Taiga Aisaka Loli Mizugi Figure by Kotobukiya
- Author: Quen
- Categories: Anime Figures, H, News
- Date: Jun 18, 2009 04:33 JST
- Tags: Kotobukiya, Loli, Mizugi, PVC, Taiga Aisaka, Toradora!
This especially moe-some figure rendition of Toradora!‘s heroine Taiga Aisaka from maker Kotobukiya will soon become available, much to the delight of her fans since this might well be the best figure of Taiga yet.
That enthusiasm will likely prove useful for international fans of the loli tsundere – the figure is a Dengeki Daioh magazine exclusive, and much footwork will be needed to acquire her outside of Japan.
The full name for this figure is 「『とらドラ！』 逢坂大河フィギュア 絶叫デザイン水着ver. / Toradora! Taiga Aisaka Figure Zekkyou Design Swimsuit Ver, and as can be seen it seems loosely based on the swimwear alluded to in the anime.
She is a 1/8 PVC figure being sold exclusively through the May issue of Dengeki Daioh magazine, a not uncommon practice for limited-item crazed Akiba.
The only other Taiga figure available for order is the Brilliant Stage Taiga by Megahouse, a competent figure with two swappable faces, but with both faces being somewhat off.
Thus, the Kotobukiya limited edition mizugi version is currently the best Taiga figure available in sight, and she is indeed a beauty:
Little Taiga comes equipped with this flotation device, lest any she venture too far into the deep end of the pool.
As appearances would suggest, the ring is removable.
The sculpt on her is excellent – using her gigantic hair-bun hairstyle solves what likely would’ve been troublesome problems with her normal hairstyle, while allowing for these intricate textures to be added.
The seamline behind her bangs looks fine, especially as they would normally be obscured by the protruding bulge of hair in front of it.
The color on her mizugi is very cute, as are her multiple pink ribbons.
The face is lovely. Eye proportions and spacing are spot-on, and the exaggerated loli eyes easily draw the eye’s attention.
From a distance the face appears to be in a sort of “soft-focus”, as if she were designed more towards the manga-style rather than the anime version. This might be the one problem some fans may have with this figure.
Taiga’s deliciously flat chest is accurately depicted as well.
Taiga after having enough courage to discard her flotation ring.
She does have an interesting spot under her back ribbon where the swimsuit gives a flash of Taiga’s backside…
This will likely not be a problem for any fans of the figure, however.
Since the likely difficulty in acquiring this figure was alluded to earlier, a explanation is in order:
This figure will not be available for sale through normal channels. She is a magazine exclusive limited item, requiring purchasers to get the July issue of Dengeki Daioh. Inside is the order form through which the figure can be ordered, but with a cut-off date of June 26.
Only Japanese residents are advised to acquire the magazine (quickly) in hopes of getting the figure, because of both the impending deadline, and that international orders will not be accepted.
International customers will need to turn to auction sites such as eBay or Yahoo Auctions following the planned October release of the figure, unfortunately.
See the rest of the excellent review photos at Akiba Hobby.
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HE SAID THE WORD!!!
Needs to be one piece swimsuit!
Saw this on Dannychoo a while back, definitely a buy for me :3
loll As appearances would suggest, the ring is removable. o rly?
wow the paint job is extremely well done on this piece, sob i want TT.TT
who's that? if i didn't read taiga, i'd have no clue about this figure.
Damn those lucky bastards that can order this!
"International customers will need to turn to auction sites such as eBay or Yahoo Auctions following the planned October release of the figure, unfortunately."
Or you can go to Tokyo Hunter and have him get it for you when it's released. I'm set with mine.
Thanks for mentioning that. Just e-mailed him about the figure!
Yeah, anyone who can use a proxy can buy this if they want.
Disgusting
-1 >=(
The figure is delicious.
I really want to order this... Goddammit!
October release eh? Too long the wait and then
i have to see if my local Japanese bookstore will
stock Dengeki Daioh.
Theres just something about this figure that doesn't look like Taiga.
wow i wish every figure looked as good as this
sweeeeeet!
Omg she is sooo cute >w<
i loves her face <3<3
I'm not a person who really is in to figures, but this is just way to cute to resist!
Waah~, Wish I could get one of those Taiga figures~.
Late post but I just got me one from one of the dozens of anime stores in Akihabara for about 10500 JPY (around $135 AUD). Most expensive one I've bought but totally worth it except the box got obliterated on the flight home.
Does it include her fake tits made by Ryuji?
on my gosh, want want want. i dont often see figs of such high quality. truly a masterpiece.
do want.
the hair win
I feel like my face is about to explode
This is one of those figurines that tells you "Too bad your not in Japan. Sorry I am only exclusive for the Japanese" :3 Well the painting is great and her feet gives me a turn-on :3
this figure should be ban. it encourage people to become pedobear in an unreasonable way. just like how raeplay encourage raep!! evil figures....they all should be cleanse with fire!
*sarcasm*
ryuuji oppai padding not included? lol
One of the only figures I actually DO want.
Maybe a slightly toned down version will be available for the people that miss this exclusive.
i want
It's like her eyes say "you're locked on, you can't escape".
Tsunderelicious~ :3
I really want this figure.... but I can't justify the cost of a middle man to get it. :(
Doesn't look like Taiga to me.
more like Kinomoto Sakura on a quick glance
definitely
yeah, something is off. Cute nonetheless.
is it cast-off-table?
No, as most figures with such a tightly-fit mizugi are, unfotunately.
Yea she is. The floater ring comes off. Zing!
OH HELL!! ~ nice figure, but I am looking for a certain one myself...
I looked at ~ Brilliant Stage Taiga by Megahouse ~ and the faces are somewhat "off"... but passable, no real issue for me...
So, its a (possible) "buy"...but, I am still debating...
(Still) Not the one I am looking for though...
Not really a fan of Taiga, but this looks nice. It's worth a good mention. Addition of the float tube was amusing.
A 3d version of an old photo book for all those who have chosen her as waifu ?
This one is very cute. Maybe i will try to get this one.
whoa its really nice
it's even better than original taiga.
+1
+2
Argh moe!!!
idk. she doesnt look angry enough to me. maybe she needs her wooden sword.
Bah, this sucks. Why not just send the figures along with the magazine ?
DO WANT!
I 2nd that.
OH Man... im 3rd ^^ i want it!
FUCKZ I NEEDAZIT