Welcome to my anime figure preorder roundup.
You are reading The NekoFigs Blog preorder roundup where I take a look at the new bishoujo scale figures going up for preorder. Ultimately, I try to assess which ones are worth preordering. Before you proceed, do take note that this is written from the point of view of someone who likes to make informed purchases. Anime figures are quite expensive so I believe it is important for many collectors that they buy only the best of the best to get the best value for their money. Essentially, I hope the content of these roundups can help everyone else to make informed decisions on their figure purchases.
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As a disclaimer, my opinion on these figures that I review is my opinion only. I am not always correct with my predictions but I know I usually am. You may disagree with my recommendations and that’s fine. After all, this hobby is all about the joy that comes with collecting anime figures. As long as you are happy with your purchase, then that is money well spent.
I’d also like to remind everyone to avoid any figures made by Pulchra, FOTS Japan, Insight B’Full, Apricot Blossom, and any other companies affiliated with them. I’m putting this here as a reminder since I won’t be featuring these figures in my blog as they are of very poor quality and a waste of space.
Azur Lane is still going strong. It’s getting a lot of new figures and the game is actually doing a lot better. It’s one of those games that is easy to get into but hard to master and more importantly it is really testing the boundaries of lewdness that is allowed in app stores.
We’ve also got a ton of new bunnies from the reasonably priced to the absurdly overpriced.
My top picks for this round-up would be Ark Royal and FX-05 by Oriental Forest, Kamui by Intelligent Systems and Murasak Shikibu by Alter.
- Azur Lane – Ark Royal – 1/7 – Pure-White Protector (Oriental Forest)
- Girls Frontline – FX-05 – 1/7 (Oriental Forest)
- Lycoris Recoil – Inoue Takina – 1/7 (Good Smile Company)
- Oshi no Ko – Hoshino Ai – F:Nex – 1/7 (FuRyu)
- Fate/Grand Order – Murasaki Shikibu – 1/6 – Rider (Alter)
- Fire Emblem If – Kamui – 1/7 – Nohr Noble (Intelligent Systems)
- Azur Lane – Littorio – 1/7 – Calabria Aurea (Daiki Kougyou)
- Senki Zesshou Symphogear GX – Tsukuyomi Shirabe – 1/7 (Hobby Stock, Wing)
- Fate/Grand Order – Meltryllis – 1/7 – Lancer, Mysterious Alter Ego Λ (Good Smile Company)
- Gekijouban Fate/stay Night Heaven’s Feel – Altria Pendragon – KDcolle – 1/7 – Saber Alter, Kimono Ver. (Kadokawa, Revolve)
- Fate/Grand Order – Koyanskaya – B-style – 1/4 – Assassin/Koyanskaya of Light, Final Ascension (FREEing)
- Fate/Grand Order – Leonardo da Vinci – 1/7 – Rider (Kotobukiya)
- Tales of Arise – Shionne – 1/6 – Summer Ver. (Hakoiri Musume)
- Card Captor Sakura – Kero-chan – Kinomoto Sakura – ARTFX J – 1/7 – Sakura Card Hen (Kotobukiya, Takara Tomy)
- Tales of Destiny 2 – Reala – F:Nex – 1/7 (FuRyu)
- Girls Frontline – UMP45 – 1/7 – Tareusa SS Ver. (Hobby Max)
- Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru – Kitagawa Marin – B-style – 1/4 – Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
- Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! ω – Uzaki Tsuki – B-style – 1/4 – Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
- Toradora! – Kawashima Ami – B-style – 1/4 – Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
- Toradora! – Kushieda Minori – B-style – 1/4 – Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
- Super Danganronpa 2: Sayonara Zetsubou Gakuen – Nanami Chiaki – B-style – 1/4 – Black Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
- Danganronpa Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei – Kirigiri Kyouko – B-style – 1/4 – Bare Leg Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
- Ayakashi Triangle – Kanade Suzu – B-style – 1/4 – Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
- Eiga Gotoubun no Hanayome – Nakano Ichika – Shibuya Scramble Figure – 1/7 – Floral Dress Ver. (eStream)
- Arknights – Muelsyse – 1/7 – Elite 2 (Good Smile Arts Shanghai, Good Smile Company)
- Arknights – Mudrock – F:Nex – 1/7 – Silent Night DN06 Ver. (FuRyu)
- Atelier Sophie ~Fushigi na Hon no Renkinjutsushi~ – Corneria – 1/7 (Alter)
- Macross Frontier – Sheryl Nome – 1/7 – ~Anniversary Stage Ver.~ (Good Smile Company)
- Evangelion Shin Gekijouban – Souryuu Asuka Langley – 1/7 (AniMester)
- Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. 2 – Maple – KDcolle – 1/7 – Break Core ver. (Kadokawa)
- Riddle Joker – Arihara Nanami – 1/3.5 (Alice Glint, AmiAmi)
- Girls Frontline – Suomi KP/-31 – 1/7 – Midsummer Pixie, Heavy Damage Ver. (Pony Canyon)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED Destiny – Lunamaria Hawke – Gundam Girls Generation – 1/8 – Mizugi Ver. (MegaHouse)
- Alice Gear Aegis – Kaneshiya Sitara – Summer Queens – 1/8 (Our Treasure)
- Fairy Tail – Erza Scarlet – 1/8 (Bell Fine)
- Jigoku Raku – Yamada Asaemon Sagiri – F:Nex – 1/7 (FuRyu, Mappa)
- Jigoku Raku – Yuzuriha – F:Nex – 1/7 (FuRyu, Mappa)
- Needy Girl Overdose – Chouzetsu Saikawa Tenshi-chan – 1/7 (Apex Innovation)
- THE iDOLM@STER: Shiny Colors – Higuchi Madoka – 1/7 – Midnight Monster ver. (Solarain Toys)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters – Black Magician Girl – 1/7 (Max Factory)
- Original – Elf Mura – Lincia – 1/6 (Vertex)
- Original – Skytube – Amamiya Rin – 1/6 (Alphamax)
- Original – Anubis no Shoukei – 1/7 (FreeWillStudio)
- Original – Tiger Girl Lily – 1/6 (39Nasu)
- Original – Bad Maid – 1/7 (Maiden Voyage)
- Original – Golden Head – Mihane – Kasa wo Hiraite Tsubasa wo Tojite – 1/7 (Alice Glint, Thousand)
- Original – Yuna-chan (Union Creative International Ltd)
- Original – Aoyama Sumika (Union Creative International Ltd)
- Original – Mafuyu no Kakehiki (Union Creative International Ltd)
Azur Lane – Ark Royal – 1/7 – Pure-White Protector (Oriental Forest)
This is easily one of the best-looking prototypes that I’ve seen in a long while. It’s Ark Royal in her oath skin. Personally, I’m not a big fan of this Destroyer-loving beauty but I’d be lying if I say I didn’t want her. But damn it! That price is lightyears away from my scale figure budget. If you can afford this and you think you will be happy with this purchase, just get her. For sure, the after-market price will be broken.
It has an exclusive version that comes with a winking face plate. It actually looks really good but you’ll have to shell out an extra ¥7,000 for it which I think is very overpriced.
Do note however that this is Oriental Forest’s first figure but they do have a bunch more lined up. Things are looking good, at least in terms of communication, as the manufacturers are showing the willingness to make changes to the product based on feedback on the prototype. I can’t say the same for the pricing. I know it’s a beautiful figure with a lot of details but I’ve seen other companies do similar quality at a better price.
Should you preorder this? It’s a pretty figure so I want to say yes. But the price is over the top and this is coming from a new company so the level of quality is still suspect. It’s up to you.
Girls Frontline – FX-05 – 1/7 (Oriental Forest)
People have been complaining about the prototype last year but now that it has been painted and is open for preorder, I have to say it looks really good. If a figure looks as good as this, I wouldn’t care much if it stayed true to the original artwork or not. In fact, this might actually be the best-looking figure in the roundup. I can say that despite not being a fan of Girls Frontline. The price also seems very reasonable for the level of detail you are getting.
Should you preorder this? Yes. I would say this is a worthwhile preorder. However, same as Ark Royal above, this is from the same new company so I can’t really vouch for the quality. If you’re preordering, expect the worst and hope for the best.
Lycoris Recoil – Inoue Takina – 1/7 (Good Smile Company)
It’s a shame she didn’t open for preorder as cheap as Chisato’s GSC figure. That would have been really nice. Despite that, this is still cheaper than most other 1/7 scale preorders. And I can sort of understand the price as this has a more complex design, especially with that machine gun. I wish it was designed cuter though. I am forced to get it either way since she’d go with Chisato in my display. That said, I am still open to preordering a cute figure of Takina.
Both Takina and Chisato have a lot of good figures being made by different companies, so just take your pick from the lot.
Should you preorder this? If, like me, you got Chisato, then this is a must-get.
Oshi no Ko – Hoshino Ai – F:Nex – 1/7 (FuRyu)
I’m actually surprised this is not priced at double its current listed price. Still, I don’t have a lot of expectations in terms of quality seeing as this is made by FuRyu. If you really want a figure of Ai, her Kadokawa figure would be of better quality. It is priced a bit higher than this however.
Should you preorder this? I recommend getting her Kadokawa figure instead.
Fate/Grand Order – Murasaki Shikibu – 1/6 – Rider (Alter)
Looking at the price tag on this, I’m glad I have long since abandoned FGO. Sure, Alter is good quality. But so are many other manufacturers like Good Smile Company and APEX.
Should you preorder this? You might want to check out Alter’s other figure of Murasaki Shikibu which is equally gorgeous but priced much cheaper. Not to mention, you won’t have to wait a year or more to get her.
Fire Emblem If – Kamui – 1/7 – Nohr Noble (Intelligent Systems)
This is such as badass and sexy-looking figure. I’m not familiar with the character though and that’s mainly because I have not owned a Nintendo system since the GameBoy Advance. So I’m mostly detached from the Nintendo world, especially considering that Nintendo Games hardly ever get released on a PC. In fact, all these Fire Emblem character figures look so nice it triggers my fear of missing out.
Should you preorder this? I’m thinking this is the top three of the best figures in this roundup so you probably should.
Azur Lane – Littorio – 1/7 – Calabria Aurea (Daiki Kougyou)
So this was a surprise. I did not expect Daiki Kougyou to be making anything that isn’t an original character. Whether they’ve actually done it before, I’m not sure. Even though I’m a big Azur Lane fan, I’m not really ecstatic about this figure since Daiki Kougyou’s quality has always been suspect. And that is one pricey piece. Granted it does come with a lot of accessories and that bulky sofa. I also can’t deny that the figure looks nice.
Daiki Kougyou is known for creating mainly cast-off figures but this one is not. Still, a forced cast-off is always possible. It has been done with many Azur Lane figures released recently.
Should you preorder this? It’s on the pricey side but if you think she’s worth it and have no problems with Daiki Kougyou figures, then go ahead.
Senki Zesshou Symphogear GX – Tsukuyomi Shirabe – 1/7 (Hobby Stock, Wing)
Just last month, a new figure for her opened up for preorder. This time around, her other figure gets a rerelease. Note that both are from Hobby Stock. Which one is better? I can’t really say. This one has more of that mech feel to it though. Hobby Stock does good quality so you’re good either way.
Should you preorder this? You can choose to get this or her other new figure depending on your preferences.
Fate/Grand Order – Meltryllis – 1/7 – Lancer, Mysterious Alter Ego Λ (Good Smile Company)
This is an okay figure. I’m not too crazy about this one mainly because Alter’s Meltryllis looks so much better. The coloring on this one looks dull.
Should you preorder this? If the budget is tight, this is not really a bad choice. There’s just a better option albeit at a much higher price tag.
Gekijouban Fate/stay Night Heaven’s Feel – Altria Pendragon – KDcolle – 1/7 – Saber Alter, Kimono Ver. (Kadokawa, Revolve)
Would you believe one of the best figures of Saber Alter is getting a rerelease? Don’t miss this chance if you want to get her at preorder price. I know some people who spent double that amount just to get her.
Should you preorder this? Yes. To save on shipping costs, I would recommend preordering her from Amazon JP.
Fate/Grand Order – Koyanskaya – B-style – 1/4 – Assassin/Koyanskaya of Light, Final Ascension (FREEing)
This has more details than what you’d normally see from any other run-off-the-mill 1/4 scale bunny figure from FREEing and that’s a good thing. The only issue is the price appears to have exploded after adding a few bells and whistles. I guess the producers are really trying to squeeze everything they can from FGO. We all seem to be eating up whatever they put on a plate and that’s a prime opportunity for price gouging.
Should you preorder this? Are you a sucker for anything FGO?
Fate/Grand Order – Leonardo da Vinci – 1/7 – Rider (Kotobukiya)
This actually looks really nice but the price is really just over the top. Granted the figure does have a lot of nice details but is this really worth around ¥23k? Heck, getting the exclusive faceplate will net you an extra ¥5k. If I’m being reasonable, that doesn’t really sound like a good option. The default facial is nice enough. I mean a smile that bright can move mountains. Still, if money is no object, then go ahead the get the exclusive version though you’ll have to use a proxy.
Should you preorder this? This is really beyond the prices we’re used to seeing from Kotobukiya so preorder at your own discretion.
Tales of Arise – Shionne – 1/6 – Summer Ver. (Hakoiri Musume)
I’ve only played Tales of Arise for a bit but I’m already liking this one. This one actually looks well-made which is good since I’ve noticed a decline in quality in some of Hakoiri Musume’s recent figures going up for preorder. This is based on one of the costumes in the game’s multitude of costume DLCs. If you want a more canon outfit, I would instead recommend waiting for the releases from Spiritale and Amiami.
You can also display her without the jacket. I doubt this comes with an extra torso part though. Most likely, you can detach her arms so you can remove the jacket. The seam is most likely hidden in that black armband. I’ve seen this being done in some figures but honestly, wearing an armband that high doesn’t make sense.
Should you preorder this? The price seems fair so if you’re wanting figures from the Tales franchise, this is a good one to get.
Card Captor Sakura – Kero-chan – Kinomoto Sakura – ARTFX J – 1/7 – Sakura Card Hen (Kotobukiya, Takara Tomy)
It’s not the best Sakura figure. However, Card Captor Sakura has such a massive fanbase that pretty much all of Sakura’s figures are guaranteed to go up in the aftermarket.
Should you preorder this? Get this reissue while it’s cheap.
Tales of Destiny 2 – Reala – F:Nex – 1/7 (FuRyu)
This looks really nice until you see the glaring support pegs. I understand these are necessary but then again, FuRyu could have improved the design and made a more aesthetically-pleasing way to provide support compared to ugly support pegs. Actually, it looks like she’s more likely to lean to the left but there are no support pegs to the left. Not to mention, the pricing is horrible which is pretty much expected from anything that FuRyu dishes out — mediocre quality for an overly inflated price.
If this was done by Alter, I could have considered it. But something from FuRyu at this price range is really just a big no.
Should you preorder this? I don’t know about you but I’m not buying any overpriced crap from FuRyu.
Girls Frontline – UMP45 – 1/7 – Tareusa SS Ver. (Hobby Max)
From what I’ve been seeing, the prices on GFL figures don’t really go up by a lot in the aftermarket. In that sense, I think it might be worthwhile to just wait until she hits the aftermarket. By the way, that base looks oh-so fluffy.
Should you preorder this? Preorder or wait if you can get her for cheaper in the aftermarket. Either way, the quality should be good since this is Hobby Max.
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru – Kitagawa Marin – B-style – 1/4 – Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
Considering the popularity of the series, it was only a matter of time before a Marin bunny figure would open for preorder. To those not familiar with Marin’s character, her smile on this figure might come off as creepy. If you like her character then this just looks like normal Marin. It sucks for bunny collectors though that her price is around the ¥40k range which is on the very expensive end as far as FREEing’s bunny figures go.
I still maintain my stance that 1/4 scale bunny figures are extremely overrated. Their designs are way too simple for the prices that they go for. If you are saying they are expensive because they are big, PVC plastic is dirt cheap. I reckon a bigger model should be easier to work on so production should actually be easier. If anything, the logistics side is the part that takes the brunt of the cost. It’s not like we get free shipping when buying these 1/4-scale bunnies. At least that’s what I think. I may be wrong since I am not really privy to the goings-on inside FREEing’s offices.
Also, someone mentioned on MFC that if she extended her right leg, it would be longer than her left leg and now I can’t unsee it too.
Should you preorder this? If you’re a Marin simp and money is no object, then just preorder already.
Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! ω – Uzaki Tsuki – B-style – 1/4 – Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
I guess it was only a matter of time before Uzaki-mom got her own bunny figure. And that time is now!
This is in the moderate price range in terms of 1/4 scale bunnies. While your eyes might be glued to those melons, you cannot unsee the weird hand sculpt once you see it. It could be just the photos and her hands actually look fine in person. Still, if this is an actual issue, I do hope FREEing addresses it in the final product. Also, does her left arm look longer?
Mad props to Fujio Uzaki for nabbing this bombshell!
Should you preorder this? Personally, I don’t collect 1/4 scale bunnies so I’d rather wait for her succubus-themed figure from Amakuni. If you are someone who collects bunnies though, you already know what to expect with FREEing.
Toradora! – Kawashima Ami – B-style – 1/4 – Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
That price is insane! Could you believe it? Ami is way more expensive than Taiga was when she went up for preorder — the Taiga who is the poster girl for the series. Taiga also had more details on her figure. Heck, I’m surprised you can still get the Taiga Tiger version for much cheaper than this. So maybe you might be better off getting her in the after-market. Lately, the figure market feels so saturated that I’m starting to question if it is even worth preordering anything nowadays.
Should you preorder this? For this one, I think the aftermarket is the way to go.
Toradora! – Kushieda Minori – B-style – 1/4 – Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
Just the same as Ami’s bunny figure above. This is another extremely overpriced piece. Still, the red theme in this bunny figure really makes it pop out.
Should you preorder this? Do you hate your wallet? Apart from Taiga, the other girls from Toradora are not nearly as popular so maybe this will tank in the aftermarket and become more affordable.
Super Danganronpa 2: Sayonara Zetsubou Gakuen – Nanami Chiaki – B-style – 1/4 – Black Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
Finally, we have a bunny figure in this roundup that is reasonably priced. Great for fans of Danganronpa! I’ve always wanted to play the games but never really got to it. I doubt I’ll get to it anytime soon as I’m still slowly trudging through my backlog of unfinished games.
Again, this gives rise to the question as to why many 1/4 scale bunnies from FREEing have such a high price disparity. If I’m being entirely impartial, it seems like this bunny figure of Nanami Chiaki is way more detailed than the Marin Kitagawa figure above. But why is Marin double the price? Is FREEing actually a decent company that tries very hard to keep its prices competitive and it’s actually the IP holders that are responsible for high prices with high licensing and distribution fees? Just something to ponder tonight.
Should you preorder this? The price is very reasonable so, yes. In fact, this is cheaper than many 1/7 scales in this roundup. I’d say this is a good preorder.
Danganronpa Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei – Kirigiri Kyouko – B-style – 1/4 – Bare Leg Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
It’s Kirigiri Kyoukou’s turn to get the bare-leg bunny treatment. I have yet to play the Danganronpa games but I’ve liked this figure ever since the original bunny release. In fact, I’ve used the image of that figure as the wallpaper on my old phone since the day the figure was announced. That phone is now only a backup phone since it was too slow already after 7 years of use. If you’re a Danganronpa fan, then you’d be glad to know that this is priced well below ¥30k so it’s a real steal.
Should you preorder this? At this steal of a price, definitely.
Ayakashi Triangle – Kanade Suzu – B-style – 1/4 – Bunny Ver. (FREEing)
Sucks for fans of the series since this one is on the high end of B-Style pricing. It’s a real shame since Suzu looks really good in a bunny suit.
Should you preorder this? Thiccness overload at a premium price. Is she worth it? Your wallet will be the judge of that.
Eiga Gotoubun no Hanayome – Nakano Ichika – Shibuya Scramble Figure – 1/7 – Floral Dress Ver. (eStream)
It’s Ichika’s turn to get the eStream floral dress treatment. At this point, this just boils down to whether you want to complete the set. You probably already know how you want to go about it. If you got, or are getting everyone else, then there’s no reason to skip Ichika. Unfortunately, this set is mighty pricey as one would expect from eStream figures. Honestly, I still prefer the Date Style version figures from Good Smile Company which are also bigger at a 1/6 scale.
Should you preorder this? If you preordered everyone else that has been announced thus far, then you have no reason not to. That said, this figure is still very overpriced so that’s something to consider.
Arknights – Muelsyse – 1/7 – Elite 2 (Good Smile Arts Shanghai, Good Smile Company)
We have here a pretty figure with a ton of great detail but it also comes with a high price tag. I wish I can actually recommend preordering this one. However, I’ve been looking at the prices of Arknights figures in the aftermarket and very few actually get a price increase.
Should you preorder this? Even though this looks good and is done by a top-tier company in GSC, I would still recommend waiting for it to bin in the aftermarket. In the meantime, you can check all these Arknights figures many of which are already discounted.
Arknights – Mudrock – F:Nex – 1/7 – Silent Night DN06 Ver. (FuRyu)
After seeing the pictures, I was very excited for a while but all that excitement disappeared after seeing that is being done by FuRyu.
While this is on the expensive side, I can say it could be worth it just because the figure has plenty of details. That’s also assuming FuRyu will be delivering a quality product. However, from their current offerings, I think we’ll still have to settle with many quality control issues. FuRyu isn’t really that bad per se but they commit plenty of errors in the mass production phase which could be avoided such as paint splotches and glue stains.
Should you preorder this? Should you pay top dollar for something that could have some quality issues here and there? I don’t think so.
Atelier Sophie ~Fushigi na Hon no Renkinjutsushi~ – Corneria – 1/7 (Alter)
I have not yet played any of the Atelier Sophie games so I can’t pretend I know the character. What I do know is that Alter does not disappoint when it comes to quality so while this is priced on the expensive end, you can be sure it will be done to a high standard. Overall, I think the prototype looks really good. The paint looks good. The details look really well made.
Should you preorder this? Most of what Alter does is worth preordering.
Macross Frontier – Sheryl Nome – 1/7 – ~Anniversary Stage Ver.~ (Good Smile Company)
This is a good-looking figure without a doubt but I will still rank this second only to Max Factory’s figure of Sheryl Nome. The good thing is you can still buy her Max Factory figure for a good price. Personally, I’m not a Macross Frontier fan but still, I wouldn’t fault you if you wanted to preorder this one instead.
Also, if you must know, a matching Ranka Lee figure is also in the works.
Should you preorder this? If you like her better than Max Factory’s Sheryl Nome figure, then get this one if you think the price is justified.
Evangelion Shin Gekijouban – Souryuu Asuka Langley – 1/7 (AniMester)
Cool concept recreating this scene though the community is divided on whether this is actually a good figure or not. It certainly has some good and bad points. The bad is that it is priced on the high end for a 1/7 scale. It is also bulky and can be difficult to display. It will also most likely cost a fortune to ship. The good? You can actually display her without the bulky backdrop. At that point though, just get a different Asuka figure that is much cheaper and has a better pose.
Should you preorder this? There’s no shortage of cheaper options if you want a good Asuka figure. So check the aftermarket before you decide on this one.
Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. 2 – Maple – KDcolle – 1/7 – Break Core ver. (Kadokawa)
I guess I’m not alone in thinking that this figure is a flop. I think deep inside I already gave up on getting an actual good Maple figure so I’m just settling for her Nendoroid. You can’t go wrong with a Nendoroid. They’re cute and don’t cost an arm and a leg. Sure, they can be difficult to pose without any parts falling off. But at least I’m no longer clinging to something that might not come into being.
Overall, I guess it’s not a bad figure. Kadokawa does pretty good quality most of the time too. The design really just lacks that wow factor. For anyone that already owns a few hundred figures, this doesn’t offer anything unique.
Should you preorder this? Maybe you don’t agree with the opinion I presented above and you really want her, then that’s all fine and dandy. You can preorder her right away though I would still recommend waiting for her aftermarket price which will probably be half the preorder price.
Riddle Joker – Arihara Nanami – 1/3.5 (Alice Glint, AmiAmi)
It’s a pretty figure and a lewd one too. Though the scale is a little weird. At the top of my head, I can only remember one recent noteworthy 1/3.5 scale figure which is the Hitachi Mako figure from Senren Banka. Notably, it was also made by Alice Glint.
Going back, this is about the same price as those pricey 1/4 scale bunnies by FREEing but I can justify this one more because this comes with extra parts for the cast-off. Do note however that, similar to other figures from the Riddle Joker franchise, only the top is cast-off.
Should you preorder this? This is most likely the only figure of the character that would be released, ever. I think we can expect the price to surge upward in the aftermarket so preorder her while you can. Sure, Broccoli has another figure of her which is honestly a sad excuse for a cast-off figure. I’d like to forget that it even exists (like her almost non-existent nipples).
Girls Frontline – Suomi KP/-31 – 1/7 – Midsummer Pixie, Heavy Damage Ver. (Pony Canyon)
I could have sworn I already saw this figure go up for preorder months ago or I could be confusing it with some of her other figures. She’s had a few figures go up for preorder already. Honestly, I think this is the first “damaged version” figure that I found cute. Normally, I don’t go for these types of figures. The first reaction is “must protecc”. In this case, though, she doesn’t really show any wounds or bruises. On the contrary, her skin looks so fair and smooth. It looks like she’s more worried about her state of undress.
Should you preorder this? She’s on the pricey side and very few retailers carry her as she is an exclusive. Assuming you can find her at your preferred shop and you can justify the cost, I’d say go for it. Amiami does have her though.
Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED Destiny – Lunamaria Hawke – Gundam Girls Generation – 1/8 – Mizugi Ver. (MegaHouse)
This is the first figure from the Gundam Girls Generation figures that I actually like. You can display her with or without the jacket that covers a lot of her skin. If you’re getting her to display her covered-up, then why did you get a swimsuit version figure in the first place? Just display her in the sexiest possible angle and be happy about it.
Should you preorder this? I would like to tell you to preorder but the price is on the steep end. Also, almost all figures in the Gundam Girls Generation line tanked in the aftermarket so there’s really no reason this wouldn’t.
Alice Gear Aegis – Kaneshiya Sitara – Summer Queens – 1/8 (Our Treasure)
I guess the series and the character isn’t really that popular. But if you want a proper scale figure of her, this is pretty much your only choice. It sucks though because Our Treasure doesn’t really produce the best quality. However, if you like painting your own figures, you can get the partially-painted kit of this same figure.
Should you preorder this? Quality isn’t the best but this is her only scale figure. You can make your choice based on that. Honestly, I don’t think she’s worth her price.
Fairy Tail – Erza Scarlet – 1/8 (Bell Fine)
I am not a fan of has masculine features in this figure. But hey, whatever floats your boat!
Erza Scarlet is one of those characters wherein her figures also go up in price in the aftermarket. That’s a fact of life. Even with a mediocre company like Bell Fine doing this, the price will surely go up still. This comes with an alternate body part too. In that sense, the price isn’t so bad.
Should you preorder this? If you want to avoid high aftermarket prices, then yes.
Jigoku Raku – Yamada Asaemon Sagiri – F:Nex – 1/7 (FuRyu, Mappa)
The pose is really underwhelming especially when compared with Yuzuriha below. Considering the series is quite popular and there are already several types of figures for her, it would seem like playing the waiting game would pay off. Odds are good that a better company would make a better and cheaper figure of Sagiri.
Should you preorder this? With this kind of pose, it looks more like a prize figure. Not to mention, FuRyu is mediocre quality yet overpriced. Better to hold off on this one.
Jigoku Raku – Yuzuriha – F:Nex – 1/7 (FuRyu, Mappa)
Pose-wise, this looks much better than Sagiri (above). I think this will look really good if it had more of a unique base. It already has that tree trunk so some grass would be really nice. However, knowing FuRyu, this will most likely just have a plain base. If it’s going to have a special base, it would have already been shown in the prototype.
Overall, it seems like a good-looking figure. It shows some skin without being lewd. Still, since this is from FuRyu, it would be better to set your expectations low so as not to be disappointed with probable quality issues.
Should you preorder this? If you like it enough, go ahead. You can also just wait for Kotobukiya.
Needy Girl Overdose – Chouzetsu Saikawa Tenshi-chan – 1/7 (Apex Innovation)
I didn’t think the NEEDY GIRL OVERLOAD game would actually get a figure. I hear it’s a good game but I don’t think I’m ready to be scarred again for life just like what happened with Doki Doki Literature Club. I think I have to prepare my emotional well-being before I go and play this.
As for the figure, the pastel colors are looking really good and I trust that APEX will always deliver a quality product. The pricing seems fair considering the level of detail we can see on the figure and on the base. Also, those patterns on the base light up.
However, why is there a mirror on the base? That’s some next-level voyeur thing.
Should you preorder this? Should be good so go for it if you think she’s worth it.
THE iDOLM@STER: Shiny Colors – Higuchi Madoka – 1/7 – Midnight Monster ver. (Solarain Toys)
Not a lot of people are fond of Higuchi Madoka’s expression in this figure so I am thinking this figure will probably bin in the aftermarket. I mean, most idol figures do. So, this early on, if something is already receiving negative feedback then the odds are good that the price will tank.
The first figure from Solarain has just released literally days ago but there aren’t a lot of reviews to go around yet. But from the looks of the photos, it looks good. I do hear some people complaining that the skin is too white though.
Should you preorder this? I think the smarter choice is to wait until release and then get her for cheaper in the aftermarket.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters – Black Magician Girl – 1/7 (Max Factory)
I really don’t give a rat’s ass about anything Yu-Gi-Oh so I’m left wondering why this is even getting a rerelease. I then find out that the aftermarket price for this figure was bonkers. Color me surprised. Didn’t I use to see this all the time in the pre-owned section of many stores for much cheaper or is my mind playing tricks on me?
In any case, this time it’s classified as an exclusive so only a select few stores carry her.
Should you preorder this? You can get her from Amazon JP. I don’t really care for Yu-Gi-Oh, but if you want her, Max Factory very rarely disappoints.
Original – Elf Mura – Lincia – 1/6 (Vertex)
This is already the third re-run of this figure. When this Elf Village line started, I thought it would only be a handful of figures — like five or so. Heck, there are over 20 of them now (including planned future releases). Surprisingly, the price for this one managed to remain competitive. Ar more or less ¥20k, this is already a good price especially considering this comes with cast-off parts.
Should you preorder this? It’s never too late to start your own lewd elf village.
Original – Skytube – Amamiya Rin – 1/6 (Alphamax)
One of my favorite lewd figure manufacturers is at it again. This is a full cast-off. Overall, the figure looks really good though the tummy muscles look a little weird. I hear some people complaining about her proportions but I think she looks just fine being on the thiccer side. The facial expression looks good too and you can also see some good details on the lingerie and lace arm sleeves. I’m not sure if this is getting alternate torso parts or if you can just remove the lingerie. The seams can be hidden through the garter belt and through the choker though so it’s not impossible.
The price is on the expensive end but you can trust Alphamax to deliver an excellent product.
Should you preorder this? Quality should be good so preordering is recommended.
Original – Anubis no Shoukei – 1/7 (FreeWillStudio)
This is the first figure from a Chinese company called FreeWillStudio. I gotta say the figure looks nice. She looks refined and classy despite the level of skin exposure. This is not something that I would classify as lewd. But is it going to be good? That I can’t really say since this we know nothing about this new company.
Should you preorder this? This is from a new company with a price tag hovering around the ¥20k range so it’s leaning towards the expensive end. If I wanted to be smart about my spending, I’d wait for her aftermarket price.
Original – Tiger Girl Lily – 1/6 (39Nasu)
Lewd tiger girl figure from an unknown company with a very hefty price tag — the price on this one is hovering around the ¥25k range which is a very big ask considering we know nothing about this company. Do note that only the top is cast-off for this figure.
This company appears to be focused on creating R18 figures as they already have several figures lined up and this is the first one that went up for preorder.
Should you preorder this? I’d say wait until it hits the aftermarket.
Original – Bad Maid – 1/7 (Maiden Voyage)
This is based on an original artwork by Nana Kennana. At a glance, I think the figure looks good. This is however also coming from a new company called Maiden Voyage. If you’re wondering what the fuss is with new companies, it’s because we have no point of reference for their previous works so whether they will actually deliver good quality figures or not, remains to be a mystery until you get the figure in the mail and start unboxing.
Upon closer inspection of the promotional photos, I’m thinking the quality looks similar to that of Union Creative which doesn’t bode well for interested parties. Also, the swimsuit almost looks like it’s painted over the body rather than being sculpted as a separate piece. It’d be a shame if the final product turned out to be of poor quality since the artwork had a lot of potential for becoming a great and sexy figure.
Should you preorder this? Waiting for reviews after it is released might be ideal but if you’re sure you want her, the preorder links are below.
Original – Golden Head – Mihane – Kasa wo Hiraite Tsubasa wo Tojite – 1/7 (Alice Glint, Thousand)
She looks good. Alice Glint’s quality however is not that great. They only have a few figures released so far and there are a few quality complaints. And while I am tempted to recommend this preorder, I couldn’t do it, especially considering the current state of the figure market. Anything that is not extremely popular will most likely bin in the aftermarket.
Should you preorder this? The aftermarket might be the ideal place to get her.
Original – Yuna-chan (Union Creative International Ltd)
If you’ve been following my preorder roundups, this may sound repetitive. However, I’ll repeat this as many times as needed. Union Creative figures are never worth your money unless you’re getting them extra cheap in the aftermarket.
Instead, I recommend supporting the artist if you like their work by following them on their social media accounts.
Should you preorder this? Not recommended.
Original – Aoyama Sumika (Union Creative International Ltd)
Only the ill-informed would preorder anything from Union Creative. Frankly, Union Creative is just a waste of bandwidth.
Should you preorder this? No. If for some reason you really want her, then just get her for cheap in the aftermarket. You can probably get her for around ¥10,000 like most other Union Creative figures.
Original – Mafuyu no Kakehiki (Union Creative International Ltd)
Believe it or not, I’m not actually a fan of dissing Union Creative. But as it stands right now, I treat this blog as more than just a hobby and I consider it as my responsibility to provide good and reliable information.
Should you preorder this? Nope. Just wait until her price drops.
I started the NekoFigs blog in January 2021, 5 years after I’ve started collecting anime figures. It all started with one humble prize figure of Saber Lily which was bought on a whim. Now, I face the big problem of how to deal with over 200 empty boxes.
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