Figure maker Alter updated their official site this morning with listings for three new figures scheduled to appear in their October ’08 release lineup! The first is Ayanami Rei, heroine of the Eva franchise (here credited as being from the new movie, though it’s hard to tell). Her sculpt is from Numakura Toshiaki, and she’s set for release at 1/8 scale (17 cm long) and 6,090 yen retail. Next up is Elizabeth from Persona 3 FES, with a sculpt from Saitou Fumiki. She’s also due out at 6,090 yen and 1/8 scale (22 cm tall). Finally there’s Aya, from Onee-Chanbara VorteX. She’s due out at 1/7 scale (25 cm tall) and 8,190 yen, with a sculpt from Takeuchi Goutarou (Atelier Bamboo). None of the three appear to be significantly castoffable. Images below:
Alter’s
Ayanami Rei
from
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Alter’s
Elizabeth
from
Persona 3 FES
Alter’s
Aya
from
Onee-Chanbara VorteX
Preorders went up at Amiami over the noon hour for all three (Rei, Elizabeth, Aya), and should appear at other online retailers shortly.
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That Rei Ayanami figure seems to be based on this
I think it is pretty cool to have her 3D counterpart because that image is really cool…:)
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none of these really strike me. the Aya isn’t as interesting looking to me as the Orchid Seed one, which if I remember correctly is an Ishida or Ikeda sculpt. Something(s) about this Alter rendition just seem a little… off, can’t quite put my finger on it. Though it will likely still best the Toysworks rendition, and the Orchid Seed version has yet to be shown in color so we’ll see.
I’m having a pretty dam hard time with the persona 3 figures, I love the game to death.
But i missed alter aegis (fav p3 girl) when it first came out, then it starts a emo chain reaction and i didn’t order alter’s mitsuru as well and now elizabeth. gawd. help me shingo.
Where can i still find alter’s aegis without my wallet being raped? T_T
is it me or we havent seen anything from maxfactory as of late??? it’s all been alter, GSC, orchid, koto, & megahouse.
i think its time for them to hit us with the ‘wow’ factor.
@hitoshura: I share the same sentiments, how could we have known that Alter would release Persona 3 figures one after the other…Aegis and Mitsuru-sempai, now Elizabeth-chan! T_T
>>hitoshura, L.C
I’ll let you know if I can track down a decent deal on Alter’s Aegis… Here’s hoping for a reissue, too. Have you checked Kid Nemo, ToysLogic, and the other usual suspects?
>>Gandolf
Since Figma is a Max Factory brand, it seems lately they’ve been concentrating almost exclusively on producing them as fast as possible and ignoring the fixed-pose bishoujo figure market. I hope we’ll hear soon about their new ero brand “Native”, it would suck to get to yet another Wonder Festival this summer without any further news on the Genmukan Nozomi and the “M-ko” tentacle girl figure.
Thanks Shingo…I’m checking the usual online shops now…As for Alter’s Onee-chan Bara Aya, – nosebleeds yet again – I’ll be sure to make a pre-order… =)
OH MY GOD! I can’t… believe.. Alter.. *wallet has a heart attack* I really love both Elizabeth (must get) and Aya although I’m still waiting on the Solid Theater one. Last I heard it was coming out in July but I haven’t seen a colored version of her unless I missed any news on her. God Alter’s one is so tempting though. Rei looks great but not too fond of the pose.
Good Gracious God, to think that my preorder has finally finished…. :(
ah thanks shingo. please post the link here if you find anything.
I did consult a friend of mone whose a figure maniac, he did mention that there might still be stocks for alter aegis, but will be a BIG rip off. a la alter fate testarossa before her recent reissue.
Aya is striking to me….I think this is going to be a hot figure, there is somehting about the face and pose, body….
Hmmmmmmmm……re-thinking money….
Damm- thanx Shingo!!
Rei :3
As my first eva figure, I won’t be disappointed because I can expect the good quality from Alter.
Anyway, its about time I started getting into the series.
Oooh baby I’m all over Aya! Look at all that detail!!! Waku waku ureshii!!! I love Alter time! I’ll probably be welcoming all 3 sumptuous beauties into my lair!
Thanks for the update!!!
Checking this post is actually after the preorder fact – and here I said I wasn’t going to do any more! O_O
Well, after seeing Elizabeth, I changed my mind! Boy, could they possibly do anything else to make me want the other girls from Persona 3? I also want Yukari and Fuuka! ^_^
This is actually the first real Rei figure I’ve preordered too, even though I’ve bought Sega ones in the past – this is just the first time I’ve got a ‘proper’ figure of her.
Thanks Alter. For making figures of all* the lovely girls of Persona 3 and raiding my wallet for every last cent.
*Well, I figure it’d be silly of them not to produce all of them. :P
Oh…even Eli(that’s what i called Elizabeth) gets her own figure!
When will Yukari get hers too?!
Shucks… ..for me Eli in the pics doesn’t stirke me as hard as Mitsuru, plus in May most of my money went to GSC Shuraki so, no, i wont be getting her even though i so in LOVE with p3…
ANd yeah i’m one of those poeple who missed AIgis when she ‘s out….T.T
@FeiSoar
lol welcome to the club of me and L.C.
Believe it or not, i got a friend of mine who can write japanese better than me to type up a letter for Alter, politely requesting if it was possible to re-issue Aegis…
no replies T_T
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To be honest, I think Aya sports one of the most ridiculous outfits I have ever seen in my life. And doesn’t she fight zombies or something in that? How does that work?!
I was going to cut back on pre-ordering stuff, but I can’t resist that Elizabeth.
@hitoshura
Oh Hello there!
Too bad they chose not to re-issue her….but she does…oh man i will order her ASAP no questions asked!
I guess ALter don’t even bother with her letter..maybe we should start a petitions of something….heh…
Anyway…Elizabeth… too bad…bye~
What A Cool Figure, That One Of Rei Ayanami!
Thanks Shingo For Posting
And Thanks Toonleap for the Image