Alright so here’s another normal yet interesting blog about whats going down in my life. To start things off, had my hands full with projects, interestingly enough I think the economy isn’t as bad, certain economic sectors are definitely picking up, most notably the real estate and technology industry. Being in web hosting and all that puts me into the tech sector doesn’t it?

So on with the topic at hand. Black Rock Shooter: Black Blade Edition – I’ll be straight up and tell you folks that I am a total Black Rock Shooter fan (I just adore her character design), so who is this chick with the sick sword? Well, character design by Huke which conveniently resembles the famous Vocaloid mascot Hatsune Miku which contrary to public belief was to be her evil alter ego. This however wasn’t true and that Black Rock Shooter’s design was indeed original. So why the do we associate her with Hatsune Miku? Simple, Hatsune Miku originally performed a song called (BLACK★ROCK SHOOTER) which featured Huke’s Black Rock Shooter design in it’s video.

What’s up with this particular edition of Black Rock Shooter developed by Good Smile Company is that it is the 2nd of its kind after the Black Rock Cannon edition (PILOT Edition) that had been released late December 2009 (which I freaking wanted but never had the chance to buy it T_T) Prices for the PILOT Edition fetches somewhere at ¥8,867 which is about $98.73USD and $104.41CAD. Well considering how it is a limited quantity collectible, that price shouldn’t be enough to stop you right? Wrong, orders don’t even include shipping. This is for the PILOT Edition which I will never forgive myself for not getting. The current edition at hand is the Black Blade which I have actually managed to place an order for its pre-release in tribute to the Black Rock Shooter animated series set to air in April which is also the release date of this exclusive and soon to be elusive high quality PVC figure.

Now truth be told, I have always wanted to collect PVC figures of this nature but if you have ever dared seen the prices of one, it can turn out to be an even more expensive hobby than drinking (LOLZ) Prices can fetch anywhere from at least $15USD to anywhere pass the $150USD benchmark. You can imagine the math after collecting a good set of 5-10 figures. Since I have been eying Black Rock Shooter for the longest time, I figured its about time I put my foot down and say “Screw you Prices, you don’t scare me, I just want my damned Black Rock Shooter figure so Fudge off” and I then followed by saying “Hello ¥5,181 and a variable shipping cost ;_;” Living in Canada, it means that I pay about $61.01CAD excluding shipping. Anyway, this will be my first PVC figure and better yet, made by Good Smile Company. I guess I’m on a good start to becoming financially bankrupt if I can’t keep myself from buying all the other tasty great looking figures that they currently offer. Well, looky now – appears that every quarter of the year I’ll look into purchasing amazing PVC figures just to build up my anime rep.

So specs regarding this Black Blade Edition? It looks like it measures off with a height of 230mm about 9 inches, its a 1/8 scale model. Based on the product review from the pictures, it garners a 4.54 out of 5 for the figure being well proportioned. 4.51 out of 5 for facial expression, 4.59 for its coloration, 4.53 out of 5 for its faithful reconstruction of the original design and finally 4.48 out of 5 for the character’s charm. Evaluation is based on 35 satisfaction ratings giving this particular edition a total score of 4.57 out of 5.

Will let you guys know when the package hits my home in April, pictures up top – try not to drool.

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3. Black★Rock Shooter The Animation
4. Black★Rock Shooter The Animation – First Impressions or is it?

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1. Hyland says:

   April 2, 2010 at 9:27 pm

   Never really been tempted to purchase a figure or model like this before, but after recently finding out about BRS i kind of went out and purchased the figma as well as the pilot and pilot model… Fell in love with the character design, half convinced it was somehow stolen from my imagination.

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