I’ve been staying away from getting more Haruhi figures for a while. I just wanted to complete the original set of Max Factory figures and then be done with any figures from this show. But no, Max Factory has to announce this amazing set of Haruhi, Mikuru and Yuki from the designs of the promotional posters for the Suzumiya Haurhi no Gekisou concert.
I have always loved this design of the whole gang and for them to release a figure is just awesome! Now it would also be totally awesome if Max Factory decided to release the rest of the entire gang, Tsuruya-san, Kyon, Koizumi, Asakura, Kyon’s Imouto, Taniguchi and Kunikida.
I really wanted to do the entire shoot with this background, a similar background to the recent Nendoroid Kaito post. But out of all the pictures taken this was the only one that came out nice. So i settled for the beige polka dot background instead! Btw had tons of people asking me what i used! It’s a glitter scrapbook paper thing i found at target! They ahve an awesome scrapbooking section and tons of awesome stuff that can be sued for background shoot. (maybe i shouldn’t be giving away my secrets but oh well!)
Max Factory is hands down on of my most favorite figure manufactures. The quality of their releases always finds out a way blow me out of the water with their amazing designs!
There is also something about figures that have an original illustration to be based on, gives you something to compare to and when you compare this figure to her original design she’s flawless!
Just adore her expression!
I want an outfit like this! Maybe a future cosplay? I’d need to get a guitar first 
I adore how the guitar has strings, too often PVC releases don’t get this kinda of attention and it looks amazing!
Love her Hoop earrings, I sadly can’t rock hoops without looking like a Chola.
Love the skirt and the two different length of tights, plus the shoes are just awesome!
The folds in her skirt looks so amazing! just gives you this amazing feeling of movement!
The moment she was announced i knew i had to get my hands on her. Once again Max Factory has me running to complete the set as well! I already have Mikuru who should be getting her own review soon as well. Also have Yuki Pre-ordered as well so i’ll have the whole set soon enough. Haruhi and Haruhi related figures are like Fate/Stay Night figures. I was never that interested in getting merchandise from the series or of those character but end up getting tons since they just keep releasing some amazing figures of them different unique designs. It’s hard for a figure collector not to stumble upon a Haurhi or Haruhi related character when they just keep producing such amazing beauties.
See more reviews at Foo-Bar-Baz, Exelica Meteor, Shin-Otaku and Vision of Vixion. (i used to do this more often but got lazy and stopped, i’ll start back up now if i missed yours let me know and i’ll add it to the post!)
-Figure Info-
Manufactured by Max Factory
1/8 Scale
Initial release in April ‘09
Price of 7,800 yen
Haruhi is still in stock at many of these fine retailers!
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9:07 pm on May 6th, 2009 1
I lucked out on getting this one myself! It was used for 3000 yen and in perfect condition. It really is beautiful. I vowed not to give in and buy it but instantly broke that when I found it for 60% off…I even bought the Mikuru.
Dancing Queen Reply:
May 6th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
wow what a steal! where did you find it for such a deal? a private sale or some site?
ClearTranquil Reply:
May 6th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
I got it when I was in Japan over the last 2 weeks of April. There was a store that had it used in Otome Road (Ikebukuro) along with some other used figures and doujinshi. I was surprised something so new was being sold so cheap. I found nothing wrong with it apart from a little bit of the paint wearing off of the strings, but that’s nothing to complain about I think.
Dancing Queen Reply:
May 6th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
wow what a deal! i love finding amazing figures for super cheap!
9:32 pm on May 6th, 2009 2
Nice reviews of this beautiful figure. She is my favorite Haruhi (with Freeing’s version). Your shooting is really nice ! Congratulation for it ^^
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Dancing Queen Reply:
May 6th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
well thanks, i’m gonna have to say she’s my favorite as well!
10:04 pm on May 6th, 2009 3
it looks great, I really want that figure but she is so expensive. what happened earlier to your blog, why was it down?
Dancing Queen Reply:
May 6th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
my theme borked on me and i had to delete it and reinstall it
10:17 pm on May 6th, 2009 4
Another beautiful figure from Max Factory. It’s a shame they don’t do too many PVC’s these days. Figmas are fun, but I miss all the lovely stuff Max Factory pumped out.
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Dancing Queen Reply:
May 6th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
i really do miss the days they’d focus more on PVC figures than just figmas…
10:23 pm on May 6th, 2009 5
1st picture is pretty, the depth, the brightness, all good ^^b
This figurine is nice indeed, but the price turned me off
I miss the days when 1/8 only cost like 4000 yen 
Dancing Queen Reply:
May 6th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
the first picture is my favorite of that entire set, and inflation sucks hard
10:56 pm on May 6th, 2009 6
OK, that’s it I’m getting this, all of you post such beautiful pictures of this Haruhi release.
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Dancing Queen Reply:
May 6th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
YAY! you’ll love her for sure! she’s just amazing!
2:22 am on May 7th, 2009 7
Awesome photos! but, hey, why not try taking the photos at other angles as well, like more close-ups on face, details etc
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Dancing Queen Reply:
May 7th, 2009 at 9:53 am
tell me about it >_< i try and then end up not liking the shots as much and deleting them, i get the detail but they aren’t as nice
4:54 am on May 7th, 2009 8
This figure is so awesome! But there’s no way I’ll get all three too ^^; Probably going to get Yuki ^^ But if Max Factory did make all of the characters I’d get Kyon and Itsuki in a heartbeat ^^
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Dancing Queen Reply:
May 7th, 2009 at 9:54 am
normally i might just get haruhi but i’m on for completing sets of figures
3:09 am on May 8th, 2009 9
Where did you get your Haruhi from?
Dancing Queen Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Hobby Search, was gonna get her from amazon.jp since tiw as cheaper but wasn’t able to cancel my order in time
Figure Maniac Edwin Reply:
May 9th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Why won’t they let you cancel your order?
Dancing Queen Reply:
May 9th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
they let you but once the figure is released they want to charge you 10% of the item’s value, was cheaper to leave the order then pay the 10% and the amazon.jp price
7:04 am on May 8th, 2009 10
I want this too,I don’t own a single Haruhi yet..
Dancing Queen Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 9:46 am
i’m always surprised to hear how someone doesn’t own a haruhi yet, when she’s such a popular character and there are so many amazing figures of her
8:23 am on May 8th, 2009 11
Did you pre-order adult Mikuru as well? I foolishly thought my MF Haruhi figure collection was done when I finally tracked down Tsuruya! I was so so wrong too. I look awful in hoop earrings but I love them on figures and a lot of other girls. When I wqs packing to move I realized I had put a scratch in the paint of my Ryoko! MUST FIX!
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Dancing Queen Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 9:48 am
no i didn’t and i might get if her i see her on sale but if not i’m not stressing over it
4:30 pm on May 8th, 2009 12
Gah. And I missed the pre-order from my local figure store for the concert ver figures. T_T
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Dancing Queen Reply:
May 9th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
she’s still in stock at plenty of other retailers online!
5:35 pm on May 9th, 2009 13
Wow! She’s so beautiful. I hope they make the rest of the crew, that would be amazing. I’ll definitely have to pick this one up.
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Dancing Queen Reply:
May 9th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
it would be awesome if they made the rest of the crew for sure! it would be hard to pick up!
6:07 am on May 12th, 2009 14
Thanks to the mass review I read (including yours) I placed back my order and I don’t regret it a bit. It was a mistake to cancel but the lack of funds was one of the reasons why at the time.
It’s rare for figures to have actual guitar strings.
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Dancing Queen Reply:
May 12th, 2009 at 8:25 am
it is very rare for PVC figures to have strings but i’m glad they did it for these figures and i hope other figure companies follow suit
12:57 pm on May 12th, 2009 15
I’m so conflicted about these figures! I enjoyed the anime, but I never really got super into it like a lot of fans did. So I never really felt compelled to get figures… but this set is so awesome looking! I especially like the Nagato one, but if you get one you need to get the others! Oh man, so hard to decide!