I had my heart set on getting this figure when she was first announced but now it looks like I’m going to be staying far far away. I think i was a bit tricked to be honest with you, when she was first announced it was set to be made by Jun Planning but then Taki corporation took over. While I’m assuming it’s the same company like Good smile and Max Factory are, the only Jun Planning figure i have is amazing so i just assumed it would be just as awesome. But once deftoned told me he got his, i kept asking him to make a review on this figure. I was sadly disappointed in her quality. You can see Deftoned’s review at Tea Shop Beloved. And yes i did cancel this order upon reading his review. Sadly I’ve been super broke ever since Anime Expo, gas is so expensive and I’ve been driving on fumes for a while now. plus with taking the days off work for Anime Expo and now the days for this upcoming trip to Merida I’m not going to be able to afford Hinagiku any longer. Also i guess i should have realized this figure would have been terrible since Taki Corporation is also the same people who make these terrible figures.

I Have so far a total of 7 figures per-ordered. I must also say i’m doing quite well with my rule of only 3 figures a month. So far i have had no figures for April, and i have none pre-ordered for May. Lately there aren’t as many figures that scream out “OMG IF YOU DON’T BUY ME NOW YOU’LL REGRET IT FOR THE REST OF OF LIFE!!” The figures i do however have on pre-order are the few that totally scream out to me.

Alter 1/8 Fate Testarossa (June)

I must admit this does scream at me to own her, I’m just glad that they are re-releasing Alter Fate, i was extremely worried about not getting my hands on one.

Enterbrain 1/7 Yoko (June)

Thank heaven for Kid Nemo, not only am i going to get Yoko for cheaper, she’s pushed back till June for them so i don’t have to worry about paying for her any time soon. While i’m super excited about Yoko, i’m not excited about her price.

Good Smile Company 1/8 Hayase Mitsuki (October)

I know some people hated Mitsuki, but i liked her as a character. While stealing you’re best friend’s man is a girl taboo. If she’s in a coma then he’s up for grabs in my book…

Good Smile Company 1/8 Takamachi Nanoha Training Team Uniform (June)

Still haven’t seen Strikers, but like the face and pose on this Nanoha figure, plus i know i’d regret not getting her in the end. I still have her ordered with HLJ but i might change it to Kid Nemo later.

Jun Planning 1/8 Katsura Hinagiku (July)

At least Kid Nemo has her up for pre-order, HLJ is surely slipping more and more. They still don’t’ have her up for pre-order…

Max Factory 1/8 Miki Hoshii Awaking Ver. and Max Factory 1/8 Miki Hoshii Expectation Ver. (October)

While i haven’t played Idolmaster, or even finished the anime, i love the design on these two figures. Love the glittery coats they have on, and the pose is awesome. While the price is steap, i know i had to have these two!

It’s amazing at the amount of money i save not buying figures. With the Money i’m saving from not getting figures for May and April, I’ve been able to pay off some credit card bills, and get shelves for my figures. But then it’s quite hard not to impulse shop, with no figures anytime soon i keep looking at ebay and figure bargin at Hobby Search. I don’t see anything i need or really can’t live without but it’s hard not to look knowing i have a bit of extra moneys on hand. But i am loving seeing the amount of my credit card debt drop faster.

J-List is a peaceful island of Japanese pop culture for you

While I can’t read Japaneses, and Google translator is failing hard, i can at least understand we finally get a hinagiku figure! She’s a Jun Planning figure and is set for release in June of this year at a price of 4,300-4,515 yen! But have a look see for yourself!

I’m definitely going to pre-order her, been dying for a Hinagiku figure for a while now!