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[gonk]

Originally Posted by llama

Will the Lucky Chloe Bishoujo be in scale with the previous Tekken Bishoujos or will it be larger to match the Street Fighter Bishoujo scale?

Our Bishoujos are intended to be sculpted "in-scale" with one another. But being hand sculpted and created by different artists size variations in the line do occur from time to time.

[gonk]

Originally Posted by demonhunter

Dear Gonk,

Hi, would just like to check with you if the DRS FineArt Rogue 1/6 statue by Kotobukiya was altered for the portrait? Visitors to SDCC 2015, reportedly said they saw a slightly different portrait. Face seems more elongated, and the lips now look like they are pouting.

Is this true?



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In this original solicitation photo, the corner of her lips were more defined. Lending to a slightly grinning look.

In the SDCC pics, the lips are smaller and lesser in width.

Thank you very much.

I have not heard of any alterations in the sculpt taking place with this release. Any differences being observed may be due to lighting in the display case or a variance in her paint application. Sometimes the factory molding process can slightly alter appearances from the prototype too.

[JP Sarri]

Originally Posted by gonk

It's been discussed but it won't be happening this year since our factory production is at capacity.

Thanks for the reply, Gonk. We appreciate that you take the time in the middle of your busy schedule.

At least, you give us hope on a possible re-release. Prices in the aftermarket are crazy for Supes and a lot of collectors (myself included) missed the boat. A second batch would be a great incentive to keep the ARTFX line strong for seasoned and newcomer fans.

Once again, thanks.

[mickey]

Originally Posted by gonk

It's been discussed but it won't be happening this year since our factory production is at capacity.

I shall wait for Superman to fly back to store shelves again

Originally Posted by gonk

The most recent 1/6 scale Spider-Man was our Fine Art statue and that piece will not be re-issued.

How about a Spiderman ARTFX statue sir?

Originally Posted by gonk

More Marvel ARTFX+ statues are in the works!

I would love to have a 1/6 Spiderman statue.
But would love a 1/10 scale figure of Spidey too.

Will the Star Wars bishoujo line see the light of day again?

[amloprinzi]

Originally Posted by gonk

Unfortunately, no.

Thanks for the reply, sad to hear, but understandable.

[prescribeddrone]

Originally Posted by gonk

More Marvel ARTFX+ statues are in the works!

Good to hear

[moviemonster]

I kno what we need! Venom in the ArtFX scale. If that's impossible an ArtFX+ version would be cool excpecially if he is almost Hulks size.

[amloprinzi]

Hi gonk, I was wondering if there was a release window when the fine art kotobukiya black panther would be available for pre-order?

[Comicbookguy]

Originally Posted by gonk

As the exclusive distributor of the Black Canary color variant within the US their final number of 1308 pieces was determined by rounding up to the nearest carton (each contains 12 pieces each).

Like our other exclusives a small portion will be offered to customers residing in Japan. This release may also be available in other territories but that number will remain relatively low.

Being a limited edition this will only go through one manufacturing run and will not be available again once it is sold out.

In regards to Red She-Hulk the total edition size was 1500 pieces. Product sold in Japan came from this number.

Thanks so much for your response. Makes sense now. Hope to keep buying many more bishoujos!

[crankyjammies]

Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions Gonk. I know we can be demanding at times but thanks for understanding. Kotobukiya's customer support is still one of the best!