Black Rock Shooter Review
Kidnapping Good Smile employees like Asanon was a good idea because she still had the keys to their offices and managed to steal me some samples of Black Rock Shooter. Thought we'd take a gander today before she hits the shelves.
An absolutely incredible work of art.
Detail on her big cannon thingy is awesome.
Gorgeous flowing hair.
Get a load of that base.
Lovely torso.
Who said all figures have big eyes?
A few snaps on the Lumix LX3.
BRS and Saber with the other girls.
BRS retails for 9800 yen and should be out very very soon.
© huke / B★RS Project
For those who have pre-ordered - prepare to loose a few hours work as you will find yourself spending time admiring the artwork on this figure.
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Developer/Student
http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/
Great photos, and impressive figure, but I would like to see a review on that Saber Lily in the future.
College Student | Novice Figure Collector ★彡
http://myfigurecollection.net/profile/neo_valkyrie
She really is a one of a kind figure. She'll definitely be a highlight in most peoples' collections. Its nice to see that she is on the same scale of Saber Lily. I was worried she'd end up being small for a 1/8 figure.
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
Shouldn't have missed out on BRS's pre-order months ago! Guess I'll have to wait for the re-release. Many good figures coming out in the next few months!
Nekophilia
Many good nendoroids, you mean ^^; Wallet can't hold on much longer.. Waiting for a re-release of BRS as well. Hopefully next year when I can work part time ^o^
Video Game Developer
http://radiantdreamer.wordpress.com
I was lucky enough to have preordered her very early on. I hope the supplier doesn't screw up on my order...
Professional Panhandler
http://theinfernoproject.com
Hmm...if you can order from Amazon Japan, they still have her up for pre-order. Or had when I pre-ordered her on Monday. ^^
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
Very tight on my funds atm because of the September - November releases ^^
Chinese/Viet restaurant waiter, no post secondary
What are you picking up then? I have a several figures during those times too.
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
Nendoroid Miku, Nendoroid Raspberyl, Sanya V.Litvyak, figma Tsukasa, figma Miyuki, Nendoroid Riannon, Saber Lily
Viewfinder
http://www.flickr.com/photos/harem/
I preordered 2 of them >:)
now, am waiting for the info of BRS katana vers . . . .
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
:P Also waiting on the katana version. Passed on this one due to lack of funds at the time, but I find myself liking the katana ver. just as much, if not more, and I actually DO have the funds this time.
University Student, otaku
http://chenzen.org
I have to say, the quality of GSC's figures is always consistently good.
*Pity though, the Vinyls have taken over my priority. PVCs are almost kept to a strict minimium :X *
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
Wow, incredibly impressive. ^^
student
"Who said all figures have big eyes?"
Small eyes are superior!!!
BIG EYES! Any smaller and the ignorant masses call you a pedo !
Viewfinder
http://www.flickr.com/photos/harem/
lolicon sounds better :\
Student
http://meganemarshmallow.wordpress.com/
Reminds me off that demotivational image... ^^;; Lolicon; a nicer word for pedophile. :P
Big, small, all eyes are nice~ :D Unless they're like Catellya from Queen's Blade size, ugh that's just disgusting.
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
Awww poor Catellya. ^^;
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
I'm afraid I have to agree with Marshmallow there. Catellya's pair simply remind me of overgrown tumors. ^^;
Laptop Tech
"A flat chest is a status symbol." - Konata Izumi
(English sub-titled Version)
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
The cracks on the base and the scar on her waist...
*Speechless while admiring*
hikikomori
It doesn't look like the trend of integrated bases will end...
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
...which is music to my ears. I've been complaining about the fugly plastic bases for years. :P
To Aru Tenki Rain
http://kyourin7.blogspot.com/
これはほしい＝ｗ＝ I hope the next release date won't be postponed again TwT rawr
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
i hope Santa will give me this this christmas as i didn't preordered it. =(
Only this as a present ? XD
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
plus the japanese school girl he forgot last year.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Not the Singaporean schoolgirl anymore?
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
that i can get myself. ('~')
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
Now you have made me more impatient ><
Looking forward to the day I embrace her in my hands xD
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
Bring her along next meet up ^__^
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
BRS (and Saber Lily) are truly gorgeous! *and you daughters too* ^^
"BRS retails for 9800 yen and should be out very very soon."
Wasn't this figure delayed to mid-October?
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
So comrades pls don't kill me... but in my opinion her proportions are weird. Those legs look like they have been stretched a little bit too much^^ Won't get her.
They did an awesome job with the altered gun and the base though.
Blogger
http://www.yonasu.com
The figure looks very good overall but I will have to agree that her legs look weird, especially her right leg. I haven't seen how they look in the anime though, but I would guess they don't look that stretched out...
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
BRS isn't from an anime though - she's from a fanmade video, though an anime pilot was just recently announced/shown.
Still, that minor bit aside...yes, she doesn't look stretched out in the original version. I reckon her knee is a bit too low in this sculpt. Not a dealbreaker for most, but...*shrug*
Nekophilia
Hmm.. Now that you mentioned it, her left leg looks stretched out. But I think the proportions are fine ^^
Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch
The detail work is what impresses me the most, especially on the base. =] I'm definitely adding her to my list.
Student / Photographer
http://reskiy.deviantart.com
She looks absolutely stunning! I can't wait to get my hands on one! :D You're damn lucky to have one already, Danny! :P
NEET
http://tangerinetango.wordpress.com/
BRS is really lovely.... and I see Saber Lily beside her... AAAAAA~ *w*
http://networkzero.blogspot.com/
Man that's stunning. It's funny how Dollfies make any other figures look small though. ~_^
I have a feeling pretty much any figures from this line are going to make me want to get them.
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
Incredible peace of art, but I have no budget for her T_T
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com
I'm thinking the same. I really need to get a part time job xP
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Good job Asanon! *thumbsup* Now fetch World is Mine next =D
Student (University)
Wow. Danny. I hate you. I want her so much! It's so not fair. *cries
Since I couldn't get her gun version (i didn't have the money, and it was sold out when I saw her.), I'm just waiting patiently for GSC to open up the blade version.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Can't wait for mine...Let's hope Lily is next...
Illustrator / Photographer / DDer
http://kiwira.deviantart.com
one of the most detailed PVCs around ^_^
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
Can't wait for Saber Lily >_<;;;;
Student and full-time otaku
Really can't wait to get her! But I believe she not out till mid october....
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Gawd..... that base..... so very awesome... so much detail!!! But 9800!!! omg... X_X
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
Me is very sad for not pre-ordering this gorgeous figure (and Lily Saber's) due to economic reasons.
student
http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/
those photos are making me so excited about it and I can't wait until BRS arrives.
Those cracks on the tiles, looks like somebody used a hammer and smashed it in to pieces.
When you say "should be out very very soon." Do you mean around mid Octoboer? which is like 1.5 months away
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
Wants but can'ts afford it. orz
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Simply gorgeous! DFC FTW!!!
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!
щ(ﾟДﾟщ)
Student
Very detailed and overall looks excellent, the scar makes me go O.O because it looks so good
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
Yeah its a very lovely figure indeed. THe only thing that stopped me from preordering her was that scar on her body.
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
XC, I want so bad...
I really want BRS and Saber Lily to finally start my collection but as of right now, I just can't afford them. Any chance that there will be a reissue of both in the year 2010? It really sucks to be unable to support one's hobby to the fullest...
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
Thank you for this, Danny! This might be able to hold me until she's released. Dang delay...
delay? you mean this figure is kept being delayed? *noob question*
Wireless Consultant
Put another one on my list....jeez money is leaving me before I get it...
Black rock shooter figure looks like a must have for figure addicts. very detailed, nice sculpture....sigh...now all I have to do is wait for the anime. thanks for the review.
Student
http://cream77.deviantart.com/
Gaarg.Shoulda pr ordered when I got the chance.>.<
Student
http://meganemarshmallow.wordpress.com/
Preordered her, but I don't want her that much... it was kind of on impulse. >_< Saber Lily on the other hand...
level 1 cook, shifty eyed and fuzzy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chibinezumi/
Amazing figure, the base is really great. Could not afford the hefty price tag but I see why she is more, a lot of detail and effort in this one.
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
how did you get back to tokyo so fast? i am befuddled hurhur
Lazy Student. Will be applying for a job at an otaku shop soon
http://rehikage.wordpress.com
This is one darn awesome figure alright XD But I still find that right leg a bit weirdly twisted... =x
Great figure by GSC indeed, but have no money for her now (sadly)...
Student, ACG Fans
http://modvisc.blogspot.com
it better than I thought, might getting her (depend on wallet) ...
I don't collect figures but this one is on my get list.
Student
She looks awesome!
Student
The quality is amazing o__o.
Very nice figure.
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com
On the top of my list!
bum,hachi roku driver
Very nice figure indeed.
Fashion Design student, cosplayer, gamer, collector
http://hikaru-jan.deviantart.com
She is lovely, indeed! She has an amazing base, too.
I can't wait for her to come home!
初音ミク命
I'm really glad I pre-ordered this figure when I did, the detail is amazing on it. I'm also rather jealous that you got one now while the rest of us have to wait until October. ;P
Otaku, Student, Future Gumdam Pilot
http://www.facebook.com/people/Mesba_Bhuiya/679006435
Yeah, not all figures need to have big eyes. I like this one.
Oppai Inochi
http://rockleelotus.wordpress.com/
i ended up passing on her... i *think* im okay with it. wow, the base itself is worth its weight in gold o.O
pervert
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Professional Panhandler
http://theinfernoproject.com
Nice. I'm glad I pre-ordered her, again, else I would be crying when I start reading reviews like this. ^^
Future anime voice actor
http://bladexd.deviantart.com
Aw...now I wish I had the money to get her when she was available on pre-order.
Full-time geek/Part-time student/Part-time musician
http://randomgeekness.livejournal.com/
If i had money and it could get shipped here ... *sigh* i lost my will to live i want a BRS figure so bad! ToT ....
She's so beautiful! I'm so glad I made the decision to pre-order her.I love the detaiil on the base, and her boots are awesome!
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Can I get mine with big eyes?
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/
I Second That ^_^
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/
0_0 9800 only?! Thats a deal!
Star Gazer
http://vixums.wordpress.com/
I can't get enough of her shiny coat!!! You'd think all the black would clash and look awkward, but Good Smile Company did an amazing job with having it look good!
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
http://www.chucksanimeshrine.com
I can't wait till she comes state side. Should be soon now right? >^<
I preordered this in March. Said I was supposed to get it in August, and it got pushed back to October.
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Messaging specialist
http://saturdaymorningrobots.lithiumstate.nl/
wow this is really beautifull !
The pre-order my store is offering is for October as well.
_AND_ it will set me back 105 euro's (i live in Amsterdam)
So hm, whilst i *could* afford it. 105 euro's just seems steep (i'm not a hardcore figure guy but i do have 5-6 nice ones ) I'll think about it. Unless somebody knows a cheaper place for a guy in Amsterdam with no creditcard (yeah i know - it's just not that big of a deal to have one here )
http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com
now I confused between this or miku world is mine >_<
trainee at German Telekom
http://grew.themania.org/
Well, I will ordered it if I have pre-ordered Saber Lily (see above) and worked one month.
Then I will order thi one too.
Good thanks I can buy from Archonia or J-Stuff. Last thing is around 30€ cheaper.
Messaging specialist
http://saturdaymorningrobots.lithiumstate.nl/
Thanks, I will look at J-stuff because Archnoia is 105 and availability in October for BRS. So might see if J-stuff is better :-) !
trainee at German Telekom
http://grew.themania.org/
No problem. But the cheaper release would be not like Japan release.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
I had to cancel my pre-order of this since I was lacking money... I may have to reconsider ^^;
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
Nice pictures Danny ^^
Too bad she was delayed till Mid October (hopefully no more delays!)
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
Stunningly beautiful. I would definitely keep this on my wishlist.
Student
Wow the detail on BRS is great, the way the ground is all cracked up around her gun cannon thing is too good.
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
This will be a very beautiful addition to my collection, especially before BRS anime comes out. Can't decide between cannon or sword version though. Base indeed is lovely, especially with it painted like there is some dust on the ground from the cracked tiles.
???Confused???
A real well sculpted figure...every detail is thought out...
Student~ NIght-surfer~ Sleeper~ otaku-to-be~
http://rezzaeffendi.blogspot.com
great figure~ tough shes have only A-type eyes~
Student
Beautiful figure, but I'm going to have to pass.
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Amazing figure!
animetard and a writer
http://kluxorious.blogspot.com/
oddly enough (or was it not?), I find myself wowing at the base photo. That makes me want one :3
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
nice figure. i'll pass though.
College Student, Computer Science Major
http://www.projectsaber.com
I need to somehow obtain one, since I did not preorder it. =/
Webdesigner
http://www.templaworld.net
I already preordered it in one of the best shops in Germany. Costs about 90 € including anything (tax, ship).
Normally I don't buy anime figurines, I mostly get them for free. But this one is an exception, I guess I'll ask my parents to give it to be as my birthday or christmas present~ ;)
Student (Programing, Streaming, Gaming)
Oh wow, I need to add this to my wish list.
demon hunter
http://www.j-fan.com
awesome gun!!
Student
Really high quality BRS, wow!
Chinese/Viet restaurant waiter, no post secondary
TOO AWESOME FOR WORDS. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET THIS.
I wish I had a camera to take decent pictures of it when it gets here.
Office Mover
this makes my pre-order for 3 BRS's so worth it
Is that a panty with a holder in image ID#75128
~and yeah the first thing I noticed is the panty~
College Freshmen
That is awesome. Makes waiting for the anime much more difficult.
student
agreed
student
BRS why so cool~♥
IT Professional
http://jairoburgos.wordpress.com
I want her so badly!
Marketer, Advertising Specialist
http://www.myspace.com/edgar_salas
Truly Gorgeous Figure. I definitely have to start saving!!!!! Awesome detail on the Base. All around just plain LovES IT!!!^_^
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
I don't consider figures as art. That is secondary to what character the figure embodies. Until the BRS Anime is out and I love it, I won't be getting this figure.
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Such a cool looking figure. I saw her at WonHobby9 but forgot to take her picture because I was so focused on the GSC Saber Lily that was next to it. ^^; Still, I do like this figure but am in the same boat as Actar. I think the character a figure portrays is important. Am unsure if I will get Black Rock Shooter until I see the anime (or give in to impulse ^^;).
Procrastinating Artist / Amateur Comic Artist
http://satoshikagemaro.deviantart.com
good lord~ good smile has done it. this black rock shooter is a must for every collector. just the details on how this figure is done should be enough for any collector
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
pure awesomeness!
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
Can't wait for mine. ^_^
pixels & photography
http://www.studiosushi.com
the base is awsum. neat stuff, wow
Physical Therapist
http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com
I cant wait for her release!
Custom Tax will kill me tough <.<
IT Developer / Technology Evangelist
http://blog.visualguytystudio.com
She has Apendicitis >< haha
Passerby
http://jitokun.wordpress.com/
I like her base. ^^
Collector, GFX-savvy
http://www.anivoy.com
Her being delayed till October gives me time to get some more money.
Ordered at HLJ during early bird, will most likely ship it EMS for safety and brace myself for customs.
http://animaticfigmation.com/
pre-ordered her way back when she was first announced, awaiting October for her arrival.
Student
Can't wait to get my hands on this *drools*
Student
Sexy
http://www.youtube.com/user/Gabusaki
Ah, so much detail. I NEED it.
University Student
wow, nice pics Danny.
I really can't wait to get my hands on her.
Student
What a great figure!! I love the details and is that cannon actually made of metal?
Very very nice!! (^_^)
Software Designer
gonna get me one of these if i see it at the next con i goto, guarenteed
Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
Gorgeous figure...
Too bad i passed this figure...
So regretting it now...
http://kittywhisperwind.wordpress.com/
I'm totally regretting not pre-ordering this... Even though I didn't even have the money ):
Screenwriter Wannabe
whoa, very cool figure.. detail in that base is is sick..
web creation, copywriting
http://visuallyorientedculture.wordpress.com
I`m not into colleting figures yet, but this one looks just amazing. The amount of details on the base/stand is incredible.
student engineer
OH man I ordered BRS at the very last minute. I searched all over the net reading things like reservations or pre-order closed and sold out or out of stock! Finaly I found an old figure store online that specializes in western comic charicters that thank the heavens had her.
Sadly I had to pay top though.
Student
http://yuushakaiser.livejournal.com/
Reminds me of Shana.
All the small details are amazing too.