Upcoming Kotobukiya Bishoujo Figures…

3/30/2010

Here is a review of the upcoming Kotobukiya Bishojo (cute girl) figures.

MARVEL X BISHOUJO COLLECTION PHOENIX BISHOUJO STATUE
Phoenix is presented in the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) style based on original character art by illustrator Shunya Yamashita.

Sculpted by Koei Matsumoto, Phoenix is constructed of high-quality pvc plastic and stands approximately 9 inches tall (in 1/8 scale with the other Marvel x Bishoujo statues)

srp $59.99
Available in AUGUST~SEPTEMBER

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MARVEL X BISHOUJO COLLECTION DARK PHOENIX BISHOUJO STATUE

srp $59.99
Available in AUGUST ~ SEPTEMBER

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DOAX 2: DEAD OR ALIVE XTREME 2 – KASUMI ANI*STATUE

Kasumi comes with two bikinis (called “Azami” and “Himawari”) that you can exchange by swapping out certain parts.

Kasumi is approximately 7 ½ inches tall (in 1/6th scale along with the other Venus on the Beach Ani*Statues) and was sculpted by Yuzo.

srp $89.99
Available in JUNE

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DOAX 2: DEAD OR ALIVE XTREME 2 – AYANE ANI*STATUE

Sculpted by Yuzo, Ayane stands almost 10 inches tall (in 1/6 scale with the other Venus on the Beach Ani*Statues).

srp $79.99
Available in MAY

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NEON GENESIS EVANGELION 2.0 MAKINAMI MARI ILLUSTRIOUS ANI*STATUE

Standing 9 inches tall (in 1/6 scale), Mari was crafted by acclaimed Bishoujo sculptor Tsukuru Shirahige.

srp $79.99
Available JULY~AUGUST

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HOUKAGO PLAY ~ KANOJO (GIRLFRIEND) ANI*STATUE

Houkago Play is a 4 koma (panel) manga series that tells the story of a high school student and his girlfriend. They both enjoy playing and talking about video games, but have a much harder time discussing their feelings for each other. KANOJO (“girlfriend”) is a perfect example of the “Tsundere” archetype, violently teasing her boyfriend while hiding her true feelings for him.

Originally released as a garage kit sculpted by Goumoto-dou’s Shinpei Yokoshima at Wonder Festival 2009, it is now available as a fully colored statue.
Kanojo stands 10 ½ inches tall (1/7th scale), and is constructed of high-quality pvc plastic.

srp $79.99
Available in JUNE~ JULY

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SHINING FORCE FEATHER ~ ALFIN UMBRIO ANI*STATUE
Shining Force Feather is a turn-based tactical role-playing game from Flight-Plan and Sega available exclusively on the Nintendo DS. The game features character designs by illustrator Ito-Noizi (best known for his work on Haruhi Suzumiya and Shakugan No Shana).

Sculpted by Shou Kojima, Alfin is approximately 7 ½ inches tall (1/8th scale) atop her pillar base and is constructed of high-quality pvc plastic.

srp $79.99
Available in MAY

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SHINING WIND CLALACLAN NOIR MAID ANI*STATUE
Clalaclan stands 7 ½ inches tall (in 1/8th scale) atop an included clear display base, and was sculpted by Yuzo.

srp $69.99
Available in MAY