Sonic Diver
Haruhi kidnaps Otoha and takes her Reijin for a spin.
For those who don't know, this green thingy is an exoskeleton known as a Sonic Diver. This one in particular is piloted by Otoha from the anime Sky Girls or as some folks prefer to call the anime - "Sky Lolis."
Do check it out if you have not seen it. The girls are gorgeous (my fave is Eika) and the battle scenes are rather coolsome.
The OVA is rather good too - 30 mins packed with loli battles.
Reijin is manufactured by Freeing and released by GoodSmile.
Now just because I get figures for free, it does not mean I'm going to give them all glowing reviews.
While Reijin looks decent in the photos, the quality is well below what you would normally expect from Freeing given their excellent Haruhi Bunnies.
Most of Reijin is color injected plastic and looks like unpainted Gunpla - will probably look excellent after a sand down and a lick O paint.
Rejin transforms into the different modes that you see in the anime. Transforming is a pain and could not be bothered so check out the other modes at Akiba Hobby if you are interested ^^;
Rejin comes with a mixture of ABS and PVC plastic. Apart from the head, the rest of the body is well articulated.
My Figma Haruhi is starting to loose color in the hair due to me carrying her around everywhere. Luckily I received a spare one ^^;
One annoying thing - the gun and sword can only be carried in the right hand because there is a knob on the handle.
Which is your fave Sonic Diver? I prefer Eika's Raijin - its those guns on the shoulders.
Haruhi is bigger than Otoha so I need some Blu Tac to keep her in place.
One of these in the wallpaper pool.
And for those who was wondering where Otoha was...
The quality of Otoha is pretty appalling - check closeup pic at AkibaHobby.
I'm thinking of making some exoskeletons or mecha for Mirai and Haruka - what would you prefer the girls to have?
Maybe inking the panels would make it look better too.
Anybody else already made the purchase for Reijin?
Click on this image for the larger version and put on your motivational message thinking hat ^^;
Some pics of X-Yuki thrown in "for the lulz" as they say.
The X unit thingy fits perfectly in the hole behind the Figmas.
The pack comes from GFF 0033 Gundam X.
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God Gundam joins the scene...
And says something to Yuki...
What are they saying?!
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Rogue Scientist
I'd say that Karen's Fuujin is my fave (also gotta love those super-shy/hot geniuses!) Her Diver didn't look the best but the whole concept of it being designed to be piloted by a technical genius was very cool.
Plus I'm a sucker for radar guided cluster missles, but who isn't?
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If Haruhi and Yuuki goes to the world of Sky Girls, both of them would easily eradicate all the alien invasion -_-
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I don't think haruhi would be one to destroy the very things she's looking for. In fact, if haruhi were one of the sky girls, alien invasion would only be immanent!
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Mecha for the both!
I need to buy Figma Haruhi... YOSHI!
Student // Collector // Gaijin
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Wow this is really awesome. I may one day combine figma with busou shinki somehow...
Worker
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Hey, great photowork! It's not just that the figures are crisply focused, but also that the pics are pretty interesting. I really like that from your photos- the figures look like they're in motion. In fact, your figure cross-over work (esp the Haruhi Freedom custom) inspired me to do something similar:
http://wbd.deviantart.com/art/Figma-Yuki-in-Gundam-Form-90157737
It turned out to be pretty fun, so thanks for showing me that it could be done.
Mecha versus exoskeleton- As I'm currently watching VOTOMS, and was a big Bubblegum Crisis fan, I vote for a smaller mech- maybe only slightly larger than human like a Scopedog, though styled in a more feminine form. A bit of a mini Fei-Yen, perhaps. How about hardsuits?
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Photos look great Danny! Thanks for including some in the wallpaper tool. Did you use your PowerShot or Kiss for these photos?
My vote is for exoskeletons. I've always been a big fan of Akitaka-san's MS Girls or Gundam Girls if you like. http://www.gearsonline.net/gundam/gundamgirls/
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Used the Kiss for these. Would be difficult to get such a blurry background with the digicam.
Random Worker/Haruhiist/Geek
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okay i cant find the figma haruhi...help plz, i just picked up a yuki figma from ax08 two days ago but no haruhi
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nice! sonic diver haruhi! make me want to get a GN Arms just for my upcoming figma figures.
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GN Arms?
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the Dendrobium like thing that the Exia Gundam drives. ^^
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i'm in the middle of building the GN Arms. will put figma yuki on it. ^^;
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Three cheers for Mirai's mecha. Call it the "Gundanny," perhaps?
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after getting my hands on exelica these figures were intriguing... until i saw the quality of the girls themselves ;_; like you said, it's quite... traumatizing.
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Interesting looking anime, but wow those outfits look cold. Anyone who's been in an open cockpit above 1000' knows that, unless you're well inside the tropics, it isn't exactly the warmest of places.
My vote's with Exoskeletons.
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Great, Haruhi and Yuki are more dangerous then ever.
They will kill you!!!!!!!
I always wonder. How do you put those gundam parts on to the figma figures...?
I do like Sky Girls. Eika is also my fav too!!!
Worker
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While I'm not Danny, I can answer that question- a lot of the Gundam parts have rods or attachment points that can fit into the holes for mounting pegs that the Figma use. I've done that with my Figma Yuki. Sometimes a little blue tac or plasticine will help keep them on, too.
Network Admin
I didn't really think you were serious about them being called Sky Lolis and then I watched the video. They should really rename that series since Sky Lolis is just better. I was kinda skeptical on the quality of the Figmas but after I got my Figma Saber, I was pleasantly surprised. I might have to pick up the Haruhi version. I voted for Exoskeleton Mirai and Haruka because then you can still see the girls.
Retail
Slice of Life! I want a slice of life anime with Mirai and Haruka. A little ecchi be nice too. XD
already left the world
Give your Miria and Haruka some Exoskeletons xD~
There had been a lot of girls with Mecha already.
For a change ;p
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Thats why you are the number one of otaku. You are honest! Btw danny what setting did you use to take the pictures?
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ISO 100 with "P" setting.
nice pics danny, what's amazing about figmas are that u can like put some other things on them lols
mecha haruhi = win!! ^_^
???Confused???
lol looks like some one got jacked...go Haruhi...
Student
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Eika is.... Ichijou, right? If so, then yes I agree, Eika is my favorite.... too!
Otaku Security Guard
Is it just me, or goes Otoha look like she is currently receiving an enima?
study
Haruhi X-mode:what do you want !!
GGundam: let me touch your pussy
Haruhi X-mode:what ever you want.
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....
Graphic Designer / Multi-class-worker-character
Is Yuki X not Haruhi!! D=!
Yuki X: -... You'll be deleted!-
Gundam: -But! I'm just a robotoy!!
Dirty Gentleman
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Hmm... I have that X-Gundam pack lying around somewhere too. Think mine is 1/100 tho.
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These pics are lovely, Danny! I am more determined to start collecting Figma and Mecha than ever XD
I love how your posts always puts things into perspective and often has me rethinking my choices, which could have been a mistake ^^;
Eika's Raijin looks tough but, the green colour of Reijin works for me. The quality of the actual pilot is scary, not expected at all...
大がくせい
I don't really have a preference on the Sonic Diver, but on the other hand, I'd like to maybe one day get my hand on a Vic Viper. XD Btw, Eika my favourite of the girls as well.
Mirai and Haruka doesn't need a Mecha nor an Exoskeleton, what they should both get is a symbiote, something like the WitchBlade.
Castoffable figurines fan
Looking at Yuki's picture...You cut part of figma palm?
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Yep - it was the only way to get her to hold the gun. But got load of spare figma hands anyway.
Student and full-time otaku
Nice pics, so funny that the figmas fit almost perfectly into anything. Watching Sky Girls just now; my favorites are Otoha, Karen and Ranko =3. Sky lolis is indeed the proper term and my brother just hates the show (somehow I think he is dead inside...)
Exoskeletons for Mirai and Haruka would be just great, please do. BTW, maybe if you have enough coolsome artwork, you could start selling Mirai stuff. I'd buy a shirt right nao ^^
Student
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sky girls haven't gotten around to watching that yet,
more intrigued by strike witches hurhur
my insert for the motivational poster : "Blue tac : Figma's Best Friend"
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Yuki: I got pantsu!
God Gundam: Argh! I can't beat that!
hikikomori
Yuki:
Do not worry. Your enemy is not me.
My infiltration into your reality to save you here, parallels success in my own dimension.
God Gundam:
...
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I love Otoha and Reijin!! And I really really want one!!! I dont care that the quality isnt that great! I want it cos I love the series to bits!!!
And lolz at the bluetac. Where would we be without our blue, rubbery friend?
If you get more Choo-san, I'll gladly take Reijin, or Raijin off your hands lol.
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stay back! i've got a gun and i'm not afraid to use it!
...but just one grab...
haha
Student
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wow . nice....but i like X-yuki more ^^
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That Yuki + God Gundam is ripe for a bit of...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gundamjehutykai/random/Ggundamparody.png
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nice ^^
Student
>This one in particular is piloted by Otoha from the anime Sky Girls or as some folks prefer to call the anime - "Sky Lolis."
In this new anime season there's a very similar sounding anime called "Strike Witches". If I'm not mistaken, Strike Witches and Sky Girls have a same character designer, Humikane Shimada.
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i started watching sky girls after reading danny's post on it last year. it was alright, the ending was rather bad. but i won't spoil it for u danny since i know u haven't finish it. ^^;
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bad ending?! @.@
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kinda anti-climax. maybe it's just me. ^^;
i also find that Elise looks out of place in the series. the trio otoha, eika and karen are enough.
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Nice assemble eh..I rather my fave is Otoha's reijin..It resemble to Metal gear rex because of the head. First destiny haruhi then Haruhi's reijin. Yuki nice of his X-part on the back. Its good than the Double X.
Digital animation
I think Mirai and Haruka should have henshin ability!
Computer Repair Technician
That is totally awesome.
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exoskeleton like wearing armor that looks like another mecha, definitely
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Yuki: I can calculate your dodge rate to a percentage of o.oooo65634% since you....
God Gundam: Ok, ok, just shoot me already.
So, how long till we see Mirai Mk. III and the R-Haruka Powered? XD
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Yuki: According to my databank, the ramen store down the street serves the best ramen in the area.
God Gundam: No way. Nothing beats cup ramen. ~Slurps
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Sky girls, huh? I think I found a new anime to watch. The new anime that Gonzo came out with called "Strike Witches", looks the same as this. So I guess I know where they got the idea from.
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Man will Japan ever get over giant robots? They're like Americans and superheroes...
Artist
Hahaha,this is awesome. :D It'd be even better if Mikuru was there with a METEOR pack XD
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i love this
Otaku ^^
God Gundam: WTF, Hey! Take that off. Its mine...
X-Yuki: What's yours?
d@@b
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Mecha + lolis = always win
Teacher
I put mine on ebay. Here is a link to what I'm selling at the moment. New Yuki Nagato Revoltech is here. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300301605737&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling(more)
Teacher
Cool!
I have a complete set of Shining Wind Gachapon on e bay at the moment if anyone is interested.
Here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300304315362
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looks really good
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hahaha very good!!!
Like everyone's thoughts
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Puroguramaa
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Man I gotta do something like this myself sometime
Struggling Otaku & High School Student
I wanna do somethin like that, too
^^
Teacher
Check it out, Haruhi Suzumiya fans http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=300309953900
Massage Therapist
Thats the sorta thing my partner would do =]
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Added to the 2,8257,2784 things on the "to-do" list.
If I had *plenty* of time and was a skillful programmer then I could get that done in a few hours instead of a few years.
Much appreciated though ^^