Max Factory Asahina Mikuru
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
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I actually don't like this one. Just doesn't look like Mikuru to me. >_<
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
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Same, I prefer the Gothic Lolita One ^_^
Engineering Student
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Same here, just don't have the money to get here...
Statistician
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very hot!
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?
Otaku-in-training
http://aim-ali.blogspot.com/
Yeah. Her does look kinda twisted. Creepy...
She's like doing that exorcist's thing >_< cute outfit though.
Developer/Student
http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/
I might have to warm up the PVC when I get it and give it a little twist to correct it.
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 ^^
Engineer
The pose is possible if you're moving, to keep that leg and the body in that position in a static way is immpossible.
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
agreed ^^"
i still can't do it though >_<
Blogger Looking For Employment
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The leg does look twisted, but I still like this figure.
Otaku / Student in Networking
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Agree! O_O
Self Employee NEET
http://www.nekoroid.com
Oh, you right....
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
It may look twisted, but it is a possible pose.
try doing it urself, but be careful and maintain balance ^^;
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 ^^
it is possible but it looks really awkward, since you really have to twist it lol
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ah i guess they didn't do anything to fix it since the last time she was posted up.
Delivery Driver | Student
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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 ?
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)
Head Lackey and Scape Goat
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.
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 ^^
Student
Bure Bure Bure Bure...
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.
Auditor
agreed
this is sad T_T
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 ^^
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^^ 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.
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.
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She looks like a nurse from Silent Hill to me O_oU
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
hmmmmm o.o come to think about it yess she does o.o
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It all depends of the point of view... Lol!!
University Student
very cute... but doesn;t look like Mikuru to me. The price is also scary :(
College student, Software Engineer, Otaku
she looks much cuter than the goth loli one
but dam, 7800 yen for one...pass
US Navy Sailor
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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.
Me.
http://eltworld.wordpress.com/
Though not as wonderful as Haruhi...Mikuru is instant get for me!
Too many
http://figusan.blogspot.com/
That's a great looking figure, not quite as appealing as Haruhi but still an impressive release! :D
Student
It's cute, but the one I really want is the Yuki... ^_^
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com
My resolution for next year is to attempt to collect all 3 of them.
IT Crowd
ditto
Otaku, Animation Major
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I'm a Mikuru fan but this figure just doesn't seem like Mikuru to me. I'd much rather get Haruhi and Nagato.
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.
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?
Otaku
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I order Haruhi but I will pass Mikuru and Nagato
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
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Danny, can you indicate me an online figures store that delivers even in Brazil? Thanks!
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
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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.
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
http://sitedofonseca.blogspot.com
Thanks! I'll be tuned in your blog for it! And thanks for the tip!
student
No, iprefer the haruhi!
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
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.
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
Definitely getting this, actually the whole set ^^
Student, Freelance Artist
http://rhythmemotion.net
She's cute! However, she doesn't strike my fancy enough :( I prefer the Haruhi figure in this case.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
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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
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
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I already ordered her but thanks for the heads up Danny. Hopefully the last one will be out in May...
Graphic Arts Student
She looks very nice. I'm not sure if I'm going to get her yet.
Graphic Designer
Definitely cute, but it just doesn't look like the Mikuru I know.
Phone technician
not a big fan of pink, give her black clothes then its another story!
Hikikomori in the making
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I think this is better than the Gothloli Mikuru... Anyone else agrees?
http://nopybot.com
I don't think I'll have enough money to order Mikuru :(
Blackjack dealler & Anime Otaku
http://bakaitsanime.com
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
???Confused???
Cute, but I hope there's something that comes with it to support it...
NEET
http://blog.animeinstrumentality.net/
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.
Student
Hmm, not the best Mikuru figure imho.
Family IT guy ...yes, NEET.
Muscle cramp.. lol.
Actually the leg doesn't really matter to me. The problem is my wallet..
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
my wallet...it cry in tears TAT
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
http://lethiachan.blogspot.com
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.
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
I preordered Haruhi, but I'll wait on Mikuru.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Unfortunately I'm skipping Mikuru to complete the set as I am planning to get Yuki. Haruhi is already on pre-order.
Game Designer & 2D Artist
http://catzstudio.blogspot.com/
No, too much haruhi and mikuru for the time being, and I'm trying to cut back :)
Office Administrator
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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.
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
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I'll be going for poseable figures next year. Might stop on static and statues.
Overman
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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.
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Lovely figure. I just love that dress of hers. ^^
http://yuuwaku.wordpress.com
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
University Student
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*
=^_^=
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
agree with u totally ^^
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.
Electronical engineering student
http://twitter.com/Keii2
Why ther's not a Max Factory's Mikuru with school uniform? My Haruhi is very lonely...
Nyoron~
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.
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Looks great, will definitely be getting this one...
My Gosu Punk Mikuru just came in the mail yesterday, so she will have good company. ^^
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Made a news post on Sankaku about this figure, if any are interested. I included some images of the original source illustrations, also.
University Student
From the waist up she's really cute, but there's just something about that leg....
Web Developer
Very pretty but it looks like they modeled it just moments before an accident on stage ^^;
University Student
http://sunshine-report.com
At first glance, i thought it was Kyon's sister all grown up.
http://www.almost-otaku.blogspot.com
I'm a sucker for the one eye thing.
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
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)
Aeronautical Engineer
http://www.deranged-minds.com/blog/
One of the better Mikuru figures I have seen... Would get this and the goth-loli one if only I had money T_T
Civil Servant
http://kyokohunter.net/
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!
College Freshmen
The gothic lolita one looks better. I would only get this if I was collecting the whole set.
http://www.stefkov.com/
I'l definitely be getting this after looking at the Haruhi version. I'll get all 3.
Hobby fan
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.
Audio Engineer
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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.
Student
http://konadora.wordpress.com
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.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
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.
bum
http://keilu-hime.blogspot.com/
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 :))
website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
http://www.furudango.com
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~
Student
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.
Martial arts SLAM-dancer, anime-gaming otaku, defender of Ash and Mistys love
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This sweet piece of kawaiiness is on my to buy list. :D
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
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ooo Mikuru ^^ this is a good figure >.< yet the Mikuru goth lolita was a but better ^^ but i would still get both ^^
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
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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...
Eternal Lurker
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.
Student
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.