Hetero Chua Churam
Some of us become stars because we’re talented. Some because they paid their dues. Some because of charisma. The rest of us aren’t meant to be stars and that’s okay. Though, when you see wtf gets a recording contract sometimes, it stings a bit.
Review of Alter’s Chua Churam
This is an amazing sculpt. Too bad it’s so small, probably around 1:10 scale. If this were a normal sized 1:8 scale figure, it would win at supreme awesomeness. But, is merely superb at the smaller scale.
She’s priced like a 1:8 scale figure, but it’s obvious the price went to doing it right for the retail version of the figure. With all of the ruffles and details, this must have been a beast to process on the production line. So while the price may seem high for a small figure, Alter really didn’t jack up and shaft collectors on the price-point, at least for me, I saw where the money went.
This piece is a shelf highlight. There’s just so much for the eye to go over.
Other Stuff
Keep in mind the small scale of the figure when viewing the photos. The level of detail and the sharpness of detail on Chua is incredible considering how much magnification is actually going on in the photos. It’s a bit more magnification than on a normal 1:8 scale figure or larger.
Other than size, the only thing I would wish for were strings on the guitar. I saw this over at Kimagureman Studio last week and was wowed by the strung up guitar. Talk about amazing! I know Mukyaa, Gordonator have done sweet reviews as has the great Foobarbaz. I don’t get around as much as I used to, so if I missed anyone, my bad. Let me know and I’ll link it.
Seems I’m pretty late to the party on Chua. Hope it wasn’t too much of a rolleyes, ugh, meh, sheesh, not another Chua Churam thing.
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gordon
on August 26th, 2008
thanks for the mention. ^^;
this is a gorgeous figure despite it’s small size. i feel like doing the strings myself but was afraid of screwing up. :-/
super rats
on August 26th, 2008
If I were used to building models and stuff, it would probably seem a lot less daunting of a task, but since I don’t, there’s the whole I might mess it up thing going on in the back of my head.
lu-k
on August 26th, 2008
I still think ALTER (or the sculptor) could have made an effort and designed something bigger, for the same price. Considering how much we will have to pay for 1:7 scale figures from Nanoha StrikerS…
Maaaah nevermind. This is already an amazing figure, and I always love when you bring back this gorgeous red “background”
Just lovely.
super rats
on August 26th, 2008
Bigger would have been better. If they did that, Alter could have said I WIN 2008!
Blowfish
on August 26th, 2008
I love the details on her dress.Alter did an superb job on the frills.What makes this even more amazing is that they maintained such high detail at such a small scale and with small i mean really small.What bothers me the most is that the guitar doesnt have strings and im pretty sure i would mess up if id try to apply them myself.
Dont worry that youre late with your review.Id also come and look at your pictures if youd take shots of 3 year old figures.^^
A Day Without Me
on August 26th, 2008
Damn, more figures making me want to buy figures…
Pure Trance (Figured)
on August 26th, 2008
I guess you can also say it is nice that she is small and so good looking, because you can put her on a desk or other small space to enjoy her. The lack of strings hopefully won’t bother me, I’ll just imagine it’s some futuristic guitar that doesn’t need any lol
James
on August 26th, 2008
Great pics like always
I didn’t get mine (and won’t , got forgotten ^^) and i was quite disapointed by her size
But i love to see pics of her , the details on her dress are amazing and i love her (upper) eyes
valho
on August 26th, 2008
you are not late super rats, I still haven’t take photos of mine yet xD. She’s small but incredibly detail, if she was a 1/8 scale she probably be talking quite some space to display
Danny Choo
on August 26th, 2008
Looks like I will be the last to take pics ^^;
Dancing Queen
on August 27th, 2008
i’ve been on the edge of whether or not i’ll order her, but her size is that thing that stops me. but knowing me in the end ill get her anyways.
Sarith
on August 27th, 2008
I love the colors! And the pose. Size doesn’t matter to me because honestly if it was 1/7 or 1/8 it probably wouldn’t fit anywhere nicely in my room, with all her blowing details. That’s also why I’ve held off buying Alter’s Fate because I know I won’t have room for her. Need to build some shelves . . .
Steve Keys
on August 27th, 2008
Gorgeous figure. But the size of it did keep me from Pre-ordering. If I ever see her around maybe I’ll pick her up; all thanks to these pictures.
Olivia
on August 27th, 2008
how do they effing make that?
rain
on August 27th, 2008
She’s sooo pink ^^ Good figure for the pink lovers out there.
Zeroblade
on August 27th, 2008
Chua Churam is a great figure alright. The pose she’s in just literally leaps right at you, demanding your attention, with the colors, bright and vivid. Great as a “centerpiece” sort of figure, to be placed right smack in the middle of the shell. The price was just a little too much for me to bear though, so I had to pass.
Rio
on August 28th, 2008
Hello. Mr.super rats.
My name is Rio.
But I am a man. lol
Thank you for comments.
I respect you.
Always thank you for wonderful photographs.
It’s Yahoo translation. >_<
NegativeZero
on August 28th, 2008
I got mine before my Niniane (e2046) but took pics of Niniane first. I feel like Chua is pretty small, I wish she was a bit bigger.. But she is still pretty and is very cute, I love the amount of detail that went into creating her.
super rats
on August 28th, 2008
Thanks for the comments, hellos, and stuff. ^^
It’s actually a pretty heavy figure…I wonder just how heavy it would have been at 1/8 scale?
Priss
on August 29th, 2008
Rockin’ set as always super rats! I love this lady and I plan to jam with her when I get home tonight ^o^. You know, a small scale is never off putting for me, what counts in the end is what the maker can achieve - what magic they make with the final piece is where the value is always… Plus a tiny piece is more easy to sneak into an already massive collection.
Alodia
on August 29th, 2008
Aww…The pictures flatter her~
If you didnt mention that she was really tiny, I wouldn’t have second thoughts on getting her~ The details are superb~
super rats
on August 30th, 2008
If you see one in person, Alodia, you’ll probably want one.
Veers
on September 3rd, 2008
Goodness what an elaborate figure! O.o I was kinda eyeing Satsuki for my next purchase but I might have to reconsider now…
Jaydead
on September 5th, 2008
wow! what’s that red glittery thingy on the background?
great pics as always! ^^
super rats
on September 5th, 2008
It’s a tinsel garland still bunched together. Is a Valentine’s Day decoration, so it has glittered hearts in it too.
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Serene
on September 20th, 2008
Owh.. Dun worry, I’m sure I would be the very last to update on her.. Something broke off from her guitar while displaying her during a toy fair T.T Anyway, very nice photos ^^ wish I could take photos like yours, gotta find a nice background haha..