By Rob Bricken in
Comics, Merchandise
Tuesday, Dec. 2 2008 @ 2:30PM
So DC Direct's Ame-Comi line--where DC superheroines are re-imagined in exceedingly goofy anime style--has done pretty well for itself, selling enough to justify I think about 10 or so figures. Now, I have some friends in the industry who swear that DC's figures are sculpted by actual Japanese people, but it's very hard for me to look at them and not see some Antarctic Press/DC cross-over nonsense.
At any rate, Marvel is getting into the anime-style superheroine merchandise game, with this new Rogue statue. It might be lacking the huge mallets and swords and shit of Ame-Comi, but it's definitely made by a Japanese sculptor, which I think I'd prefer were I going to buy anime-style statues of American comic book women. Rogue's due next June for $60; let me know in the comments if you want me to cover more of these gals.
28 comments
Comments
iysabel said:
OMG YES! i've been waiting for figures like this!
Counterattack said:
I wonder why the x-men logo on her chest was put on post image. What's up with that?
u_nick said:
YES PLEASE!
JOBSQUAD said:
Nice. Yeah, please cover more!
I was stoked when they announced the whole Ami-com thing for DC, too bad all the figures look like Taiwanese knock-offs.
Looks like Marvel actually did it right!
Way to drop the ball DC! (AGAIN!)
Arsenal said:
These are not japanese, look how small the racks are. I mean if it was actually from Japan it you would need an extra stand to support the weight of her chest.
Also why are you all getting so excited about this, I get the nerd love but it is bordering creepy.
Magnus said:
Yes!
More.
Joe D. said:
In so many words.
YES!
... please
Kid Nemo Company said:
love... it...
her face looks like a Shunya Yamashita design.
Is this a Diamond Select Toy?
Pudge said:
Please cover this forever. I love that picture!
Gambit is Awesome!
Kid Nemo Company said:
lol...
its a Kotobukiya product
Alder Knight said:
Wow. Hot. I'm impressed. I vote for more info.
McTool said:
Definitely more coverage if the figures look like this, this is a blessing from Viking Jesus.
astrokender said:
Hmm...the figure is undeniably sexy (the black fingertips freak me out, though. Does she have frostbite?) but it feels like they took all the attitude out of Rogue in this. That saddens me.
Troa Axaltion said:
Amazingly cool figure. Maybe they'll do Nocturne or Magma soon... maybe shadowcat, too. ^_^
Paul said:
Looks like my vote No is going to be destroyed by all the crazy anime fans.
Bah.
NeoXorn said:
Finally!
MORE!!!
MORE!!!
Waaay better than Ame-Comi.
Kid Nicky said:
Wow someone finally got it right! Instead of a metal thong and giant glossy eyes,this actually looks like a Japanese sculpt!
Arcane said:
Astrokender, Marvel's taken and restored Rogue's attitude on their own for ages.
And too true about the Antarctic Press reference. A lot of those DC statues seemed to have Ben Dunn smeared all over them.
pokefreaks said:
more pls :D
what a amazing combination of comic n anime style figure ,
still cute n sexy even without big eyes or short skirts.
edgreen86 said:
Its very creepy. But, I could be wrong, so I'll need to see more, lots more, to confirm it. Thanks!
Spoon said:
Yes, more.
rusty shackellford said:
Damn it... I wish they would stop with the anime style crap.... I love anime and I love comics, but they don't mix... :(
StanleyIpkis said:
More please :D
THE PR0F3550R said:
The Rogue you are showing is absolutely amazing! Can't wait for this to come out!!!
Kotobukiya does it once again! I love those guys! Check out more information and pics here:
http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11817
or here:
http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=24092
BTW Kotobukiya Rules:
http://www.collectiondx.com/node/2223
Cortana Prototype:
http://www.tnt-toys.com/ha3koarcofi.html
THE PR0F3550R said:
Kool-Aid Man says, "Oh yeah! Me likes."
Thank you Kotobukiya for kicking ass again!!!
http://www.kotous.com/
http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11817
http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=24092
BTW Cortana = yum
http://www.tnt-toys.com/ha3koarcofi.html
betafish said:
Yes! Anime and Marvel are the best! Heroes on NBC is the worst!! Where can you buy that Rouge statue today?
zsasz said:
i am now highly aroused...more please ^^
bra said:
its a great figure, but the boobs are ABSURD, come on....the real ROGUE character would never have that RETARDED vacant look on her face or coyly push her hair from her face. It's a beautifully made, but EWW...pathetic puberty fodder
