Sakura Taisen Sega Prize Figure Luminasta Shinguji Sakura

As a devoted Sakura Taisen fan for over a decade, it’s genuinely painful to see the series struggle to make a proper comeback after its glory days. Still, if there’s any consolation, Sega is releasing a new prize figure for this beloved classic—starting, of course, with Shinguji Sakura as part of the Luminasta lineup. Scheduled for a Q4 release, the Luminasta Shinguji Sakura figure is expected to retail at around 2000 yen SRP for the overseas market.

Sculpted in her iconic combat pose, this prize figure of Sakura instantly evokes a wave of nostalgia for longtime Sakura Taisen fans like myself. Even though I already own a premium PVC figure of the series’ main heroine, I’d gladly double dip for this one, if only to show support and hopefully pave the way for the rest of the Teikoku Kagekidan to follow.

There have been several attempts to revive Sakura Taisen merchandise over the years, but here’s hoping Sega can finally make it stick this time, for the sake of one of its true golden-era franchises.

Fate/Extra Last Encore EXQ Gawain Saber Review

 
I recently had the chance to go through my backlog of Fate series Prize Figures, which gave me the perfect opportunity to review Gawain, the Saber-class Knight of the Round Table Servant. Fate/Extra Last Encore was a bit of a mixed bag as an anime, but it did give characters like Gawain a physical representation. Alongside Nero, Nursery Rhyme, and Drake, Gawain was one of the lucky few to receive a Prize Figure, produced by Banpresto under their EXQ lineup.

In the Fate series, Gawain stands as one of the foremost Knights of the Round Table, alongside Lancelot. His martial prowess is unrivaled, especially under sunlight thanks to his special blessing. As a knight, Gawain’s loyalty to Artoria is unwavering even to the point of overcompensation due to failures in faithfully serving her in life. In the Fate/Extra series, Gawain proves to be one of the toughest opponents Hakuno faces, and in Last Encore, he once again serves as a formidable penultimate challenge.

Among Banpresto’s lineup of Fate series Prize Figures, Gawain is one of the better specimens. He captures a combat-ready pose with solid craftsmanship that really embodies his character. While the figure’s medium naturally limits fine detail, it pairs beautifully with Sega’s Prize Figure of Lancelot, making for a striking Knights of the Round display.

Arknights Taito Coreful Chen Swimsuit ver Prize Figure review

 Arknights Prize figure are not exactly common and even more so for popular 6* OP waifu characters. However with some strange turn of event, Chen got some prize figure treatment by Taito. Based on her Female Tourist C design instead of her Alter Sniper class, Taito Coreful lineup is one of the most affordable version of Chen figurine available in the market. 

Personally, I prefer this type of Prize figure for Arknights despite this particular series tend to get the Noodle Stopper variant and Amiya summer version also available in this Taito Coreful rendition. Overall Taito Coreful Chen solid value for money figurine, only wished that we could have more of these affordable Arknights prize figure despite we will probably more likely getting the semi-affordable variants from Myethos. In any case, nothing can go wrong from obtaining this Chen's Prize figure as part of your collection as Arknights fans.

Fate/Grand Order Espresto Mash Kyrielight Review

  With series of Mecha related reviews over past successions, I am putting a combo breaker this time for the review section with one from my old photoshoots backlog! This time I am presenting one of the Prize Figures for Mash Kyrielight by Banpresto under Espresto lineup. FGO might not be that popular anymore with mismanagement of Sony that their execs only care about milking the IP. But before COVID pandemic, the series did get generous amount of Figurines including the Prize Figure variants with the Eggplant Kouhai, Mash Kyrielight got plenty of Prize Figure products available.

Of all the variations, I chose Banpresto Espresto in the end because It is one of the few versions of Mash in her combat attire that doesn’t come with the cumbersome Shield that still looks Fugly in my opinion. I never like Mash with her annoying mandatory deployment that always suck out the Crit Stars from the DPS unit but I am still willing enough to get her Physical representation to begrudgingly acknowledge her status in FGO. Espresto’s Mash is not the exactly the best rendition with Sega and Ichiban Kuji presents an alternative choice, but this is the one that suits my requirement at the time. Hopefully I could shelf out more of my FGO Prize Figure in near future.

Fate/Grand Order Furyu Scathach 3rd Ascension Prize figure

 A Review from my past backlog that I reserved for celebrating 7th year in FGO Gacha hell! Another of those old Photoshots from 3-4 years ago that got delayed review due to slow slightly being burnt out at that time, but I am still glad that I could reserve a timing to release it someday. 

Scathach is one of my favorite servants and still remain my Top 5 even if she got overshadowed by Morgan and thus I do have couple of her collectibles including a premium PVC figure. When Furyu still make FGO Prize figures, Scathach in her 3rd Ascension is one of them considering being one of the most popular servants in FGO early years. Obviously as prize figure, the product quality never surpass the premium one but Shishou's prize figure overall has a solid quality for its class. Perhaps in near future I will do more reviews for my FGO collection which still have many unopened.

FGO Babylon SPM Ishtar Prize Figure Review

Digging up another of my Old photo batches that never made it to the Review few years ago. During FGO Babylon airing, Sega did pick up several Servant characters to get a Prize Figure treatment. One of them is the popular Tohsaka Rin clone in useless goddess flavor, Ishtar in her Archer Class. By far this is probably one of the most plain renditions for this Archer Class Damegami especially when compared to the Aniplex version, but you still got her "defenseless" fanservice as part of the deal. In near future probably I will do some catch up with my Copy of SPM Ereshkigal which remained unopened for years already.

Persona Qset+ Persona 3-5 Protagonists

 A surprise simultaneous release for Persona series but a pleasant one nonetheless. For once I never though Goodsmile Shanghai took initiative for a Japan IP but here we got the Persona mini figure under Qset+ lineup! Released under 2500 Yen Price Tag, the main protagonists from Persona 3 to 5 will be released simultaneously on October 2024.

 On the first glance I think this Qset Sculpt quality will be somewhere in between Qposket and Nendoroid. Quite sure there were plenty Prize Figures that has a set of a Figure in sitting pose that comes with pairing chair, but it is still quite uncommon for super deformed scale similar to Qposket to get such treatment even if there were couple of those Nendoroid Swacchao before though Qset appear to be different lineup. If the product is selling well, I am quite sure that Goodsmile Shanghai might consider release the supporting party members from each Persona series. But given the ongoing global economic situation and the target demographic spending power, I really doubt that it will likely happen. Might have considered getting the Qset Makoto Yuki though I am still banking on possible Nendoroid Doll release.

Fate/Extella Link SPM Lancelot Berserker Review

 The Knight of the Lake enters in his maddened state.

Shin Sakura Taisen SPM Amamiya Sakura

  The new Teikoku Kagekidan is here!

Fate/Stay Night EXQ Rider Medusa Review

 The Bridle of Chivalry descends like a shooting star

Boku no Hero Academia Grandista All Might Review

Because I am here again!

Fate/Grand Order Babylonia EXQ Medusa Lily Review

The Purple haired girl sets on her solitary journey

Fate/Extra Last Encore Taito Non Scale Nursery Rhyme Review

Let's Play, Master!

Fate/Last Encore EXQ Rider Francis Drake Review

The Pirate Onee-chan takes her turn this time!

Ichiban Kuji 1/8 Saber Alter Dress Version Review

 The Ice Queen shows off her feminine charm

Rockman Banpresto Grandista Megaman

 2019 is rather generous year for Megaman series since Capcom decided to get couple of shit done with this series. Apart from the Video Game release, we are getting a Prize Figure from Banpresto for the classic Blue Bomber and a Grandista one no less! This one likely going to be December 2019 release and it was sold for 32 USD for the local market here. I have been handling Banpresto Portfolio for more than two years and i would say Megaman series is a rarity here especially it is getting a Grandista treatment which are specifically reserved for Popular Characters only by Banpresto. I won't be getting this one since my attachment lies in Megaman Zero and Battle Network which i would have got in a heartbeat. Nevertheless this one is a worthy purchase because Grandista lineup are known for its good size and weight for a prize figure while the Sculpt are no slouch either.

Boku no Hero Academia Age of Heroes All Might Review

The Symbol of Justice saves the day!

Fate/Grand Order EXQ 1/8 Martha Summer Review

The iron fist saint hits the water!

Fate/Grand Order Summer Kyun Chara Review

Some catalyst for Summer Servants.

Fate/Grand Order Ichiban Kuji 1/8 Miyamoto Musashi Review

 The beautiful Swordswoman has come forth!