Asuka Kazama Bishoujo Figure Kotobukiya

Following on from Christie Monteiro and Alisa in their series of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Bishoujo figures, Japanese company Kotobukiya present Asuka Kazama, 9-1/2" high (1:7 scale), pre painted PVC figure, based on an illustration by Shunya Yamashita.

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Milla Maxwell Figure from Alter

Available October 2012, from Alter comes this 1/8th scale pvc figure of the game heroine Milla Maxwell. From the knots at her collar and the laces along her boots the detailing is exceptional.  Milla is a character from the game Tales of Xillia.  An incarnation of the Lord of Spirits, Milla is charged with the task of protecting the World.

Available from Playasia

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Samus Aran サムス・アラン Zero Suit, pvc figure Max Factory

Samus Aran サムス・アラン Samusu Aran, lead character from Nintendo's legendary  "Metroid" video game series.

Samus ranks alongside Chun Li as one of the earliest female protagonists depicted in a video game.  Orphaned at a young age, Samus was brought up by the extraterrestrial avianoid Chozo race, who trained her as a capable warrior.  Following a stint as a Galactic Federation soldier Samus devoted her career to bounty hunting. 
The 1/8th scale (Height: approx. 220cm), Max Factory sculpture is based on her portrayal in the 2010 game "Metroid: Other M." where in cut scenes she is seen sporting her "Zero Suit", a form-fitting jumpsuit which is worn beneath her Power Suit. The figure comes with gun and the baby Metroid.

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"M" Figure Archive

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Maria (Kotobukiya)
Mina Majikina (Goodsmile)
Mina Majikina (Daiki Kogyou)
Mitsuru Kirijou (Kotobukiya)
Morrigan Aensland (Yamato)
Motoko Kusanagi (Vice)

Rin Tosaka 遠坂 凛 PVC 1/7th scale figure Fate/Stay Night

Rin Tōsaka 遠坂 凛 Toshaka Rin is one of the three heroines from the Fate/Stay Night franchise, heir to the Tohsaka family of mages, she fights in the Grail War, with her servant Archer. This GoodSmile figure is based on her portrayal in  the 2010 movie "Fate/stay Night Unlimited Blade Works"

The base of the figure, the dramatic pose and flowing hair were inspired by a key scene from film where Rin is holding her pendant (see art image above). The figure comes with replaceable hands that allow you to choose between the pendant or her Azoth sword and jewels.

Unlimited Blade Works Film Website Japanese
Rin Tosaka Wallpaper

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Makise Kurisu Kotobukiya 1/8th PVC Figure Steins Gate

Principal character from Steins;Gate シュタインズ・ゲート Shutainzu Gēto a Japanese visual novel developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, and released on October 15, 2009 for the Xbox 360.

Despite the 1/8th scale Kurisu is a non standard 9.5" in height. The gears require assembly, but clearly labelled instructions makes assembly a simple process.  The figure, based on artwork by "Huke" ,  is expertly shaded, noteworthy care is given to the colour blend on her hair and jacket. The extraordinary attention to detail on the sculpt is a hallmark of Manufacturers, Kotobukiya.

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Satellizer el Bridget 1/8th scale figure from "Freezing" Anime

"Satellizer el Bridget" is a principal character from the Japanese-Korean manga and anime series, ‘Freezing’.

This 1/8th scale pvc figure from Japanese manufacturer "FREEing" stands 225mm tall,
wielding her volt weapon "Nova Blood".  The figure is modelled post battle, standing resolute and steadfast, though in dire need of a change of clothing.

Satellizer el. Bridget, formerly known as Satellizer Alongrutch, is the main heroine of the "Freezing" franchise. A second-year student at West Genetics, she is a highly skilled Pandora who is known as the Untouchable Queen because of her ruthlessness in combat.

Given the size of the model, the asking price of $124.90 US (at time of posting) is a stretch, though admitedly the sculpture and paint detail draws some admiration.


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Mortal Kombat: Kitana 10" Pre-Painted Figure

One of the principal characters in the Mortal Kombat  franchise.  Princess of the other dimensional realm of Edenia and the daughter of Queen Sindel.

Kitana figure due January 2012, the first in an 'Enchanted Warriors of Mortal Kombat' series from Syco Collectibles.  Cast in high-quality polystone and hand painted, the Kitana statue stands 10" high on an 11'' diameter base.


Kitana bio on Mortal Kombat Wiki
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Rei Miyamoto pvc figure from Organic

Rei Miyamoto 宮本 麗 Miyamoto Rei is a character from the manga and anime series Highschool of the Dead. The series follows a group of Japanese high school students caught in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.

Based on the the manga representation of Rei, manufactured by Organic, the pvc figure stands 8" tall,  finely detailed and fully painted.  The unfortunate zombie remains anonymous.


Rei Miyamoto bio

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Catwoman pvc figure from Kotobukiya DC Bishoujo

First appearing in Batman #1 (Spring 1940), Catwoman aka Selina Kyle has for decades straddled the line between hero and villain. Whether on the same side or not, Catwoman and Batman have had an interesting relationship that has occasionally turned romantic. Originally a cat burglar with a flair for the feline, Kyle’s trademark is her vicious whip.

Figure from Kotobukiya, based on an Illustration by Shunya Yamashita and part of the DC Bishoujo collection.  Pvc plastic figure standing 9 1/10 inches tall atop an exclusive Gotham City Batman-inspired gargoyle base complete with two miniature cats!

Catwoman bio on Wikipedia
Catwoman through the years slideshow
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Shunya Yamashita website

Sandman Death Figure DC Chronicles Series

A character from the critically acclaimed The Sandman (Vertigo) series written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics. Death is both the end of life and a guide to souls as they begin their new existence.  Unlike most personifications of death, she also visits people as they are born.

One of the most popular characters from Sandman. Death was named the fifteenth greatest comic book character by Empire Magazine.  Death is sculpted by Michael Locascio and part of the DC Chronicles statue series,

Limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 7.5" high x 5" wide x 3.5" deep,

Sandman comic series on Wikipedia

Sculptur Michael Locascio

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