Pre-Order Ax2 Studio's Inu and Saru series 1/6 scale Yojimbo Shusuke 12-inch action figure

"I shall killeth those who dareth toucheth mineth mast'r!"
Shusuke/ Yojimbo from the tribe of Saru

Yojimbo is my job. The members of Inu teased me, saying what I do is reminiscent of a watchdog that guards the entrance of Saru, but I pay them no heed. My life belongs to my mast'r. A grateful dog is no doubt far nobler than those crude, thankless goshi.

YOJIMBO means bodyguards, the job is usually taken by the more destitute rank of Samurai, such as the Ronin. Yet the attire of a Saru sergeant ought to be glamorous, so even a mere bodyguard's garments would appear more extravagant than that of usual corporals. The Saru people do not tolerate any dishevelment in clothing - a set of elegant, organized attire represents the frontage of the entire Saru clan. GOSHI means the lowest rank of samurai.

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Ax2 Studio Inu and Saru series 1/6 scale Yojimbo Shusuke 12-inch figure is open for Pre-Order from 03/14/2013, 8AM Pacific Standard Time. The first batch pre-order of Yojimbo gets the promotional deal: $165 U.S (limited to 400 pieces worldwide, original retail price: $185 U.S)

Product will be available at: http://ax2warehouse.bigcartel.com/

Related posts:
February 20, 2014 – Teaser images of Ax2 Studio next project: 1:6 scale INU & SARU Series Yojimbo 12-inch figure posted HERE
December 25, 2013 – Review of AX2 "Boom!" Series Collection #2 1/6 scale Rei (prototype clone) 12-inch action figure in my toy blog HERE, HERE and HERE

Comparison pictures of OE Killer Instinct Sam & Viola + Motoko, Deunan, Black Widow & Selina

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Having reviewed OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct SAM 13" post-apocalyptic female figure in three parts previously HERE, HERE and HERE, I think it's time to make a comparison between OE Sam and OE Viola, as well as with other 1/6 scale female action figures (NOT dolls but I guess that's just a technicality). Guys don't want to be seen playing with dolls, that's for the gals and daughters. That's why the term "action figure" was coined for masculine man so that they can say it's OKAY to pose with their action figures - same same but different Haha

According to wikipedia: An action figure is a pose-able character figurine, made of plastic or other materials, and often based upon characters from a film, comic book, video game, or television program. These action figures are usually marketed towards boys and adult collectors. Barbie is very much a fashion doll, primarily designed to be dressed to reflect fashion trends and are usually modeled after teen girls or adult women. Sam and Viola aren't because they are designed with men in mind LOL

That explains why I don't have many female figures in my toy collection because I much prefer the rough and tumble kind of characters who can take a knock and keep on going, not implying durability but that the figures are action-oriented. Scroll down to check out the size difference between OE (Original Effect) Army Attractive series 1/6 scale Viola and OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct SAM as well as other size comparison pictures of these two taller than usual figures with 1/6 scale "Ghost in the Shell" Motoko Kusanagi, "Appleseed Ex Machina" Deunan Knute, Marvel's "The Avengers (2012)" Black Widow and "The Dark Knight Rises" Selina Kyle / Catwoman.

As you can see, Viola is taller at 13.5 inches while Sam stands at 13 inches. Viola is the first figure released by OE (reviewed earlier in my toy blog HERE and HERE) and they must have rushed the production because the body sucks big time. She's what I would call "loose limbs" and her legs will just give up on her and fall off completely :(

Close-up of OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct SAM 13-inch female action figure with the alternate head sculpt

Close-up of OE (Original Effect) Army Attractive series 1/6 scale Viola with come-hither look in her eyes ;p

Here's a 1/6 scale female body comparison picture of OE Army Attractive Viola and OE Killer Instinct Sam standing together with Medicom Toys "Ghost in the Shell" Motoko Kusanagi and Hot Toys "Appleseed Ex Machina" Deunan Knute. Both OE female figures tower over the other two.

Medicom Toy 1/6 scale Motoko Kusanagi - Ghost in a Shell / Stand Alone Complex - Public Security Section 9, a fictional division of the real Japanese National Public Safety Commission female action figure. Lots more pictures HERE

Hot Toys MMS "Appleseed Ex Machina" 1/6 scale Deunan Knute fully pose-able figure posted earlier HERE

And here's a 1/6 scale female body comparison picture of OE Army Attractive Viola and OE Killer Instinct Sam standing together with Hot Toys Marvel's "The Avengers (2012)" Black Widow and "The Dark Knight Rises" Selina Kyle / Catwoman.

You can check out the review of Hot Toys The Avengers 1/6th scale Scarlett Johansson as Agent Romanoff / Black Widow Limited Edition 12-inch Female Figure HERE, HERE and HERE

Last but not least, Hot Toys The Dark Knight Rises: 1/6 Selina Kyle / Catwoman Female Collectible Figure was reviewed over 3 parts HERE, HERE and HERE (this last post has her on the Bat Pod)

Last picture of all six female figures grouped together :)

Related posts:
July 1, 2013 – Hot Toys 1/6 scale Female Action Figures group shots with Scarlett Johansson (x 3) & others in my toy blog HERE
August 15, 2013 – Size comparison pics of some 12-inch action figures with Coo Model 1/6 scale Skeleton Soldier (pictures HERE)
September 25, 2013 – Comparison pictures of Hot Toys Catwoman with Batman Returns Catwoman, Black Widow & Bats posted HERE
November 26, 2013 – Comparison of 1/6th scale 12-inch Action Figure Bodies: Hot Toys, X-Series etc - which is best? Check out the answer HERE and HERE

Review III: OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct SAM 13" post-apocalyptic female figure

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Here's my third part review of the OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct SAM 13-inch female action figure with the alternate head sculpt. For those who have been waiting ages for this post, I apologize. Work has been keeping me busy and there have been quite a few updates concerning incoming figures. I certainly hope this is worth the wait ;p

As mentioned earlier in my first part review HERE, OE (original effect) first previewed Killer Instinct SAM with one head sculpt and then added a second version SAM head sculpt not too long after. This resulted in mixed responses with some preferring the first over the second and vice versa. In the end, OE decided to just include both female head sculpts for customers / collectors to choose which one they prefer to pose Killer Instinct SAM with. I don't mind that at all :) Having already reviewed the first SAM head sculpt, I guess it's time to see how SAM looks with the alternate head sculpt. Scroll down to see the pictures.

OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct SAM comes with the following: 1/6 scale SAM female head sculpt x 2, 13-inch Woman body, White swimsuit (weathered and dirtied, and looking less than white), Green working pirate shorts (with leather reinforcements at the knees), Yellow working boots, Orange scarf with iron wire around the edges for posing, shawl, Special bullet waist belt, Special bullet x 6, Mechanical arm, Alternative arm, Bare hands x 2, Leg protector. Check out the turnaround views

Close-up of the alternate OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct SAM female head sculpt. Compare these with the pictures of the other head sculpt HERE. Both head sculpts are very much anime / manga inspired which I like. Nobody's going to bitch and say that the head is not realistic enough or that it doesn't look anything like so-and-so (insert famous movie actor's name here). These sculpts will stand the test of time and not fall into the category of outdated unrealistic human heads (those earlier Dragon Models Limited heads, for instance) because they were never meant to be real in the first place.

Close-up pictures of OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct SAM with alternate head sculpt. You can compare these with SAM head version 1 posted HERE

Here's how the special bullets can be loaded into SAM's mechanical arm gun. The rotating cylinder can be removed and placed back but like I mentioned before, I cannot find the trigger that fires this huge gun.

NEXT: Comparison pictures of OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct SAM 13-inch female action figure with OE Viola and other 12-inch female figures. How do they measure up?

Related posts:
Original Effect Army Attractive series 1/6 scale Viola 13.5-inch female action figure Reviews HERE and HERE

Teaser images of Ax2 Studio next project: 1:6 scale INU & SARU Series Yojimbo 12-inch figure

Backstory:
The two rivaling samurai families - the tribe of Inu and the tribe of Saru, have been at war with each other for the longest period of time, for both parties are determined to conquer the world.

In one single critical battle, the Saru tribe had defeated the Inu tribe, taking over control of the entire continent. In the country ruled by the Saru, the Inu people are marked as the lowest-ranking samurais, while the fighters with the Saru bloodline could serve in the government while being bestowed with the Royal, highest-ranked samurai title - the Joshi. The story entails a group of lowly-ranked samurais acquiring the democratic freedom they longed for through the revolution against the unjust government system and its extremely unbalanced samurai-labeling system.

Here's a peek at the Ax2 Studio 1/6 scale Yojimbo 12-inch figure from the Saru tribe! NOTE: The following photos are not their final product, it's still 95% only! Interestingly enough, Inu seems to imply fox in the Japanese language while "Saru" is the Japanese word for monkey. So Yojimbo appears to be wearing a monkey mask (not sure if the mask is removable). Scroll down to see the rest of the pictures.

Ax2 debut product / figure, AX2 "Boom!" Series Collection #2 1/6th scale Rei (prototype clone) 12-inch action figure (reviewed HERE, HERE and HERE), seems to have garnered very positive responses which gives the company the confidence to go ahead with producing and releasing more 1/6 scale figures. That is a boon for us 12-inch figure collectors because we really need to have more of such figures other than the ones we have been getting / seeing. The more choices and options available, the better, right?

Certainly looking forward to this figure's release.

Related posts:
February 3, 2009 – Medicom Toys 1/6 scale "Monkey Magic!" Sūn Wùkōng (孙悟空) Monkey King 12-inch figure posted HERE
October 31, 2013 – Foxbox Studio 1/6 scale God Complex: Inari 12-inch Collectible Figure reviewed HERE, HERE and HERE

Incoming: OE (original effect) 1/6 scale "Spanner Boy" GAYA 13.5-inch / 34cm tall female figure

Spanner Boy is a Chinese comic book series, and Gaya is a character in the series. NOTE: She is not the "boy". This is OE (original effect) upcoming 1/6 scale OE401-GAYA "Spanner Boy" GAYA 13.5-inch / 34cm tall female figure.

1/6 scale "Spanner Boy" GAYA will come with Female Head PVC With two sets of hair replacement, Female Body Ball-jointed OE REBORN PVC+PC (Size 34 cm tall). Costume: White Vest, Blue and white striped Underpants, Leather Pants, Waistband, Hooded Dress, Yellow Band, Pair of Gloves, Pair of High-heeled Boots, Pair of Hold-ups. Accessories: Gaya’s Exclusive Chain Saw Sickle, Sets of Hair Replacement

Although touted as 1/6 scale, OE's female figures are 13-inch tall and taller (at 13.5 inches / 34cm), which actually puts them in a league of their own. They are taller than most of the guys in 1/6 scale. How's a chick gonna find guys when they look so intimidating? haha Check out my NEXT post for size comparisons. Meanwhile, scroll down to see the rest of the pictures.

Gaya’s Exclusive Chain Saw Sickle

Related posts:
February 11, 2014 – OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct SAM 13-inch post-apocalyptic female figure Reviews HERE and HERE
August 25, 2013 – Original Effect Army Attractive series 1/6 scale Viola 13.5-inch female action figure Reviews HERE and HERE