Kotobukiya Bishoujo Black Widow

Kotobukiya is releasing the Black Widow as their next Bishoujo (pretty girl) statue. While the Rogue statue showed little to no promise, the Black Widow offers a glimpse into a series of affordable statues for some obsessed collector.

Produced By: Kotobukiya
Type: Bishoujo Statue
Edition Size: TBA
Ship Date: June 2009
Estimated Price: $59.99, $47.99 at TFAW (gotta setup that affiliate account)

Now while I am glad that they chose the Black Widow as the next in the series, I am not that certain about the look on her face. Instead of timid - I think that they should have gone for something a little more stern.

Zimm's Two Cents
Points in favor:

• Costume colors and paint job
  
• Niece would give props to the boots.
• More of an action pose then a hooker pose. (See Rogue Bishoujo Statue)
• Good price for a statue - especially a statue that is part of a series

Points Against:

• Hair is more pink then red
• Face looks timid instead of stern

Recommendation: Neutral. I kind of like this statue, but I would definitely have to see more of it. At least this shows some more potential for the Kotobukiya line of statues and busts.

Robert's Two Cents
Points in favor:

• Great pose.
  
• They nailed the costume.
  
• I agree with Zimm, she looks a lot less hookery than the Rogue. Which is strange, because Black Widow is wearing attire more appropriate for a hooker than Rogue does.
  
• Price. Zimm, are these statues or more like plastic inaction figures like the Ame Comis? (Zimm's answer: a solid construction of PVC and ABS plastics)

Points Against:

• Looks more like the ESurance chick than Black Widow. Or the bad chick from The Incredibles with her hair dyed pink or red.
  
• Too much of a "good girl" facial expression.
  
• While I like the pose, she looks a bit like the Coppertone girl.
  
• If she were to run, her boobies would knock her unconscious. Or cause her to pull her back out. Don't get me wrong, I like boobies, but I'm not a big fan of silicone.
  

Recommendation: Between Neutral and Buy. I guess a personal choice. This looks as good as some of the Ame Comi statues that I kinda like.

Sidebar: Zimm, I was thinking the same thing about her hair, but I think the hair is more red than pink. I think it's the picture that makes it look so pink. That is why I was thinking ESurance chick.