Amiami’s noon update today brought the news that one of the most anticipated figures of the past several months (by me, at least), is now available for preorder: Yamato’s Noyamano Ringo (hentai kamen ver.) from Air Gear. I’ve had my eye on her since we first broke the news of her prototype back at WHF Ariake 17, so it’s great to see her finally available in PVC form, with stats as follows: she’s set for release in July at 7,140 yen retail, 23 cm tall (scale unspecified) with a sculpt from Uchijima Yasuhiro (essence.). She comes with an optional handbag used to cover her face (though I’m not sure why you’d want to, given the quality of the sculpt); image gallery below:
I’ve been with you all along on this one Shingo, already preordered. Maybe Uchijima’s best sculpt yet and certainly the best Air Gear PVC so far. Brilliant. Can’t wait.
You got to hand it to Yamato, for all their quality control issues, they are releasing very hawt sculpts as of late, such as Non-non, Arisa (guitar girl), Kanu Unchou, Rei Ayanami and now Noyomano Ringo…Woohoo! *A*
I really hope the final product looks as good, was all over the Cerberus-sculpted Simca but Yamato nerfed her face (but it’s not as if Ringo’s face is the most appealing aspect of this figure for most buyers though |D). Now if Uchijima’s nana.5 sculpt sees the light of PVC I’d be a very happy pigeon =3
Ah. Yes. Very great sculpt indeed. Just like you guys previously mentioned, totally caught my eye when first news of it appeared. Let’s see how my wallet fairs during this summer. So many great summer releases. xD
Well, THIS is why I can’t afford another figure in July! ^—^ I have preordered her with glee, and will covet her profusely when I get her! ^_^
is yamato that good?
what’s your rating in yamato?
I was burnt by Yamato’s recent effort, Creators’ Labo, Rei from Evangelion. The paint quality is really its biggest issue, hopefully Yamamto will have a better quality control on Ringo this time.
>>Bobobo
My Rei is fine, so what’s wrong with yours?
Yes, I also definitely agreed with Shingo on this figure. I also like way the figure is being pose with the beautiful face of Noyamano Ringo. Going to pre-order it too! Hope that the quality remain unchanged like the prototype photos shown here.
Btw, Shingo, I don’t think there is any castoff or additional clothes for this figure right? Thanks!
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The paint quality is average. There is a big cut on the head. The print out is not as what you might expect. Quality is very average. 6/10