Christopher BeanUnited States of America
Christopher BeanUnited States of America
Christopher Bean
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Christopher Bean

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Slightly Overpriced ... But, I Like It!

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I ordered two copies of this mug. One mug's design had smear stains to the side, most likely incurred during the design transfer process. The other mug's design was slightly off-center and crooked. The design itself is only on one side of the cup.

The handle is made of titanium ribbon, which appears to be sturdily welded onto the cup. The word "Titanium" is etched into the handle, and is pressed into the cup's bottom.

The cup's edge is well-rolled metal, making for a comfortable lip.

Recommend hand-washing the cup due to the design. Enjoy!

Good Smile Racing Fan's Must-Have for the Races!

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I'm a fan of dark-colored prints on cloth, and thought that the colors weren't deep enough on the towel.

However, it's the perfect towel to wave at the 2025 edition of the Good Smile Mercedes AMG during the races!

They currently sit 4th place in the driver's standings, and off to a great season! Show your fan support!

Is Miku Really Old Enough to Drink?

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Hatsune Miku is dressed in what appears to be camouflage patterns. She has a pensive look ... "Should I get a little taste from the liquor cabinet?"

Her turquoise hair is a little darker than other figurines I own ... most likely contributing to her subdued appearance.

Be careful opening the cabinet's door. The six bottles are stand-alone and not attached. Display as you wish!

A very well-crafted figurine ... sitting atop my 1/1 scale beer fridge!

The Cutest Android Finally Finds Her Perch

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Oriental Forest's "Chi - Soothing Breeze" arrived today via Post. The box was warm due to the summer heat wave we have here in Colorado ... just like Japan (too hot)!

The figurine arrived with (surprise!) a clear file with the original illustration of Chi, the "recycled" android ... but, with special powers. The figure arrived in three sections: sturdy base, pole section, and Chi herself.

Unfortunately, you cannot pose Chi by herself ... since the top of the pole is fused to her butt lol.

HOWEVER: The paint job is superb, and the breezy presentation of Chi lends a nice cooling sensation to an otherwise hot Summer's day.

Average Quality for an Overpriced Product

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This model of Battleship Yamato arrived intact, and the package's contents were securely packaged.

The model requires some assembly. No instruction book was included in the package; however, look carefully at one of the box tabs for a scan code. Website instructions were in English.

Some assembly is required. Side fins are provided, but require removal of very thin molding on both sides of this model. It looked very fragile, so I didn't attempt removal of the moldings.

I think this product is overly priced for what the manufacturer provided. The flimsy stand adds to the fragile perception of the product. Wait to buy until it's on sale. Three star rat...
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Golden Kamoy's Heroine Shines!

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Good Smile Co's representation of Asirpa is "golden," for sure.

The arrow's feathers fit securely into Asirpa's right hand, and the figure itself fits very securely inro the base, which is pretty hefty for this price range. Paint application is uniform throughout with no blemishes.

Funny thing: This figure is still in "pre-order" status on GoodSmileUS website ... and there is a tariff surcharge!

Thank you, TOM, for the secure packaging and availability!

2018 Season -- A Couple Podiums -- And a Nice Tile!

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Was able to snag this Racing Miku 2018 Season Diorama Mansion Tile before it sold out.

It arrived securely packaged and had an acrylic stand with extra connector pins to boot!

Very happy with this purchase!

Pair Kurumi Up With Tohka ... Instant Pajama Party!

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Kurumi looks beautiful no matter what she is wearing! The quality of this figurine emphasizes Kurumi's flirtatious and playful side. No defects were observed.

Pair her up with Tohka Yatogami (Nightwear Version) and the fun will begin!

Blanket Design Will Go Well With 2026 Figurine

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This Azur Lane blanket isn't a quilted type; more like a blanket you would take to spread out on a sandy beach.

Its sturdy stitching at the blanket ends will most likely survive several washings.

Match this blanket with the exact same race queen figurine to be released in 2026.

Took off one star, as the color print is on the light side ... but, still of good quality.

Miku Doesn't Wear Earphones to Bed

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Very nicely-done figure of my favorite QQ figure Miku Nakano!

The snowflake prints and blue ice-colored garb are what made this figure a "must-have"!

Plus, no earphones ... who wears earphones to bed anyway?

Attractive Sculpt ... Stand is Lacking

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Sega produced this figure, which arrived after the 2024 Christmas season. Paint quality is fine for this figure's price range. Blue present with yellow bow is a separate piece that fits between Miku's two hands ... somewhat securely.

TOM packaging is topnotch, with thick outer box, inner packing paper and then bubble wrap securing the figurine during shipment.

The provided stand is flimsy, and doesn't have the Name or Edition imprinted like prior years. Two pegs insert into the figure's one grounded foot; be careful when assembling.

Overall, this Luminasta Miku figurine will brighten up the 2025 holidays.

Fine for a Wallet Friendly Figurine

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Holo the Wolf Goddess figurine comes in two parts: the barrel itself and the Holo figurine. There are no attachment points to worry about, and none are needed. The figurine sits perfectly atop the barrel.

The mug looks like it's topped off with whipped cream or whipped marshmallows rather than beer foam. Additionally, the tips of Holo's hair are translucent ... makes it look like the manufacturer skimped on brown paint.

Otherwise, this is a decent figure for the price. She sits atop my mini beer fridge :)

Only One Problem ... They Aren't Hummels LOL!

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MegaHouse's "Frieren" figures remind me of my grandmother's Hummel collection. These figures are all about the same height (2 1/2 to 3 inches). And, all figurines have representations of various items unique to their anime characters, on the reverse side. For instance, Frieren has a representation of the Heroes Statue in the town center.

Now, if the creators of these fine pieces would offer them in glazed ceramic statuettes ... one can only dream.

Recommend!

The Empress Kurumi-sama in a Reflective Pose

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Kadokawa has produced another winner with this time traveler!

First, the figurine is all-plastic, but the ornate details of Kurumi-san's weapons and outfit are expertly painted with no bleed-over. The figurine and rifle do not specifically attach via pegs, etc., to the couch, but stay sufficiently in place.

What would have made this figure a luxury item would have been a real leather couch, or at the very least, real brass legs underneath the couch. Gave it five stars, however, because of the superb sculpt and painting/craftsmanship. Definitely recommend to all Kurumi fans!

A Christmas Eve Date Sure to Please!

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Yukine-san never looked so good in the Symphogear anime series! Good Smile has decently crafted a holiday figurine with the representative attention to detail indicative of a mid-range-priced collectible.

I took one star away, since ... at this price point ... Good Smile could have used fabric for the leggings. Plus, the somewhat flimsy stand is more indicative of prize figures. Be careful when you connect the figure's feet to the base. Don't get me wrong ... the base still adequately supports the figure.

Plus, as of November 2024, TOM offers this figurine for less than the manufacturer's own website! A holiday figurine to positively recommend!

Beautiful Personified Rendition of a Millennium-Aged Chinese Relic

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This wonderfully-sculpted figurine is sturdy and well-made. It has a heavy, solid base, and comes in display-styled packaging which is also artistically done.

There are four golden strands radiating from the figure's crown, which are made of parachute cord-like material ... a nice touch! The light green drinking gourd resting in the goddess' hands is meticulously crafted and attached.

The goddess' pearlescent skin tone is uniform throughout, and it almost looks like the figure is glowing!

Just one criticism: The yellow ceremonial tassels emanating from the top of the blue tower pedestal are plastic; it would have been nicer to have real ribbon inst...
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Centerpiece-sized Holiday Figurine!

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This holiday figurine is well-constructed and painted. The Santa cap is separately-packaged inside the box, and conforms well to the figurine's head. The bag of goodies is plastic; would have been nice if it was actually canvas material.

However ... the base is HUGE! Don't be fooled by the picture on this site. The base is over 7.5 inches in diameter ... and appropriate, given the figurine itself is over 11 inches tall. Perfect as a centerpiece at your holiday table this Christmas 2024!

Well-constructed, Non-Scale Figurine ... But No GSR Code

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Bought the 2023 Racing Miku figurine to add to my Good Smile Racing collection. It is not to scale ... short arms and long legs ... but, accurately portrays a tanned Miku-san on a bright day in the Tropics. There is no paint bleed-over whatsoever, and the sunglasses come firmly attached to her head.

Just one minor disappointment, though .... a Good Smile Racing code was not included to help increase my sponsorship level. Otherwise, happy with my purchase ... at a fair price. Recommend!

Alumina's A-Z: [F01] Accurately Portrays the Artistry of Neco-san

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"F01" is well-crafted, with no paint bleed-over between colors on the figurine.

The writing on the figurine and the weapons carriage are very hard to read; however, using a camera and zooming in on these labels does show letter distortion, but readable. The exact wording of the label on the figurine is printed on the front of the box. SUGGESTION: Provide a "collector card" with a figurine outline, and exploded view text boxes revealing the writing. Neco does add little written tidbits on his artwork from time to time, and this included card would accurately convey the artist's sentiments.

Exquisite craftsmanship ... definitely a collector's it...
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