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LOUISE BRIDE!!!

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I didn't think it would happen but it did. Finally a Louise Bride figure for diehards like me. Let me tell you she looks great, just like in the promo pictures. She looks great in her short dress but you can add the wedding dress attachment onto her to give the whole bride feeling, which makes her dress huge.

The wedding veil, flower bouquet and whole wedding dress is optional attachments so you can kind of made your own look for her. She looks great no matter what. Her delicate features are well painted and sculpted but her hair does have some issues if you look closely at it. Her hair is flowing and long so there are few strands where you can see they're glued on but ove...
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Kimono Saber...the other Kimono Saber.

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Another Saber figure review coming at you. Basically it's made by Alter so the quality is high. She comes with the fuzzy base depicted in promo pictures and the Excalibur is a nice touch. The base does light up with some batteries, not included, but the light is so faint I don't bother.

Considering it's an Alter figure, you get what you see with the promo pictures. Her kimono has a nice gloss over it but I can see how that can be a turn-off for some people.

I want to address another review that mentioned her face looks off. It's understandable but this is just one of those figures where you have to display her at the intended angle or the face will loo...
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CUTE!

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This one is pretty straightforward so I'll keep it short. It's a cute chibi Rem for $15. It looks pretty spot-on with the promo pictures and she's taller than a Nendoroid.

She does come with a simple base that says "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World - Memory Snow". The design is some white snowflakes, not bad.

Basically if you like what you see and got some spare change, might as well go for it. You can adjust her head a bit but other than that, no other articulation.

Yae Sakura at her finest!

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Big fan of Honkai, big fan of Sakura. While I like her default outfit a lot, I even own the Sakura Nendo, I'm really glad they went with this outfit for this scale. I like her short hair, her outfit and her dual-wielding skills. Extra points since I have her in the mobile game.

Key points are:
- She looks just as good as in the promo pictures
- Really like the base, adds more charm to the figure instead of a plain black base, easy to attach her
- Her katana and sheathe are separate parts so you can pose with or without, easy to attach
- The box is REALLY nice, it's sealed with velcro so it has a different feel and aesthetic than most other figures boxes, I ...
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AQUA-SAMA

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Not much to say, very similar opinion to the Megumin figure. Her box was large, just like Megumin's, but there is no assembly required besides placing her into her base and there's a transculent rod to support her hair for balance.

She looks as cute as I think the promo pictures made her out to be, and I like her better with the fun water splash base than Megumin's magic sigil base.

Of course I got both of them and have them next to each other. With both of them, this is a case of you get what you see so if you think they look great together in the pictures, I can highly recommend them!

Insert Explosion Joke Here

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Megumin is looking really good here. I think this is the best Megumin figure out there, where she's wearing her usual clothes at least. I think she looks just as good as in the promo pictures and I'm always a fan of figures where there's a sense of movement, so that's a plus.

The supporting rod for her hat is a clear plastic instead of a metal rod and the base has her Explosion magic sigil on it, better than nothing but I would have preferred something more fun like Aqua's.

There's not much assembly required and that means the box will be big. I think being able to display her without her staff or hat would have been nice but I'll let it s...
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Sleeping Beauty is Here!

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First of all I want to say, I'm just glad they even made this figure based on the movie. Demonic Miki with a scythe deserves it.

Sadly it's not as perfect as I wanted it to be so let's cover the main points:

- The box in came in was beaten up, the cardbox shipping box as well as the figure box. I don't know what happened on the way to me but the packaging was not sufficient to protect it, probably the worst condition box I've ever gotten from TOM
- No assembly required, you just take it out of the box as is
- The face plate swap was too difficult, I couldn't do it. But I prefer her with the red demonic eyes anyway so I didn't even...
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Sick Shirt Perfect for the Metalhead who loves Leeks

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Pretty cool metal-inspired Hatsune Miku shirt. The shirt itself has decent quality, a normal t-shirt really with nothing special about it but the reason you'll get it is for the art.

My favorite part is that the art is styled in a generic metal shirt kind of way, The lightning bolts, the white text on black, it can easily be mistaken for a metal band shirt from a distance but the silhouette of Miku and what the actual text says will cause people to quickly realize their mistake. That's the best part.

Giant Leek with Chinese Miku Nendo as a Bonus

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I really like this Chinese Miku Nendo, she has a slightly different look that I just adore.

As expected of GSC quality, the Nendo itself looks just like in the promo pictures, the painting and color are good, her face looks just as I would expect, and the fun accessories included just add to it.

She has a meat bun accessory included but I actually found myself quite fond of the leek paint brush. It has a nice color to it and I put her musical note ahoge on top and I think she's quite adorable and unique from the other Miku Nendos I own. A real winner.

A Refreshing Spin on Saber

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Saber has lots of figures, I own a bunch. Her clothes is in one is what drew me, it's different from her usual armor but also different than the casual clothes she usually wears. But I think they fit her quite well. The overall theme here is going on a trip with her for fun and I find that to make this figure unique.

My main points regarding this figure are:

- Sadly her face is slight off compared to the promo pictures, it might just be me but she her cute innocent smile doesn't really come across that well as in the pictures I saw
- Her dress is nice, I like the feeling of movement it gives and I don't really have any painting issues with it
- The ba...
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Big Saber Lives Up to My Expectations

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It's FREEing. They do big scale figures and have great quality and Saber is no different. This is my 2nd 1/4 from them and I'm thoroughly satisfied.

My main points are:

- The figure looks just like the promo pictures, no scratches, no painting mistakes, and her expression and Excalibur look great
- Base is a transparent plate with a magic circle on it that sits on top of a brown base, nothing fantastic but not bad
- Comes with 2 Excaliburs: One that is painted matte and the other is more translucent, I am guessing it's intended to replicate her Invisible Air more accurately
- 2 tiny plastic pieces to hold the swirling energy in place and to help ...
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Cute!

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Big fan of Honkai Impact, Yae is definitely one of the best designs in the game. Rabbit miko samurai girl? Yes!

She comes with her katana, a slash effect and onigiri. I like to display my Nendos with food items so she fits right in, her hair looks great and she looks really cute with her embarrassed face!

Nero & Altria together

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Went ahead and got the set with both of them and for the most part I'm satisfied. They look 1:1 to the promo pictures so no issues there. They come with that pillow/mat that is in the pictures.

One issue I had is that there is ONE accessory that you kind to have to add on and that is the small white ribbon you can kind of see in the promo pictures going from Nero's hand to Altria's top. That ribbon is so small and such a pain to try to place in there. I guess you can just ignore it but I wanted to pose it like the promo pictures so I spent a good chunk of time fiddling with it. It's flexible and bends but working in such a small space with such a thin ribbon was ...
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I see Saber I buy

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I'm a simple man. I bought the Altria one because she's my favorite and I thought the art was cute. The cloth is bigger than I thought it'd be but I haven't really used it because I bought it for the art.

What a cutie!

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Glad I got her, really the best Rika figure I've seen. I really love the fun, color stand that she comes with and all the little accessories too. Also, comes with some iM@S stickers so that's cool too.

No issues with how it looks, 1:1 with the promo pictures in my opinion. Another review does mention that the plastic hearts looking cheap and plastic and I agree, they do. I don't have much of a problem with it but it should be mentioned, as well as the Rika doll being hard to fit in there, she's fallen out 2-3 times since I put her on display.

Some assembly is required with putting the accessories onto the stand but Rika will fit right into the middle snu...
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What a cutie Cocoa!

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Cocoa is a real cutie and I think the overall figure captures this well. She's equipped with a pitcher and a basket of bread, really captures the cafe feeling to me.

Sadly I have a big issue with it and that is the bread basket. The handle is detachable so you can pose her without the basket but it's so loose that even if you want to display her with bread basket equipped, the handle will slip off and the basket will come apart. I could glue it together but I want the option to pose her without it to still be possible. Really annoying since every time I open/close my display cabinet, the bread basket will slip off her arm.

The stand is pleasantly nice, has some pi...
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Be swallowed in darkness!

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Great Ranko figure, looks pretty spot-on compared to the promo pictures. That being said, the stand is the same too, clear basic plastic.

Her outfit is really nice, captures her cool side very well. The detailing is nice on her skirt and her rose mic, but I do admit I think the painting on the hair is a little flat. I appreciate when painters put a little shading on the hair, even if it is less canon.

Overall, still a great figure to add to your iM@S collection for the price, especially if Ranko is your number one like me!

Vocaloid Cast on my Cup

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I got the cup with art by Eri Natsume. I like it because it has the whole cast on it instead of just Miku. The art is just like in the promo pictures.

Cup-wise, it's a little smaller than your standard mug.

Cute Snow Miku Pen

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Got what I paid for. It looks as pictured, cute, functional and the little Miku attachment on the pen is fun.

Stylish Fate Glasses!

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I got the Saber pair. Great for any low key fan trying to represent. Even other fans of Fate that I encountered didn't notice the Saber imagery until I pointed it out.

Most other people said that they made me look smart and like a professor, so that's something.

My face is wide so I was worried about them not fitting well but the glasses are adjustable to an extent and now they nicely.

Firm, hugs you back

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Plenty of other reviews for this body pillow so I'll keep mine short.

On first impression, it definitely experienced the firmness that I had read about in other reviews, it conforms to your shape as you hug it. It comes with it's own plain black cover like in the promo pictures, nice if you don't have your own cover for use.

After a couple months using it however, it definitely feels like it's deflated. Which seems strange since it's fill with beads, you'd think the beads would just shift around in there.

A nice pillow but I can't say much about it's huggability over time.

The King of Knights herself would be proud!

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The ultimate collectible for Saber fans! I'm very satisfied with it, some things to mention:

- Box that it comes in is very nice
- Invisible Air Unit (IAU) comes with batteries and Excalibur needs 4 AAA batteries
- Sound quality for all sound effects and voice lines are subpar, expected but unfortunate

IAU is quite lackluster. With lights off, I can't really see anything while waving it around. You get some voice clips and battle sounds but nothing incredible. Has 3 modes, OFF, sound effects and voice lines.

The plastic stand it comes with is in 5ish pieces, assembled required, meant to display Excalibur horizontally. It's basic, clear, gets...
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Racing Miku 2014 Ver.
Racing Miku 2014 Ver.$115.99

2014 Racing Miku is my favorite!

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I've been interested in this figure for a long time but it was always out of stock or overpriced. Luckily TOM got some in-stock and after being notified, it was an easy decision to buy.

The fidelity of the figure to the promotional photos is almost 100%. Her skin is more pale than I thought it would be, but not enough to ruin it. I love the coloring in her hair, her pose, her outfit and I think it's a great balance between sexy and cool.

The base you get isn't the one pictured in the promo photos, it's actually an angular triangle geometric shape. You have to look up the official art for this figure to get an idea of what it looks like. A nice surprise, ...
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Happy 10th Anniversary Miku!

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Pretty straightforward, it's a acrylic stand.

Easy to put together, easy on the eyes, can't complain about the price either. Really depends on how much you like the art, I think it's great.

TYPE-MOON fans rejoice!

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An obvious purchase for any TYPE-MOON fan, especially if you're into mini-figures like these. Not as much flexibility and fun as Nendoroids but for the price, I can't complain.

For older characters like Arcueid and Ciel, I believe these are probably the cutest figures you could get of them. I appreciate more obscure characters being a part of this set but still somehow Saber got 3 figures in this.

As with the other reviews though, due to their smaller size than Nendos and the fact they're more rigid as well, adjusting their poses and attaching some of their accessories can be a real hassle. I just gave up on some of them and left some accessories in their re...
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Nightmare of Solomon arrives!

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As usual GSC quality, great with lots of parts for customization. I always go for the food pose though, she comes with two food items, what a deal! Also included is her bikini body to complement her summer food items.

No surprises here, GSC quality is as good as ever. Pick her up if you need some poi in your life.

Saber + Traditional Japanese Clothing = True Happiness

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What else needs to be said that hasn't already been said? Really, a very beautiful figure that I knew I had to have as soon as it was announced. It's Saber. In a Kimono. Holding Excalibur. If that doesn't make you want to buy it, nothing will.

Main points:
- Excalibur is pretty detailed, on par with the 1/7 FGO Saber Excalibur, except it has a gold sheen to it, making it stand out more
- The stand is actually white with pink sakura blossoms decorating it, goes well with the design on her kimono
- Her gentle smile

As with any high quality Saber figure, her ahoge comes packaged separately to prevent any damage. Definitely one of my most beautiful fi...
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Behold the strength of an American ship!

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Another Kancolle Nendo to my collection, Iowa is no slouch. Really looks as good as in the promo photos and plenty of accessories to play with. She comes with a hot dog AND hamburger as food accessories, really the pinnacle of technology.

The most powerful Nendoroid

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I wrote a detailed review of Yamato and forgot to submit it so I'm just keeping it short. Most other reviews cover what I said anyway.

- She comes with a lot of parts, her box is noticeably bigger than typical Nendoroid boxes. If you like messing around with that kind of stuff, perfect for you

- For casuals like me, her pose with the ramune and omurice works just fine

As expected of Good Smile products, she looks great, good quality and no paint issues. Get her if you love Yamato or wish to wield the strength of the MOST POWERFUL NENDOROID Nippon has ever produced.

King of my Heart

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Everything that needs to be said about this figure has already been said by others at this point so I'll keep it short.

With Saber being my favorite female character of all time, I had to get this Deluxe edition. Some points to note:

- Box it came in was really nice, you get the Standard edition box and a separate smaller Deluxe box with all the little add-ons

- It does come with 2 crowns, one being stored in a small present box, like a gift from Saber to you

- Like mentioned in some reviews, the cape isn't perfect. There are paint smudge and uneven painting upon closer inspection but Saber herself is great

- Using the different parts a...
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High touch!

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If you've bought any of the other girls in this series, you know what you're getting into. They're relatively cheap at 20 dollars and are of good quality. The size is decent for the price and the base is plain.

Yayoi herself is one of the better looking idols and I like her energetic pose. Definitely one of the better ones in the series.

Her flying pose sold me.

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Having only watched the Kancolle anime, I only knew the big poster girls such as Shimakaze and Kongou. But once I saw the flying pose that Akitsushima had, I couldn't resist. She looks like she's having the time of her life. Her other poses and faces are cute as well, but the flying pose is all I need for now.

Good concept, bad execution.

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First off, I want to state that I never expect a figure I buy to be exactly 1-to-1 to their promo pictures. That being said, I can't help but be disappointed at the amount of imperfections and differences between what I saw on the store page and what I got. The list is extensive but instead of going through all of them, I'll just mention the top 3 problems that I had with this Miku that could affect other potential buyers' decisions.

1. She is not even that tan. The main appeal of this Racing Miku was her healthy tan and she doesn't deliver. She is definitely more tan than my other Miku figures, who have porcelain white skin, but the "SUPER SEPANG" text...
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I love Kashima and she loves me

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Kashima made the transition to a Nendoroid very well. She looks adorable, you can take off her hat and her other expressions are fun. She comes with a Christmas outfit as well and, at this time, comes with 2 random scarves for Winter Campaign 2017.

Not only that, she comes with two food poses, perfect for the food theme I have going among my Nendoroids. Really great deal if you love Kashima, and she's always got a meal waiting for you when you get home!

Cool guitar/keytar that comes with a Miku

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As a fan of Miku and Mitchie M, this seemed like an obvious purchase for me. I like her dynamic pose with the keytar and the figure itself looks like it does in the pictures, so you know what to expect. I have no problem with the figure itself.

The assembly part though was the real pain:

- Her twintails need to be attached, the ones I got don't go into her head all the way so there's a visible space between her head and where her hair actually starts. I put as much strength into it as I could without breaking anything but to no avail

- The guitar part has small transparent strings that get caught in her fingers when you try to insert it like in the pictur...
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Super Cute Racing Miku!

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The figure looks just like in the pictures, no problems there. If you like the princess/knight look she has going on, this is for you. Her hair is translucent near the ends, I didn't really notice that in the pictures so that was a nice surprise.
For a 1/8 scale figure, she does seem smaller compared to my other 1/8s but the flag makes up for it with it's height.

As mentioned in other reviews though, attaching the flag gave me the most problems. You can try to force it but most likely, you'll have to soak her hand in some hot/warm water for a minute or two before the flag will fit in her hands. Some of the black paint from her gloves did transfer to the flag pole...
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