Fantasy Figure Gallery Hajime Sorayama Lady Ninja 1:4 Scale Resin Statue

[blueyell]

Came out of no where. I don't see this on yamato usa's website or facebook.

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=TM35046#.VByAfUA1DdE

[charger30]

I was wondering when they planned on making more sorayam figures

[Silas Loki]

The paint apps look really glossy and toy like. This has been my criticism of most of the recent Yamato offerings. I'm also tending to grow bored / disillusioned by Yamato's evolving identity as a manufacturer fixated on SM themes.

[charger30]

you can pre order it on ebay

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fantasy-Figure-Gallery-Hajime-Sorayama-Lady-Ninja-1-4-Scale-Statue-UNCANNY-ORDER-/261600123914?pt=US_Comics_Figurines&hash=item3ce8951c0a

[charger30]

The paint apps look really glossy and toy like. This has been my criticism of most of the recent Yamato offerings. I'm also tending to grow bored / disillusioned by Yamato's evolving identity as a manufacturer fixated on SM themes.

Most Sorayama paintings are S&M themed and PVC and patent leather are glossy

[Silas Loki]

Most Sorayama paintings are S&M themed and PVC and patent leather are glossy

I know that the statues are based on the art, and there's nothing "wrong" with that, I'm just giving a personal opinion. There's millions of art pieces that Yamato could draw inspiration from, that they chose SM themes is cleary the creative direction they want to take.

With regards to the glossiness I'm talking about, it's the flesh tones that concern me.

[charger30]

I know that the statues are based on the art, and there's nothing "wrong" with that, I'm just giving a personal opinion. There's millions of art pieces that Yamato could draw inspiration from, that they chose SM themes is cleary the creative direction they want to take.

With regards to the glossiness I'm talking about, it's the flesh tones that concern me.

I have the last two sorayama figures and the skin is not glossy maybe it is just the photos
As they say sex sells , what would you like to see them do

[Silas Loki]

I have the last two sorayama figures and the skin is not glossy maybe it is just the photos
As they say sex sells , what would you like to see them do

I agree, it could be poor photography / lighting causing the glossy effect.

Sex certainly sells, but like beauty, what's defined as sexy is different for each individual.

It's difficult to say what I'd like to see them do, because what's the value in wish-listing? I'm critical of Yamato because they are one of the few companies that has bucked the trend of flooding the statue market with endless renditions of Marvel / DC characters. I give them serious props for that! I also respect that they're now catering (presumably) for a very niche, fetish inspired, market......which is also cool, it's just not for me.

[richardandtracy]

In some ways I agree with Silas Loki. Sorayama is a phenomenal artist, but I am less keen on the direction his art has taken in recent years, and this piece is fairly typical of the milder forms of his recent work. The modelling looks very accomplished, it's just the whole statue I'm not entirely keen on.

Just wish there was more news on Uranos Drops...

Regards,

Richard

[charger30]

I have not been collecting for a long time, the first item I purchased was Sorayama's Silver Bobbed Replicant , then I found Yamato , I have all the standard figures by Luis & Romulo Royo and the two Sorayama figures , I am happy with them as I am not into the DC / Marvel Figures. I am interested is seeing the Greek god figures they are planning to make.
I would like to see more on Uranos Drop as well.
I guess it must be hard for them to select a painting to turn into a figure with so many to choose from.

[Vallos]

Came out of no where. I don't see this on yamato usa's website or facebook.

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=TM35046#.VByAfUA1DdE
Yamato stated that info will be forthcoming and that they are "aiming for a November release."

They are in the midst of a website overhaul, which I'm told, will soon go live. Perhaps this is why they haven't announced it yet.

[charger30]

some of the new images

[Vallos]

This is a spectacular piece.

[demonhunter]

Nice girl, but are those steak knives on her headgear?

[blueyell]

Nice girl, but are those steak knives on her headgear?

Good thing that's an optional item to put on the statue, looks odd.

[charger30]

This is the painting by Sorayama

[Finisher]

..the painting looks good ;)

[jedi_don]

I like how the web exclusive version looks. The colors are much more subtle.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x186/jedimastr99/Lady-Ninja-Web_zpsd6e3003d.jpg

[qz33]

I don't know what somebody's deal is with over applied eye liner at Yamato but man does this look far better without it.

[richardandtracy]

I don't think the modelling of the face is as lovely as the original picture. The eyes are wider open, looking more occidental, and the chin is heavier. Proportionately, the mole next to the mouth is larger than on the picture.

I think the web exclusive statue is the more attractive statue of the two, due to the lack of heavy eye shadow. None the less, I'm not convinced that this statue is quite as nice as most of Yamato's Sorayama offerings. Better than the Vallejo statues, but not as good as the other Sorayama ones.

Regards,

Richard

[qz33]

Maybe not the same as the original art but I could wake up to the statues face any day.

[jjk777]

The Lady Ninja is out on our website, and for those asking for international shipping due to the cost we took that option off. Any international shipping quotes send us and FB message Yamato USA

[Viper245]

This is a great looking piece. I love Japanese art. For those that have this piece, are her removable coverings held on by magnets?

[z928328]

so is this already release or have to pre order?

[Spec Fiction]

Lady Ninja is out already. The exclusive is not

[3stun]

I wish Yamato stopped making this Sorayama-style stuff and instead focused on L. Royo-style FFG line as well as their new Mythology and DC 1/6 scale lines. Those are much more intricate and appealing to my taste. Just my 2 cents.

[Viper245]

I guess when choosing which version to get depends on how close to Sorayama's artwork you want to get. The regular is the way to go if you want more authenticity to the art while the exclusive has more sublte colors and no eye shadow across the eyes.

I first thought I was going for the exclusive but now I am not so sure. I really like the authenticity of the regular a lot. Does anyone now what the ES of the exclusive is going to be? The product page for it says 500 but I think that might be a reprint from the regular version product page.

[z928328]

anybody have actual pics from their own collection. I will buy this real soon.

[Viper245]

anybody have actual pics from their own collection. I will buy this real soon.

Which version are you getting? Web exclusive or regular?

[Spec Fiction]

What do you guys recommend for posting pics? I wish google drive would allow for forum posting...

[Viper245]

What do you guys recommend for posting pics? I wish google drive would allow for forum posting...

I use tiny pic. It's run by Photo Bucket and it's free and they support forum posting of pics. Here is the link.

http://tinypic.com

[Spec Fiction]

This piece is very stunning in person. Very beautiful portrait and intricate details. Be careful when taking her out of the packaging because she is VERY FRAGILE. I broke off two spikes setting her up.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7316/16342767488_5ab79e4b9e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qU9Xpf)IMG_1107 (https://flic.kr/p/qU9Xpf) by specfictionshop (https://www.flickr.com/people/131245550@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/16344541497_e84b4ee852.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qUj3KB)IMG_1110 (https://flic.kr/p/qUj3KB) by specfictionshop (https://www.flickr.com/people/131245550@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/15907880094_9c2ea109b7.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qeJ3wJ)IMG_1105 (https://flic.kr/p/qeJ3wJ) by specfictionshop (https://www.flickr.com/people/131245550@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/16528738451_f153cf29a9.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rbA76a)IMG_1116 (https://flic.kr/p/rbA76a) by specfictionshop (https://www.flickr.com/people/131245550@N03/), on Flickr

[Spec Fiction]

More Pics

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8677/16528739771_1174eea29b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rbA7tV)IMG_1113 (https://flic.kr/p/rbA7tV) by specfictionshop (https://www.flickr.com/people/131245550@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/16342765368_af17c404ea.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qU9WLG)IMG_1114 (https://flic.kr/p/qU9WLG) by specfictionshop (https://www.flickr.com/people/131245550@N03/), on Flickr

[Viper245]

She looks fantastic. Thanks for the pics. Is the garment already on her out of the box or do you have to put it on her?

[Spec Fiction]

She looks fantastic. Thanks for the pics. Is the garment already on her out of the box or do you have to put it on her?

You mean the fishnets? Yes, those are on already. You do have to tie the sword on her which was not too difficult.

[Viper245]

You mean the fishnets? Yes, those are on already. You do have to tie the sword on her which was not too difficult.

Yeah fishnets. Thanks. Are the cast off elements held on her by magnets?

[Viper245]

I think I like the overall look of the regular more than the web exclusive. The eyes don't bother me. The regular is closer to the art and it pops more with the red.

[Spec Fiction]

Yeah fishnets. Thanks. Are the cast off elements held on her by magnets?

Yep, held on by magnetically.

[z928328]

Oh wow.. Thanks for the picture. I will order it by tomorrow. She's really beautiful.

[Viper245]

Yep, held on by magnetically.

Thanks for confirming that.

[harvy]

Lady Ninja is out already. The exclusive is not

Hi, I saw it has become available in your store. Is it preorder or already with stock? I'd like to place the order but do you offer international shipping?

[z928328]

Just pre order her from Spec fiction :D -

[Spec Fiction]

Hi, I saw it has become available in your store. Is it preorder or already with stock? I'd like to place the order but do you offer international shipping?

Hey, I actually sold out of my first shipment Sunday. I should have more of the regular version next week.

I do have the WEB EXCLUSIVE available now in my shop.

[harvy]

Hey, I actually sold out of my first shipment Sunday. I should have more of the regular version next week.

I do have the WEB EXCLUSIVE available now in my shop.

I have placed my order for web exclusive on your site. When will the normal version get available?

[Spec Fiction]

The Regular version should be here next week most likeky. Thanks!

[charger30]

The Regular version should be here next week most likeky. Thanks!
Do you post to Australia

[Spec Fiction]

Do you post to Australia

Yes worldwide.

[harvy]

The Regular version should be here next week most likeky. Thanks!

Hi, could you leave the message here as soon as the regular version becomes available? Thank you.

[Spec Fiction]

Hi, could you leave the message here as soon as the regular version becomes available? Thank you.

Just PMED you.

[Spec Fiction]

Hi, could you leave the message here as soon as the regular version becomes available? Thank you.

The regular version is now back in stock in my store.

[blueyell]

The regular version is now back in stock in my store.

This isn't the right forum to conduct business. Please just PM each other or use a sales forum.

[z928328]

recd mine today.. I haven't open it up.