The hair stylist leaned against the wall backstage and took a long drag from a cigarette. Unity Yuno said hello to the crowd and it was all cheers and flash bulbs. Tonight, everyone was Mr. Low Angle.
“I’ve done something bold and unique,” she said, talking about the dyed flowers in Unity Yuno’s hair. “And all those poor slobs want to do is look at her panties.”
Review of Unity Yuno from GoodSmile Company
I’m not sure what to call this genre of character that’s sort of like a magical waitress combat maiden, but the overall design is cute. Wings and blades suck me in and those things hanging from her upside down hearts remind me of both. But, really, the main appeal for me is the yellow flower pattern in her hair. I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it, which made it something I wanted in addition to just being pretty.
If I had to knock something it would be the hair paint, even though it’s the main attraction of the figure to me. The paint on her hair in the front is noticeably different, more glossy and a deeper color, than her hair in the back. Yuno’s body and limbs are fairly straight, but I like these dynamic one leg plant poses and it still is attractive even if it could have been pushed a little.
Yuno is a cast-off figure. The pieces covering her breasts are made of very soft rubber and a little bit thinner than a cast-off part made of PVC normally would be and she looks good in cast-off mode. It’s still a little on the thick side so looks a little awkward with the pieces on, but not that bad. There’s a little gap underneath, but you’ll never really see that when she’s on your desk or shelf.
Yuno’s got a good looking base design, which GoodSmile tends to do well. And for those interested in the support, GSC has included a metal peg as the main support for Unity Yuno.
Other Stuff
Unity Yuno looks a little better without her top. The texture of them just reminds me of swimming caps old ladies wear to the pool. Plus, it’s just a much cleaner line. The texture really calls attention to itself. Maybe writing about it is making me fixated on it.
Also see Exelica-Meteor.
There be cast-off beyond this point. (NSFW)
I so didn’t think you were buying this , i’m a little surprised ^^
I have to say i was really glad about the system for the cast off option , at least it’s easy to do on this one and we can’t make paint go elsewhere or anything
Anyway glad you bought her and i guess you’ll buy Kazami Mei too ?
Lovely pics as usual and thanks for the link
And Happy new year to you
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she is a really cute figure, I was going to get her but I canceled the order.
Very cute and colourful figure. Those wings/blade things on her skirt are rather interesting though as I haven’t seen anything like that on a figure before.
Definite a kit to buy for its unique designs.
I might have if it was less…about the panties.
I like the colors and pose of the figure (Also the base).
Good to have her in 1/8. Im considering for my next loot!!
Magical waitress combat maiden? You have created an new favourite genre for me dude xD
Your pics look great in 2009 too! I guess I have to make an order in the near future.
Happy New Year, I’m looking forward to see more of your great work in the new year.
She looks great sans the top. The top just looks odd. Love her hair and colors
lovely figure.
good thing there’s a metal peg supporting her since we all know how one legged figure tends to lean. but then again, sometimes the plastic support at the base of the foot might broke off as well, happened to me once. O_O
One of the stand out features on her is her base. I love pretty bases.
GSC has once again delivered a very cute and detailed figure. When they say they are the best, they mean it and proof is on the figure.
I MUST GET THIS FIGURE!!!!!!!
I forgot to order her when ordering my pre orders…
I do love the photos!!!!!!!
The base is just lovely….matches the figure perfectly I think…
Yes I also noticed the same thing on the hair, must be some kind of flaw they didn’t notice. Not very fond of these “action poses”, always afraid they’d start leaning from a splint second. The design is pretty cute no doubt about that but she’s to exposed on her waist for my taste, this doesn’t combine because I’m a fan of full cast-off and this type isn’t my taste XD
James, it was the pattern on the hair. It’s pretty unique, so I had to get it.
Otaku Dan, poor Yuno.
Adun, the blade wing things are pretty different too. If they were oriented the other way, I’d say for sure they were wings, but the picture shows them as I have them which suggest blades, so I’m not quite sure what they are, but they look good.
omo, yeah, those ero based figures…what are they thinking?
Phossil, If you like pink (which I do), then Yuno is a great choice. Interesting base, unique decorative features, she’s good.
Hikky, she’ll have your order in two shakes of a lambs tail.
Persocom I agree, so it’s a good thing it comes off.
Gordon, hopefully they get it right. A broken support is easier to fix than a warped figure though, so I’m not worried. Actually, I don’t worry about warp at all.
Optic, yup, the base compliments the figure well. Makes it look a little more fancy and playful at the same time.
Rin, yes you must!
Belela-san I really like that part, the lower tummy, so it always triggers that dual response of ohhh sweet and oh come on, what kind of costume is that, you pandering mofos?! Obviously today, I’m going with my first instinct.
I really like her overall Desig. From her hair down to her panties theres something to look at.Great Figure
Nice photos
for once I thought she was leaning hahaha
never knew this one has cast off feature… nice :O
oh and also Happy New Year mate
I really love the detail on her hair, her costume is very cute as well.
Blowfish design definitely is not boring.
ron~ Happy New Year!
rayearthblue she’s on my desk right now and I keep looking over and actually keep looking over her shoulder to the flower pattern on the underside of her hair.
Irrelevant question… how do you place the watermark so perfectly on all your photos?
It’s manual. I have the cheapo version of photoshop. The logo is saved as a .psd file, place onto the photo manually, and adjust the transparency so it isn’t too distracting.
I think my laptop’s monitor is starting to go. I’m looking at photos 2, 3, and 4 away from home and they’re kind of dark
She kinda looks a little tacky if you ask me…
I thought the bits covering her breasts looked like brains at first glance, and that pretty much turned me off her. There’s too much going on in her design IMO, but I suppose that’s just magical girl syndrome taken to the hilt. Still, it’s always a pleasure viewing your galleries
she looks so good, i can’t wait till i get my hands on my own
Lovely review. I don’t think I ever commented, but I’ve definitely lurked. I always enjoy your story snippets at the beginning of every review. I think it’s a really clever and unique way to set up the atmosphere for a particular figure.
Wow, I hadn’t even noticed the base the last time I saw this one ;P
Blink, most anime figures are pretty tacky, especially ones that show off their undies.
byaku-chan, I think it’s definitely a little on the loud and overloaded, but I like that…I’m still gaga over the hair.
Dancing Queen, I love it whenever you do.
Jem, thanks. I hope they’re entertaining enough.
Eternal, base is pretty. It does create the whole my gosh there’s so much pinkness, but once there’s a certain amount of pink, might as well add more.
[...] A la base, j’avais pré-commandé sa consoeur Unity Yuno (Dwarf Foto, Exelica Meteor, Happy Soda) que je préférais, tant pour les couleurs que pour la pose dynamique. Néanmoins, après [...]