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Coldlight · 2012-12-16, 08:55

Ah, Snow Miku 2013. Lovely.

That said, I wonder just how many different nendo versions of Miku are out there already. One can probably base an entire themed nendo collection out of the many different nendo Mikus out there.

She's definitely GSC's Nendoroid poster girl. Although I'd also kind of understand the exasperation some collectors would have of seeing "yet another Miku"...

Ichihara Asako · 2012-12-16, 09:00

There are way too many Mikus, but this one is different enough (and particularly gorgeous) that I just don't care, and will get her anyway. Perhaps several of her. >.>

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-12-16, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Azuma Denton

HNGGGHHHH...
She is so cute....

Holy...this one actually looks good for once

**Klashikari** · 2012-12-16, 10:03

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Originally Posted by Coldlight

She's definitely GSC's Nendoroid poster girl. Although I'd also kind of understand the exasperation some collectors would have of seeing "yet another Miku"...

Not like I'm objective in that matter, due to being in the other side of the fence, but I find funny seeing people complaining about the number of miku nendo, whereas the "alternate" versions hardly take up anything from them to do (aside of "really" different ones such like HMO, Snow miku 12 and 13), so it it isn't like it is detrimental to any new creations (although I do consider some decisions quite ssilly, such as Mikumix and notably the infamous Mikudayo).
At least it isn't as exaggerated as the number of Ikkitousen and Saber figs that are literally flooding the market, being nowhere close to mascot of any of the company.

Ichihara Asako · 2012-12-16, 10:24

353 Miku figures

329 Saber figures

There are over 500 Ikkitousen figures, but that's an entire franchise with quite a few characters. For single characters, Miku and Saber dominate by a huge margin.

23 Miku nendos -- what other franchise even comes close to that in total, let alone a single character?

But yeah, I'm not anti Miku, I'd just like to see more variety. Glad to see there's a Sakura nendo coming, and Horo came in as one of the most wanted, so there is hope yet.

**Klashikari** · 2012-12-16, 10:28

Actually, you cannot take these results for figures seriously: the search for Miku is completely misleading because it also count non PVC stuff, such like papercraft and... cars.
It also include alt versions that weren't even sold to begin with (such like the chrome ver and orange ver of the nendo).

Ichihara Asako · 2012-12-16, 10:32

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Originally Posted by Klashikari

Actually, you cannot take these results seriously: the search for Miku is completely misleading because it also count non PVC stuff, such like papercraft and... cars.
It also include alt versions that weren't even sold to begin with (such like the chrome ver and orange ver of the nendo).

Unfortunately there's no way to filter those out of the search, since they're counted as "figures" on MFC and are listed under her name. They are a very small minority, though.

**Klashikari** · 2012-12-16, 10:46

Well, manual counting:
Miku:
Prepainted: 35 (cars are ignored)
Action/Dolls: 37 (ignoring those who are not purchasable/available from a lottery, but counting alt ver, so original + support = 2)
Trading: 29 (ignoring papercraft)

Garage kits, model kits and accessories are not really part of this, so ignored. The total is thus 101 (which is of course a very high number regardless)

Saber:
Pre painted: 79
Action dolls: 40 (ignoring that beast wars one)
Trading: 50 (one appeared thrice, 1 is irrelevant)

Total: 169

Ikkitousen, particularly Kan'u Unchou:
Prepainted: 158
Action/dolls: 8
Trading: 5
Total: 171

I'm not going to argue they should milk franchises to such extent, but there is actually quite a difference in term of attention for a specific franchise (due to GSC "too successful" marketing), whereas there are much worse results out of there.
At least, in case of Miku, only GSC, Sega and to some extent, Banpresto use that franchise, and it is sort of a mascot/poster girl, (a bit how Nanoha is to Alter). Suffice to say, it doesn't literally shape the market and sculptors release, since alt versions aren't exactly a major commitment.

Sheba · 2012-12-16, 11:44

Saber just have the MOST figs and nendo of EVERY Type Moon characters ever. I mean, I like Saber BUT I love various Type Moon female characters MORE than her, namely Shiki Ryougi and Aoko Aozaki.

Azuma Denton · 2012-12-16, 22:51

Well, kinda expected figures Miku to be produced a lot because she herself is a symbol / mascot for Vocaloid. The figures doesnt even has 1/10 of Miku's illustration that span from her birth till now.

As for Saber, kinda annoyed that for every Fate's franchise heroine that has Saber class must look like Arturia.

GDB · 2012-12-16, 23:13

It's really only Nero and Jeanne. I'm cool with Jeanne, since it fits with the story, and Nero is just badass. They just better not add another that looks like her. That'd be stretching it far too much.

That said, I could really go for a nice Jeanne figure.

Coldlight · 2012-12-16, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Klashikari

Not like I'm objective in that matter, due to being in the other side of the fence, but I find funny seeing people complaining about the number of miku nendo, whereas the "alternate" versions hardly take up anything from them to do (aside of "really" different ones such like HMO, Snow miku 12 and 13), so it it isn't like it is detrimental to any new creations (although I do consider some decisions quite ssilly, such as Mikumix and notably the infamous Mikudayo).

Mikudayo...? Okay, I wish I hadn't seen that...

Though judging from the comments on MFC it wasn't supposed to be a figurine of Miku, but a figurine of a creepy Miku impersonator. That said, it is a silly decision. To produce what seems to be a meme into a figurine when some other popular character out there does not even have one and have fans waiting for one to be made. *cough* Yui-nyan scale figure *cough*

I admit that was not one of my better comments out there since I have two Miku nendos myself...

Just that I expected the usual "yet another Miku" comment to come in.

RWBladewing · 2012-12-19, 07:37

Apparently Kotobukiya's 1/8 Asuna went up for preorder and then sold out at both AmiAmi and HobbySearch all during the short period in which I was asleep. Sigh. Guess I can hope they'll re-open reservations, have seen that happen before with a couple other figures.

Last Sinner · 2012-12-19, 07:38

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Originally Posted by RWBladewing

Apparently Kotobukiya's 1/8 Asuna went up for preorder and then sold out at both AmiAmi and HobbySearch all during the short period in which I was asleep. Sigh. Guess I can hope they'll re-open reservations, have seen that happen before with a couple other figures.

I saw it but I'm not sold on it. Something about the color tones and pose used look rather lifeless for someone like Asuna. Hoping Good Smile or Alter come up with a better one. As in a 1/8 or so, already got a pre-order of the nendoroid version of Asuna on HobbySearch,

RWBladewing · 2012-12-19, 07:44

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Originally Posted by Last Sinner

I saw it but I'm not sold on it. Something about the color tones and pose used look rather lifeless for someone like Asuna. Hoping Good Smile or Alter come up with a better one.

I agree about the pose. At this point that's something I've come to expect out of Kotobukiya. (Their Tohsaka Rin and Tear Grants figures being 2 other excellent examples from my collection.) It's not a deal-breaker for me though; if I like a character enough, nothing will really deter me from a figure besides a really terrible face or grossly out-of-proportion body.

Last Sinner · 2012-12-19, 08:26

With the number of figures I have and the likelihood of multiple versions coming of bigger characters, I have to be pragmatic with my choices. I really can't afford spending near 100 then wishing I hadn't once I get it.

Sheba · 2012-12-19, 09:11

And no one is talking about Kotobukiya's Wolfwood?

Last Sinner · 2012-12-19, 09:42

I saw it. Face put me off.

RWBladewing · 2012-12-19, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Last Sinner

With the number of figures I have and the likelihood of multiple versions coming of bigger characters, I have to be pragmatic with my choices. I really can't afford spending near 100 then wishing I hadn't once I get it.

This is a much healthier mindset than mine at least, haha. I tend toward obsession if it's a character I really like. Hell, I ordered THREE of the Asuna Nendoroid just so I could display her in all 3 expressions.

DXMichael · 2012-12-25, 10:57

I'm hoping to buy my first figurine pretty soon which obviously means i'm a noob at this

I'm keeping my eyes on the sold out Asuna from SAO

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...-7996&page=top

I'm also looking at Kirito made by figma

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...%24pagecnt%3D1

Lastly, i'm looking at 2 different Inori's from Guilty Crown, one by figma which is cheaper and another 1/8 figure

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...%24pagecnt%3D1

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...%24pagecnt%3D1

Any advice for a newbie?

2012-12-16, 08:55	Link #4801
Coldlight SayaKyou 120% Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Under the piercing blue sky	Ah, Snow Miku 2013. Lovely. That said, I wonder just how many different nendo versions of Miku are out there already. One can probably base an entire themed nendo collection out of the many different nendo Mikus out there. She's definitely GSC's Nendoroid poster girl. Although I'd also kind of understand the exasperation some collectors would have of seeing "yet another Miku"... __________________ Miracles and magic do exist. I have no regrets.

2012-12-16, 09:00	Link #4802
Ichihara Asako Horoist Join Date: Oct 2007	There are way too many Mikus, but this one is different enough (and particularly gorgeous) that I just don't care, and will get her anyway. Perhaps several of her. >.> __________________ Daily kemonomimi girls. Get your cat, bunny, fox and other mimi girl fix here! I also happen to spend a bit of money on figures occasionally.

2012-12-16, 10:24	Link #4805
Ichihara Asako Horoist Join Date: Oct 2007	353 Miku figures 329 Saber figures There are over 500 Ikkitousen figures, but that's an entire franchise with quite a few characters. For single characters, Miku and Saber dominate by a huge margin. 23 Miku nendos -- what other franchise even comes close to that in total, let alone a single character? But yeah, I'm not anti Miku, I'd just like to see more variety. Glad to see there's a Sakura nendo coming, and Horo came in as one of the most wanted, so there is hope yet. __________________ Daily kemonomimi girls. Get your cat, bunny, fox and other mimi girl fix here! I also happen to spend a bit of money on figures occasionally.

2012-12-16, 10:28	Link #4806
Klashikari Swords•Maidens Maniac Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europe, Belgium, Brussels Age: 26	Actually, you cannot take these results for figures seriously: the search for Miku is completely misleading because it also count non PVC stuff, such like papercraft and... cars. It also include alt versions that weren't even sold to begin with (such like the chrome ver and orange ver of the nendo). __________________ [Signature Thread - Update: 2011-05-11] Twitter / Blog: Ryukishi07's conference at Epitanime

2012-12-16, 10:46	Link #4808
Klashikari Swords•Maidens Maniac Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europe, Belgium, Brussels Age: 26	Well, manual counting: Miku: Prepainted: 35 (cars are ignored) Action/Dolls: 37 (ignoring those who are not purchasable/available from a lottery, but counting alt ver, so original + support = 2) Trading: 29 (ignoring papercraft) Garage kits, model kits and accessories are not really part of this, so ignored. The total is thus 101 (which is of course a very high number regardless) Saber: Pre painted: 79 Action dolls: 40 (ignoring that beast wars one) Trading: 50 (one appeared thrice, 1 is irrelevant) Total: 169 Ikkitousen, particularly Kan'u Unchou: Prepainted: 158 Action/dolls: 8 Trading: 5 Total: 171 I'm not going to argue they should milk franchises to such extent, but there is actually quite a difference in term of attention for a specific franchise (due to GSC "too successful" marketing), whereas there are much worse results out of there. At least, in case of Miku, only GSC, Sega and to some extent, Banpresto use that franchise, and it is sort of a mascot/poster girl, (a bit how Nanoha is to Alter). Suffice to say, it doesn't literally shape the market and sculptors release, since alt versions aren't exactly a major commitment. __________________ [Signature Thread - Update: 2011-05-11] Twitter / Blog: Ryukishi07's conference at Epitanime

2012-12-16, 11:44	Link #4809
Sheba A legs lover I am Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myouren Temple, trolled by Nue Age: 33	Saber just have the MOST figs and nendo of EVERY Type Moon characters ever. I mean, I like Saber BUT I love various Type Moon female characters MORE than her, namely Shiki Ryougi and Aoko Aozaki.

2012-12-16, 22:51	Link #4810
Azuma Denton ~AD~ Join Date: Oct 2006	Well, kinda expected figures Miku to be produced a lot because she herself is a symbol / mascot for Vocaloid. The figures doesnt even has 1/10 of Miku's illustration that span from her birth till now. As for Saber, kinda annoyed that for every Fate's franchise heroine that has Saber class must look like Arturia.

2012-12-16, 23:13	Link #4811
GDB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 27	It's really only Nero and Jeanne. I'm cool with Jeanne, since it fits with the story, and Nero is just badass. They just better not add another that looks like her. That'd be stretching it far too much. That said, I could really go for a nice Jeanne figure.

2012-12-19, 07:37	Link #4813
RWBladewing Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007	Apparently Kotobukiya's 1/8 Asuna went up for preorder and then sold out at both AmiAmi and HobbySearch all during the short period in which I was asleep. Sigh. Guess I can hope they'll re-open reservations, have seen that happen before with a couple other figures.

2012-12-19, 08:26	Link #4816
Last Sinner Screw The Rules Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Gloaming Age: 31	With the number of figures I have and the likelihood of multiple versions coming of bigger characters, I have to be pragmatic with my choices. I really can't afford spending near 100 then wishing I hadn't once I get it. __________________

2012-12-19, 09:11	Link #4817
Sheba A legs lover I am Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myouren Temple, trolled by Nue Age: 33	And no one is talking about Kotobukiya's Wolfwood? __________________ Groupe social pour les francophones. Sheba's stand is Cheap Sky, capable of traveling through panties! Rank: EX

2012-12-19, 09:42	Link #4818
Last Sinner Screw The Rules Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Gloaming Age: 31	I saw it. Face put me off. __________________

2012-12-25, 10:57	Link #4820
DXMichael Weeeeeeeee!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: The Anime World Age: 18	I'm hoping to buy my first figurine pretty soon which obviously means i'm a noob at this I'm keeping my eyes on the sold out Asuna from SAO http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...-7996&page=top I'm also looking at Kirito made by figma http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...%24pagecnt%3D1 Lastly, i'm looking at 2 different Inori's from Guilty Crown, one by figma which is cheaper and another 1/8 figure http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...%24pagecnt%3D1 http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...%24pagecnt%3D1 Any advice for a newbie? __________________