When Toylet announced they were having a sale and since i already had Needa on the way i just knew i had to snag Rize as well. So this means that now i only am missing Char out of the entire Shuraki set. Now i knew that many many people had problems with Rize and her base, I felt that i’ll still get her for the sake of getting the entire set and the fact that she was on sale i’ll still get her. I thought “I’ll be extra careful and hopefully she won’t break.” Was i so wrong.

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The peg just broke off so easily and I barely touched her. It was just too delicate to hold her properly, looks like i’m gonna have to glue her to the base to prevent any further damage.

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Rize does have at least an adorable face, love the matching eyes and hair yet i feel the entire blue theme is a bit overkill.

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It could have used some more red accents on her overall design but then it does go together well.

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I just don’t like the long back skirt, takes up too much space and pulls her backwards.

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I also feel that her main outfit is a bit bulky like Needa’s as well.

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So much better without the huge backskirt!

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The Battle Damaged outfit looks nice yet is the least revealing compared to the rest of the Shuraki Ladies

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She does have such a sweet face for someone who is in a pose that looks like she’s gonna kick some butt

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Such a teeny Bra for such huge knockers, seriously how does that little piece of fabric keep those things up! It’s not physically possible!

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I don’t like her leggings at all, the leggings with those boots are just terrible!

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The terrible base that just keeps breaking on so many people! BTW least favorite shoes on any figures I own.

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Rize was a purchase to solely push me towards completing the set of the Shuraki figures. Toylet’s sale really pushed me to get it since i can’t pass up a deal! Overall her cute face is what i like the most, her outfit could have been better and the blue as i mentioned is a bit overkill with the blue eyes, hair and complete dress. The red, white and gold accents help but not much. I’m frustrated about the base but i did expect it since it has happened to so many other people. So far this year my Impulse buys have been good ones that while impulse were still given some serious thought and I’m glad i got them all and Rize is no exception. even with her faults she’s still very nice and if you do like blue then she’s the perfect girl for you!

-Figure Info-
Manufactured by Good Smile Company
1/8 Scale
Initial release in May ’08
Price of 6,800 yen

Rize isn’t as rare as some of her other Shuraki counterparts so it’s still possible to find her at some of these fine retailers, take a look!

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