Those who have been following HD for awhile may remember our coverage of Edelweiss, the late ’06 eroge release from maker Inspire. Since its announcement I was particularly taken by the distinctive artistic style of character designer Jinguuji Rio and her protagonist Fumie; I was therefore overjoyed at the news that Orchid Seed would be producing a three dimensional version of her to compliment the 2D cutout that was released at Comiket 70. Orchid’s Fumie is set for November release at 6,800 yen, 21 cm tall (1/7 scale), is sculpted by veteran Ishinaga Sakurako (who deserves a post of adulation in her own right) and will be available for preorder soon. Pictures below:
I expect this will not be a figure that meets with uniform praise, but as a change from an endless parade of saucer-eyed anime protagonists I dig her slightly alien look a lot.
At certain angles the neck looks awfully elongated, but otherwise great detail on the dress!
I dig her slightly alien look to. Kind of reminds me a little bit of Five Start Stories character designs, with the elongated neck and angler face.
I don’t mind the look or anything, but 6,800yen for a 21cm figure? Well, I may give it a miss, as for that price, I want something a lot bigger…
holy crap, that’s freaking awesome, OMFG! where can i pre-order this? they just keep coming out with figures to take my money.
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It’s not available for preorder yet, but according to Orchid’s site it will be soon. I’m sure HLJ and Hobby Search will both carry it.
ah thanks for the insight shingo. this character reminds me of the anime/manga xxxholic. she would fit right in that world, minus the guns haha.
This figure looks good! The flowing hair, the pitch-black eyes and white gown provide simple yet effective color contrast…Add to that the cool carrying case for her guns..Neat-o! ^_^
obiously, I’m going to preorder this as soon as it’s out on HLJ….
obviously, I’m going to preorder this as soon as it’s out on HLJ….