Sometimes I miss out on the first release of figures, then what happens? I cry and cry and cry and wish I hadn’t missed out on that figure. I beg people who have that figure to sell it to me. I didn’t bother getting Manami since when she was released back in ’07 i was still buying figures based on characters i knew and loved. I had yet to see Manabi Straight so i skipped out on Manami. Then a few months later after she was sold out I watched the entire series and then cried myself to sleep at night because i missed out this this beauty.

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I was very lucky to catch her on Hobby Search in the Restock section of the site. I snagged her up immediately since it’s been impossible to find her!

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This energetic pose, just exuded happiness and brings me back to the feeling I got when I saw the series.

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I love the bright colors, her cute pink hair with the white refection line. A nice touch since that’s how the show was animated.

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Massugu GO!

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The base is totally awesome, with her scooter over the water. I at first was a bit apprehensive with the stand but the metal pins keep it in perfectly!

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I just adore her face! The overall quality of Manami is just so amazing, I have no complaints about her at all.

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Pantsu!

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I adore her seifuku, the skirt is just so cute!

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Did i slip? Nah! These are her panties!

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The detail on her phone deaily is pretty badass too!

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I love these backpacks! but aren’t they usually only for elementary school kids?

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Manami is officially one of my most favorite figures. It’s hard for me to choose 1 figure to say as my favorite, but in a top ten with no list with no actual value among those ten of which I love most Manami would be in for sure! She is just about perfect, the pose, and sculpt just exudes confidence and that Genki-ness that is Amamiya Manami! Her paint is perfect with no hiccups, there is no noticable seam lines. Just pure perfection from Good Smile Company. Figures like this are a main reason why I buy figures and why keep collecting them after so many years. If you don’t have her, you must own her.

-Figure Info-
Manufactured by Good Smile Company
1/8 Scale
Initial release in July ’07
Price of 5,524 yen

Yuo can still find her at some of these fine retailers (but a hint Amazon.jp has her in stock and at over 50% off! You can use Tenso.com for shipping as well!)

beNippon
HobbyLink Japan
Hobby Search
J-list
Kid Nemo Company
Otaku Fuel
Play Asia
Toylet
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