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Stole this most sweetsome figure of Taiga Aisaka from the Kotobukiya store when I had my Otacool signing at their flagship store in October. So that they wouldn't suspect me, I placed her on the signing table which you can see in this photo.
So remember folks - if you are planning on stealing something, wave it in front of the store staff to avoid suspicion (*1).

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This Kotobukiya figure of Taiga came out in October-ish. Tis the Zekkyo Design Mizugi Version that Kotobukiya made for Dengeki.

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A very sweet but small at 1/8 scale.

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Great for DFC fans.

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The sculpt is based on an illustration by Toradora creator and illustrator Takemiya Yuyuko [竹宮ゆゆこ]. An illustration done for a single specific purpose (in this case for this figure) is called a Kakioroshi (描き下し also written as 書き下ろし).

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The macro lens is too good at picking up dirt which I cant really notice with the nekkid eye - shes in need of a wash after I've been carrying her around for a bit.
I usually give figures a rub of washing up liquid or a cotton bud with some paint thinner. Figures are usually coated meaning that thinner should only remove dirt and not the paint - unless you rub too hard.

If you want tips on how to clean your figures then check out Kodomut's guide. How do you go about washing your figures?

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Taiga comes with a hoop thing - the name escapes me right now because I'm sleepy ^^; It can be removed after removing Taiga's head.

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Kameltoenium fans may be disappointed. Many figures these days come sculpted with Kameltoenium but I personally don't think its needed. What you say?

Kameltoenium necessary?

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Very sweet.

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Compared with her Good Smile bun haired counterpart.

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And because the head is removable, you can have loads of fun.

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Nanael prefers her bigger eyes. I just realized that I never got round to reviewing her.

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Completely forgot her name ^^;

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Not got round to reviewing her either.

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Taiga gives Char Rhouseman a whirl.

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Looking through the Figures category, I realize that there are so many figures on the shelf that I haven't gotten round to reviewing. Each photo shoot takes from at least 20 mins to an hour and its been difficult to find the time of late ToT.

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One figure I certainly do remember reviewing - Queens Blade Airi.

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If you is being looking for Taiga then have a look on one of the following trusted online retailers.
http://jlist.com ($10 off $100 for any customer, using code DANNY2009A)
http://www.amiami.com/shop?set=english
http://toylet.net (Winter sale http://store.toylet.net/specialdeal.html )
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/
http://hlj.com
http://archonia.com
http://hobbystock.jp
http://kidnemo.com

Retail price is 6,300 yen but Amazon Japan is selling her for 29,800 yen !!!

Kotobukiya Taiga is your kinda figure?

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*1: Stealing is bad - don't do it.

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