A Bevy of BiCute Bunnies (Overlord & Chainsaw Man)

 It's a great time to be a pre-painted figure collector when more affordable crane prize figures such as the FuRyu BiCute Bunnies series are offering the type of paintwork and sculpt quality that one usually sees only in more expensive upper-tier bishoujo figures. In the overall scheme of things, these BiCute Bunnies lie on the slightly more premium and expensive spectrum of the budget lower-tier category while just reaching the lower end of the upper-tier category. And depending on the individual figure, they sometimes can easily surpass the mid-tier figurines in terms of shelf presence.

 Most impressive of the trio of bunnies was that of Albedo (アルベド) from the Overlord (オーバーロード) series. Its paintwork and sculpt quality was the best I had ever seen on a budget crane prize figure. So much so that you could've easily mistaken it for an upper-tier figure, which would cost way more in price. For a more comprehensive look at the figurine, please check out my unboxing and review video of the FuRyu BiCute Bunnies pre-painted figure of Albedo (see below).

 Of course, this is not to say the other two bunny figures from Chainsaw Man (チェンソーマン) namely Makima (マキマ) and Power (パワ) weren't comparable in quality. It's just that the pair never quite reach the heights achieved by Bunny Albedo. However, they are still fine examples of the FuRyu BiCute Bunnies line, which easliy rank as one of FuRyu's best efforts, if not quite the best. As with Albedo, comprehensive video reviews and unboxings of Makima and Power can be viewed in my YouTube Channel FourEyedMonster Miniatures. I've included their links below for ease of viewing.

 For figure collectors on a budget, the FuRyu BiCute Bunnies series is a way to obtain extremely high quality bunny figures at a fraction of the cost of their premium counterparts, for example the Freeing bunny figures that in extreme cases can cost up to ¥55,000 or more - nearly 50x more expensive than your average BiCute Bunnies figure. Of course the pre-painted bunny figures from Freeing tend to be of much higher quality in comparison. Yet not so much that it costs almost 50x more.

 One thing's for sure: I'm a huge fan of the FuRyu BiCute Bunnies series, and I always eagerly await their new product releases in the hope that another gem like Albedo is unearthed in the future. Previously I had reviewed another trio from the Kaguya-sama: Love is War series, which you can check out in my previous blog post by clicking on the image below

 With that, we've come to the end of this BiCute Bunnies love fest. Do check out my YouTube Channel if you want to see pre-painted figures apart from the FuRyu bunny figure series. It's as easy as clicking on the banner below to get to my channel. I hope to see you there. Until we meet again, please stay safe, be well and be happy!

Real Grade Sinanju【Gundam Unicorn】Unboxing & Review of Custom Painted 1/144 Scale Model Kit

 It seems like an eternity, more than a year in fact, I have posted anything remotely related to a scale model kit that I had built and custom painted myself. This long unwanted streak is now broken with the Bandai 1/144 scale Real Grade Sinanju scale model kit project in which I had selectively custom painted the mecha's internal structure with metallic hues while keeping its outer armor in their original glossy red condition. The latter was possible only because of Bandai's high quality finish of the armor parts that make them look like they had been painted rather than having molded-in colors.

 First up is the unboxing process whereby the contents of the Sinanju model kit is laid bare and examined in a video that you can watch below.

 Secondly, we move on to close up look at the custom painted parts as well as undertake a partial assembly of the Sinanju on camera. What I mean by partial assembly is that off camera I have assembled some of the more fragile parts before hand. This I did because assembling stuff on camera requires me to work at a weird angle and low visibility, which in turn can lead to damage of the parts. So the partial assembly process not only made the video shorter and less long-winded, but also reduced unnecessary damage of the parts. The assembly video can be accessed below.

 Last but not least is the finished scale model kit project being displayed as well reviewed (see below).

 On the next blog, it's likely I will return to my now customary unboxing and review videos on pre-painted scale figures that based largely on anime or manga characters. But this doesn't mean I won't do anymore posts relating to custom painted scale model kit projects. It's just that it takes a long time for any one project to be completed, and as such the frequency of such posts will as a consequence be lower compared to posts on pre-painted figures. So rest assured, my blog will still showcase both.

 As always, thank you so much for your time. Thanks for checking out my blog, and please do also pay my YouTube Channel a visit as well by clicking on the banner below. See you again soon ... stay safe, be well and be happy.

A Duo of Taito Coreful Pre-Painted Crane Prize Figures - Zero Two & Sakurajima Mai

 Despite being in the bottom-tier budget-friendly category, the Taito Coreful series of pre-painted figures tend to maintain a decent paint and sculpt quality for its low price point. That was certainly the case for the two Taito Coreful figures in the spotlight today, which are Zero Two from Darling in the Franxx and Sakurajima Mai from Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Senpai.

 These particular Taito Coreful versions comprise Zero Two in a school uniform and Sakurajima Mai in a summer dress respectively. Below are the embedded YouTube videos of the respective figures.

 Despite inherent flaws due to their price point, which I discuss extensively in the review videos above, both the Taito Coreful pre-painted figures are ones I am happy to have in my collection, for sure. For those of you just starting out in your own figure collection journey, you mostly can't go wrong with Taito Coreful figures, at least that's the case for Zero Two and Sakurajima Mai here. Even for those of who out there who have graduated on to better pieces in the more expensive mid- and upper-tier category, you will always have space for a good quality figure from the lower-tiers. Anyway, that's it for this short and sweet update blog post. Please do visit my YouTube channel via the clickable banner below. Until next time, be well and be happy!

A trio of One Piece Grandista figures

   Like many of you out there with a penchant for all things anime, the One Piece series probably rank quite high up in your list of all time favourite shonen series. And if like me, you've watched it since its inception way back in 1999, you would've marveled at how the story telling has continued to captivate an adult version of yourself just like it wowed you when you were a kid. Being a fan myself, it was only the past year or so that I managed to find time to resume watching the One Piece series I had watch together with my son way back when it all began. And you know what? I still love the series nearly 20 years later. With that of course comes the inevitable move on my part to add some characters from the One Piece universe to my pre-painted figure collection.

 Below are the embedded YouTube videos of One Piece pre-painted figures from the Bandai Banpresto Grandista/Grandista Nero line. Specifically, Nami comes from the Grandista line while both Sanji and Zoro are from the Grandista Nero line.

 While there exists premium pre-painted figures of One Piece characters that far exceed the Bandai Banpresto Grandista line in terms of quality and design, I am beginning my collection with the latter due to budget considerations. Despite the Bandai figures being from the budget crane prize figure category, the product line has enough quality in both paintwork and sculpt design that make them worthwhile additions to your collection. That being said, in the future I hope to unbox and review One Piece pre-painted figures from more premium lines like the Megahouse Portrait of Pirates line. That's one for the future. For now, thanks so much for visiting my blog, and I hope to see you on my YouTube channel. Take care, be well and be happy.

Kaguya & Chika【Kaguya-sama: Love is War】PoP Up Parade Bishoujo Figure Unboxing & Review

 Kaguya-sama: Love is War does not enjoy mainstream popularity to the level as those from giants like One Piece and Naruto, so figures from the series aren't actually as easy to come by, either new in retail, or in the aftermarket. But both Shinomiya Kaguya and Fujiwara Chika have enough of  a cult-like following among fans that their figures that do become available have above average prices. The mid-tier pre-painted figures you see here are from Good Smile Company's Pop Up Parade lineup.

  Below are the 'Unboxing and Review' videos of the pair that I had uploaded to my YouTube Channel FourEyedMonster Miniatures. You can watch them here by clicking their respective play buttons located below. Alternatively, please visit my channel to watch the videos there as well as other similar content on pre-painted figures from other anime series.

 In essence, both figures are extremely simple in design and color scheme. Yet this creative choice by Good Smile Company for the Pop Up Parade figures suits the characters to a tee. Having both of them wear the Shuchi'in Academy uniform also, in a way, ensures anime accuracy. These Pop Up Parade figures look great and would be a welcome addition to any fan's collection. So that's it for another quick update on the latest videos on my YouTube Channel, which you can also visit by clicking on the banner below. Thanks for checking out the blog and videos. Be well. And be happy.