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The wise Lloyd Christmas once said, "So, you're telling me there's a chance!".
This humble quote serves as a reminder that statistically speaking, there is always a chance that something can happen, unless it absolutely requires a violation of the laws of physics or reality.
Even if this event is the manufacture of a Kotobukiya product that I don't have any real issues with.
Presenting the Kotobukiya 1/7 Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Saber: Swimsuit edition.
This statue is continuation of long and proud tradition of releasing Bishoujo statues of characters in bathing suits that may or may not have appear in canon. Having never played the game, I have no idea if this happened, but this isn't the first swimsuit edition of Artoria that I've seen.
The swimsuit she is depicted in is a pretty basic two piece, with two purple ribbons adorning her hips. Again, having no idea about how canonically accurate this is, I would say it's a good fit for her seeing how Artoria starts acting more feminine in this game, and this seems like a pretty modest piece of swimwear.
Artoria is sculpted in a relaxed stance, arms over and behind her head mid stretch. Her base is neat, with simulated water touching her right foot.
There are no loose accessories to attach to her... guess she doesn't bring Exalibur swimming with her.
An up close and personal examination of all the usual suspects shows, well, nothing out of place. All the paint and decals are in good order, with little to no overspray to report. Detailing of the statue itself is very good, with good quality found even in finer details like her hair, the various ripples and bulges of her outfit, and the general musculature of her body.
There are no concerns from a finish perspective, and there are no unsightly assembly gaps. Even the proportions of her various body parts are as one would expect, and reflect the overall aesthetic popularized by the Fate/Stay Night anime.
Without the usual suspects to complain about, I turn to the nit picking - namely that the subject matter isn't terribly exciting (hardly the fault of the statue itself) and that they didn't do much for her fingernails, which is a pretty common occurrence even with other scale figure companies.
With an MSRP of 7,800 Yen as of 2015, this wasn't a premium priced figure either.
Overall, this piece is so good, in fact, that if I didn't know better, I'd say this was an Alter release or something.
So yeah, overall a very strong release by Kotobukiya, which is not a combination of words that usually string together when writing about these things. This Artoria is definitely simple by comparison to other swimsuit figures, but it's honestly a good reflection of her character and ultimately a good choice, and the great finishes just help to further make this piece shine.
If you appreciate good quality in a statue, even if the piece is a bit on the simple side, I think this would make a classy addition to your collection. Not sure what the demand on this figure is, but based on some preliminary research, I think finding her at a very reasonable price probably not going to be an issue.
Highly recommended.
DSC_0487
The wise Lloyd Christmas once said, "So, you're telling me there's a chance!".
This humble quote serves as a reminder that statistically speaking, there is always a chance that something can happen, unless it absolutely requires a violation of the laws of physics or reality.
Even if this event is the manufacture of a Kotobukiya product that I don't have any real issues with.
Presenting the Kotobukiya 1/7 Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Saber: Swimsuit edition.
This statue is continuation of long and proud tradition of releasing Bishoujo statues of characters in bathing suits that may or may not have appear in canon. Having never played the game, I have no idea if this happened, but this isn't the first swimsuit edition of Artoria that I've seen.
The swimsuit she is depicted in is a pretty basic two piece, with two purple ribbons adorning her hips. Again, having no idea about how canonically accurate this is, I would say it's a good fit for her seeing how Artoria starts acting more feminine in this game, and this seems like a pretty modest piece of swimwear.
Artoria is sculpted in a relaxed stance, arms over and behind her head mid stretch. Her base is neat, with simulated water touching her right foot.
There are no loose accessories to attach to her... guess she doesn't bring Exalibur swimming with her.
An up close and personal examination of all the usual suspects shows, well, nothing out of place. All the paint and decals are in good order, with little to no overspray to report. Detailing of the statue itself is very good, with good quality found even in finer details like her hair, the various ripples and bulges of her outfit, and the general musculature of her body.
There are no concerns from a finish perspective, and there are no unsightly assembly gaps. Even the proportions of her various body parts are as one would expect, and reflect the overall aesthetic popularized by the Fate/Stay Night anime.
Without the usual suspects to complain about, I turn to the nit picking - namely that the subject matter isn't terribly exciting (hardly the fault of the statue itself) and that they didn't do much for her fingernails, which is a pretty common occurrence even with other scale figure companies.
With an MSRP of 7,800 Yen as of 2015, this wasn't a premium priced figure either.
Overall, this piece is so good, in fact, that if I didn't know better, I'd say this was an Alter release or something.
So yeah, overall a very strong release by Kotobukiya, which is not a combination of words that usually string together when writing about these things. This Artoria is definitely simple by comparison to other swimsuit figures, but it's honestly a good reflection of her character and ultimately a good choice, and the great finishes just help to further make this piece shine.
If you appreciate good quality in a statue, even if the piece is a bit on the simple side, I think this would make a classy addition to your collection. Not sure what the demand on this figure is, but based on some preliminary research, I think finding her at a very reasonable price probably not going to be an issue.
Highly recommended.