Comments on: Figure News: Yamato announces alternate color Arisa, Bubblegum Crisis Moto Slave + Priss

By: hageshiku

hageshiku — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:07:39 +0000

i actually rather like that recolor. i have the original so i wont be making a purchase of it, but the black stockings/panties especially are nice.

the priss is also pretty cool, although truth be told im more of a nene fan. im surprised to see bgc figures still being produced.

By: blacklotus

blacklotus — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:58:33 +0000

Actually, I’m surprised that BGC isn’t promoted more actively with new merchandise for the 21st century. After all, the character designer Kenichii Sonada is still very much alive and active on the manga scene, including his latest which is quite popular from what I’ve read.

And yeah, I’ll grab what I can now, since when BGC was first shown, I could hardly afford the industry magazines showcasing this series, much less the toys or merchandise. 8)

By: Spyhunter

Spyhunter — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:35:21 +0000

Wow, loving the Priss figure! Wish it were bigger so there could be more detail / definition, but I’ll take what I can get :) Surprised anyone is releasing figs for such an old series!

By: Al

Al — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:05:28 +0000

Yeah, I like the original Arisa better too. The only repaints of Shunya’s figures I’ve really liked is the blue Mirei-san and the red Petra.

By: Kat_Ears_Kahrain

Kat_Ears_Kahrain — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:55:38 +0000

Wow. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen anything on Bubble Gum Crisis. The original series has a special little place next to my heart. I want the Priss figure! >.<

By: blacklotus

blacklotus — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:47:25 +0000

That’s Yamato for you. An alternative colour version (or two or three) is typical of them. I will be very surprised if there isn’t one. 8)

The original color scheme with the RED Rickenbacker definitely looks better. What’s with the lousy colour coordination of this other version? Are they just trying to get rid of what’s left over in the paint shop that’s soon to be expired? 8/

FINALLY, an ORIGINAL BUBBLEGUM CRISIS figure!!! WOOT! I was wondering when/if there ever will be a re-introduction of this very popular late 80s cyber-punk anime to a new generation. After all, we’ve already seen re-issues of Five Star Stories, Macross and Mospeada toys.

Price of 7k yen for 1/15 scale kit is on the costly side. But, I’ll still get a set, if only to persuade Yamato to release the rest of the gang.

p.s. This Yamato prototype definitely looks better than my poorly made Atelier Sai poseable BGC figures. Hopefully, the mass product is good too.

By: gundamjehutykai

gundamjehutykai — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:20:51 +0000

the priss/motoslave looks interesting, but the motoslave looks really plastic. It’s a Yamato product so we can probably expect a really high pricetag too (still not as bad as studio halfeye tho). And I never thought i’d say this, but I think i prefer the 2040 motoslave design.

Firmly in the maybe box for me.

By: the_pseudokings

the_pseudokings — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:02:49 +0000

I love the original Arisa, and other than the black thigh highs I don’t see much point to this one.

By: leofoe

leofoe — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:06:08 +0000

I prefer the original Arisa color, she looks more appealing in that :)

By: Work_Ethic

Work_Ethic — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:42:35 +0000

Wow!! That Priss/Moto slave figure set is awesome!! Wish it wasn’t so dang tiny though. It blows my mind the different configurations you can have with it. gonna keep a eye out for that.

The Arisa repaint is okay- I have the original and this one doesn’t seem better, or worse. I’ll stick with the original purple hair.