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Because shipping by DHL was getting ridiculous, I ended up sitting on some stuff from Anime Export for many months, and this includes the exellent Figma 530 Sophia F. Shirring set.
I don't think she's part of an anime or anything like that, but does it really matter when she's one hell of a character design.
Now I know what you're thinking - she's got impossible curves, and that's pretty much why she's good, right? I'm not going to lie and say it doesn't help, but it truly isn't the main attraction.
Curves aside, the main selling point for me is the colour scheme. This white with translucent blue, black, and gold accents is one that I happen to really like, as it's also predominately what you'd find on KOS-MOS. If you look closely, there's actual some very fine detailing on pars of the figure, such as the ears and collar, as well as the actual accessories themselves.
From an accessories perspective (and theme), you're pretty much looking at if Milk-T Girl had a much larger budget.. and came with a surfboard/shield. She's also got four total face plates and a hair piece for when she's wearing her glasses. This gets the job done, but naturally it's not as flexible as with Snail Shell and its eye movement.
The various weapon pieces can be reassembled in various combinations to serve as a melee or projectile weapon. I just wish they had given her two pistol gripping hands (it's a special one, and only comes in Right) because even her melee weapons are basically gripped that way, though I suppose you could try to hold it along the saft.
All the promotional artwork suggests I can remove the bow on the small of her back, but I tried with no success. There's nothing in the manual, and I really would like not to have to buy another one.
Articulation is... alright. I mean, Figma are not exactly known for this sort of thing in order to maintain its curves. Due to the lack of bulk and perhaps a slightly different pelvic area design, it does seem that unlike other similarly designed Figma, she can actually sit flat though you're not doing the Can Can any time soon.
Clearly, if you're going to get the most out of the surf board, you're going to want to use the stand.
Paint is for the most part good, but as always, don't look too closely otherwise you'll drive yourself insane. But on the whole, she turned out quite stunning looking.
Build isn't bad, but some parts, like the hair piece with the glasses up, tends to fall off the face quite easily.
DSC_1619
Because shipping by DHL was getting ridiculous, I ended up sitting on some stuff from Anime Export for many months, and this includes the exellent Figma 530 Sophia F. Shirring set.
I don't think she's part of an anime or anything like that, but does it really matter when she's one hell of a character design.
Now I know what you're thinking - she's got impossible curves, and that's pretty much why she's good, right? I'm not going to lie and say it doesn't help, but it truly isn't the main attraction.
Curves aside, the main selling point for me is the colour scheme. This white with translucent blue, black, and gold accents is one that I happen to really like, as it's also predominately what you'd find on KOS-MOS. If you look closely, there's actual some very fine detailing on pars of the figure, such as the ears and collar, as well as the actual accessories themselves.
From an accessories perspective (and theme), you're pretty much looking at if Milk-T Girl had a much larger budget.. and came with a surfboard/shield. She's also got four total face plates and a hair piece for when she's wearing her glasses. This gets the job done, but naturally it's not as flexible as with Snail Shell and its eye movement.
The various weapon pieces can be reassembled in various combinations to serve as a melee or projectile weapon. I just wish they had given her two pistol gripping hands (it's a special one, and only comes in Right) because even her melee weapons are basically gripped that way, though I suppose you could try to hold it along the saft.
All the promotional artwork suggests I can remove the bow on the small of her back, but I tried with no success. There's nothing in the manual, and I really would like not to have to buy another one.
Articulation is... alright. I mean, Figma are not exactly known for this sort of thing in order to maintain its curves. Due to the lack of bulk and perhaps a slightly different pelvic area design, it does seem that unlike other similarly designed Figma, she can actually sit flat though you're not doing the Can Can any time soon.
Clearly, if you're going to get the most out of the surf board, you're going to want to use the stand.
Paint is for the most part good, but as always, don't look too closely otherwise you'll drive yourself insane. But on the whole, she turned out quite stunning looking.
Build isn't bad, but some parts, like the hair piece with the glasses up, tends to fall off the face quite easily.