^^ I agree . . . the new one is still cool but the original has a better stance . . . his paws are chunkier too, which is better.
The stance on the Konatsu one is a little odd, still a pretty piece though. I did like her Akita though, reminded me of Okamiden.
I'm curious about this too . . . . i assumed she just wanted toys she could release on her own without Max Toy involvement.
oh bummer, missed out on the new Konatsuya Negora Mike and Kontasuya Shibara Brown. Didn't know they're even up at Rotofugi a few days ago. Anyone scored?
A lil bummed too. Dont love the new sculpt but the paintjob was nice and the price was right. Also i need one of the shibara (?) dogs for my girl, shes obessed with all those asian dogs: shibas, Jindos, etc. Next time
I snagged the painted Shibara. Once I get my little rotofugi loot pile shipped i'll take a shot of it next to the translucent red Shibara
where did you preorder it? wonder if I can find these else where still. it's the same with the transparent negora and kontasuya awhile ago, but yeah, the paint is a nice touch to the figure. here's mine from awhile ago. had the clear orange custom painted there's Medicom version too I just found out, with the lucky cat colorway? looking great as well
indeed @obsessedpanda: get it, still available for preorder at medicom website, you do need a forwarder from japan tho
I received the most recent release. Front and back of the box: Side of the box: Late March release: Also the Medicom release of Negora and Shibara was just released.
what have forwarding service have you used or heard other people use? ive contacted Tokyo Buyers last week, still no response
missed out on the medicom lucky cat version, my forwarder didn't know it was a popular item, and medicom originally told him that the po open for a year, bummer! later march is looking good. any info where it would be available? japan always gets the good stuff!
Got mine from Rotofugi last week. The packaging is pretty neat.. but unnecessary? Maybe I'm just used to having all my vinyl come in bags.. While its neat can't see myself getting more of them... however the March release colours are great.. :/
I for one HATE the box. It looks cheap, the plastic is tacky and makes this look like something from a sanrio or manga store. Its not going to stop me from buying one tho
I wouldn't go that far but it does make the toy look like something from China. A lot of Japanese toys made in China come in display boxes like this. Saying that, it hasn't stopped me ordering the orange Shibara