Yuuki Mikan – B-style 1/4 – To LOVE-Ru (FREEing, 2018) – My Comment
Introduction
I’ve been hunting for this figure for a long time. I didn’t manage to preorder it a few years ago. Unfortunately, either the prices were sky high, or the sellers offered really expensive shipping options. The box is quite massive, after all. Until recently – I managed to buy it at quite a reasonable price. In the version I wanted. There is also one without tights.
Workmanship
Having another figure from the bunny series. Ryouko from Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu was already reviewed here. I wasn’t really worried about the quality. The only problem encountered with older b-style figures is plasticizer leakage. A problem I explained in more detail in this review. In the case of Mikan, I haven’t noticed any problems (at least at this point). Any figure in this scale (1/4) is impressive when you look at it. Thirty centimeters tall makes it look beautiful against the others placed in the display case (I use detolfs from Ikea, as most collectors do). In reality it looks much better than in the pictures I’ve seen before. It’s worth mentioning that part of the outfit (the tights) is made of real material (as is the case with every FREEing figurine released as B-style).
I can’t complain about the details and the quality of the painting. These aspects came out perfectly. If I really had to complain about something, you can see some minor scuffs in the plastic on the hair in close-ups. But I only noticed this when I edited the photos, so I doubt it would be a dealbreaker for anyone.
Other remarks and summary
For To LOVE-Ru and Yuuki Mikan fans I probably don’t have to recommend it anyway. If someone just likes this particular piece and is thinking about buying it – there is nothing else I can do but to wholeheartedly recommend it.
Yuuki Mikan – B-style 1/4 – To LOVE-Ru (FREEing, 2018) – Photos
Box
Figurine
