This was a slow week for figures. Most companies were on holiday for Sunday, so we didn’t get any news, and then nothing really notable went up on Monday. I thought Tuesday would be promising, but we got zilch! Turned out that Thursday and Friday were pretty good, but still, not a whole lot went up this week. But there were some surprising releases that I am really looking forward to, and quite a few re-releases, so hit the jump to check them out!
Amie-Grand
Rei of the Cross | ¥15,200 | December
Leah: While this is a lovely Rei, I really don’t think she’s worth the hefty price they are asking. Sometimes I hate polystone!
Stephen: It’s a nice figure of Rei, but the price coupled with the fact that there are many other better Rei figures out there makes this a pass.
Evolution Toy
Yukihime Full Puni | ¥8,800 | October
AmiAmi | Hobby Search
Leah: Adorable, but not $100 adorable. Holding out for a figma!
Stephen: Her hat has a face on it, which is usually something I’d be all over, but she’s quite joint-tastic and overpriced.
Good Smile Company
Nendoroid Yozora | ¥3,500 | January
Leah: As I said in the post on Yozora, I really love her grumpy faces. She’ll be a fun one to photograph!
Stephen: Pissy Nendoroid with a PSP? Nuff said.
Kotobukiya
X-23 | ¥6,200 | February
AmiAmi | Hobby Search | HLJ
Karin Sasamori | ¥7,800 | December
AmiAmi | Hobby Search | HLJ
Makise Kurisu | ¥7,800 | January
Leah: I love all the Dragon Chronicle figures, so Karin is a must-get! And while I already have Makise, it’s good to see her get a re-release, definitely one of Koto’s best figures.
Stephen: I’m glad that we finally got to see X-23 painted as she looks quite great in her final form and Karin is just so adorable and detailed. Makise is also a must own for anyone who doesn’t have her; she’s stunning in person and one of the best representations of Huke’s art in three dimensions.
Max Factory
Figma Hitagi & Araragi Re-Release | ¥2,800 | October
Hitagi: AmiAmi | Hobby Search
Araragi: AmiAmi | Hobby Search
Leah: Honestly, I think it’s a bit mental to put up re-releases for October. That month is totally packed, so these will just end up on sale, pissing off people who paid the original price.
Stephen: For those who missed out, this is a great second chance, but I have a feeling this will be like Kaito’s Nendoroid and a limited number re-release. Hitagi is fun for her accessories, but Araragi is quite boring in figure form.
Phat! Company
Angel Panty & Stocking | ¥2,200 | December
Leah: I’m glad to see that Phat! is continuing the line of Panty & Stocking minifigures. There’s a set of police officer versions in the works as well, but I’d like to see them tackle even more of their crazy outfits!
Stephen: I love Phat! Company’s work on these figures; they’ve captured the unique art style perfectly and who doesn’t love Panty and Stocking?
Plus X/ Taki Corporation
Lily Kamen Re-Release | ¥8,800 | September
Leah: LOLWUT
Stephen: Can Taki Corp please stop coming back from the dead? They’re like the zombie crappy figure maker of the PVC world.
Wave
Minase Iori | ¥7,800 | February
AmiAmi | Hobby Search | HLJ
Honma Meiko | ¥3,800 | February
AmiAmi | Hobby Search | HLJ
Tooru | ¥3,800 | February
AmiAmi | Hobby Search | HLJ
Leah: I’m trying to hold off on Beach Queens, so none of those entered the pre-order list, but Iori proved irresistible! I really love all the new Idolm@ster designs, and I feel like I’m going to be buying up quite a few of them from Wave and MegaHouse!
Stephen: All three of these gals are ultra cute and have great price points, so for anyone looking for a bit of cute to add to their collection, these are the perfect addition.
Well, that’s all for this week, let us know what you’re looking forward to in the comments!
I was tempted to pick up Iori, but I’m going to wait until MegaHouse releases their Iori, since (hopefully) it will also follow Haruka’s lead be her in her character sheet outfit. http://www.idolmaster-anime.jp/character/ch_iori.html
DAT BUNNY! I’m hoping that Megahouse makes all of the girls in regular outfits, and Wave does the “special” ones.
Oh good grief now you have me reconsidering. Still, I’ll have to resist. I need to start cutting back next year.
Beach Queen Tooru looks like a color swapped pissy Yuki from Haruhi to me 8|
Snagged the Phat! Panty and Stocking as soon as they went up. I really love the Angel outfits and Panty’s expression. Cannot wait for them
I want those panty and stocking figs. What are the odds of them selling out by the time I get out of the hospital?
So hope I can get them. And yeah…ill probably get the idolmaster as well…damn you for fully corrupting me Leah