“Konata Izumi Cosplay Version” Figma

Posted by hatemachine

The first of many toy reviews centered on the Figma line, the brainchild of Max Factory and Good Smile, will focus on a convention exclusive: Konata Izumi of Lucky☆Star in her cosplay outfit, based on a scene from episode 16 referencing The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

The figure was released exclusively at Japan’s Winter Wonder Festival held in early 2008, and like most con exclusives, made its way onto eBay, where a number of people attempted to outbid one another.  I eventually threw my hat into the fray, and won the auction after having to fend off the other bidders with a knife.

I celebrated by having a drink with my cat, Chauncey Raymond Bartholomew James Billups. He too was excited by my victory.

Eventually the figured arrived.  And the cat was eager to open up the box.  He’s got good taste, which will be all the succulent once I cook and eat him.

HEY WHAT THE FUCK ALL I GOT WERE PACKING PEANUTS YOU GODDAMN NIPS I SWEAR TO SATAN I WILL-

Oh.  Tee hee.

More photos of the packaging.  Note dear  tsundere Kagami Hiiragi acting surprised on the front of the package with the “COCK GOES WHERE” expression on her face.  IT GOES NOWHERE, KAGAMI, BECAUSE YOU SECRETLY LOVE KONATA AND WANT HER POOTY TANG.

This particular figure comes with two sets of heads (a happy expression and an annoyed “WHAT ‘CHU SAY ‘BOUT MAH MAMA” expression), four sets of hands with a base to plug the unused hands in, a stand for the character (which plugs into the back of Konata’s hair) and a plastic ziplock bag to hold all of these accessories.

With Figmas, there is a great attention to detail.  The paint job is great, and you can pose the character as you please as there’s numerous points of articulation.  For this figure, the former applies.  The latter, however, is slightly impaired by Konata’s hair, which can get into the way when you want to turn her head sideways.  It can also actually interfere with her two arms depending on the pose.  That said, it’s a minor distraction and requires only some minor adjustments to avoid the problem.

One other point of contention with some people regarding the line are the joints.  Arguably, Figma joints are not as well hidden as the ones found on Revoltech figures, their main competitor.  I say nut bunnies to that!  These things were meant to be played with, and the source of complaints are usually from those who prefer resin statues and kits to action figures.  Besides, human Revoltech figures are notoriously known for literally falling apart with a single touch (which I will show in an upcoming review).  Then again, I do have a knack for making women weak at the knees with a single touch.  And then I get hit with a restraining order.  Those bitches.

Overall, it’s a good figure, which is more or less par for the course when it comes to the Figma line.  Only way to get a hold of this figure is through eBay, which means prices will vary from $60-150 on average.  Good luck trying to nab one.