Figure Updates

Wed 2009/02/18 15:24 JST
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A few figure updates from Akiba Hobby.

1.Cast off photos available now at Akiba Hobby of Sukumizu Nurse Nana-chan due out from OrchidSeed in May.

2.Photos available of the Kotobukiya Yoko that shows she comes with a different facial expression - for those who complained about the other default expression with the open mouth. Due out in June.
Me wants both!

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  • Cyberchaos
    Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
    http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

    the fact that nana chan has some thermometers shoved down her pantsu still bothers me

    Wed 2009/02/18 15:33:18 JST (ID #494240)
    reply to Cyberchaos's comment
    • Oni-kun
      Oni-kun in Land of Zero Opportunities (by the Equator) (Registered on 2007/11/10)
      Unemployed bummer

      a measure of how hawt she is down there, no?

      Wed 2009/02/18 16:17:52 JST (ID #494270)
      reply to Oni-kun's comment
  • Eclair
    Eclair in singapore (Registered on 2008/09/19)
    No more NEET, enineering student now...g
    http://saiseki.blogsome.com/

    Not a crazy fan of Yoko, mecha and nurses don't really go well for me, plus the thermometer in her...
    The figures are really nice though.

    Wed 2009/02/18 15:37:50 JST (ID #494242)
    reply to Eclair's comment
  • Kesenaitsumi
    Kesenaitsumi in Sengoku, Tokyo (Registered on 2009/02/06)
    Student, Performer
    http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/

    パンツ穿いてません!!1

    Wed 2009/02/18 15:43:27 JST (ID #494243)
    reply to Kesenaitsumi's comment
  • PanzerIV
    PanzerIV in Lovly Indonesia :D (Registered on 2008/10/14)
    Student
    http://dimas-themighty.blogspot.com/

    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, nana is sure nice but..........................I gonna step down a bit, already have Exelica ;D

    Wed 2009/02/18 15:50:41 JST (ID #494245)
    reply to PanzerIV's comment
  • Ziqi
    Ziqi in Singapore & Malaysia ^-^ (Registered on 2008/12/14)
    http://news.monsterlittle.com

    I did consider Nana for a while but I think her face looks a bit different from the original 2D image plus she is also quite expensive and wallet's hole getting bigger >_< Same for Kotobukiya Yoko. Will only get those figures that I really want.

    Wed 2009/02/18 15:59:55 JST (ID #494253)
    reply to Ziqi's comment
  • coffeebugg
    coffeebugg in coherently lucid (Registered on 2008/05/22)
    Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
    http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/

    Nana-chan Pre-order switch on!

    Wed 2009/02/18 16:11:28 JST (ID #494262)
    reply to coffeebugg's comment
  • Lelouch Lamperouge
    Lelouch Lamperouge in ClovisLand (Registered on 2008/08/21)
    former Emperor of Britannia
    http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/

    I'm a huge sucker on girls with futuristic items attached to them.

    Wed 2009/02/18 16:30:16 JST (ID #494277)
    reply to Lelouch Lamperouge's comment
  • megurineluka
    megurineluka in vocaloidworld (Registered on 2009/01/11)

    Nana-chan please !!

    Wed 2009/02/18 16:32:00 JST (ID #494278)
    reply to megurineluka's comment
    • lockonstratos
      lockonstratos in Cherudimgundam (Registered on 2009/02/19)
      gundam meister

      hello megurineluka (myself)

      Thu 2009/02/19 14:58:17 JST (ID #495367)
      reply to lockonstratos's comment
  • PatchySan
    PatchySan in Birmingham, United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/01/04)
    Sales & Marketing Executive

    Pre ordered Nana weeks ago but I didn't hear anything about Cast Offs! I wonder how i'm going to smooth this out if someone *ahem* asks. ^^;

    Wed 2009/02/18 17:21:37 JST (ID #494303)
    reply to PatchySan's comment
  • silentkey
    silentkey in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/24)
    Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..

    Ouch...and i just had saber waiting...

    Wed 2009/02/18 17:42:15 JST (ID #494316)
    reply to silentkey's comment
  • Ayu
    Ayu in Syracuse, NY (Registered on 2008/10/26)
    Kagamin's Waifu
    http://moorina.deviantart.com/

    MECHA MESUME~~ <33 Ordered Nana <3

    Wed 2009/02/18 17:44:05 JST (ID #494320)
    reply to Ayu's comment
  • yamada
    yamada in Belait District, Brunei Darussalam (Registered on 2009/02/04)
    studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
    http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com

    MY GOD~!

    Wed 2009/02/18 17:45:12 JST (ID #494322)
    reply to yamada's comment
  • lerry[maru]
    lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/14)
    Nekophilia

    No getsu desu. ^^; Ive been saying this too much lately....

    Wed 2009/02/18 17:57:31 JST (ID #494327)
    reply to lerry[maru]'s comment
  • persocomsan
    persocomsan in Pueblo, CO (Registered on 2008/06/20)
    http://animaticfigmation.com/

    Yoko doesn't look too bad, but neither of them catch my eye really.

    Wed 2009/02/18 19:18:59 JST (ID #494368)
    reply to persocomsan's comment
  • Reyyn
    Reyyn in Massachusetts (Registered on 2009/05/03)
    College Student

    Pre ordered before seeing the castoff, but now I'm really excited for mecha nurse to arrive

    Wed 2009/02/18 20:09:26 JST (ID #494383)
    reply to Reyyn's comment
  • Meimi132
    Meimi132 in Stuck in the void between the net life and real life. (Registered on 2007/12/03)
    Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
    http://meimi132.wordpress.com/

    I don't get whats so bad about the first Yoko face. I liked it. So much so I'm quite tempted by this Yoko.... Nana is cute too. But different way lol.

    Wed 2009/02/18 20:11:29 JST (ID #494384)
    reply to Meimi132's comment
  • Evil King
    Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/18)
    Student and full-time otaku

    If Alter's Yoko hadn't come about, I would've got this one. But alas, one can only spent his money once.

    Wed 2009/02/18 20:25:49 JST (ID #494390)
    reply to Evil King's comment
  • Stefkov
    Stefkov in England (Registered on 2008/06/01)
    http://www.stefkov.com/

    Ngh. Too many Yokos. I need them all!

    Wed 2009/02/18 21:57:03 JST (ID #494425)
    reply to Stefkov's comment
  • Patrick Barron
    Patrick Barron in Michigan, United States of America (Registered on 2008/02/09)
    Grocery Store Clerk

    The figure on the left would be too etchi for me to own while stil living with my parents.

    Wed 2009/02/18 22:40:48 JST (ID #494447)
    reply to Patrick Barron's comment
  • Marshmallow
    Marshmallow in Nova Scotia, Canada (Registered on 2008/08/26)
    Student
    http://meganemarshmallow.wordpress.com/

    Yoko is super cute, if I was a Gurren Laggan fan she'd be a must get, but I'm not so I'm safe. As for Nana... ugh those pantsu! Why why why? They ruin the whole figure and I am definitely not going to display her cast-off so no get!

    Wed 2009/02/18 23:14:31 JST (ID #494472)
    reply to Marshmallow's comment
  • Hidden Oasis
    Hidden Oasis in California, United Sates (Registered on 2008/10/28)
    College Freshmen

    Yoko barely looks passable and I've never even heard of nana. Not the best I've seen, especially after the bounty hunter Yoko.

    Wed 2009/02/18 23:17:44 JST (ID #494474)
    reply to Hidden Oasis's comment
  • Karasu-kun
    Karasu-kun in オタキュブ (Registered on 2007/07/27)
    大学生徒
    http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/

    Yoko's forehead is way too big, if you look at any art from the show her face/head are more round and compact, this figure's head is shaped like a bean. It's a shame, I really liked this figure, but that head shape is just so hard to get past.

    Wed 2009/02/18 23:21:10 JST (ID #494476)
    reply to Karasu-kun's comment
  • kratos1010
    kratos1010 (Registered on 2009/02/17)

    Huh... I thought the other Yoko was fine, and something about this one bothers me... I think the cheeks are too round :P

    Wed 2009/02/18 23:37:57 JST (ID #494481)
    reply to kratos1010's comment
  • Devastator001
    Devastator001 in Philippines (Registered on 2008/08/21)
    I'd say but then I'd have to kill you :D

    Hrmmm a tad pricy too for a 1/8 but with cast off and similar sizing to Excelica... I might consider it.. if I can scrounge up enough cash for her that is :p

    Thu 2009/02/19 00:43:21 JST (ID #494522)
    reply to Devastator001's comment
  • Kanon
    Kanon in Minnesota, USA (Registered on 2008/10/16)
    Student & Artist
    http://kanochu.wordpress.com

    Both Nana and Yoko are really cute, I especially love the Yoko's colors. Don't think I'll be getting either due to lack of money.. ._.;; But if I had to choose, it'd have to be Nana

    Thu 2009/02/19 00:50:17 JST (ID #494526)
    reply to Kanon's comment
  • Jez
    Jez in Mississauga Ontario (Registered on 2008/04/11)
    Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
    http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/

    might just get a yoko figure, seems more popular ^0^

    Thu 2009/02/19 02:26:21 JST (ID #494604)
    reply to Jez's comment
  • Sora_66
    Sora_66 in Virginia, USA (Registered on 2008/12/24)
    College Student (Graphic Design Major)

    As Cyberchaos mentioned, the thermometers are kind of strange...^^;
    Yoko isn't amazing, but not bad either - if i had anything even vaguely resembling money, i might buy her.

    so, in reality, she's more of a WANT than a GET...

    Thu 2009/02/19 02:33:33 JST (ID #494613)
    reply to Sora_66's comment
  • azn-n3ss-__-
    azn-n3ss-__- in Brisbane (Registered on 2008/07/28)
    大学生
    http://justaskeikaku.net23.net

    This Yoko's face is a bit better but thighs exploding through the stockings isn't my kind of thing. Nana is very cute though. Looks like something from komatsu e-ji

    Thu 2009/02/19 02:40:32 JST (ID #494629)
    reply to azn-n3ss-__-'s comment
  • pedropinilla
    pedropinilla in Los Angeles, Chile (Registered on 2008/09/29)
    Hobby fan

    Could be the Nurse Nana-chan that looks very good but I think that, for now, I'll pass this two.

    Thu 2009/02/19 03:23:46 JST (ID #494689)
    reply to pedropinilla's comment
  • pipopaz
    pipopaz in US (Registered on 2008/08/26)
    thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
    http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/

    Both are cute but not really my type xD

    Thu 2009/02/19 04:20:37 JST (ID #494736)
    reply to pipopaz's comment
  • silent1134
    silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    ???Confused???

    Most likely get Nana if I have anything left...

    Thu 2009/02/19 04:35:54 JST (ID #494752)
    reply to silent1134's comment
  • Ami
    Ami in Bay Area, California ~ US (Registered on 2008/12/07)
    College Student | Novice Figure Collector ★彡
    http://myfigurecollection.net/profile/neo_valkyrie

    I was set on not getting this Yoko because I already have the Eyeup one but I just love how she has an interchangeable face. She just looks so charming and cute. I'm soo getting her! <33

    Thu 2009/02/19 05:47:13 JST (ID #494823)
    reply to Ami's comment
  • chirokitsune
    chirokitsune in Tallahassee, FL (Registered on 2008/10/28)
    Web Developer

    Oh nice! I originally pre-ordered Nana earlier in the month!

    Thu 2009/02/19 07:44:33 JST (ID #495000)
    reply to chirokitsune's comment
  • Silver Lynx
    Silver Lynx in Canada (Registered on 2008/12/13)
    University Student

    Although I love Yoko and have several figures of her at home and on their way, I'm going to have to turn this one down. The torn stockings irritate me. The poor girl is barely dressed as it is! Are the torn stockings REALLY that necessary? XD I also love it when there's more detail on her ponytail as opposed to simply having a smooth, fat "clump" of hair that this one has. The expression is cute, but upon closer inspection, I see what others have pointed out about there being something not quite "right" about her head/face (especially with this expression). Of the two faces, I prefer the other one with her mouth open. Lastly, does anyone else notice that the skin shading seems... a tad too pink?

    The other one is too ecchi for my tastes. =^_^=

    Thu 2009/02/19 11:03:45 JST (ID #495224)
    reply to Silver Lynx's comment
  • Quen
    Quen in ニューヨーク (Registered on 2008/08/13)
    http://www.sankakucomplex.com/

    I would like both but my figure spending reached such ludicrous highs these last 2 months or so that I must refrain...

    Thu 2009/02/19 19:03:03 JST (ID #495567)
    reply to Quen's comment
  • Underbite
    Underbite in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2009/01/03)
    Software Quality Engineer @ AMD
    http://individual.utoronto.ca/underbite/

    I prefer the 1/5 Yoko by Gift myself (have it preordered :D )

    Fri 2009/02/20 10:25:31 JST (ID #496190)
    reply to Underbite's comment
  • MAsia
    MAsia in NERV HQ, Tokyo-3 (Registered on 2007/01/14)
    Supreme Commander of NERV Co.

    Wanting both, but my budget wont let me get both..I'd have to go with Yoko ^^

    Sat 2009/02/21 21:53:31 JST (ID #497672)
    reply to MAsia's comment
  • Argyle
    Argyle in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2008/12/23)
    Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
    http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com

    ohh!!! I wanna get the Yoko figure!! Not many of her figures arrive here in Canada...

    Thu 2009/04/02 21:21:45 JST (ID #547018)
    reply to Argyle's comment
  • MrHernandez
    MrHernandez in Peru (Registered on 2009/06/05)
    Technical Support
    http://www.renzohernandez.com

    only two jijiji

    thanks for pics !!! i love this site Ç!!!!!!

    Tue 2009/06/09 05:37:54 JST (ID #638954)
    reply to MrHernandez's comment
  • rchow
    rchow in California (Registered on 2009/04/11)
    Student majoring in VFX

    I had no idea Sukumizu Nurse Nana-chan was castoff able.

    Sun 2009/07/05 03:52:33 JST (ID #666897)
    reply to rchow's comment

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