Figuarts Zero: New World Robin

While I know this figure has been reviewed non-stop over the internet, I couldn't help picking her up when she went on sale, and adding my own photos online.  She is the ever cool and mysterious Nico Robin all done up in a new design.

Right out of the box she is beautiful and classy.  Her arms are graceful and poised like she is about to attack.

The skirt has wonderful fold and creases as if it were hanging naturally.  Her base seems large for her but follows the typical figuarts zero base design.  I do like Robins new Jolly Roger. 

 I love the detail of the fringe and the high heels on Robin's feet.  They look delightful.

These back shots help show off her figure and the nice flowing hair.  And yes it does serve as a nice bum shot for those who like that as well. 

 I love the positions of her hands, and the blue paint job on her jacket. That's really what sold me on the figure.  I do have an issue with how flat the top of her head looks and how wide her sunglasses appear, but its not enough to ruin the figure for myself, others maybe.  And yes, a nice bust shot for those who like that as well.

She is pretty fetching from all sides, but still really looks best from the front.  All the elements of her clothing hands and flowing hair seem to come together the best up front.  Despite being slim she is a tall woman, and a really nice addition to any one piece collection.  I have her with Zoro but I think I would like to pick up Nami at some point and display them together, being the ladies of the Straw hats and all.

She also comes with a plastic stand that helps her stand without the usual base.  I normally don't care for this but at least this one is small enough not to be an eyesore and does help save space if you are worried about that as a collector.

Thus that is it for this one!  A Nice figure that I am very pleased with, here to hoping I can nab Nami to go along with her in the near future!

Taito Real Figure: Galaxy Express 999 Conductor

It's time to change things up with a prize figure review.  This is a figure I've been considering for a long time.  It's nice to finally have it in my collection, since he is one of my favorite characters of all time: The Conductor from Galaxy Express 999!

I have to say, it was really really exciting to get this figure in the mail the other day.  I know it's difficult to find a lot of reviews of this guy, so I took a lot of box pictures to show off for anyone interested in looking for one of these.  Just look for the "Taito" logo in the upper left corner of the box.

The box is 11 inches tall, and the figure itself is 8 inches. It's heavy also, since The Conductor, also known as "Sancho-san" (syasyo on the box), is solid instead of hollow like newer figures.

The inner package is really nice, the plastic is supported by cardboard and he is taped in so he won't come loose. The base is separate and a simple black round with the Galaxy Express 999 logo molded onto it.

He looks great right out of the box.  The sculpt is what really sells me on this figure, because he is true to the chracter from every angle.  especially the clasped hands behind the back.  Its a little plain pose wise, but then again, it's hard to make a dynamic pose with a character that tries so hard to remain official.

It's the details that bring out the "prize figure" background on this figure. For example the hat is perfect and the emblem is spot on, but his eyes aren't light enough to bring out the "glow" that they usually give off in the series.  You can also notice while the blue and red of the paint work are flawless, the yellow rims on the hat and clothing is spotty in places.  The hands again look great and do have a solid paint job.

The back revels a little chunk missing in the collar rim and the 999 logo is a little misaligned, but at least it's completely there.  The band also has some scuffed paint, but it can be fixed when I get a chance.

 The buttons are beautiful but have some spotty paint on their edges.  It's not too bad until you get up close to them.  They are the right size, shape and color so this is forgivable.

 Honestly though, he looks so good.  a lot of what I am pointing out are just nit picks.  It is nice to let people know what they are getting.  I just wish his eyes were a little brighter.

 Again I love how he looks from all angles.  This is a very true profile of the beloved Sancho-san.

Despite the little paint flaws I point out, I'm super pleased with this one.  I know people are down on prize figures but this is one I would recommend to any 999 fan.  Especially since this is one of the only larger figures of the Conductor.  Its solid, well done, and a great representation of the character.  I picked this one up for about 30 dollars. I had to hunt around online for a long time, since this is an older figure from 2007/2008. If you can find him I would get him right away.