Alter and GSC Sakura Nankyoku
I was just playing around with the detail page for this item on the Good Smile site ^^;
Will release the pre-order info this week.
In the meantime, more pics at Mikatan Blog - she got very nice eyes indeed.
Original text from wcloudx below.
Mikatan just updated her Blog with a preview of 2 upcoming figures of Nankyaku Sakura from Penguin Musume ^^
Left is 1/8 scale "Nankyoku Sakura Gothloli Yukata Ver." by Good Smile Company, scheduled for April 2009 release.
Right is 1/8 scale "Nankyoku Sakura Maid Ver." by Alter, scheduled for Febuary 2009 release.
More images at Mikatan's Blog.
So which one do you prefer? ^^;
As for me, I prefer Alter's version, although both are nice in their own ways ^^
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Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
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Oh man... I can't pick just one! I'd go for the Yukata, just because I don't have a lot of figures with yukata on... but darn, so hard to resist those thigh highs on the maid outfit, which suspiciously look like Lala's thigh highs ^^;
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I like them both too!
But if I had to pick one, I'd go with the maid version. She seems more in-character than in the yukata version.
Dirty Gentleman
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Both cutesome. I just hope they don't lean
average highschool geek
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yea... =_= the right one looks too vulnerable to effects of gravity
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I think they come with a base...
Part time student, part time worker, full-time geek.
I think they are referring to the infamous "figure leaning syndrome," where the weight of the figure warps the leg.
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The Yukata version is sooo cute. Both are nice, but that one is my fave.
Nekophilia
Goth loli Yukata... This is the first time I've heard of something like this..! Haha
Programmer/IT/Student
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Oh my god... Wow. They both look amazing, though I do think GSC's is a little more accurate, face-wise. I definitely want to get the GSC version.
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I was thinking of cutting back on purchasing figures, but both Pen-chans look so nice I want to get them both :/
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omg cho kawaii! I think I like yukata version ^^ very moe!
former Emperor of Britannia
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MUST PURCHASE BOTH!!!
NEET
Wow nice eyes on both versions... However I prefer the GSC's Gothloli Yukata version. She's so CUTE!!!
Programmer Trainee
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both are cute!
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Yeah!1 I think so too!!
Photographer/Night Auditor
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I'll take both please and thanks. Actually, I like the maid version just a little bit more though.
Pokemon master
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I've never seen this show but I really want them. @_@
student
Same here. :)
software manager
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as much as i love yukata, i love the expression on the alter version too much... alter for me!
大学生
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I like the yukata too but the face seems a bit off so Alter version wins~
~Undine~
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Both the GSC and Alter versions look quite impressive and detailed. Well if the production versions are as nice as these then I'll be tempted to get them.
王オタク ｘ 天才様
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Wait what? Goth-Loli Yukata?
I didn't think that was possible! :O
double Kawaii~~ Moe Moe~~~ i'd choose yukata version.
Me.
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Alter's version is spot on in everything! GSC's version comes with fantastic outfit... I am getting both...resistance is futile! (^_^)
houkouonchi
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So cute.
student
choose the maid version!
Student
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i love both!
but if i hv to choose.. i prefer the alter one..
but if u ask which 1 i'm gonna buy.. it'll be.. the nendoroid Nankyaku Sakura!!!
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Both look great, but I can't afford either T.T
Student
Yukata one perhaps...
Studio Photographer
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They both look great but I love the Alter one more. Unforunately, I doubt I'll be able to get either.
X_X *tosses a coin* okay GSC's ~!
R&D Engineer
Alter's one have a more dynamic pose that suits her character more while the yukata version by GSC is cute in her own way, so the final choice is really decided by personal preference. >_<
For me I like GSC's one due to the cute outfit =)
Mr. High Res
Normally I'd choose Yukata, but the Alter one has a more dynamic pose.
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YUTAKA!
MEIDO!
WHY MUST YOU MAKE THIS SO DIFFICULT
Artist - MMORPG'R
The Alter one just seems to fit Pengy more than the GS version. The face just looks.. off to me, whereas the Alter one is spot on Pengy. I'd pick the Alter version over the GS. The pose is neat and it just feels more like her.
Student
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Both looks cute!! If I have to choose, I'll go the Gothloli version.
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Nankyoku Sakura Gothloli Yukata Ver. Hands down. I love that kinda mini-kimono look!! I think I might prefer the face on the alter.. I'm not sure...
Audio Engineer
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Alter! Because I already have a maid (asahina mikuru school festival ver.).
Student artist
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Looks very generic. Me like. Can not afford buying figures yet
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i heart boobies...
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hmmm I'm thinking yukata, then again...
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So cute~ I like both of them *o*
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Oh cute...Hope i have enough when the time comes...
Student
I had been waiting to see the final version of the alter one for a long time now, but the good smile one comes as a surprise and they're both so lovely :( gonna be a tough choice to pick.. or maybe I should just go mad and buy both!
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I prefer the cute maid.
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both are great!
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Cute, solid, and stylish figs. Like!
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Oh how cte!!! :3
Student
I'd prefer the cute yukata version since yukatas always look nice, but getting both would be nice too
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arent yukata's supposed to be full length, i'm not complaining though. this mini yukata is much better ;)
i'd get the yukata one for obvious reasons :D
BioResearch Assistant
Nice. Another cute maid by Alter. She'd look nice paired with Tsuzuri.
I like GSC's version also. Very cute. More subtle. A win-win for both.
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
Awww she is soo cute ^^ i love her.. can't wait for the info on her later down
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Will get her in yukata ^^
Graphic Designer
I think both are good. But if I must choose one as a gift from Danny *hint hint* then Alter is the one for me.
I like the way the entire face and body is balance, Goodsmile version is more "doll".
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Which do you prefer?!?!! HOw can you only like one?! I like both and I'd buy both if I had the monies...
University student and part-time Super Sentai.
Hmm tough choice.... But I think i will go with the GSC one as I like the yukata with the short hemline.
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I prefer the maid one by alter since she's got a great expression on her face. I like the yukata on the good smile one by the besides that it's kinda plain.
College Student
I like the yukata version. She's got a rare expression there I don't remember seeing much if at all in the anime.
Student
Can I has both?
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very cute, I especially like the Yukata version
Student
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think i would have to go with the yukata... ahhh april 09 release
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I love her yutaka, and given a choice I'd take that one. Alter's version has a better pose though - it suits her character better. :P
Penguin Musume was only average for me. Sakura's voice really got on my nerves.
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Both are just too cute. I don't think I could buy one without having to buy the other ^^
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Definitely Yukata ver. for me...I will preorder it for sure!
graduate studant (TV & Cinema )
i would chose the one with the kimono!!! NICE, very cute!!!
Motivational Speaker
THE RIGHT ONE!!
Neko-mimi-mode!
Student
me likes the yukata version ^_^ Penguin's too cute
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Didn't like the anime much, but these figures are quite cute!
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Maid Ver. With the Cat ears!!!!!!! If I can only get one that is...
Student
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The Yukata one is cute, and has a nicer looking face, but those legwarmers look really ridiculous...
Student
I-Want-Both...
I would choose the Yukata one over the maid though. Both are so well done. Gothic Lolita F.T.W.!
???Confused???
I like them both, but I like the Alter one a little more, although it looks like it might lean...
student , otaku and awesome blogger
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i cant choose between the both of them.
Don't think I've ever seen a "gothloli yukata" before. I'd go with that one since I like the pose in addition to the uniqueness.
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kawaii~~
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Right one has a really great pose! Almost tempting to get....^^;
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Why there are more & more nice figurines of bishoujo coming?! ^^; I cant help it but thinking to buy them >_<
University Student
It's hard to decide without being able to see a view of the backs of the figures (especially the hair), but I think I like GSC's Goth Loli Yukata version the best. The short yukata is sweet and the partial leg-warmers/socks (What on earth do you call those things?!) are a nice detail, but what seals the deal are those sandals. They're so plain and simple, but something about them added to the rest of the outfit just makes it perfect. Maybe it's the fact that the red part draws your eyes to her toes and it's rare to see toes on a figure that's not in a swimsuit.
Though the Alter one is cute, I've seen SO many maid outfits (even nekomimi ones) that it takes something truly incredible to stand out. Also, I'm also not a fan of nipplets showing through clothing. I know... that knocks out at least half the world's anime figure inventory. XD Cute expression though. =^_^=
bodegero
meido version for me. after all, she also admires the meido "image" herself...
College Freshmen
Never got into Penguin Musume. I just watched one episode. And with my busy schedule of school, games, and other anime, I doubt I'll ever get into it.
Part time student, part time worker, full-time geek.
Absolutely love both figures. You just can't lose when two of the best figure companies around are making competing figures.
University Student
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I like the yukata version more, seems to fit her more. Maid version isn't bad too though
Simple Program Creator, 3D Designer (Without animation), Flammable Organic Gas Producer, Oxygen consumer
Damn that's cute....
i want that one....or both of them
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Hmm, they're both really cute but..I guess I'll go for the Goth-Loli Yukata version.
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Yukata version is waaaaaaay cute ♥
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The short yukata is simply too cute.
Programmer
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I prefer the Yukata version. not a fan of the maid outfit. ~_^
student
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they look so good together
otaku!
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I want them both but the yukata one is sold out here *__*
Student & Artist
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I like Alter's face better, but that yukata...too cute!