Bandai – 1/8 Ranka Lee PVC

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  • Character: Ranka Lee
  • Series: Macross Frontier
  • Scale: 1/8
  • Height: 190 mm
  • Material: PVC
  • Company: Bandai
  • Price: 6,800 yen
  • Date: Feb. 2010
  • Link 1: Hobby Search

Bandai’s new Ranka Lee figure scores points for Ranka’s charming facial expression and a cute miner’s (??) outfit.  It might well lose points for Bandai’s fit and finish, which is largely unknown to me, but at this point I would still pick it as one of the best new figure announcements for November.

It’s been a slow month. -_-

Alter – 1/8 Yagyu Jubei (Swimsuit Version) PVC

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Alter - 1/8 Yagyu Jubei [Hobby Japan Ver.] PVC

  • Character: Yagyu Jubei
  • Series: Hyakka Ryoran
  • Scale: 1/8
  • Height: 180 mm
  • Material: PVC
  • Company: Alter
  • Price: 6,980 yen
  • Date: Mar. 2010
  • Link 1: Hobby Channel
  • Link 2: ToysLogic

It seems that Alter has managed to sneak in another Yagyu Jubei figure before their first one has even been released.  Jubei’s looking great in her new swimsuit, but acquiring her could get downright ugly.

First, this figure is a Hobby Japan mail order exclusive.  Second, it’s limited to 1,500 pieces.  Third, those 1,500 pieces will be distributed via lottery rather than first-come, first-served.

All of this means lots of uncertainty and added expense for potential buyers outside of Japan.  For what it’s worth, ToysLogic seems to be accepting a limited number of orders for Jubei and I will be trying my luck with them.