Sometimes I miss out on the first release of figures, then what happens? I cry and cry and cry and wish I hadn’t missed out on that figure. I beg people who have that figure to sell it to me. I didn’t bother getting Manami since when she was released back in ’07 i was still buying figures based on characters i knew and loved. I had yet to see Manabi Straight so i skipped out on Manami. Then a few months later after she was sold out I watched the entire series and then cried myself to sleep at night because i missed out this this beauty.
I was very lucky to catch her on Hobby Search in the Restock section of the site. I snagged her up immediately since it’s been impossible to find her!
This energetic pose, just exuded happiness and brings me back to the feeling I got when I saw the series.
I love the bright colors, her cute pink hair with the white refection line. A nice touch since that’s how the show was animated.
Massugu GO!
The base is totally awesome, with her scooter over the water. I at first was a bit apprehensive with the stand but the metal pins keep it in perfectly!
I just adore her face! The overall quality of Manami is just so amazing, I have no complaints about her at all.
Pantsu!
I adore her seifuku, the skirt is just so cute!
Did i slip? Nah! These are her panties!
The detail on her phone deaily is pretty badass too!
I love these backpacks! but aren’t they usually only for elementary school kids?
Manami is officially one of my most favorite figures. It’s hard for me to choose 1 figure to say as my favorite, but in a top ten with no list with no actual value among those ten of which I love most Manami would be in for sure! She is just about perfect, the pose, and sculpt just exudes confidence and that Genki-ness that is Amamiya Manami! Her paint is perfect with no hiccups, there is no noticable seam lines. Just pure perfection from Good Smile Company. Figures like this are a main reason why I buy figures and why keep collecting them after so many years. If you don’t have her, you must own her.
-Figure Info-
Manufactured by Good Smile Company
1/8 Scale
Initial release in July ’07
Price of 5,524 yen
Yuo can still find her at some of these fine retailers (but a hint Amazon.jp has her in stock and at over 50% off! You can use Tenso.com for shipping as well!)
beNippon
HobbyLink Japan
Hobby Search
J-list
Kid Nemo Company
Otaku Fuel
Play Asia
Toylet
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I remember getting this Manabi figure. The best of all that have been released of any Manabi figures.
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Never seen the show, I tend to buy figures only from stuff I like, don’t have nearly enough money to buy all the figures I think look good (though I would love to).
And as always great pics.
I love this photoshoot! It really brings out the beauty of this figure :3
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Hihi, this figure is really cute and moe! Nice shooting !
What a kawaii, genki figure! Love the background and the shoot, it really shows her well and matches her personality to boot :3 Just looking at her makes you feel a little more upbeat!
Very cute and energetic. It makes me want to finally go and watch Minabi Straight ^^;
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Yes, yes I totally agree with you and ended with a similar experience. I watched Manabi Straight long after it aired so I didn’t even knew about this one. Once I did how did I crave Manabi, it might have taken me 3 tries but I got my hands on her. Yup, must do a photoshot for her soon.
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kawaiiii desu ne~~~~~~
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Agree with Phossil
Kawaii!!^^
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Oh man Hobby Search restocks, I missed a restock on Alter Revy by a couple hours and was in agony over it for months! She looks cute! Grats!
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@Adun:
the other Manabi figures are all just sub-par compared to this beauty
@Flip:
oh it’s such an awesome show and worth the watch
@coco the Bean:
thanks
@Leonia:
she is! just adorable!
@SilverEthereium:
yes, i love how juts looking at her raises your own spirits
@anonymous_object:
it’s an awesome series
@phossil:
yesum
@Moe Emperador:
yep yep yep
@lovelyduckie:
i can’t look at the re-stocks or i’ll end up spending tons too
Did you make the background? Is it your hobby to make cool back drops for all your photo shoots?
I could never get into Manabi Straight. I’m not sure what it was…the show just felt like soulless moe fluff to me. This figure, however, is really eye-catching and I regret missing out on her. Maybe I’ll pick her up from Amazon.jp (but their shipping is ARGH)
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I didn’t even know she’d existed until I saw her a little while ago up on DC.com. I’m sad I missed out on it…
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