Gurren Lagann
Quick photo review of the Alter Yoko Littner figure that came out a little while back.
First saw the prototype of this figure over a year ago at Chara Hobby - looked great in primer alone and looks even better painted.
Alter do great quality figures but some of them look odd and generally have darker colors. Yoko however is astoundingly good.
Nicely scuplted oppai.
Sculpting around the torso looks great too.
Revolver is removable and the barrel turns too. Fits snugly with a little effort up ones nose.
Cute yokogao. Yoko Gao [横顔] means "side of face."
Garments can be removed - if you want to break the figure permanently.
Tush is a bit flat.
Coat in the wind really does look great. I think there is a version of her in a black coat too.
Lovely stand too. The weight of the coat prevents Yoko from standing without the base.
Good news for folks who don't like hair joins - non on Yoko.
Yoko retailed for 8,190 yen back in August.
Sculpt and quality is truly stunning.
My fave figure company is still Good Smile though ;-)
Some of these in the Wallpaper Pool.
And the three Yoko's lined up. The one on the far right is by Kotobukiya (review) and the one on the far left is by Gift (review).
Which do you prefer?
Thanks to HLJ for the sample.
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I'm torn between Good Smile and Alter but the sheer quality of this Yoko figure makes me lean to Alter's side.
One of the best figures of Yoko I think.
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nice ! but the face kinda too mature for yoko >_<
Art book and doujinshi collector (and reviewer!)
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That Yoko really is exceptionally well-made. The holster and belt have so much detail, and the coat too. They really didn't take the easy way out... Unlike those other two figures you've got pictured. ^^;
Otaku/Agent Of Death
Indeed. But you still must give the others some measure of credit, as they are at least descent. The Gift one is my least favorite of the bunch. There was a post a while back about how accurate the limb length was.
Art book and doujinshi collector (and reviewer!)
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Oh, I know none of them are "easy" and I don't mean to degrade the other two. It's just a matter of comparison. Figures are art, and I'm just more compelled to be captured by it when it's a complete scene; a visually stimulating moment with action, detail and movement.
University's Slave
Well said!
Programmer
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Indeed.
photoshop junkie
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Out of my nine Yoko figures, BH Yoko is definitely my favorite though it's still a hard decision. :3
Hope Alter will do more TTGL characters in the future~
System Admin
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GSC aka Max Factory, I used their design, detailed and articulation as a benchmark.
If you have own a few GSC or Max Factory action figures, you will be easily disappointed by other makers.
Student
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The sheer quality of Yoko from Alter is really amazing.
level 1 cook, shifty eyed and fuzzy
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Very nice figure, its interesting to see the younger and older versions next to each other. For quality its the Alter one, although the blushing, winking Kotobukiya Yoko has a cute charm all her own ^^
Student
Bought it, love it, amazing detail and on my side of town cheaper than the other two.
Experiment volunteer for social dysfunctionality
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Missed out on this after I cancelled my pre-order due to financial constraints. hope I could still find it.
College Student | Novice Figure Collector ★彡
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I own all those Yoko figures and I love them all! But Alter takes the cake. Their figures always have a lot of beautiful details. You know your getting your money's worth when it comes to Alter. I feel like I'm getting the complete package. And it helps that their figures are reasonably priced. But GSC/Max Factory definitely comes in 2nd, Megahouse in 3rd, and Kotobukiya in 4th.
99th Emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire
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Alter is best for me...
Web programmer
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Wow I love this figure
Injured
I have always liked Kotobukiya figurines. That Alter Yoko has a really stunning set of features. Any more however, whatever I can get a few of at a time that are real not fakes I am happy with. Just feels better to pull like 3 figurines out of one shipping container. I still have Yoko on my list to get.
Student
Alter have my vote, although GSC come close behind. Kotobukiya do occationally have great figures though.
Student (University)
I'm hands down an Alter fan. I don't like GSC because they focus too much on nendoroids. However the figures that they actually do make are pretty good. I wish they had a few more regular figures. As for Max Factory, they have too many figmas, and I think they should also balance out their items with a few more regular figures.
LOL. I'm such an Alter fanboy.
Sentai Ranger
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Man, I love that facial expression.
pixels & photography
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Good Smile Company <3<3<3
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
I am torn between a few companies...but the only company that has not failed me is Good Smile Company....
Gundam Fanatic
Yay Yoko! I personally don't own any of these types of figures. Its all Gundam and other mecha in my collection, so I can't easily compare different companies.
Japanese Language Student
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I like this Alter Yoko Littner. Her determined eyes and torn up jacket awesome! Her boobs are really up there tho ^^; If I got this I wouldnt be able to display it on my desk at work :/ Great photography, yo! She looks fantastic.
Student and full-time otaku
Bery nice indeed. I'll stick with my Koto version though...but only for financial reasons ^^; Whish I had da moneys to get all three of those...
Scientist, unemployed.
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I'd like all three. Anyone want to give me them for Christmas?
High school student
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I can't decide between GSC and Alter. Both produce fantastic, stunning figures.
Graphic designer
Have been an Alter fan for ages. Love GSC figures as well but my heart goes out to Alter~
Looking for work again
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No hair join - very impressive!
~Undine~
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Absolutely adore Alter's Yoko. Only got mine a few weeks ago (pre-order was filled really late) but she was well worth the wait, what an amazing figure by Alter, really gorgeous.
The only drawback I saw, which is but a minute detail, was the same observation you made Danny, her tushie looks a bit too flat. With her else perfectly sculpted body and audacious shapely curves, a more ample tushie would have been heavenly.
Also love Alter's Yomako, for me Alter has made the best Yoko figures.
Student
Alter's figures are usually really well made, Yoko is no exception.
College Student , butts kicker
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great details there :)....i wish i can get that
Student
Gotta say that the vast range of Good Smile figures (i.e. nendoroid and figma) makes it a close win for them with Alter in close second place
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Tabetai~~~~~
NEET
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Alter == best sculpt, kick-ass expression
Koto == best accessories + BOOTA! :3
Gift == moeeeeee *~*
Sooo. I couldn't really choose between the three. I want them (if only I has money). I voted for Gift though. moe!Yoko will go great displayed with my nendo Yoko :3
and... wow. GSC wins the poll by a landslide.
*hint hint* Make Gurren-dan figures please? :D
As much as I love Yoko, she has too many figures now (and still counting), they should make more NIA, SIMON and of course KAMINA-SAMA! :D
Professional Panhandler
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Danny does work for GSC afterall. So this is clearly reflected here as it is sort of a GSC + Max Factory fan site.
NEET
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well, there's that... but Danny doesn't post about GSC + MF all the time sooo that doesn't really count XD
High School Student
Cute!!! Added to wish list.
Professional Panhandler
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Hmm...didn't realize the revolver actually spins. Didn't spin on mine. :\
The shading is a matter of preference, and looks different depending on the lighting condition.
Nurse
For the sheer beauty and detail, I love Alter figures. But I have many more Good Smile figures since I love nendoroids :) Good Smile's bigger, scaled, non-SD figures are also great quality, so I'm always torn when I'm asked which is my fav. But it's one of those two by far.
As for those Yoko's, the Alter is probably the best in terms of overall detail and sheer awesomeness, but the only one of those I have is the Gift one...which is great, well made, and really, really cute :3 I didn't have enough spare money to get the Alter when she went up for preorder and then restock. Maybe if I get another chance some time in the future.
???Confused???
I love the detail, but something about that smirk feels off...
Engineer
Great figure, but my wallet is so empty!!!!
College Student
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Quality as expected from Alter, but I'm not really a big fan of Yoko.
overemployed
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This is the first and only figure I own so far. It looks truly amazing, great pictures Danny
Time Traveller/High School Student
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I like the Gift Yoko... I think it captures her character the best ^^
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
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I tend to have a lot of Figmas and Nendoroids, but if I have more money I'd buy a lot of Alter stuff too XD
Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
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so beautiful i want to eat her
Star Gazer
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Yeah, she's my fav of the Yoko figures I've seen, she's stunning. I didn't know she has a black coat version too, I would love to see that!
Student, Bowler, Collector
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Argh!!! Wish I have the other two Yokos.... Only has the Gift Yoko
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Had both Alter and Gift Yoko and love them both ^o^
Art/Media
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I'm probably sided with Good Smile Company since I quite like their stuff.
FREEing, Alter and such ain't bad.
Student
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I'd choose the 'gift'. Too freakin' cute.
BTW speaking of primers, do Alter or GSC use a proprietary sort, or can it be storebought?
(or is there a figure-building thread in this place I could post my inquiry?)
Student
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Looks awesome.
NICE figure,.. Show any good?
Student
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Show's awesome! Better than most, but not my favorite Gainax series. (what could be better than Evangelion?)
IT Support
Better? RahXephon. It's like Eva for the massess, but has an ending the average human being actually understands. As for Gurren Lagann, its a great show that develops in scope in a mindlbowingly rapid maner and ends in a truely epic way.
Looks good to me.
Graphic Designer
I like them all, but here is my favorite:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andregraphicdesign/sets/72157622722866288/
IT monkey/consultant
The quality of this figure is amazing, but... Quite frankly, I've never seen more fake looking breasts. By that I mean that they look like they have overdone implants. Creepy.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
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Outstanding plastic pai's. Just so impossibly round lol.
Collector with high standards
Ya Alter really surprised me with this one. I really like both Gift's and Alter's Yoko (Not so much Kotobukiya's) but theyre not at the top of my list right now. If I had the money I'd have them by now.
College Student
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xDD I love it!!! :3
Computer Engineering Student
Now that is well made. Such quality. *cry. Another figure I will lose. If I only had a job. Yoko just has one of the hottest bodies in anime.