The box Yuki comes in is similar to the Haruhi version with two main differences: It is smaller and has a navy blue theme. Also included is a small wire that is meant to be an amp cord for the guitar. The wire fits loosely into the guitar and on the pedal and seems to fall off easily. For now I have decided not to attach the cord.
Every once in a while there's a figure that comes along that truly stands above the rest. This version of Yuki Nagato is such a figure. For me accuracy is one of the most important things I look for in a figure. This may seem obvious but there are plenty of legitimate figures that simply don't look right. The sculptor, Masanori Kuroda, delivers a perfectly accurate portrayal of Yuki as he did with is version of Haruhi Suzumiya. But perhaps what truly makes this figure great is its lush paint job. Yuki's hair, for example, has three different shades of paint to give it a more realistic look. This shading technique seems to be common-place with Max Factory as I am reminded of their version of Mai Tokiha. If the fantastic paint job and sculpting isn't enough of an incentive for figure collectors; Yuki's nearly knee-high boots, high-cut leather jacket, and tight mini-skirt should be. If there is one thing I dislike about this figure it is the fact that Yuki is leaning so far back, but after three days of owning her I've found it doesn't bother me anymore.
Paint and craftsmanship: 10
Packaging: 10
Price: 10
Likability: 10
Overall: 40/40
I awarded this figure a perfect score in every department including price. While nearly ninety dollars is a lot of money I believe it is worth it. In this collectors opinion the three Gekisou figures are a must-have. In many ways this figure surpasses the Haruhi version which has long been my favorite figure. I have already ordered the final figure of this set and will be reviewing it soon. Thanks for reading.
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