Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Rogue Bishoujo Styled Statue

This is the first (in a new series) from Kotobokiya of Marvel Comics superheroines based on the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) art style.

Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Design Illustrator: Shunya Yamashita
Sculpted by: Koei Matsumoto
Statue Type: High-Quality PVC and ABS Plastic
Dimensions: 7 3/5" Tall
Edition Size: Unknown
Release Date: June 2009
Retail Price: $59.99

Points in favor:
  • Good Price Point
  • Paint job looks pretty good
Points Against:
  • Bland Base - Kotobukiya needs to work on their bases.
  • More of a "street pose" than a Rogue battle pose.
Sidebar: When has Rogue ever had to work the streets? Come on! She couldn't even kiss her boyfriends during this period.

I should check on this one with my niece, as she would probably have some insights into the boots.

Recommendation: Neutral.

3 comments:

Robert said...

But she could work as a go-go dancer.

The other thing I'd have to say is, I always hated this costume on Rogue. It's one of the worst costumes Jim Lee ever put on a character, and he's the one who put Wolverine back in yellow spandex.

Robert said...

Also, on the price, it's kind of high. This is just a big PVC. It's not porcelain or resin.

DC's Ame Comi line are 9", better sculpted, and are just in the latest waves reaching between 49.99 and 59.99. The bases are just as bland.

Just a thought.

Bayard Sartoris said...

If you ask, be ready for a feminist discourse.