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Figurine Display April 2015

My Devil Homura finally arrived a few days ago, and initially I planned to display her along with all my other Homura figurines, but I still have the Miko version Homura figurine on pre-order with expected release/delivery May 2015. So rather than waiting, I decided to display a selection of my Homura figurines with my Madoka figurines.

Homura and Madoka figurines

Unlike last time, I did not use flash on my phone camera, and the pictures came out pretty bad.

Homura and Madoka figurines

From left to right:

Aniplex Devil Homura
Aniplex Timeshift version Homura
Good Smile Company Homura
Good Smile Company “You Are Not Alone” version Homura
Good Smile Company Madoka
Good Smile Company Movie version Madoka
Good Smile Company Ultimate Madoka

Devil Homura

Devil Homura

At $200 AUD, boy was she expensive! I think she cost a little more than what I paid for Ultimate Madoka. But not only is Homura my favourite character from Puella Magi Madoka Magica, I love the outstretched wings which I did have some trouble putting together. Normally I get my figurines from AmiAmi, but Devil Homura was only available through certain sellers, so I was forced to purchase from RightStuf! and since it was my first time purchasing something from them, they requested that I send them a copy of my driver’s licence and debit card to prove that I’m a legitimate buyer. Anyway, it was worth it in the end :D

Timeshift version Homura

Timeshift Homura

This was another exclusive item that I had to buy from RightStuf! and being 1/7 scale, Timeshift Homura was also a little more expensive than the usual 1/8 scale figurines I buy. Although I already had two other scale Homura figurines, I just had to get this one too because the pose is nice and the base even nicer.

Homura

Homura

This Homura was part of a set of figurines based on a promotional image for Puella Magi Madoka Magica. It was one of the first Homura figurines to be announced/made so I snapped her up.

“You Are Not Alone” version Homura

Homura

Are you seeing double? When they released the Puella Magi Madoka Magica compilation movies, Good Smile Company released a few figurines which are essentially identical to the first set of figurines, but with a few slight differences. In this case, the GSC “You Are Not Alone” version Homura differs from the original GSC Homura in that she wears a red ribbon, and comes with different accessories, such as the pictured bow, and not pictured are Homura’s red glasses, bomb/grenade, and golf club. The original GSC Homura did not come with a bow, so again, I just had to buy this, even though the pose is identical to the original GSC Homura. Speaking of the bow, today was the first time I put her on display (I can’t believe I forgot about her when I had my “first-time-out-of-the-box” display), and I don’t know if I was doing something wrong, but it was near impossible to get it in Homura’s hand. I had to use a lot of strength to shove it into her hand and in the process scratched some of the plastic and paint T.T

Madoka

Madoka

Since Homura was part of a set, I decided to collect the whole set including this Madoka (plus Mami, Sayaka, and Kyouko).

Movie version Madoka

Madoka

I already had this Madoka as part of my previous display, but I’m keeping her on display because she fits the theme of my current display. Basically she’s based on this promotional image for the Puella Madoka Magica movies. Unlike the series set of figurines, I don’t think any other figurines based on this image were made.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Ultimate Madoka

Ultimate Madoka

Ah~ such a beautiful figurine, and a much sought after figurine too. The downside of an intricate figurine is that she is tricky to assemble and disassemble. She also comes with a flaming bow, but last time I had her on display, I accidentally bumped her then the bow fell and broke. My brother repaired the bow, but given how top-heavy it is, I don’t dare use it again, which is sad because she looks so much better with it. So I’m stuck with using the non-flaming bow.

Figurine Display February 2015

The second part of the Fate Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works adaptation by ufotable will air later this year, so time to box up my Saber figurines and display a different set of figurines.

I had been planning to display my various Homura figurines, including demon-Homura which was originally meant to be delivered end of November/December 2014, but has now been delayed until end of February. I also have miko-Homura on pre-order, which is expected to be delivered end of May 2015.

So for this month’s “theme”, I have decided to display the figurines that have never been displayed before. From left to right:

Madoka Kaname from Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Hana, Yuki and Ame from Wolf Children
Shiro from No Game No Life
Rytlock Brimstone from Guild Wars 2

Figurine display February 2015

Again, pictures were taken using my Samsung Galaxy Ace 3. This time the pictures were taken during daytime with flash, which I think made the pictures come out a little better, but the flash gave the figurines an unnatural looking shadow that looks like blur.

Madoka Kaname

Madoka Kaname

If you haven’t guessed by now, Homura Akemi is my favourite character from Puella Magi Madoka Magica. I don’t really care too much for the other characters, but although I already had two Madoka Kaname figurines (one normal Madoka, and one Ultimate Madoka), I picked this one up too because I love the pose and the fact that she’s carrying a bow and arrow (I’m a sucker for archers).

Hana, Yuki and Ame

Hana, Yuki and Ame

I watched the movie “Wolf Children” when it screened at Luna Leederville cinema as part of Reel Anime, and like Mamoru Hosoda’s previous two movies (“The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” and “Summer Wars”), I greatly enjoyed it, and I’m looking forward to his next movie “The Boy and the Beast” which is due to be released later this year. So when they opened pre-orders for this gorgeous figurine of Hana, Yuki and Ame, I snapped it up right away! The figurine is based on the poster image for the movie, and without the beautiful green landscape in the background, I must admit the figurine seems kind of plain.

Shiro

Shiro

Not only is “No Game No Life” one of my favourite series of 2014 (and possible of all time), I just love the long multicoloured hair. I had heard that many other people had issues with losing the very tiny chess piece that Shiro holds in her hand. The figurine comes with two chess pieces, a black king and a white pawn. Initially I planned to display her with the white pawn because Shiro = white, but looking at the figurine, I decided that the contrasting black king would look better in Shiro’s pale hand.

Rytlock Brimstone

Rytlock Brimstone

Now for something a little different. This is the only figurine I own of a fictional character that is not from an anime series. Rytlock Brimstone is from the MMORPG Guild Wars 2. He came as part of the limited edition of the game which I pre-ordered prior to the launch of Guild Wars 2. It also came with a tin containing other cool stuff such as a book, soundtrack CD and mini posters. And the game itself of course!

On the topic of Guild Wars 2, I just love this song from the soundtrack: Fear Not This Night

Figurine Display November 2014

It has been 6 months since I changed the figurines I have on display, so it’s time for a change. Plus, leaving figurines on display for too long leaves them prone to getting more dirty and dusty, plus for some figurines that are positioned precariously on one leg, extended display increases the chance of leaning.

With the Ufotable adaptation of Fate Stay Night currently airing, I thought it would be appropriate to display my collection of Saber figurines.

Saber collection

I used my Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 to take these photos, which doesn’t do the beauty of these figurines justice.

On display I have (from left to right):

Fate/Unlimited Codes – Saber Lily – Figma #SP-004 (Max Factory)

Saber Lily

This came as a “bonus” with the limited edition of the Fate Unlimited Codes PS2 game. Althought I did not have a PS2 (and still do not have one), I bought the game to get this figurine :3 One day, I will track down a Japanese PS2 just so I can play the game.

Video of Saber Lily in the Fate Unlimited Codes PS2 game:

Fate/Stay Night – Saber – 1/7 – Triumphant Excalibur (Good Smile Company)

Triumphant Excalibur Saber

If you haven’t guessed by now, Saber is my favourite character from Fate Stay Night. I wanted a figurine of “classic” Saber, so when Good Smile Company did a re-release of the Triumphant Excalibur figurine, I jumped on it (I missed the first release because it was back when I was not yet ordering figurines online).

Fate/Zero – Saber – 1/8 – Motored Cuirassier (Good Smile Company)

Saber

This is my favourite Saber figurine, and possibly amongst my favourite figurines of all time. When I pre-ordered her, Fate Zero had only just started airing, and the scene in which Saber and the motorcycle appear had not yet been shown. But this was such an awesome figurine, I must have it! I pre-ordered it as soon as I could. I had so much trouble re-assembling her for display, the left foot has a slot that goes on top of a metal rod, but it just wasn’t lining up properly. I think I managed to get her posed correctly in the end. I love how detailed the motor cycle is, but with that came a hefty price tag, but it’s worth it because she’s just so damn gorgeous.

Good Smile Company produced a short video featuring this figurine:

Fate/Hollow Ataraxia – Saber – 1/8 – New Costume Ver. (Kotobukiya)

Saber

I bought this at Wai-con, it was one of the earlier additions to my figurine collection. Fate Hollow Ataraxia is a sequel to Fate Stay Night, both are visual novels but I am yet to read/play either of them. Still, Saber is so pretty~

Figurine Display May 2014

Back in March, I bought a cheap bookshelf from Bunnings to store my manga collection, and to use the top shelf to display a selection of my figurine collection. These were the first few figurines I chose to display:

Figurines March 2014

I had planned to change which figurines I display each month, but I couldn’t be bothered dusting each figurine, carefully putting them back in their boxes, carefully taking them out of their boxes, piecing them together, positioning them nicely, etc. But earlier this week, my pre-order of the Kotobukiya Leafa figurine was finally delivered. So I have decided to put my Sword Art Online figurines on display.

From left to right: Griffon Enterprises Asuna (Titania), Alphamax Asuna (ALO), Kotobukiya Asuna (Aincrad), Kotobukiya Leafa (Fairy Dance), Toy's Works Akira E. Ferrari

From left to right:
Griffon Enterprises Asuna (Titania)
Alphamax Asuna (ALO)
Kotobukiya Asuna (Aincrad)
Kotobukiya Leafa (Fairy Dance)
Toy’s Works Akira E. Ferrari

Yes, Akira is the odd one out. She’s not from Sword Art Online, she’s actually from Aria. But I don’t have a box for her so she will be permanently on display. The pictures were taken with my mobile phone. At night. So these pictures don’t really show off how gorgeous they are. A closer look at each figurine…

Griffon Enterprises Asuna (Titania)

Griffon Enterprises Asuna (Titania)

I had heard that Griffon Enterprises had a reputation for producting stunningly beautiful prototypes, but the mass produced final figurine will not be as stunning. This is the very first figurine I have purchased from Griffon, and my verdict? The reputation has some merit. It’s still a lovely figurine, but it could have been better. I do like the way they have Asuna’s name printed on the base (this isn’t really visible in the photo >.<). Also, compared to the other Asuna figurines, this one is visibly smaller, despite all of them being “1/8 scale”.

Alphamax Asuna (ALO)

Alphamax Asuna (ALO)

Between the Griffon Enterprise’s Asuna (Titania/ALO version) and Alphamax’s one, I think the Alphamax one is prettier. But the face, I can’t help but be reminded of Aria from Seitokai Yakuindomo. I really like how light and airy the dress looks in this one. The pose makes me worry that over time, this figurine will start to warp downwards, but we’ll see…

Kotobukiya Asuna (Aincrad)

Kotobukiya Asuna (Aincrad)

This was amongst the first few Asuna figurines to be announced, so I pre-ordered it as soon as I could. Kotobukiya generally makes excellent figurines, so this was a no-brainer. I liked the interesting pose and the gold loops on the base. The way the hair flows on the right-hand side is a little odd though, and it looks even more odd when viewed from behind. But still, it is an overall lovely figurine.

Kotobukiya Leafa (Fairy Dance)

Kotobukiya Leafa

I had actually pre-ordered Griffon Enterprise’s Leafa figurine first, before Kotobukiya announced theirs. But when they did, I immediately cancelled my pre-order for Griffon’s Leafa, even though the Kotobukiya one was not available for pre-order yet. Asuna is my favourite character from Sword Art Online so I have no qualms about buying multiple figurines of her, but Leafa, I don’t like her enough to justify buying multiple figurines.

Anyway, what I love about Kotobukiya’s Leafa is the base with the tree trunk poking out of the water, it looks great on the blue table runner that I put on the shelf. Also, wings! Griffon’s Leafa didn’t have wings. The Kotobukiya one has wings which are semi-transparent with a gradient colour, unlike the wings on the Titania/ALO Asunas which are just a flat semi-transparent colour.

I also pre-ordered Good Smile Company’s Asuna (Knights of the Blood), but delivery was delayed again and again, now it’s expected to be delivered in June 2014. Maybe I will leave these figurines on display until the GSC Asuna is delivered to complete my Sword Art Online display.

My full figurine collection at MyFigureCollection.net