The Reimu Hakurei figma by Max Factory is the best figma that I’ve seen to date. Without the clear supporting arm behind her in the picture, she could pass as a scaled PVC figure.
This figma has a 1/2010 release planned with a small price tag of only 2,800 yen. Figmas sure cost way less than PVC figures. =/
There don’t seem to be many Touhou Project figures out at the moment, especially of Reimu.
The other notable ones are a nendo by Good Smile Company and a 1/8 scaled PVC figure by Griffon.
The nendo is nice as I would expect from GSC, but I’m not really a fan of Griffon figures. Their quality doesn’t seem up to par with the rest of my favorite manufacturers. However, I could be wrong since their Reimu figure does look decent.
Hopefully Alter or GSC will think about making some Touhou Project scaled PVC figures in the future. For now a fan can settle with purchasing the trifecta: PVC figure, nendo, and figma.
Image Sources: Good Smile Company, MyFigureCollection.net
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I lové Griffon expression and the nendoroid is really cute ^^
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I’m not a huge fan of the deformed nendos, but the figma looks pretty damn nice. By all accounts, the Griffon figurine looks good too, but right now, I’m just a little too poor to be able to afford it. Need to get a job after graduating :\
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The Reimu figma is really pretty. The nendoroid is cute, but I suppose all nendos are. I don’t really feel anything for the Griffon figure.Feels vVery generic and has an almost empty looking expression.
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The Reimu figma is fucking cute, shame she’s really hard to get though.
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I like the figma’s face better than the scaled figure’s.
Also, Snark, she’s store exclusive to half a dozen stores, but not limited release, so at least she won’t get gouging prices. I’ll prolly order her.
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Kawaii~~~~
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@Leonia: I like the nendo, but not a fan of Griffon still. Guess I’m biased.
@zzeroparticle: Yup, the figma is pro. I need to get a job as well. =/
@Yi: It’s all in the eyes – a somewhat empty look.
@Snark: Haha, I haven’t looked into how I’m getting her yet.
@Guy: Definitely agree.
@phossil: ^^;
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If I was a big Touhou fan, I would’ve been all over this figma but thankfully I’m not. It’s been announced it will be an exclusive so good luck for all the people whose getting her. ^^
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Reltair Reply:
October 16th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Exclusive? :<
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zenical Reply:
October 18th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Reltair, you can check out the post at my blog about Figma Reimu: EXCLUSIVE!! ARGH D;
http://zotaku.com/2009/10/15/figma-reimu-nendoroid-marisa-preorder-details/
Well exclusive = miss. not a big fan, just that this figma is really nice! Lol.
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Reltair Reply:
October 19th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Thanks, I’m on the fence for this one. Been spending too much lately.
Maybe they’ll decide to make it non-exclusive in the future and release more? =/
Optic Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 4:20 am
Wanna spend just a bit more?
http://www.otacute.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_6&products_id=2439
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Reltair Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Pre-orders closed, D:
I think I’ll wait until later anyways, need to obtain some more funds.
AAAAAAA Where can I get the Figma?!?!?! *_* dazed…..
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Reltair Reply:
November 13th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Seems like the figma will reach retail stores in early January, probably best to wait until then. >_<
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