Kamadoma's Rei Ayanami/EVA/Ninjas/Statues

[kamadoma]

Okay I decided to start collecting Ninja figures, and what a way to start it with my fave ninja series... TENCHU!

This figure was released 2003 by Kotobukiya and there was also an Ayame figure.

THE BOX:


THE FIGURE:
Rikimaru comes with a stand, a sword, some points of articulation in his arms, but it's not really that poseable compared to regular action figures. However, this figure is extremely detailed but also features minor flaws.


Even the sword has some detailing along the blade.


With the plastic used, the sword is a little bent due to packaging.

The stand resembles a tatami floor with a broken piece of door sticking on the floor.

GOOD:
Extremely designed from figure to sword etc.
A very nice rendition of Rikimaru.

BAD:
The sword is longer and wider than the sheath, and is a little bent due to the plastic used.
Not too poseable.

For ninja fans this is a must-have. I still need to find the Ayame figure too.

I'd give it a 4.5 out of 5

Thanks a lot to my friend and fellow Tenchu forum mod stealthgiga for selling me this piece in a good price and very good condition even if it's loose.
Now on with the review!

Tenchu 3 Ayame is released 2003 along with the Rikimaru action figure by Kotobukiya.

Here it is in box pic:


Back of the box

The figure features Ayame in a standing position, with two short swords and a stand representing planks of wood, probably a Castle bridge (remember Amagai castle?)


The blades have also some detailing, the figure is very detailed too, and by the way unlike the Rikimaru figure which has its blade wider than the sheath, this one just fits well with the size of the sheath, but unfortunately we cannot place the short swords in the sheaths.

But nonetheless it has quite good articulation.


Here's Ayame holding her swords ala Tenchu 2.


Comparison shot with Rikimaru


Rikimaru's box is wider due to his action pose.

Good:
Detailed from head to toe
A very nice rendition of Ayame, the face looks nice.

Bad:
Not too poseable
She could have a better pose

Again for ninja-fans this is a must have along the Rikimaru figure.

I'd give it a 4 out of 5.

[kamadoma]

I've never played the Ninja Gaiden game on XBOX but I really liked the figures of the characters released by Kotobukiya. I got the Ayane figure for a good price that's well worth it.

It's a 1/6 PVC Statue of Ayane, the female ninja who assists Hayabusa in the game. She's also well known to be the rival of Kasumi in Dead or Alive games.



The statue features excellent detail I've never seen before in any PVC statue. The 1/6 scale was utilized to the fullest in the aspect of detailing. It comes with a removable base which fits is quite solid in Ayane's shoes.



I'm itching to get the Ryu Hayabusa figure too. What else can I say? This figure has got to be one of the best statues out there that's all about ninjas. The price is worth the size, the detail, and beauty of this statue. And yummy too!

Good:
-Excellent details
-Big size
-Excellent rendition of the character
-Solid Base

Bad:
-Can't think of any

Rating: 5 out of 5, no more, no less!

EVANGELION SPECIAL MISSION SET 2

Thanks to UOP and his bro for this toy!
Not much articulation, except for Asuka's neck and their wrists.



These figures aren't really that bad, but they're not that good either with all the flimsy joints but I suppose for EVA fans and ninja fans alike, it's a good catch.

[kamadoma]

Got this after the huge price slash of 50%. I think for Php1750, this is very worth it especially for Zoids Genesis Fans!

Check out the pics!





Cheers!

[kamadoma]

Revoltech EVA craze!!

Series #11 EVA-00 Blue (click for larger pics!)




Series #6 EVA-02





Somehow I'm still annoyed at the paint applications of Toy Biz. I just got her for the sake of adding to my ninjas.

Day 1 of H3:

Got me this awesome piece!


Day 2 I suddenly stopped getting into EVA Revoltechs, and took a liking to Rei Ayanami!

[kamadoma]

Lemme show my Rei figures... I need more Rei!!

[Balthier]

Ninja Army...Rei Ayanami...oh my!
I dig the Tenchu ones! <3 Ayame... dreamy.

For the year 2008, I recommend these that will surely be a great addition to your collection: Revoltech Rei Ayanami for max poseability! I won't really recommend the Real Action Hero by Medicom because its Rare and very expensive -- but if you're lucky to see it available, don't hestitate to buy it. You won't regret it.
For Rei in a different point-of-view but still beautiful, I recommend that you get Shunya Yamanutsa's Rei by Reflect too.
...and for Ninjas, Play Arts Yuffie! ;D

[kamadoma]

Thanks Yuffie has been a long overdue figure I haven't gotten her yet.

My latest catch out of impulse buying:

[biostar]

where'd you get the ninja rei, and how much did you get her for? i want one too. ;D ;D

[kamadoma]

Got it several months ago from a seller here. It was part of Special Mission Set 2 which includes a Ninja Rei and Asuka figure.

I can't believe I haven't posted this yet. I was supposed to get only 10 Rei figures before the year ends, but then GT brought in the Voice I-doll which prompted me to do an impulse buy. This is as of December 28, before I got the Voice I-doll.



Listed in order of acquisition:
1. SEGA Special Mission Set #2 (from Ultra Optimus Prime)
2. SEGA Cleaning Time Set (from Greattoys)
3. SEGA Special Mission Set #1 (from VT)
4. SEGA EX Pajamas Time Hikari (from Akutenshi)
5. SEGA EX Aphrodite Ver. 2 (from Greattoys)
6. SEGA Special Mission Set #3 (from Wasabitoys)
7. SEGA Pajamas Time (from VT)
8. Kadokawa Christmas Comic and Figure (from Trace-03)
9. SEGA Bianco e Colore Rosso (from Greattoys)
10. SEGA EX Winter Figure (from archie)

[adoreman]

Hey bro this is adoreman... please check out my thread on the for sale section... i got rei ayanami figures for sale and Soul of chogokin EVAS complete set for a pretty low price ... contact me if interested

[kamadoma]

Ninja figures!!

[Balthier]

Yay for the Ninjas, kamadoma!

Btw, Yuffie Play Arts does not only come with her Advent Children costume but also an upcoming FF7 green version. She's really a great addition to your sexy girl Ninjas (Rikimaru is a sexy hunk LOL) collection. You may also want to add a Ninja Gaiden Rachel.



// credits: Touya (FFM)

[kamadoma]

Now you've made my day! ;D Thanks for the heads up! Now I'm targeting 2 Yuffies! ;D

[kamadoma]

First Rei figure of the year, and last hurrah before my LAST VACATION ends, I'll be back to school tomorrow, and I'll probably have no more summer vacation coz I'm graduating... still gotta finish my OJT this summer before I get my diploma though.

[Balthier]

Ah, the race queen Rei.
Looks really nice.