Honoka Kosaka 1/8 Scale Figure

Hello again, I found all these photos I took a while back when I purchased this beauuuutiful figure but I never go round to doing anything with them until now. So here we go, the lovely Miss Honoka Kosaka in all her 1/8 scale beauty wearing her outfit from the first OP "Bokura wa ima no naka de"!

She came out in November 2014 and cost around 9074 JPY which is roughly £49. I didn't photograph the box but it was a lovely one, covered in sparkles naturally *___* For those who don't recognise the character she is from a charming anime called Love Live! School Idol Project. Think K-On! with idols.... If you want something light hearted but still emotional and easy to watch then I recommend giving it a go. I really enjoyed it ^_^

This figure was released by Good Smile company, is made from PVC, around 180mm in height and was sculpted by Katsuyoshi Miyajima and Ajiken.

My initial impressions when I received the figure were how pretty she looked but also how small she is considering her 1/8 scale. Then I remembered that Honoka is only supposed to be 157cm tall so it makes sense. She just seems so dainty next to some of my other scaled figures haha.
The painting and attention to detail on this figure is great and there are a few little details that really made me smile.

I'll warn you now, this is an image heavy post! I don't have 'pro' knowledge of figures, I'm just sharing my thoughts and sharing the beauty of the figure. Enjoy!

Honoka's pose is very fluid and natural looking, as if she's been frozen in the moment of doing what she loves most. Her clothes and hair flow perfectly with the movement she's making.

Pure joy~

I find the sparkle under her eyes quite wonderful, it really brings out her upbeat personality and passion for what she's doing. I really admire the attention to the frills on her top as well, each one carefully sculpted so it stands out and looks pretty. 

Even the earrings and gloves have the details done on point.

Such ruffles!

The curve of her back is an odd detail to point out I suppose but it just looks really appealing to me.

Great shading in the legs to give them shape.

Ruffles and ribbons everywhere, something I love about the outfit.

The stripes on the skirt are hand painted and I think this really gives the skirt a more realistic look and makes each figure unique ^__^

The stand is in pink which is one of Honoka's signature colours.

New Figure: Madoka Kaname The Beginning 1/8 Scale

I think I'm starting to re-discover my love for scaled figures! This figure is -amazing-. I snagged her on the pre orders for the re-run. I'm so glad I managed to get her because for a huge PMMM fan like myself, I think this a core piece any big PMMM fan should own. It's truly a work of art and I simply cannot get over how stunning she is. The sculpt is total perfection and based on the illustration by Ume Aoki and sculpted by Sakurazensen. If you'd like to just skip my fangirl ramblings about the figure you can see an overview and a video here!

I have to warn you this post is very image heavy, there are just so many perfect little details. It took me forever to attempt to capture them all.

The shading is so intricate on the dress and adds so much dimension to her pose. Plus I adore the delicate blush on her face, it's not too strong but still lights her face up.

I find the arch of her back fascinating, it can't be that comfortable in real life but then again, when was any pose related to SHAFT?

It was hard to capture for me but around the frill there is a soft pinky hue which gives more life and movement to her already fluid pose.

All those frills *___* it reminds me of a delicious cake hu hu... Anyway, the backs of her legs are so smooth, no lines or marks! You can also see the little detail on the end of the bow!

Bows!! Plus the realistic looking puff of her skirt.

That back arch >__< So elegant!

Perfectly puffy sleeves

You can see the bow doesn't quite rest in between her finger and thumb like you'd expect. I think is because she summons them anyway out of air so she doesn't really touch them...

The rose on the top end of her bow.

Her soul gem does gleam in the light, it wasn't sunny when I was taking pics though u_u

Flying on smoke!

This was my greatest mystery when ordering this figure. How will she stand up in that pose?! Well there is a metal pin that slots into Madoka's foot and she stands very firmly and well balanced! I think it's ideal to keep her somewhere where she's unlikely to get knocked though...Just in case... (note how the smoke has a lovely lilac hue to it!)

New Figure! Lucy Heartfilia

I ordered this beauty last week and she arrived today safe and sound. It's the beautiful celestial magician (or mage or ??) Lucy Heartfilia from Fairy Tail! Here she is in full 1/7 scale glory sculpted by 'Masa' and manufactured by Good Smile Company. 

I really enjoy Fairy Tail (though I am behind on the anime a bit) and I'm happy this is my first piece of merchandise related to it

. I first saw this figure at October London MCM Expo 2013 at the Good Smile Company stand though she wasn't for sale. Straight away I was captured by her beauty and the fluid pose. It's a pose that to me actually looks natural, as if she's in the middle of saying 'Hey you want a challenge? I'll give you one!' I'm a little fussy about poses and proportions but this one ticked all the boxes for me because she looks natural but utterly captivating.

In her hand is a celestial key which she seems ready to use, I wonder who she'd be summoning... Probably not Aquarius |D ;; Maybe Aries? I like Aries, she's so fluffy and would also make a great scaled figure (do it good smile do iiiiit). 

Anyway, Lucy is painted perfectly and I am lucky that my figure possesses no markings or scratches. I accidentally scratched the base a tiny bit but it doesn't matter. Her bag and celestial key belt are removable. Without them she looks more like she's posing for a fan photo (perhaps for one of the local boys who lives near Fairy Tail). You can also remove her clothing for a more naughty look //blushes// but I haven't photographed that (yet).  I'm not really a good enough writer to go into deep detail about what I think of this figure but I am extremely happy with her and as my first scaled figure purchase for years I couldn't ask for a better one! 

Onto the photos, enjoy!