More loaned figures for me, I’ve got some great friends and this past Saturday my good friend Daniel brought over tons of figures for me to take pictures of for review! First off we’ve got the lovely Kotobukiya Riannon from Tears To Tiara.
Now I haven’t purchased a Kotobukiya Figure other than the Kotobukiya Yoko in a long time. Part of me felt their quality was lacking but Daniel has shown me otherwise with these new figures of his.
He’s a huge fan of Kotobukya figures, not only for the figure quality but for there price. They tend to be a tad cheaper than some of the other major figure companies out now.
The detail and color on this amazing Riannon figure is just stunning!
Her ensemble is just so adorable!
Such a beautiful flow to her clothes, so natural and smooth.
Even the coins on her sash are so intricate and detailed!
Awesome design on the staff!
I have to say, I’m very much sold on this figure! Once I get some funds back up again I’m so getting my own to be in my collection!
Her hat is also magnetic and stays on really well!
Such a cute face!
I’m glad to have been able to get the chance to get my hands on Riannon, She’s lovely and stunning and I doubt I would have had a chance otherwise. It’s nice to see other people’s figures and see and understand what beauty they see with those figures. Even after I’m able to get back on my feet and review my own figures, I’ll continue this series of Loaned Figures since it’s giving me a chance to get my hands and see what other figures are out there that I may have missed myself! Would i have purchased this figure beforehand? No. But now after seeing her in person, holding her and getting to take in every angle of her? YES!
-Figure Info-
Manufactured by Kotobukiya
1/8 Scale
Initial release in November ’08
Price of 6,800 Yen
Get your hands on Riannon before I do at any one of these fine retailers!
Big Bad Toy Store
HobbyLink Japan
Hobby Search
J-list
Kid Nemo Company
Otaku Fuel
Play Asia
Toylet
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4:28 pm on February 9th, 2010 1
It’s a nice figure and I like the coins, but I just find the base a bit too boring. It would’ve been nice if they’d done something with it.
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Dancing Queen Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
I do agree the base is a little plain but it’s not a huge base and it does it’s job.
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5:23 pm on February 9th, 2010 2
I like Riannon a lot. I decided to get her after I got the nendoroid. She has a lovely smile and as you’ve stated her clothes flow beautifully. It’s too bad Kotobukiya has started to charge higher prices for their new figures now. Something about Kotobukiya USA coming to a close? I don’t really know.
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Dancing Queen Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
I love the nendorid, almost picked her up myself but got the mio/yui nendos instead
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5:57 pm on February 9th, 2010 3
I don’t like it, her face just seems really blank to me. Kinda like derp derp derp. Yeah but good pics none the less.
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Dancing Queen Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
To each there own of course, I guess even seeing her in my photos might not do her all the justice she deserves
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6:05 pm on February 9th, 2010 4
I love a lot of things about her, but in the end I couldn’t stand her base and sold her.
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Dancing Queen Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Yeah I can see how the base could bug you enough to sell her.
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8:58 am on February 10th, 2010 5
Looks pretty good. If I saw this at a con, I’d pick it up. The base is kinda annoying but I’d deal with it.
Great site btw. I’ve been looking for a good figure site for some time, and this seems to be perfect.
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Dancing Queen Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
thanks bunches! It reminds me we need to exchange links!
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janai Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Thanks! I’ll put you on my blogroll right now.
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Dancing Queen Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 12:46 am
No problem, and thanks to you too!
5:20 pm on February 10th, 2010 6
Thank you for reviewing Riannon she looked great on your photos hehe
I would love to get her Nendoroid and Arawn together
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Dancing Queen Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
no problem! She was a treat to see in person! Also i saw the nendo in person and she’s ADORABLE!
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3:03 pm on February 11th, 2010 7
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