Konata Izumi Summer Uniform Ver. Figma
Posted by Persocom on Sep 19, 2009 in Figures | 14 comments
This review is a bit overdue, since I got this figure last month. Konata Izumi shouldn’t need an introduction, she’s the super otaku main character girl from Lucky Star, and this is her Summer Uniform Version Figma by Max Factory. I previously reviewed the Winter Version Figma over a year ago. I bought her from Hobby Search for 2,261 Yen, and she’s still available for purchase there at the time of writing this. Read on for pictures and a full review. Read More
Loot, Post Backlog & Camera Upgrade Needed
Posted by Persocom on Sep 4, 2009 in Life | 11 comments
Well, it’s about time I get to work on figure reviews, I’ve acquired three figures since last month that I haven’t gotten a review done for, and I’m also in the process of figuring out exactly what to order for this month. The problem is my budget is getting tighter these days for various reasons, one of which is that my son is in school now. I’m also in the market for saving up for a new camera. My old camera that I’m using for all my pictures right now is outdated and obsolete. I’m quite tired of it’s under par performance and battery diminishing gluttony. In fact, when I think about it I would be willing to bet just from all the batteries I’ve bought for it over the last couple of years I could have afforded a DSLR or the likes. I’m completely open to suggestions, though I’m not sure what my camera budget will be, and it will likely be months before I’m able to go get one. I want something that’s going to last and not run through packages of batteries like it’s dying of starvation. Of course, there are other things that I could hope for in a new camera as well. Oh yes, the loot backlog will be plucked away at soon. Read More
Kagami Hiiragi Cosplay Ver. Figma
Posted by Persocom on May 26, 2009 in Figures | 18 comments
This Figma hails from the Lucky Star OVA. Here we have Kagami Hiiragi from Lucky Star cosplaying as Miku Hatsune. She was bought from good ol’ Hobby Search for the reasonable price of 2,261 Yen. Luckily if anyone is interested in buying her from there she’s still available right here at the time of writing up this post. For a full review and many more pictures, please read on. Read More
Miyuki Takara Figma
Posted by Persocom on Dec 7, 2008 in Figures | 10 comments
I got this Figma a few days ago but I didn’t have any batteries for my camera. I pre-ordered her from Hobby Search a while back. She costs 2,261 Yen. The only reason it took this long for her to arrive is that she came with another Figma, I’ve been bundling each month’s orders together lately to save a little on shipping costs. Finally the Lucky Star Figma collection is complete (unless they make more later on of course). Now that I have them all, I will be doing a group shoot of all four of the girls later on this month for sure. Why not just do them here? Well, I think having the whole group calls for a whole photo shoot, I enjoy doing them separately from the normal reviews. Konata did manage to sneak in a shot again though. If you’re curious as to the other Figma that came with her, well you’ll just have to wait and see.
Miyuki comes with 10 hands, 2 faces, a book and removable back hair piece. There is a hole in her back and in her head (that the hair piece can cover up) for the stand. I prefer using the head for the stand so she’s not looking downward. Now, this Figma is a little less flexible than others, in the head at least. She can’t move her head left and right very easily, likely due to the bulkiness of her hair. Also there were some minor flaws in the paint this time around mostly in the front hair piece and one of the hands had some loose plastic attached. I’m not really complaining though, just stating the facts. It seems that even though she was released this late, she is of the same quality as the rest of the Lucky Star Figmas. Not quite top notch, but most fans won’t care. I’m happy to have her and I’ve gotten over the little flaws even if I’ve come to expect slightly higher quality work lately.
Something that I think is great about this figure is that she’s taller than the rest of the Lucky Star group, and accurately so. Her figure is also dead-on accurate. Also, she comes with some kind of white stand thing, which I honestly don’t know what it’s for, but I’m sure someone else will or has reviewed her and revealed what it’s for. The backdrop included is three panels long, and you see it in some of the pictures. It’s from the one of the opening scenes to the anime. Last but not least her pantyhose/tights aren’t just cut off at the pantsu, they’re also coloring them, as you can see in the final picture. It is notable considering the majority of figures simply have plain white pantsu. Yes, more than some of you would like to know I’m sure, but come on now, we all look.
One thing I’d like to see with Figmas that have glasses is for the glasses to be removable. The glasses on all the Figma that have them so far are attached to the front hair piece. Now I’ll leave you with the classic opening to Lucky Star!
Lucky Star OVA
Posted by Riiana Doon on Sep 28, 2008 in Anime | 4 comments
So, how many of you have gotten a chance to see the “Lucky Star OVA” either raw or subbed by now?? I finally got to see it in a mostly subbed version, with live action “Lucky Channel” raw version. I have to say I love the OVA!:D And Akira’s voice actor is so perfect for her!:D This picture here is just a teeny bit of a spoiler for those who haven’t gotten to see it yet… You must see if you are a “Lucky Star” fan like myself!:D
All I need to say about this… Konata is definitely up to her antics in this one!:P And Tsukasa volleyball game… absolutely adorable!:D
Well, enough spoilage… if you have seen it, or do see it soon would love to hear what you think of the OVA!:D Look forward to hearing from everyone on this!:D
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