Danny Choo has posted pics of 2 Resin kits of Yoko due for release in December. Click on the links for more pics! HLJ have both up for preorder but I’m having a hard time choosing which one…
I know that many PVC figure lovers are wishing for the first kit, but as a resin kit maker, I have to say I’m favouring the second kit a little more. due to parts of the kit being more interesting to paint (the jacket) and the fact that the hair strands on the first kit are sure to be individual parts and will be an absolute pain to put together…
Having gone thru this for several kits already, notably my Ren, I know how annoying it can be when your kit has too many fragile parts.
Also, one of my rules of resin kit building states that there shall be only 1 kit of any particular character. This was initially to stop myself from buying and old resin kit as it forced me to think if this really was the best kit for the character as I would not be able to buy another. However, this rule has now been broken since I have purchased 2 kits of C.C from code geass from Wonderfestival and is now under review.
What do people think? you they believe that the rule is a good one? or should it be scrapped?
And for those wondering, I have 4 rules:
1) The character represented in the kit must be female. Not really a problem since 90% of all kits are of female characters anyway.
2) No H kits
3 Only 1 kit per character in my collection. (under review)
4) If the character is from a game or anime, I must know the game/anime they are from! I won’t buy a kit of a character from a show I have never watched or a game I have never played. Original characters are exempt, but they are scrutinized more harshly.
So what do people think? Which kit do you think I should go for? or do all of you think that I should just scrap rule 3 and get both?
*sigh* my list of kits to build is growing ever larger. But at least I have plenty of material for this blog for the time being…
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November 11, 2007 at 8:51 pm
Subaruhess
Depends if you like your character to have a simple standing pose or have some dynamic in motion stance. I find it interesting that you have rules, most figures collectors seem to buy every figure from their favourite series ^^;
November 12, 2007 at 7:21 pm
gundamjehutykai
It’s not so much a matter of standing pose or dynamic, there’s the space consideration, unnecessary extra work, etc to consider.
As for the rules, When you factor in the price of each kit (which can run up to 10x the price for a PVC figure, depending on a variety of factors) as well as the amount of time one would need to spend on the kit to get it completed, one can’t help but be more picky when it comes on what to buy. My rules just help me with that.
Also, Resin kits don’t come with nice box packaging for you to put the kit away if you choose to store it somewhere.
Guess that’s the disadvantage and advantage of resin kits, They cost a lot more and take up more space as they are harder to store, but I get more of an attachment to them once I’m done compared to the few PVC kits I have.
January 5, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Prim3
I like the first one better.. more action-oriented.. the second one kinda like.. very “normal”
January 5, 2008 at 11:59 pm
gundamjehutykai
Actually, the “normal”-ness of the second kit is what is attractive to some builders (like myself). Anyways, both arrived today so I should be able to put up preliminary build reports soon.
January 9, 2008 at 5:35 am
desertlily
I personally prefer the time jump Yoko figurine to the pre-time jump Yoko figurine. I just really love the details on it, how it looks like she’s actually wearing cloth rather than the whole thing just being resin.
I’m going to be starting on my first resin kit as well, although it’s a different Yoko kit than the ones you listed. Hopefully it will turn out all right. I’m hoping to finish it as a gift for my boyfriend. If I don’t do to well, I can just keep it for myself. I love Yoko. <3
Anyway, the kits you’ve painted are all amazing! I especially like the one you finished of Ren from DearS. If you’re ever available for airbrushing/painting tips, I’d appreciate it.
January 9, 2008 at 7:24 pm
gundamjehutykai
Thanks for the comments. There really isn’t much to tell when it comes with airbrushing. most of it comes with experience. After airbrushing 4 figure kits, I think I’ve got the hang of it now! But if you want some advice, feel free to drop me an email at “knightsabre2k at gmail dot com” or comment and I’ll answer as best I can.