Today it’s Volk’s Japanese Mail Order figure 1/8 Shiranui Mai. This is my first Volks figure and while she’s very nicely done she does have some things that could have been fixed. I was able to get Mai at Comic Con this year for an amazing price and wasn’t able to pass her up!

She’s got a cute face, but doesn’t seem shy enough for someone who is trying to cover herself up after a wardrobe malfunction.

You can tell they tried to do their best with her hair and to give it amaizng detail, but it does bug me how they used a shiny paint for her hair.

I do like her eyes and the bit they added for blush

Love the bright colors for her Kimono. I believe it’s a Furisode, but i’m not entirely sure…

I say Furisode since it’s got the long sleeves, but then i’m not entirely sure. If i’m wrong let me know!

no undies on either? poor girl can’t afford much clothing can she!

Very Nice Rack!

I love the stuff in her hair!

I doubt i would have gotten Mai if it weren’t for her amazing price. In the end i’m glad I got her since she’s just so pretty. I love the Kimono and would love to see it on her properly. Her hair does bug me a tad bit and her base is just a plain black oval but she doesn’t really need it which is nice since you save space.

-Figure Info-

Manufactured by Volks
1/8 Scale
Initial release in April ’09
Price of 6,500 Yen

Mai may be a tad bit difficult to find but not impossible! Check out these fine retailers to find your own!

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

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