.com/
I should be putting her on my shelf next to Gothic Haruhi by next week. Very excited!
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
I really like the design ^^ But I'm not planning to get her XD
Amateur novelist
http://memories-of-eternity.com
That looks great, and I'm not even a Mikuru fan 0_o
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
T.T I wish I had some money
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
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.
I paint F/A-18C's
I ordered it months and months ago, to go next to my ONLY other figure. Goth Lolita Haruhi.
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
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.
Student
ordered it too, and I'm glad to see that it's standard lives up to the prototype version.
Creative Director
I don't like figures with shinny decal eyes that look like paper stickers.
Student/Part-timer
Looks good, except for the face...
Eleven
i don't like the hair to much...but its still super hot
grade grubber
http://gordanham.wordpress.com/
Her I eyes look like the have a fire in them.0.0
Student
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
Student
http://kariavalon.deviantart.com
Her face reminds me of adult Mikuru? o_o;
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
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
Capitalist Consumer
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.
Martial arts SLAM-dancer, anime-gaming otaku, defender of Ash and Mistys love
http://www.myspace.com/moogleborg
Kawaii! :D Another adorable Mikuru. ^_^
IT support
http://kusakabemisao.com/
kyon's sister will grow up and look like this hehe...
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
http://denkikoiji.com
Like OMG !!! I LOVE it !!! ^^ mikuru looks extremely good ^^ love her !!! ^^ i will get her ^^
Undergraduate
doesn't look like mikuru but she's still really cute though *drool
Student
http://shockerz.wordpress.com/
This Figma do look cute with the punk outfit!
Artist - MMORPG'R
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?
浦の引き篭り
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/haruhimemew.gif
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.
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
definitely a GET but it made my wallet crai TAT
student
It looks really great,easily one of the best mikuru figures.
Student
I think they did her face this way to portray the older mikuru..
Gamer, the hardcore kind
http://even248.wordpress.com
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
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Her outfit looks really nice and detailed. Though its a bit pricey.
Hair looks kinda dull to me.
Student
She looks really cool:) But is the face seems a little off
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
http://robostrike.wordpress.com
Looks so much better than the Haruhi trio in concert dress...Must GET@!@@@@1!!1
College Student/Web Designer
Looks really adorable but I do agree that the hair looks kinda weird.
the last Female Otaku
http://kittyfo.animeblogger.net/
I like the outfit but not the face... * x * ;;
Developer
http://www.uwaah.info/
I ordered months ago, the wait is long. :'(
nice but needs more facial expression..
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
http://sitedofonseca.blogspot.com
I own one similar to this, but in another pose and much smaller.
New media student
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.
New media student
Love her!
Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch
This is on my list for sure. =]