Figure Preorders

Just up is preorder info for two figures at the GSC site.
1. Freeing Konata. 1/4 scale, 11,800 yen and due out in June.
2. Reco from the shooting game "Mushihime-sama Futari." Also due out in June and retail for 9,800 yen - 1/7 scale desu.
Any of these two on your get list?
Some *crazy* Mushihime shooting action below.
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student , otaku and awesome blogger
http://otakudan.com
im passing on this konata figure but im getting the one from Wave instead
Otaku Social Media/Blogger/Event Coverage
Kona's cool, I don't know who the other character is though...
However, not too crazy about this Kona-chan...
~HK
Studio Bleach founder/owner
http://myspace.com/studiobleach
Ditto here. The price is too steep for what it is, and something does not feel right when it comes to the sculpting. (^^;;
Auditor
i feel ya ~
Kagamin's Waifu
http://moorina.deviantart.com/
Passing on both, saving money for my already large list of preorders...
also waiting for FREEing's Kagamin.
Professional Panhandler
http://theinfernoproject.com
Not getting neither since I want Kagamin more :)
Blogger, consultant
http://www.netharuka.com
Both are a pass for me.
High School Student
http://theotakushelf.com/
I love the Konata one, but my wallet will probably not handle that much. I also want to see how Kagami turns out first so I'm going to just wait for now. =3
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
Your icon rocks, where is it from?
High School Student
http://theotakushelf.com/
I drew it. It's my blog mascot, Asuka Natsumi. <3
She's still in the works though, so not much info about her on my blog yet. ^^;;
http://animaticfigmation.com/
Konata is being considered, but due to the price I might pass.
デレデレ ハンター, Bullet Grazer
Both Mushihime-sama and Touhou are bullet spam but I find Touhou's bullet patterns to be a bit trickier. Probably just me being biased toward Touhou but I still do enjoy these shooters. ^^
As for the figures, I like Reco more but lack of money is still an issue.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
@video: WHY AREN'T YOU DEAD? ><
How do people PLAY these things? I can't even see the character. It's a big flat screen of purple and somehow the player is staying within the two pixels that aren't. It boggles my mind.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Holy precise control, Batman!
a polymorphic animal
You should see touhou.... I can't even beat the game... Eventually the bullets go so F-cking fast, your reaction time and surgery hands have to pass GOD. *crawls up in corner* "Momma, help me". Some people that are god at touhou, they even amp up the difficulty with hacks when it's not enough. All you gots to do to beat the game is practicing said surgery skills and reaction time and bullet map memorization!
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
That doesn't bode well...
^^; I figured I might as well try Touhou to see what the hype was about awhile ago. I have Embodiment of Scarlet Devil right now, and I can't even get halfway through the game on Easy with three continues. I was thinking I'd get a bit better with time...
But if Touhou's worse than this, no way I'm going to beat it. ^^; Skill gap is way too wide,
student, part-time NEET
Kona's head proportion seems kinda..... off maybe? I dunno, but just seems weird to me.
Student
http://chappypyon.wordpress.com/
Me wants Konata, but already pre-ordered Saber lily for June. Must see how's the price for local store pre-order.
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Not much of a Konata fan nor the other one so i'll be waiting for other items.
student
I love konata but I'm not feeling this one that much, or the price and I don't know who the other one is. So its a pass on both, I'm broke as it is. ;_;
Otaku
http://general-noodles.mybrute.com
The price is ok for 1/4 scale, but the sculp on Konata seem to be too plain for my liking. Gonna skip on that. Still waiting for pre-order listing for Figma Maid Tsuruya-san and Movie version Yoko.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Would love to get that Konata, but pricey as heck >_<
University Student
http://twitter.com/shikinami
Indeed.
NEET
http://marmar04.wordpress.com/
bout time I get a Konata figure... have three Kagami's including my figma and 1 Tsukasa.
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
You know, I'm trying to be economically watertight and this glut of Lucky Star stuff isn't helping, especially since it's mostly Kona-chan. This iteration is A-dorable, and the other figure -- though I've never even heard of that shooter -- is kinda cool, cept for her hair. I won't exactly be buying her, but I like her all the same. I've noticed the trend of translucent hair lately and it ranges from tacky (that Waga no Oinari-sama figure from last year comes to mind) to kinda neat (the Queen's Blade figure with the pink slime covering it). I just wish it'd stay artful rather than tacky, but I guess whenever you make the monochromatic prototype it doesn't show up until you mass produce it.
College Freshmen
Wow, that Reco is really really ugly. The hair is atrocious. And Konata isn't really worth getting even if it is bigger.
Graphic Designer
I LOVE that Konata figure. The only problem is that I've been spending a lot of money lately, so I don't think I'll be able to afford it. ;_;
Student, Motivated Future Hikikomori
I think I will pass them both, just don`t have the cash. T_T
???Confused???
Reco has a really nice body sculpt, but the face feels a bit weird...
Student
Looked the video, crazy action indeed:P
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
I don't where to buy pre-order but Konata definitely on my list.
and what does GSC mean? ^^
Studio Bleach founder/owner
http://myspace.com/studiobleach
GSC = Good Smile Company
My now second favorite company when it comes to figurines, third overall. (Bandai has been disappointing me with their lack of PS3 RPG support and quality control for the Metamo line, as well as a few other things.)
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
can I pre-order figurines from GSC?
Studio Bleach founder/owner
http://myspace.com/studiobleach
Honestly? I don't know. (^^;; Mostly because I have never attempted to.
Here is the site in English, however: http://www.goodsmile.info/top/eng/
Besides that, they do supply distributors. That, and don't mind the guy in the Stormtrooper armor. I heard he is meant to be the site's eye candy. ;3
Student artist
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Both are funny looking
student
http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/
Konata at 1/4 scale is big, but it's kinda plain looking. I think Konata is better off staying at a smaller scale.
Reco looks nice, but doesn't make me wanna go buy it.
Monster Hunter and Amateur Figure Photographer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peshmerga/
Reco get, only because I'm of fan of Cave bullet-hell shmups.
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
konata looks like she's missing some of her neck...
Studio Bleach founder/owner
http://myspace.com/studiobleach
I so agree! I did not want to say anything, but that part of the sculpt was my main issue. That, and the fact it looks like somebody is wearing a Konata Izumi mask, thanks to the lack of neck. (^^;;
Studio Bleach founder/owner
http://myspace.com/studiobleach
Three issues why I will get neither, especially Kona-chan.
1) The upcoming Haruhi figurine (mad by Max Factory) is superior in detail and costs less.
2) I don't like the sculpting that much (if feels a bit off to me) and think it is too basic for that price.
3) For the same price, I could go online and buy both the issue of Comptiq I still want (as it has a Lucky Star item) and the limited edition Konata Izumi box set. Then I'd still have money to buy a few manga volumes at Kinokuniya in Little Tokyo.
Heck... For less than that item, I bought two official fan books and six manga volumes. (^^;;
Grocery Store Clerk
i do like taht Konata figure alot but I have to save up for bigger things that I need.
http://darkdam.deviantart.com/
both of them looks off, probably wouldn't be getting 'em
Injured
Bad wallet times right now. KOS-MOS III by Alter is the last pre-order I have and won't be ready here till April. Thats about 128 bucks. The 2nd character looks like something I could see in Everquest 1 or 2 MMO but no idea who she is. I like the 1/4 scale figurines but can think of a whole lot of other characters I would want first. Konata looks really good. I am surprised no figurines come with the voice stand that the Voice I-Dolls have.
http://yuuwaku.wordpress.com
Reco's got some fine pokies
COMSC Student
http://www.aeconklin.blogspot.com
If I had a little bit more money I would grab the Konata; It's a cute outfit. Too bad I'm poor!
Student
will be on buy list, but not for full price :P, planning to get all freeings sooner or later
Student and full-time otaku
That Konata is very cute....but alas, so many figures I have to pass up on. We should really have a company that 'stores' a load of figures so people can get them in a second round, when their wallets aren't bleeding anymore.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Mushihime-sama Futari.... that is a weird title... I'd hate to see the actual game lol
Her legs are a little more detailed than I'd like em to be...
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Don't know who the shooter character is (and I probably should), but it's nice to see some quality figures from video games.
Ordinary soul (student)
http://www.ekowc.net
woah, FREEing konata looks really good, but only if someone would sell it in reasonable price.
Nekophilia
I feel like playing Touhou nao.. AS IN NOW! ><
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
I would get the Konata figure in a heartbeat if she was wearing her Sera Fuku. No questions asked.
But since she isn't... NO.
student
http://www.gunpla-inochi.com
woah. what is up with the price tag on konata?! Even if it is 1/4 (That's not really tall considering it's Konata's height haha!), the sculpt doesn't look THAT great.
Underemployed Office Minion
http://zerofigures.wordpress.com/
right figure is pretty nice, but I'll be passing on it, too many figures on preorder currently.
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Passing on both. Saw the Konata in person and she is much too large for me. Running out of space as it is and I have to save room for other items that are around her height...
gundam meister
pass both of them will try with nanoha 1/4
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
Pass on Konata, but Reco looks really cute! But won't get since I don't know the character ^^;;
Technical Account Manager
http://howdoyoufigure.wordpress.com
I can't say I'm a big fan of that Konata... something about her seems weird. I think I'd prefer a normal school outfit for her.
http://news.monsterlittle.com
Wanted to get Konata but the price put me on hold >_<
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Thinking hard about the FREEing Konata since I saw her pre-order up earlier.
Getting it would also mean being encouraged to get the upcoming ones of Kagami, Tsukasa and Miyuki, so I'm worried about how much it will spend ^^;
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
http://gndynames.wordpress.com
I'm currently dirt poor and trying to save up for the Saber releases later this year. Will hav e to pass.
Way too expensive for me. I understand the price of Konata being 1/4, but Reco? That is a little too much even for a 1/7.
Bounty Hunter
Especially love the Konata figurine!
ソフトウエアエンジニア (Software Engineer)
http://timkoh.info
Wow a 1/4 Konata!
I hope I'm not gonna have to buy the entire Lucky star crew in 1/4 sizes :P
Admin
Konata looks rather generic to me, so I believe I'll pass.
Accounting Technician
http://alpharalpha.com
Reco I kind like, I am strange that way, maybe I am getting to old for ecchi ... (shudder)
software manager
http://wawawawasuremono.com
mmm not sure if it's the face or pose, but something about konata doesn't scream buy to me... which is necessary for a 1/4 ^^;
i assume mushihime futari is the sequel? i've played the first, but can barely get past the first couple stages ^^;; not familiar with reco so gonna have to pass unless a bonus/raise comes my way :P
Student
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They're both pretty expensive... I'll stick to playing shmups.
Wannabe Jack-of-all-trades
http://h8gwb.deviantart.com
As much as Lucky Star blows my mind, > $100 is a little too much to be paying for something without oppai.
Software Quality Engineer @ AMD
http://individual.utoronto.ca/underbite/
Is it just me, or are figures getting more expensive now? The high cost + rising yen is making it hard for my wallet.
フリーター。
http://www.seizya.com/
Unfortunately, I have to pass on both. I'm saving money for my trip to Los Angeles in a little over four months. Between now and then, I will have to cut visits to various places like this one bakery I go to (in which I spend $10 or so every month while I'm there). Konata and Reco look okay. It's that I just bought Miku last month and when I go to San Francisco soon, if I find an intriguing figurine, the figurine I buy there will be the last one I'll buy for the year. (I'm only buying two figurines for the year.)
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
Wanting the Konata ^^
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
I'd love to get that Freeing Konata!!!!
otaku!
http://cafe.daum.net/heavyvehicle
Konata, i want her but i have 63 other figures to get!!!!