Takamachi Nanoha -Casual wear- by Kotobukiya

Up for pre-order on Hobby Search is Takamachi Nanoha of Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Movie 1st fame, in her casual wear glory.

Manufacturer : Kotobukiya
Scale : 1/8
Material : PVC
Producer : Kerorin
Original : Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 1st
Release Date : Jan 2011
Regular Price : 5,800 yen  about 67.6 USD
Sales Price : 4,930 yen (15%OFF) about 57.46 USD

While many of Kotobukiya’s pieces are gems, I feel this one isn’t really one of them.

The scuplt in general is great, no complaints there.

The issue lies more in the facial expression, which seems rather odd.

Too big eyes perhaps?

Being of the same series and character counterpart, it is inevitable that comparisons between Alter’s casual wear Fate and this will be considered, even with scale differences, and tis piece just pales against Alter’s Fate.

Anyway, this piece comes with interchangable hair ribbons as well as Nanoha’s released Raising Heart.

So, get this piece to fulfill your collector’s desire or simply wait for Alter to release their rendition (assuming there is one).



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